Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments, 14799-14800 [E7-5766]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5765 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES March 23, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit. b. Project No.: 12763–000. c. Date filed: December 28, 2006 and amended on February 22, 2007. d. Applicant: Hydro Green Energy, LLC. e. Name of Project: Mississippi 2 Project. f. Location: The project would be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ existing Enid Reservoir Dam, on the Yocona tributary, Tallahatchie River, in Yalobusha, Panola, and Lafayette Counties, Mississippi. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. James H. Hancock, Jr., Batch & Bingham LLP, 1710 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203–2014, (205) 226–3418. Mr. James R. Kunkel, PhD, P.E., Knight Piesold and Co., 1050 Seventeenth Street, Suite 450, Denver, CO 80265, (303) 629–8788. i. FERC Contact: Etta Foster, (202) 502–8769. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Enid Dam, reservoir, and all appurtenant facilities. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 The proposed project would consist of: (1) Two developments: Development 1, consisting of (1) a powerhouse containing two turbines and generators with a total capacity of 19,746 kW, and (2) a new 72-inch-diameter, 1,000 to 2,000-foot-long, penstock; (3) Development 2, containing multiple hydrokinetic turbines located in the outlet channel of Enid Dam immediately below the discharge point of Development 1; (4) a switch yard; and (5) a 69 Kv transmission line, approximately one to five miles long, connecting the two developments to the power grid. The project would have an estimated average annual generation of 86 gigawatt-hours. l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Competing Preliminary Permit— Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14799 application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under ‘‘efiling’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’ OR ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 14800 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission’s regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5766 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approval of Use of the Traditional Licensing Process jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES March 23, 2007. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 12771–000. c. Dated Filed: February 5, 2007. d. Submitted By: Great Bear Hydropower, Inc. e. Name of Project: Upper Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project would be located at the existing Riverside and Kendrick-Davis Dams on the Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The project would not occupy United States lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Terry McDonnell, President, Great Bear Hydropower, Inc., 15 Brigham Hill Road, Norwich, VT 05055, (802) 649– 9099. i. FERC Contact: John Ramer, (202) 502–8969 or john.ramer@ferc.gov. j. Great Bear Hydropower, Inc. filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on February 5, 2007. Great Bear Hydropower, Inc. filed public notice of its request on February 20, 2007. In a letter dated March 16, 2007, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects approved Great Bear VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 Hydropower, Inc.’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act; and (b) the New Hampshire State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. Great Bear Hydropower, Inc. filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. m. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. Register online at https://ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Philis Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5767 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Termination of License by Implied Surrender and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions To Intervene March 23, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric proceeding has been initiated by the Commission: a. Type of Proceeding: Termination of license by implied surrender. b. Project No.: 9300–017. c. Date Initiated: March 21, 2007. d. Licensee: The licensee is James Lichoulas Jr. e. Name and Location of Project: The constructed 346-kilowatt Appleton Trust Project is located on the Hamilton PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. f. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 6.4. g. Licensee Contact Information: Mr. James Lichoulas, Jr., 57 Mill Street, Woburn, MA 01801. h. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero, (202) 502–6002. i. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: April 23, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P– 9300–017) on any documents or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. j. Description of Existing Facilities: The constructed project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) An intake off the Hamilton Canal; (2) two 11-foot-wide and 160-foot-long open masonry flumes; (3) an 11-foot-wide and 20-foot-long steel penstock which funnels the water into; (4) an existing turbine chamber which contains two turbine-generators with an installed capacity of 346 kW; (5) two stone masonry tailraces; (6) 480-volt generator leads; (7) a 0.48/13.8-kV transformer; (8) a 300-foot-long, 480-volt underground cable; and (9) appurtenant facilities. k. Description of Proceeding: 18 CFR 6.4 of the Commission’s regulations provides, among other things, that it is deemed to be the intent of a licensee to surrender a license, if the licensee abandons a project for a period of three years. A license for the Appleton Trust Project was issued by Order Issuing License (Minor Project) on July 18, 1986 (36 FERC ¶ 62,047). The project has not operated regularly since November 1994 and the licensee, James Lichoulas, Jr., has not made necessary repairs to resume operations. By letter of March 17, 2003, the Commission’s Division of E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions 
To Intervene, Protests, and Comments

March 23, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 12763-000.
    c. Date filed: December 28, 2006 and amended on February 22, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Hydro Green Energy, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Mississippi 2 Project.
    f. Location: The project would be located at the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers' existing Enid Reservoir Dam, on the Yocona tributary, 
Tallahatchie River, in Yalobusha, Panola, and Lafayette Counties, 
Mississippi.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. James H. Hancock, Jr., Batch & Bingham 
LLP, 1710 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203-2014, (205) 226-
3418. Mr. James R. Kunkel, PhD, P.E., Knight Piesold and Co., 1050 
Seventeenth Street, Suite 450, Denver, CO 80265, (303) 629-8788.
    i. FERC Contact: Etta Foster, (202) 502-8769.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to 
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person in the official service list for the 
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the 
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the 
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve 
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Enid Dam, reservoir, and all appurtenant 
facilities. The proposed project would consist of: (1) Two 
developments: Development 1, consisting of (1) a powerhouse containing 
two turbines and generators with a total capacity of 19,746 kW, and (2) 
a new 72-inch-diameter, 1,000 to 2,000-foot-long, penstock; (3) 
Development 2, containing multiple hydrokinetic turbines located in the 
outlet channel of Enid Dam immediately below the discharge point of 
Development 1; (4) a switch yard; and (5) a 69 Kv transmission line, 
approximately one to five miles long, connecting the two developments 
to the power grid. The project would have an estimated average annual 
generation of 86 gigawatt-hours.
    l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the 
Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, 
Washington DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also 
be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the 
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three 
digits in the docket number field to access the document. For 
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is 
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h 
above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a 
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project 
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to 
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified 
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). 
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to 
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days 
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A 
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 
4.30(b) and 4.36.
    o. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development 
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must 
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the 
particular application, either a competing development application or a 
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely 
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested 
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after 
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing 
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
    p. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary 
permit application or a development application (specify which type of 
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) 
named in this public notice.
    q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if 
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed 
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the 
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of 
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. 
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide 
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to 
construct and operate the project.
    r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit 
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 
385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the 
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only 
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, 
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the 
specified comment date for the particular application.
    Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically 
via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under ``e-filing'' link. 
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'' OR 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the 
particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-
named documents must be filed by providing

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the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's 
regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to 
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant 
specified in the particular application.
    t. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the 
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing 
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an 
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Philis J. Posey,
Acting Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-5766 Filed 3-28-07; 8:45 am]
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