Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project and Intention To Hold Public Meeting, 14791-14792 [E7-5768]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5773 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 199–205] Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project and Intention to Hold Public Meeting jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES March 23, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project, and have prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project which is located on the Santee and Cooper Rivers in Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg, and Sumpter Counties, South Carolina. The DEIS contains staff’s analysis of the applicant’s proposal and the alternatives for relicensing the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project. The DEIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission or may 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, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866)208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202)502–8659. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Comments should be filed with Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All Comments must be filed within 60 days of the date of this notice, and should reference the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project, Project No. 199– 205. Comments may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the eLibrary link. Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this DEIS (18 CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above.1 You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive comments on the DEIS. The time and place of the meeting is as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Time: 7:30 PM (EDT). Place: Holiday Inn Express. Address: 505 R.C. Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner, SC. At this meeting, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the DEIS. The meeting will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public records for the project. This meeting will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ Eventslist.aspx along with other related information. For further information, please contact Monte TerHaar at (202) 502– 6035 or at monte.terhaar@ferc.gov. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5697 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14791 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 199–205] Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project and Intention To Hold Public Meeting March 23, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project, and have prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project which is located on the Santee and Cooper Rivers in Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg, and Sumpter Counties, South Carolina. The DEIS contains staff’s analysis of the applicant’s proposal and the alternatives for relicensing the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project. The DEIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission or may 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, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Comments should be filed with Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All Comments must be filed within 60 days of the date of this notice, and should reference the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project, Project No. 199– 205. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 14792 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the eLibrary link. Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this DEIS (18 CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above.1 You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive comments on the DEIS. The time and place of the meeting is as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Time: 7:30 PM (EDT). Place: Holiday Inn Express. Address: 505 R.C. Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner, SC. At this meeting, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the DEIS. The meeting will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public records for the project. This meeting will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ Eventslist.aspx along with other related information. For further information, please contact Monte TerHaar at (202) 502– 6035 or at monte.terhaar@ferc.gov. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5768 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES March 22, 2007. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention. b. Docket No.: DI07–5–000. c. Date Filed: February 28, 2007. d. Applicant: Fishhook Renewable Energy, LLC. 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 e. Name of Project: Fishhook Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Fishhook Creek Hydroelectric Project will be located on Fishhook Creek, tributary to the Little Susitna River, near the towns of Palmer and Wasilla, Alaska, affecting T. 19 N., R. 1 E, secs. 3, 10, 11 and 14, Seward Meridian. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. Applicant Contact: Daniel Hertrich, 1503 W. 33rd Avenue, #310, Anchorage, AK 99503; telephone: (907) 258–2420, fax: (907) 258–2419; e-mail: daniel.hertrich@polarconsult.net i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, (202) 502–8768, or e-mail address: henry.ecton@ferc.gov j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: April 23, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and/or interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary’s Office. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov. Please include the docket number (DI07–5–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The proposed run-of-river Fishhook Creek Hydroelectric Project would include: (1) A four-foot-high diversion structure, with a buried desander box; (2) a 24inch-diameter, 7,900-foot-long penstock; (3) a powerhouse containing a 1.7-MW impulse turbine and synchronous generator; (4) a 2,900-foot-long buried transmission line, connected to an existing power grid; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The project will not occupy any tribal or federal lands When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s head or generating PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre-1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘Docket#’’ and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. 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. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, AND/OR ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. 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. E7–5695 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 60 (Thursday, March 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14791-14792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-5768]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 199-205]


Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Availability of 
the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Santee Cooper 
Hydroelectric Project and Intention To Hold Public Meeting

March 23, 2007.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) 
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR 
part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy 
Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License 
for the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project, and have prepared a draft 
environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project which is located 
on the Santee and Cooper Rivers in Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, 
Orangeburg, and Sumpter Counties, South Carolina.
    The DEIS contains staff's analysis of the applicant's proposal and 
the alternatives for relicensing the Santee Cooper Hydroelectric 
Project. The DEIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-
governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the 
license applicant, and Commission staff.
    A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission or may 
be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, using 
the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last 
three digits, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-
3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and 
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support.
    Comments should be filed with Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. All Comments must be filed within 60 days of the 
date of this notice, and should reference the Santee Cooper 
Hydroelectric Project, Project No. 199-205. Comments may be filed 
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission 
strongly

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encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
instructions on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under 
the eLibrary link.
    Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this DEIS (18 CFR 
380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above.\1\ 
You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered.
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    \1\ Interventions may also be filed electronically via the 
Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing 
comments electronically.
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    In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are 
invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive 
comments on the DEIS. The time and place of the meeting is as follows:
    Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007.
    Time: 7:30 PM (EDT).
    Place: Holiday Inn Express.
    Address: 505 R.C. Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner, SC.
    At this meeting, resource agency personnel and other interested 
persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments 
and recommendations regarding the DEIS. The meeting will be recorded by 
a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become 
part of the Commission's public records for the project. This meeting 
will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at https://
www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/Eventslist.aspx along with other related 
information.
    For further information, please contact Monte TerHaar at (202) 502-
6035 or at monte.terhaar@ferc.gov.

Philis J. Posey,
Acting Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-5768 Filed 3-28-07; 8:45 am]
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