Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments, 29155-29156 [E7-9994]

Download as PDF 29155 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 100 / Thursday, May 24, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12658–001] E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES May 18, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: 12658–001. c. Date Filed: October 10, 2006. d. Applicant: E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC. e. Name of Project: Meldahl Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Ohio River, near the City of Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky. The existing dam is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The project would occupy approximately 16 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael S. Beer, E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC, 220 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 627–3547; e-mail—mike.beer@eonus.com. i. FERC Contact: Peter Leitzke at (202) 502–6059; or e-mail at peter.leitzke@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on 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. Motions to intervene and protests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:52 May 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 k. This application has been accepted for filing, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The proposed project would utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam, and would consist of: (1) An intake channel; (2) a combined 225-foot-long by 205-foot-wide powerhouse and intake section containing three generating units having a total installed capacity of 99 megawatts; (3) a tailrace channel; (4) a substation; (5) a 1.7-mile-long, 138kilovolt transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 500 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room 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 in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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. n. Competing development applications, notices of intent to file such an application, and applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE;’’ (2) set PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. o. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following revised Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Tentative date Action Scoping Document for comments. Notice of application is ready for environmental analysis. Notice of the availability of the draft EA. Notice of the availability of the final EA. July 2007. Aug. 2007. Feb. 2008. June 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–9976 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. P–12754–000] Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments May 17, 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.: 12754–000. c. Date Filed: December 12, 2006. d. Applicant: Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC. e. Name of Project: Red River Lock & Dam #1 Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed project would utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Red River Lock & Dam #1 and would be located on the Red River, in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 29156 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 100 / Thursday, May 24, 2007 / Notices g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert Larson, Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC, c/o Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty, & Bennett, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55402, (612) 632– 3355. i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis at (202) 502–8735. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. k. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P–12754–000) on any comments, protests, 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 whose name appears on 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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. l. Description of Project: The proposed project would use the existing U. S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Red River Lock and Dam No. 1 and consist of: (1) Eight proposed penstocks; (2) a proposed powerhouse containing eight generating units with a total installed capacity of 16.2-megawatts; (3) a proposed 500-foot-long, 14.7-kilovolt transmission line; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 99-gigawatt-hours. The applicant plans to sell the generated energy to a local utility. m. Locations of Application: 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. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:52 May 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 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. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. 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. p. 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. q. 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. r. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. s. 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, .211, .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. t. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT’’, or ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, 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 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. u. 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. v. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–9994 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. P-12754-000]


Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests and Comments

May 17, 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.: 12754-000.
    c. Date Filed: December 12, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Red River Lock & Dam 1 Hydroelectric 
Project.
    f. Location: The proposed project would utilize the existing U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers' Red River Lock & Dam 1 and would be 
located on the Red River, in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.

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    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert Larson, Bost1 Hydroelectric LLC, 
c/o Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty, & Bennett, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 
500, Minneapolis, MN 55402, (612) 632-3355.
    i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis at (202) 502-8735.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to 
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    k. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-12754-
000) on any comments, protests, 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 whose name appears on 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. A copy 
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project would use the 
existing U. S. Army Corps of Engineer's Red River Lock and Dam No. 1 
and consist of: (1) Eight proposed penstocks; (2) a proposed powerhouse 
containing eight generating units with a total installed capacity of 
16.2-megawatts; (3) a proposed 500-foot-long, 14.7-kilovolt 
transmission line; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project 
would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 99-gigawatt-
hours. The applicant plans to sell the generated energy to a local 
utility.
    m. Locations of Application: 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. 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, call 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.
    n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    o. 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.
    p. 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.
    q. 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.
    r. 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.
    s. 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, .211, 
.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.
    t. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT'', or ``COMPETING 
APPLICATION'', 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 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.
    u. 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.
    v. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-9994 Filed 5-23-07; 8:45 am]
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