Green Energy Today, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions, 54029-54030 [E7-18669]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 183 / Friday, September 21, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 362–015] Ford Motor Company; Twin Cities Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES September 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Transfer of License. b. Project No.: 362–015. c. Date Filed: August 31, 2007. d. Applicants: Ford Motor Company (Transferor) and Twin Cities Hydro LLC (Transferee). e. Name and Location of Project: The Ford Project is located on the Mississippi River, in Ramsey County, Minnesota. f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). g. Applicant Contacts: For Transferor: Amy S. Koch, Patton Boggs LLP, 2550 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, (202) 457-6000. For Transferee: James M. Costan, McGuireWoods LLP, 1050 Connecticut Ave., NW., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 857–1754. h. FERC Contact: Etta L. Foster (202) 502–8769. i. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: October 3, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Kimberly D. Bose, 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– 362–015) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing a document 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 documents on that resource agency. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:17 Sep 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 j. Description of Application: Applicants request approval, under section 8 of the Federal Power Act, of a transfer of license for the Ford Project No. 362 from Ford Motor Company to Twin Cities Hydro LLC. k. This filing 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 ‘‘e-Library’’ link. Enter the project number excluding the last three digits (P–362) in the docket number field to access the document. For online assistance, contact FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free (866) 208–3676, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. l. Individual desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. 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. n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, 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 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. o. 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 assumed to have no comments. One copy of an PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54029 agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–18668 Filed 9–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12638–001] Green Energy Today, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions September 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 12638–001. c. Date filed: May 30, 2007. d. Applicant: Green Energy Today, LLC. e. Name of Project: Esquatzel Project. f. Location: The Esquatzel Project would be located at the confluence of the Esquatzel Canal and the Columbia River, near Pasco, Franklin County, Washington. The land in which all the project structures are located is owned by the applicant. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jerry L. Straalsund, Green Energy Today, LLC, 1305 Mansfield, STE 5, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 308–2730. i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 502–6062. j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the Regulations (see Order No. 533, issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission by October 29, 2007. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission by November 12, 2007. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 54030 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 183 / Friday, September 21, 2007 / Notices 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. 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. l. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize water being discharged from the Esquatzel Irrigation Canal and would consist of: (1) An existing measurement weir; (2) a proposed 1700-foot-long, 42-inch diameter, steel penstock, buried under 4-feet of cover; (3) proposed steel powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated capacity of 900 kW; (4) an existing concrete discharge chute; (5) a proposed 3-phase, 480-volt transmission line constructed and owned by Big Bend Electric Cooperative; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an estimated annual generation of 5,140,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours). The applicant plans to sell the generated energy to a local utility. m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, here P–12624, 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 review and reproduction at the address in item h. above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:17 Sep 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. 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 a competing development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene— 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. q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set 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. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and eight copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–18669 Filed 9–20–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12576–001] CRD Hydroelectric LLC; Notice of Intent to File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process September 14, 2007. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 12576–001. c. Dated Filed: July 30, 2007. d. Submitted By: CRD Hydroelectric LLC (CRD Hydro). e. Name of Project: Red Rock Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project would be located at the existing Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River in Marion County, Iowa. The project would occupy federal land administered by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Douglas Spaulding, 8441 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 101, Golden Valley, MN 55426 (952) 544–8133. i. FERC Contact: Tim Konnert, (202) 502–6359, or timothy.konnert@ferc.gov. j. CRD Hydro filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on July 30, 2007. CRD Hydro filed public notice of its request on August 16, 2007. In a letter dated September 13, 2007, the Director of the Office of Energy Projects approved CRD Hydro’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 Iowa 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. CRD Hydro 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 E:\FR\FM\21SEN1.SGM 21SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12638-001]


Green Energy Today, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, Protests, 
Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions

 September 14, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 12638-001.
    c. Date filed: May 30, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Green Energy Today, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Esquatzel Project.
    f. Location: The Esquatzel Project would be located at the 
confluence of the Esquatzel Canal and the Columbia River, near Pasco, 
Franklin County, Washington. The land in which all the project 
structures are located is owned by the applicant.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jerry L. Straalsund, Green Energy Today, 
LLC, 1305 Mansfield, STE 5, Richland, WA 99352, (509) 308-2730.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 502-6062.
    j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting 
comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and 
prescriptions.
    k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: The Commission 
directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the Regulations (see Order No. 
533, issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, 
motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, 
and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the 
Commission by October 29, 2007. All reply comments must be filed with 
the Commission by November 12, 2007.
    Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically

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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.
    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.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize water 
being discharged from the Esquatzel Irrigation Canal and would consist 
of: (1) An existing measurement weir; (2) a proposed 1700-foot-long, 
42-inch diameter, steel penstock, buried under 4-feet of cover; (3) 
proposed steel powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated 
capacity of 900 kW; (4) an existing concrete discharge chute; (5) a 
proposed 3-phase, 480-volt transmission line constructed and owned by 
Big Bend Electric Cooperative; and (6) appurtenant facilities.
    The project would have an estimated annual generation of 5,140,000 
kWh (kilowatt-hours). The applicant plans to sell the generated energy 
to a local utility.
    m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the web at 
https://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket 
number, here P-12624, 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 review and reproduction at the address in item h. 
above.
    n. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to 
file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or 
before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a 
competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such 
an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an 
interested person to file the competing development application no 
later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the 
particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not 
be accepted in response to this notice.
    o. 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 a competing development application. A notice of intent must be 
served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice.
    p. Protests or Motions to Intervene--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.
    q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE 
COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMMENTS'', 
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or 
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (2) set 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. All comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth 
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 
18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly 
from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing 
the original and eight copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An 
additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower 
Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any 
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative 
of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all 
other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by 
proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by 
the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) 
and 385.2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-18669 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am]
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