City of Broken Bow, OK; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions, 57325-57326 [E7-19776]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 9, 2007 / Notices n. 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. All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRELIMINARY FISHWAY 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. 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. o. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule, as described in the Commission’s August 10, 2007 Notice of Application Tendered. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions ........................... Commission issues Non-Draft EA or EIS ........................................................................................................................ Comments on EA or EIS .................................................................................................................................................. Modified terms and conditions ......................................................................................................................................... p. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. q. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of the notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis provided for in § 5.22: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–19772 Filed 10–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12646–001] City of Broken Bow, OK; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES September 26, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric license application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: 12646–001. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Oct 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 c. Date Filed: July 6, 2006. d. Applicant: City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. e. Name of Project: Pine Creek Lake Dam Hydropower Project. f. Location: On the Little River, in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The project would be located at the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Pine Creek Lake Dam and would occupy several acres of land administered by the Corps. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Olen Hill, City Manager, City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 210 North Broadway, Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728; (405) 584–2282. i. FERC Contact: Allyson Conner at (202) 502–6082 or allyson.conner@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance of this notice (Monday, November 26, 2007); reply comments are due 105 (Wednesday, January 9, 2008) days from the issuance date of this notice. 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. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00042 57325 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 November 27, 2007. March 26, 2008. April 25, 2008. June 24, 2008. 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. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 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 the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. k. This application has been accepted, and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. Description of Project: The proposed project, using the existing Corps’ Pine Creek Dam and Reservoir, would consist of: (1) A diversion structure connecting to the existing outlet conduit; (2) a penstock connecting the diversion structure to the powerhouse; (3) a 112foot-wide by 73-foot-long powerhouse containing two turbine-generator units, having a totaled installed capacity of 6.4 megawatts; (4) a tailrace returning flows to the Little River; (5) a one-mile-long, 14.4-kilovolt transmission line or a 6.5mile-long, 13.8 kilovolt transmission line connecting to an existing distribution line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 16,200 megawatt-hours. 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 E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 57326 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 9, 2007 / Notices 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. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘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 submitting the filing; 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) and 385.2010. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. 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. Procedural Schedule: The Commission staff proposes to issue a single Environmental Assessment (EA) rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA. The Commission will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before taking final action on the license application. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: Issue Notice of Availability of the EA: May 2008. o. The license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–19776 Filed 10–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Oct 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12841–000] Ute Water Conservancy District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments September 26, 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.: 12841–000. c. Date filed: July 20, 2007. d. Applicant: Ute Water Conservancy District. e. Name of Project: Plateau Creek Project. f. Location: The project would be located on Plateau Creek, Jerry Creek Reservoir #1, and Jerry Creek Reservoir #2, near the town of Palisade, in Mesa County, Colorado. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Larry Clever, Ute Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 460, 25Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81502, phone (970) 242–7491. i. FERC Contact: Sonali Dohale, (202) 502–6444. 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 project would consist of the following. The Jerry Creek Dams and Reservoirs are owned by the Ute Water Conservancy District. Jerry Creek Reservoir #1 is located in Sections 9 and 16, Township T10S, Range 96W, Sixth Principal Meridian. Jerry Creek Reservoir #2 is located in Sections 9, 10 and 16, Township T10S, Range 96W, Sixth Principal Meridian. From the valve vault at Jerry Creek Reservoirs, water is transmitted through the Plateau Creek Pipeline by gravity to the Rapid Creek Water Treatment Plant (both facilities owned by the District) for a distance of PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 about 15 miles in an alignment generally following Plateau Creek and Interstate Highway 70. The pipeline, completed in 2001, consists of 48-inch and 54-inch welded steel pipe. The total difference in elevation between the inlet at Jerry Creek Reservoirs and the terminus of the pipeline in a flow control vault at the water treatment plant (WTP) is about 290 feet. The proposed generating unit would be located at the terminus of the Plateau Creek Pipeline in the existing flow control vault at the Rapid Creek WTP site with certain modifications to the vault and to existing equipment, piping and fittings in the vault. The total power production would be about 2.7 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2009. 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 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 E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57325-57326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19776]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12646-001]


City of Broken Bow, OK; Notice of Application Ready for 
Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms 
and Conditions, and Prescriptions

September 26, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric license application 
has been filed with the Commission and is available for public 
inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original Major License.
    b. Project No.: 12646-001.
    c. Date Filed: July 6, 2006.
    d. Applicant: City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
    e. Name of Project: Pine Creek Lake Dam Hydropower Project.
    f. Location: On the Little River, in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. 
The project would be located at the United States Army Corps of 
Engineers' (Corps) Pine Creek Lake Dam and would occupy several acres 
of land administered by the Corps.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Olen Hill, City Manager, City of Broken Bow, 
Oklahoma, 210 North Broadway, Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728; (405) 584-
2282.
    i. FERC Contact: Allyson Conner at (202) 502-6082 or 
allyson.conner@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance of this notice 
(Monday, November 26, 2007); reply comments are due 105 (Wednesday, 
January 9, 2008) days from the issuance date of this notice.
    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.
    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.
    Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 
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 the instructions on the Commission's Web site 
(https://www.ferc.gov) under the ``eFiling'' link.
    k. This application has been accepted, and is now ready for 
environmental analysis.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project, using the existing 
Corps' Pine Creek Dam and Reservoir, would consist of: (1) A diversion 
structure connecting to the existing outlet conduit; (2) a penstock 
connecting the diversion structure to the powerhouse; (3) a 112-foot-
wide by 73-foot-long powerhouse containing two turbine-generator units, 
having a totaled installed capacity of 6.4 megawatts; (4) a tailrace 
returning flows to the Little River; (5) a one-mile-long, 14.4-kilovolt 
transmission line or a 6.5-mile-long, 13.8 kilovolt transmission line 
connecting to an existing distribution line; and (6) appurtenant 
facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 
16,200 megawatt-hours.
    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

[[Page 57326]]

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 item h above.
    All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``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 submitting the filing; 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) and 385.2010. Agencies may obtain copies 
of the application directly from the applicant.
    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.
    n. Procedural Schedule: The Commission staff proposes to issue a 
single Environmental Assessment (EA) rather than issuing a draft and 
final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to 
comment on the EA. The Commission will take into consideration all 
comments received on the EA before taking final action on the license 
application. The application will be processed according to the 
following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as 
appropriate:
    Issue Notice of Availability of the EA: May 2008.
    o. The license applicant must file no later than 60 days following 
the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality 
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including 
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; 
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-19776 Filed 10-5-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.