Ute Water Conservancy District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments, 57326-57327 [E7-19777]

Download as PDF 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 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 9, 2007 / Notices 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 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, .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. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Oct 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–19777 Filed 10–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12847–000] FFP Project 2, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 26, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit. b. Project No.: P–12847–000. c. Date Filed: July 25, 2007. d. Applicant: FFP Project 2, LLC. e. Name of the Project: Harris Bayou Project. f. Location: The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 91a–825r. h. Applicants Contact: Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 2, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone (978) 232–3536. i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis, (202) 502–8735. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57327 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–12847–000) on any comments 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. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: (1) 2,950 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 59 megawatts, (2) a proposed transmission line, and (3) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 258.42 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. Location 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. 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 E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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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 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

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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 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, .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.
    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 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.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-19777 Filed 10-5-07; 8:45 am]
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