City of Hastings, MN; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions, 24581-24582 [E8-9808]

Download as PDF rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 87 / Monday, May 5, 2008 / Notices f. Location: On the South Branch Pawtuxet River, in the town of West Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island. This project does not occupy federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708. h. Applicant Contact: Quentin Chafee, Development Director, Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse, Inc., 166 Valley Street, Building 6M, Suite 103, Providence, RI 02909, (401) 574–2100, Q.Chafee@sber.com. i. FERC Contact: Steve Kartalia, Stephen.Kartalia@ferc.gov, (202) 502– 6131. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the 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 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, protests, comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, 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 for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. Project Description: The Royal Mills Hydroelectric Project would consist of the following facilities: (1) An existing 110-foot-long by 21-foot-high granite block dam; (2) an existing 3.8-acre reservoir; (3) an existing 150-foot-long by 40-foot-wide power canal; (4) an existing powerhouse containing one single new cross-flow turbine generating unit with total installed generating capacity of 225 kilowatts (kW); and (5) appurtenant facilities. The restored project would have an estimated average annual generation of 1,000,000 kilowatt- VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 May 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 hours. The dam and existing project facilities are owned by the applicant. m. A copy of the application is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the web at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the documents. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport @ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676 or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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 and final amendments: We intend to substitute the pre-filing and post-filing consultation that has occurred on this project for our standard National Environmental Policy Act scoping process. Commission staff propose to issue a single environmental assessment rather than issue a draft and final EA. Staff intend to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will consider all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the exemption application. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–9779 Filed 5–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 4306–017] City of Hastings, MN; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions April 28, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24581 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 4306–017. c. Date Filed: April 24, 2008. d. Applicant: City of Hastings, Minnesota. e. Name of Project: Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2. f. Location: The project would be located on the Mississippi River in the City of Hastings, which is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. The project would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owned Lock and Dam No. 2. The proposed hydrokinetic devices would be located approximately 50-feet downstream of the existing hydroelectric plant’s draft tubes and would be located entirely within the existing project boundary. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Thomas Montgomery, P.E., Public Works Director, City of Hastings, Minnesota, 1225 Progress Drive, Hastings, MN 55033–1955, (651) 480–6188, and Mr. Wayne Krouse, Hydro Green Energy, LLC, 5090 Richmond Avenue, #390, Houston, TX 77056, (877) 556–6566. i. FERC Contact: Kelly Houff, (202) 502–6393, and e-mail Kelly.Houff@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, motions to intervene, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions is due 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 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. Please include the project number (P–4306–017) 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 Request: The existing licensed project consists of (1) A powerhouse containing 2 generating units rated at 2,200 kW each; (2) transmission facilities consisting of: (a) 6.6 kV generator leads; (b) two threephase, step-up transformers; and (c) a 1,000-foot-long transmission line; and (3) appurtenant facilities. E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 24582 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 87 / Monday, May 5, 2008 / Notices The licensee proposes to amend the license to add: (1) Two 35 kilowatt hydrokinetic units, for a total installed capacity of 70 kilowatts, (2) two synchronous alternating current (AC) motor generating units, (3) a single 30foot-wide by 24-foot-long floating platform or barge, which would be tethered to the existing powerhouse, dam and/or retaining wall structures, and anchored for stability. This platform would enable the hydrokinetic units to suspend from the platform and the generators to sit atop the platform, (4) a proposed 225 ampere molded case circuit breaker along with a 480-volt, three-phase feeder, which will connect the hydrokinetic units to the existing power plant distribution system, and (5) appurtenant facilities. The hydrokinetic units would have an average annual generation of 453 megawatt-hours. 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. 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, interventions, recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions 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- VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 May 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘ TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘ 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). All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions should relate to project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. 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. p. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (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. E8–9808 Filed 5–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 349–148] Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 24, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. Project No: 349–148. c. Date Filed: April 2, 2008. d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company. e. Name of Project: Martin Dam Project. f. Location: The proposal would be located on the Tallapoosa River, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Keith Bryant, APC Hydro Services, 600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL; (205) 257– 1403. i. FERC Contact: Gina Krump, Telephone (202) 502–6704, and e-mail: Gina.Krump@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: May 27, 2008. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners 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 intervener 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. k. Description of Request: Alabama Power Company is seeking Commission approval to issue a permit to Harbor Pointe Marina (HPM) to add 20 floating boat slips and 23 floating personal watercraft (PWC) docks to its existing boat dock facilities. HPM currently has 146 floating boat slips, 12 floating PWC docks and boat launch facilities. No fill, excavation or other ground disturbing activities are proposed. The proposed facilities would serve the residents of the Villas on the Harbor community development located outside the project boundary. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s 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 E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 87 (Monday, May 5, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 4306-017]


City of Hastings, MN; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, 
Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental 
Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and 
Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions

April 28, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 4306-017.
    c. Date Filed: April 24, 2008.
    d. Applicant: City of Hastings, Minnesota.
    e. Name of Project: Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2.
    f. Location: The project would be located on the Mississippi River 
in the City of Hastings, which is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. 
The project would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owned Lock and 
Dam No. 2. The proposed hydrokinetic devices would be located 
approximately 50-feet downstream of the existing hydroelectric plant's 
draft tubes and would be located entirely within the existing project 
boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Thomas Montgomery, P.E., Public Works 
Director, City of Hastings, Minnesota, 1225 Progress Drive, Hastings, 
MN 55033-1955, (651) 480-6188, and Mr. Wayne Krouse, Hydro Green 
Energy, LLC, 5090 Richmond Avenue, 390, Houston, TX 77056, 
(877) 556-6566.
    i. FERC Contact: Kelly Houff, (202) 502-6393, and e-mail 
Kelly.Houff@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, motions to intervene, 
recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway 
prescriptions is due 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; 
reply comments are due 105 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. Please include the project 
number (P-4306-017) 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 Request: The existing licensed project consists 
of (1) A powerhouse containing 2 generating units rated at 2,200 kW 
each; (2) transmission facilities consisting of: (a) 6.6 kV generator 
leads; (b) two three-phase, step-up transformers; and (c) a 1,000-foot-
long transmission line; and (3) appurtenant facilities.

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    The licensee proposes to amend the license to add: (1) Two 35 
kilowatt hydrokinetic units, for a total installed capacity of 70 
kilowatts, (2) two synchronous alternating current (AC) motor 
generating units, (3) a single 30-foot-wide by 24-foot-long floating 
platform or barge, which would be tethered to the existing powerhouse, 
dam and/or retaining wall structures, and anchored for stability. This 
platform would enable the hydrokinetic units to suspend from the 
platform and the generators to sit atop the platform, (4) a proposed 
225 ampere molded case circuit breaker along with a 480-volt, three-
phase feeder, which will connect the hydrokinetic units to the existing 
power plant distribution system, and (5) appurtenant facilities. The 
hydrokinetic units would have an average annual generation of 453 
megawatt-hours.
    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. 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, interventions, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, and fishway prescriptions 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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) 
Bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' `` 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or `` 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). All comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions should relate to 
project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies 
may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. 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.
    p. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant 
must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this 
notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (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. E8-9808 Filed 5-2-08; 8:45 am]
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