Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, 28441-28442 [E8-11026]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 96 / Friday, May 16, 2008 / Notices comments. Persons who wish to speak may sign up to speak before each meeting at the reception desk. Oral and written comments will be considered equally in the preparation of the EIS. See the ADDRESSES section of this Notice for the times and locations of these meetings. DOE will make transcripts of the scoping meetings and other environmental and SSFL Area IV related materials available for public review in the reading rooms listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT [section of this Notice]. This information will also be available through the project web site at https://www.etec.energy.gov, click on Area IV EIS in the toolbar. 11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. These times are subject to change; please contact the Federal Coordinator (below) for confirmation of times prior to the meeting. Issued at Washington, DC on May 12, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. 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E8–11033 Filed 5–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Idaho National Laboratory Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Idaho National Laboratory. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, May 29, 2008—8 a.m.–5 p.m. Opportunities for public participation will be held Thursday, May 29, from VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 28441 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6450–01–P [Project No. 12551–001] Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests May 9, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Exemption From Licensing. b. Project No.: P–12551–001. c. Date Filed: January 25, 2008. d. Applicant: Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin. e. Name of Project: Mansfield Hollow Hydro Power Project. f. Location: On the Natchaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. The project would occupy United States land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708. h. Applicant Contact: Salvatore or Michelle Shifrin, 78 Bricktop Road, Windham, CT 06280, (860) 423–7709. i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean, (202) 502–6041. 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: 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 and protests 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 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 28442 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 96 / Friday, May 16, 2008 / Notices instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. k. This application has been accepted for filing, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. Description of Project: The Mansfield Hollow Hydro Power Project would consist of: (1) The existing 80foot-long, 10-foot-high Kirby Mill Dam; (2) the existing 1.6-acre reservoir; (3) the existing headgate structure; (4) the existing 12-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 330foot-long head race channel; (5) a new powerhouse containing five generating units with a total installed capacity of 500 kilowatts; (6) the existing 5-footwide, 7-foot-high, 100-foot-long conduit and 75-foot-long open tailrace; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of about 2,500 megawatthours. In addition to a new powerhouse, project reconstruction would consist of: (1) A new 12-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 330-foot-long head race channel; (2) a new 20-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 20-footlong box culvert connected to a new 25foot-wide, 4-foot-high, 153-foot-long open channel tail race; and (3) a new 275-foot-long transmission line. 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 three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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. 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. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE;’’ (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. 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 and final amendments: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. The Commission staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment rather than issue a draft and final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA. Staff intents to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. Notice of application ready for environmental analysis: September 2008. Notice of availability of the EA: March 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–11026 Filed 5–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2669–061] Bear Swamp Power Company LLC; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests May 7, 2008. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of License to Revise the Installed Capacity of the Project. b. Project No.: 2669–061. c. Date Filed: March 31, 2008. d. Applicant: Bear Swamp Power Company LLC. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 e. Name of Project: Bear Swamp Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Deerfield River, in Franklin and Berkshire counties, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul Bernhardt, P.E., Brookfield Power Company, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088, paul.bernhardt@brookfieldpower.com, telephone: (315) 413–2750. i. FERC Contact: Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, Telephone (202) 502–6191, and e-mail address: anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: June 9, 2008. 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. 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: The licensee is proposing non-capacity upgrades for two existing units at the project. The licensee plans to replace the pump turbine runners and rewind both generators. Consequently, the project’s total authorized installed capacity would increase from 610 MW to 676 MW, and hydraulic capacity will increase from 5,430 cfs to 6,200 cfs. The licensee explains that all the work will be done within the existing powerhouse, and there are no planned modifications to the upper or lower reservoirs. 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. Information about 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 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 96 (Friday, May 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11026]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12551-001]


Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin; Notice of Application Accepted 
for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests

May 9, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Exemption From Licensing.
    b. Project No.: P-12551-001.
    c. Date Filed: January 25, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Salvatore and Michelle Shifrin.
    e. Name of Project: Mansfield Hollow Hydro Power Project.
    f. Location: On the Natchaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. 
The project would occupy United States land managed by the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 
1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708.
    h. Applicant Contact: Salvatore or Michelle Shifrin, 78 Bricktop 
Road, Windham, CT 06280, (860) 423-7709.
    i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean, (202) 502-6041.
    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: 
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 and protests 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

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instructions on the Commission's Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under 
the ``eFiling'' link.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing, but is not ready 
for environmental analysis at this time.
    l. Description of Project: The Mansfield Hollow Hydro Power Project 
would consist of: (1) The existing 80-foot-long, 10-foot-high Kirby 
Mill Dam; (2) the existing 1.6-acre reservoir; (3) the existing 
headgate structure; (4) the existing 12-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 330-
foot-long head race channel; (5) a new powerhouse containing five 
generating units with a total installed capacity of 500 kilowatts; (6) 
the existing 5-foot-wide, 7-foot-high, 100-foot-long conduit and 75-
foot-long open tailrace; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The project 
would have an average annual generation of about 2,500 megawatt-hours.
    In addition to a new powerhouse, project reconstruction would 
consist of: (1) A new 12-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 330-foot-long head 
race channel; (2) a new 20-foot-wide, 8-foot-high, 20-foot-long box 
culvert connected to a new 25-foot-wide, 4-foot-high, 153-foot-long 
open channel tail race; and (3) a new 275-foot-long transmission line.
    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 three digits in the docket 
number field to access the document. 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.
    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. 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.
    All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE;'' (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. 
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 and final amendments: The application will 
be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. 
Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. The Commission 
staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment rather than issue 
a draft and final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, 
prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA. 
Staff intents to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the 
EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA 
before final action is taken on the license application.
    Notice of application ready for environmental analysis: September 
2008.
    Notice of availability of the EA: March 2009.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-11026 Filed 5-15-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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