Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 53413-53414 [E8-21538]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2210–180] Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES September 10, 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 (for variance of minimum flow release). b. Project No.: 2210–180. c. Date Filed: August 25, 2008. d. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company (licensee). e. Name of Project: Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Pittsylvania, and Roanoke counties, Virginia. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Teresa P. Rogers, Process Supervisor I, Appalachian Power Company, P.O. Box No. 2021, Roanoke, VA. 24022. Telephone (540) 985–2441. i. FERC Contact: CarLisa LintonPeters, Telephone (202) 502–8416; email: carlisa.linton-peters@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: October 24, 2008. Please include the project number (P– 2210) on any comments or motions filed. All documents (an 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 filings, 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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:43 Sep 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 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: Appalachian Power Company (licensee) is requesting modifications to and an extended continuance of its current 45day temporary variance of the minimum flow release requirement under license article 29 for the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. As a result of sustained low inflow conditions at the project and the need to conserve water, Appalachian Power Company, after consultation with state resource agencies and stakeholders, requests that it be allowed to modify and continue a temporary flow variance under several modifying conditions (see licensee’s request filed August 25, 2008), until Smith Mountain Lake returns to normal operating conditions (an adjusted elevation of 795.0 feet). Concurrent with this notice, the Commission granted the licensee’s requests (see Order Granting Temporary Amendment of Minimum Flow Requirement per Article 29, Project No. 2210–177 and –180), but reserved authority to require changes to project operation based upon comments received from this public notice. l. Location of the Application: The filing 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, or (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3372 or e-mail ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy of this filing is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address listed in item (h) above. m. Mailing list: 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, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53413 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 (see item (j) above). o. Any filing must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. 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 (see item (j) above), it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–21586 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 9, 2008. a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and waters. b. Project Number: 2413–107. c. Date Filed: August 14, 2008. d. Applicant: Georgia Power Company. e. Name of Project: Wallace Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located in Putnam, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Greene, and Hancock Counties, Georgia. The proposed action would occur in Greene County just north of U.S. Highway 278 along the westerly shore of Lake Oconee. E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1 ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES 53414 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / Notices g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a) 825(r) and 799 and 801. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Lee Glenn, Lake Resources Manager, Georgia Power Company, Bin 45020, 125 Wallace Dam Road NE., Eatonton, Georgia 31024, telephone: 706–485–8704. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Christopher Yeakel at (202) 502–8132, or e-mail address: christopher.yeakel@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: October 10, 2008. k. Description of Request: Georgia Power Company requests approval to permit Lake Oconee Associates, to dredge approximately 20,586 cubic yards of sediment from the bed of Lake Oconee. The dredging would occur within the main channel of the lake along approximately 10,000 linear-feet of shoreline. The dredge spoil would be stored, stabilized, and eventually used as fill at a location outside of 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 ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (p-2413) to access the document. 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, call 1– 866–208–3372 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:43 Sep 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, OR ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers (p-2413–107). All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 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. p. 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. q. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–21538 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No.: 516–459] South Carolina Electric & Gas Company; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments September 10, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: P–516–459. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 c. Date Filed: August 28, 2008. d. Applicant: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. e. Name of Project: Saluda Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Saluda River, in Lexington, Richland, Newberry, and Saluda Counties, South Carolina. The project does not occupy any federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r) h. Applicant Contact: Mr. James M. Landreth, Vice President, Fossil/Hydro Operations South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, 111 Research Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29203; or Mr. William R. Argentieri, P.E., Manager— Civil Engineering, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, 111 Research Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29203; (803) 217–7224; bargentieri@scana.com. i. FERC Contact: Lee Emery, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426; (202) 502–8379; lee.emery@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: We are asking Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission’s regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status: October 27, 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. Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting 
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

September 9, 2008.
    a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and 
waters.
    b. Project Number: 2413-107.
    c. Date Filed: August 14, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Georgia Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Wallace Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located in Putnam, Morgan, Oconee, 
Oglethorpe, Greene, and Hancock Counties, Georgia. The proposed action 
would occur in Greene County just north of U.S. Highway 278 along the 
westerly shore of Lake Oconee.

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    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a) 825(r) 
and 799 and 801.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Lee Glenn, Lake Resources Manager, 
Georgia Power Company, Bin 45020, 125 Wallace Dam Road NE., Eatonton, 
Georgia 31024, telephone: 706-485-8704.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Christopher Yeakel at (202) 502-8132, or e-mail address: 
christopher.yeakel@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: October 10, 2008.
    k. Description of Request: Georgia Power Company requests approval 
to permit Lake Oconee Associates, to dredge approximately 20,586 cubic 
yards of sediment from the bed of Lake Oconee. The dredging would occur 
within the main channel of the lake along approximately 10,000 linear-
feet of shoreline. The dredge spoil would be stored, stabilized, and 
eventually used as fill at a location outside of 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 
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three 
digits in the docket number field (p-2413) to access the document. 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, 
call 1-866-208-3372 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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as 
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers (p-2413-107). All documents (original and eight 
copies) should be filed with: 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.
    p. 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.
    q. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-21538 Filed 9-15-08; 8:45 am]
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