Penobscot River Restoration Trust; Notice of Application for Surrender of Licenses Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, 4952-4953 [E9-1767]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 4952 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 28, 2009 / Notices southwest and ten miles northeast of the towns of Lorella and Malin in Klamath County, Oregon. The proposed projects would each consist of: (1) A proposed upper reservoir with a surface area of approximately 200 acres at a normal water surface elevation of approximately 5533 feet m.s.l.; (2) a proposed lower reservoir with a surface area of approximately 400 acres at a normal water surface elevation of approximately 4,200 feet m.s.l.: (3) a proposed powerhouse containing 4 generating units having a total installed capacity of 1,000 megawatts, (4) a proposed intake structure, (5) a proposed 4-mile-long, 500 kV transmission line, and (6) appurtenant facilities. The projects would each have an annual generation of approximately 1,600 gigawatt-hours that would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: for BPUS Generation—Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088; phone: 315–413– 2700; for Intertie Energy—Mr. George Waldow, Intertie Energy Storage LLC, 1390 Kingsview Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447; phone: 763–476–4440. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero, 202–502–6002. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https://www.ferc.gov/filingcomments.asp. More information about these projects can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13240–000 or P–13241–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3372. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–1766 Filed 1–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:30 Jan 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. P–2403–056; P–2721–020; P– 2312–019] Penobscot River Restoration Trust; Notice of Application for Surrender of Licenses Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Surrender of Licenses. b. Project Nos.: P–2403–056, P–2721– 020, P–2312–019. c. Date filed: November 7, 2008. d. Applicant: Penobscot River Restoration Trust (Trust). PPL Maine, LLC is the licensee for the Veazie (P– 2403) and Howland (P–2721) Projects and PPL Great Works, LLC is the licensee for the Great Works Project (P– 2312). Pursuant to the transfer orders issued January 6, 2009, the Trust is to become the licensee once the instruments of conveyance are signed. Pursuant to the Lower Penobscot River Basin Comprehensive Settlement Accord filed on June 25, 2004, the transfer of ownership to the Trust is contingent upon the issuance of the license surrender order. e. Name of Projects: Veazie, Howland and Great Works Hydroelectric Projects. f. Location: The Veazie and Great Works Projects are located on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine. The Howland Project is located on the Piscataquis River in Penobscot County, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Laura Rose Day, Penobscot River Restoration Trust, P.O. Box 5695, Augusta, Maine 04332, Telephone (207) 430–0114, e-mail laura@penobscotriver.org. i. FERC Contact: Ms. Brandi Sangunett, Telephone (202) 502–8393, and e-mail brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations is 30 days from the issuance 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. k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to surrender the licenses for the Veazie, Great Works and PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Howland Hydroelectric Projects. In addition, the applicant proposes to decommission and remove the dams at the Veazie and Great Works Projects. Further, the applicant proposes to decommission the powerhouse, generating units, and existing fish ladder at the Howland Project. The applicant proposes to keep the Howland dam in place but remove the flashboards to lower the reservoir by 0.8 feet and create a nature-like fish bypass reach around the south end of the dam. This application is part of a four phase program to restore native sea-run fish through improved access to 1,000 miles of their historic habitat in the Penobscot River watershed while also accommodating the continued generation of hydroelectric power at specified locations. 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 to access the document. 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, call 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. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 28, 2009 / Notices ‘‘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. All comments, motions to intervene or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. 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. 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 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. q. e-Filing: Comments, motions to intervene or protests 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. E9–1767 Filed 1–27–09; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:30 Jan 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3372. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–1762 Filed 1–27–09; 8:45 am] [Project No. 13329–000] Town of Wiscasset, ME; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications January 21, 2009. On November 12, 2008, the Town of Wiscasset, Maine filed an application, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Town of Wiscasset Tidal Resources Project to be located on the Sheepscot River in Lincoln County, Maine. The project uses no dam or impoundment. The proposed project would consist of: (1) 4 to 40 OCGen(TM) hydrokinetic turbine generating units, with a total installed capacity of 1 to 10 megawatts, (2) a proposed underwater transmission cable approximately 6 miles in length, (3) a proposed 1,000-foot-long, 480-volt transmission line, and (4) appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an annual generation of 43.8 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: Mr. Arthur Faucher, Town Manager, Town of Wiscasset, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578, phone: (207) 882–8200. FERC Contact: Kelly T. Houff (202) 502–6393. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https://www.ferc.gov/filingcomments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13329) in the docket number field to PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4953 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos.—ER06–615–000; ER07–1257– 000] California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of FERC Staff Attendance January 21, 2009. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that on the following dates members of its staff will participate in teleconferences and attend a stakeholder meeting of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). Unless otherwise noted, the meeting will be held at the CAISO, 151 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA or by teleconference. The agenda and other documents for the teleconferences and meetings are available on the CAISO’s Web site, https://www.caiso.com. January 20, 2009—Teleconference on MRTU Parallel Operations January 22, 2009—MRTU Final Cutover and Reversion Meeting January 27, 2009—Teleconference on MRTU Parallel Operations Sponsored by the CAISO, the teleconferences and meeting are open to all market participants, and the Commission staff’s attendance is part of the Commission’s ongoing outreach efforts. The teleconferences and meeting may discuss matters at issue in the above captioned dockets. For further information, contact Saeed Farrokhpay at saeed.farrokhpay@ferc.gov; (916) 294– 0233 or Maury Kruth at maury.kruth@ferc.gov, (916) 294–0275. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–1760 Filed 1–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4952-4953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1767]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. P-2403-056; P-2721-020; P-2312-019]


Penobscot River Restoration Trust; Notice of Application for 
Surrender of Licenses Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions 
to Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Surrender of Licenses.
    b. Project Nos.: P-2403-056, P-2721-020, P-2312-019.
    c. Date filed: November 7, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Penobscot River Restoration Trust (Trust). PPL Maine, 
LLC is the licensee for the Veazie (P-2403) and Howland (P-2721) 
Projects and PPL Great Works, LLC is the licensee for the Great Works 
Project (P-2312). Pursuant to the transfer orders issued January 6, 
2009, the Trust is to become the licensee once the instruments of 
conveyance are signed. Pursuant to the Lower Penobscot River Basin 
Comprehensive Settlement Accord filed on June 25, 2004, the transfer of 
ownership to the Trust is contingent upon the issuance of the license 
surrender order.
    e. Name of Projects: Veazie, Howland and Great Works Hydroelectric 
Projects.
    f. Location: The Veazie and Great Works Projects are located on the 
Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine. The Howland Project is 
located on the Piscataquis River in Penobscot County, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Laura Rose Day, Penobscot River 
Restoration Trust, P.O. Box 5695, Augusta, Maine 04332, Telephone (207) 
430-0114, e-mail laura@penobscotriver.org.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Brandi Sangunett, Telephone (202) 502-8393, 
and e-mail brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
recommendations is 30 days from the issuance 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.
    k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to surrender the 
licenses for the Veazie, Great Works and Howland Hydroelectric 
Projects. In addition, the applicant proposes to decommission and 
remove the dams at the Veazie and Great Works Projects. Further, the 
applicant proposes to decommission the powerhouse, generating units, 
and existing fish ladder at the Howland Project. The applicant proposes 
to keep the Howland dam in place but remove the flashboards to lower 
the reservoir by 0.8 feet and create a nature-like fish bypass reach 
around the south end of the dam. This application is part of a four 
phase program to restore native sea-run fish through improved access to 
1,000 miles of their historic habitat in the Penobscot River watershed 
while also accommodating the continued generation of hydroelectric 
power at specified locations.
    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 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 1-866-208-3676 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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) 
Bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or

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``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. All comments, motions 
to intervene or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and 
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, 
motions to intervene or protests should relate to project works which 
are the subject of the license surrender. 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. 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 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.
    q. e-Filing: Comments, motions to intervene or protests 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. E9-1767 Filed 1-27-09; 8:45 am]
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