Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications, 6275 [E9-2521]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 24 / Friday, February 6, 2009 / Notices and Rincon powerhouse; (5) public recreation facilities at Lake Henshaw and Lake Wohlford; and (6) appurtenant facilities and features. The Escondido project extends from Lake Henshaw at an elevation of about 2,700 feet to Bear Valley Powerhouse at an elevation of 750 feet. The Escondido canal currently consists of approximately 58,404 feet of gunite lined canal; 3,567 feet of tunnel; 670 feet of metal flume; 2,156 feet of inverted siphon; and 6,118 feet of pipeline. In the revised application, the applicant proposes to remove the Warner Ranch well-field, the Rincon Penstock, and the Rincon powerhouse from the project. l. A copy of the updated 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 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. 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. m. With this notice, we are reinitiating consultation with the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36, CFR 800.4. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2519 Filed 2–5–09; 8:45 am] dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:16 Feb 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13053–000] Green Wave Energy Solutions, LLC; Notice Clarifying Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications January 29, 2009. On December 9, 2008, the Commission issued notice that Green Wave Energy Solutions, LLC filed an application on October 19, 2007, proposing to study the feasibility of the Green Wave Mendocino Project, to be located on the Pacific Ocean in Mendocino County, California. Pursuant to that notice the deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, or competing applications is 60 days from December 9, 2008. The Commission has been requested to correct any confusion as to the deadline date. According to 18 CFR 385.2007, when the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the notice period ends at the close of business on the next business day. This notice clarifies that the deadline date for filing any documents is Monday, February 9, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2522 Filed 2–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12718–002] Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications January 29, 2009. On November 6, 2008, and supplemented on December 15, 2008, Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC filed an application, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Wards Island Tidal Energy Project located in the East River, off the south point of Wards Island in Hell’s Gate in New York County, New York. The project uses no dam or impoundment. The proposed project would consist of a hybrid generating station using solar, wind, and tidal power generators. The preliminary permit for this project will PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6275 only deal the hydro portion of this project and would consist of: (1) A bridge approximately 60 feet-long leading to, (2) a barge-mounted power module equipped with, (3) four integrated 24 kilowatt vertical-axis helical turbines, for a total installed capacity of the tidal component of 96 kilowatts, and (4) interconnection transmission lines approximately 50 feet in length. The tidal component of the project is estimated to have a minimum annual generation of 420.5 megawatthours per year. Power generated by this project would contribute to the microloop utility grid to be developed on Wards Island for servicing the power needs of the public recreation and park facilities located there. Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Bason, Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Boulevard, Highland, New York 12561, phone: (845) 691–4008. 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 http: //www.ferc.gov/filing-comments.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–12718–002) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3372. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–2521 Filed 2–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 24 (Friday, February 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-2521]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12718-002]


Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; Notice of Preliminary 
Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions 
To Intervene, and Competing Applications

January 29, 2009.
    On November 6, 2008, and supplemented on December 15, 2008, Natural 
Currents Energy Services, LLC filed an application, pursuant to section 
4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of 
the Wards Island Tidal Energy Project located in the East River, off 
the south point of Wards Island in Hell's Gate in New York County, New 
York. The project uses no dam or impoundment.
    The proposed project would consist of a hybrid generating station 
using solar, wind, and tidal power generators. The preliminary permit 
for this project will only deal the hydro portion of this project and 
would consist of: (1) A bridge approximately 60 feet-long leading to, 
(2) a barge-mounted power module equipped with, (3) four integrated 24 
kilowatt vertical-axis helical turbines, for a total installed capacity 
of the tidal component of 96 kilowatts, and (4) interconnection 
transmission lines approximately 50 feet in length. The tidal component 
of the project is estimated to have a minimum annual generation of 
420.5 megawatt-hours per year. Power generated by this project would 
contribute to the micro-loop utility grid to be developed on Wards 
Island for servicing the power needs of the public recreation and park 
facilities located there.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Bason, Natural Currents Energy 
Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Boulevard, Highland, New York 12561, phone: 
(845) 691-4008.
    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 paper-filed. 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 http: //www.ferc.gov/filing-
comments.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-
12718-002) in the docket number field to access the document. For 
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-2521 Filed 2-5-09; 8:45 am]
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