Duke Power Company, LLC; North Carolina and South Carolina; Notice of Public Meetings for the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement, 13428 [E9-6867]

Download as PDF 13428 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 58 / Friday, March 27, 2009 / Notices measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The EA 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 documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. 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. Comments on the EA should be filed within 30 days from the issuance date of this notice, and should be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1–A, Washington, DC 20426. Please affix ‘‘Glendale Project No. 2801–027’’ to all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via 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 under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. For further information, contact Kristen Murphy at (202) 502– 6236. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–6872 Filed 3–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2232–522] Duke Power Company, LLC; North Carolina and South Carolina; Notice of Public Meetings for the CatawbaWateree Hydroelectric Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES March 20, 2009. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2232), VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:13 Mar 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 located on the Catawba River in the counties of Burke, McDowell, Caldwell, Catawba, Alexander, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, and Gaston in North Carolina, and the counties of York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, and Kershaw in South Carolina, and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS) for the project. In addition to, or in lieu of, sending written comments, all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or more of the meetings. The agency meeting will focus on resource agency and nongovernmental organization (NGO) concerns, while the evening meetings are primarily for public input. The time and location of the meetings are as follows: Evening Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Time: 7 p.m.–9 p.m. (EST). Place: Charles Mack Citizens Center (Town of Mooresville Citizen Center). Address: 215 North Main St., Mooresville, NC. 704–662–3334. Daytime Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (EST). Place: Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College). Address: 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC. 803–981–7100. Evening Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Time: 7 p.m.–9 p.m. (EST). Place: Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College). Address: 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC. 803–981–7100. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meetings and to discuss their comments on staff’s recommendations included in the draft EIS. At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meeting will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public record for the project. This meeting is posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https:// www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ EventsList.aspx along with other related information. Written comments should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC, PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20426. All comments must be filed by May 8, 2009, and should reference Project No. 2232–522. Comments 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 instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the eLibrary link. Copies of the draft EIS were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list. Electronic copies of the draft EIS on CD will be available at the meetings. The draft EIS contains staff’s evaluation of the applicant’s proposal and the alternatives for relicensing the Catawba-Wateree Project. A copy of the draft EIS is also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Branch, Room 2A, located at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The draft EIS also may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under 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. 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. For further information, contact Sean Murphy at (202) 502–6145, or at sean.murphy@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–6867 Filed 3–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL09–40–000] Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Notice of Initiation of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date March 20, 2009. On March 19, 2009, the Commission issued an order that initiated a proceeding in Docket No. EL09–40–000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPS), 16 U.S.C. 824e (2005), to determine the justness and E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-6867]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2232-522]


Duke Power Company, LLC; North Carolina and South Carolina; 
Notice of Public Meetings for the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project 
Draft Environmental Impact Statement

March 20, 2009.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) 
regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office 
of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the 
Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2232), located on the 
Catawba River in the counties of Burke, McDowell, Caldwell, Catawba, 
Alexander, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, and Gaston in North Carolina, 
and the counties of York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, and Kershaw in 
South Carolina, and has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
(draft EIS) for the project.
    In addition to, or in lieu of, sending written comments, all 
interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to 
attend one or more of the meetings. The agency meeting will focus on 
resource agency and non-governmental organization (NGO) concerns, while 
the evening meetings are primarily for public input. The time and 
location of the meetings are as follows:

Evening Meeting

    Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
    Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST).
    Place: Charles Mack Citizens Center (Town of Mooresville Citizen 
Center).
    Address: 215 North Main St., Mooresville, NC. 704-662-3334.

Daytime Meeting

    Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
    Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (EST).
    Place: Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College).
    Address: 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC. 803-981-7100.

Evening Meeting

    Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
    Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (EST).
    Place: Baxter Hood Center (York Technical College).
    Address: 452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC. 803-981-7100.
    Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental 
expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meetings and to 
discuss their comments on staff's recommendations included in the draft 
EIS. At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested 
persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments 
and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meeting will be 
recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) 
will become part of the Commission's public record for the project. 
This meeting is posted on the Commission's calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along with other related 
information.
    Written comments should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC, 20426. All comments must be filed by May 8, 2009, and 
should reference Project No. 2232-522. Comments 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 instructions on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov 
under the eLibrary link.
    Copies of the draft EIS were distributed to the parties on the 
Commission's mailing list. Electronic copies of the draft EIS on CD 
will be available at the meetings. The draft EIS contains staff's 
evaluation of the applicant's proposal and the alternatives for 
relicensing the Catawba-Wateree Project. A copy of the draft EIS is 
also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Branch, 
Room 2A, located at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The 
draft EIS also may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under 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 toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    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.
    For further information, contact Sean Murphy at (202) 502-6145, or 
at sean.murphy@ferc.gov.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E9-6867 Filed 3-26-09; 8:45 am]
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