Marseilles Land and Water Company; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments, 142-143 [E9-31090]

Download as PDF 142 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 1 / Monday, January 4, 2010 / Notices in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is January 12, 2010. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–31091 Filed 12–31–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES [Project No. 400–051] Public Service Company of Colorado; Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments and Reply Comments December 24, 2009. Take notice that the following Settlement Agreement (Settlement) has VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:11 Dec 31, 2009 Jkt 220001 been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Settlement Agreement. b. Project No.: P–400–051. c. Date Filed: December 23, 2009. d. Applicant: Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo). e. Name of Project: Ames Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The existing project is located on Lake Fork, Howard Fork, and South Fork of the San Miguel River, in San Miguel County, about 6 miles north of Telluride, Colorado. The Ames Project occupies 99 acres of the Uncompahgre National Forest. g. Filed Pursuant to: Rule 602 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602 Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Randy Rhodes, Public Service Company of Colorado, 4653 Table Mountain Drive, Golden Colorado 80403; telephone (720) 497– 2123. i. FERC Contact: David Turner (202) 502–6091 or via e-mail at david.turner@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments on the Settlement: January 12, 2010. Reply comments due January 22, 2010. 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 the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Written comments (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. k. PSCo filed the settlement agreement, which resolves all aquatic habitat and fishery related issues in conjunction with the United States Forest Service’s proposed section 4(e) conditions for the Ames Hydroelectric Project. PSCo filed the settlement agreement on behalf of itself, United States Forest Service, and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. PSCo requests that the Commission accept and incorporate, without material modification, all of the proposed license articles in Appendix B of the settlement agreement in the new project license. l. The A copy of the settlement agreement 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 ‘‘e-Library’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–31092 Filed 12–31–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13351–000] Marseilles Land and Water Company; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments December 23, 2009. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: P–13351–000. c. Date filed: December 30, 2008. d. Applicant: Marseilles Land and Water Company. e. Name of Project: Marseilles Lock and Dam Project. f. Location: On the Illinois River, in the town of Marseilles, La Salle County, Illinois. This project would not occupy any federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Lee W. Mueller, Architect and Vice President, Marseilles Land & Water Company, 4132 S. Rainbow Blvd., #247, Las Vegas, NV 89103, (702) 367–7302. i. FERC Contact: Steve Kartalia, (202) 502–6131 or Stephen.kartalia@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: January 22, 2010. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ferconline.asp) under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. For a simpler method of submitting text only comments, click on ‘‘Quick Comment.’’ For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov; call tollfree at (866) 208–3676; or, for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Although the E:\FR\FM\04JAN1.SGM 04JAN1 pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 1 / Monday, January 4, 2010 / Notices Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and eight copies to: 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. k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. Project Description: The Marseilles Lock and Dam Project would utilize the head created by the existing 24-foothigh Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Marseilles Lock and Dam and two existing Corps headgate structures and would consist of: (1) The existing north and south headraces in which a portion of the south headrace would be filled in and joined to the existing north headrace which would be deepened to accommodate the flow from both headraces leading to; (2) a new intake structure and forebay leading to; (3) a new powerhouse containing four generating units with a total installed capacity of 10.26 megawatts (MW); (4) a new tailrace discharging water back to the Illinois River; (5) a new underground transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would operate in a run-ofriver mode. 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 last three digits in the docket number field to addess the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is available for inspection and reproduction at the address in Item H above. n. 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. o. Scoping Process The Commission staff intends to prepare a single Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Marseilles Lock and Dam Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:11 Dec 31, 2009 Jkt 220001 EA will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. Commission staff does not propose to conduct any on-site scoping meetings at this time. Instead, we are soliciting comments, recommendations, and information, on the Scoping Document (SD) issued on December 23, 2009. Copies of the SD outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list and the applicant’s distribution list. Copies of the SD may be viewed on the Web 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, call 1–866– 208–3676 or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–31090 Filed 12–31–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION [Project No. 2620–042] Lockhart Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions December 23, 2009. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Non-Capacity Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2620–042. c. Date Filed: November 25, 2009. d. Applicant: Lockhart Power Company. e. Name of Project: Lockhart Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Broad River in the Town of Lockhart, Chester, Union, Cherokee, and York Counties, South Carolina. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Bryan D. Stone, Chief Operating Officer, Lockhart Power Company, PO Box 10, 420 River Street, Lockhart, South Carolina 29364, (800) 368–1289. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup (202) 502–6779 or Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 143 recommendations, and preliminary terms and conditions, is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to install a single submersible turbine/generator unit in the hydro canal bank and provide for seasonal fluctuations of head pond levels up to 5 feet for the months of July and August when necessitated by peak power demands. The generating unit would have an installed capacity of 534 kW and an estimated hydraulic capacity of 280 cfs. The proposed unit will draw water from the existing hydro canal to provide minimum-flow releases to the bypassed reach. The installed capacity of the Project will increase to 18.5 megawatts (MW) with the installation of the new unit. 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 1–866–208–3372 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 E:\FR\FM\04JAN1.SGM 04JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 1 (Monday, January 4, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 142-143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-31090]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13351-000]


Marseilles Land and Water Company; Notice Soliciting Scoping 
Comments

December 23, 2009.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original Major License.
    b. Project No.: P-13351-000.
    c. Date filed: December 30, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Marseilles Land and Water Company.
    e. Name of Project: Marseilles Lock and Dam Project.
    f. Location: On the Illinois River, in the town of Marseilles, La 
Salle County, Illinois. This project would not occupy any federal 
lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Lee W. Mueller, Architect and Vice President, 
Marseilles Land & Water Company, 4132 S. Rainbow Blvd., 247, 
Las Vegas, NV 89103, (702) 367-7302.
    i. FERC Contact: Steve Kartalia, (202) 502-6131 or 
Stephen.kartalia@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: January 22, 2010.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ferconline.asp) under the 
``eFiling'' link. For a simpler method of submitting text only 
comments, click on ``Quick Comment.'' For assistance, please contact 
FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov; call toll-free at 
(866) 208-3676; or, for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659. Although the

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Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be 
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and eight copies to: 
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.
    k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time.
    l. Project Description: The Marseilles Lock and Dam Project would 
utilize the head created by the existing 24-foot-high Army Corps of 
Engineers (Corps) Marseilles Lock and Dam and two existing Corps 
headgate structures and would consist of: (1) The existing north and 
south headraces in which a portion of the south headrace would be 
filled in and joined to the existing north headrace which would be 
deepened to accommodate the flow from both headraces leading to; (2) a 
new intake structure and forebay leading to; (3) a new powerhouse 
containing four generating units with a total installed capacity of 
10.26 megawatts (MW); (4) a new tailrace discharging water back to the 
Illinois River; (5) a new underground transmission line; and (6) 
appurtenant facilities.
    The project would operate in a run-of-river mode.
    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 last three digits in the 
docket number field to addess the document. For assistance, contact 
FERC Online Support. A copy is available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in Item H above.
    n. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via e[dash]mail of new filings and 
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support.
    o. Scoping Process
    The Commission staff intends to prepare a single Environmental 
Assessment (EA) for the Marseilles Lock and Dam Project in accordance 
with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will consider both 
site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable 
alternatives to the proposed action.
    Commission staff does not propose to conduct any on-site scoping 
meetings at this time. Instead, we are soliciting comments, 
recommendations, and information, on the Scoping Document (SD) issued 
on December 23, 2009.
    Copies of the SD outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the 
EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list and 
the applicant's distribution list. Copies of the SD may be viewed on 
the Web 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, call 1-866-208-3676 or 
for TTY, (202) 502-8659.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-31090 Filed 12-31-09; 8:45 am]
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