Slatersville Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions and Waiving Scoping, 4364-4365 [2010-1532]

Download as PDF 4364 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / Notices A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies or 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. 2010–1533 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13356–000] Slatersville Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions and Waiving Scoping srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES January 20, 2010. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Exemption From Licensing. b. Project No.: P–13356–000. c. Date Filed: January 15, 2009. d. Applicant: Slatersville Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Slatersville Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Branch River in Providence County, Rhode Island. The project would not occupy any land of the United States. g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708. h. Applicant Contact: Michael P. DeFrancesco, 87 Hall Road, Exeter, RI 02822, (401) 742–1968. i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean, (202) 502–6041. j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date 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: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Jan 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 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. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 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 ‘‘eFiling’’ link. k. A notice of intent to waive scoping was issued on October 22, 2009, establishing November 23, 2009 as the deadline for filing comments. No comments were filed. With this notice we are waiving scoping for the proposed Slatersville Project. l. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis at this time. m. Description of Project: The Slatersville Project would consist of: (1) The existing 13-foot-high RI Dam No. 43 consisting of: (a) a 175-foot-long spillway with a spillway elevation of 250.7 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum 1988 (NGVD); and (b) a westerly abutment equipped with two 3.5-footwide, 5.7-foot-high sluice gates impounding; (2) the existing 172-acre Upper Slatersville reservoir leading to; (3) two new 150-foot-long, 4.5-footdiameter penstocks connecting to; (4) a new powerhouse containing two generating units with a total installed capacity of 360 kilowatts; (5) a new 25foot-long tailrace discharging water into the Lower Slatersville reservoir; (6) a new 200-foot-long, 13.8 kilovolt transmission line; (7) new eel and fish passage facilities; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of about 1,250 megawatt-hours. Project facilities would also include: (1) The existing 6-foot-high RI Dam No. 45 with a 105-foot-long spillway; and (2) the existing 0.3-acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 231.9 feet NGVD located in the bypassed reach between RI Dam No. 43 and the new tailrace. n. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (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 e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS’’; (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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. p. Procedural schedule and final amendments: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. The Commission staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment rather than issue a draft and final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA. Staff intends to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. Notice of the availability of the EA: June 2010. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / Notices date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–1532 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12599–016] Turnbull Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application for Surrender of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES January 20, 2010. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Surrender of License. b. Project No.: 12599–016. c. Date Filed: December 17, 2009. d. Applicant: Turnbull Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Mill Coulee Drops Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The unconstructed project was to be located on the Mill Coulee Canal in Cascade County, Montana. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ted S. Sorensen, 5203 South 11th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, (208) 522–8069 and Mr. Nicholas E. Josten, Project Engineer, GeoSense, 2742 Saint Charles Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, (208) 528–6152. i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis, Telephone (202) 502–8735. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: February 18, 2010. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 ‘‘eFiling’’ 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 https:// www.ferc.gov/filing-comments.asp. k. Description of Request: The licensee filed an application to surrender its license for the unconstructed Mill Coulee Drops Hydroelectric Project. The Licensee has not commenced construction of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Jan 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 project. No ground disturbing activities have occurred. 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 ‘‘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, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4365 agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–1530 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings No. 1 January 14, 2010. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: RP10–301–000. Applicants: Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Trans. LLC. Description: Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC submits a Second Revised Sheet 4F et al. Filed Date: 01/08/2010. Accession Number: 20100111–0213. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP10–302–000. Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company. Description: Northern Natural Gas Company submits a Fifth Revised Volume 1 of 15 Revised Sheet 66B.35. Filed Date: 01/08/2010. Accession Number: 20100111–0212. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP10–303–000. Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC submits a report which compares cash out revenues with cash out costs incurred for the annual billing period of 11/1/08 thru 10/31/09. Filed Date: 01/11/2010. Accession Number: 20100111–0202. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, January 25, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP10–304–000. Applicants: Southern LNG, Inc. Description: Southern LNG submits Second Revised Sheet 43 to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1 to be effective 3/1/10. Filed Date: 01/11/2010. Accession Number: 20100111–0201. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, January 25, 2010. Docket Numbers: RP10–305–000. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP. Description: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP submits a capacity release agreement containing negotiated rate provisions executed by Gulf South and Texla Energy Management, Inc. E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4364-4365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1532]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13356-000]


Slatersville Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Ready for 
Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, 
Recommendations, and Prescriptions and Waiving Scoping

January 20, 2010.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Exemption From Licensing.
    b. Project No.: P-13356-000.
    c. Date Filed: January 15, 2009.
    d. Applicant: Slatersville Hydro, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Slatersville Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Branch River in Providence County, Rhode 
Island. The project would not occupy any land of the United States.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 
1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708.
    h. Applicant Contact: Michael P. DeFrancesco, 87 Hall Road, Exeter, 
RI 02822, (401) 742-1968.
    i. FERC Contact: Tom Dean, (202) 502-6041.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date 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: 
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.
    Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 
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 ``eFiling'' link.
    k. A notice of intent to waive scoping was issued on October 22, 
2009, establishing November 23, 2009 as the deadline for filing 
comments. No comments were filed. With this notice we are waiving 
scoping for the proposed Slatersville Project.
    l. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready 
for environmental analysis at this time.
    m. Description of Project: The Slatersville Project would consist 
of: (1) The existing 13-foot-high RI Dam No. 43 consisting of: (a) a 
175-foot-long spillway with a spillway elevation of 250.7 feet National 
Geodetic Vertical Datum 1988 (NGVD); and (b) a westerly abutment 
equipped with two 3.5-foot-wide, 5.7-foot-high sluice gates impounding; 
(2) the existing 172-acre Upper Slatersville reservoir leading to; (3) 
two new 150-foot-long, 4.5-foot-diameter penstocks connecting to; (4) a 
new powerhouse containing two generating units with a total installed 
capacity of 360 kilowatts; (5) a new 25-foot-long tailrace discharging 
water into the Lower Slatersville reservoir; (6) a new 200-foot-long, 
13.8 kilovolt transmission line; (7) new eel and fish passage 
facilities; and (8) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an 
average annual generation of about 1,250 megawatt-hours.
    Project facilities would also include: (1) The existing 6-foot-high 
RI Dam No. 45 with a 105-foot-long spillway; and (2) the existing 0.3-
acre reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 231.9 feet NGVD 
located in the bypassed reach between RI Dam No. 43 and the new 
tailrace.
    n. 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 three digits in the docket 
number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact 
FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 
208-3676, or for TTY, contact (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 e-mail of new filings and 
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support.
    o. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'', ``REPLY COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND 
CONDITIONS,'' or ``PRESCRIPTIONS''; (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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply 
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All 
comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must 
set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be 
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service 
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 
18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010.
    p. Procedural schedule and final amendments: The application will 
be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. 
Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. The Commission 
staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment rather than issue 
a draft and final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, 
prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA. 
Staff intends to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the 
EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA 
before final action is taken on the license application.
    Notice of the availability of the EA: June 2010.
    Final amendments to the application must be filed with the 
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance

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date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-1532 Filed 1-26-10; 8:45 am]
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