FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Document and Soliciting Comments, 9592-9593 [2010-4355]

Download as PDF 9592 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 3, 2010 / Notices interconnection agreements between a public utility and a qualifying facility. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is 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. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Regulatory Commission’s Order No. 715.1 Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 or 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is 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. Comment Date: March 10, 2010. Kimberly Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–4356 Filed 3–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2010–4354 Filed 3–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 11834–057] National Grid USA; Notice of Filing FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Document and Soliciting Comments February 24, 2010. February 24, 2010. Take notice that on February 10, 2010, National Grid USA submitted a request for waiver of certain FERC Form No. 1 reporting requirements under Part 141 of regulations, 18 CFR 141, as established by the Federal Energy Take notice that the following material addressing required dam safety mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. AC10–50–000; RM08–5–000] VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:08 Mar 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 1 Revisions to Forms, Statements and Reporting Requirements for Electric Utilities and Licensees, Order No. 715, 124 FERC ¶ 61,273 (2008) (Order No. 715). PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 measures has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Filing: Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act Permit and Water Quality Certification Application for replacement of the spillway at the Upper Dam Development, which is being required under Part 12 of the Commission’s regulations. b. Project No: 11834–057. c. Date Filed: January 28, 2010. d. Licensee: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project. f. Location: The Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project is located on the Rapid River in Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Licensee Contact: Bill Scott, NextEra Energy Maine Operating Services, LLC, 160 Capitol Street, Suite 8, Augusta, Maine 04330, (207) 795– 1342 ext. 246. i. FERC Contact: Rebecca Martin, (202) 502–6012, and e-mail: Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments: March 24, 2010. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet, 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. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: The 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. Please include the project number (P– 11834–057) on any comments. k. Description of material: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC has filed a copy of its application for a Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act Permit filed with the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission for its proposed replacement of the spillway at the Upper Dam Development, which is part of the Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project (FERC No. 11834). Replacement of the Upper Dam Development spillway is being required under Part 12 of the Commission’s regulations for safety of water power projects and project works. The proposal involves removal of the existing gated spillway structure and gatehouse, construction of a new E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 41 / Wednesday, March 3, 2010 / Notices spillway designed for the capacity and elevation required for a probable maximum flood, and modification of the existing earthen embankments for improved slope stability and safety. The proposed remedial measures would not alter the basic footprint of the existing dam or involve substantial modification of the licensed operation of the project. Work is proposed to begin on July 1, 2010, and be completed by December 2011. The Commission intends to prepare an environmental document, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for the proposed Upper Dam spillway replacement. The NEPA document will analyze the environmental impacts that would be caused by the proposed replacement activities, and identify measures that would help mitigate adverse effects. l. Locations of the Filing: A copy of the filing 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. 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: Anyone may submit comments on the material described in this notice. In completing its environmental review, the Commission will consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or before the deadline for filing comments specified above. o. Any filing made with the Commission in response to this notice must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’ and the Project Number: P–11834–057. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the material described in this notice. A copy of the filing may be obtained by agencies directly from the licensee. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:08 Mar 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 agency’s comments must also be sent to the licensee’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–4355 Filed 3–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8812–7] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of Several Currently Approved Collections; Comment Request AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit requests to renew several currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICRs are specifically identified in this document by their corresponding titles, EPA ICR numbers, OMB Control numbers, and related docket identification (ID) numbers. Before submitting these ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection activities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 3, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket ID number for the corresponding ICR as identified in this document, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket Facility’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to the docket ID number for the PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9593 corresponding ICR as identified in this document. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or email. The regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S– 4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lily Negash, Field and External Affairs Division (7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 347–8515; fax number: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 3, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9592-9593]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-4355]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 11834-057]


FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Document and Soliciting Comments

February 24, 2010.
    Take notice that the following material addressing required dam 
safety measures has been filed with the Commission and is available for 
public inspection:
    a. Filing: Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act Permit 
and Water Quality Certification Application for replacement of the 
spillway at the Upper Dam Development, which is being required under 
Part 12 of the Commission's regulations.
    b. Project No: 11834-057.
    c. Date Filed: January 28, 2010.
    d. Licensee: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project.
    f. Location: The Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project is located on 
the Rapid River in Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Licensee Contact: Bill Scott, NextEra Energy Maine Operating 
Services, LLC, 160 Capitol Street, Suite 8, Augusta, Maine 04330, (207) 
795-1342 ext. 246.
    i. FERC Contact: Rebecca Martin, (202) 502-6012, and e-mail: 
Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments: March 24, 2010.
    Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet, 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. If unable to be 
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an 
original and eight copies should be mailed to: The 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.
    Please include the project number (P-11834-057) on any comments.
    k. Description of material: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC has filed a 
copy of its application for a Maine Waterway Development and 
Conservation Act Permit filed with the Maine Land Use Regulation 
Commission for its proposed replacement of the spillway at the Upper 
Dam Development, which is part of the Upper and Middle Dam Storage 
Project (FERC No. 11834). Replacement of the Upper Dam Development 
spillway is being required under Part 12 of the Commission's 
regulations for safety of water power projects and project works.
    The proposal involves removal of the existing gated spillway 
structure and gatehouse, construction of a new

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spillway designed for the capacity and elevation required for a 
probable maximum flood, and modification of the existing earthen 
embankments for improved slope stability and safety. The proposed 
remedial measures would not alter the basic footprint of the existing 
dam or involve substantial modification of the licensed operation of 
the project. Work is proposed to begin on July 1, 2010, and be 
completed by December 2011.
    The Commission intends to prepare an environmental document, under 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for the proposed Upper 
Dam spillway replacement. The NEPA document will analyze the 
environmental impacts that would be caused by the proposed replacement 
activities, and identify measures that would help mitigate adverse 
effects.
    l. Locations of the Filing: A copy of the filing 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.
    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: Anyone may submit comments on the material described 
in this notice. In completing its environmental review, the Commission 
will consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or 
before the deadline for filing comments specified above.
    o. Any filing made with the Commission in response to this notice 
must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'' and the Project 
Number: P-11834-057.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the material described in this notice. A copy of 
the filing may be obtained by agencies directly from the licensee. 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 licensee's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-4355 Filed 3-2-10; 8:45 am]
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