Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, LLC; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments, 35020-35021 [2010-14947]

Download as PDF 35020 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 118 / Monday, June 21, 2010 / Notices docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application may be directed to Skip George, Manager of Regulatory, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC, P.O. Box 281304, Lakewood, Colorado 80228–8304, or call (303) 914– 4969. Any person or the Commission’s Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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. 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. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time August 10, 2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–14941 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES [Project No. 12642–003] Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, LLC; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments June 15, 2010 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Jun 18, 2010 Jkt 220001 a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: P–12642–003. c. Date filed: September 29, 2009. d. Applicant: Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, LLC. e. Name of Project: W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project. f. Location: The proposed project would be located at the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) W. Kerr Scott (Kerr Scott) dam on the Yadkin River, near Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina. A total of 3.5 acres of federal lands would be occupied by the proposed project. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Dean Edwards, P.O. Box 1565, Dover, FL 33527, (813) 659–3014; and Mr. Kevin Edwards, P.O. Box 143, Mayodan, NC 27027, (336) 589–6138 i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502–8087, or jennifer.adams@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: 30 days from the issuance date of this notice, or July 15, 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 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. The proposed project would use the existing Kerr Scott dam, which is federally owned and administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The proposed project would use releases from the reservoir, as PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 directed by the Corps, that would normally be released directly to the Yadkin River downstream of the dam. All existing facilities would remain, but some features would be modified and new facilities would be constructed. The proposed project would consist of: (1) Modifying the existing low-level intake tower to be a multilevel intake structure with trashracks; (2) placing a 580-foot-long, 11-foot-diameter steel liner in the downstream portion of the existing 749-foot-long reinforced concrete water conduit to enable pressurization of the conduit; (3) a penstock bifurcation and two 8-footdiameter steel penstocks; (4) a gate at the end of the water conduit, with a Howell-Bunger-ring-jet-type fixed cone valve installed in the gate; (5) an 80foot-long by 30-foot-wide powerhouse containing one 2 MW Kaplan unit and one 2 MW propeller-type unit; (6) an 80foot-wide by 30-foot-long discharge channel that joins the Yadkin River at the downstream end of the existing stilling basin; (7) a substation; (8) a new underground 12.47-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that extends 150 feet from the proposed powerhouse to an existing utility pole to the south of the powerhouse, and an upgraded 3,600foot-long, 12.47-kV three-phase line that connects the utility pole to a Duke Energy substation; and (9) appurtenant facilities. The Kerr Scott project would generate approximately 22,400 megawatt-hours annually. 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 access 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 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. o. Scoping Process. The Commission staff intends to prepare a single Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Kerr Scott Hydropower 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 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 118 / Monday, June 21, 2010 / Notices this time. Instead, we are soliciting comments, recommendations, and information on the Scoping Document (SD) issued on June 15, 2010. 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. or 202–208–8659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. Questions about this conference may be directed to: Karin L. Larson, Office of the General Counsel—Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8236, Karin.Larson@ferc.gov. Christopher Young, Office of Electric Reliability, Division of Reliability Standards, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6403, Christopher.Young@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–14947 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2010–14944 Filed 6–18–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [EPA–HQ–OW–2008–0719, FRL–9164–9; EPA ICR No. 2060.04; OMB Control No. 2040–0257] [Docket No. AD10–14–000] Reliability Standards Development and NERC and Regional Entity Enforcement; Notice of Technical Conference sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES June 15, 2010. Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a Commissioner-led Technical Conference to address industry perspectives on certain issues pertaining to the development and enforcement of mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System. The conference will focus on the Electric Reliability Organization’s (ERO) standards development process; communication and interactions between the Commission, the ERO and Regional Entities; and ERO and Regional Entity monitoring and enforcement. This Technical Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in the Commission Meeting Room (2C) at the Commission’s Washington, DC headquarters, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC, from approximately 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (e.d.t.). A further notice with detailed information, including the agenda, will be issued in advance of this conference. All interested parties are invited, and there is no registration list or registration fee to attend. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Jun 18, 2010 Jkt 220001 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for Cooling Water Intake Structure Phase II Existing Facilities (Renewal) 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 a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2010. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 20, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2008–0719, by one of the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: ow-docket@epa.gov (Identify Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW– 2008–0719, in the subject line). • Mail: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35021 Washington, DC 20460. Please include a total of three copies. • Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments identified by the Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OW–2008–0719. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online 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 www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site 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 https:// www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public 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. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amelia Letnes, State and Regional Branch, Water Permits Division, OWM Mail Code: 4203M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–5627; email address: letnes.amelia@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How can I access the docket and/or submit comments? EPA has established a public docket for the ICR identified in this document E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 118 (Monday, June 21, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12642-003]


Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, LLC; Notice Soliciting Scoping 
Comments

June 15, 2010
    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-12642-003.
    c. Date filed: September 29, 2009.
    d. Applicant: Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project.
    f. Location: The proposed project would be located at the existing 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) W. Kerr Scott (Kerr Scott) dam on 
the Yadkin River, near Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina. A 
total of 3.5 acres of federal lands would be occupied by the proposed 
project.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Dean Edwards, P.O. Box 1565, Dover, FL 
33527, (813) 659-3014; and Mr. Kevin Edwards, P.O. Box 143, Mayodan, NC 
27027, (336) 589-6138
    i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502-8087, or 
jennifer.adams@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: 30 days from the issuance 
date of this notice, or July 15, 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 
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. The proposed project would use the existing Kerr Scott dam, 
which is federally owned and administered by the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers (Corps). The proposed project would use releases from the 
reservoir, as directed by the Corps, that would normally be released 
directly to the Yadkin River downstream of the dam. All existing 
facilities would remain, but some features would be modified and new 
facilities would be constructed.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) Modifying the existing 
low-level intake tower to be a multilevel intake structure with 
trashracks; (2) placing a 580-foot-long, 11-foot-diameter steel liner 
in the downstream portion of the existing 749-foot-long reinforced 
concrete water conduit to enable pressurization of the conduit; (3) a 
penstock bifurcation and two 8-foot-diameter steel penstocks; (4) a 
gate at the end of the water conduit, with a Howell-Bunger-ring-jet-
type fixed cone valve installed in the gate; (5) an 80-foot-long by 30-
foot-wide powerhouse containing one 2 MW Kaplan unit and one 2 MW 
propeller-type unit; (6) an 80-foot-wide by 30-foot-long discharge 
channel that joins the Yadkin River at the downstream end of the 
existing stilling basin; (7) a substation; (8) a new underground 12.47-
kilovolt (kV) transmission line that extends 150 feet from the proposed 
powerhouse to an existing utility pole to the south of the powerhouse, 
and an upgraded 3,600-foot-long, 12.47-kV three-phase line that 
connects the utility pole to a Duke Energy substation; and (9) 
appurtenant facilities. The Kerr Scott project would generate 
approximately 22,400 megawatt-hours annually.
    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 access 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 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 Kerr Scott Hydropower 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

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this time. Instead, we are soliciting comments, recommendations, and 
information on the Scoping Document (SD) issued on June 15, 2010.
    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. 2010-14947 Filed 6-18-10; 8:45 am]
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