Wilkesboro Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, 40801-40802 [2010-17097]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 134 / Wednesday, July 14, 2010 / Notices schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Milestone Target date Filing of comments, motions to intervene, protests, and requests for cooperating agency status. Reply Comments due ............................................................................................ Issue Draft EA ....................................................................................................... Comments on Draft EA Due ................................................................................. Issue Final EA ....................................................................................................... Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–17099 Filed 7–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12642–003] Wilkesboro Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES July 6, 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 dam on the Yadkin River, near Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina. A total of 3.5 acres of federal lands, administered by the Corps, 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. Kevin Edwards, P.O. Box 143, Mayodan, NC 27027; Mr. Dean Edwards, P.O. Box 1565, Dover, FL 33527; i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502–8087, or jennifer.adams@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice, or September 4, 2010. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Jul 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 40801 September 6, 2010. October 19, 2010. March 3, 2011. April 4, 2011. September 2, 2011. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s website (https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/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 and Procedure require all interveners 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 intervener 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 has been accepted for filing, but 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 Corps. The proposed project would use releases from the reservoir, as directed by the Corps, which would normally be released directly to the Yadkin River downstream from 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 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 2.0–MW Kaplan unit and one 2.0–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 of energy 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 website 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 help, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. 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. n. Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified intervention deadline date, a competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified intervention deadline date. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 40802 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 134 / Wednesday, July 14, 2010 / Notices unequivocal statement of intent to submit a development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) names in this public notice. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on, or before, the specified deadline date for the particular application. When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE;’’ (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 protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–17097 Filed 7–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP10–2–001] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES July 8, 2010. Take notice that on July 2, 2010, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 4700 Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP10–2–001, an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission’s regulations, to amend its certificate issued on May 20, 2010 in docket number CP10–2–000. Specifically, Southern Star proposes to VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Jul 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 increase the working gas capacity and amend the operational plan of the Elk City Storage Field located in Elk, Chautauqua, and Montgomery Counties, Kansas. Specifically, Southern Star proposes to convert 1.4 Bcf of cushion gas to working gas, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. In addition, Southern Star seeks a determination that this additional 1.4 Bcf of firm storage service qualifies for market-based rates under Section 4(f) of the NGA. 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. For assistance, call (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to David N. Roberts, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 4700 Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, or by calling (270) 852–4654 (telephone) or (270) 852–5010 (fax). Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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 under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Comment Date: July 29, 2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–17160 Filed 7–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40801-40802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17097]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12642-003]


Wilkesboro Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests

July 6, 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 dam on the Yadkin 
River, near Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina. A total of 3.5 
acres of federal lands, administered by the Corps, 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. Kevin Edwards, P.O. Box 143, Mayodan, NC 
27027; Mr. Dean Edwards, P.O. Box 1565, Dover, FL 33527;
    i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502-8087, or 
jennifer.adams@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: 60 days 
from the issuance date of this notice, or September 4, 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 
website (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 and Procedure require all 
interveners 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 intervener 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 has been accepted for filing, but 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 Corps. The proposed 
project would use releases from the reservoir, as directed by the 
Corps, which would normally be released directly to the Yadkin River 
downstream from 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 2.0-MW Kaplan unit and one 2.0-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 of energy 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 website 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 help, contact FERC 
Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item h.
    You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/e-subscription.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.
    n. Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application 
must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified intervention 
deadline date, a competing development application no later than 120 
days after the specified intervention deadline date. Applications for 
preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice.
    A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, 
and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an

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unequivocal statement of intent to submit a development application. A 
notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) names in this 
public notice.
    Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance 
with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 
385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to 
take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to 
intervene must be received on, or before, the specified deadline date 
for the particular application.
    When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the 
Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions.
    All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE;'' (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 protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise 
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. 
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the 
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served 
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-17097 Filed 7-13-10; 8:45 am]
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