Kendall Head Tidal Energy Project; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications, 61479-61480 [2010-24936]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 5, 2010 / Notices during the technical conference. Commenters are encouraged to use the questions presented in the agenda for the conference to organize their comments. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–24942 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12680–004] Western Passage OCGenTM Power Project; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES September 24, 2010. On July 1, 2010, ORPC Maine, LLC (ORPC Maine) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Western Passage OCGenTM Power Project, located in Western Passage, in the vicinity of the City of Eastport, Washington County, Maine. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project would consist of: (1) 2 OCGenTM hydrokinetic tidal devices each consisting of four 150kilowatt turbine generator units for a combined capacity of 1,200 kilowatts; (2) an anchoring support structure; (3) a mooring system; (4) a 1,500-foot-long submersible cable connecting the turbine-generating units of each device to a shore station; (5) a 2,800-foot-long, 34.5-kilovolt transmission line connecting the shore station to an existing distribution line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Western Passage OCGenTM Power Project would be 3.12 to 3.96 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Christopher R. Sauer, President and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company, LLC, 120 Exchange Street, Suite 508, Portland, Maine 04101; phone: (207) 772–7707. FERC Contact: Michael Watts, 202– 502–6123. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:36 Oct 04, 2010 Jkt 223001 (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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 ‘‘eComment.’’ 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. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–12680) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–24981 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13801–000] Kendall Head Tidal Energy Project; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications September 24, 2010. On June 29, 2010, ORPC Maine, LLC (ORPC Maine) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Kendall Head Tidal Energy Project, located in the Western Passage in the Atlantic Ocean in Washington County, Maine. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61479 the permit holder to perform any landdisturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project would consist of: (1) 4 OCGenTM hydrokinetic tidal devices each consisting of two 150kilowatt turbine generator units for a combined capacity of 1,200 kilowatts; (2) an anchoring support structure; (3) a mooring system; (4) a 2,700-foot-long submersible cable connecting the turbine-generating units to a shore station; (5) a 8,500-foot-long, 34.5kilovolt transmission line connecting the shore station to an existing distribution line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Kendall Head Tidal Energy Project would be 3.12 to 3.96 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Christopher R. Sauer, President and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company, LLC, 120 Exchange Street, Suite 508, Portland, Maine 04101; phone: (207) 772–7707. FERC Contact: Michael Watts, 202– 502–6123. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13801) in the docket number field to E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 61480 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 5, 2010 / Notices access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–24936 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12711–004] Cobscook Bay OCGenTM Power; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES September 24, 2010. On July 1, 2010, ORPC Maine, LLC (ORPC Maine) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Cobscook Bay OCGenTM Power Project, located in the Cobscook Bay, near the City of Eastport, Washington County, Maine. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any landdisturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed project would consist of: (1) 5 TidGenTM hydrokinetic tidal devices each consisting of a bottom support frame and a single 150-kilowatt turbine generator unit for a combined capacity of 750 kilowatts; (2) a 4,530foot-long submersible cable connecting the turbine-generating units of each device to a shore station; (3) a 100-footlong, 13-kilovolt transmission line connecting the shore station to an existing distribution line; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Cobscook Bay OCGen Power Project would be 1.95 to 2.48 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Christopher R. Sauer, President and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Company, LLC, 120 Exchange Street, Suite 508, Portland, Maine 04101; phone: (207) 772–7707. FERC Contact: Michael Watts, 202– 502–6123. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:36 Oct 04, 2010 Jkt 223001 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–12711) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–24933 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP10–502–000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization September 29, 2010. Take notice that on September 21, 2010, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South), 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046, filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208, and 157.210 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authorization to drill construct an additional compressor unit in Mobile County, Alabama. Specifically, Gulf South proposes to construct one 2,375 horsepower (hp) reciprocating compressor unit at its existing Airport Compressor Station. Gulf South states that the additional compressor unit is necessary to increase the reliability of the Airport Compressor Station by allowing the station to operate at both a lower minimum flow and higher PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 maximum flow. Additionally, Gulf South proposes to construct a new building to house the existing 4,735 hp compressor unit, the new 2,375 hp unit, and a service crane/warehouse area, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also 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, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to M. L. Gutierrez, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP, 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046, telephone no. (713) 479– 8252, facsimile no. (713) 479–1745 and E-mail: Nell.Gutierrez@bwpmlp.com. Any person 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. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–24957 Filed 10–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13801-000]


Kendall Head Tidal Energy Project; Notice of Preliminary Permit 
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To 
Intervene, and Competing Applications

September 24, 2010.
    On June 29, 2010, ORPC Maine, LLC (ORPC Maine) filed an application 
for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power 
Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Kendall Head Tidal 
Energy Project, located in the Western Passage in the Atlantic Ocean in 
Washington County, Maine. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if 
issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license 
application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not 
authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities 
or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the 
owners' express permission.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) 4 OCGen\TM\ hydrokinetic 
tidal devices each consisting of two 150-kilowatt turbine generator 
units for a combined capacity of 1,200 kilowatts; (2) an anchoring 
support structure; (3) a mooring system; (4) a 2,700-foot-long 
submersible cable connecting the turbine-generating units to a shore 
station; (5) a 8,500-foot-long, 34.5-kilovolt transmission line 
connecting the shore station to an existing distribution line; and (6) 
appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Kendall 
Head Tidal Energy Project would be 3.12 to 3.96 gigawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Christopher R. Sauer, President and CEO, Ocean 
Renewable Power Company, LLC, 120 Exchange Street, Suite 508, Portland, 
Maine 04101; phone: (207) 772-7707.
    FERC Contact: Michael Watts, 202-502-6123.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing 
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file 
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. 
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements 
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and 
competing applications 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.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the 
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-13801) in the docket number field to

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access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-24936 Filed 10-4-10; 8:45 am]
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