Notice of Competing Preliminary Permit Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, and Motions To Intervene, 75996-75997 [2010-30595]

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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 30, 2010. Christopher A. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas. [FR Doc. 2010–30632 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13879–000] Kahawai Power 2, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES November 29, 2010. On November 15, 2010, Kahawai Power 2, LLC filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Makaweli River Water Power Project, located in Kauai County, in the state of Hawaii. 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 the following developments: (1) A proposed 6-foot-high and 40foot-long reinforced concrete weir and intake structure on the Kahana stream that will maintain a normal surface VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 06, 2010 Jkt 223001 elevation of 2,200 feet msl; (2) a proposed 8-foot-high and 40-foot-long reinforced concrete weir and intake structure on the Mokuone stream that will maintain a normal surface elevation of 2,200 feet msl; (3) a new 31,000-footlong, steel penstock; (4) a proposed 1.500-foot-long, 48-inch diameter, underground tunnel to convey water from the Mokuone Diversion to the Mokuone Feeder Penstock; (5) a new 1,750-foot-long, 36-inch diameter steel feeder penstock to collect additional flows from the Mokuone Diversion; (6) a proposed 70-foot-long, 40-foot-wide, reinforced concrete powerhouse; (7) a proposed 90-foot-long, 15-foot-wide tailrace; (8) an anticipated proposed transmission line approximately 4.25 miles in length and a voltage of 69kV; (9) a new gravel roadway approximately 1 mile in length; (10) a proposed average annual generation of 23,900 megawatthours. Applicant Contact: Daniel Irvin, CEO, Free Flow Power Corporation, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930; phone: (978) 252–7631. FERC Contact: Mary Greene, 202– 502–8865. 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. 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–13879) in the docket number field to PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–30593 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Competing Preliminary Permit Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, and Motions To Intervene November 30, 2010. Project No. 13741–000 Lock + Hydro Friends Fund XLV Project No. 13748–000 FFP Missouri 9, LLC Project No. 13771–000 Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC Project No. 13789–000 Point Marion Hydro, LLC On May 18, 2010, Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XLV, FFP Missouri 9, LLC, and Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC filed applications, and on May 19, 2010, Point Marion Hydro, LLC filed an application pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of hydropower at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Point Marion Lock and Dam located on the Monongahela River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. 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. Descriptions of the proposed Point Marion Lock and Dam Projects: Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XLV’s project (Project No. 13741–000) would consist of: (1) Two 57-foot-high, 75-footlong prefabricated concrete walls attached to the downstream side of the Corps dam which would support one frame module; (2) each frame module would be 109 feet long and weigh 1.16 million pounds and contain 10 generating units with a total combined capacity of 19.0 megawatts (MW); (3) a new switchyard containing a transformer; and (4) a proposed 11,000foot-long, 36.7-kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting to an existing substation. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 83.277 gigawatt-hours E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 7, 2010 / Notices (GWh), which would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: Mr. Mark R. Stover, Hydro Green Energy LLC, 5090 Richmond Avenue #390, Houston, TX 77056; phone (877) 556–6566 x711. FFP Missouri 9, LLC’s project (Project No. 13748–000) would consist of: (1) An excavated intake channel slightly longer and wider than the powerhouse; (2) a 200-foot-long, 250-foot-wide, 50-foothigh proposed powerhouse containing two generating units having a total installed capacity of 10.6 MW; (3) an excavated tailrace channel slightly longer and wider than the powerhouse; and (4) a proposed 11,500-foot-long, ranging from 34.0 to 230-kV transmission line. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 46.4 GWh, which would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: Ms. Ramya Swaminathan, Free Flow Power Corporation, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930; phone (978) 283–2822. Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC’s project (Project No. 13771–000) would consist of: (1) A proposed 300-foot-long excavated power canal; (2) a 200-footlong, 250-foot-wide, 50-foot-high proposed powerhouse containing two generating units having a total installed capacity of 10.6 MW; (3) a 200-foot-long excavated tailrace; and (4) a proposed 11,500-foot-long, ranging from 34.0 to 230-kV transmission line. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 46.4 GWh, which would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: Mr. Douglas Spaulding, P.E., Nelson Energy, 8441 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 101, Golden Valley, MN 55426; phone (952) 544– 8133. Point Marion Hydro, LLC’s project (Project No. 13789–000) would consist of: (1) A proposed 180-foot-long excavated power canal; (2) a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units having a total installed capacity of 5.6 MW; (3) a 130-foot-long excavated tailrace; and (4) a proposed 3.0-milelong, 69.0-kV transmission line. The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 18.6 GWh, which would be sold to a local utility. Applicant Contact: Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC., P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442; phone (208) 745–0834. FERC Contact: Tim Looney (202) 502– 6096. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Dec 06, 2010 Jkt 223001 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 website https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. 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 seven 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 the Commission’s website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–13741–000, 13748–000, 13771–000, or 13789–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–30595 Filed 12–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–39–000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Application November 30, 2010. Take notice that on November 18, 2010, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI), 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA, 23219 filed an application in Docket No. CP11–39–000 pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the Commission’s Regulations, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate its Northeast Expansion Project. Specifically, the Northeast Expansion Project consists of a total of 32,440 horsepower (hp) of compression to be installed at three existing PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75997 compressor stations in Pennsylvania as follows: 6,130 hp at DTI’s Punxsutawney Compressor Station in Jefferson and Indiana Counties, 10,310 hp at its Ardell Compressor Station Elk County, and 16,000 hp at its Finnefrock Compressor Station in Clinton County. In addition, DTI proposes to install a new meter station and associated facilities at its Punxsutawney Compressor Station and to upgrade an existing regulator station at its Leidy Station in Clinton County. DTI states that it will provide 200,000 dekatherms per day (Dt/d) of firm transportation service to its existing interconnect with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) at the Liedy Station. The estimated cost of the Northeast Expansion Project is approximately $97.3 million. A more detailed description of the project is available in the application which is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This filing 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 ‘‘e-Library’’ 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 for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Brad A. Knisley, Regulatory and Certificates Analyst III, Dominion Transmission, Inc., 701 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 771–4412 (phone), (804) 771–4804 (fax) or brad.a.knisley@dom.com. 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. E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Competing Preliminary Permit Applications Accepted for 
Filing and Soliciting Comments, and Motions To Intervene

November 30, 2010.

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                          Project No. 13741-000
Lock + Hydro Friends Fund XLV
                          Project No. 13748-000
FFP Missouri 9, LLC
                          Project No. 13771-000
Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC
                          Project No. 13789-000
Point Marion Hydro, LLC
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    On May 18, 2010, Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XLV, FFP Missouri 9, LLC, 
and Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC filed applications, and on May 19, 2010, 
Point Marion Hydro, LLC filed an application pursuant to section 4(f) 
of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of 
hydropower at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Point Marion 
Lock and Dam located on the Monongahela River in Fayette County, 
Pennsylvania. 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.
    Descriptions of the proposed Point Marion Lock and Dam Projects:
    Lock+ Hydro Friends Fund XLV's project (Project No. 13741-000) 
would consist of: (1) Two 57-foot-high, 75-foot-long prefabricated 
concrete walls attached to the downstream side of the Corps dam which 
would support one frame module; (2) each frame module would be 109 feet 
long and weigh 1.16 million pounds and contain 10 generating units with 
a total combined capacity of 19.0 megawatts (MW); (3) a new switchyard 
containing a transformer; and (4) a proposed 11,000-foot-long, 36.7-
kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting to an existing substation. 
The proposed project would have an average annual generation of 83.277 
gigawatt-hours

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(GWh), which would be sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Mark R. Stover, Hydro Green Energy LLC, 5090 
Richmond Avenue 390, Houston, TX 77056; phone (877) 556-6566 
x711.
    FFP Missouri 9, LLC's project (Project No. 13748-000) would consist 
of: (1) An excavated intake channel slightly longer and wider than the 
powerhouse; (2) a 200-foot-long, 250-foot-wide, 50-foot-high proposed 
powerhouse containing two generating units having a total installed 
capacity of 10.6 MW; (3) an excavated tailrace channel slightly longer 
and wider than the powerhouse; and (4) a proposed 11,500-foot-long, 
ranging from 34.0 to 230-kV transmission line. The proposed project 
would have an average annual generation of 46.4 GWh, which would be 
sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Ms. Ramya Swaminathan, Free Flow Power 
Corporation, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930; phone (978) 
283-2822.
    Solia 8 Hydroelectric, LLC's project (Project No. 13771-000) would 
consist of: (1) A proposed 300-foot-long excavated power canal; (2) a 
200-foot-long, 250-foot-wide, 50-foot-high proposed powerhouse 
containing two generating units having a total installed capacity of 
10.6 MW; (3) a 200-foot-long excavated tailrace; and (4) a proposed 
11,500-foot-long, ranging from 34.0 to 230-kV transmission line. The 
proposed project would have an average annual generation of 46.4 GWh, 
which would be sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Douglas Spaulding, P.E., Nelson Energy, 8441 
Wayzata Blvd., Suite 101, Golden Valley, MN 55426; phone (952) 544-
8133.
    Point Marion Hydro, LLC's project (Project No. 13789-000) would 
consist of: (1) A proposed 180-foot-long excavated power canal; (2) a 
proposed powerhouse containing two generating units having a total 
installed capacity of 5.6 MW; (3) a 130-foot-long excavated tailrace; 
and (4) a proposed 3.0-mile-long, 69.0-kV transmission line. The 
proposed project would have an average annual generation of 18.6 GWh, 
which would be sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC., P.O. Box 535, 
Rigby, ID 83442; phone (208) 745-0834.
    FERC Contact: Tim Looney (202) 502-6096.
    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 
website https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can 
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior 
registration, using the eComment system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information 
at the end of your comments. 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 seven 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 the 
Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-13741-000, 13748-000, 13771-000, or 13789-
000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-30595 Filed 12-6-10; 8:45 am]
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