Whitestone Power and Communications; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Draft Application, Request for Waivers of Integrated Licensing Process Regulations Necessary for Expedited Processing of a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project License Application, and Soliciting Comments, 5582-5583 [2011-2146]

Download as PDF 5582 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 1, 2011 / Notices 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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–2097 Filed 1–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13305–001] Whitestone Power and Communications; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Draft Application, Request for Waivers of Integrated Licensing Process Regulations Necessary for Expedited Processing of a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project License Application, and Soliciting Comments January 21, 2011. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent To File a License Application for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project. b. Project No.: 13305–001. c. Date Filed: January 18, 2011. d. Submitted By: Whitestone Power and Communications. e. Name of Project: Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project.1 f. Location: On the Tanana River within the Unorganized Borough, near Delta Junction, Alaska. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Steven M. Selvaggio, Whitestone Power and Communications, P.O. Box 1630, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737; (907) 895–4938. i. FERC Contact: Dianne Rodman (202) 502–6077. j. Whitestone Power and Communications (Whitestone) has filed with the Commission: (1) A notice of intent (NOI) to file an application for an original license for a hydrokinetic pilot project and a draft license with monitoring plans; (2) a request for waivers of the integrated licensing process regulations necessary for expedited processing of a hydrokinetic pilot project license application; (3) a proposed process plan and schedule; (4) a request to be designated as the nonFederal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act consultation; and (5) a request to be designated as the non-Federal representative for section 106 consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act (collectively the prefiling materials). k. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the pre-filing materials listed in paragraph j above, including the draft license application and monitoring plans. All comments should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments must be filed with the Commission. 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/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://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. 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. All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project) and number (P–13305–001), and bear the heading ‘‘Comments on the proposed Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project’’ Any individual or entity interested in submitting comments on the pre-filing materials must do so by March 21, 2011. l. With this notice, we are approving Whitestone’s request to be designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its request to initiate consultation under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and recommending that it begin informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service as required by section 7 of ESA; and (b) the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. m. This notice does not constitute the Commission’s approval of Whitestone’s request to use the Pilot Project Licensing Procedures. Upon its review of the project’s overall characteristics relative to the pilot project criteria, the draft license application contents, and any comments filed, the Commission will determine whether there is adequate information to conclude the pre-filing process. n. The proposed Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project would consist of: (1) A 12-foot-wide, 16-foot-diameter Poncelet undershot water wheel; (2) a 34-footlong, 19- to 24.5-foot-wide, aluminumframe floatation platform mounted on a 34-foot-long, 3.5-foot-diameter highdensity-polyethylene (HDPE) pontoon and a 34-foot-long, 3-foot-diameter HDPE pontoon; (3) a 100-kilowatt turbine/generator unit; (4) a 33-footlong, 3.5-foot-wide gangway from the shore to the floating pontoon; (5) anchoring and transmission cables from the floatation platform to the shore; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project is anticipated to operate from April until October, with an estimated annual generation of 200 megawatt-hours. o. A copy of the draft license application and all pre-filing materials are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (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 at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, of for TTY, (202) 502–8659. p. Pre-filing process schedule. The pre-filing process will be conducted pursuant to the following tentative schedule. Revisions to the schedule below may be made based on staff’s review of the draft application and any comments received. Milestone Date Comments on pre-filing materials due ..................................................................................................... Issuance of meeting notice (if needed) ................................................................................................... Public meeting/technical conference (if needed) ..................................................................................... 1 The project was named the Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy Conversion VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:05 Jan 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 March 21, 2011. April 5, 2011. May 5, 2011. Power Project in the preliminary permit for Project No. 13305. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 5583 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 1, 2011 / Notices Milestone Date Issuance of notice concluding pre-filing process and ILP waiver request determination ....................... April 20, 2011 (if no meeting is needed). May 20, 2011 (if meeting is needed). q. Register online at https://ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. P–13403–001, P–13404–001, P–13405–001, P–13406–001, P–13407–001, P–13408–001, P–13410–001, P–13411–001, and P–13412–001] Clear River Power, et al.; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process [FR Doc. 2011–2146 Filed 1–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P January 25, 2011. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project Nos.: 13403–001, 13404– 001, 13405–001, 13406–001, 13407–001, 13408–001, 13410–001, 13411–001, and 13412–001 c. Dated Filed: December 1, 2010 d. Submitted By: Clear River Power, et al. (Clear River Power), subsidiaries of Free Flow Power Corporation e. Name of Projects: Luke Chute Lock and Dam Project, P–13403–001; Beverly Lock and Dam Project, P–13404–001; Devola Lock and Dam Project, P–13405– 001; Malta/McConnelsville Lock and Dam Project, P–13406–001; Lowell Lock and Dam Project, P–13407–001; Philo Lock and Dam Project, P–13408–001; Ellis Lock and Dam Project, P–13410– 001; Rokeby Lock and Dam Project, P– 13411–001; and Zanesville Lock and Dam Project, P–13412–001 f. Location: At existing locks and dams formally owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers but now owned and operated by the state of Ohio on the Muskingum River in Washington, Morgan, and Muskingum counties, Ohio. (See table below for specific project locations) Projects County(s) City/town P–13403 ...... Luke Chute Lock and Dam .......................................... P–13404 ...... P–13405 ...... P–13406 ...... Beverly Lock and Dam ................................................. Devola Lock and Dam .................................................. Malta/McConnelsville Lock and Dam ........................... Washington ....................... Morgan Washington ....................... Washington ....................... Morgan .............................. P–13407 P–13408 P–13410 P–13411 P–13412 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Project No. Lowell Lock and Dam ................................................... Philo Lock and Dam ..................................................... Ellis Lock and Dam ...................................................... Rokeby Lock and Dam ................................................. Zanesville Lock and Dam ............................................. Washington ....................... Muskingum ........................ Muskingum ........................ Morgan .............................. Muskingum ........................ between the cities of Stockport and Beckett. upstream of the city of Beverly. near the city of Devola. southern shore of the town of McConnelsville. west of the city of Lowell. north of the city of Philo. east of town of Ellis. near the city of Rokeby. near the center of the city of Zanesville. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 808(b)(1) and 18 CFR 5.5 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Ramya Swaminathan, Chief Operating Officer, Free Flow Power, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930; or at (978) 252– 7361. i. FERC Contact: Joseph Adamson at (202) 502–8085; or e-mail at joseph.adamson@ferc.gov. j. On December 1, 2010, the Clear River Power, filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process and provided public notice of its request. In a letter dated January 21, 2011, the Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing, approved the Clear River Power’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:05 Jan 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, Part 402; (b) NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920; and (c) the Ohio State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating the Clear River Power as the Commission’s non-federal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, section 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 m. Clear River Power filed a PreApplication Document (PAD), including a proposed process plan and schedule with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.5 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s website (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 at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. o. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via e- E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5582-5583]
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. 13305-001]


Whitestone Power and Communications; Notice of Intent To File 
License Application, Filing of Draft Application, Request for Waivers 
of Integrated Licensing Process Regulations Necessary for Expedited 
Processing of a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project License Application, and 
Soliciting Comments

January 21, 2011.
    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent To File a License Application 
for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project.
    b. Project No.: 13305-001.
    c. Date Filed: January 18, 2011.
    d. Submitted By: Whitestone Power and Communications.
    e. Name of Project: Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project.\1\
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    \1\ The project was named the Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-
In-Stream Energy Conversion Power Project in the preliminary permit 
for Project No. 13305.
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    f. Location: On the Tanana River within the Unorganized Borough, 
near Delta Junction, Alaska.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Applicant Contact: Steven M. Selvaggio, Whitestone Power and 
Communications, P.O. Box 1630, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737; (907) 895-
4938.
    i. FERC Contact: Dianne Rodman (202) 502-6077.
    j. Whitestone Power and Communications (Whitestone) has filed with 
the Commission: (1) A notice of intent (NOI) to file an application for 
an original license for a hydrokinetic pilot project and a draft 
license with monitoring plans; (2) a request for waivers of the 
integrated licensing process regulations necessary for expedited 
processing of a hydrokinetic pilot project license application; (3) a 
proposed process plan and schedule; (4) a request to be designated as 
the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species 
Act consultation; and (5) a request to be designated as the non-Federal 
representative for section 106 consultation under the National Historic 
Preservation Act (collectively the pre-filing materials).
    k. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the pre-filing 
materials listed in paragraph j above, including the draft license 
application and monitoring plans. All comments should be sent to the 
address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments must be filed 
with the Commission. 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/efiling.asp. 
Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without 
prior registration, using the eComment system at https://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. 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.
    All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the 
project name (Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project) and number (P-13305-
001), and bear the heading ``Comments on the proposed Whitestone 
Poncelet RISEC Project'' Any individual or entity interested in 
submitting comments on the pre-filing materials must do so by March 21, 
2011.
    l. With this notice, we are approving Whitestone's request to be 
designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its request to initiate consultation 
under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and 
recommending that it begin informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service as 
required by section 7 of ESA; and (b) the Alaska State Historic 
Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical 
Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory 
Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    m. This notice does not constitute the Commission's approval of 
Whitestone's request to use the Pilot Project Licensing Procedures. 
Upon its review of the project's overall characteristics relative to 
the pilot project criteria, the draft license application contents, and 
any comments filed, the Commission will determine whether there is 
adequate information to conclude the pre-filing process.
    n. The proposed Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project would consist of: 
(1) A 12-foot-wide, 16-foot-diameter Poncelet undershot water wheel; 
(2) a 34-foot-long, 19- to 24.5-foot-wide, aluminum-frame floatation 
platform mounted on a 34-foot-long, 3.5-foot-diameter high-density-
polyethylene (HDPE) pontoon and a 34-foot-long, 3-foot-diameter HDPE 
pontoon; (3) a 100-kilowatt turbine/generator unit; (4) a 33-foot-long, 
3.5-foot-wide gangway from the shore to the floating pontoon; (5) 
anchoring and transmission cables from the floatation platform to the 
shore; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project is anticipated to 
operate from April until October, with an estimated annual generation 
of 200 megawatt-hours.
    o. A copy of the draft license application and all pre-filing 
materials are available for review at the Commission in the Public 
Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site (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 at 
FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, of for TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    p. Pre-filing process schedule. The pre-filing process will be 
conducted pursuant to the following tentative schedule. Revisions to 
the schedule below may be made based on staff's review of the draft 
application and any comments received.

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                  Milestone                                                   Date
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Comments on pre-filing materials due.........  March 21, 2011.
Issuance of meeting notice (if needed).......  April 5, 2011.
Public meeting/technical conference (if        May 5, 2011.
 needed).

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Issuance of notice concluding pre-filing       April 20, 2011 (if no meeting is needed).
 process and ILP waiver request determination.
                                               May 20, 2011 (if meeting is needed).
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    q. Register online at https://ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm to be 
notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or 
other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-2146 Filed 1-31-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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