Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation; Notice of Application, 8723-8724 [2011-3306]

Download as PDF jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 31 / Tuesday, February 15, 2011 / Notices with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Types of Application: Amendment to License. b. Project No.: 2100–175. c. Date Filed: January 12, 2011. d. Applicant: California Department of Water Resources (DWR). e. Name of Project: Feather River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Feather River in Butte County near Oroville, California. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Bill Cochran, Chief of DWR’s License Coordination Branch, 1416 Ninth Street, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, California; 530–534–2376. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Lorance Yates, 678–245–3084, lorance.yates@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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. Please include the project number (P– 2100–175) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The California Department of Water Resources, licensee for the Feather River Hydroelectric Project, has filed a request for authorization to temporarily close the Lime Saddle Campground. Due to low seasonal usage by the public, the licensee proposes to close the Lime Saddle Campground from January 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011 in order to perform maintenance at the site. The Lime Saddle Campground contains 44 individual sites and 6 group campsites. During this closure, the public will be directed to the licensee’s other two campgrounds at the project. The Bidwell Canyon Campground contains 75 individual sites and the Loafer Creek Campground contains 137 individual sites and 6 group campsites. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:51 Feb 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling 202–502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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, call 866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call 202–502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments 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 comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (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. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8723 application. 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. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: February 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–3303 Filed 2–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–75–000] Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation; Notice of Application Take notice that on February 1, 2011, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation (MERC), 2665 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, filed an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(f) of the Natural Gas Act for amendment to its service area determination issued in an order dated July 14, 2006, Docket No. CP06–370– 000. MERC also requests: (i) a finding that MERC continues to qualify as a local distribution company (LDC) for purposes of section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA); and (ii) a waiver of the Commission’s accounting and reporting requirements and other regulatory requirements ordinarily applicable to natural gas companies under the NGA and NGPA. 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@gerc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. MERC requests to own facilities located in South Dakota. The request arises from a service agreement between MERC and NorthWestern Corporation doing business as NorthWestern Energy. MERC proposes to take service from NorthWestern Energy near the South Dakota/Minnesota border, and receives gas on the South Dakota side near Big Stone City. MERC will transport the gas, E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 8724 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 31 / Tuesday, February 15, 2011 / Notices on its own facilities, to Minnesota near Ortonville. MERC will own less than 100 feet of pipeline in South Dakota. MERC will serve no customers in South Dakota. The purpose of owning facilities in South Dakota is to bring gas to Minnesota to serve MERC’s customers in Minnesota. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Mary Klyasheff, Integrys Energy Group, Inc., Legal Services Department, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601; phone number (312) 240–4470; or email: MPKyasheff@integrysgroup.com. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, 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 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 original and 7 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. 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: February 18, 2011. Dated: February 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–3306 Filed 2–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES [Project No. 2485–059] First Light Hydro Generating Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:51 Feb 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Types of Application: Non-Project Use and Occupancy of Project Lands. b. Project No.: 2485–059. c. Date Filed: January 14, 2011. d. Applicant: First Light Hydro Generating Company. e. Name of Project: Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project. f. Location: East side of the Connecticut River, Towns of Erving and Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John Howard, Plant Manager, Northfield Mountain Station, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield, MA 01360, (413) 659–4489, John.Howard@gdfsueznacom. i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy, (202) 502–6156, Mark.Ivy@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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. Please include the project number (P– 2485–059) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: First Light Hydro Generating Company proposes to add a solar array (encompassing approximately 10 acres of land) as a non-project use of project lands at the Northfield Pump Storage Project (P– 2485–059). The applicant states that the proposed 2MW utility grade photovoltaic solar array will provide power to Northfield Mountain Visitor’s Center. The solar array would be located between Millers Falls Road on the east and Central Vermont Railroad tracks (on the west) across from the entrance to the Northfield Mountain Visitor’s Center. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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, call 1–866–208- 3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments 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 comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (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. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. 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. If an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8723-8724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3306]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP11-75-000]


Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation; Notice of Application

    Take notice that on February 1, 2011, Minnesota Energy Resources 
Corporation (MERC), 2665 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, filed 
an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(f) of the Natural Gas 
Act for amendment to its service area determination issued in an order 
dated July 14, 2006, Docket No. CP06-370-000. MERC also requests: (i) a 
finding that MERC continues to qualify as a local distribution company 
(LDC) for purposes of section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 
(NGPA); and (ii) a waiver of the Commission's accounting and reporting 
requirements and other regulatory requirements ordinarily applicable to 
natural gas companies under the NGA and NGPA. 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@gerc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    MERC requests to own facilities located in South Dakota. The 
request arises from a service agreement between MERC and NorthWestern 
Corporation doing business as NorthWestern Energy. MERC proposes to 
take service from NorthWestern Energy near the South Dakota/Minnesota 
border, and receives gas on the South Dakota side near Big Stone City. 
MERC will transport the gas,

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on its own facilities, to Minnesota near Ortonville. MERC will own less 
than 100 feet of pipeline in South Dakota. MERC will serve no customers 
in South Dakota. The purpose of owning facilities in South Dakota is to 
bring gas to Minnesota to serve MERC's customers in Minnesota.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Mary 
Klyasheff, Integrys Energy Group, Inc., Legal Services Department, 130 
East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601; phone number (312) 240-
4470; or e-mail: MPKyasheff@integrysgroup.com.
    Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to 
the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed 
comment date, 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 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 original and 7 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.
    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: February 18, 2011.

    Dated: February 8, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-3306 Filed 2-14-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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