Symbiotics, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments; Take Notice That the Following Hydroelectric Application Has Been Filed With the Commission and Is Available for Public Inspection, 20652-20653 [2011-8891]

Download as PDF 20652 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 1975–109, 2777–115, 2061– 088] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application of Land Management Plan Update for the Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls Projects and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Land Management Plan Update. b. Project Nos.: 1975–109, 2777–115, and 2061–088. c. Date Filed: December 22, 2010. d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company. e. Name of Projects: Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Projects. f. Location: The projects are located in south-central Idaho on the Snake River from river mile 551 near Bliss to river mile 592 near Hagerman in Twin Falls, Gooding, and Elmore counties. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: L. Lewis Wardle, Licensing Program Coordinator, Idaho Power, P.O. Box 70, 1221 W Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702, (208) 388–2964, lwardle@idahopower.com. i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy, (202) 502–6156, mark.ivy@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: May 6, 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 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 numbers (P–1975–109, P–2777–115, and P–2061– 088) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of the Application: Idaho Power Company, licensee of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:37 Apr 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Projects, has filed a combined Land Management Plan (LMP) update for the projects. The LMP is a comprehensive plan to manage project lands including control of noxious weeds, protection and enhancement of riparian habitats, and protection and enhancement of shoreline habitats in a manner that is consistent with license requirements and project purposes, and to address the needs and interests of stakeholders. While information regarding the Upper and Lower Malad Hydroelectric Project is also included in the LMP for informational purposes, the LMP is not being updated for this project. 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 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 using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 amendment application. 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 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: April 6, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–8770 Filed 4–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12965–002] Symbiotics, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments; 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.: 12965–002. c. Date Filed: March 25, 2011. d. Applicant: Symbiotics, LLC. e. Name of Project: Wickiup Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed project would be constructed at the existing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Wickiup dam located on E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / Notices the Deschutes River near the city of LaPine in Deschutes County, Oregon. The project would occupy 1.02 acres of Federal lands jointly managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Reclamation. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Brent L. Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Symbiotics, LLC, 371 Upper Terrace, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97702; telephone (541) 330–8779. i. FERC Contact: Matt Cutlip, (503) 552–2762 or matt.cutlip@ferc.gov. j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. Project Description: The proposed project would consist of the following new facilities: (1) Two 8-foot-diameter by 75-foot-long steel penstocks would be connected to the existing twin outlet conduits above the existing regulating tube valves and combine into a 10-footdiameter by 68-foot-long penstock that would deliver flow to a powerhouse; (2) two 8-foot-diameter isolation valves would be constructed within the 75foot-long penstocks; (3) a 50-foot by 50foot concrete powerhouse would be located on the northwest side of the existing concrete stilling basin and would house one generating unit with a total installed capacity of 7.15 megawatts; (4) a fish killing rotor system would be constructed downstream of the powerhouse draft tube to prevent non-native fish species from surviving Kaplan turbine passage into the Deschutes River downstream of the project; (5) a tailrace picket barrier would be constructed downstream of the fish killing rotor system to protect upstream migrating fish; (6) a 135-footlong, 24.9-kilovolt transmission line would be buried and would connect the project to an existing power line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on 20653 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, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. 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. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Notice of Acceptance/Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis ................................................................................................ Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions .............................................................. Commission issues Draft EA ............................................................................................................................................................ Comments on Draft EA .................................................................................................................................................................... Modified Terms and Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................ Commission Issues Final EA ............................................................................................................................................................ June 2011. August 2011. February 2012. March 2012. May 2012. August 2012. o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: April 7, 2011 Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–8891 Filed 4–12–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–145–000] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC; Notice of Application Take notice that on March 24, 2011, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT), 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056, filed in Docket No. CP11–145–000, an application, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and part 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Regulations, to construct and operate a new electric compressor station with appurtenant facilities; to upgrade existing pipeline facilities; and VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:37 Apr 12, 2011 Jkt 223001 to install auxiliary facilities at an existing compressor station, all located in Orange County, Florida (known as The Cape Canaveral Project). Specifically, FGT proposes to construct and operate a new Compressor Station No. 32 consisting of two (2) 15,000 horsepower electric units connecting to FGT’s existing 26-inch mainline; to upgrade 800 feet of existing 26-inch mainline to allow for higher design pressure at the tie-ins of the suction and discharge piping; and to install auxiliary facilities at FGT’s existing Compressor Station No. 18. FGT also states that it has entered into an agreement with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in which FPL agrees to reimburse FGT for the costs of the proposed facilities, including the ongoing operation and maintenance costs and electric power cost. In conjunction, FGT plans to abandon and remove the existing Cape Canaveral Measurement and Regulator Station (M&R Station) and will contruct a new M&R station and associated facilities pursuant to its Blanket Certificate in Docket No. CP82–553–000. The total estimated cost for the proposed Cape Canaveral Project is $81.44 million, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 this application should be directed to Stephen Veatch, Senior Director of Certificates & Tariffs, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056, or call (713) 989–2024, or fax (713) 989–1158, or by e-mail Stephen.Veatch@sug.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) E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20652-20653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8891]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12965-002]

Symbiotics, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With
the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and
Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments; 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.: 12965-002.
c. Date Filed: March 25, 2011.
d. Applicant: Symbiotics, LLC.
e. Name of Project: Wickiup Dam Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The proposed project would be constructed at the
existing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Wickiup dam located
on

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the Deschutes River near the city of LaPine in Deschutes County,
Oregon. The project would occupy 1.02 acres of Federal lands jointly
managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Reclamation.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Brent L. Smith, Chief Operating Officer,
Symbiotics, LLC, 371 Upper Terrace, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97702; telephone
(541) 330-8779.
i. FERC Contact: Matt Cutlip, (503) 552-2762 or
matt.cutlip@ferc.gov.
j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this
time.
k. Project Description: The proposed project would consist of the
following new facilities: (1) Two 8-foot-diameter by 75-foot-long steel
penstocks would be connected to the existing twin outlet conduits above
the existing regulating tube valves and combine into a 10-foot-diameter
by 68-foot-long penstock that would deliver flow to a powerhouse; (2)
two 8-foot-diameter isolation valves would be constructed within the
75-foot-long penstocks; (3) a 50-foot by 50-foot concrete powerhouse
would be located on the northwest side of the existing concrete
stilling basin and would house one generating unit with a total
installed capacity of 7.15 megawatts; (4) a fish killing rotor system
would be constructed downstream of the powerhouse draft tube to prevent
non-native fish species from surviving Kaplan turbine passage into the
Deschutes River downstream of the project; (5) a tailrace picket
barrier would be constructed downstream of the fish killing rotor
system to protect upstream migrating fish; (6) a 135-foot-long, 24.9-
kilovolt transmission line would be buried and would connect the
project to an existing power line; and (6) appurtenant facilities.
l. Locations of the Application: 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 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, 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 item
(h) above.
m. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.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. Procedural Schedule:
The application will be processed according to the following
preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be
made as appropriate.

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Milestone Target date
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Notice of Acceptance/Notice of Ready for June 2011.
Environmental Analysis.
Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms August 2011.
and conditions, and fishway prescriptions.
Commission issues Draft EA................... February 2012.
Comments on Draft EA......................... March 2012.
Modified Terms and Conditions................ May 2012.
Commission Issues Final EA................... August 2012.
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o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice
of ready for environmental analysis.

Dated: April 7, 2011
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-8891 Filed 4-12-11; 8:45 am]
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