Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Relicensing of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project and the Surrender of the Sullivan Creek Project and Intention To Hold Public Meetings, 20970-20971 [2011-9065]

Download as PDF 20970 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 72 / Thursday, April 14, 2011 / Notices 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. p. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Dated: April 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–9068 Filed 4–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 739–022–VA] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for a new license for the Claytor Hydroelectric Project, located on the New River in Pulaski County, Virginia, and prepared a final environmental assessment (EA). In the final EA, Commission staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of licensing the project and conclude that issuing a license for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the final EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The final EA 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. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:15 Apr 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 For further information, contact Emily Carter at (202) 502–6512. Dated: April 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–9067 Filed 4–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Relicensing of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project and the Surrender of the Sullivan Creek Project and Intention To Hold Public Meetings Boundary Hydroelectric Project Project No. 2144–038 Sullivan Creek Project Project No. 2225–015 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)(18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the applications for license for the Boundary Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2144–38), and the surrender of the Sullivan Creek Project (FERC No. 2225–015). The Boundary Project is located on the Pend Oreille River in Pend Oreille County, Washington. The Sullivan Creek Project is located on Sullivan Lake, and Sullivan Creek and Outlet Creeks, tributaries to the Pend Oreille River that empty into the Boundary Project reservoir. Both projects occupy lands within the Colville National Forest. This draft EIS contains staff evaluations of the applicants’ proposals and the alternatives for relicensing the Boundary Project and surrendering the Sullivan Creek Project. The draft EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian Tribes, the public, the license applicants, and Commission staff. A copy of the draft EIS is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number of either project, excluding the last three digits, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 these or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. All comments must be filed by May 31, 2011, and should reference either Project No. 2144–038, 2225–015, or both as appropriate. Comments 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. 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. Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this draft EIS (18 CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above.1 You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive comments on the draft EIS. The time and location of the meetings are as follows: Nighttime Meeting Date and Time: May 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m. up to 8:30 p.m. (PST) Location: Cutter Theater, 302 Park Street, Metaline Falls, Washington, 99153 Daytime Meeting Date and Time: May 11, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST) Location: Doubletree Hotel City Center, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington, 99201 At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meetings will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public record for the project. These meetings are posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/ 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 72 / Thursday, April 14, 2011 / Notices EventsList.aspx along with other related information. For further information, please contact David Turner at (202) 502–6191 or at david.turner@ferc.gov. Dated: April 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 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. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Dated: April 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–9065 Filed 4–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2011–9064 Filed 4–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. PR10–120–001] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Eagle Rock Desoto Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Filing mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. P–13346–001] Take notice that on April 7, 2011, Eagle Rock Desoto Pipeline, L.P. filed a revised Statement of Operating Conditions to comply with an unpublished delegated letter order issued on November 12, 2010. Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Apr 13, 2011 Jkt 223001 Free Flow Power Corporation; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No. 13346–001. c. Dated Filed: February 18, 2011. d. Submitted By: Free Flow Power Corporation (Free Flow Power), on behalf of its subsidiary Paynebridge, LLC. e. Name of Project: Williams Dam Water Power Project. f. Location: At the existing Williams dam owned by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on the East Fork of the White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. No Federal lands are occupied by the project works or located within the project boundary. 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 Corporation, 239 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114– 2130; or at (978) 283–2822. i. FERC Contact: Aaron Liberty at (202) 502–6862; or e-mail at aaron.liberty@ferc.gov. j. On February 18, 2011, Free Flow Power filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process and provided public notice of its request. On April 7, 2011, the Director, Division of Hydropower Licensing, approved the 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 under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20971 50 CFR part 402 and (b) the Indiana 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 Free Flow Power as the Commission’s non-Federal representative for carrying out informal consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Free Flow Power filed a PreApplication Document (PAD), including a proposed process plan and schedule with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 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 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, 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 email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: April 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–9070 Filed 4–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2299–075] Turlock Irrigation District and Modesto Irrigation District; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of PreApplication Document (PAD), Commencement of Pre-Filing Process, and Scoping; Request for Comments on the PAD and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for a New License and Commencing Pre-filing Process. E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20970-20971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9065]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement for the Relicensing of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project and 
the Surrender of the Sullivan Creek Project and Intention To Hold 
Public Meetings

Boundary Hydroelectric Project
    Project No. 2144-038
Sullivan Creek Project
    Project No. 2225-015

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) 
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)(18 CFR 
part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]), the Office of Energy 
Projects has reviewed the applications for license for the Boundary 
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2144-38), and the surrender of the 
Sullivan Creek Project (FERC No. 2225-015). The Boundary Project is 
located on the Pend Oreille River in Pend Oreille County, Washington. 
The Sullivan Creek Project is located on Sullivan Lake, and Sullivan 
Creek and Outlet Creeks, tributaries to the Pend Oreille River that 
empty into the Boundary Project reservoir. Both projects occupy lands 
within the Colville National Forest.
    This draft EIS contains staff evaluations of the applicants' 
proposals and the alternatives for relicensing the Boundary Project and 
surrendering the Sullivan Creek Project. The draft EIS documents the 
views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, 
affected Indian Tribes, the public, the license applicants, and 
Commission staff.
    A copy of the draft EIS is available for review at the Commission 
or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, 
using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket number of either 
project, excluding the last three digits, to access the document. For 
assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov 
or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    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 these or other pending projects. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support.
    All comments must be filed by May 31, 2011, and should reference 
either Project No. 2144-038, 2225-015, or both as appropriate. Comments 
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. 
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.
    Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this draft EIS (18 
CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified 
above.\1\ You do not need intervenor status to have your comments 
considered.
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    \1\ Interventions may also be filed electronically via the 
Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing 
comments electronically.
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    In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are 
invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive 
comments on the draft EIS. The time and location of the meetings are as 
follows:

Nighttime Meeting

Date and Time: May 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m. up to 8:30 p.m. (PST)
Location: Cutter Theater, 302 Park Street, Metaline Falls, Washington, 
99153

Daytime Meeting

Date and Time: May 11, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST)
Location: Doubletree Hotel City Center, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, 
Spokane, Washington, 99201

    At these meetings, resource agency personnel and other interested 
persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments 
and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meetings will be 
recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) 
will become part of the Commission's public record for the project. 
These meetings are posted on the Commission's calendar located at 
https://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/

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EventsList.aspx along with other related information.
    For further information, please contact David Turner at (202) 502-
6191 or at david.turner@ferc.gov.

    Dated: April 8, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-9065 Filed 4-13-11; 8:45 am]
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