FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 40904-40905 [2011-17477]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES 40904 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 12, 2011 / Notices docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. All documents (original and seven copies) filed by paper should be sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P–2524–019) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Application: The licensee proposes to relocate the current Chimney Rock substation to a new location within the project boundary for greater safety and reliability. The major construction related work items for the relocation include (a) Extending the double-circuit 161-kV transmission line from Chimney Rock substation to new Saline Creek substation, (b) installing a new 161 kV transmission line from Saline Creek substation to existing 161 kV bus top of Chimney Rock powerhouse, (c) installing protective relays for 161 kV line at Salina pumped storage powerhouse, and (d) installing underground 13.2 kV station lines from Saline Creek substation to Chimney Rock powerhouse. 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 using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link at https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits (P–2524) 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 e-mail 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, VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jul 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 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. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Dated: July 6, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–17478 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2329–089] FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Amendment of License 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. Type of Application: Amendment of License. b. Project No: 2329–089. c. Date Filed: June 3, 2011. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 d. Applicant: FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC. e. Name of Project: Wyman Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine. g. Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Chad P. Clark, Vice President, FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC, 26 Katherine Drive, Hallowell, ME 04347. Tel: (207) 629– 1818. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Vedula Sarma at (202) 502–6190 or vedula.sarma@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 5, 2011. Comments, protests, and interventions 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 (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 (https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. All documents (original and seven copies) filed by paper should be sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P–2329–089) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Application: The licensee proposes to replace the project’s Unit 1 turbine runner with a more efficient runner. The proposed upgrade would increase the nameplate capacity of the turbine from 34,000 hp (25.5 MW) to 42,400 hp (31.8 MW) and its hydraulic capacity would increase from 2,834 cfs to 3,010 cfs. The licensee also states that as-built nameplate rating of Unit 1 generator is 27 MW instead of E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 12, 2011 / Notices 31.05 MW, and Unit 2 hydraulic capacity is 3,030 cfs instead of 2,984 cfs. The proposed upgrade of Unit 1 and the revised as-built ratings would increase the project’s installed capacity from 83.7 MW to 85.2 MW and the hydraulic capacity would increase by 2.5%, from 8,828 cfs to 9,050 cfs. 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 using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link at https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits (P–2329) 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 e-mail 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. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:14 Jul 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Dated: July 6, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–17477 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13509–001] Turnagain Arm Tidal Electric Energy Project; 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. b. Project No.: 13509–001. c. Dated Filed: May 11, 2011. d. Submitted By: Turnagain Arm Tidal Energy Corporation. e. Name of Project: Turnagain Arm Tidal Electric Energy Project. f. Location: Of the Upper Cook Inlet off the south shore of Fire Island to Point Possession on the northern Kenai Peninsula in the boroughs of Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission’s Regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Dominic Lee, P. E., Turnagain Arm Tidal Energy Corporation, 821 N Street, Suite 207, Anchorage, AK 99501. i. FERC Contact: Kim Nguyen at (202) 502–6105 or e-mail at kim.nguyen@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item o below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40905 agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR Part 402 and (b) the 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. l. Turnagain Arm Tidal Energy Corporation filed with the Commission a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule), pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. m. 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. 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. n. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the PAD and Commission’s staff Scoping Document 1 (SD1), as well as study requests. All comments on the PAD and SD1, and study requests should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and all communications to and from Commission staff related to the merits of the potential application 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:// 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. 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. E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2329-089]


FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Amendment 
of License 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. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 2329-089.
    c. Date Filed: June 3, 2011.
    d. Applicant: FPL Energy Maine Hydro LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Wyman Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Kennebec River in 
Somerset County, Maine.
    g. Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Chad P. Clark, Vice President, FPL Energy 
Maine Hydro LLC, 26 Katherine Drive, Hallowell, ME 04347. Tel: (207) 
629-1818.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Vedula Sarma at (202) 502-6190 or vedula.sarma@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 5, 2011.
    Comments, protests, and interventions 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 (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 
(https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name 
and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly 
encourages electronic filings.
    All documents (original and seven copies) filed by paper should be 
sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number 
(P-2329-089) on any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service 
list for the project. Further, 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Application: The licensee proposes to replace the 
project's Unit 1 turbine runner with a more efficient runner. The 
proposed upgrade would increase the nameplate capacity of the turbine 
from 34,000 hp (25.5 MW) to 42,400 hp (31.8 MW) and its hydraulic 
capacity would increase from 2,834 cfs to 3,010 cfs. The licensee also 
states that as-built nameplate rating of Unit 1 generator is 27 MW 
instead of

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31.05 MW, and Unit 2 hydraulic capacity is 3,030 cfs instead of 2,984 
cfs. The proposed upgrade of Unit 1 and the revised as-built ratings 
would increase the project's installed capacity from 83.7 MW to 85.2 MW 
and the hydraulic capacity would increase by 2.5%, from 8,828 cfs to 
9,050 cfs.
    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 using the ``eLibrary'' link at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp. Enter the docket 
number excluding the last three digits (P-2329) 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 e-mail 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. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, 
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the 
filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the 
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing 
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an 
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

    Dated: July 6, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-17477 Filed 7-11-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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