Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; 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, 41790-41791 [2011-17747]

Download as PDF 41790 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 136 / Friday, July 15, 2011 / Notices compressor stations, and access roads). Our EA for this project will document our findings on the impacts on historic properties and summarize the status of consultations under section 106. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please send them so that they will be received in Washington, DC, on or before August 8, 2011. For your convenience, there are three methods which you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances please reference the project docket number (CP11–481–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert eFiling staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. (1) You may file your comments electronically by using the eComment feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. An eComment is an easy method for interested persons to submit brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You may file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature, which is located on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. A comment on a particular project is considered a ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You may file a paper copy of your comments at the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Environmental Mailing List The environmental mailing list includes federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 Jul 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 and newspapers. This list also includes all affected landowners (as defined in the Commission’s regulations) who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property or mineral rights may be used permanently or temporarily for project purposes, and anyone who submits comments on the project. 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An intervenor formally participates in the proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User’s Guide under the ‘‘e-filing’’ link on the Commission’s Web site. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP11–481). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. 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[FR Doc. 2011–17749 Filed 7–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12718–002] Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; 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 a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent To File a License Application for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project. 1 Notice of technical conference: increasing realtime and day-ahead market efficiency through improved software, 76 Fed. Reg. 28,022 (2011). E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 41791 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 136 / Friday, July 15, 2011 / Notices b. Project No.: 12718–002. c. Date Filed: June 28, 2011. d. Submitted By: Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC (Natural Currents). e. Name of Project: Wards Island Tidal Energy Project. f. Location: Off the south shore of Wards Island, in the Hell Gate Waterway near the junction of the Harlem River, East River, and Long Island Sound in New York City, NY. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Roger Bason, President, Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Blvd, Highland, NY 12528; (845) 691–4008. i. FERC Contact: Emily Carter at (202) 502–6512 or e-mail at emily.carter@ferc.gov. j. Natural Currents 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 application 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 (ESA) 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 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 Jul 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Any individual or entity interested in submitting comments on the pre-filing materials must do so by September 6, 2011. l. With this notice, we are approving Natural Current’s request to be designated as the non-federal representative for section 7 of the 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 New York 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. With this notice, we also are asking federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in paragraph ‘‘k’’ above. n. This notice does not constitute the Commission’s approval of Natural Current’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. o. The proposed Wards Island Tidal Energy Project would consist of: (1) A 15-meter-long, 1.6-meter-diameter, vessel mounted 150-kW Natural Currents Sea Dragon Tidal Turbine; (2) a vessel-based deployment Principal Project Works or Structural Support system; (3) six 40-foot-long steel support pilings; (3) a 50-meter-long subsea transmission line connecting to an electrical cabinet owned by the New York City Parks; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The hydrokinetic project would have an estimated average annual generation of 350,400 kilowatt hours per year. p. 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 (12718), excluding the last three digits in the PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. q. 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 Comments on pre-filing materials due. Issuance of meeting notice (if needed). Public meeting/technical conference (if needed). Date September 6, 2011. September 21, 2011. October 21, 2011. r. 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: July 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–17747 Filed 7–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8997–9) Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 07/04/2011 Through 07/08/2011 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: In accordance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA is required to make its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies public. Historically, EPA met this mandate by publishing weekly notices of availability of EPA comments, which includes a brief summary of EPA’s comment letters, in the Federal Register. Since February 2008, EPA has included its comment letters on EISs on its Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/ nepa/eisdata.html. Including the entire EIS comment letters on the Web site satisfies the Section 309(a) requirement E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12718-002]


Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC; 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

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent To File a License Application 
for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project.

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    b. Project No.: 12718-002.
    c. Date Filed: June 28, 2011.
    d. Submitted By: Natural Currents Energy Services, LLC (Natural 
Currents).
    e. Name of Project: Wards Island Tidal Energy Project.
    f. Location: Off the south shore of Wards Island, in the Hell Gate 
Waterway near the junction of the Harlem River, East River, and Long 
Island Sound in New York City, NY.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Applicant Contact: Roger Bason, President, Natural Currents 
Energy Services, LLC, 24 Roxanne Blvd, Highland, NY 12528; (845) 691-
4008.
    i. FERC Contact: Emily Carter at (202) 502-6512 or e-mail at 
emily.carter@ferc.gov.
    j. Natural Currents 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 application 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 (ESA) 
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 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 at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, 
(202) 502-8659. 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. Any individual or entity interested in submitting comments on 
the pre-filing materials must do so by September 6, 2011.
    l. With this notice, we are approving Natural Current's request to 
be designated as the non-federal representative for section 7 of the 
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 New York 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. With this notice, we also are asking federal, state, local, and 
tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or expertise with respect to 
environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the 
environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating 
status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in 
paragraph ``k'' above.
    n. This notice does not constitute the Commission's approval of 
Natural Current'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.
    o. The proposed Wards Island Tidal Energy Project would consist of: 
(1) A 15-meter-long, 1.6-meter-diameter, vessel mounted 150-kW Natural 
Currents Sea Dragon Tidal Turbine; (2) a vessel-based deployment 
Principal Project Works or Structural Support system; (3) six 40-foot-
long steel support pilings; (3) a 50-meter-long subsea transmission 
line connecting to an electrical cabinet owned by the New York City 
Parks; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The hydrokinetic project would 
have an estimated average annual generation of 350,400 kilowatt hours 
per year.
    p. 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 
(12718), 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.
    q. 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......  September 6, 2011.
Issuance of meeting notice (if needed)....  September 21, 2011.
Public meeting/technical conference (if     October 21, 2011.
 needed).
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    r. Register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.

    Dated: July 8, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-17747 Filed 7-14-11; 8:45 am]
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