Oliver Hydro LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process, 48842-48843 [2011-20041]

Download as PDF sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 48842 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 9, 2011 / Notices g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: James Nuthals, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, 700 North Adams Street, P.O. Box 19001, Green Bay, WI 54301–9001. i. FERC Contact: Jon Cofrancesco, (202) 502–8951, jon.cofrancesco@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: August 31, 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 number (P–2595–134) on any comments or motions filed. k. Description of Application: Wisconsin Public Service Corporation requests Commission approval to authorize Mr. and Mrs. Mark Denis to construct a pathway across project lands to facilitate access between their residence, located outside the project boundary, and their existing private boat dock, located along the project reservoir shoreline. The pathway would cross through project lands classified as ‘‘Natural Shoreline Area’’ within the project’s approved comprehensive land and wildlife management plan. Mr. and Mrs. Denis consulted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Marinette County Land Information Committee, and adjacent landowners on the proposal. 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 (P–2595) 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 2, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–20059 Filed 8–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13005–001] Oliver Hydro LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of PreApplication 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.: 13005–001. c. Dated Filed: May 20, 2011. d. Submitted by: Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC. e. Name of Project: William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The project would occupy 26.9 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps’ Mobile District. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Brent Smith, Symbiotics LLC, 371 Upper Terrace, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97702; (541) 330–8779; or e-mail brent.smith@symbioticsenergy.com. i. FERC Contact: Rachel McNamara at (202) 502–8340; or e-mail at rachel.mcnamara@ferc.gov. j. Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC, filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on May 20, 2011. Symbiotics LLC provided public notice of its request on May 23, 2011. In a letter dated July 20, 2011, the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Symbiotics LLC’s 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 50 CFR, part 402 and (b) the Alabama 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. E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 9, 2011 / Notices l. Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC, filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, 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. n. 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 29, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–20041 Filed 8–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI11–13–000] sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Cottonwood Hydro, LLC; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Petition for Declaratory Order. b. Docket No: DI11–13–000. c. Date Filed: July 22, 2011. d. Applicant: Cottonwood Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Cottonwood Hydro Project. f. Location: The existing Cottonwood Hydro Project is located on Little Cottonwood Creek, in Salt Lake County, Utah, affecting T. 35 S., R. 2 E., sec. 7, Salt Lake Meridian. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. Applicant Contact: Susannah Williams, 5014 East Little Cottonwood VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 Canyon Road, Sandy, UT 84092; telephone: (801) 440–9650; FAX: (801) 303–6896; e-mail: https:// www.susannah@cottonwoodhydro.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, (202) 502–8768, or e-mail address: henry.ecton@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: September 5, 2011. All documents should 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 filed with: 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. Please include the docket number (DI11–13–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The existing Cottonwood Hydro Project consists of an upper and a lower project: The upper project consists of: (1) A fifty-foot-wide concrete weir, directing water into a 2,002-foot-long, 24–28inch-diameter steel penstock; (2) a single-story reinforced concrete powerhouse, containing a 261-kW turbine/generator; (3) a tailrace releasing water into the intake for the lower powerhouse; (4) a 75-foot-long transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The lower project consists of: (1) A fifty-foot-wide concrete weir, directing water into a 5,341-foot-long 24–28-inchdiameter steel penstock; (2) a two-story reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse, containing an 850-kW turbine/generator; (3) a tailrace releasing water into Little Cottonwood Creek; (4) a 200-foot-long transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. When a Petition for Declaratory Order is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the proposed project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48843 water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre-1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may 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. 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, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (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 filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘Comments’’, ‘‘Protests’’, and/or ‘‘Motions to Intervene’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. 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 E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48842-48843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20041]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13005-001]


Oliver Hydro LLC; 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.: 13005-001.
    c. Dated Filed: May 20, 2011.
    d. Submitted by: Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC.
    e. Name of Project: William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam Hydroelectric 
Project.
    f. Location: At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) William 
Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River, in Tuscaloosa 
County, Alabama. The project would occupy 26.9 acres of United States 
lands administered by the Corps' Mobile District.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Brent Smith, Symbiotics LLC, 371 
Upper Terrace, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97702; (541) 330-8779; or e-mail 
brent.smith@symbioticsenergy.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Rachel McNamara at (202) 502-8340; or e-mail at 
rachel.mcnamara@ferc.gov.
    j. Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC, filed its request 
to use the Traditional Licensing Process on May 20, 2011. Symbiotics 
LLC provided public notice of its request on May 23, 2011. In a letter 
dated July 20, 2011, the Director of the Division of Hydropower 
Licensing approved Symbiotics LLC's 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 
50 CFR, part 402 and (b) the Alabama 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.

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    l. Symbiotics LLC, on behalf of Oliver Hydro LLC, filed a Pre-
Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and 
schedule) with the Commission, 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.
    n. 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 29, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-20041 Filed 8-8-11; 8:45 am]
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