Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 51968-51969 [2011-21159]

Download as PDF 51968 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2011 / Notices Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the Philadelphia Lateral Expansion 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 your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before September 12, 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 (CP11–508–000) 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. 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[FR Doc. 2011–21158 Filed 8–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2493–152] Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; 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. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters. b. Project No.: 2493–152. c. Date Filed: July 15, 2011. d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. e. Name of Project: Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: on the Snoqualmie River, in King, Washington. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Lynda Kupfer, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S PSE– 09N, P. O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009–0868, (425) 456–2047, e-mail: lynda.kupfer@pse.com; and Kendall Cammermeyer, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S PSE–09N, P.O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009–0868, (425) 462– 3372, e-mail: kendall.cammermeyer@pse.com. i. FERC Contact: Jake Tung, (202) 502–8757, hong.tung@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: August 26, 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 E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1 jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 161 / Friday, August 19, 2011 / Notices 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–2493–152) on any comments or motions filed. k. Description of Application: The applicant’s license authorizes to construct a 0.15-mile-long, 13.8-kV, three-phase underground transmission line to transfer power from the Plant 1 powerhouse to a switching station located on the opposite bank of the Snoqualmie River. The applicant instead proposes to construct a 0.06mile-long, 115-kV, three-phase overhead transmission line. The applicant indicates that: (1) The proposed overhead line will simplify construction, achieve operational economic efficiencies, and improve reliability; (2) the proposed transmission line will be located on the licensee’s fee-owned property and easements that are currently within the project boundary; and (3) no federallyowned lands are involved with or affected by this amendment. 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–2493) 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, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:32 Aug 18, 2011 Jkt 223001 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. 51969 New Mexico Gas Company, Inc.; Notice of Motion for Extension of Rate Case Filing Deadline consistent with the Commission’s revised policy of periodic review from a triennial to a five year period. The Commission in Order No. 735 modified its policy concerning periodic reviews of rates charges by section 311 and Hinshaw pipelines to extend the cycle for such reviews from three to five years.1 Therefore, NMGC requests that the date for its next rate filing be extended to August 28, 2013, which is five years from the date of NMGC’s most recent rate filing with this Commission. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or to protest this 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 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, August 23, 2011. Take notice that on August 12, 2011, New Mexico Gas Company, Inc. (NMGC) filed a request for an extension 1 Contract Reporting Requirements of Intrastate Natural Gas Companies, Order No. 735, 131 FERC ¶ 61,150 (May 20, 2010). Dated: August 12, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–21159 Filed 8–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR09–18–001] PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 161 (Friday, August 19, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2493-152]


Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; 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. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.
    b. Project No.: 2493-152.
    c. Date Filed: July 15, 2011.
    d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: on the Snoqualmie River, in King, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Lynda Kupfer, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S 
PSE-09N, P. O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009-0868, (425) 456-2047, e-
mail: lynda.kupfer@pse.com; and Kendall Cammermeyer, Puget Sound 
Energy, Inc., M/S PSE-09N, P.O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009-0868, 
(425) 462-3372, e-mail: kendall.cammermeyer@pse.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Jake Tung, (202) 502-8757, hong.tung@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: August 26, 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 paper-filed. 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

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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-2493-
152) on any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Application: The applicant's license authorizes 
to construct a 0.15-mile-long, 13.8-kV, three-phase underground 
transmission line to transfer power from the Plant 1 powerhouse to a 
switching station located on the opposite bank of the Snoqualmie River. 
The applicant instead proposes to construct a 0.06-mile-long, 115-kV, 
three-phase overhead transmission line. The applicant indicates that: 
(1) The proposed overhead line will simplify construction, achieve 
operational economic efficiencies, and improve reliability; (2) the 
proposed transmission line will be located on the licensee's fee-owned 
property and easements that are currently within the project boundary; 
and (3) no federally-owned lands are involved with or affected by this 
amendment.
    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-2493) 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, 
385.211, 385.214. 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.

    Dated: August 12, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-21159 Filed 8-18-11; 8:45 am]
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