Whitestone Power and Communications; 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, 54753-54754 [2011-22506]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 171 / Friday, September 2, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP11–537–000] erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Application Take notice that on August 19, 2010, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (DTI), with a principal place of business at 701 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA, filed in Docket No. CP11–537–000 an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for all the necessary authorizations required to abandon by sale the East Emporium Measurement and Regulation facility located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Copies of this filing are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site 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. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Questions regarding this application should be directed to Margaret H. Peters, Assistant General Counsel, DominionTransmission, Inc., 701 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 771–3992, FAX (804) 771–3940, and e-mail Margaret.H.Peters@dom.com. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, before the comment date of this notice, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:37 Sep 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions 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) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comment Date: September 15, 2011. Dated: August 25, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–22508 Filed 9–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13305–002] Whitestone Power and Communications; 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. b. Project No.: 13305–002. c. Date Filed: August 22, 2011. d. Submitted By: Whitestone Power and Communications. e. Name of Project: Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy Conversion Power Project (also known as Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project). PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54753 f. Location: On the Tanana River within the Unorganized Borough, near Delta Junction, Alaska. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Steven M. Selvaggio, Whitestone Power and Communications, P.O. Box 1630, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737; (907) 895–4938. i. FERC Contact: Dianne Rodman (202) 502–6077. j. Whitestone Power and Communications (Whitestone) 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; (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 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 (original and eight copies) must be filed with the Commission at the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy Conversion Power Project) and number (P–13305–002), and bear the heading ‘‘Comments on the proposed Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-InStream Energy Conversion Power Project.’’ Any individual or entity interested in submitting comments on the pre-filing materials must do so by September 21, 2011. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-filing’’ link. l. With this notice, we are approving Whitestone’s request to be designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its request to initiate consultation under section 106 of the E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 54754 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 171 / Friday, September 2, 2011 / Notices 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 Alaska 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. This notice does not constitute the Commission’s approval of Whitestone’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. n. The proposed Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy Conversion Power Project would consist of: (1) A 12-foot-wide, 16-foot-diameter Poncelet undershot water wheel; (2) a 34-foot-long, 19- to 24-foot-wide, aluminum-frame floatation platform mounted on a 34-foot-long, 3.5-footdiameter high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) pontoon and a 34-foot-long, 3foot-diameter HDPE pontoon; (3) a 100kilowatt turbine/generator unit; (4) a 33foot-long, 3.5-foot-wide gangway from the shore to the floating pontoon; (5) three anchoring cables to secure the flotation platform to the shore, including a 30-foot-long primary safety tether, a 117-foot-long primary cable, and a 100-foot-long secondary cable; (6) an approximately 900-foot-long transmission cable from the floatation platform to an existing Golden Valley Electric Association distribution line; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The project is anticipated to operate from April until October, with an estimated annual generation of 200 megawatthours. o. 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, 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, of for TTY, (202) 502–8659. p. 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 Date Comments on pre-filing materials due ....................................................................................... Issuance of meeting notice (if needed) ...................................................................................... Public meeting/technical conference (if needed) ....................................................................... Issuance of notice concluding pre-filing process and ILP waiver request determination .......... q. Register online at https://ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: August 25, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–22506 Filed 9–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC11–109–000. Applicants: APX, Inc. Description: Application of APX, Inc. for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Expedited Action. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5128. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:37 Sep 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 September 21, 2011. October 6, 2011. November 7, 2011. October 21, 2011 (if no meeting is needed). December 1, 2011 (if meeting is needed). Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG11–121–000. Applicants: Bellevue Solar, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Bellevue Solar, LLC. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5081. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Docket Numbers: EG11–122–000. Applicants: Yamhill Solar, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Yamhill Solar, LLC. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5082. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Docket Numbers: EG11–123–000. Applicants: Osage Wind, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Osage Wind, LLC. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5101. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER11–4357–001. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Applicants: Marathon Power LLC. Description: Marathon Power LLC submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Amended Tariff to be effective 8/23/ 2011. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5000. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Docket Numbers: ER11–4358–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: Southern California Edison Company submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: LGIA Genesis McCoy Solar Project- NextEra Desert Center Blythe, LLC to be effective 8/25/2011. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5001. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Docket Numbers: ER11–4362–000. Applicants: Alabama Power Company. Description: Alabama Power Company submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Black Warrior NITSA Amendment Filing (Add Terry Wyatt Delivery Point) to be effective 8/1/2011. Filed Date: 08/24/2011. Accession Number: 20110824–5066. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Docket Numbers: ER11–4363–000. E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 171 (Friday, September 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54753-54754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22506]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13305-002]


Whitestone Power and Communications; 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.
    b. Project No.: 13305-002.
    c. Date Filed: August 22, 2011.
    d. Submitted By: Whitestone Power and Communications.
    e. Name of Project: Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream 
Energy Conversion Power Project (also known as Whitestone Poncelet 
RISEC Project).
    f. Location: On the Tanana River within the Unorganized Borough, 
near Delta Junction, Alaska.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Applicant Contact: Steven M. Selvaggio, Whitestone Power and 
Communications, P.O. Box 1630, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737; (907) 895-
4938.
    i. FERC Contact: Dianne Rodman (202) 502-6077.
    j. Whitestone Power and Communications (Whitestone) 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; (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 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 (original and 
eight copies) must be filed with the Commission at the following 
address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings 
with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name 
(Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy Conversion Power 
Project) and number (P-13305-002), and bear the heading ``Comments on 
the proposed Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy 
Conversion Power Project.'' Any individual or entity interested in 
submitting comments on the pre-filing materials must do so by September 
21, 2011.
    Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of 
paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ``e-filing'' link.
    l. With this notice, we are approving Whitestone's request to be 
designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its request to initiate consultation 
under section 106 of the

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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 Alaska 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. This notice does not constitute the Commission's approval of 
Whitestone'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.
    n. The proposed Microturbine Hydrokinetic River-In-Stream Energy 
Conversion Power Project would consist of: (1) A 12-foot-wide, 16-foot-
diameter Poncelet undershot water wheel; (2) a 34-foot-long, 19- to 24-
foot-wide, aluminum-frame floatation platform mounted on a 34-foot-
long, 3.5-foot-diameter high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) pontoon and a 
34-foot-long, 3-foot-diameter HDPE pontoon; (3) a 100-kilowatt turbine/
generator unit; (4) a 33-foot-long, 3.5-foot-wide gangway from the 
shore to the floating pontoon; (5) three anchoring cables to secure the 
flotation platform to the shore, including a 30-foot-long primary 
safety tether, a 117-foot-long primary cable, and a 100-foot-long 
secondary cable; (6) an approximately 900-foot-long transmission cable 
from the floatation platform to an existing Golden Valley Electric 
Association distribution line; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The 
project is anticipated to operate from April until October, with an 
estimated annual generation of 200 megawatt-hours.
    o. 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, 
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, of for TTY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    p. 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 21, 2011.
Issuance of meeting notice (if needed).  October 6, 2011.
Public meeting/technical conference (if  November 7, 2011.
 needed).
Issuance of notice concluding pre-       October 21, 2011 (if no meeting is needed).
 filing process and ILP waiver request   December 1, 2011 (if meeting is needed).
 determination.
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    q. Register online at https://ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm 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: August 25, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-22506 Filed 9-1-11; 8:45 am]
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