NortHydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications, 62061 [2011-25836]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 194 / Thursday, October 6, 2011 / Notices via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site http: //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. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14237–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: September 29, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25837 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14236–000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES NortHydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On July 29, 2011, NortHydro, LLC (NortHydro or applicant) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), to study the feasibility of developing the proposed 16.4 Wasteway Hydroelectric project (project) near Richland in Franklin County, Washington. The wasteway was constructed by the U.S Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Columbia Basin Project, and is situated within and operated by the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District. The wasteway functions as a diversion of surplus water from the irrigation system. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Oct 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The project would collect all excess flows below the wasteway outlet structure. The following new facilities are proposed: (1) A diversion structure that would collect water from the wasteway; (2) three 63-inch diameter, 4,900 foot-long underground penstocks connecting the diversion structure with a powerhouse; (3) three turbine/ generator units with a combined capacity of 1,750 kilowatts; (4) a 7.5mile-long, 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting to the existing Ringold substation; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the project would be 10.0 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Mr. Darius Ruen, P.E., NortHydro, LLC, 3201 Huetter Road, Suite 102, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814; phone (208) 292–0820. FERC Contact: Patrick Murphy; phone (202) 502–8755. Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions to Intervene, Competing Applications (Without Notices of Intent), or Notices of Intent to File Competing Applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14236–000) in the docket number PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62061 field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: September 29, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25836 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9475–4] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of Availability. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s Responsiveness Summary Concerning EPA’s April 13, 2011 Public Notice of Proposed Decisions to Add Waters and Pollutants to Louisiana’s 2008 Section 303(d) List. On April 13, 2011 EPA published a notice in the Federal Register at 76 FR 20664–20665 providing the public the opportunity to review its decision to partially approve and proposal to partially disapprove Louisiana’s 2008 Section 303(d) List. Specifically, EPA approved Louisiana’s listing of 409 waterbody pollutant combinations, and associated priority rankings. EPA proposed to disapprove Louisiana’s decisions not to list three waterbodies. These three waterbodies were added by EPA because the applicable numeric water quality standards marine criterion for dissolved oxygen was not attained in these segments. Based on the Responsiveness Summary, EPA finds no new information or persuasive arguments as to why the three waters should not be added to the 2008 Louisiana Section 303(d) List as proposed. Therefore, EPA is taking Final Action on the addition of three waterbody pollutant combinations to the final Louisiana 2008 Section 303(d) List. The basis for these decisions is described in EPA’s Responsiveness Summary and the Record of Decision. ADDRESSES: Copies of EPA’s Responsiveness Summary Concerning EPA’s September 28, 2011 Public Notice of Final Decisions to Add Waters and Pollutants to Louisiana’s 2008 Section 303(d) List can be obtained at EPA Region 6’s Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/ tmdl/index.htm#303dlists, or by writing or calling Ms. Diane Smith at Water Quality Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 194 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 62061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25836]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14236-000]


NortHydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted 
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing 
Applications

    On July 29, 2011, NortHydro, LLC (NortHydro or applicant) filed an 
application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the 
Federal Power Act (FPA), to study the feasibility of developing the 
proposed 16.4 Wasteway Hydroelectric project (project) near Richland in 
Franklin County, Washington. The wasteway was constructed by the U.S 
Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Columbia Basin Project, and is 
situated within and operated by the South Columbia Basin Irrigation 
District. The wasteway functions as a diversion of surplus water from 
the irrigation system. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if 
issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license 
application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not 
authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities 
or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the 
owners' express permission.
    The project would collect all excess flows below the wasteway 
outlet structure. The following new facilities are proposed: (1) A 
diversion structure that would collect water from the wasteway; (2) 
three 63-inch diameter, 4,900 foot-long underground penstocks 
connecting the diversion structure with a powerhouse; (3) three 
turbine/generator units with a combined capacity of 1,750 kilowatts; 
(4) a 7.5-mile-long, 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting to the 
existing Ringold substation; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The 
estimated annual generation of the project would be 10.0 gigawatt-
hours.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Darius Ruen, P.E., NortHydro, LLC, 3201 
Huetter Road, Suite 102, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814; phone (208) 292-
0820.
    FERC Contact: Patrick Murphy; phone (202) 502-8755.
    Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions to Intervene, Competing 
Applications (Without Notices of Intent), or Notices of Intent to File 
Competing Applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. 
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements 
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and 
competing applications 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.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the 
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-14236-000) in the docket number field to 
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: September 29, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-25836 Filed 10-5-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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