NortHydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications, 62060 [2011-25838]

Download as PDF 62060 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 194 / Thursday, October 6, 2011 / Notices 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: September 29, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25835 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No., 14238–000] 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), proposing to study the feasibility of the Scooteney 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 to the existing Scooteney reservoir. 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 surplus flows below the Scooteney wasteway outlet structure. The following new facilities are proposed: (1) A 63-inch, 2,850-foot-long underground penstock that would collect water from the Scooteney wasteway; (2) a powerhouse containing one turbine/generator unit with a capacity of 1,110 kilowatts; (3) a VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Oct 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 4.2-mile-long, 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting to the existing Ringold substation; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the project would be 4.8 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 Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14238–000) 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. 2011–25838 Filed 10–5–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Project No., 14237–000] 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), proposing to study the feasibility of the 46A 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 46A wasteway outlet structure. The following new facilities are proposed: (1) A diversion structure that would collect water from the wasteway; (2) two 63-inch-diameter, 750-foot-long underground penstocks connecting the diversion structure with a powerhouse; (3) two turbine/generator units with a combined capacity of 1,600 kilowatts; (4) a 7.5-mile-long, 115kilovolt transmission line connecting to the existing Ringold substation; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the project would be 6.75 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 E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 194 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No., 14238-000]


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), proposing to study the feasibility of the 
Scooteney 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 to the existing Scooteney reservoir. 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 surplus flows below the Scooteney 
wasteway outlet structure. The following new facilities are proposed: 
(1) A 63-inch, 2,850-foot-long underground penstock that would collect 
water from the Scooteney wasteway; (2) a powerhouse containing one 
turbine/generator unit with a capacity of 1,110 kilowatts; (3) a 4.2-
mile-long, 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting to the existing 
Ringold substation; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The estimated 
annual generation of the project would be 4.8 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 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-14238-000) 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. 2011-25838 Filed 10-5-11; 8:45 am]
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