Silt Water Conservancy District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions, 35367-35368 [2012-14446]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 13, 2012 / Notices Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Historic Preservation reporting requirement for the WAP, SEP and EECBG are available for review at the following Web site: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/ historic_preservation.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910–5155; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Historic Preservation for Energy Efficiency Programs; (3) Type of Request: Renewal; (4) Purpose: To collect data on the status of the WAP, SEP, and EECBG activities to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,473; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 2,473; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 5,264; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 0. Statutory Authority: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Pub. L. 89–665 106) establishes that WAP, SEP and EECBG recipients must retain sufficient documentation to demonstrate that the recipient (or subrecipient) has received required approval(s) prior to the expenditure of project funds to alter any historic structure or site. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2012. David T. Danielson, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2012–14398 Filed 6–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14343–000] erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Silt Water Conservancy District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 14343–000. c. Date filed: January 5, 2012. d. Applicant: Silt Water Conservancy District. e. Name of Project: Harvey Gap 400 Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Harvey Gap 400 Project would be located on the VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:45 Jun 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 existing Grass Valley Canal irrigation pipeline in Garfield County, Colorado. The applicant holds an easement for all land on which the project structures will be located. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contacts: Dan Cokley, Schmueser Gordon Meyer, 118 W 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601; Mr. Ryan Broshar, SRA International, 12600 Colfax Ave. W., Lakewood, CO 80304, (303) 233–1275. i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, (202) 502–6778, christopher.chaney@ferc.gov. j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size of the proposed project, as well as the resource agency consultation letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in 18 CFR 4.34(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments filed in response to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/efiling.asp. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. l. Description of Project: The Harvey Gap 400 Project would consist of: (1) A proposed powerhouse containing one generating unit with an installed capacity of between 400 and 875 kilowatts; and (2) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates the project would have an average annual generation of 2,600,000 kilowatt-hours. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35367 m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/elibrary.asp using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, P–14343, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene— Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (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 E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 35368 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 13, 2012 / Notices number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and seven copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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. r. Waiver of Pre-filing Consultation: On August 29, 2011, the applicant requested the agencies to support the waiver of the Commission’s consultation requirements under 18 CFR 4.38(c). On September 1 and 23, and November 22 and 28, 2011, the Colorado Water Quality Control Division, the Colorado Division of Water Resources, the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, respectively, concurred with this request. On September 15, 2011 the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) requested additional information. The applicant provided the additional information on November 22, 2011, and the SHPO provided additional comments on December 6, 2011. No other comments regarding the request for waiver were received. Therefore, we intend to accept the consultation that has occurred on this project during the pre-filing period and we intend to waive pre-filing consultation under section 4.38(c), which requires, among other things, conducting studies requested by resource agencies, and distributing and consulting on a draft exemption application. Dated: June 6, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–14446 Filed 6–12–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:45 Jun 12, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14066–002] Inside Passage Electric Cooperative; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original minor license. b. Project No.: P–14066–002. c. Date filed: May 25, 2012. d. Applicant: Inside Passage Electric Cooperative. e. Name of Project: Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On Gartina Creek, near the Town of Hoonah, Alaska. The project would not occupy any federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Peter A. Bibb, Operations Manager, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 210149, 12480 Mendenhall Loop Road, Auke Bay, AK 99821, (907) 789–3196, pbibb@ak.net. i. FERC Contact: Ryan Hansen, 888 1st St. NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8074, ryan.hansen@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission’s regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 30 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status: June 25, 2012. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. The proposed Gartina Falls project would consist of: (1) A 56-foot-long, 14foot-high concrete diversion structure at the head of Gartina Falls; (2) a sluiceway constructed on the left side of the center diversion section to convey flow to an intake chamber; (3) an approximately 54-inch-diameter, 225foot-long steel penstock that would convey water from the intake chamber to the powerhouse; (4) a powerhouse containing a single 445-kilowatt crossflow turbine/generator unit, discharging flows directly to Gartina Creek; (5) an approximately 3.8-mile-long, 12.5kilovolt transmission line; (6) an approximately 0.5-mile-long access road; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation output for the project is 1.81 gigawatt-hours. o. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may 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 to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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, contact FERC Online Support. p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14343-000]


Silt Water Conservancy District; Notice of Application Accepted 
for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, 
Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 14343-000.
    c. Date filed: January 5, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Silt Water Conservancy District.
    e. Name of Project: Harvey Gap 400 Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed Harvey Gap 400 Project would be located 
on the existing Grass Valley Canal irrigation pipeline in Garfield 
County, Colorado. The applicant holds an easement for all land on which 
the project structures will be located.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contacts: Dan Cokley, Schmueser Gordon Meyer, 118 W 
6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601; Mr. Ryan Broshar, SRA 
International, 12600 Colfax Ave. W., Lakewood, CO 80304, (303) 233-
1275.
    i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, (202) 502-6778, 
christopher.chaney@ferc.gov.
    j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting 
comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and 
prescriptions.
    k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size 
of the proposed project, as well as the resource agency consultation 
letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in 
18 CFR 4.34(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests, 
recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened 
to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments 
filed in response to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian 
tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from 
the issuance date of this notice.
    Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically 
via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
the instructions on the Commission's Web site under https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. The Commission strongly 
encourages electronic filings.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person on the official service list for the 
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the 
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the 
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it must also serve a 
copy of the document on that resource agency.
    l. Description of Project: The Harvey Gap 400 Project would consist 
of: (1) A proposed powerhouse containing one generating unit with an 
installed capacity of between 400 and 875 kilowatts; and (2) 
appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates the project would have 
an average annual generation of 2,600,000 kilowatt-hours.
    m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at 
https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp using the ``eLibrary'' 
link. Enter the docket number, P-14343, in the docket number field to 
access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or 
email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy 
is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h 
above.
    n. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to 
file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or 
before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a 
competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such 
an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an 
interested person to file the competing development application no 
later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the 
particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not 
be accepted in response to this notice.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be 
served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice.
    p. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest or 
a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In 
determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will 
consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be 
received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular 
application.
    q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE 
COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMMENTS'', 
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or 
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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

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number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise 
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All 
comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must 
set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be 
filed by providing the original and seven copies to: The Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, 
DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of 
Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of 
any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each 
representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application. 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.
    r. Waiver of Pre-filing Consultation: On August 29, 2011, the 
applicant requested the agencies to support the waiver of the 
Commission's consultation requirements under 18 CFR 4.38(c). On 
September 1 and 23, and November 22 and 28, 2011, the Colorado Water 
Quality Control Division, the Colorado Division of Water Resources, the 
Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, respectively, concurred with this request. On September 15, 
2011 the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) requested 
additional information. The applicant provided the additional 
information on November 22, 2011, and the SHPO provided additional 
comments on December 6, 2011. No other comments regarding the request 
for waiver were received. Therefore, we intend to accept the 
consultation that has occurred on this project during the pre-filing 
period and we intend to waive pre-filing consultation under section 
4.38(c), which requires, among other things, conducting studies 
requested by resource agencies, and distributing and consulting on a 
draft exemption application.

    Dated: June 6, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-14446 Filed 6-12-12; 8:45 am]
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