The City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 35619-35620 [2013-14014]
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Two hydroelectric turbines within the
existing hydroelectric station with a
total nameplate capacity of 292
kilowatts; (2) a combination of 14 feet of
16-inch diameter discharge pipeline
connecting to 40 feet of 30-inch
diameter discharge pipeline, laid
underground outside the existing
hydroelectric station building, used to
connect the turbines to the influent
header; and (3) appurtenant facilities.
The applicant estimates the project
would have an average annual
generation of 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/docsfiling/elibrary.asp using the ‘‘eLibrary’’
link. Enter the docket number, P–14506,
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.
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q. All filings must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST,’’
‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’
‘‘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
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 October 25, 2012, the applicant
requested the agencies to support the
waiver of the Commission’s
consultation requirements under 18 CFR
4.38(c). On January 25, 2013, the Bureau
of Reclamation provided comments and
agreed to waive the pre-filing
consultation. On January 28, 2013, the
California Department of Fish and
Wildlife provided comments and
confirmed the request for the pre-filing
consultation waiver. 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.
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Dated: June 6, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013–14015 Filed 6–12–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 2775–009]
The City of Holyoke Gas & Electric
Department; Notice of Application
Accepted for Filing, 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. Type of Application: Surrender of
License.
b. Project No.: 2775–009.
c. Date Filed: May 17, 2013.
d. Applicant: The City of Holyoke Gas
& Electric Department (HG&E).
e. Name of Project: Gill Mill (D
Wheel).
f. Location: On the Holyoke Canal, in
Hampden County, Massachusetts.
g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 6.1.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul S.
Ducheney, Superintendent—Electric
Production, Holyoke Gas & Electric
Department, 99 Suffolk Street, Holyoke,
MA 01040, (413) 536–9340,
ducheney@hged@com; Nancy J.
Skancke, NJS Law PLC, 1025 Conn. Ave.
NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC
20036–5417. (202) 327–5460,
njskancke@njs-law.com.
i. FERC Contact: Ms. Krista Sakallaris,
(202) 502–6302,
krista.sakallaris@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments,
motions to intervene, and protests, is 30
days from the issuance date of this
notice. 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
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.
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Please include the project number (P–
2775–009) on any comments, motions,
or protests filed.
k. Description of Request: The
applicant proposes to surrender the
license and decommission the
generating facilities for the Gill Mill (D
Wheel) Project (P–2775). The applicant
states that the project became inoperable
due to a fire in May 2012; after which
the licensee determined it is not
economical to repair the facilities. The
licensee is proposing to decommission
by disconnecting the generating
equipment, and securing all other
project works.
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/docs-filing/
elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the
document. 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, call 1–866–208–3676 or
email 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, .211, .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
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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 license
surrender. 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: June 6, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013–14014 Filed 6–12–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 2497–009]
The City of Holyoke Gas & Electric
Department; Notice of Application
Accepted for Filing, 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. Type of Application: Surrender of
License.
b. Project No.: 2497–009.
c. Date Filed: May 17, 2013.
d. Applicant: The City of Holyoke Gas
& Electric Department (HG&E).
e. Name of Project: Mt. Tom Mill.
f. Location: On the Holyoke Canal, in
Hampden County, Massachusetts.
g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 6.1.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul S.
Ducheney, Superintendent—Electric
Production, Holyoke Gas & Electric
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Department. 99 Suffolk Street, Holyoke,
MA 01040, (413) 536–9340,
ducheney@hged.com; Nancy J. Skancke,
NJS Law PLC, 1025 Conn. Ave. NW.,
Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036–
5417. (202) 327–5460, njskancke@njslaw.com.
i. FERC Contact: Ms. Krista Sakallaris,
(202) 502–6302,
krista.sakallaris@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments,
motions to intervene, and protests, is 30
days from the issuance date of this
notice. 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
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–
2497–009) on any comments, motions,
or protests filed.
k. Description of Request: The
applicant proposes to surrender the
license and decommission the
generating facilities for the Mt. Tom
Mill Project (P–2497). The applicant
states that the project has not operated
since August 2007 due to employee
safety concerns; in addition, a fire
occurred in March 2012, which
destroyed the roof where the hydro
generator is stored, further damaging the
project. The licensee has determined it
is not economical to repair the facilities
and restore project operation. The
licensee is proposing to decommission
by disconnecting the generating
equipment, and securing all other
project works.
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/docs-filing/
elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number
excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the
document. You may also register online
at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp to be notified via
email of new filings and issuances
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2775-009]
The City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department; Notice of
Application Accepted for Filing, 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. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
b. Project No.: 2775-009.
c. Date Filed: May 17, 2013.
d. Applicant: The City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department (HG&E).
e. Name of Project: Gill Mill (D Wheel).
f. Location: On the Holyoke Canal, in Hampden County,
Massachusetts.
g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 6.1.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul S. Ducheney, Superintendent--
Electric Production, Holyoke Gas & Electric Department, 99 Suffolk
Street, Holyoke, MA 01040, (413) 536-9340, ducheney@hged@com; Nancy J.
Skancke, NJS Law PLC, 1025 Conn. Ave. NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC
20036-5417. (202) 327-5460, law.com">njskancke@njs-law.com.
i. FERC Contact: Ms. Krista Sakallaris, (202) 502-6302,
krista.sakallaris@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. 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 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.
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Please include the project number (P-2775-009) on any comments,
motions, or protests filed.
k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to surrender the
license and decommission the generating facilities for the Gill Mill (D
Wheel) Project (P-2775). The applicant states that the project became
inoperable due to a fire in May 2012; after which the licensee
determined it is not economical to repair the facilities. The licensee
is proposing to decommission by disconnecting the generating equipment,
and securing all other project works.
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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. 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, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
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, .211,
.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 license surrender.
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: June 6, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-14014 Filed 6-12-13; 8:45 am]
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