Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Notice of Application To Amend License and Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 61984-61985 [2013-24410]

Download as PDF 61984 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 9, 2013 / Notices FERC–555: PRESERVATION OF RECORDS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND LICENSES, NATURAL GAS AND OIL PIPELINE COMPANIES Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden hours per response Estimated total annual burden (A) (B) (A)×(B)=(C) (D) (C)×(D) 509 ................................................................................................................... 1 509 5,218 2,655,962 The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $154,949,271, which includes $78,242,971 for nonlabor record storage costs and $76,706,300 for employee costs. The average cost per respondent is $304,419, which includes $153,719 for non-labor record storage costs and $150,700 for employee costs. All of these cost figures are based on staff analysis of the data we received in 2010. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: October 2, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–24406 Filed 10–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13124–005] ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Notice of Application To Amend License and 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: Amendment to License. b. Project No: 13124–005. c. Date Filed: September 27, 2013. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:27 Oct 08, 2013 Jkt 232001 d. Applicant: Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc. e. Name of Project: Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On Allison Creek in Valdez, Alaska. This project does not occupy any Federal Lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO, Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc., P.O. Box 45, Mile 187 Glenn Highway, Glennallen, AK 99588, (907) 822–3211 i. FERC Contact: Steven Sachs at (202) 502–8666; or Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file any motion to intervene, protest, comments, and/or recommendations using the Commission’s eFiling system at 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, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–13124–005. k. Description of Request: As licensed, the unconstructed project includes an approximately 7,000-foot-long mostly above ground and partially buried penstock and an approximately 4,000foot-long temporary construction access road. In its application, the licensee proposes to instead bury the penstock for its entire length, construct a 2,700foot-long temporary construction access road, and drill and blast a 700-foot-long, 16-foot-diameter access tunnel through which a segment of the penstock would be routed. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number P–13124 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 and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. 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 E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 9, 2013 / Notices 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 amendment. 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: October 2, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–24410 Filed 10–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CD13–6–000] City of Astoria, Oregon; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene On September 24, 2013, City of Astoria, Oregon (Astoria) filed a notice of intent to construct a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, pursuant to section 30 of the Federal Power Act, as amended by section 4 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (HREA). The 60 kW Bear Creek Watershed Hydroelectric Project would utilize the city of Astoria’s water distribution system, and it would be located in Clatsop County, Oregon. Applicant Contact: Paul Benoit, City of Astoria, Oregon, 1095 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103, Phone No. (503) 325–5824. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, Phone No. (202) 502–6062, email: robert.bell@ ferc.gov. 61985 Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Description: The proposed project would consist of the following two developments: Site one would consist of: (1) A new intake pipeline receiving water from an existing 26-inch conduit pipeline; (2) a new powerhouse containing one new 30-kilowatt generating unit; (3) a new, small pipeline discharging water into an existing 21-inch pipeline; and (4) appurtenant facilities. Site two would consist of: (1) A new intake pipeline receiving water from an existing 21-inch conduit pipeline; (2) an existing powerhouse containing one new 30-kilowatt generating unit; (3) a new, small pipeline discharging water into an existing 21-inch pipeline; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generating capacity of 175.25 megawatt-hours. A qualifying conduit hydropower facility is one that is determined or deemed to meet all of the criteria shown in the table below. TABLE 1—CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY Statutory provision Description Satisfies (Y/N) FPA 30(a)(3)(A), as amended by HREA .... The conduit the facility uses is a tunnel, canal, pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar manmade water conveyance that is operated for the distribution of water for agricultural, municipal, or industrial consumption and not primarily for the generation of electricity. The facility is constructed, operated, or maintained for the generation of electric power and uses for such generation only the hydroelectric potential of a non-federally owned conduit. The facility has an installed capacity that does not exceed 5 megawatts .................... On or before August 9, 2013, the facility is not licensed, or exempted from the licensing requirements of Part I of the FPA. Y FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(ii), as amended by HREA FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended by HREA Preliminary Determination: Based upon the above criteria, Commission staff preliminarily determines that the proposal satisfies the requirements for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing. Comments and Motions To Intervene: Deadline for filing comments contesting whether the facility meets the qualifying criteria is 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Deadline for filing motions to intervene is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Anyone may submit comments or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210 and 385.214. Any motions to intervene must VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:27 Oct 08, 2013 Jkt 232001 be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular proceeding. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the ‘‘COMMENTS CONTESTING QUALIFICATION FOR A CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’ as applicable; (2) state in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) state the name, address, and telephone number of the person filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of sections 385.2001 through 385.2005 of the Commission’s regulations.1 All 1 18 PO 00000 CFR 385.2001–385.2005 (2013). Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Y Y Y comments contesting Commission staff’s preliminary determination that the facility meets the qualifying criteria must set forth their evidentiary basis. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene and comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at 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, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13124-005]


Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Notice of Application 
To Amend License and 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: Amendment to License.
    b. Project No: 13124-005.
    c. Date Filed: September 27, 2013.
    d. Applicant: Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On Allison Creek in Valdez, Alaska. This project does 
not occupy any Federal Lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO, Copper Valley 
Electric Association, Inc., P.O. Box 45, Mile 187 Glenn Highway, 
Glennallen, AK 99588, (907) 822-3211
    i. FERC Contact: Steven Sachs at (202) 502-8666; or 
Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by the 
Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. 
Please file any motion to intervene, protest, comments, and/or 
recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system at 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, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include 
docket number P-13124-005.
    k. Description of Request: As licensed, the unconstructed project 
includes an approximately 7,000-foot-long mostly above ground and 
partially buried penstock and an approximately 4,000-foot-long 
temporary construction access road. In its application, the licensee 
proposes to instead bury the penstock for its entire length, construct 
a 2,700-foot-long temporary construction access road, and drill and 
blast a 700-foot-long, 16-foot-diameter access tunnel through which a 
segment of the penstock would be routed.
    l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number P-13124 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 and at the Commission's 
Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, 
Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371.
    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

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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 amendment. 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: October 2, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-24410 Filed 10-8-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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