Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions, 70546-70547 [2013-28257]

Download as PDF 70546 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2013 / Notices respectively. 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 that 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: November 19, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2013–28258 Filed 11–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Nov 25, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 7518–015] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Subsequent License. b. Project No.: 7518–015. c. Date Filed: September 30, 2013. d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. Name of Project: Hogansburg Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the St. Regis River in Franklin County, New York. The 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: Steven Murphy, Licensing Manager, Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., 33 West 1st Street South, Fulton, New York, 13069, (315) 598–6130 or email at steven.murphy@ brookfieldpower.com. i. FERC Contact: John Mudre at (202) 502–8902 or email at john.mudre@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions 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 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–7518–015. The Commission’s Rules of Practice 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, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. Project Description: The existing Hogansburg Project consists of: (1) A reservoir having a surface area of about 18.6 acres and a maximum storage capacity of approximately 112 acre-feet; (2) a 247-foot-long, 11.5-foot-high concrete gravity dam with a spillway crest elevation of 165.2 feet above mean sea level; (3) a 34-foot-long, 22-foot-high stoplog gate structure; (4) a 45-foot by 48-foot integrated intake/powerhouse structure at the dam’s right abutment; (5) a single S. Morgan Smith vertical propeller generating unit having a rated capacity of 485 kilowatts; (6) a 600-footlong tailrace having varying widths between 24 feet and 100 feet; and (7) 2.4-kilovolt (kV) generator leads extending about 25 feet to an adjacent electrical substation containing a 2.4/ 4.8-kV, 600-kilovolt-amperes, step-up transformer bank. A transmission line owned and operated by National Grid Corporation connects directly to the substation. Power generated at the project interconnects with the electrical grid at the substation. At the time the Commission issued the original license for the Hogansburg Project (1985), the Commission’s regulations did not require minor projects occupying non-federal lands to have an established project boundary. Therefore, the boundary for the project is being established through this relicensing process. m. 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. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2013 / Notices emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. n. 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, and .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. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRELIMINARY FISHWAY 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. 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. o. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following revised Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions. Commission issues Draft EA Comments on Draft EA ......... Modified Terms and Conditions. January 2014. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Nov 25, 2013 July 2014. August 2014. October 2014. Jkt 232001 Milestone Target date Commission Issues Final EA January 2015. p. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. q. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of the notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis provided for in 5.22: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Dated: November 19, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–28257 Filed 11–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC14–31–000. Applicants: Prairie Breeze Wind Energy LLC. Description: Application for Authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers and Expedited Action of Prairie Breeze Wind Energy LLC. Filed Date: 11/18/13. Accession Number: 20131118–5077. Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 12/9/13. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER14–417–000. Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Description: NCMPA1 RS 318 Amendment to be effective 12/31/2013. Filed Date: 11/18/13. Accession Number: 20131118–5090. Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 12/9/13. Docket Numbers: ER14–418–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: City of Coffeyville Revised Stated Rate to be effective 7/1/ 2013. Filed Date: 11/18/13. Accession Number: 20131118–5094. Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 12/9/13. Docket Numbers: ER14–419–000. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70547 Applicants: Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC. Description: Filing of CIAC Agreement with Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. to be effective 1/18/2014. Filed Date: 11/18/13. Accession Number: 20131118–5095. Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 12/9/13. Docket Numbers: ER14–420–000. Applicants: Macquarie Energy LLC. Description: First Rev MBR Tariff to be effective 3/1/2014. Filed Date: 11/18/13. Accession Number: 20131118–5096. Comments Due: 5 p.m. e.t. 12/9/13. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: November 18, 2013. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–28347 Filed 11–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC14–24–000. Applicants: Steele Flats Wind Project, LLC, Tuscola Wind II, LLC. Description: Amendment to November 6, 2013 Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Steele Flats Wind Project, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 11/15/13. Accession Number: 20131115–5235. Comments Due: 5 p.m. E.T. 11/27/13. Docket Numbers: EC14–30–000. Applicants: Shiloh IV Lessee, LLC. E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 7518-015]


Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Application Accepted 
for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for 
Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, 
Preliminary Terms and Conditions, and Preliminary Fishway Prescriptions

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Subsequent License.
    b. Project No.: 7518-015.
    c. Date Filed: September 30, 2013.
    d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
    e. Name of Project: Hogansburg Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the St. Regis River in Franklin County, New York. 
The 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: Steven Murphy, Licensing Manager, Erie 
Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., 33 West 1st Street South, Fulton, New York, 
13069, (315) 598-6130 or email at steven.murphy@brookfieldpower.com.
    i. FERC Contact: John Mudre at (202) 502-8902 or email at 
john.mudre@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary 
prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply 
comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary 
terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions 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-7518-015.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice 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, they must also serve a copy of the document 
on that resource agency.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready 
for environmental analysis.
    l. Project Description: The existing Hogansburg Project consists 
of: (1) A reservoir having a surface area of about 18.6 acres and a 
maximum storage capacity of approximately 112 acre-feet; (2) a 247-
foot-long, 11.5-foot-high concrete gravity dam with a spillway crest 
elevation of 165.2 feet above mean sea level; (3) a 34-foot-long, 22-
foot-high stoplog gate structure; (4) a 45-foot by 48-foot integrated 
intake/powerhouse structure at the dam's right abutment; (5) a single 
S. Morgan Smith vertical propeller generating unit having a rated 
capacity of 485 kilowatts; (6) a 600-foot-long tailrace having varying 
widths between 24 feet and 100 feet; and (7) 2.4-kilovolt (kV) 
generator leads extending about 25 feet to an adjacent electrical 
substation containing a 2.4/4.8-kV, 600-kilovolt-amperes, step-up 
transformer bank. A transmission line owned and operated by National 
Grid Corporation connects directly to the substation. Power generated 
at the project interconnects with the electrical grid at the 
substation.
    At the time the Commission issued the original license for the 
Hogansburg Project (1985), the Commission's regulations did not require 
minor projects occupying non-federal lands to have an established 
project boundary. Therefore, the boundary for the project is being 
established through this relicensing process.
    m. 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.
    Register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/

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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.
    n. 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, and .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.
    All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' 
``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or 
``PRELIMINARY FISHWAY 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. 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.
    o. Procedural Schedule:
    The application will be processed according to the following 
revised Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made 
as appropriate.

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                Milestone                           Target date
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Filing of recommendations, preliminary     January 2014.
 terms and conditions, and preliminary
 fishway prescriptions.
Commission issues Draft EA...............  July 2014.
Comments on Draft EA.....................  August 2014.
Modified Terms and Conditions............  October 2014.
Commission Issues Final EA...............  January 2015.
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    p. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the 
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    q. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following 
the date of issuance of the notice of acceptance and ready for 
environmental analysis provided for in 5.22: (1) A copy of the water 
quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, 
including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the 
request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.

    Dated: November 19, 2013.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-28257 Filed 11-25-13; 8:45 am]
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