Goodwin Power, LLC; Notice of Intent to File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process, 14501 [2014-05626]

Download as PDF sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 50 / Friday, March 14, 2014 / Notices i. FERC Contact: Michael Watts, (202) 502–6123 or michael.watts@ferc.gov. j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. The Project Description: The existing Vanceboro Dam Storage Project consists of: (1) A 16-foot-high, 469-footlong dam comprised of a 170-foot-long earthen embankment section, a 230-footlong earthen embankment section, and a 69-foot-long gated concrete spillway section with two 22.5-foot-long, 14.5foot-high steel Tainter gates with a crest elevation of 385.86 feet above mean sea level (msl); (2) an 8-foot-wide concrete vertical-slot upstream fishway; (3) an 18,558-acre impoundment (Spednik Lake) with a maximum pool elevation of 385.86 feet msl; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The Vanceboro Dam Storage Project operates in a seasonal store and release mode. The existing license requires a minimum impoundment elevation of 371.5 feet msl, if possible, between October 1 and April 30; a minimum impoundment elevation of 376.5 feet msl, if possible, between May 1 and September 30; a maximum impoundment elevation of 385.86 feet msl, if possible; and a year round minimum downstream flow of 200 cubic feet per second. Woodland Pulp is not proposing any new project facilities or changes in project operation. l. Locations of the Application: 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 at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or toll-free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. 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. n. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 232001 Milestone Target date Notice of Acceptance/Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis. Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions. Commission issues NonDraft EA. Comments on EA .............. Modified terms and conditions. April 2014. June 2014. October 2014. November 2014. January 2015. o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: March 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–05625 Filed 3–13–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Project No. 13728–001] Goodwin Power, LLC; Notice of Intent to File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 13728–001. c. Date Filed: October 30, 2013. d. Submitted By: Goodwin Power, LLC. e. Name of Project: Goodwin Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Stanislaus River, in Tuolumne County, California. No federal lands are occupied by the project works or located within the project boundary. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Magnus Johannesson, CEO, Goodwin Power, LLC, 46 E. Penninsula Center, Palos Verde Estates, CA 90274; (310) 699–6400; mj@americarenewables.com. i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502–8087; or email at jennifer.adams@ferc.gov. j. Goodwin Power, LLC (Goodwin Power) filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on October 30, 2013. Goodwin Power provided public notice of its request on December 18, 2013. In a letter dated March 7, 2014, the Director of the PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 14501 Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Goodwin Power’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, part 402; (b) NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920; and (c) the California State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Goodwin Power as the Commission’s non-federal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, section 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Goodwin Power filed a PreApplication Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (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 at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. o. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: March 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 50 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 14501]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05626]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 [ Project No. 13728-001]


Goodwin Power, LLC; Notice of Intent to File License Application, 
Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the 
Traditional Licensing Process

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and 
Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    b. Project No.: 13728-001.
    c. Date Filed: October 30, 2013.
    d. Submitted By: Goodwin Power, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Goodwin Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Stanislaus River, in Tuolumne County, 
California. No federal lands are occupied by the project works or 
located within the project boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Magnus Johannesson, CEO, Goodwin 
Power, LLC, 46 E. Penninsula Center, Palos Verde Estates, CA 90274; 
(310) 699-6400; mj@americarenewables.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Jennifer Adams at (202) 502-8087; or email at 
jennifer.adams@ferc.gov.
    j. Goodwin Power, LLC (Goodwin Power) filed its request to use the 
Traditional Licensing Process on October 30, 2013. Goodwin Power 
provided public notice of its request on December 18, 2013. In a letter 
dated March 7, 2014, the Director of the Division of Hydropower 
Licensing approved Goodwin Power's request to use the Traditional 
Licensing Process.
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: 
(a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under 
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency 
regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, part 402; (b) NOAA Fisheries under 
section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920; and (c) 
the California State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by 
section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing 
regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 
800.2.
    l. With this notice, we are designating Goodwin Power as the 
Commission's non-federal representative for carrying out informal 
consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, 
section 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act, and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
    m. Goodwin Power filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a 
proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 
CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in 
the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site 
(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 at 
FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at 
the address in paragraph h.
    o. Register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.

    Dated: March 7, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-05626 Filed 3-13-14; 8:45 am]
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