Notice of Application for Approval of Headwater Benefits Agreement, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests: El Dorado Irrigation District and Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 19896-19897 [2014-08037]

Download as PDF sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 19896 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding the proposed project should be directed to Glenn A. Sheffield, Director—Rates & Regulatory, Elba Express Company, L.L.C., 569 Brookwood Village, Suite 749, Birmingham, AL 35209 or at (205) 325– 3813 (phone), or (205) 327–2253 (fax), or glenn_sheffield@kindermorgan.com or Patricia F. Francis, Assistant General Counsel, Elba Express Company, L.L.C., 569 Brookwood Village, Suite 749, Birmingham, AL 35209 or at (205) 325– 7696 (phone), or (205) 327–2253 (fax), or patricia_francis@kindermorgan.com. On March 1, 2013, the Commission staff granted ELC and SLNG’s request to utilize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF13–3–000 to staff activities involving the project. Now, as of the filing of this application on March 10, 2014 (CP14–103–000), the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, this proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP14–103–000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules (18 CFR 157.9), within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 7 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comment Date: April 24, 2014. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 3, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–08031 Filed 4–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. HB28–14–1–000] Notice of Application for Approval of Headwater Benefits Agreement, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests: El Dorado Irrigation District and Sacramento Municipal Utility District Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Headwater Benefits Agreement. b. Docket No.: HB28–14–1–000. c. Date Filed: December 30, 2013. d. Applicants: El Dorado Irrigation District and Sacramento Municipal Utility District. e. Name of Projects: El Dorado Project No. 184 and Upper American River Project No. 2101 in the American River Basin. f. Location: The El Dorado Project is located on the South Fork of the American River and its tributaries in El Dorado, Alpine, and Amador counties, California. The Upper American River Project is located on Rubicon River and tributaries, Silver Creek and tributaries, and South Fork of the American River, in El Dorado County, California. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a, et seq. (2012); 18 CFR 11.14(a)(1) (2013); and 18 CFR 385.602 (2013). h. Applicants’ Contacts: Mr. Jacob Eymann, Senior Civil Engineer, El Dorado Irrigation District, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, California 95667, (530) 642–4068, and Mr. David Hansen, Project Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 6201 S St., Sacramento, CA 95817, (916) 732–6703. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502–6779, Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 69 / Thursday, April 10, 2014 / Notices 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 HB28–14–1– 000. k. Description of Request: The applicants filed the agreement pursuant to 18 CFR 11.14(a) (2013), which provides that owners of downstream and headwater projects may negotiate a settlement for headwater benefits charges, and that such settlements must be filed with the Commission for its approval, according to the provisions of 18 CFR 385.602 (2013), which governs submission of settlement offers. The agreement provides for: (i) An annual payment of $30,000 (baselined for 2013 with payments subject to escalation in future years), and (ii) a one-time payment of $360,000 to compensate El Dorado Irrigation District for headwater benefits provided in years 2001 through 2012. 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. 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, Motions to Intervene, or Protests: Anyone may submit comments, a motion to intervene, or a protest in accordance with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214 (2013). 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:14 Apr 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, motions to intervene, or protests 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’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE, or ‘‘PROTEST’’, as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the docket 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 385.2001–385.2005 (2013). 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) (2013). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the agreement. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any motion to intervene or protest must be served upon each representative of the applicants 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 (2013). Dated: April 2, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–08037 Filed 4–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 659–028] Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests: Crisp County Power Commission Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19897 with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Non-capacity License Amendment. b. Project No.: 659–028. c. Date Filed: March 5, 2014. d. Applicant: Crisp County Power Commission. e. Name of Project: Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Flint River, in Worth, Lee, Sumter, Dooly, and Crisp counties, Georgia. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contacts: Mr. Steve Rentfrow, General Manager, Crisp County Power Commission, 202 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 1218, Cordele, GA 31010, (229) 273–3811, and Mr. David Montgomery Moore, Balch & Bingham LLP, 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW., Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30308, (404) 962–3530. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502–6779, Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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–659–028. k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to amend Article 403 of its existing license to revise the reservoir drawdown period for consistency with historically low flows in the Flint River. Article 403 requires the applicant to conduct a biennial lake drawdown from November 1 to December 15. The applicant is proposing fixed dates for the new biennial draw down period to allow sufficient time to conduct the necessary activities of the aquatic plant control program, dock repair, and shoreline maintenance. The applicant is proposing to commence drawdown on November 1 and begin refill on E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 69 (Thursday, April 10, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. HB28-14-1-000]


Notice of Application for Approval of Headwater Benefits 
Agreement, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests: 
El Dorado Irrigation District and Sacramento Municipal Utility District

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Headwater Benefits Agreement.
    b. Docket No.: HB28-14-1-000.
    c. Date Filed: December 30, 2013.
    d. Applicants: El Dorado Irrigation District and Sacramento 
Municipal Utility District.
    e. Name of Projects: El Dorado Project No. 184 and Upper American 
River Project No. 2101 in the American River Basin.
    f. Location: The El Dorado Project is located on the South Fork of 
the American River and its tributaries in El Dorado, Alpine, and Amador 
counties, California. The Upper American River Project is located on 
Rubicon River and tributaries, Silver Creek and tributaries, and South 
Fork of the American River, in El Dorado County, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a, et seq. 
(2012); 18 CFR 11.14(a)(1) (2013); and 18 CFR 385.602 (2013).
    h. Applicants' Contacts: Mr. Jacob Eymann, Senior Civil Engineer, 
El Dorado Irrigation District, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, 
California 95667, (530) 642-4068, and Mr. David Hansen, Project 
Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 6201 S St., Sacramento, 
CA 95817, (916) 732-6703.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502-6779, 
Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the 
Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. 
Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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

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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 HB28-14-1-000.
    k. Description of Request: The applicants filed the agreement 
pursuant to 18 CFR 11.14(a) (2013), which provides that owners of 
downstream and headwater projects may negotiate a settlement for 
headwater benefits charges, and that such settlements must be filed 
with the Commission for its approval, according to the provisions of 18 
CFR 385.602 (2013), which governs submission of settlement offers. The 
agreement provides for: (i) An annual payment of $30,000 (baselined for 
2013 with payments subject to escalation in future years), and (ii) a 
one-time payment of $360,000 to compensate El Dorado Irrigation 
District for headwater benefits provided in years 2001 through 2012.
    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.
    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, Motions to Intervene, or Protests: Anyone may submit 
comments, a motion to intervene, or a protest in accordance with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214 (2013). 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, motions to intervene, 
or protests 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'', ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE, or ``PROTEST'', as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading 
the name of the applicant and the docket 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 385.2001-385.2005 (2013). 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) (2013). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should 
relate to project works which are the subject of the agreement. 
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the 
applicant. A copy of any motion to intervene or protest must be served 
upon each representative of the applicants 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 (2013).

    Dated: April 2, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-08037 Filed 4-9-14; 8:45 am]
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