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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 13124–015]
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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: 13124–015.
c. Date Filed: April 14, 2014.
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 30
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 two
3.25-megawatt (MW) turbine-generator
units, a 120-foot-long tailrace exiting the
west side of the powerhouse, and a 3.8mile-long, 34.5-kilovolt (kV)
transmission line following an existing
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right-of-way. In its application, the
licensee proposes to install a single 6.5MW turbine-generator unit, construct a
70.5-foot-long tailrace extending from
the north side of the powerhouse, and
erect a 3.8-mile-long, 25-kV
transmission line south of the original
location and following a utility
easement entirely on land owned by the
State of Alaska. The new transmission
line routing would interconnect with
the grid at the same location as
originally proposed.
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: May 1, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–10612 Filed 5–8–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 14578–000]
Telluride Energy, LLC; Notice of
Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications
On January 15, 2014, Telluride
Energy, LLC filed an application for a
preliminary permit, pursuant to section
4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing
to study the feasibility of the Buchanan
Dam Hydroelectric Project (Buchanan
Dam Project or project) at the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Eastman
Lake and Buchanan dam on the
Chowchilla River, near the city of
Chowchilla in Madera County,
California. The sole purpose of a
preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant
the permit holder priority to file a
license application during the permit
term. A preliminary permit does not
authorize the permit holder to perform
any land-disturbing activities or
otherwise enter upon lands or waters
owned by others without the owners’
express permission.
The proposed project would consist of
the following: (1) A new penstock that
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would take water from the existing
Eastman Lake; (2) a new powerhouse at
the base of the existing Buchanan dam
containing a 2.98-megawatt turbinegenerator; (3) a new estimated 0.5-milelong primary transmission line
connecting the project to Pacific Gas
and Electric Company’s transmission
lines south of the project; and; (4)
appurtenant facilities. The proposed
project would have an estimated average
annual generation of 11,258 megawatthours and operate utilizing releases
from Eastman Lake, as directed by the
Corps.
Applicant Contact: Mr. Kurt Johnson,
Telluride Energy, LLC, 100 West
Colorado, Suite 222, P.O. Box 1646,
Telluride, CO 81435; phone: (970) 729–
5051.
FERC Contact: Shana Murray; phone:
(202) 502–8333.
Deadline for filing comments, motions
to intervene, competing applications
(without notices of intent), or notices of
intent to file competing applications: 60
days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of
intent must meet the requirements of 18
CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to
intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed
electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission’s Web
site 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 or toll
free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502–8659. Although the
Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE., Washington, DC 20426.
More information about this project,
including a copy of the application, can
be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’
link of Commission’s Web site at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P–14578) in
the docket number field to access the
document. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
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Dated: May 1, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–10616 Filed 5–8–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 14577–000]
Telluride Energy, LLC; Notice of
Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications
On January 15, 2014, Telluride
Energy, LLC filed an application for a
preliminary permit, pursuant to section
4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing
to study the feasibility of the Hidden
Dam Hydroelectric Project (Hidden Dam
Project or project) at the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Lake
Hensley and Hidden dam on the Fresno
River, near the city of Madera in Madera
County, California. The sole purpose of
a preliminary permit, if issued, is to
grant the permit holder priority to file
a license application during the permit
term. A preliminary permit does not
authorize the permit holder to perform
any land-disturbing activities or
otherwise enter upon lands or waters
owned by others without the owners’
express permission.
The proposed project would consist of
the following: (1) A new penstock that
would take water from the existing
Hensley Lake; (2) a new powerhouse at
the base of the existing Hidden dam
containing a 2.48-megawatt turbinegenerator; (3) a new estimated 0.25mile-long primary transmission line
connecting the project to Pacific Gas
and Electric Company’s transmission
lines west of the project; and; (4)
appurtenant facilities. The proposed
project would have an estimated average
annual generation of 9,350 megawatthours and operate utilizing releases
from Lake Hensley, as directed by the
Corps.
Applicant Contact: Mr. Kurt Johnson,
Telluride Energy, LLC, 100 West
Colorado, Suite 222, P.O. Box 1646,
Telluride, CO 81435; phone: (970) 729–
5051.
FERC Contact: Shana Murray; phone:
(202) 502–8333.
Deadline for filing comments, motions
to intervene, competing applications
(without notices of intent), or notices of
intent to file competing applications: 60
days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of
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intent must meet the requirements of 18
CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to
intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed
electronically via the Internet. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission’s Web
site 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 or toll
free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502–8659. Although the
Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE., Washington, DC 20426.
More information about this project,
including a copy of the application, can
be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’
link of Commission’s Web site at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P–14577) in
the docket number field to access the
document. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
Dated: May 1, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014–10610 Filed 5–8–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 14571–000]
Archon Energy 1, Inc.: Notice of
Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting
Comments, Motions to Intervene, and
Competing Applications
On December 16, 2013, Archon
Energy 1, Inc. filed an application for a
preliminary permit, pursuant to section
4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA),
proposing to study the feasibility of the
Stony Creek Hydropower Project (Stony
Creek Project or project) to be located on
Stony Creek, near the city of Orland,
Glenn County, California. The sole
purpose of a preliminary permit, if
issued, is to grant the permit holder
priority to file a license application
during the permit term. A preliminary
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 14578-000]
Telluride Energy, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Competing Applications
On January 15, 2014, Telluride Energy, LLC filed an application for
a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power
Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Buchanan Dam
Hydroelectric Project (Buchanan Dam Project or project) at the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) Eastman Lake and Buchanan dam on the
Chowchilla River, near the city of Chowchilla in Madera County,
California. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to
grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during
the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit
holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter
upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express
permission.
The proposed project would consist of the following: (1) A new
penstock that
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would take water from the existing Eastman Lake; (2) a new powerhouse
at the base of the existing Buchanan dam containing a 2.98-megawatt
turbine-generator; (3) a new estimated 0.5-mile-long primary
transmission line connecting the project to Pacific Gas and Electric
Company's transmission lines south of the project; and; (4) appurtenant
facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated average annual
generation of 11,258 megawatt-hours and operate utilizing releases from
Eastman Lake, as directed by the Corps.
Applicant Contact: Mr. Kurt Johnson, Telluride Energy, LLC, 100
West Colorado, Suite 222, P.O. Box 1646, Telluride, CO 81435; phone:
(970) 729-5051.
FERC Contact: Shana Murray; phone: (202) 502-8333.
Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site 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 or toll free at 1-866-208-3676,
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426.
More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14578) in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
Dated: May 1, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-10616 Filed 5-8-14; 8:45 am]
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