Hydraco Power, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Terminate Exemption (5 MW or Less) and Soliciting Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene, 48138-48139 [2014-19301]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 48138 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 158 / Friday, August 15, 2014 / Notices Jobos Bay, and contribute to price stabilization for power in the region. The draft EIS addresses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the following Project facilities: • An offshore berthing platform; • an offshore marine LNG receiving facility; • a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit moored at the offshore berthing platform; and • a 4.1-mile-long (6.6 kilometer) subsea pipeline connecting the Offshore GasPort to the Aguirre Plant. The FERC staff mailed copies of the draft EIS to federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; other interested individuals and groups; newspapers and libraries in the Project area; and parties to this proceeding. The draft EIS was also translated in Spanish. Paper copy versions of this EIS, in English or Spanish, were mailed to those specifically requesting them; all others received a CD version. In addition, the draft EIS is available for public viewing on the FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. A limited number of copies are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. If you would like a hard copy of the draft EIS, please contact the Public Reference Room. Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIS may do so. To ensure consideration of your comments on the proposal in the final EIS, it is important that the Commission receive your comments before September 29, 2014. For your convenience, there are four methods you can use to submit your comments to the Commission. In all instances, please reference the Project docket numbers (CP13–193–000) with your submission. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments and has expert staff available to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. Please carefully follow these instructions so that your comments are properly recorded. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, text-only comments on a project; (2) You can file your comments electronically by using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:31 Aug 14, 2014 Jkt 232001 (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’ as the filing type; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. (4) In lieu of sending written or electronic comments, the Commission invites you to attend the public comment meeting its staff will conduct in the Project area to receive comments on the draft EIS. The Puerto Rico Permits Management Office will jointly conduct this meeting. We encourage interested groups and individuals to attend and present oral comments on the draft EIS. Transcripts of the meetings will be available for review in eLibrary under the Project docket numbers. The meetings will begin at 4:00 p.m. and are scheduled as follows: Date link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search,’’ and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP13– 193). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnline Support@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676; for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/esubscription.asp. Dated: August 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–19300 Filed 8–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Location DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY September 9, 2014. September 10, 2014. Lions Club, Avenida Los Veteranos, (Entrance by Pizza Hut), Guayama, 787–864–1925. Marina de Salinas, P.R. 701 (end) Playa Ward, Salinas, 787–824–3185. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).1 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission’s decision. The Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Questions? Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary 1 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12588–010] Hydraco Power, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Terminate Exemption (5 MW or Less) and Soliciting Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene Take notice that the following hydroelectric proceeding has been initiated by the Commission: a. Type of Proceeding: Notice of Intent to Terminate Exemption b. Project No.: 12588–010 c. Date Initiated: August 7, 2014 d. Exemptee: Hydraco Power, Inc. e. Name and Location of Project: The A.H. Smith Dam Hydroelectric Project is located on the San Marcos River near the town of Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas. f. Exemptee Contact Information: Mr. Warren David Long, Owner, Hydraco Power, Inc., P.O. Box 280, 204 Main Street, Martindale, Texas, 78655, (512) 357–1456. g. FERC Contact: Jennifer Polardino, (202) 502–6437, Jennifer.Polardino@ ferc.gov h. Deadline for filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. Please file your E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 158 / Friday, August 15, 2014 / Notices submittal electronically via the Internet (eFiling) in lieu of paper. Please refer to the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling.asp and filing instructions in the Commission’s Regulations at 18 CFR section 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). To assist you with eFilings you should refer to the submission guidelines document at https://www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide/user-guide.pdf. In addition, certain filing requirements have statutory or regulatory formatting and other instructions. You should refer to a list of these ‘‘qualified documents’’ at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/ filing.pdf. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. Please include the project number (P–12588–010) on any documents or motions filed. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings; otherwise, you should submit an original and seven copies of any submittal to the following address: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Mail Code: DHAC, PJ–12, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. i. Description of Project Facilities: The project utilizes the existing facilities: (1) A 10.5-foot-high by 86.5-foot-long concrete dam; (2) a 3-foot-wide by 4foot-high wooden stopgate positioned in the east bank of the dam which regulates flows to the turbine; (3) a 10.62-acre impoundment; (4) a powerhouse; (5) a 150-kW turbinegenerator unit; (6) a trashrack with 2inch bar spacing; and (9) appurtenant facilities. The exemptee stated that the rehabilitation of the project would consist of (1) repairs to the existing powerhouse; (2) refurbishment of the existing turbine and trashrack; (3) installation of a new 100-foot-long, 480volt buried transmission line; and (4) installation of a water surface elevation gage in the headpond. j. Description of Proceeding: The exemptee is in violation of Article 10 of its exemption, which was granted June 2, 2006 (115 FERC ¶ 62,250). Article 10 states, in pertinent part, that the Commission may revoke this exemption if actual construction of any proposed or required facility has not begun within two years (i.e., by June 1, 2008) or has not been completed within four years from the issuance date of the exemption (i.e., by June 1, 2010). The exemptee’s 2008 plan and schedule stated the project would be operational by June 2009. The exemptee has only recently completed minimal work to the project which includes: (a) Portage and safety signage as required by Article 15 of the exemption; (b) the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:31 Aug 14, 2014 Jkt 232001 installation of new trashracks; (d) exterior lighting for dam and spill way; and (c) installation of the underground portion of the transmission line. The transmission line is not connected to the powerhouse or power pole because it has not met the requirements for interconnection with the transmission grid. The construction on the powerhouse interior is currently at a standstill, which includes rebuilding the generating unit. The Commission has made repeated attempts requesting the exemptee to submit a plan and schedule to restore the project. To date, the exemptee has not filed a plan and schedule to complete project construction or to surrender the exemption. The exemptee’s most recent filing on August 1, 2014 stated that it cannot provide a fixed time frame when the project would resume generation due to the indeterminable time frame of major component repairs. In the August 1, 2014 filing, the licensee stated that it would hopefully start generation within the next three years or sooner. k. This notice is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the Docket number (P–12588–010) excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the notice. 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 toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. l. 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, .212, .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 proceeding. m. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS, PROTEST,’’ or ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE,’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the project number of the proceeding to which the filing PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48139 responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting, or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. All comments, protests, or motions to intervene should relate to project works which are the subject of the termination of exemption. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served on each representative of the exemptee specified in item f above. A copy of all other filings in reference to this notice 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. n. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described proceeding. If any agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. Dated: August 7, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–19301 Filed 8–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OECA–2013–0347; FRL–9915– 27–OEI] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘NESHAP for Epoxy Resin and Non-Nylon Polyamide Production (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 1681.08, OMB Control No. 2060–0290) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2014. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (78 FR 35023) on June 11, 2013 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48138-48139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19301]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12588-010]


Hydraco Power, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Terminate Exemption (5 
MW or Less) and Soliciting Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric proceeding has been 
initiated by the Commission:
    a. Type of Proceeding: Notice of Intent to Terminate Exemption
    b. Project No.: 12588-010
    c. Date Initiated: August 7, 2014
    d. Exemptee: Hydraco Power, Inc.
    e. Name and Location of Project: The A.H. Smith Dam Hydroelectric 
Project is located on the San Marcos River near the town of Martindale, 
Caldwell County, Texas.
    f. Exemptee Contact Information: Mr. Warren David Long, Owner, 
Hydraco Power, Inc., P.O. Box 280, 204 Main Street, Martindale, Texas, 
78655, (512) 357-1456.
    g. FERC Contact: Jennifer Polardino, (202) 502-6437, 
Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov
    h. Deadline for filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene 
is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. Please 
file your

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submittal electronically via the Internet (eFiling) in lieu of paper. 
Please refer to the instructions on the Commission's Web site under 
https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp and filing instructions in 
the Commission's Regulations at 18 CFR section 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). To 
assist you with eFilings you should refer to the submission guidelines 
document at https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide/user-guide.pdf. 
In addition, certain filing requirements have statutory or regulatory 
formatting and other instructions. You should refer to a list of these 
``qualified documents'' at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing.pdf. You must include your name and contact information at the 
end of your comments. Please include the project number (P-12588-010) 
on any documents or motions filed. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filings; otherwise, you should submit an original and seven 
copies of any submittal to the following address: The Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Mail Code: DHAC, PJ-12, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    i. Description of Project Facilities: The project utilizes the 
existing facilities: (1) A 10.5-foot-high by 86.5-foot-long concrete 
dam; (2) a 3-foot-wide by 4-foot-high wooden stopgate positioned in the 
east bank of the dam which regulates flows to the turbine; (3) a 10.62-
acre impoundment; (4) a powerhouse; (5) a 150-kW turbine-generator 
unit; (6) a trashrack with 2-inch bar spacing; and (9) appurtenant 
facilities. The exemptee stated that the rehabilitation of the project 
would consist of (1) repairs to the existing powerhouse; (2) 
refurbishment of the existing turbine and trashrack; (3) installation 
of a new 100-foot-long, 480-volt buried transmission line; and (4) 
installation of a water surface elevation gage in the headpond.
    j. Description of Proceeding: The exemptee is in violation of 
Article 10 of its exemption, which was granted June 2, 2006 (115 FERC ] 
62,250). Article 10 states, in pertinent part, that the Commission may 
revoke this exemption if actual construction of any proposed or 
required facility has not begun within two years (i.e., by June 1, 
2008) or has not been completed within four years from the issuance 
date of the exemption (i.e., by June 1, 2010).
    The exemptee's 2008 plan and schedule stated the project would be 
operational by June 2009. The exemptee has only recently completed 
minimal work to the project which includes: (a) Portage and safety 
signage as required by Article 15 of the exemption; (b) the 
installation of new trashracks; (d) exterior lighting for dam and spill 
way; and (c) installation of the underground portion of the 
transmission line. The transmission line is not connected to the 
powerhouse or power pole because it has not met the requirements for 
interconnection with the transmission grid. The construction on the 
powerhouse interior is currently at a standstill, which includes 
rebuilding the generating unit. The Commission has made repeated 
attempts requesting the exemptee to submit a plan and schedule to 
restore the project. To date, the exemptee has not filed a plan and 
schedule to complete project construction or to surrender the 
exemption. The exemptee's most recent filing on August 1, 2014 stated 
that it cannot provide a fixed time frame when the project would resume 
generation due to the indeterminable time frame of major component 
repairs. In the August 1, 2014 filing, the licensee stated that it 
would hopefully start generation within the next three years or sooner.
    k. This notice is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission's 
Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the 
Docket number (P-12588-010) excluding the last three digits in the 
docket number field to access the notice. 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 toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or email 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    l. 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, 
.212, .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 proceeding.
    m. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filing must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS, PROTEST,'' or 
``MOTIONS TO INTERVENE,'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading 
the project number of the proceeding to which the filing responds; (3) 
furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person 
commenting, protesting, or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with 
the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments or 
protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. All comments, 
protests, or motions to intervene should relate to project works which 
are the subject of the termination of exemption. A copy of any protest 
or motion to intervene must be served on each representative of the 
exemptee specified in item f above. A copy of all other filings in 
reference to this notice 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.
    n. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described proceeding. If any agency does not 
file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be 
presumed to have no comments.

    Dated: August 7, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-19301 Filed 8-14-14; 8:45 am]
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