James D. Sysko; Notice of Intent To Terminate Exemption (5 MW or Less) and Soliciting Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene, 51998-51999 [2014-20766]

Download as PDF 51998 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 169 / Tuesday, September 2, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You must select the type of filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; 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. 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. 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 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., CP14–68). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. 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. 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 which 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 www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Dated: August 22, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–20767 Filed 8–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:57 Aug 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 9421–000] James D. Sysko; 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.: 9421–000. c. Date Initiated: August 21, 2014. d. Exemptee: James D. Sysko. e. Name and Location of Project: The Gardner Brook Hydroelectric Project is located on Gardner Brook, in Oxford County, Maine. f. Exemptee Contact Information: James D. Sysko, 524 Jims Drive, Newry, ME 04261, (207) 824–3244 and Penny Percival, P.O. Box 366, Andover, ME 04216. g. FERC Contact: Ashish Desai, (202)502–8370, Ashish.Desai@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 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–9421–000) 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: (1) 10-Acre impoundment; (2) 14-foot-high, 100-foot-long timber crib dam with concrete cap; (3) 12-inch-diameter, 3900-foot-long penstock; (4) a PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 powerhouse containing a single generating unit rated at 50 kW and (5) a 4000-foot-long underground transmission line. j. Description of Proceeding: The exemptee is in violation of Standard Article 1 of its exemption, which was granted March 27, 1986 (34 FERC ¶62,603). The Commission’s regulation, 18 CFR 4.106, provides, among other things, that the Commission reserves the right to revoke an exemption if any term or condition of the exemption is violated. Commission records indicate that the project stopped operating sometime in early 2007. After several years of correspondence regarding restoring operation to the project or surrounding the exemption, the exemptee has become non-responsive. On December 19, 2013, the Commission sent a letter indicating that the exemptee must file a plan and schedule to restore operation or surrender the project, failure to do so would result in an implied surrender. To date, the exemptee has not filed a response and the project remains inoperable. 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–9421–000) 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 E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 169 / Tuesday, September 2, 2014 / Notices 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 22, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–20766 Filed 8–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI14–6–000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Pedro Bay Village Council; Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention. b. Docket No: DI14–6–000. c. Date Filed: July 22, 2014. d. Applicant: Pedro Bay Village Council. e. Name of Project: Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project will be located on Knutson Creek, in the unincorporated village of Pedro Bay, in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, affecting T. 4S, R. 28W, Seward Median. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:57 Aug 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 h. Applicant Contact: Joel Groves, 1503 W. 33rd Ave. #310, Anchorage, AK 99503; Telephone: (907) 258–2420 Ext. 204; Fax: (907) 258–2419; Email address: joel@ polarconsult.netmailto:mpdpe@aol.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Ashish Desai, (202) 502–8370, or Email address: Ashish.Desai@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 the docket number (DI14–6– 000). For more information on how to submit these types of filings, please go to the Commission’s Web site located at https://www.ferc.gov/filingcomments.asp. Please include the docket number (DI14–6–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The proposed 200 kW Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project will consist of: (1) A 7-foot-high, 560-foot-long combination reinforced concrete weir and rock faced earthen dike diversion structure at river mile 2.59; (2) a screened intake integrated into the reinforced concrete portion of the diversion; (3) a 7,100-foot-long, 24-inchdiameter penstock; (4) a pipe and trail bridge for the penstock crossing Knutson Creek at river mile 1.79; (5) a powerhouse containing a single cross-flow turbine coupled to a single phase synchronous generator; (6) a 1400-foot-long tailrace that would discharge directly into Knutson Creek; (7) a buried 9900-foot-long, 7,200-volt electric cable to interconnect with Pedro Bay’s existing power grid; and (8) appurtenant facilities. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51999 requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the project would affect the interests of interstate or foreign commerce. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s reservoir, head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web 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. 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 FERCOlineSupport@ferc.gov for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. 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—All filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, AND/OR ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any Motion to Intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. E:\FR\FM\02SEN1.SGM 02SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51998-51999]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20766]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 9421-000]


James D. Sysko; 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.: 9421-000.
    c. Date Initiated: August 21, 2014.
    d. Exemptee: James D. Sysko.
    e. Name and Location of Project: The Gardner Brook Hydroelectric 
Project is located on Gardner Brook, in Oxford County, Maine.
    f. Exemptee Contact Information: James D. Sysko, 524 Jims Drive, 
Newry, ME 04261, (207) 824-3244 and Penny Percival, P.O. Box 366, 
Andover, ME 04216.
    g. FERC Contact: Ashish Desai, (202)502-8370, 
Ashish.Desai@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 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-9421-000) 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: (1) 10-Acre impoundment; (2) 
14-foot-high, 100-foot-long timber crib dam with concrete cap; (3) 12-
inch-diameter, 3900-foot-long penstock; (4) a powerhouse containing a 
single generating unit rated at 50 kW and (5) a 4000-foot-long 
underground transmission line.
    j. Description of Proceeding: The exemptee is in violation of 
Standard Article 1 of its exemption, which was granted March 27, 1986 
(34 FERC ]62,603). The Commission's regulation, 18 CFR 4.106, provides, 
among other things, that the Commission reserves the right to revoke an 
exemption if any term or condition of the exemption is violated.
    Commission records indicate that the project stopped operating 
sometime in early 2007. After several years of correspondence regarding 
restoring operation to the project or surrounding the exemption, the 
exemptee has become non-responsive. On December 19, 2013, the 
Commission sent a letter indicating that the exemptee must file a plan 
and schedule to restore operation or surrender the project, failure to 
do so would result in an implied surrender. To date, the exemptee has 
not filed a response and the project remains inoperable.
    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-9421-000) 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

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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 22, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-20766 Filed 8-29-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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