City of Watervliet; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests, 54698-54699 [2014-21745]

Download as PDF 54698 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 177 / Friday, September 12, 2014 / Notices FERC–725A Number and type of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden & cost per response 10 Total annual burden hours & total annual cost Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)÷(1) Submit Interchange Information. Communicate Transaction Modification. Submit Request for Interchange, (INT–011–1). Evidence Retention ............. 114, Balancing authority (BA). 21, Reliability coordinator (RC). 502, Load-serving entity (LSE). 637, BA/RC/LSE ................ Total ............................. ............................................. Dated: September 5, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–21742 Filed 9–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13135–004] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES City of Watervliet; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: License for Major Project-Existing Dam. b. Project No.: P–13135–004. c. Date filed: August 26, 2014. d. Applicant: City of Watervliet, New York. e. Name of Project: Delta Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the East Branch of the Mohawk River, in the Town of Rome, Oneida County, NY. No federal lands are occupied by the project works or located within the project boundary. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael P. Manning, Mayor, City of Watervliet, City Hall, Watervliet, NY 12189, Phone: 518–270–3815, Email: mikemanning@ watervliet.com; or Mark Gleason, General Manager, City of Watervliet, City Hall, Watervliet, NY 12189, Phone: 518–270–3800x122, Email: mgleason@ watervliet.com; or Wendy Jo Carey, P.E., Albany Engineering Corporation, 5 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Sep 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 52 5,928 1, $60 12 252 1, $60 12 6,024 1, $60 1 637 1, $32 ........................ 12,841 ........................ Phone: 518–456–7712x401 Email: wendy@albanyengineering.com. i. FERC Contact: Brandi Sangunett, Phone: (202) 502–8393, Email: brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. Pursuant to 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission’s regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status: October 25, 2014. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5,928, $355,680 252, $15,120 $3,120 6,024, $361,440 637, $20,384 720 720 32 12,841, $752,624 NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–13135–004. m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. The proposed project would consist of: (1) The existing 1,016-foot-long, 76foot-high Delta dam, owned by the New York State Canal Corporation; (2) an existing impoundment having a surface area of 2,700 acres and a storage capacity of 63,200 acre-feet at the spillway crest elevation of 551.37 feet North American Vertical Datum of 1988; (3) a new 40-foot-diameter cylindrical powerhouse containing one turbinegenerator unit with a total installed capacity of 7.4 megawatts; (4) a new 17,000-foot-long, 13.2-kilovolt underground generator lead; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The project would generate about 14,100 megawatthours of electricity annually. o. 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. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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. p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 177 / Friday, September 12, 2014 / Notices Issue Acceptance or Deficiency Letter ........................................................................................................................................... Request Additional Information ..................................................................................................................................................... Issue Notice of Acceptance ............................................................................................................................................................. Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments ...................................................................................................................................... Comments on Scoping Document 1 ............................................................................................................................................... Issue Scoping Document 2 .............................................................................................................................................................. Issue Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis ....................................................................................................................... Commission issues EA .................................................................................................................................................................... Comments on EA ............................................................................................................................................................................. Dated: September 5, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–21745 Filed 9–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2485–065] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FirstLight Hydro Generating Company; Notice of Application 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: Application for Temporary Amendment of Minimum and Maximum Reservoir Elevation Requirement. b. Project No.: 2485–065. c. Date Filed: August 8, 2014. d. Applicant: FirstLight Hydro Generating Company (Firstlight). e. Name of Project: Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project. f. Location: The project is located on the east side of the Connecticut River, in the towns of Northfield and Erving, in Franklin County, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John Howard, Director of FERC Compliance, FirstLight Hydro Generating Company, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Phone (413) 659–4489. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Christopher Chaney, (202) 502–6778, or christopher.chaney@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, and recommendations is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Sep 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 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. Please include the project number (P–2485–065) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: FirstLight is seeking temporary authorization to modify the upper reservoir’s upper and lower water surface elevation limits from 1000.5 and 938 feet, to 1004.5 and 920 feet, respectively. FirstLight proposes to use the additional storage capacity between December 1, 2014, and March 31, 2014. According to FirstLight approval of changes in the water surface elevations would result in an increase in the maximum daily generation from 8,475 megawatt-hours (MWh) to 10,645 MWh. 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 (i.e. P–2485). 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. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54699 October 2014 October 2014 January 2015 February 2015 April 2015 May 2015 May 2015 November 2015 December 2015 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 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 surrender. 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. E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 177 (Friday, September 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54698-54699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21745]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13135-004]


City of Watervliet; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing 
With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: License for Major Project-Existing Dam.
    b. Project No.: P-13135-004.
    c. Date filed: August 26, 2014.
    d. Applicant: City of Watervliet, New York.
    e. Name of Project: Delta Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the East Branch of the Mohawk River, in the Town of 
Rome, Oneida County, NY. No federal lands are occupied by the project 
works or located within the project boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael P. Manning, Mayor, City of 
Watervliet, City Hall, Watervliet, NY 12189, Phone: 518-270-3815, 
Email: mikemanning@watervliet.com; or Mark Gleason, General Manager, 
City of Watervliet, City Hall, Watervliet, NY 12189, Phone: 518-270-
3800x122, Email: mgleason@watervliet.com; or Wendy Jo Carey, P.E., 
Albany Engineering Corporation, 5 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, 
Phone: 518-456-7712x401 Email: wendy@albanyengineering.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Brandi Sangunett, Phone: (202) 502-8393, Email: 
brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov.
    j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies 
with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to 
environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the 
environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such 
requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note 
the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation 
of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC ] 
61,076 (2001).
    k. Pursuant to 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's 
regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes 
that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to 
form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the 
application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person 
must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 
days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of 
the request on the applicant.
    l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for 
cooperating agency status: October 25, 2014.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status 
using the Commission's eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 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-13135-004.
    m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time.
    n. The proposed project would consist of: (1) The existing 1,016-
foot-long, 76-foot-high Delta dam, owned by the New York State Canal 
Corporation; (2) an existing impoundment having a surface area of 2,700 
acres and a storage capacity of 63,200 acre-feet at the spillway crest 
elevation of 551.37 feet North American Vertical Datum of 1988; (3) a 
new 40-foot-diameter cylindrical powerhouse containing one turbine-
generator unit with a total installed capacity of 7.4 megawatts; (4) a 
new 17,000-foot-long, 13.2-kilovolt underground generator lead; and (5) 
appurtenant facilities. The project would generate about 14,100 
megawatt-hours of electricity annually.
    o. 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. A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    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.
    p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according 
to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the 
schedule will be made as appropriate.

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Issue Acceptance or Deficiency Letter........  October 2014
Request Additional Information...............  October 2014
Issue Notice of Acceptance...................  January 2015
Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments........  February 2015
Comments on Scoping Document 1...............  April 2015
Issue Scoping Document 2.....................  May 2015
Issue Notice of Ready for Environmental        May 2015
 Analysis.
Commission issues EA.........................  November 2015
Comments on EA...............................  December 2015
 


     Dated: September 5, 2014.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-21745 Filed 9-11-14; 8:45 am]
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