Nevada Irrigation District; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene, 15591-15592 [2015-06628]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 56 / Tuesday, March 24, 2015 / Notices Filed Date: 3/17/15. Accession Number: 20150317–5029. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/24/15. Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: March 17, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Commission Staff Attendance The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that members of the Commission’s staff may attend the following meeting related to the transmission planning activities of the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Electric System Planning Working Group Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES March 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/services/planning/ index.jsp. The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Electric System Planning Working Group Meeting April 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. 01:09 Mar 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Business Issues Committee Meeting April 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/committees/ meeting_materials/index.jsp?com=bic. The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Operating Committee Meeting April 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/committees/ meeting_materials/index.jsp?com=oc. [FR Doc. 2015–06586 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/services/planning/ index.jsp. The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Electric System Planning Working Group Meeting April 22, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/services/planning/ index.jsp. The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Management Committee Meeting April 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) The above-referenced meeting will be via web conference and teleconference. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at: https://www.nyiso.com/public/ markets_operations/committees/ meeting_materials/index.jsp?com=mc. The discussions at the meeting described above may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket Nos. ER13–102, ER13–1942, ER13–1946, New York Independent System Operator, Inc. and New York Transmission Owners PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15591 Docket No. ER13–1926, PJM Transmission Owners Docket No. ER13–1947, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Docket No. ER13–1957, ISO New England Inc. Docket No. ER13–1960, ISO New England Inc., Participating Transmission Owners Administrative Committee, and New England Power Pool Participants Committee For more information, contact James Eason, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (202) 502–8622 or James.Eason@ferc.gov. Dated: March 17, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–06631 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CD15–20–000] Nevada Irrigation District; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene On March 4, 2015, the Nevada Irrigation District filed a notice of intent to construct a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, pursuant to section 30 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as amended by section 4 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (HREA). The proposed Loma Rica Hydroelectric Station In-Conduit Hydroelectric Project would have an installed capacity of 1,440 kilowatts (kW) and would be located on the existing Banner-Cascade Pipeline System, which transports water for agricultural and municipal consumption. The project would be located near the Town of Grass Valley in Nevada County, California. Applicant Contact: Gary King, Engineering Manager, Nevada Irrigation District, 1036 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945–5424, Phone No. (530) 273–6185. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, Phone No. (202) 502–6062, email: robert.bell@ferc.gov. Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Description: The proposed project would consist of: (1) A proposed 105-foot-long, 36-inch-diameter pipe that connects to a proposed 30-footlong, 24-inch-diameter pipe that delivers water to the powerhouse; (2) a E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 15592 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 56 / Tuesday, March 24, 2015 / Notices proposed 1,000-square-foot powerhouse that contains one turbine-generator unit with a total installed capacity of 1,440 kW; (3) an existing flow-split structure that distributes water to either the Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant or the Elizabeth George Water Treatment Plant; (4) a proposed 50-foot-long, 60-inchdiameter bypass pipe to the existing Loma Rica Flow Control Facility for use when the proposed project is not in operation; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generating capacity of 3,980 megawatt-hours. A qualifying conduit hydropower facility is one that is determined or deemed to meet all of the criteria shown in the table below. TABLE 1—CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY Description Satisfies (Y/N) The conduit the facility uses is a tunnel, canal, pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar manmade water conveyance that is operated for the distribution of water for agricultural, municipal, or industrial consumption and not primarily for the generation of electricity. The facility is constructed, operated, or maintained for the generation of electric power and uses for such generation only the hydroelectric potential of a non-federally owned conduit. The facility has an installed capacity that does not exceed 5 megawatts ..................................... Y Statutory Provision FPA 30(a)(3)(A), as amended by HREA. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA. FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(ii), as amended by HREA. FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended by HREA. On or before August 9, 2013, the facility is not licensed, or exempted from the licensing requirements of Part I of the FPA. Preliminary Determination: Based upon the above criteria, Commission staff preliminarily determines that the proposal satisfies the requirements for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, which is not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing. Comments and Motions to Intervene: Deadline for filing comments contesting whether the facility meets the qualifying criteria is 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Deadline for filing motions to intervene is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Anyone may submit comments or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210 and 385.214. Any motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular proceeding. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the ‘‘COMMENTS CONTESTING QUALIFICATION FOR A CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’ as applicable; (2) state in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) state the name, address, and telephone number of the person filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of sections 385.2001 through 385.2005 of the Commission’s regulations.1 All comments contesting Commission staff’s preliminary determination that the facility meets the qualifying criteria must set forth their evidentiary basis. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene and comments 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. 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. Locations of Notice of Intent: Copies of the notice of intent can be obtained directly from the applicant or such copies can be viewed and reproduced at the Commission in its Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the web at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (e.g., CD15–20–000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: March 17, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–06628 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am] 1 18 CFR 385.2001–2005 (2014). VerDate Sep<11>2014 01:09 Mar 24, 2015 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Y Y Y DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER15–879–001. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): 2446R1 Substitute Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska NITSA and NOA to be effective 12/1/2014. Filed Date: 3/17/15. Accession Number: 20150317–5068. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/7/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1026–001. Applicants: Utah Red Hills Renewable Park, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): Amendment to Application for Market-Based Authorization to be effective 5/1/2015 under ER15–1026 Filing Type: 120. Filed Date: 3/13/15. Accession Number: 20150313–5179. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1295–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Queue No. Z2–014; Service Agreement No. 2971 to be effective 2/13/2015. Filed Date: 3/16/15. Accession Number: 20150316–5210. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/6/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1296–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: § 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Amended IFA and E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CD15-20-000]


Nevada Irrigation District; Notice of Preliminary Determination 
of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and 
Motions To Intervene

    On March 4, 2015, the Nevada Irrigation District filed a notice of 
intent to construct a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, pursuant 
to section 30 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as amended by section 4 
of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (HREA). The 
proposed Loma Rica Hydroelectric Station In-Conduit Hydroelectric 
Project would have an installed capacity of 1,440 kilowatts (kW) and 
would be located on the existing Banner-Cascade Pipeline System, which 
transports water for agricultural and municipal consumption. The 
project would be located near the Town of Grass Valley in Nevada 
County, California.
    Applicant Contact: Gary King, Engineering Manager, Nevada 
Irrigation District, 1036 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945-
5424, Phone No. (530) 273-6185.
    FERC Contact: Robert Bell, Phone No. (202) 502-6062, email: 
robert.bell@ferc.gov.
    Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility Description: The proposed 
project would consist of: (1) A proposed 105-foot-long, 36-inch-
diameter pipe that connects to a proposed 30-foot-long, 24-inch-
diameter pipe that delivers water to the powerhouse; (2) a

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proposed 1,000-square-foot powerhouse that contains one turbine-
generator unit with a total installed capacity of 1,440 kW; (3) an 
existing flow-split structure that distributes water to either the Loma 
Rica Water Treatment Plant or the Elizabeth George Water Treatment 
Plant; (4) a proposed 50-foot-long, 60-inch-diameter bypass pipe to the 
existing Loma Rica Flow Control Facility for use when the proposed 
project is not in operation; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The 
proposed project would have an estimated annual generating capacity of 
3,980 megawatt-hours.
    A qualifying conduit hydropower facility is one that is determined 
or deemed to meet all of the criteria shown in the table below.

                          Table 1--Criteria for Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility
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                                                                                                    Satisfies (Y/
              Statutory Provision                                   Description                          N)
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FPA 30(a)(3)(A), as amended by HREA............  The conduit the facility uses is a tunnel, canal,            Y
                                                  pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar
                                                  manmade water conveyance that is operated for
                                                  the distribution of water for agricultural,
                                                  municipal, or industrial consumption and not
                                                  primarily for the generation of electricity.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA.........  The facility is constructed, operated, or                    Y
                                                  maintained for the generation of electric power
                                                  and uses for such generation only the
                                                  hydroelectric potential of a non-federally owned
                                                  conduit.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(ii), as amended by HREA........  The facility has an installed capacity that does             Y
                                                  not exceed 5 megawatts.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended by HREA.......  On or before August 9, 2013, the facility is not             Y
                                                  licensed, or exempted from the licensing
                                                  requirements of Part I of the FPA.
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    Preliminary Determination: Based upon the above criteria, 
Commission staff preliminarily determines that the proposal satisfies 
the requirements for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, which is 
not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing.
    Comments and Motions to Intervene: Deadline for filing comments 
contesting whether the facility meets the qualifying criteria is 45 
days from the issuance date of this notice.
    Deadline for filing motions to intervene is 30 days from the 
issuance date of this notice.
    Anyone may submit comments or a motion to intervene in accordance 
with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 
385.210 and 385.214. Any motions to intervene must be received on or 
before the specified deadline date for the particular proceeding.
    Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the ``COMMENTS CONTESTING QUALIFICATION FOR 
A CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' as 
applicable; (2) state in the heading the name of the applicant and the 
project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) 
state the name, address, and telephone number of the person filing; and 
(4) otherwise comply with the requirements of sections 385.2001 through 
385.2005 of the Commission's regulations.\1\ All comments contesting 
Commission staff's preliminary determination that the facility meets 
the qualifying criteria must set forth their evidentiary basis.
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    \1\ 18 CFR 385.2001-2005 (2014).
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    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
motions to intervene and comments 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. 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.
    Locations of Notice of Intent: Copies of the notice of intent can 
be obtained directly from the applicant or such copies can be viewed 
and reproduced at the Commission in its Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be 
viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp using 
the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number (e.g., CD15-20-000) in 
the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call 
toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, 
call (202) 502-8659.

    Dated: March 17, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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