Empire State Hydro 302, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications, 65993 [2015-27407]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 208 / Wednesday, October 28, 2015 / Notices 100 years old, has undergone significant deterioration, most recently during a high-flow event in 2011. The proposed new diversion dam was designed by the Green River Conservation District and the exemptee in consultation with federal and state resource agencies to ensure a continued supply of agricultural water for local irrigators, and to improve public safety and fish passage. The work would not result in any significant changes to water levels or project operation. 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. 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. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Oct 27, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 amendment application. 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: October 21, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–27405 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14703–000] Empire State Hydro 302, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On August 25, 2015, Empire State Hydro 302, LLC, 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 Braendly Dam Hydroelectric Project to be located on Fishkill River in Dutchess County, New York. 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 redevelop an abandoned project and consist of: (1) An existing 130-foot-long, PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 65993 18-foot-high cut stone with a concrete cap dam creating a reservoir with a surface area of approximately 3 acres and a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet at a normal water surface elevation of 119.5 feet mean sea level; (2) a new 6foot-diameter, 300-foot-long steel penstock; (3) a new 50-foot-long by 35foot-wide powerhouse containing two Kaplan turbine units with a rated capacity of 450 kilowatts each; and (4) a new 12.7-kilovolt, 500-foot-long transmission line. The project would have an annual generation of 3,200 megawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Mark Boumansour, Empire State Hydro 302, LLC, 1401 Walnut Street, Suite 220, Boulder, CO 80302; phone: 303–440– 3378. FERC Contact: Monir Chowdhury; phone: (202) 502–6736. 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. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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–14703–000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14703) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: October 22, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–27407 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-27407]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14703-000]


Empire State Hydro 302, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit 
Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To 
Intervene, and Competing Applications

    On August 25, 2015, Empire State Hydro 302, LLC, 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 
Braendly Dam Hydroelectric Project to be located on Fishkill River in 
Dutchess County, New York. 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 redevelop an abandoned project and 
consist of: (1) An existing 130-foot-long, 18-foot-high cut stone with 
a concrete cap dam creating a reservoir with a surface area of 
approximately 3 acres and a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet at a 
normal water surface elevation of 119.5 feet mean sea level; (2) a new 
6-foot-diameter, 300-foot-long steel penstock; (3) a new 50-foot-long 
by 35-foot-wide powerhouse containing two Kaplan turbine units with a 
rated capacity of 450 kilowatts each; and (4) a new 12.7-kilovolt, 500-
foot-long transmission line. The project would have an annual 
generation of 3,200 megawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Mark Boumansour, Empire State Hydro 302, LLC, 
1401 Walnut Street, Suite 220, Boulder, CO 80302; phone: 303-440-3378.
    FERC Contact: Monir Chowdhury; phone: (202) 502-6736.
    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.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing 
applications 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-14703-000.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the 
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-14703) in the docket number field to access 
the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: October 22, 2015.
 Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-27407 Filed 10-27-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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