Massachusetts Water Resource Authority; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 47197 [2017-21836]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 11, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 9968–002] asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Massachusetts Water Resource Authority; 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 Applications: Exemption surrender. b. Project No.: 9968–002. c. Date Filed: September 18, 2017. d. Exemptee: Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA). e. Name of Projects: Aqueduct Transfer Project No. 9968. f. Location: City of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Pamela Heidell, MWRA, 100 First Ave., Building 39, Boston, MA 02129, (617) 788–1102. i. FERC Contact: David Rudisail, (202) 502–6376, david.rudisail@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 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– 9968–002) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The project has had only intermittent use and has not generated power since June 7, 1995. MWRA has determined that the cost of maintaining the project is not economically feasible, and therefore, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 Oct 10, 2017 Jkt 244001 petitioned to surrender the exemption. MWRA proposes maintain the valves to the turbine in an off position, lock out the electrical breaker from the generator, and disconnect the leads to the generator. 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/ efiling.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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47197 which are the subject of the license proposed re-development. 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 4, 2017. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–21836 Filed 10–10–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI17–12–000] Ram Valley LLC; Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and 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: DI17–12–000. c. Date Filed: September 22, 2017. d. Applicant: Ram Valley LLC. e. Name of Project: Juniper Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Juniper Creek Hydroelectric Project would be located near the Town of Shenandoah, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b) (2012). h. Applicant Contact: David Brailey, managing member, Ram Valley LLC, 3527 North Point Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502, telephone: (907) 248–0058; email: dbrailey@alaska.net; Agent Contact: David Brailey, owner, Brailey Hydrologic, 3527 North Point Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502, telephone: (907) 248–0058. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Polardino, (202) 502–6437, or email: Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov. E:\FR\FM\11OCN1.SGM 11OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 9968-002]


Massachusetts Water Resource Authority; 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 Applications: Exemption surrender.
    b. Project No.: 9968-002.
    c. Date Filed: September 18, 2017.
    d. Exemptee: Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA).
    e. Name of Projects: Aqueduct Transfer Project No. 9968.
    f. Location: City of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Pamela Heidell, MWRA, 100 First Ave., 
Building 39, Boston, MA 02129, (617) 788-1102.
    i. FERC Contact: David Rudisail, (202) 502-6376, 
david.rudisail@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 
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-9968-002) on 
any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The project has had only intermittent 
use and has not generated power since June 7, 1995. MWRA has determined 
that the cost of maintaining the project is not economically feasible, 
and therefore, petitioned to surrender the exemption. MWRA proposes 
maintain the valves to the turbine in an off position, lock out the 
electrical breaker from the generator, and disconnect the leads to the 
generator.
    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/efiling.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 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 proposed re-development. 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 4, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-21836 Filed 10-10-17; 8:45 am]
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