Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications: Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC, 36586 [2018-16232]

Download as PDF 36586 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 146 / Monday, July 30, 2018 / Notices Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. 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: July 24, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16218 Filed 7–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14879–000] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications: Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC On June 8, 2018, Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC (Go With the Flow) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Go With the Flow Hydroelectric Project (project) to be located on the Umatilla River about 8.7 river miles upstream from the confluence with the Columbia River, and 2.1 miles west southwest of Hermiston in Umatilla county, Oregon. On July 11, 2018, the applicant filed an amended permit application for the project. 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 will be at the site of the existing, abandoned Jim Boyd Hydroelectric Project (P–7269). The license for the Jim Boyd Project was terminated in 2011, and Go With the Flow has purchased these facilities. The proposed run-of-river project will involve rehabilitation and upgrade of the following existing facilities: A 3.5foot-high concrete diversion weir; a VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:33 Jul 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 canal intake with trashracks and fish screens; A 5,350-foot-long power canal; four 5-foot-diameter, 280-foot-long steel penstocks; a powerhouse with 4 turbine/generators with rated capacity of 300 kilowatts (kW) each for a total capacity of 1,200 kW; a 60-foot-wide, 20 foot-long concrete-lined tailrace; a 0.25mile-long, 12.47 kilovolt transmission line; and access roads. The estimated averaged annual generation of the project would be 3 gigawatt-hours and would be conveyed from the powerhouse to the existing Pacific Power and Light Company substation. Applicant Contact: Mark Sigl, Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC, 8021 Firestone Way, Antelope, CA 95843, phone (916) 812–5051. FERC Contact: Kim Nguyen, (202) 502–6105. 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–14879–000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–14879) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: July 24, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–16232 Filed 7–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Boulder Canyon Project Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed fiscal year 2019 base charge and rates for electric service. AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is proposing to calculate formula rates for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) electric service. The expiration of the FY 2018 base charge and rates on September 30, 2018, requires this action. The proposed base charge will provide sufficient revenue to recover all annual costs and repay investment obligations within the allowable period. The proposed base charge and rates are scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2018, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2019. Publication of this Federal Register notice will initiate the public process. DATES: The consultation and comment period begins today and will end October 29, 2018. WAPA will present a detailed explanation of the proposed FY 2019 base charge and rates at a public information forum that will be held on August 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) in Phoenix, Arizona. WAPA will also host a public comment forum that will be held on September 28, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST in Phoenix, Arizona. Written comments will be accepted any time during the consultation and comment period. ADDRESSES: The public information forum and public comment forum will be held at WAPA’s Desert Southwest Customer Service Regional Office located at 615 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. Send written comments to Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager and Senior Vice President, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, Arizona 85005–6457, or email dswpwrmrk@wapa.gov. WAPA will post information about the rate process and written comments received on its website at: https://www.wapa.gov/ regions/DSW/Rates/Pages/bouldercanyon-rates.aspx. Written comments must be received by the end of the consultation and comment period to be considered by WAPA in its decision process. As access to federal facilities is controlled, any U.S. citizen wishing to attend a public forum at WAPA must SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 146 (Monday, July 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 36586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16232]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14879-000]


Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and 
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications: 
Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC

    On June 8, 2018, Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC (Go With the 
Flow) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to 
section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the 
feasibility of the Go With the Flow Hydroelectric Project (project) to 
be located on the Umatilla River about 8.7 river miles upstream from 
the confluence with the Columbia River, and 2.1 miles west southwest of 
Hermiston in Umatilla county, Oregon. On July 11, 2018, the applicant 
filed an amended permit application for the project. 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 will be at the site of the existing, abandoned 
Jim Boyd Hydroelectric Project (P-7269). The license for the Jim Boyd 
Project was terminated in 2011, and Go With the Flow has purchased 
these facilities. The proposed run-of-river project will involve 
rehabilitation and upgrade of the following existing facilities: A 3.5-
foot-high concrete diversion weir; a canal intake with trashracks and 
fish screens; A 5,350-foot-long power canal; four 5-foot-diameter, 280-
foot-long steel penstocks; a powerhouse with 4 turbine/generators with 
rated capacity of 300 kilowatts (kW) each for a total capacity of 1,200 
kW; a 60-foot-wide, 20 foot-long concrete-lined tailrace; a 0.25-mile-
long, 12.47 kilovolt transmission line; and access roads.
    The estimated averaged annual generation of the project would be 3 
gigawatt-hours and would be conveyed from the powerhouse to the 
existing Pacific Power and Light Company substation.
    Applicant Contact: Mark Sigl, Go With the Flow Hydro Power, LLC, 
8021 Firestone Way, Antelope, CA 95843, phone (916) 812-5051.
    FERC Contact: Kim Nguyen, (202) 502-6105.
    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 
[email protected], (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-14879-000.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the 
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of 
Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibary.asp. 
Enter the docket number (P-14879) in the docket number field to access 
the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: July 24, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-16232 Filed 7-27-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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