Upcountry LLC; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene, 67280-67281 [2018-28258]
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Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/31/18.
Docket Numbers: RP19–474–000.
Applicants: Sea Robin Pipeline
Company, LLC.
Description: Compliance filing
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Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/31/18.
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protest in any of the above proceedings
must file in accordance with Rules 211
and 214 of the Commission’s
Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time on the specified comment date.
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intervention is necessary to become a
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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/
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other information, call (866) 208–3676
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.
Dated: December 20, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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 Mill Pressure
Reducing Device Project would have a
total installed capacity up to 72
kilowatts (kW), and would be located on
the existing raw water supply pipeline.
The project would be located near the
City of Portland in Hood River County,
Oregon.
Applicant Contact: Jonathon Munk,
Upcountry LLC, 1675 Country Club
Road, Hood River, OR 97031, Phone No
(503) 460–7220, email: jonmunk4@
gmail.com.
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 72-kW
turbine-generator connected to an
existing raw water supply pipeline and
(2) appurtenant facilities. The proposed
project would have an estimated annual
generation of up to 630 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.
[Docket No. CD19–3–000]
Upcountry LLC; Notice of Preliminary
Determination of a Qualifying Conduit
Hydropower Facility and Soliciting
Comments and Motions To Intervene
On December 20, 2018, the Upcountry
LLC filed a notice of intent to construct
TABLE 1—CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING CONDUIT HYDROPOWER FACILITY
Statutory provision
Description
Satisfies
(Y/N)
FPA 30(a)(3)(A), as amended by HREA ..
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
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA
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FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(ii), as amended
HREA.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended
HREA.
by
by
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: The
proposed Mill Pressure Reducing Device
Project will not interfere with the
primary purpose of the conduit, which
is to transport water for irrigation by
filling an equalizing reservoir, which in
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turn provides pressure for an irrigation
zone in its service area. Therefore, based
upon the above criteria, Commission
staff preliminarily determines that the
proposal satisfies the requirements for a
qualifying conduit hydropower facility,
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Y
Y
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
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criteria is 30 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
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CFR 385.2001–2005 (2018).
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using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket
number (i.e., CD19–3) 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: December 20, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018–28258 Filed 12–27–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Project No. 5697–002]
Lassen Research; Notice of
Application for Surrender of
Exemption, 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 Proceeding: Application for
surrender of conduit exemption.
b. Project No.: P–5697–002.
c. Date Filed: April 19, 2018.
d. Exemptee: Lassen Research.
e. Name of Project: Nikola I
Powerhouse Project.
f. Location: The project is located on
the Lower Boole Ditch Pipeline, a
diversion of Diggar Creek, in Tehama
County, California.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r.
h. Licensee Contact: Mr. Robert W.
Lee, Project Owner, 31695 Forward
Road, Manton, California 96059,
Telephone: (530) 474–3966 or (530)
954–3761, rlee@lassen.com.
i. FERC Contact: Ashish Desai, (202)
502–8370, Ashish.Desai@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments,
interventions, and protests 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
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
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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–5697–002.
k. Description of Request: Lassen
Research, exemptee for the Nikola I
Powerhouse Project No. 5697, filed a
request to surrender its exemption. The
project consists of the existing Lower
Boole Ditch Pipeline and a powerhouse
containing one 35-kilowatt turbine
generating unit. The project has not
operated since approximately 2007 and
has had issues maintaining power
generation since 2003 due to
unregulated water use upstream of the
project. As a result, the exemptee has
determined it would like to surrender
the exemption. The connection between
the project and the power grid has been
locked out. No ground disturbance is
associated with the proposed surrender
and project features will remain in
place.
l. This filing may be viewed on the
Commission’s website at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P–5697–002)
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 in the Commission’s
Public Reference Room located at 888
First Street NE, Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426.
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, .212
and .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
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CD19-3-000]
Upcountry LLC; Notice of Preliminary Determination of a
Qualifying Conduit Hydropower Facility and Soliciting Comments and
Motions To Intervene
On December 20, 2018, the Upcountry LLC 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 Mill
Pressure Reducing Device Project would have a total installed capacity
up to 72 kilowatts (kW), and would be located on the existing raw water
supply pipeline. The project would be located near the City of Portland
in Hood River County, Oregon.
Applicant Contact: Jonathon Munk, Upcountry LLC, 1675 Country Club
Road, Hood River, OR 97031, Phone No (503) 460-7220, email:
jonmunk4@gmail.com.
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 72-kW turbine-generator connected to an
existing raw water supply pipeline and (2) appurtenant facilities. The
proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of up to 630
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 Y
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.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(i), as amended by HREA........................ The facility is constructed, Y
operated, or 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 Y
capacity that does not exceed
5 megawatts.
FPA 30(a)(3)(C)(iii), as amended by HREA...................... On or before August 9, 2013, Y
the facility is not licensed,
or exempted from the licensing
requirements of Part I of the
FPA.
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Preliminary Determination: The proposed Mill Pressure Reducing
Device Project will not interfere with the primary purpose of the
conduit, which is to transport water for irrigation by filling an
equalizing reservoir, which in turn provides pressure for an irrigation
zone in its service area. Therefore, 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
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criteria is 30 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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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 (i.e., CD19-3) 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: December 20, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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