Aclara Meters, LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of Existing Licensee's Notice of Intent To File a New License Application, and Soliciting Pre-Application Documents and Notices of Intent To File a New License Application, 18840 [2019-08906]

Download as PDF 18840 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 85 / Thursday, May 2, 2019 / Notices effective on April 24, 2019 and this proceeding is hereby terminated.1 Dated: April 26, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–08907 Filed 5–1–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 3820–011] Aclara Meters, LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of Existing Licensee’s Notice of Intent To File a New License Application, and Soliciting PreApplication Documents and Notices of Intent To File a New License Application On August 31, 2016, Aclara Meters, LLC (Aclara or licensee) filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to file an application for a new license for its Somersworth Hydroelectric Project No. 3820 (project), pursuant to section 16.6 of the Commission’s regulations.1 On October 6, 2016, Commission staff issued a public notice of the NOI and approved the use of the traditional licensing process to develop the license application. The existing license for the project expires on August 31, 2021.2 On March 29, 2019, Aclara filed an application to surrender its license for the project.3 In its filing, Aclara states that it will no longer seek to relicense the Somersworth Hydroelectric Project, and instead seeks to surrender its existing license. Accordingly, Aclara’s surrender application is also deemed to be a withdrawal of its NOI to file an application for a new license for the project. Pursuant to section 16.25(a) of the Commission’s regulations, when an existing licensee, having previously filed an NOI to file a new license for a project, subsequently does not file an 1 18 CFR 385.216(b) (2018). CFR 16.6 (2018). At least five years before the expiration of a license for a major water power project, the licensee must file with the Commission an NOI that contains an unequivocal statement of the licensee’s intention to file or not to file an application for a new license. 2 The license for the project was issued with an effective date of September 1, 1981, for a term of 40 years. General Electric Company, 16 FERC 62,598 (1981). 3 The surrender application filing may be viewed on the Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the d Aclara Meters, LLC docket number field to access the document. The Commission is not seeking public comment on the surrender application (Docket No. P–3820–012) at this time. khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 1 18 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:51 May 01, 2019 Jkt 247001 application for a new license, the Commission must solicit applications from potential applicants other than the existing licensee.4 Any party interested in filing a license application or exemption (i.e., a potential applicant) for the project must file an NOI and preapplication document within 90 days from the date of this notice.5 While the integrated licensing process is the default process for preparing an application for a new license, a potential applicant may request to use alternative licensing procedures when it files its NOI.6 An application for a new license or exemption for the Somersworth Hydroelectric Project No. 3820 must be filed within 18 months of the date of filing the NOI. Questions concerning the process for filing an NOI should be directed to Patrick Crile at 202–502–8042 or Patrick.Crile@ferc.gov. Dated: April 26, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–08906 Filed 5–1–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP19–178–000] Enable Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization Take notice that on April 16, 2019, Enable Gas Transmission, LLC (Enable), 910 Louisiana Street, Ste. 48040 (48th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002, filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208(b), and 157.210 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to decrease the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of Line JM– 22 located in Monroe County, Arkansas. Specifically, Line JM–22 off of Enable’s larger diameter pipeline, Line JM–20, is serving CenterPoint Energy-Arkansas Gas at the Cottonplant town border station located at the end of the line. Enable plans to improve safety and ensure compliance with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations. Enable proposes to lower the historical MAOP 4 18 CFR 16.25(a) (2018). to section 16.24(a)(2) of the Commission’s regulations, the existing licensee is prohibited from filing an application either individually or in combination with other entities. 18 CFR 16.24(a)(2) (2018). 6 18 CFR 5.3(b) (2018). 5 Pursuant PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of Line JM–22 from 686 psig to 400 psig, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the web at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed Lisa Yoho, Sr. Director Regulatory & FERC Compliance, Enable Gas Transmission, LLC, 910 Louisiana St., Ste 48040, (48th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002, by telephone at (346) 701–2539, by fax at (346) 701–2905, or by email at lisa.yoho@enablemidstream.com. Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3820-011]


Aclara Meters, LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of Existing Licensee's 
Notice of Intent To File a New License Application, and Soliciting Pre-
Application Documents and Notices of Intent To File a New License 
Application

    On August 31, 2016, Aclara Meters, LLC (Aclara or licensee) filed a 
Notice of Intent (NOI) to file an application for a new license for its 
Somersworth Hydroelectric Project No. 3820 (project), pursuant to 
section 16.6 of the Commission's regulations.\1\ On October 6, 2016, 
Commission staff issued a public notice of the NOI and approved the use 
of the traditional licensing process to develop the license 
application. The existing license for the project expires on August 31, 
2021.\2\
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    \1\ 18 CFR 16.6 (2018). At least five years before the 
expiration of a license for a major water power project, the 
licensee must file with the Commission an NOI that contains an 
unequivocal statement of the licensee's intention to file or not to 
file an application for a new license.
    \2\ The license for the project was issued with an effective 
date of September 1, 1981, for a term of 40 years. General Electric 
Company, 16 FERC 62,598 (1981).
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    On March 29, 2019, Aclara filed an application to surrender its 
license for the project.\3\ In its filing, Aclara states that it will 
no longer seek to relicense the Somersworth Hydroelectric Project, and 
instead seeks to surrender its existing license. Accordingly, Aclara's 
surrender application is also deemed to be a withdrawal of its NOI to 
file an application for a new license for the project.
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    \3\ The surrender application filing may be viewed on the 
Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three 
digits in the d Aclara Meters, LLC docket number field to access the 
document. The Commission is not seeking public comment on the 
surrender application (Docket No. P-3820-012) at this time.
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    Pursuant to section 16.25(a) of the Commission's regulations, when 
an existing licensee, having previously filed an NOI to file a new 
license for a project, subsequently does not file an application for a 
new license, the Commission must solicit applications from potential 
applicants other than the existing licensee.\4\ Any party interested in 
filing a license application or exemption (i.e., a potential applicant) 
for the project must file an NOI and pre-application document within 90 
days from the date of this notice.\5\ While the integrated licensing 
process is the default process for preparing an application for a new 
license, a potential applicant may request to use alternative licensing 
procedures when it files its NOI.\6\ An application for a new license 
or exemption for the Somersworth Hydroelectric Project No. 3820 must be 
filed within 18 months of the date of filing the NOI.
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    \4\ 18 CFR 16.25(a) (2018).
    \5\ Pursuant to section 16.24(a)(2) of the Commission's 
regulations, the existing licensee is prohibited from filing an 
application either individually or in combination with other 
entities. 18 CFR 16.24(a)(2) (2018).
    \6\ 18 CFR 5.3(b) (2018).
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    Questions concerning the process for filing an NOI should be 
directed to Patrick Crile at 202-502-8042 or [email protected].

    Dated: April 26, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-08906 Filed 5-1-19; 8:45 am]
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