Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation, 43577-43578 [2020-15485]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 138 / Friday, July 17, 2020 / Notices 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, you may send a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. 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 385.2010. Locations of Notice of Intent: The Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s website at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (i.e., CD20–7) 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 1 18 18:12 Jul 16, 2020 Dated: July 13, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15484 Filed 7–16–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL19–58–002] PJM Interconnection, LLC; Notice of Filing Take notice that on July 6, 2020, PJM Interconnection, LLC submitted a filing in compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Order on Proposed Tariff Revisions and Operating Agreement Revisions, in the above captioned proceeding, on May 21, 2020.1 Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. 1 PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., 171 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2020) (‘‘May 21 Order’’). CFR 385.2001–2005 (2019). VerDate Sep<11>2014 related to this or other pending projects. Copies of the notice of intent can be obtained directly from the applicant. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43577 In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, The Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (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. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 27, 2020. Dated: July 13, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15480 Filed 7–16–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1894–000] Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation On June 28, 2018, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (now identified as Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.),1 licensee for the Parr Hydroelectric Project, filed an Application for a New License pursuant to the Federal Power Act (FPA) and the Commission’s regulations thereunder. The Parr Hydroelectric Project is on the Broad River in Newberry and Fairfield Counties, South Carolina. The license for Project No. 1894 was issued for a period ending June 30, 2020. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or 1 Effective April 29, 2019, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company changed the company name to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. On July 29, 2019, the Commission approved the name change. 168 FERC ¶ 62,053 (2019). E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 43578 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 138 / Friday, July 17, 2020 / Notices any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 1894 is issued to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for a period effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before June 30, 2021, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., is authorized to continue operation of the Parr Hydroelectric Project, until such time as the Commission acts on its application for a subsequent license. Dated: July 13, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15485 Filed 7–16–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES [Project No. 2354–148] Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Jul 16, 2020 Jkt 250001 a. Application Type: Non-capacity License Amendment. b. Project No: 2354–148. c. Date Filed: June 15, 2020. d. Applicant: Georgia Power Company. e. Name of Project: North Georgia Project. f. Location: Savannah River basin on the Tallulah, Chattooga, and Tugalo Rivers, in Rabun, Habersham, and Stephens counties, Georgia, and Oconee County, South Carolina. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Courtenay O’Mara, Hydro Licensing & Compliance Supervisor, 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE, BIN 10193, Atlanta, Georgia 30308– 3374, 404–506–7219, cromara@ southernco.com. i. FERC Contact: Aneela Mousam, (202) 502–8357, aneela.mousam@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: August 13, 2020. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2354–148. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: Georgia Power Company (licensee) is requesting Commission approval to replace and upgrade two generating units in the Mathis-Terrora powerhouse. The licensee proposes to refurbish the turbines, replace the turbine runners, rewind the generators, and replace the control room panels and intake trash racks. The proposal will not change any project features or operations and will not impact water control capabilities of the powerhouse. The unit modifications are expected to increase the generator rating for each unit by 2.4 megawatts each and increase each unit’s efficiency. The licensee does not anticipate any environmental impacts as a result of the proposed amendment. l. Locations of the Application: In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov) using the ‘‘elibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the document field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3673 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. 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, respectively. 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. E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 138 (Friday, July 17, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43577-43578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15485]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1894-000]


Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Notice of Authorization for 
Continued Project Operation

    On June 28, 2018, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (now 
identified as Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.),\1\ licensee for 
the Parr Hydroelectric Project, filed an Application for a New License 
pursuant to the Federal Power Act (FPA) and the Commission's 
regulations thereunder. The Parr Hydroelectric Project is on the Broad 
River in Newberry and Fairfield Counties, South Carolina.
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    \1\ Effective April 29, 2019, South Carolina Electric & Gas 
Company changed the company name to Dominion Energy South Carolina, 
Inc. On July 29, 2019, the Commission approved the name change. 168 
FERC ] 62,053 (2019).
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    The license for Project No. 1894 was issued for a period ending 
June 30, 2020. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), 
requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue 
from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee under the 
terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is 
issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 
15 or

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any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license 
waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on 
section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and 
as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has 
filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may 
continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and 
conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license 
expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee 
of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent 
license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to 
continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a 
license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project.
    If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 1894 is issued to 
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for a period effective July 1, 
2020 through June 30, 2021, or until the issuance of a new license for 
the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. 
If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place 
on or before June 30, 2021, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 
CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is 
renewed automatically without further order or notice by the 
Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.
    If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., is authorized 
to continue operation of the Parr Hydroelectric Project, until such 
time as the Commission acts on its application for a subsequent 
license.

    Dated: July 13, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-15485 Filed 7-16-20; 8:45 am]
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