Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 61947-61948 [2020-21715]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 191 / Thursday, October 1, 2020 / Notices Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list and will be notified of any meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. 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. Dated: September 25, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–21716 Filed 9–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2150–152] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; 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: a. Type of Application: Non-Capacity Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2150–152. c. Date Filed: August 27, 2020, and supplemented on September 24, 2020. d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. e. Name of Project: Baker River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Baker River in Skagit and Whatcom counties, Washington. The project occupies federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:13 Sep 30, 2020 Jkt 253001 h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jory Oppenheimer, Consulting Engineer, Puget Sound Energy, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009–9734; telephone (425) 462–3556 and email jory.oppenheimer@pse.com. i. FERC Contact: Linda Stewart, (202) 502–8184, linda.stewart@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. 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–2150–152. 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 may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (licensee) proposes to upgrade the turbine generating unit known as Unit 2 at the Upper Baker Development, which has reached the end of its expected life. The proposed upgrade would include installing a new turbine runner, refurbishing the turbine, refurbishing the generator poles, replacing the generator stator coils, and replacing the original distributor PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61947 bushings. The proposal would increase the installed capacity of Unit 2 from 38.3 to 51.0 megawatts and would increase the hydraulic capacity of the Upper Baker Development from 5,030 to 5,140 cubic feet per second. The licensee does not propose any operational changes to the project following the upgrade of Unit 2. The licensee also requests to amend the authorized installed capacities of Unit 3 and Unit 4 at the Lower Baker Development to reflect current as-built conditions. Additionally, the licensee proposes to add to the license as a primary transmission line the existing 0.188-mile-long, 115-kilovolt transmission line connecting the Upper Baker powerhouse to the Shannon substation. l. 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:// 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 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) 208–3676 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, 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 deadline 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 E:\FR\FM\01OCN1.SGM 01OCN1 61948 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 191 / Thursday, October 1, 2020 / Notices ‘‘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 commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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. Dated: September 25, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–21715 Filed 9–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP20–1220–000] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Initiation of Section 5 Proceeding On September 25, 2020, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. RP20–1220–000, pursuant to section 5 of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. 717d (2012), instituting an investigation into whether the public interest presently requires that the firm transportation service agreements between Rockies Express Pipeline LLC (Rockies Express) and Gulfport Energy Corporation (Gulfport) should be abrogated or modified. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, 172 FERC ¶ 61,279 (2020). The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. 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. Dated: September 25, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–21718 Filed 9–30–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:13 Sep 30, 2020 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC20–104–000. Applicants: Milligan 1 Wind LLC. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Milligan 1 Wind LLC. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5061. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER04–835–010. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: Response to August 25, 2020 Deficiency Letter of the California Independent System Operator Corporation. Filed Date: 9/24/20. Accession Number: 20200924–5150. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/15/20. Docket Numbers: ER16–1720–014. Applicants: Invenergy Energy Management LLC. Description: Notice of Change in Facts under Market-Based Rate Authority of Invenergy Energy Management LLC. Filed Date: 9/24/20. Accession Number: 20200924–5129. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/15/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2983–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–09–25_SA 3151 Rosewater Wind Farm-NIPSCO GIA 1st Rev (J513) to be effective 9/11/2020. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5022. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2984–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of ICSA, SA No. 2808 to be effective 9/18/2014. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5040. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2985–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc, American Transmission Company LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2020–09–25_ATCLLC Attachment O SATOA Filing to be effective 11/25/ 2020. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5044. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2986–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of ICSA, SA No. 3055; Queue No. NQ47 to be effective 6/ 23/2015. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5048. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2987–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of ICSA, SA No. 4300; Queue No. Z1–079 to be effective 7/26/2017. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5053. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2988–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of ICSA, SA No. 2643; Queue No. T157 to be effective 10/17/2018. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5060. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2989–000. Applicants: Alabama Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Central Alabama IA Amendment Filing to be effective 8/31/2020. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5065. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/16/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2990–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to PJM Tariff re: Peak Market Activity Calculation to be effective 12/ 1/2020. Filed Date: 9/25/20. Accession Number: 20200925–5069. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 191 (Thursday, October 1, 2020)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2150-152]


Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; 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:

    a. Type of Application: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 2150-152.
    c. Date Filed: August 27, 2020, and supplemented on September 24, 
2020.
    d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Baker River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Baker River in Skagit 
and Whatcom counties, Washington. The project occupies federal lands 
administered by the U.S. Forest Service within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 
National Forest.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jory Oppenheimer, Consulting Engineer, 
Puget Sound Energy, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734; telephone 
(425) 462-3556 and email [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Linda Stewart, (202) 502-8184, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission.
    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 [email protected], (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-2150-152. 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 
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it 
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (licensee) 
proposes to upgrade the turbine generating unit known as Unit 2 at the 
Upper Baker Development, which has reached the end of its expected 
life. The proposed upgrade would include installing a new turbine 
runner, refurbishing the turbine, refurbishing the generator poles, 
replacing the generator stator coils, and replacing the original 
distributor bushings. The proposal would increase the installed 
capacity of Unit 2 from 38.3 to 51.0 megawatts and would increase the 
hydraulic capacity of the Upper Baker Development from 5,030 to 5,140 
cubic feet per second. The licensee does not propose any operational 
changes to the project following the upgrade of Unit 2. The licensee 
also requests to amend the authorized installed capacities of Unit 3 
and Unit 4 at the Lower Baker Development to reflect current as-built 
conditions. Additionally, the licensee proposes to add to the license 
as a primary transmission line the existing 0.188-mile-long, 115-
kilovolt transmission line connecting the Upper Baker powerhouse to the 
Shannon substation.
    l. 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://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 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 
[email protected] or call toll-free, (886) 208-3676 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, 
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 
deadline 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

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``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 commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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.

    Dated: September 25, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-21715 Filed 9-30-20; 8:45 am]
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