Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments, 73696-73697 [2020-25560]

Download as PDF 73696 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 224 / Thursday, November 19, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2020–SCC–0115] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 21, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. 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The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:40 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 253001 respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education. OMB Control Number: 1830–0027. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. 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Kate Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2020–25550 Filed 11–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5124–022] Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a. Type of Application: New Minor License. b. Project No.: 5124–022. c. Date Filed: October 30, 2020. d. Applicant: Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC). e. Name of Project: North Branch No. 3 Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the North Branch Winooski River in Washington, County, Vermont. The project does not affect federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Patricia Richards, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 8, 40 Church Street East Montpelier, Vermont 05651; phone: (802) 223–5245 or email at patty.richards@wec.coop. i. FERC Contact: Michael Tust at (202) 502–6522; or email at michael.tust@ ferc.gov. j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. Project Description: Existing Project Facilities and Operation The project is located at the existing 115-foot-high, 1,525-foot-long Wrightsville Dam which is owned, operated, and maintained by the state of Vermont for flood control but also contains facilities utilized by WEC for hydropower generation. The licensed project consists of the following constructed facilities: A 445-foot-long, 5-foot-diameter steel aboveground penstock emerging from the base of the dam that conveys water to a 1,320square-foot partially-buried project powerhouse containing three fixed blade turbines with rated capacities of 96, 259, and 578-kilowatts (kW) for a total installed capacity of 933 kW; a 750 square-foot substation located adjacent to the powerhouse that steps up the voltage from 4.16 kilovolts (kV) to 12.5 kV; a 450-foot-long, 12.5-kV transmission line; and appurtenant facilities. Water from Wrightsville Reservoir enters an existing non-project intake structure at the dam containing two separate intake chambers: A ‘‘hydropower bay’’ located at an elevation of 631 feet and an overflow bay located at an elevation of 635 feet. Water entering the hydropower bay passes through trashracks, a headgate, and non-project conveyance tunnel within the dam and is conveyed to the powerhouse through the project penstock before re-entering the North Branch Winooski River approximately 400 feet downstream of the dam creating a 400-foot bypassed reach. Water entering the overflow bay passes E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 73697 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 224 / Thursday, November 19, 2020 / Notices through trashracks and an overflow tunnel within the dam before being discharged to the bypassed reach through a low-level outlet at the base of the dam. WEC’s three turbines located in the powerhouse cannot be throttled; however, WEC operates its turbines in a specific sequence to operate in near runof-river mode while maintaining reservoir elevations between 633 and 635 feet from September 1 through May 31 and between 634 and 635 feet from June 1 through August 31. Additionally, WEC maintains minimum flows of 3.4 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the bypassed reach and 25 cfs in the North Branch Winooski River downstream of the powerhouse. Proposed Project Facilities and Operation WEC proposes to bring the following existing facilities into the project boundary as project structures: the trash racks with one-inch spacing and the 9.5foot by 6.5-foot headgate located within the non-project hydropower bay at the intake; the 1.3-foot by 1.5-foot automated minimum flow gate located at the base of the wall separating the two intake chambers used to pass minimum flows to the bypassed reach; the 100 square-foot hydraulic house located within the dam housing a hydraulic pump and controls used to operate the project headgate and minimum flow gate; and the 550-footlong dirt road used to access the intake structure. WEC would continue to operate its three turbine units to replicate near runof-river operations and continue to maintain its existing minimum flows both within the bypassed reach (i.e., 3.4 cfs) and downstream of the powerhouse (i.e., 25 cfs). However, WEC proposes to modify operations by using its minimum flow gate to release more flow into the bypassed reach (up to 25 cfs) as generating units are turned on and off to reduce flow fluctuations downstream of the powerhouse. WEC also proposes to maintain the reservoir between an elevation of 634 and 635 feet year-round (rather than operating between 633–635 feet) and would cease all generation when reservoir levels fall below 634 feet. 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 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 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, (866) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. m. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Issue Notice of Acceptance/Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis ..................................................................... Filing of recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions ............................................ Commission issues draft NEPA document .................................................................................................................... Comments on draft NEPA document ............................................................................................................................. Filing of modified terms and conditions .......................................................................................................................... Commission issues final NEPA document ..................................................................................................................... o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than thirty (30) days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: November 13, 2020. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–25560 Filed 11–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER19–1950–002. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:40 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 253001 Description: Compliance filing: 2020– 11–13 FERC Order No. 845 Compliance Filing to be effective 2/20/2020. Filed Date: 11/13/20. Accession Number: 20201113–5090. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/4/20. Docket Numbers: ER19–2683–001. Applicants: EFS Parlin Holdings, LLC. Description: Report Filing: Refund Report to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 11/13/20. Accession Number: 20201113–5061. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/4/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–431–002. Applicants: Ohio Power Company, AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc., American Electric Power Service Corporation, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: AESPC submits Compliance Filing in ER20–431 to be effective 1/21/2020. Filed Date: 11/12/20. Accession Number: 20201112–5296. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/3/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–954–003. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 December 2020. February 2021. August 2021. September 2021. November 2021. February 2022. Applicants: Ohio Power Company, AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc., American Electric Power Service Corporation, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: AEP submits Compliance Filing in ER20–954 to be effective 4/4/2020. Filed Date: 11/12/20. Accession Number: 20201112–5278. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/3/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2705–001. Applicants: Mankato Energy Center, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Response to Additional Information Request to be effective 7/21/2020. Filed Date: 11/12/20. Accession Number: 20201112–5272. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/3/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2706–001. Applicants: Mankato Energy Center II, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Response to Additional Information Request to be effective 7/21/2020. Filed Date: 11/12/20. E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 5124-022]


Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application 
Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural 
Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: New Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 5124-022.
    c. Date Filed: October 30, 2020.
    d. Applicant: Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC).
    e. Name of Project: North Branch No. 3 Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the North Branch Winooski River in Washington, 
County, Vermont. The project does not affect federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Patricia Richards, General Manager, 
Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 8, 40 Church Street 
East Montpelier, Vermont 05651; phone: (802) 223-5245 or email at 
[email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Michael Tust at (202) 502-6522; or email at 
[email protected].
    j. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time.
    k. Project Description:

Existing Project Facilities and Operation

    The project is located at the existing 115-foot-high, 1,525-foot-
long Wrightsville Dam which is owned, operated, and maintained by the 
state of Vermont for flood control but also contains facilities 
utilized by WEC for hydropower generation. The licensed project 
consists of the following constructed facilities: A 445-foot-long, 5-
foot-diameter steel aboveground penstock emerging from the base of the 
dam that conveys water to a 1,320-square-foot partially-buried project 
powerhouse containing three fixed blade turbines with rated capacities 
of 96, 259, and 578-kilowatts (kW) for a total installed capacity of 
933 kW; a 750 square-foot substation located adjacent to the powerhouse 
that steps up the voltage from 4.16 kilovolts (kV) to 12.5 kV; a 450-
foot-long, 12.5-kV transmission line; and appurtenant facilities.
    Water from Wrightsville Reservoir enters an existing non-project 
intake structure at the dam containing two separate intake chambers: A 
``hydropower bay'' located at an elevation of 631 feet and an overflow 
bay located at an elevation of 635 feet. Water entering the hydropower 
bay passes through trashracks, a headgate, and non-project conveyance 
tunnel within the dam and is conveyed to the powerhouse through the 
project penstock before re-entering the North Branch Winooski River 
approximately 400 feet downstream of the dam creating a 400-foot 
bypassed reach. Water entering the overflow bay passes

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through trashracks and an overflow tunnel within the dam before being 
discharged to the bypassed reach through a low-level outlet at the base 
of the dam. WEC's three turbines located in the powerhouse cannot be 
throttled; however, WEC operates its turbines in a specific sequence to 
operate in near run-of-river mode while maintaining reservoir 
elevations between 633 and 635 feet from September 1 through May 31 and 
between 634 and 635 feet from June 1 through August 31. Additionally, 
WEC maintains minimum flows of 3.4 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the 
bypassed reach and 25 cfs in the North Branch Winooski River downstream 
of the powerhouse.

Proposed Project Facilities and Operation

    WEC proposes to bring the following existing facilities into the 
project boundary as project structures: the trash racks with one-inch 
spacing and the 9.5-foot by 6.5-foot headgate located within the non-
project hydropower bay at the intake; the 1.3-foot by 1.5-foot 
automated minimum flow gate located at the base of the wall separating 
the two intake chambers used to pass minimum flows to the bypassed 
reach; the 100 square-foot hydraulic house located within the dam 
housing a hydraulic pump and controls used to operate the project 
headgate and minimum flow gate; and the 550-foot-long dirt road used to 
access the intake structure.
    WEC would continue to operate its three turbine units to replicate 
near run-of-river operations and continue to maintain its existing 
minimum flows both within the bypassed reach (i.e., 3.4 cfs) and 
downstream of the powerhouse (i.e., 25 cfs). However, WEC proposes to 
modify operations by using its minimum flow gate to release more flow 
into the bypassed reach (up to 25 cfs) as generating units are turned 
on and off to reduce flow fluctuations downstream of the powerhouse. 
WEC also proposes to maintain the reservoir between an elevation of 634 
and 635 feet year-round (rather than operating between 633-635 feet) 
and would cease all generation when reservoir levels fall below 634 
feet.
    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 
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 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, (866) 208-3676 or TYY, 
(202) 502-8659.
    m. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.
    n. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according 
to the following preliminary Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the 
schedule will be made as appropriate.

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            Milestone                           Target date
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Issue Notice of Acceptance/Notice  December 2020.
 of Ready for Environmental
 Analysis.
Filing of recommendations,         February 2021.
 preliminary terms and
 conditions, and fishway
 prescriptions.
Commission issues draft NEPA       August 2021.
 document.
Comments on draft NEPA document..  September 2021.
Filing of modified terms and       November 2021.
 conditions.
Commission issues final NEPA       February 2022.
 document.
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    o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the 
Commission no later than thirty (30) days from the issuance date of the 
notice of ready for environmental analysis.

    Dated: November 13, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-25560 Filed 11-18-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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