Winooski Hydroelectric Company, Vermont; Notice Soliciting Scoping Comments, 70832-70833 [2021-26904]

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[FR Doc. 2021–26934 Filed 12–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Data Availability: Comments Received on the Department’s Draft Consent-Based Siting Process for Consolidated Storage and Disposal Facilities for Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste Dated January 12, 2017 Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of data availability. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or Department) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) is announcing this notice of data availability (NODA) regarding comments received, as well as a summary of the comments, on DOE’s ‘‘Draft Consent-Based Siting Process for Consolidated Storage and Disposal Facilities for Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste,’’ dated January 12, 2017 (2017 Draft CBS Process). The Department is making this information available to inform the public as to the content of the comments received on the 2017 Draft CBS Process and to be available for use in formulating responses to DOE’s recently issued request for information (RFI) on how to site federal facilities for the temporary, consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel using a consent-based approach, dated December 1, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please send any questions to khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Dec 10, 2021 Jkt 256001 consentbasedsiting@hq.doe.gov, or to Alisa Trunzo at 301–903–9600. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Background [Project No. 6470–008] The actual comments received on DOE’s 2017 Draft CBS Process and a comment summary are available at https://www.energy.gov/ne/consentbased-siting. 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[FR Doc. 2021–26886 Filed 12–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Subsequent Minor License. b. Project No.: 6470–008. c. Date Filed: July 30, 2021. d. Applicant: Winooski Hydroelectric Company (WHC). e. Name of Project: Winooski 8 Hydroelectric Project (project). f. Location: On the Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. The project does not occupy any federal land. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mathew Rubin, General Partner, Winooski Hydroelectric Company, 26 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602; (802) 793–5939; or email at m@mrubin.biz. i. FERC Contact: Kristen Sinclair at (202) 502–6587, or kristen.sinclair@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: February 5, 2022. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file scoping comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ QuickComment.aspx. 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. All filings must clearly identify the project name and docket number on the first page: Winooski 8 Hydroelectric Project (P–6470–008). E:\FR\FM\13DEN1.SGM 13DEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 236 / Monday, December 13, 2021 / Notices 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 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, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The existing project consists of: (1) A 222.5-foot-long, 26-foot-high concrete gravity dam impounding a reservoir with a storage capacity of approximately 20 acre-feet at an elevation of 611.0 feet (when the flashboards are not in place) and 615.0 feet (when the flashboards are in place); (2) a 148-foot-long spillway with 4-foot-high flashboards built into the crest of the dam; (3) a 24-foot-long, hydraulically operated crest gate; (4) a 1,100-square-foot forebay located adjacent to the project impoundment; (5) a 33.5-foot-wide, 28-foot-high concrete intake structure containing three separate intake bays each fitted with a hydraulically operated trashrack with 2-inch spacing between the bars; (6) a 1,550-square-foot powerhouse that contains two semi-Kaplan turbines and one fixed propeller turbine for a total installed capacity of 856 kilowatts; (7) a 100-foot-long tailrace; (8) a 1,000 kilovolt-amp station transformer; (9) a 30-foot long, 13-kilovolt transmission line and (10) appurtenant facilities. The project creates an approximately 160foot-long bypassed reach of the Winooski River. WHC voluntarily operates the project in a run-of-river mode. Article 24 of the current license requires WHC to: (1) Maintain a year-round minimum flow of 25 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the bypassed reach (currently via discharge releases from Unit 1). WHC proposes to: (1) Continue operating the project in a run-of-river mode; (2) continue its current practice of increasing generation flows above inflow rates when the reservoir is drawdown for maintenance, and storing 10 percent of inflow to refill the impoundment; (3) conduct a mussel survey during the first planned impoundment drawdown following the issuance of a new license; (4) implement a proposed Sediment Dredging Management Plan; (5) increase minimum flows in the bypassed reach to 41 cfs during daytime hours from May 1 through October 31 and to 36 cfs the remainder of the year (i.e., during nighttime hours from May 1 through October 31 and during day and night VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Dec 10, 2021 Jkt 256001 from November 1 through April 30) through a combination of spill and flow through Unit 1 to enhance aesthetics and aquatic habitat in the bypassed reach; (6) when inflow drops below proposed minimum flow levels, prioritize spill flows over the dam rather than discharging flows through Unit 1; and (7) continue to consult with the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation before beginning any landdisturbing activities or alterations to known historic structures within the project boundary. WHC also proposes to add 3.6 acres to the existing project boundary to enclose the 4,100-foot-long dirt road currently used by WHC to access the dam and powerhouse, and to enclose an existing unimproved recreation site that provides access to the river for boating and fishing activities downstream of the dam. m. 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. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. n. 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. o. Scoping Process Commission staff will prepare either an environmental assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that describes and evaluates the probable effects, if any, of the licensee’s proposed action and alternatives. The EA or EIS will consider environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. The Commission’s scoping process will help determine the required level of analysis and satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether the Commission prepares an EA or an EIS. At this time, we do not anticipate holding on-site scoping meetings. Instead, we are soliciting written comments and suggestions on the preliminary list of issues and alternatives to be addressed in the NEPA document, as described in scoping document 1 (SD1), issued December 7, 2021. Copies of the SD1 outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70833 NEPA document were distributed to the parties on the Commission’s mailing list and the applicant’s distribution list. Copies of SD1 may 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, call 1–866– 208–3676 or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Dated: December 7, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–26904 Filed 12–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP21–937–000. Applicants: Sea Robin Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: Motion Filing: Motion Tariff Records into Effect RP21–937–000 to be effective 1/1/2022. Filed Date: 12/7/21. Accession Number: 20211207–5029. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/20/21. Any person desiring to intervene or 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. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. Filings in Existing Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP21–778–000. Applicants: Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Description: Report Filing: Rate Case (RP21–778) Test Period Update Filing to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 12/3/21. Accession Number: 20211203–5177. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/15/21. Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. E:\FR\FM\13DEN1.SGM 13DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 236 (Monday, December 13, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 6470-008]


Winooski Hydroelectric Company, Vermont; Notice Soliciting 
Scoping Comments

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Subsequent Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 6470-008.
    c. Date Filed: July 30, 2021.
    d. Applicant: Winooski Hydroelectric Company (WHC).
    e. Name of Project: Winooski 8 Hydroelectric Project (project).
    f. Location: On the Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. 
The project does not occupy any federal land.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mathew Rubin, General Partner, Winooski 
Hydroelectric Company, 26 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602; 
(802) 793-5939; or email at [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Kristen Sinclair at (202) 502-6587, or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: February 5, 2022.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
scoping comments using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief 
comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the 
eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx. 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. All filings must clearly identify the project name and 
docket number on the first page: Winooski 8 Hydroelectric Project (P-
6470-008).

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    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 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, they must also serve 
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time.
    l. The existing project consists of: (1) A 222.5-foot-long, 26-
foot-high concrete gravity dam impounding a reservoir with a storage 
capacity of approximately 20 acre-feet at an elevation of 611.0 feet 
(when the flashboards are not in place) and 615.0 feet (when the 
flashboards are in place); (2) a 148-foot-long spillway with 4-foot-
high flashboards built into the crest of the dam; (3) a 24-foot-long, 
hydraulically operated crest gate; (4) a 1,100-square-foot forebay 
located adjacent to the project impoundment; (5) a 33.5-foot-wide, 28-
foot-high concrete intake structure containing three separate intake 
bays each fitted with a hydraulically operated trashrack with 2-inch 
spacing between the bars; (6) a 1,550-square-foot powerhouse that 
contains two semi-Kaplan turbines and one fixed propeller turbine for a 
total installed capacity of 856 kilowatts; (7) a 100-foot-long 
tailrace; (8) a 1,000 kilovolt-amp station transformer; (9) a 30-foot 
long, 13-kilovolt transmission line and (10) appurtenant facilities. 
The project creates an approximately 160-foot-long bypassed reach of 
the Winooski River.
    WHC voluntarily operates the project in a run-of-river mode. 
Article 24 of the current license requires WHC to: (1) Maintain a year-
round minimum flow of 25 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the bypassed 
reach (currently via discharge releases from Unit 1).
    WHC proposes to: (1) Continue operating the project in a run-of-
river mode; (2) continue its current practice of increasing generation 
flows above inflow rates when the reservoir is drawdown for 
maintenance, and storing 10 percent of inflow to refill the 
impoundment; (3) conduct a mussel survey during the first planned 
impoundment drawdown following the issuance of a new license; (4) 
implement a proposed Sediment Dredging Management Plan; (5) increase 
minimum flows in the bypassed reach to 41 cfs during daytime hours from 
May 1 through October 31 and to 36 cfs the remainder of the year (i.e., 
during nighttime hours from May 1 through October 31 and during day and 
night from November 1 through April 30) through a combination of spill 
and flow through Unit 1 to enhance aesthetics and aquatic habitat in 
the bypassed reach; (6) when inflow drops below proposed minimum flow 
levels, prioritize spill flows over the dam rather than discharging 
flows through Unit 1; and (7) continue to consult with the Vermont 
Division of Historic Preservation before beginning any land-disturbing 
activities or alterations to known historic structures within the 
project boundary.
    WHC also proposes to add 3.6 acres to the existing project boundary 
to enclose the 4,100-foot-long dirt road currently used by WHC to 
access the dam and powerhouse, and to enclose an existing unimproved 
recreation site that provides access to the river for boating and 
fishing activities downstream of the dam.
    m. 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. For assistance, contact 
FERC at [email protected] or call toll-free, (866) 208-3676 or 
TYY, (202) 502-8659.
    n. 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.
    o. Scoping Process
    Commission staff will prepare either an environmental assessment 
(EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that describes and 
evaluates the probable effects, if any, of the licensee's proposed 
action and alternatives. The EA or EIS will consider environmental 
impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. The 
Commission's scoping process will help determine the required level of 
analysis and satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of 
whether the Commission prepares an EA or an EIS. At this time, we do 
not anticipate holding on-site scoping meetings. Instead, we are 
soliciting written comments and suggestions on the preliminary list of 
issues and alternatives to be addressed in the NEPA document, as 
described in scoping document 1 (SD1), issued December 7, 2021.
    Copies of the SD1 outlining the subject areas to be addressed in 
the NEPA document were distributed to the parties on the Commission's 
mailing list and the applicant's distribution list. Copies of SD1 may 
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, call 1-866-
208-3676 or for TTY, (202) 502-8659.

    Dated: December 7, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-26904 Filed 12-10-21; 8:45 am]
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