Allete, Inc.; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application, 79881 [2022-28254]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2022 / Notices 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 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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Dated: December 21, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–28251 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 15249–001] ddrumheller on DSK6VXHR33PROD with NOTICES Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 15249–001. c. Dated Filed: October 21, 2022. d. Submitted By: Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage, LLC. e. Name of Project: Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project. f. Location: On Tom Fork near the communities of Blackmont, Tejay, Balkan, and Callaway, in Bell County, Kentucky. The project would not occupy any federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.5 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Sandy Slayton, Vice President, Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage, LLC, 830 NE Holladay Street, Portland, Oregon 97232; Phone: (206) 919–3976, Email: sandy@ ryedevelopment.com. i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 502–6093 or michael.spencer@ ferc.gov. j. Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage, LLC. (Lew(s R(dge) filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Dec 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 October 21, 2022. Lew(s R(dge provided public notice of its request on October 19, 2022. In a letter dated December 21, 2022, the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Lew(s R(dge’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, Part 402; and NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920. We are also initiating consultation with the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Lewis Ridge as the Commission’s nonfederal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 305(b) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and consultation pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Lewis Ridge filed a PreApplication Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD may be viewed on the Commission’s website (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 Online Support at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). o. Register online at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/eSubscription.aspx to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: December 21, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2361–056] Allete, Inc.; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application On December 19, 2022, Allete, Inc. submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a copy of its application for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification filed with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Minnesota PCA), in conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.6 and section 5.23(b) of the Commission’s regulations, 1 we hereby notify the Minnesota PCA of the following: Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: December 14, 2022 Reasonable Period of Time To Act on the Certification Request: One year (December 14, 2023) If the Minnesota PCA fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification request on or before the above date, then the agency certifying authority is deemed waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1). Dated: December 21, 2022. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–28254 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2570–034] Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application On December 21, 2022, Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a copy of its application for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification filed with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), in conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.6 and section 5.23(b) of the Commission’s regulations,1 we hereby notify the Ohio EPA of the following: Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: December 20, 2022 [FR Doc. 2022–28249 Filed 12–27–22; 8:45 am] 1 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 1 Sfmt 4703 79881 18 CFR 5.23(b). 18 CFR 5.23(b). E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 79881]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28254]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2361-056]


Allete, Inc.; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality 
Certification Application

    On December 19, 2022, Allete, Inc. submitted to the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) a copy of its application for a 
Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification filed 
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (Minnesota PCA), in 
conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.6 
and section 5.23(b) of the Commission's regulations,\1\ we hereby 
notify the Minnesota PCA of the following:
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    \1\ 18 CFR 5.23(b).

Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: December 14, 2022
Reasonable Period of Time To Act on the Certification Request: One year 
(December 14, 2023)

    If the Minnesota PCA fails or refuses to act on the water quality 
certification request on or before the above date, then the agency 
certifying authority is deemed waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of 
the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1).

    Dated: December 21, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-28254 Filed 12-27-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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