Marquette Board of Light and Power; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 30307-30308 [2023-10060]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 91 / Thursday, May 11, 2023 / Notices Service 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: Saranac Hydroelectric Project (P–4472– 031). The Commission’s Rules of Practice 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. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The Saranac Project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 151foot-long, 24-foot-high dam having a 147-foot-long spillway section with a crest elevation of 1,408.49 feet 2 topped with 1-foot-high flashboards; (2) an integral, 36-foot-long, gated intake structure at the dam’s north side; (3) a reservoir having a surface area of 1,630 acres and a gross storage capacity of 8,900 acre-feet at a pool elevation of 1,409.49 feet; (4) an 11-foot-diameter, 1,433-foot-long steel penstock that bifurcates into two 7-foot-diameter, 71foot-long penstocks; (5) a surge vent; (6) a powerhouse containing two turbinegenerator units with a total rated capacity of 2.6 megawatts; (7) two 4.16kilovolt (kV) generator leads; (8) a 4.16/ 46-kV, 3,000-kV-amps step-up transformer bank; (9) a 90-foot-long, 46kV transmission line; (10) a tailrace; and (11) appurtenant facilities. The Saranac Project operates in a modified run-of-river mode through the use of a float control for the purpose of generating electric power, with a minimum flow of 30 cubic feet per second (cfs) in the bypassed reach from April 1 through June 30, and a minimum flow of 10 cfs during the remainder of the year. The project has an average annual generation of 745 megawatt-hours. Union Falls Hydro does not propose changes to project facilities. Union Falls Hydro proposes to: (1) limit the maximum daily drawdown of the project impoundment to no more than 3 2 All elevations are in National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 May 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 inches in a 24-hour period, and limit the total drawdown to 6 inches below the top of the project’s flashboards, or below the spillway crest when flashboards are not present; (2) provide a minimum base flow of 165 cfs or inflow, whichever is less, at the dam year-round; (3) increase the minimum flow in the bypassed reach to 30 cfs from December 1 through March 1 and 50 cfs from March 2 through November 30; and (4) install signage for the canoe portage trail and tailrace parking area. In addition, Union Falls Hydro proposes to implement the following proposed plans: bald eagle management plan, invasive species management plan, impoundment drawdown plan, and operation compliance monitoring plan. m. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested individuals an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (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 (P–4472). At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Access Room. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. n. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp 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 National Environmental Policy Act (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 May 5, 2023. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30307 Copies of 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: May 5, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10058 Filed 5–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2589–088] Marquette Board of Light and Power; 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. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License to Revise Article 403. b. Project No.: 2589–088. c. Date Filed: August 26, 2022. d. Applicant: Marquette Board of Light and Power (licensee). e. Name of Project: Marquette Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Dead River, near the City of Marquette, in Marquette County, Michigan. The project does not occupy federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Thomas J. Skewis, Environmental Compliance, Marquette Board of Light and Power, 2200 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 225–8670, tskewis@mblp. i. FERC Contact: Margaret Noonan, (202) 502–8971, Margaret.Noonan@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 30 days from the date of notice issuance. 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, E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 30308 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 91 / Thursday, May 11, 2023 / Notices 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 the docket number P–2589–088. 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, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: The licensee requests to amend the normal pool elevation of the Tourist Park Development defined in Article 403 of the license. The normal reservoir elevation listed in the license is 637.2 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). The proposed reservoir elevation is 638.0 feet NGVD 29 ±0.5 feet. The licensee began operating the reservoir at the proposed elevation during a 3-year test period beginning in 2015, and is now proposing to permanently amend the license. l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission’s website 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. You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription. asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agencies may VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 May 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘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. Commission (OTC) and the MidAtlantic Northeast Visibility Union (MANE–VU). The meeting agenda will include topics regarding reducing ground-level ozone precursors and matters relative to Regional Haze and visibility improvement in Federal Class I areas in a multi-pollutant context. DATES: The meeting will be held on June 14, 2023, starting at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual meeting. Further information on the details for the virtual public meeting will be available at https://otcair.org. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For documents and press inquiries contact: Ozone Transport Commission, 89 South St., Suite 602, Boston, MA 02111; (617) 259–2005; email: ozone@ otcair.org; website: https:// www.otcair.org. For registration: To register for the virtual meeting, please use the online registration form available at https:// otcair.org, or contact the OTC at (617) 259–2005 or by email at ozone@ otcair.org. AGENCY: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 contain Section 184 provisions for the Control of Interstate Ozone Air Pollution. Section 184(a) establishes an Ozone Transport Region (OTR) comprised of the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,1 Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, parts of Virginia and the District of Columbia. The purpose of the OTC is to address ground-level ozone formation, transport, and control within the OTR. The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANE–VU) was formed at in 2001, in response to EPA’s issuance of the Regional Haze rule. MANE–VU’s members include Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, the Penobscot Indian Nation, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe along with EPA and Federal Land Managers. Type of Meeting: Open. Agenda: Copies of the final agenda will be available from the OTC office (617) 259–2005; by email: ozone@ otcair.org or via the OTC website at https://www.otcair.org. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the 2023 Annual Joint Meeting of the Ozone Transport 1 The geographic scope of Maine within the OTR was subsequently reduced to the portion of Maine encompassing 111 towns and cities comprising the Androscoggin Valley, Down East, and Metropolitan Portland Air Quality Control Regions, commonly referred to as the ‘‘Portland and Midcoast Ozone Areas.’’ 87 FR 7734 (February 10, 2022). Dated: May 5, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10060 Filed 5–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10968–01–R1] 2023 Annual Joint Meeting of the Ozone Transport Commission and the Mid-Atlantic Northeast Visibility Union Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; public meeting. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 91 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30307-30308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10060]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2589-088]


Marquette Board of Light and Power; 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. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License to Revise 
Article 403.
    b. Project No.: 2589-088.
    c. Date Filed: August 26, 2022.
    d. Applicant: Marquette Board of Light and Power (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Marquette Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Dead River, near the 
City of Marquette, in Marquette County, Michigan. The project does not 
occupy federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Thomas J. Skewis, Environmental Compliance, 
Marquette Board of Light and Power, 2200 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 
49855, (906) 225-8670, [email protected]
    i. FERC Contact: Margaret Noonan, (202) 502-8971, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: 30 days from the date of notice issuance.
    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,

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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 the docket number P-2589-088. 
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, they 
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests to amend the 
normal pool elevation of the Tourist Park Development defined in 
Article 403 of the license. The normal reservoir elevation listed in 
the license is 637.2 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 
(NGVD 29). The proposed reservoir elevation is 638.0 feet NGVD 29 
0.5 feet. The licensee began operating the reservoir at the 
proposed elevation during a 3-year test period beginning in 2015, and 
is now proposing to permanently amend the license.
    l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the 
Commission's website 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. You may also register 
online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be 
notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or 
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email 
[email protected], for TTY, call (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.
    o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all 
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``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: May 5, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10060 Filed 5-10-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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