Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England; Notice Concluding Pre-Filing Process and Approving Process Plan and Schedule, 30734-30735 [2023-10175]

Download as PDF 30734 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 92 / Friday, May 12, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department 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 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: Written Application for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program. OMB Control Number: 1820–0660. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 19. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3. Abstract: This application is used by States to request funds to administer the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL–OIB) program. 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[FR Doc. 2023–10178 Filed 5–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 May 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Staff Attendance at North American Electric Reliability Corporation Standard Drafting Team Meeting The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of the Commission and/or Commission staff may attend the following meetings: North American Electric Reliability Corporation Project 2021–07 Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness, Coordination Standard Drafting Team Meetings: May 18, 2023 (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. eastern time) May 23, 2023 (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. eastern time) May 25, 2023 (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. eastern time) Further information regarding these meetings may be found at: https:// www.nerc.com/Pages/Calendar.aspx. The discussions at the meetings, which are open to the public, may address matters at issue in the following Commission proceeding: Docket No. RD23–1–000 Extreme Cold Weather Reliability Standards, EOP– 011–3 and EOP–012–1 For further information, please contact Chanel Chasanov, 202–502– 8569, or chanel.chasanov@ferc.gov. Dated: May 8, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10171 Filed 5–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14775–004] Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England; Notice Concluding Pre-Filing Process and Approving Process Plan and Schedule a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File an Application for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project. b. Project No.: 14775–004. c. Date Filed: September 7, 2021. d. Submitted By: Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England (MRECo). e. Name of Project: Bourne Tidal Test Site. f. Location: In the Cape Cod Canal near the Town of Bourne, in Barnstable PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 County, MA. The project would occupy land under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and would be in the boundary of the Corps’ Cape Cod Canal Navigation Project. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 and 5.5 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Stephen Barrett, Barrett Energy Resources Group, LLC, P.O. Box 1004, Concord, MA 01742; Phone at (339) 234–2696; email at steve@barrettenergygroup.com. i. FERC Contact: Robert Haltner at (202) 502–8612 or email at robert.haltner@ferc.gov. j. MRECo has filed with the Commission: (1) a notice of intent to file an application for an original license for a pilot hydrokinetic hydropower project and a draft license application with monitoring plans; (2) a request for waivers of certain Integrated Licensing Process regulations necessary for expedited processing of a license application for a hydrokinetic pilot project; (3) a proposed process plan and schedule; and (4) a request to be designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation and for section 106 consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act. k. A notice was issued on September 20, 2021, soliciting comments on the draft license application from agencies and stakeholders. Comments were filed by Federal and State agencies and individuals. l. On September 20, 2021, MRECo was designated as the non-Federal representative for section 7 consultation under the ESA and for section 106 consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act. m. The proposed Bourne Tidal Test Site Project would consist of: (1) an existing 56.2-foot-high, 23-foot-wide steel support structure comprised of a platform mounted to three piles embedded in the Cape Cod Canal; (2) an existing vertical turbine mounting pole that is attached to the platform and equipped with an electric lift; (3) a tidal turbine-generator unit that would have a maximum installed capacity of 50 kW; (4) a proposed 50-kW inverter that would be located on the support structure and used to convert the generated power from Direct Current to Alternating Current; (5) an approximately 775-foot-long, 13.2kilovolt overhead transmission line that would connect the project to the regional grid; (6) a proposed onshore station consisting of a 20-foot-long, 8foot-wide modular steel structure that would house power control and data management equipment; and (7) E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 30735 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 92 / Friday, May 12, 2023 / Notices appurtenant facilities. A variety of turbine-generators would be tested at the project. n. The pre-filing process has been concluded and the requisite regulations have been waived such that the process and schedule indicated below can be implemented. o. The post-filing process will be conducted pursuant to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as needed. Milestones Dates Final license application expected ..................................................................................................................... Issue notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis and request for interventions .................... Recommendations, conditions, comments and interventions due .................................................................... Issue notice of availability of environmental assessment .................................................................................. Issue biological assessment .............................................................................................................................. Comments due and 10(j) resolution, if needed ................................................................................................. p. Register online at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.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: May 8, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10175 Filed 5–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER23–1840–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Apollo Power Inc.; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Apollo Power Inc.’s application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is May 30, 2023. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 May 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. 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:// 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: May 8, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10158 Filed 5–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 June 8, 2023. June 23, 2023. July 23, 2023. September 21, 2023. September 21, 2023. October 21, 2023. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas & Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: PR23–50–000. Applicants: Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Description: § 284.123 Rate Filing: COH SOC Rates effective May 1 2023 to be effective 5/1/2023. Filed Date: 5/8/23. Accession Number: 20230508–5031. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/30/23. Docket Numbers: RP23–763–000. Applicants: LA Storage, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Filing of Negotiated Rate, Conforming IW Agreements 5.8.2023 to be effective 5/8/ 2023. Filed Date: 5/5/23. Accession Number: 20230505–5227. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/17/23. Docket Numbers: RP23–764–000. Applicants: Midwestern Gas Transmission Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Revision to Part 8 Section 39 (LMSCRA) to be effective 6/9/2023. Filed Date: 5/8/23. Accession Number: 20230508–5048. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/22/23. 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. 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\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14775-004]


Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New England; Notice 
Concluding Pre-Filing Process and Approving Process Plan and Schedule

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File an Application for an 
Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project.
    b. Project No.: 14775-004.
    c. Date Filed: September 7, 2021.
    d. Submitted By: Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative of New 
England (MRECo).
    e. Name of Project: Bourne Tidal Test Site.
    f. Location: In the Cape Cod Canal near the Town of Bourne, in 
Barnstable County, MA. The project would occupy land under the 
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and would be 
in the boundary of the Corps' Cape Cod Canal Navigation Project.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 and 5.5 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    h. Applicant Contact: Stephen Barrett, Barrett Energy Resources 
Group, LLC, P.O. Box 1004, Concord, MA 01742; Phone at (339) 234-2696; 
email at [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Haltner at (202) 502-8612 or email at 
[email protected].
    j. MRECo has filed with the Commission: (1) a notice of intent to 
file an application for an original license for a pilot hydrokinetic 
hydropower project and a draft license application with monitoring 
plans; (2) a request for waivers of certain Integrated Licensing 
Process regulations necessary for expedited processing of a license 
application for a hydrokinetic pilot project; (3) a proposed process 
plan and schedule; and (4) a request to be designated as the non-
Federal representative for section 7 of the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA) consultation and for section 106 consultation under the National 
Historic Preservation Act.
    k. A notice was issued on September 20, 2021, soliciting comments 
on the draft license application from agencies and stakeholders. 
Comments were filed by Federal and State agencies and individuals.
    l. On September 20, 2021, MRECo was designated as the non-Federal 
representative for section 7 consultation under the ESA and for section 
106 consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act.
    m. The proposed Bourne Tidal Test Site Project would consist of: 
(1) an existing 56.2-foot-high, 23-foot-wide steel support structure 
comprised of a platform mounted to three piles embedded in the Cape Cod 
Canal; (2) an existing vertical turbine mounting pole that is attached 
to the platform and equipped with an electric lift; (3) a tidal 
turbine-generator unit that would have a maximum installed capacity of 
50 kW; (4) a proposed 50-kW inverter that would be located on the 
support structure and used to convert the generated power from Direct 
Current to Alternating Current; (5) an approximately 775-foot-long, 
13.2-kilovolt overhead transmission line that would connect the project 
to the regional grid; (6) a proposed onshore station consisting of a 
20-foot-long, 8-foot-wide modular steel structure that would house 
power control and data management equipment; and (7)

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appurtenant facilities. A variety of turbine-generators would be tested 
at the project.
    n. The pre-filing process has been concluded and the requisite 
regulations have been waived such that the process and schedule 
indicated below can be implemented.
    o. The post-filing process will be conducted pursuant to the 
following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as needed.

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                 Milestones                             Dates
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Final license application expected.........  June 8, 2023.
Issue notice of acceptance and ready for     June 23, 2023.
 environmental analysis and request for
 interventions.
Recommendations, conditions, comments and    July 23, 2023.
 interventions due.
Issue notice of availability of              September 21, 2023.
 environmental assessment.
Issue biological assessment................  September 21, 2023.
Comments due and 10(j) resolution, if        October 21, 2023.
 needed.
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    p. Register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.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: May 8, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10175 Filed 5-11-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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