Hydro Technology, Inc; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment, 38503-38504 [2023-12620]

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Cardona, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. 2023–12639 Filed 6–12–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2544–052] Hydro Technology, Inc; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment On December 27, 2021, Hydro Technology, Inc filed an application for a subsequent license to continue operating the existing 1,200-kilowatt Meyers Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 2544 (Meyers Falls Project or project). The project is located on the Colville River in Stevens County, Washington. The project does not occupy Federal land. In accordance with the Commission’s regulations, on March 28, 2023, Commission staff issued a notice that E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 38504 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / Notices the project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the project would constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare a draft and final Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to license the Meyers Falls Project. The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final licensing decision. The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Commission issues Draft EA ....... Comments on Draft EA ............... Commission issues Final EA ....... Target date January 2024. February 2024. May 2024.1 The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Maryam Zavareh at (202) 502–8474 or maryam.zavareh@ ferc.gov. Dated: June 7, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–12620 Filed 6–12–23; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 The Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations under 40 CFR 1501.10(b)(1) require that EAs be completed within 1 year of the Federal action agency’s decision to prepare an EA. This notice establishes the Commission’s intent to prepare an EA for the Meyers Falls Project. Therefore, in accordance with CEQ’s regulations, the Final EA must be issued within 1 year of the issuance date of this notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Jun 12, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC23–93–000. Applicants: Portland General Electric Company, Clearwater Wind East, LLC. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Portland General Electric Company. Filed Date: 5/31/23. Accession Number: 20230531–5429. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/31/23. Docket Numbers: EC23–94–000. Applicants: Robison Energy, LLC. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Robison Energy, LLC. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5227. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG23–178–000. Applicants: Trinity River Solar 1, LLC. Description: Trinity River Solar 1, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5205. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–179–000. Applicants: Champion Solar 1, LLC. Description: Champion Solar 1, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5207. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–180–000. Applicants: Crossvine Solar 1, LLC. Description: Crossvine Solar 1, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5210. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–181–000. Applicants: Granite Hill Solar, LLC. Description: Granite Hill Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5213. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–182–000. Applicants: Jones City Solar, LLC. Description: Jones City Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5214. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–183–000. Applicants: Mayapple Solar, LLC. Description: Mayapple Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5215. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–184–000. Applicants: Mountain Daisy Solar, LLC. Description: Mountain Daisy Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5216. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Docket Numbers: EG23–185–000. Applicants: Mowata Solar, LLC. Description: Mowata Solar, LLC submits Notice of Self–Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 6/6/23. Accession Number: 20230606–5217. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/27/23. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER23–625–002. Applicants: System Energy Resources, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: SERI UPSA AFUDC Compliance (ER23–625) to be effective 1/1/2023. Filed Date: 6/7/23. Accession Number: 20230607–5132. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/28/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1279–000. Applicants: DTE Energy Services, Inc. Description: Report Filing: DTE Energy Services Supplemental Filing to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 6/7/23. Accession Number: 20230607–5127. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/28/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–2085–000. Applicants: Versant Power. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Changes to Depreciation Rates in MPD OATT Formula Rate to be effective 6/1/ 2024. Filed Date: 6/7/23. Accession Number: 20230607–5021. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/28/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–2086–000; TS23–6–000. Applicants: White Rock Wind West, LLC, White Rock Wind West, LLC. Description: Request for Temporary Tariff Waiver, et al. of White Rock Wind West, LLC. Filed Date: 6/7/23. Accession Number: 20230607–5027. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/28/23. E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38503-38504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12620]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2544-052]


Hydro Technology, Inc; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Assessment

    On December 27, 2021, Hydro Technology, Inc filed an application 
for a subsequent license to continue operating the existing 1,200-
kilowatt Meyers Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 2544 (Meyers Falls 
Project or project). The project is located on the Colville River in 
Stevens County, Washington. The project does not occupy Federal land.
    In accordance with the Commission's regulations, on March 28, 2023, 
Commission staff issued a notice that

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the project was ready for environmental analysis (REA notice). Based on 
the information in the record, including comments filed on the REA 
notice, staff does not anticipate that licensing the project would 
constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality 
of the human environment. Therefore, staff intends to prepare a draft 
and final Environmental Assessment (EA) on the application to license 
the Meyers Falls Project.
    The EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested 
parties. All comments filed on the EA will be analyzed by staff and 
considered in the Commission's final licensing decision.
    The application will be processed according to the following 
schedule. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
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    \1\ The Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) regulations 
under 40 CFR 1501.10(b)(1) require that EAs be completed within 1 
year of the Federal action agency's decision to prepare an EA. This 
notice establishes the Commission's intent to prepare an EA for the 
Meyers Falls Project. Therefore, in accordance with CEQ's 
regulations, the Final EA must be issued within 1 year of the 
issuance date of this notice.

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                Milestone                           Target date
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Commission issues Draft EA..............  January 2024.
Comments on Draft EA....................  February 2024.
Commission issues Final EA..............  May 2024.\1\
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    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports 
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission 
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, 
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access 
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For 
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as 
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is 
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected].
    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Maryam 
Zavareh at (202) 502-8474 or [email protected].

    Dated: June 7, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-12620 Filed 6-12-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


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