Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application, 46789 [2023-15423]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 138 / Thursday, July 20, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 10821–005] Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application On July 14, 2023, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 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 California State Water Resources Control Board (California Water Board), in conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to section 401 of the Clean Water Act 1 and section 4.34(b)(5) of the Commission’s regulations,2 a state certifying agency is deemed to have waived its certifying authority if it fails or refuses to act on a certification request within a reasonable period of time, which is one year after the date the certification request was received. Accordingly, we hereby notify the California Water Board of the following: Date the California Water Board received the certification request: July 13, 2023. If the California Water Board fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification request on or before July 13, 2024, 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: July 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–15423 Filed 7–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2639–028] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Northern States Power Company— Wisconsin; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing; Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests; Ready For Environmental Analysis; and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. 1 33 2 18 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1). CFR 4.34(b)(5). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Jul 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 2639–028. c. Date filed: November 30, 2021. d. Applicant: Northern States Power Company—Wisconsin. e. Name of Project: Cornell Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Lower Chippewa River, in the township of Cornell, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Matthew Miller, Hydro License Compliance Consultant, Xcel Energy, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, PO Box 8, Eau Claire, WI 54702; phone: 715–737–1353; email: Matthew.j.miller@ xcelenergy.com or James Zyduck, Director Hydro Plants, Xcel Energy, 1414 W Hamilton Ave, PO Box 8, Eau Claire, WI 54702. i. FERC Contact: Michael Davis (202) 502–8339, Michael.Davis@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs- filing/efiling.asp. 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, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2639–028. 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. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis. 1. The Cornell Hydroelectric Project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a non-overflow concrete bulkhead with intake; (2) a powerhouse with an integral intake, four turbinegenerator units; (3) two gated spillways; PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46789 (4) a concrete non-overflow dam section; (5) an overflow spillway with flashboards; (5) an earthen embankment; (6) a step-up transformer; and (7) a transmission line. m. A copy of the application 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. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll free, (886) 208- 3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. n. 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, and .214. 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. All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST,’’ ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE,’’ ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (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 protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. 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 E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 10821-005]


Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Waiver Period for 
Water Quality Certification Application

    On July 14, 2023, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 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 California State Water Resources Control 
Board (California Water Board), in conjunction with the above captioned 
project. Pursuant to section 401 of the Clean Water Act \1\ and section 
4.34(b)(5) of the Commission's regulations,\2\ a state certifying 
agency is deemed to have waived its certifying authority if it fails or 
refuses to act on a certification request within a reasonable period of 
time, which is one year after the date the certification request was 
received. Accordingly, we hereby notify the California Water Board of 
the following:
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    \1\ 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1).
    \2\ 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5).
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    Date the California Water Board received the certification request: 
July 13, 2023.
    If the California Water Board fails or refuses to act on the water 
quality certification request on or before July 13, 2024, 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: July 14, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-15423 Filed 7-19-23; 8:45 am]
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