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, 46789-46790 [2023-15425]

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 46790 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 138 / Thursday, July 20, 2023 / Notices other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. The applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) a copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Please note that the certification request must comply with 40 CFR 121.5(b), including documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted to the certifying authority at least 30 days prior to submitting the certification request. Please also note that the certification request must be sent to the certifying authority and to the Commission concurrently. p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Deadline for filing interventions, protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions. Deadline for filing reply comments. Target date September 2023. October 2023. q. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Dated: July 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–15425 Filed 7–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5867–054] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Alice Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Settlement Agreement. b. Project No.: 5867–054. c. Date Filed: July 7, 2023. d. Applicant: Alice Falls Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Alice Falls Hydroelectric Project. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Jul 19, 2023 Jkt 259001 f. Location: The existing project is located on the Ausable River in Clinton and Essex counties, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Rule 602 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. Applicant Contact: David Fox, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs. Alice Falls Hydro, LLC, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, Bethesda, Maryland; (201) 306–5616 or david.fox@eaglecreekre.com. i. FERC Contact: Kelly Wolcott, (202) 502–6480, kelly.wolcott@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments: August 13, 2023. Reply comments due August 28, 2023. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment. aspx. 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 docket number P–5867–054. 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. Alice Falls Hydro, LLC filed the Settlement Agreement for the project’s relicense proceeding, on behalf of itself; the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; and the New York State Council of Trout Unlimited. The purpose of the Settlement Agreement is to resolve, among the signatories, PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 relicensing issues related to project operation, fisheries, wildlife, water quality, and recreation. The Settlement Agreement includes proposed terms and conditions for run-of-river operation, minimum flow requirements, operation compliance monitoring, downstream fish passage and exclusion, sediment management, project recreation, an Invasive Species Management Plan, and a Bat and Eagle Protection Plan. Alice Falls Hydro, LLC requests that any license issued by the Commission for the Alice Falls Hydroelectric Project contain conditions consistent with the provisions of the Settlement Agreement and within the scope of its regulatory authority. l. A copy of the Settlement Agreement 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 (i.e., P–5867). 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. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/ overview to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. m. 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. Dated: July 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–15424 Filed 7–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 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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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2639-028]


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.
    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: [email protected] 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, 
[email protected].
    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 [email protected], (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 turbine-generator units; 
(3) two gated spillways; (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 [email protected] 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

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other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
    o. The applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date 
of issuance of this notice: (1) a copy of the water quality 
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including 
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; 
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Please note 
that the certification request must comply with 40 CFR 121.5(b), 
including documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted 
to the certifying authority at least 30 days prior to submitting the 
certification request. Please also note that the certification request 
must be sent to the certifying authority and to the Commission 
concurrently.
    p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according 
to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will 
be made as appropriate.

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                 Milestone                           Target date
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Deadline for filing interventions,          September 2023.
 protests, comments, recommendations,
 terms and conditions, and fishway
 prescriptions.
Deadline for filing reply comments........  October 2023.
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    q. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the 
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice.

    Dated: July 14, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-15425 Filed 7-19-23; 8:45 am]
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