Rumford Falls Hydro LLC; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application, 59890 [2023-18637]

Download as PDF 59890 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices being late and must explain why the time limitation should be waived and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.11 A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. Tracking the Proceeding Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project will be available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208– FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. 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[FR Doc. 2023–18639 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2333–094] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rumford Falls Hydro LLC; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application On August 22, 2023, Rumford Falls Hydro LLC 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 Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP), in conjunction with the above captioned project. Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act 1 and section 5.23(b) of the Dated: August 23, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–18637 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–529–000] Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on August 17, 2023, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia), 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002–2700, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request for authorization, in accordance with section 7 of the Natural Gas Act, and part 157 Sections 157.205 and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations under the Natural Gas Act and Columbia’s blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP83–76–000. Columbia seeks authorization to abandon two injection/withdrawal well, connecting pipeline, and appurtenances located in the Victory B Storage Field in Marshall County, West Virginia, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. 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:// ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the 11 18 1 33 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d). U.S.C. 1341(a)(1). 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 Maine DEP of the following: Date Maine DEP received the certification request: August 22, 2023. If Maine DEP fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification request on or before August 22, 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 2 18 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 CFR 5.23(b) (2022). Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 TYY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this prior notice request should be directed to David A. Alonzo, Manager, Project Authorizations, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002–2700, at (832) 320–5477 or david. alonzo@tcenergy.com. Public Participation There are three ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project: you can file a protest to the project, you can file a motion to intervene in the proceeding, and you can file comments on the project. There is no fee or cost for filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments. The deadline for filing protests, motions to intervene, and comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 23, 2023. How to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments is explained below. 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. Protests Pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s regulations under the NGA,1 any person 2 or the Commission’s staff may file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed or if a protest is filed and then withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request for authorization will be considered by the Commission. 1 18 CFR 157.205. include individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d). 2 Persons E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 59890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18637]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2333-094]


Rumford Falls Hydro LLC; Notice of Waiver Period for Water 
Quality Certification Application

    On August 22, 2023, Rumford Falls Hydro LLC 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 Maine Department of Environmental 
Protection (Maine DEP), in conjunction with the above captioned 
project. Pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act \1\ and section 
5.23(b) 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 Maine DEP of the following:
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    \1\ 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1).
    \2\ 18 CFR 5.23(b) (2022).
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    Date Maine DEP received the certification request: August 22, 2023.
    If Maine DEP fails or refuses to act on the water quality 
certification request on or before August 22, 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: August 23, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-18637 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
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