Indiana Michigan Power Company; Notice of Denial of Water Quality Certification, 61583-61584 [2023-19220]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 172 / Thursday, September 7, 2023 / Notices FERC Contact: Everard Baker; email: everard.baker@ferc.gov; phone: (202) 502–8554. 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 filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications should be submitted within 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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/.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: Secretary Kimberly Bose, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, 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–15312–000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link of Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–15312) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Sep 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 Dated: August 30, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–19218 Filed 9–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER23–2719–000] Orlando CoGen Limited, L.P.; 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 Orlando CoGen Limited, L.P.’s application for market-based 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 September 20, 2023. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the 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 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61583 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. 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: August 31, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–19308 Filed 9–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 10661–051] Indiana Michigan Power Company; Notice of Denial of Water Quality Certification On September 30, 2021, Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M Power) filed an application for a new license for the Constantine Hydroelectric Project (project). I&M Power filed with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (Michigan EGLE) a request for water quality certification for the project under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act on November 30, 2022. On June 1, 2023, Michigan EGLE denied certification for the project. I&M Power filed a copy of Michigan EGLE’s denial of certification on August 11, 2023. Pursuant to 40 CFR E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 61584 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 172 / Thursday, September 7, 2023 / Notices contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FercOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. Any questions concerning this request should be directed to Juan Eligio, Jr., Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, or phone (713) 479–3480, or by email juan.eligio@ bwpipelines.com. 121.8, we are providing notice that Michigan EGLE’s denial satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 121.7(e). Dated: August 30, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–19220 Filed 9–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP23–533–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on August 23, 2023, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205(b), 157,208(c) and 157.213 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Texas Gas’ blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82–407–000. Texas Gas seeks authorization to construct, own, operate, and maintain two new injection/ withdrawal wells including the installation of an 8-inch-diameter pipeline and a meter and regulator station for each well, and auxiliary facilities at its Midland Storage Field. The Midland Storage Field is located Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Texas Gas states the project will increase the storage withdrawal capability by 50 million cubic feet per day at Midland Storage Field to provide better deliverability at low inventory levels. Texas Gas states the improved withdrawal capability will make better use of currently unsubscribed seasonal cavern capacity. The estimated cost for the project is $15,200,000, all as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with the Commission and open to 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 (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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Sep 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 p.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 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. Protests must comply with the requirements specified in section 157.205(e) of the Commission’s regulations,3 and must be submitted by the protest deadline, which is October 1 18 CFR 157.205. include individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d). 3 18 CFR 157.205(e). 2 Persons PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30, 2023. A protest may also serve as a motion to intervene so long as the protestor states it also seeks to be an intervenor. Interventions Any person has the option to file a motion to intervene in this proceeding. Only intervenors have the right to request rehearing of Commission orders issued in this proceeding and to subsequently challenge the Commission’s orders in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. To intervene, you must submit a motion to intervene to the Commission in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure 4 and the regulations under the NGA 5 by the intervention deadline for the project, which is October 13, 2023. As described further in Rule 214, your motion to intervene must state, to the extent known, your position regarding the proceeding, as well as your interest in the proceeding. For an individual, this could include your status as a landowner, ratepayer, resident of an impacted community, or recreationist. You do not need to have property directly impacted by the project in order to intervene. For more information about motions to intervene, refer to the FERC website at https:// www.ferc.gov/resources/guides/how-to/ intervene.asp. All timely, unopposed motions to intervene are automatically granted by operation of Rule 214(c)(1). Motions to intervene that are filed after the intervention deadline are untimely and may be denied. Any late-filed motion to intervene must show good cause for 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. 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. Comments Any person wishing to comment on the project may do so. The Commission considers all comments received about the project in determining the appropriate action to be taken. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please submit your comments on or before October 30, 2023. The filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the 4 18 5 18 E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM CFR 385.214. CFR 157.10. 07SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 172 (Thursday, September 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61583-61584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19220]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 10661-051]


Indiana Michigan Power Company; Notice of Denial of Water Quality 
Certification

    On September 30, 2021, Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M Power) 
filed an application for a new license for the Constantine 
Hydroelectric Project (project). I&M Power filed with the Michigan 
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (Michigan EGLE) a 
request for water quality certification for the project under section 
401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act on November 30, 2022. On June 1, 2023, 
Michigan EGLE denied certification for the project. I&M Power filed a 
copy of Michigan EGLE's denial of certification on August 11, 2023. 
Pursuant to 40 CFR

[[Page 61584]]

121.8, we are providing notice that Michigan EGLE's denial satisfies 
the requirements of 40 CFR 121.7(e).

    Dated: August 30, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-19220 Filed 9-6-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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