Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation, 88061 [2023-27882]

Download as PDF 88061 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices (4) a tailrace; (5) a 150-foot-long underground transmission line. Northern States Power is not proposing any changes to project facilities or operation. o. A copy of the application can 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. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or (202) 502– 8659 (TTY). You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription. asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. 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. p. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Issue Deficiency Letter (if necessary). Request Additional Information (if necessary). Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments. Issue Acceptance Letter ............. Request Additional Information (if necessary). Issue Scoping Document 2 (if necessary). Target date February 2024. February 2024. May 2024. June 2024. July 2024. August 2024. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: December 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27986 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2570–000] Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation The license for the Racine Hydroelectric Project No. 2570 was issued for a period ending November 30, 2023. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2570 is issued to Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC for a period effective December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before November 30, 2024, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC is authorized to continue operation of the Racine Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 13, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27882 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2445–028] Green Mountain Power Corporation; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense On December 23, 2021, Green Mountain Power Corporation filed an application for a subsequent license to continue to operate and maintain the 275-kilowatt Center Rutland Hydroelectric Project No. 2445 (Center Rutland Project). On April 28, 2023, Commission staff issued a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the effects of relicensing the Center Rutland Project. The notice of intent included a schedule for preparing the EA. By this notice, Commission staff is updating the procedural schedule for completing the EA. The revised schedule is shown below. Further revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. Milestone Issue EA ............................ Target date February 2024. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Steve Kartalia at (202) 502–6131, or by email at stephen.kartalia@ferc.gov. Dated: December 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27992 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5867–054] Alice Falls Hydro, LLC; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense On September 29, 2021, Alice Falls Hydro, LLC filed an application for a E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 88061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27882]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2570-000]


Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Authorization for 
Continued Project Operation

    The license for the Racine Hydroelectric Project No. 2570 was 
issued for a period ending November 30, 2023.
    Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the 
Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-
year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and 
conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the 
project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other 
applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived 
the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) 
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth 
at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an 
application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to 
operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 
license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the 
Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project 
has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be 
required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations 
until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or 
otherwise orders disposition of the project.
    If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2570 is issued to 
Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC for a period effective December 1, 2023, 
through November 30, 2024, or until the issuance of a new license for 
the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. 
If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place 
on or before November 30, 2024, notice is hereby given that, pursuant 
to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA 
is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the 
Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.
    If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC is authorized to 
continue operation of the Racine Hydroelectric Project under the terms 
and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent 
license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever 
comes first.

    Dated: December 13, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-27882 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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