Willimantic Power Corporation; Notice Soliciting Applications, 88062-88063 [2023-27981]

Download as PDF 88062 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices new license to continue to operate and maintain the 2.1-megawatt Alice Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 5867 (Alice Falls Project). On April 24, 2023, Commission staff issued a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the effects of relicensing the Alice Falls Project. The notice of intent included a schedule for preparing a single 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 March 2024. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Kelly Wolcott at (202) 502–6480, or by email at kelly.wolcott@ferc.gov. Dated: December 13, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27878 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–243–000. Applicants: Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Correction to Tariff Sheet No. 241 to be effective 4/1/2023. Filed Date: 12/13/23. Accession Number: 20231213–5146. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. Docket Numbers: RP24–244–000. Applicants: Bear Creek Storage Company, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: Annual Fuel Summary 2023 to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 12/14/23. Accession Number: 20231214–5063. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. Docket Numbers: RP24–245–000. Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: REX 2023–12–14 Negotiated Rate Agreement Amendments to be effective 12/15/2023. Filed Date: 12/14/23. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 Accession Number: 20231214–5125. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. Filings in Existing Proceedings Docket Numbers: PR24–4–001. Applicants: The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. Description: Amendment Filing: Limited Supplement to Petition for Rate Approval to be effective 11/1/2023. Filed Date: 12/13/23. Accession Number: 20231213–5134. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/3/24. § 284.123(g) Protest: 5 p.m. ET 1/17/ 24. Docket Numbers: RP24–203–001. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment Filing in Docket No. RP24– 203–000 to be effective 11/30/2023. Filed Date: 12/13/23. Accession Number: 20231213–5144. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/20/23. Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (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. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27988 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 8051–012] Willimantic Power Corporation; Notice Soliciting Applications On August 31, 2020, Willimantic Power Corporation (licensee), a subsidiary of Enel Green Power North America filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to file an application for a subsequent license for its Willimantic #1 Hydroelectric Project No. 8051, pursuant to section 16.19(b)(3) of the Commission’s regulations.1 On October 23, 2020, Commission staff noticed the NOI and approved the use of the traditional licensing process (TLP) to develop the license application. The existing license for the project expires on November 30, 2025. The 684-kilowatt (kW) Willimantic #1 Project is located on the Willimantic River, in Windham County, Connecticut. The principal project works consist of: (1) a 16-foot-high and 225-foot-long granite block dam with a spillway crest elevation of 182.39 feet mean sea level (msl); (2) a reservoir with a surface area of 3 acres; (3) an intake structure at the north side of the dam; (4) trashracks with a 2-inch clear bar spacing; (5) a head gate with a 120-foot-long, 9-footdiameter penstock; (6) a powerhouse containing a Kaplan turbine-generator unit with an installed capacity of 684 kilowatts (kW); (7) a 347-foot-long tailrace channel with a tailwater elevation of 159.80 feet msl; (8) a 4,160Volt (V) generator lead, and a 1500-kVA 600/2,400–V transformer bank; (9) a 520-foot-long, 23,500–V transmission line; and (10) appurtenant facilities. The project operates run-of-river and generates and an estimated average of 1,201,000 kW hours a year. Pursuant to section 16.20(c) of the Commission’s regulations, an existing licensee with a minor license not subject to sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act must file an application for a subsequent license at least 24 months prior to the expiration 1 On March 22, 2021, Hydroland Omega, LLC, notified the Commission that the Willimantic Power Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hydroland Omega, LLC and replaced Enel Green Power North America, Inc. as the parent company. E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices of the current license.2 As stated above, Willimantic Power Corporation’s NOI indicated that it would be filing an application for a subsequent license; however, it did not file an application for a subsequent license or an application for an exemption from licensing for the Willimantic #1 Project by the November 30, 2023 deadline. Therefore, pursuant to section 16.25(a) of the Commission’s regulations, we are soliciting applications from potential applicants other than the existing licensee.3 Interested parties have 90 days from the date of this notice to file a NOI to file an application for a subsequent license. An application for a subsequent license or exemption for the Willimantic #1 Project (No. 8051) may be filed within 18 months of the date of filing the NOI. The existing licensee is prohibited from filing an application either individually or in combination with other entities.4 Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Jeanne Edwards at (202) 502–6181 or jeanne.edwards@ ferc.gov. Dated: December 14, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27981 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–241–000. Applicants: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: EGTS— December 13, 2023 Administrative Changes to be effective 1/16/2024. Filed Date: 12/13/23. Accession Number: 20231213–5027. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. Docket Numbers: RP24–242–000. Applicants: Cove Point LNG, LP. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Cove Point—December 13, 2023 Administrative Changes to be effective 1/16/2024. Filed Date: 12/13/23. Accession Number: 20231213–5029. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. CFR 16.20(c) (2022). § 16.25(a) (2022). 4 Id. § 16.24(b)(2) (2022). Docket Numbers: RP24–219–001. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment filing to RP24–219–000 to be effective 12/1/2023. Filed Date: 12/12/23. Accession Number: 20231212–5109. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 12/26/23. Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (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: December 13, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. TX23–5–000] THSI bn, LLC; Notice of Filing Take notice that on December 12, 2023, in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s proposed order directing interconnection service issued October 19, 2023,1 THSI bn, LLC and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative filed a proposed Large Generator Interconnection Agreement and three other agreements. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 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 FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https:// www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 3 Id. 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Filings in Existing Proceedings [FR Doc. 2023–27884 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] 2 18 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. 88063 1 THSI Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM bn, LLC, 185 FERC ¶ 61,032 (2023). 20DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88062-88063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27981]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 8051-012]


Willimantic Power Corporation; Notice Soliciting Applications

    On August 31, 2020, Willimantic Power Corporation (licensee), a 
subsidiary of Enel Green Power North America filed a Notice of Intent 
(NOI) to file an application for a subsequent license for its 
Willimantic #1 Hydroelectric Project No. 8051, pursuant to section 
16.19(b)(3) of the Commission's regulations.\1\ On October 23, 2020, 
Commission staff noticed the NOI and approved the use of the 
traditional licensing process (TLP) to develop the license application. 
The existing license for the project expires on November 30, 2025.
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    \1\ On March 22, 2021, Hydroland Omega, LLC, notified the 
Commission that the Willimantic Power Corporation is a wholly owned 
subsidiary of Hydroland Omega, LLC and replaced Enel Green Power 
North America, Inc. as the parent company.
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    The 684-kilowatt (kW) Willimantic #1 Project is located on the 
Willimantic River, in Windham County, Connecticut.
    The principal project works consist of: (1) a 16-foot-high and 225-
foot-long granite block dam with a spillway crest elevation of 182.39 
feet mean sea level (msl); (2) a reservoir with a surface area of 3 
acres; (3) an intake structure at the north side of the dam; (4) 
trashracks with a 2-inch clear bar spacing; (5) a head gate with a 120-
foot-long, 9-foot-diameter penstock; (6) a powerhouse containing a 
Kaplan turbine-generator unit with an installed capacity of 684 
kilowatts (kW); (7) a 347-foot-long tailrace channel with a tailwater 
elevation of 159.80 feet msl; (8) a 4,160-Volt (V) generator lead, and 
a 1500-kVA 600/2,400-V transformer bank; (9) a 520-foot-long, 23,500-V 
transmission line; and (10) appurtenant facilities. The project 
operates run-of-river and generates and an estimated average of 
1,201,000 kW hours a year.
    Pursuant to section 16.20(c) of the Commission's regulations, an 
existing licensee with a minor license not subject to sections 14 and 
15 of the Federal Power Act must file an application for a subsequent 
license at least 24 months prior to the expiration

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of the current license.\2\ As stated above, Willimantic Power 
Corporation's NOI indicated that it would be filing an application for 
a subsequent license; however, it did not file an application for a 
subsequent license or an application for an exemption from licensing 
for the Willimantic #1 Project by the November 30, 2023 deadline.
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    \2\ 18 CFR 16.20(c) (2022).
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    Therefore, pursuant to section 16.25(a) of the Commission's 
regulations, we are soliciting applications from potential applicants 
other than the existing licensee.\3\ Interested parties have 90 days 
from the date of this notice to file a NOI to file an application for a 
subsequent license. An application for a subsequent license or 
exemption for the Willimantic #1 Project (No. 8051) may be filed within 
18 months of the date of filing the NOI. The existing licensee is 
prohibited from filing an application either individually or in 
combination with other entities.\4\
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    \3\ Id. Sec.  16.25(a) (2022).
    \4\ Id. Sec.  16.24(b)(2) (2022).
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    Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Jeanne 
Edwards at (202) 502-6181 or [email protected].

    Dated: December 14, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-27981 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
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