Georgia Power Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment, 89679 [2023-28698]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 248 / Thursday, December 28, 2023 / Notices 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. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC’s website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202–502– 6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502– 8371, TTY (202)502–8659. Email the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. 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 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. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–28688 Filed 12–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 2341–033, 2350–025] Georgia Power Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment On December 18, 2018, as supplemented on May 24, 2019, VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:14 Dec 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 September 6, 2022, September 8, 2022, and November 1, 2023, Georgia Power Company (Georgia Power) filed an application to surrender, decommission, and remove the Langdale Hydroelectric Project No. 2341 and the Riverview Hydroelectric Project No. 2350. The projects are located on the Chattahoochee River in Chambers County, Alabama and Harris County, Georgia. The project does not occupy federal lands. The Commission issued public notice of the surrender applications for both proceedings on January 24, 2019, with protests, comments, and motions to intervene due to be filed by February 25, 2019. On February 14, 2019, the Commission issued public notice extending the comment and intervention period until March 4, 2019, due to the funding lapse at certain federal agencies between December 22, 2018 and January 25, 2019. Several commenters filed letters opposing the proposed dam removals at both projects while others expressed concern regarding the potential for islands in the river to be subject to increased erosion due to dam removal. Additional comments focused on concern for the potential loss of boating and fishing opportunities, loss of waterfront access from neighboring property, as well as for the continued existence of shoal bass. Letters of support for dam removal were filed by local citizens as well as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. The Muskogee Nation requested that archeological surveys be conducted prior to dam removal as well as subsequent monitoring to ensure protection of archeological sites. On September 6, 2022, and supplemented on September 8, 2022, Georgia Power amended its surrender applications by filing the decommissioning plan for both projects. The Commission issued public notice of the decommissioning plan on November 17, 2022, with protests, comments, and motions to intervene due to be filed by December 19, 2022. On December 12, 2022, the FWS filed a letter of support for decommissioning the projects and removing the associated dams. No other comments were received pursuant to the public notice. On November 1, 2023, Georgia Power filed the following plans: (1) Final PreDam Removal Shoal Bass Abundance and Tracking Study Report; (2) Final Sediment Quality Study Report; (3) Final Sediment Transport Assessment Study Report; and (4) Revised Final Hydraulic and Hydrologic Study Report. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89679 This notice identifies Commission staff’s intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the project. The planned schedule for the completion of the EA is July 2024 1 Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made available for review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be reviewed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final decision on the proceeding. 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 to 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. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Mark Ivy at 202.502.6156 or mark.ivy@ferc.gov. Dated: December 21, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–28698 Filed 12–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER24–706–000] Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC; 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 Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLC’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 1 42 U.S.C. 4336a(g)(1)(B) requires lead federal agencies to complete EAs within 1 year of the agency’s decision to prepare an EA. This notice establishes the Commission’s intent to prepare an EA for the project; therefore, the EA must be issued within 1 year of the issuance date of this notice. E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28698]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 2341-033, 2350-025]


Georgia Power Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Assessment

    On December 18, 2018, as supplemented on May 24, 2019, September 6, 
2022, September 8, 2022, and November 1, 2023, Georgia Power Company 
(Georgia Power) filed an application to surrender, decommission, and 
remove the Langdale Hydroelectric Project No. 2341 and the Riverview 
Hydroelectric Project No. 2350. The projects are located on the 
Chattahoochee River in Chambers County, Alabama and Harris County, 
Georgia. The project does not occupy federal lands.
    The Commission issued public notice of the surrender applications 
for both proceedings on January 24, 2019, with protests, comments, and 
motions to intervene due to be filed by February 25, 2019. On February 
14, 2019, the Commission issued public notice extending the comment and 
intervention period until March 4, 2019, due to the funding lapse at 
certain federal agencies between December 22, 2018 and January 25, 
2019. Several commenters filed letters opposing the proposed dam 
removals at both projects while others expressed concern regarding the 
potential for islands in the river to be subject to increased erosion 
due to dam removal. Additional comments focused on concern for the 
potential loss of boating and fishing opportunities, loss of waterfront 
access from neighboring property, as well as for the continued 
existence of shoal bass. Letters of support for dam removal were filed 
by local citizens as well as the Georgia Department of Natural 
Resources Division of Wildlife Resources and the Chattahoochee 
Riverkeeper. The Muskogee Nation requested that archeological surveys 
be conducted prior to dam removal as well as subsequent monitoring to 
ensure protection of archeological sites.
    On September 6, 2022, and supplemented on September 8, 2022, 
Georgia Power amended its surrender applications by filing the 
decommissioning plan for both projects. The Commission issued public 
notice of the decommissioning plan on November 17, 2022, with protests, 
comments, and motions to intervene due to be filed by December 19, 
2022. On December 12, 2022, the FWS filed a letter of support for 
decommissioning the projects and removing the associated dams. No other 
comments were received pursuant to the public notice.
    On November 1, 2023, Georgia Power filed the following plans: (1) 
Final Pre-Dam Removal Shoal Bass Abundance and Tracking Study Report; 
(2) Final Sediment Quality Study Report; (3) Final Sediment Transport 
Assessment Study Report; and (4) Revised Final Hydraulic and Hydrologic 
Study Report.
    This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an 
environmental assessment (EA) for the project. The planned schedule for 
the completion of the EA is July 2024 \1\ Revisions to the schedule may 
be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made available for 
review by all interested parties. All comments filed on the EA will be 
reviewed by staff and considered in the Commission's final decision on 
the proceeding.
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    \1\ 42 U.S.C. 4336a(g)(1)(B) requires lead federal agencies to 
complete EAs within 1 year of the agency's decision to prepare an 
EA. This notice establishes the Commission's intent to prepare an EA 
for the project; therefore, the EA must be issued within 1 year of 
the issuance date of this notice.
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    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 to 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 [email protected].
    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Mark Ivy at 
202.502.6156 or [email protected].

    Dated: December 21, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-28698 Filed 12-27-23; 8:45 am]
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