South Sutter Water District; Notice of Material Amendment of License Application, Soliciting Comments and Associated Study Requests, 2942-2943 [2024-00768]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 2942 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices NextEra Acquisition (2) to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 1/9/24. Accession Number: 20240109–5000. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/24. Docket Numbers: PR24–37–000. Applicants: Banquete Hub LLC. Description: § 284.123 Rate Filing: 2024.01.08 Banquete MBR Info Filing NextEra Acquisition to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 1/9/24. Accession Number: 20240109–5001. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–305–000. Applicants: Gas Transmission Northwest LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Report of Refunds–Coyote Springs Lateral IT Revenue (Nov. 2022–Oct. 2023) to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 1/8/24. Accession Number: 20240108–5138. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/22/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–306–000. Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: 2024.01.08 TGP MBR Info Filing NextEra Acquisition to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 1/8/24. Accession Number: 20240108–5187. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/22/24. 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. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: January 9, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–00721 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2997–031] South Sutter Water District; Notice of Material Amendment of License Application, Soliciting Comments and Associated Study Requests On July 1, 2019, South Sutter Water District (SSWD) filed, pursuant to sections 4(e) and 15 of the Federal Power Act, an application for a new major license to continue operating the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project No. 2997 (Camp Far West Project) located on the Bear River in Yuba, Nevada, and Placer Counties, California. On July 8, 2019, Commission staff issued a Notice of Application Tendered for Filing with the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments. On March 16, 2021, Commission staff issued a Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions. On December 28, 2023, SSWD filed an amendment to the license application. The Camp Far West Project currently occupies about 2,864 acres. No federal or tribal lands occur within or adjacent to the project boundary or along the Bear River downstream of the project. The project operates to primarily provide water during the irrigation season, generate power, and meet streamflow requirements for the Bear River. Existing project facilities include: (1) a 185-foot-high, 40-foot-wide, 2,070foot-long, zoned, earth-filled main dam; (2) a 45-foot-high, 20-foot-wide, 1,060foot-long, earth-filled south wing dam; (3) a 25-foot-high, 20-foot-wide, 1,460foot-long earth-filled north wing dam; (4) a 15-foot-high, 20-foot-wide, 1,450foot-long earth-filled dike; (5) a 1,886acre reservoir with a gross storage capacity of about 93,737 acre-feet at the normal maximum water surface elevation (maximum water elevation) of 300 feet (NGVD 29); (6) an overflow spillway with a 15-foot-wide concrete PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 approach apron, 300-foot-long ungated, ogee-type concrete structure, and a 77foot-long downstream concrete chute with concrete sidewalls; (7) a 1,200-footlong unlined rock channel that carries spill downstream to the Bear River; (8) a 22-foot-high concrete power intake tower with openings on three sides protected by steel trashracks; (9) a 760foot-long, 8-foot-diameter concrete tunnel through the left abutment of the main dam that conveys water from the power intake to the powerhouse; (10) a steel-reinforced concrete powerhouse with a 6.8-megawatt vertical-shaft Francis-type turbine that discharges into the Bear River at the base of the main dam; (11) a 25.3-foot-high concrete vertical intake tower with openings on three sides protected by steel trashracks that receives water for the outlet works; (12) a 350-foot-long, 48-inch-diameter steel pipe that conveys water from the intake structure to a valve chamber for the outlet works; (13) a 400-foot-long, 7.5-foot-diameter concrete-lined horseshoe tunnel that connects to the valve chamber; (14) a 48-inch-diameter outlet valve with a 500-cubic-feet-persecond release capacity at maximum water elevation on the downstream face of the main dam that discharges directly into the Bear River; (15) a switchyard adjacent to the powerhouse; (16) two recreation areas with campgrounds, dayuse areas, boat ramps, restrooms, and sewage holding ponds; and (17) a recreational water system that includes two pumps in the reservoir that deliver water to a treatment facility that is piped to a 60,000-gallon storage tank to supply water to recreation facilities. The estimated average annual generation (2010 to 2017) is 22,637 megawatthours. In its amended license application, SSWD proposes to: (1) raise the maximum water elevation of the project reservoir from 300 feet to 304.8 feet; (2) replace and restore several recreation facilities; (3) add an existing 0.25-mile road as a primary project road to access the project powerhouse and switchyard; and (4) modify the project boundary to account for (a) the removal of the 1.9mile-long transmission line from the license in 1991, (b) corrections based on current project operation and maintenance, and (c) changes to project facilities. Additionally, to accommodate passage of the revised probable maximum flood (recalculated in 2005) and avoid overtopping the project dam, SSWD proposes to: (1) raise the crest of the existing spillway from an elevation of 300 feet to 304.8 feet; (2) construct a new reinforced-concrete secondary spillway consisting of an approximately E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices 305-foot-long ungated ogee-type concrete structure and an unlined 300foot-wide (at minimum) spillway inlet channel within the reservoir; (3) construct an 805-foot-long unlined rock channel that carries spill downstream to the existing overflow spillway channel; (4) construct a new 300-foot-long, paved bridge constructed of concrete girders with side concrete barriers and guardrails for vehicles to drive over the dam and along Blackford Road; (5) grade and raise the existing Blackford Road to accommodate the approach to the new bridge; and (6) relocate an existing powerline segment (non-project) to accommodate the new secondary spillway in coordination with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Pursuant to 18 CFR 4.35(f)(1)(ii)(A), the license application as amended constitutes a material amendment. Due to the material amendment, the application is no longer ready for environmental analysis at this time. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on SSWD’s amended application as well as study requests. The deadline for filing comments and study requests is 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments and study requests using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the Comment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ Quick.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: 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: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2997–031. Copies of the application may 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. Applicant Contact: Hayden Cornwell, General Manager, South Sutter Water District, 2464 Pacific Avenue, Trowbridge, California 95659; Phone: (530) 656–2242; Email: hcornwell@ southsutterwd.com. FERC Contact: Quinn Emmering, the Commission’s project coordinator for relicensing the Camp Far West Project, at (202) 502–6382 or Quinn.Emmering@ ferc.gov. The amended application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date FERC Issues Acceptance or Deficiency Letter (if necessary) ............................................................................................................. FERC Requests Additional Information (if necessary) ......................................................................................................................... FERC Issues Notice that Application is Ready for Environmental Analysis ........................................................................................ Dated: January 10, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–00768 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–307–000. Applicants: Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc, EQT Energy, LLC. Description: Joint Petition for Limited Waivers of Capacity Release Regulations, et. al. of Mitsui & Co. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc. et. al. Filed Date: 1/9/24. Accession Number: 20240109–5093. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/22/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–308–000. Applicants: Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: TIGT 2024–01–09 Negotiated Rate Agreement to be effective 1/10/2024. Filed Date: 1/9/24. Accession Number: 20240109–5115. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/22/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–309–000. Applicants: Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Parking and Lending Agreements to be effective 1/10/2024. Filed Date: 1/10/24. Accession Number: 20240110–5039. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/22/24. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 2943 Sfmt 4703 March 2024. March 2024. June 2024. 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. 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 E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2942-2943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00768]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2997-031]


South Sutter Water District; Notice of Material Amendment of 
License Application, Soliciting Comments and Associated Study Requests

    On July 1, 2019, South Sutter Water District (SSWD) filed, pursuant 
to sections 4(e) and 15 of the Federal Power Act, an application for a 
new major license to continue operating the Camp Far West Hydroelectric 
Project No. 2997 (Camp Far West Project) located on the Bear River in 
Yuba, Nevada, and Placer Counties, California. On July 8, 2019, 
Commission staff issued a Notice of Application Tendered for Filing 
with the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing 
and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments. On March 16, 2021, 
Commission staff issued a Notice of Application Ready for Environmental 
Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and 
Conditions, and Prescriptions. On December 28, 2023, SSWD filed an 
amendment to the license application.
    The Camp Far West Project currently occupies about 2,864 acres. No 
federal or tribal lands occur within or adjacent to the project 
boundary or along the Bear River downstream of the project. The project 
operates to primarily provide water during the irrigation season, 
generate power, and meet streamflow requirements for the Bear River.
    Existing project facilities include: (1) a 185-foot-high, 40-foot-
wide, 2,070-foot-long, zoned, earth-filled main dam; (2) a 45-foot-
high, 20-foot-wide, 1,060-foot-long, earth-filled south wing dam; (3) a 
25-foot-high, 20-foot-wide, 1,460-foot-long earth-filled north wing 
dam; (4) a 15-foot-high, 20-foot-wide, 1,450-foot-long earth-filled 
dike; (5) a 1,886-acre reservoir with a gross storage capacity of about 
93,737 acre-feet at the normal maximum water surface elevation (maximum 
water elevation) of 300 feet (NGVD 29); (6) an overflow spillway with a 
15-foot-wide concrete approach apron, 300-foot-long ungated, ogee-type 
concrete structure, and a 77-foot-long downstream concrete chute with 
concrete sidewalls; (7) a 1,200-foot-long unlined rock channel that 
carries spill downstream to the Bear River; (8) a 22-foot-high concrete 
power intake tower with openings on three sides protected by steel 
trashracks; (9) a 760-foot-long, 8-foot-diameter concrete tunnel 
through the left abutment of the main dam that conveys water from the 
power intake to the powerhouse; (10) a steel-reinforced concrete 
powerhouse with a 6.8-megawatt vertical-shaft Francis-type turbine that 
discharges into the Bear River at the base of the main dam; (11) a 
25.3-foot-high concrete vertical intake tower with openings on three 
sides protected by steel trashracks that receives water for the outlet 
works; (12) a 350-foot-long, 48-inch-diameter steel pipe that conveys 
water from the intake structure to a valve chamber for the outlet 
works; (13) a 400-foot-long, 7.5-foot-diameter concrete-lined horseshoe 
tunnel that connects to the valve chamber; (14) a 48-inch-diameter 
outlet valve with a 500-cubic-feet-per-second release capacity at 
maximum water elevation on the downstream face of the main dam that 
discharges directly into the Bear River; (15) a switchyard adjacent to 
the powerhouse; (16) two recreation areas with campgrounds, day-use 
areas, boat ramps, restrooms, and sewage holding ponds; and (17) a 
recreational water system that includes two pumps in the reservoir that 
deliver water to a treatment facility that is piped to a 60,000-gallon 
storage tank to supply water to recreation facilities. The estimated 
average annual generation (2010 to 2017) is 22,637 megawatt-hours.
    In its amended license application, SSWD proposes to: (1) raise the 
maximum water elevation of the project reservoir from 300 feet to 304.8 
feet; (2) replace and restore several recreation facilities; (3) add an 
existing 0.25-mile road as a primary project road to access the project 
powerhouse and switchyard; and (4) modify the project boundary to 
account for (a) the removal of the 1.9-mile-long transmission line from 
the license in 1991, (b) corrections based on current project operation 
and maintenance, and (c) changes to project facilities.
    Additionally, to accommodate passage of the revised probable 
maximum flood (recalculated in 2005) and avoid overtopping the project 
dam, SSWD proposes to: (1) raise the crest of the existing spillway 
from an elevation of 300 feet to 304.8 feet; (2) construct a new 
reinforced-concrete secondary spillway consisting of an approximately

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305-foot-long ungated ogee-type concrete structure and an unlined 300-
foot-wide (at minimum) spillway inlet channel within the reservoir; (3) 
construct an 805-foot-long unlined rock channel that carries spill 
downstream to the existing overflow spillway channel; (4) construct a 
new 300-foot-long, paved bridge constructed of concrete girders with 
side concrete barriers and guardrails for vehicles to drive over the 
dam and along Blackford Road; (5) grade and raise the existing 
Blackford Road to accommodate the approach to the new bridge; and (6) 
relocate an existing powerline segment (non-project) to accommodate the 
new secondary spillway in coordination with Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company.
    Pursuant to 18 CFR 4.35(f)(1)(ii)(A), the license application as 
amended constitutes a material amendment. Due to the material 
amendment, the application is no longer ready for environmental 
analysis at this time. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on 
SSWD's amended application as well as study requests. The deadline for 
filing comments and study requests is 60 days from the issuance date of 
this notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments and study requests using the Commission's eFiling system at 
https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit 
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, 
using the Comment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/Quick.aspx. You 
must include your name and contact information at the end of your 
comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected], (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: 
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: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, 
Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include 
docket number P-2997-031.
    Copies of the application may 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 
[email protected] 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 [email protected].
    Applicant Contact: Hayden Cornwell, General Manager, South Sutter 
Water District, 2464 Pacific Avenue, Trowbridge, California 95659; 
Phone: (530) 656-2242; Email: [email protected].
    FERC Contact: Quinn Emmering, the Commission's project coordinator 
for relicensing the Camp Far West Project, at (202) 502-6382 or 
[email protected].
    The amended application will be processed according to the 
following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made 
as appropriate.

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                 Milestone                           Target date
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FERC Issues Acceptance or Deficiency        March 2024.
 Letter (if necessary).
FERC Requests Additional Information (if    March 2024.
 necessary).
FERC Issues Notice that Application is      June 2024.
 Ready for Environmental Analysis.
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    Dated: January 10, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-00768 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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