Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance of Article 407 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 13066-13067 [2024-03427]

Download as PDF 13066 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Notices 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 rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: February 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–03433 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2165–112] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance of Article 407 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Request for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow Requirement Pursuant to Article 407. b. Project No: 2165–112. c. Date Filed: January 18, 2024. d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company. e. Name of Project: Warrior River Project. f. Location: The project is located in north central Alabama on the Black Warrior River, and on the Sipsey Fork 2 in Cullman, Walker, and Winston counties; and in west central Alabama VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County. The project occupies federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service and by the Bureau of Land Management. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Candace R. Meadows, Hydro Licensing Specialist, crmeadow@southernco.com, (205) 257– 1499. i. FERC Contact: Jason Krebill, (202) 502–8268, Jason.Krebill@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is inviting federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any environmental document, if applicable, to follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item k below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: March 14, 2024. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. 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: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting 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 A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include the docket number P–2165–112. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. l. Description of Request: The licensee is seeking a temporary variance from license Article 407 minimum flow requirements of the Warrior River Project for a period of six months, ranging from June 1 through November 30, 2024. Article 407 requires the licensee to release a minimum flow of 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Smith dam. The licensee is requesting a variance to allow for reconfiguration of the minimum flow systems on both Unit 1 and Unit 2, to correct degradation of the existing system. The licensee anticipates beginning work as early as June, however, the exact start date will depend on flow conditions. Only one unit’s minimum flow system will be modified, tested, and optimized at a time. During each unit’s modification, approximately 25 cfs will be released from the other unit. However, approximately 50 cfs would be released whenever both units are available. The licensee anticipates meeting state water quality standards in accordance with its 401 Water Quality Certification. m. Locations of the Application: This filing 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. 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, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Notices Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. p. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010. q. 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: February 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–03427 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP24–53–000] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline Take notice that on February 7, 2024, WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. (WBI Energy), 1250 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58503, filed in the above referenced docket, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.206 and 157.216(b) of the Commission’s regulations under the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Natural Gas Act (NGA), and WBI Energy’s blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82–487–000, for authorization to disconnect and abandon by sale a 1,478 ratedhorsepower (hp) compressor unit (Unit 7) at its Landeck Compressor Station. All of the above facilities are located in Campbell County, Wyoming (Landeck Unit 7 Abandonment). The project will allow WBI Energy to minimize the need for future operating and maintenance expenditures by abandoning the Unit as there is no operational need and WBI states that it is able to meet its firm contractual commitments without the use of its Landeck Compressor Station, 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. Public access to records formerly available in the Commission’s physical Public Reference Room, which was located at the Commission’s headquarters, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, are now available via the Commission’s website. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call tollfree, (866) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502– 8659. Any questions concerning this request should be directed to Lori Myerchin, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Transportation Services, 1250 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58503, (701) 530–1563, lori.myerchin@wbienergy.com. 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 April 15, 2024. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13067 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 April 15, 2024. 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 April 15, 2024. 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 1 18 CFR 157.205. include individuals, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. 18 CFR 385.102(d). 3 18 CFR 157.205(e). 4 18 CFR 385.214. 5 18 CFR 157.10. 2 Persons E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13066-13067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03427]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2165-112]


Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary 
Variance of Article 407 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, 
Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Request for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow 
Requirement Pursuant to Article 407.
    b. Project No: 2165-112.
    c. Date Filed: January 18, 2024.
    d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Warrior River Project.
    f. Location: The project is located in north central Alabama on the 
Black Warrior River, and on the Sipsey Fork 2 in Cullman, Walker, and 
Winston counties; and in west central Alabama on the Black Warrior 
River in Tuscaloosa County. The project occupies federal lands 
administered by the U.S. Forest Service and by the Bureau of Land 
Management.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Candace R. Meadows, Hydro Licensing 
Specialist, [email protected], (205) 257-1499.
    i. FERC Contact: Jason Krebill, (202) 502-8268, 
[email protected].
    j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is 
inviting federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction 
and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected 
by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any 
environmental document, if applicable, to follow the instructions for 
filing such requests described in item k below. Cooperating agencies 
should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the 
preparation of any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 
FERC ] 61,076 (2001).
    k. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: March 14, 2024.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 eComment system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. 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: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting 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 A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first 
page of any filing should include the docket number P-2165-112. 
Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the 
Commission record.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service 
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or 
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that 
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they 
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    l. Description of Request: The licensee is seeking a temporary 
variance from license Article 407 minimum flow requirements of the 
Warrior River Project for a period of six months, ranging from June 1 
through November 30, 2024. Article 407 requires the licensee to release 
a minimum flow of 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Smith dam. 
The licensee is requesting a variance to allow for reconfiguration of 
the minimum flow systems on both Unit 1 and Unit 2, to correct 
degradation of the existing system. The licensee anticipates beginning 
work as early as June, however, the exact start date will depend on 
flow conditions. Only one unit's minimum flow system will be modified, 
tested, and optimized at a time. During each unit's modification, 
approximately 25 cfs will be released from the other unit. However, 
approximately 50 cfs would be released whenever both units are 
available. The licensee anticipates meeting state water quality 
standards in accordance with its 401 Water Quality Certification.
    m. Locations of the Application: This filing 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. 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, call 1-866-208-3676 or email 
[email protected], for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may 
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
    n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    o. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit 
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, 
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the 
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only 
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
Commission's

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Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or 
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified 
comment date for the particular application.
    p. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all 
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the 
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing 
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the 
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply 
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All 
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their 
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied 
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared 
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 
385.2010.
    q. 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].

    Dated: February 13, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-03427 Filed 2-20-24; 8:45 am]
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