Groton BESS 1 LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization, 25256-25257 [2024-07596]

Download as PDF 25256 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 9709–071] ECOsponsible, LLC; Soliciting Notices of Intent To File a New License Application and Pre-Application Documents ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The current license for the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project No. 9709 was issued to the original licensee, Trafalgar Power, Inc., on April 22, 1987, for a term of 40 years, ending March 31, 2027.1 The project has fallen into disrepair and has not operated since 2006. The license was transferred to the current licensee, ECOsponsible, LLC, (ECOsponsible) on March 12, 2015.2 The 1,680-kilowatt (kW) project is located on West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. The project works consist of: (1) a timber crib dam with: (a) a 9-foot-high, 95-foot-long section with a crest elevation of 420.0 feet mean sea level (msl) and (b) a 12-foot-high, 145-footlong section with a crest elevation of 419.2 feet msl; (2) an impoundment with a surface area of 19 acres, a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and a normal water surface elevation of 420.5 feet msl; (3) timber flashboards; (4) an intake structure; (5) a reinforced concrete and steel powerhouse containing four turbine-generating units with a capacity of 400 kW each and an 80-kW minimum flow generator for a total installed capacity of 1,680 kW; (6) a 50-foot-long, 13.2-kilovolt transmission line; and (7) appurtenant facilities. At least five years before the expiration of a license for a major water power project subject to sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act, the Commission’s regulations require the license applicant to file with the Commission a notice of intent (NOI) that contains an unequivocal statement of the licensee’s intention to file or not to file an application for a new license, details on the principal project works and installed plant capacity, and other information.3 Accordingly, NOIs for the 1 Trafalgar Power, Inc., 39 FERC ¶ 62,077 (1987). The original license was for a minor project with an authorized installed capacity of 1,050 kilowatts (kW). In 1988 Trafalgar Power applied to amend its license to increase the authorized installed capacity of the Herkimer Project to 1,680 kW. The increase caused the project to be redefined as a major project. Trafalgar Power, Inc., 48 FERC ¶ 62,105 (1989). 2 Trafalgar Power, Inc., 150 FERC ¶ 62,144 (2015). 3 18 CFR 5.5(d) (2023); id. at 16.6(b–c); see also 16 U.S.C. 808(b)(1) (‘‘Each existing licensee shall notify the Commission whether the licensee intends to file an application for a new license or not. Such VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Apr 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Herkimer Project were due by March 31, 2022. On March 9, 2022, Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC, filed an NOI to file an application for a small hydropower project exemption for the Herkimer Project, which was rejected on May 17, 2022.4 On March 31, 2022, Mr. Dennis Ryan, Jr. filed an NOI to file a relicense application for the Herkimer Project, which Commission staff is rejecting in an order issued in conjunction with this notice.5 Because all timely-filed NOIs have been rejected, the Commission is soliciting applications from applicants other than the existing licensee. An existing licensee that fails to timely file an NOI is prohibited from filing an application for a new license or exemption for the project, either individually or in conjunction with an entity or entities that are not currently licensees.6 Any party interested in filing a license application for the project must first file an NOI 7 and PAD 8 pursuant to part 5 of the Commission’s regulations. Although the integrated licensing process (ILP) is the default pre-filing process, section 5.3(b) of the Commission’s regulations allows a potential license applicant to request to use the traditional licensing process or alternative procedures when it files its NOI.9 This notice sets a deadline of 90 days from the date of this notice for interested applicants, other than the existing licensee, to file NOIs, PADs, and requests to use the traditional licensing process or alternative procedures. Applications for a new license from potential (non-licensee) applicants must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the current license.10 notice shall be submitted at least 5 years before the expiration of the existing license. 4 Division of Hydropower Licensing May 17, 2022 Rejection of Notice of Intent. The Commission’s regulations state that if there is an unexpired license in effect for a project, the Commission will accept an application for exemption only if the exemption applicant is the licensee. 18 CFR 4.33(d)(ii) (2023); see also Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC, 180 FERC ¶ 61,123 (2022). 5 See Division of Hydropower Licensing April 2, 2024 Order Rejecting Notice of Intent and PreApplication Document. Commission staff finds: (1) Mr. Ryan, Jr. failed to demonstrate that the existing licensee filed the NOI, (2) the entity that filed the NOI was not a valid business entity at the time of filing, and (3) Mr. Ryan, Jr. was not authorized to act for the entity that filed the NOI. 6 18 CFR 16.24(a)(1) (2023); see also id. 16.23(a) (deeming failure to file an NOI as the same as filing an NOI indicating an intention not to file an application for a new license.). Note that this prohibition extends only to the existing licensee. 7 18 CFR 5.5 (2023). 8 18 CFR 5.6. 9 18 CFR 5.3(b). 10 18 CFR 16.9(b)(1). PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Because the current license expires on March 31, 2027, applications for a license for this project must be filed by March 31, 2025. Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Jody Callihan at (202) 502–8278 or jody.callihan@ ferc.gov. Dated: April 3, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–07552 Filed 4–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER24–1694–000] Groton BESS 1 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 Groton BESS 1 LLC’s application for marketbased 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 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is April 24, 2024. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / Notices 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. 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:// 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. 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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (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: April 4, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EG24–73–000 EG24–74–000 EG24–75–000 EG24–76–000 EG24–77–000 EG24–78–000 EG24–79–000 EG24–80–000 EG24–81–000 EG24–82–000 EG24–83–000 EG24–84–000 EG24–85–000 EG24–86–000 EG24–87–000 EG24–88–000 EG24–89–000 EG24–90–000 EG24–91–000 EG24–92–000 EG24–93–000 EG24–94–000 EG24–95–000 EG24–96–000 EG24–97–000 EG24–98–000 EG24–99–000 [FR Doc. 2024–07560 Filed 4–9–24; 8:45 am] Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Docket Nos. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 EG24–71–000 EG24–72–000 Dated: April 3, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission VerDate Sep<11>2014 Quail Ranch BESS SF LLC Alton Post Office Solar, LLC. Foxglove Solar Project, LLC. Brazos Bend BESS LLC ... RB Inyokern Solar WDAT 1203 LLC. RB Inyokern Solar WDAT 1281 LLC. Kupono Solar, LLC ............ Sunlight Road Solar, L.L.C Bristol BESS, LLC ............. Morgan Energy Center, LLC. Decatur Solar Energy Center, LLC. Washington County Solar, LLC. Davis UP Energy Storage LLC. Frederick Energy Storage LLC. Bromley Energy Storage LLC. Keenesburg Energy Storage LLC. Mead Energy Storage LLC Parkway Energy Storage LLC. Platte Valley Energy Storage LLC. Rattlesnake Ridge Energy Storage LLC. Monte Cristo Windpower, LLC. Wadley Solar, LLC ............ AE-Telview ESS, LLC ....... Texas Waves, LLC ............ Altona Solar, LLC .............. BCD 2024 Fund 2 Lessee, LLC. Serrano Solar, LLC ............ Three Rivers District Energy, LLC. Great Kiskadee Storage, LLC. Take notice that during the month of March 2024, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission’s regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2023). [FR Doc. 2024–07596 Filed 4–9–24; 8:45 am] Atrisco Solar LLC .............. Atrisco Energy Storage LLC. Quail Ranch Solar LLC ..... Quail Ranch Energy Storage LLC. Atrisco Solar SF LLC ......... Atrisco BESS SF LLC ....... Quail Ranch Solar SF LLC Docket Nos. EG24–64–000 EG24–65–000 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission EG24–66–000 EG24–67–000 Combined Notice of Filings EG24–68–000 EG24–69–000 EG24–70–000 Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: 18:10 Apr 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25257 Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–653–000. Applicants: Sprague Operating Resources LLC, Energo Power & Gas LLC. Description: Joint Petition for Limited Waivers of Capacity Release Regulations, et al. of Sprague Operating Resources LLC, et al. Filed Date: 4/3/24. Accession Number: 20240403–5092. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/24. 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. Filings in Existing Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–611–001. Applicants: Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC. Description: Tariff Amendment: Amended Annual Fuel and Electric Power Tracker Filing to be effective 5/ 1/2024. Filed Date: 4/3/24. Accession Number: 20240403–5073. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/24. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25256-25257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07596]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER24-1694-000]


Groton BESS 1 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 
Groton BESS 1 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 First Street NE, Washington, 
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone 
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that 
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with 
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18 
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of 
liability, is April 24, 2024.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and 
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet 
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an 
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the 
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the 
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,

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888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions 
in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human 
Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    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://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. 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 the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free, 
(886) 208-3676 or TYY, (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 [email protected].

    Dated: April 4, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-07596 Filed 4-9-24; 8:45 am]
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