Alaska Electric Light & Power Company; Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 38119-38120 [2024-09830]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 7, 2024 / Notices Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Reasonable Period of Time to Act on the Certification Request: One year, April 22, 2025. If Massachusetts DEP fails or refuses to act on the water quality certification requests on or before the above date, then the certifying authority is deemed waived pursuant to section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341(a)(1). Dated: April 30, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–09832 Filed 5–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FR Doc. 2024–09827 Filed 5–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [Project No. 2307–086] Alaska Electric Light & Power Company; Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1889–085, Project No. 2485– 071] FirstLight MA Hydro LLC; Northfield Mountain LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES On April 22, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Massachusetts DEP) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) notice that it received complete requests for Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certifications from FirstLight MA Hydro LLC and Northfield Mountain LLC in conjunction with the above captioned projects, on April 22, 2024. Pursuant to section 5.23(b) of the Commission’s regulations,1 we hereby notify Massachusetts DEP of the following: Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: April 22, 2024. mechanical engineers (17–2141)¥$87.38. $77.29 + $87.38/2 = 82.335 × .75 = 54.303 ($61.75 rounded) ($61.75/hour) and 25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43–4199) $56.14 × .25% = 14.035 ($14.04 rounded) ($14.04/hour), for a total ($61.75 + $14.04 = $75.79/hour). 5 BA = Balancing Authority. 6 The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2023, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17–2071)¥$77.29, mechanical engineers (17–2141)¥$87.38. $77.29 + $87.38/2 = 82.335 × .75 = 54.303 ($61.75 rounded) ($61.75/hour) and 25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43–4199) $56.14 × .25% = 14.035 ($14.04 rounded) ($14.04/hour), for a total ($61.75 + $14.04 = $75.79/hour). 1 18 CFR 5.23(b). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 May 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License. b. Project No: 2307–086. c. Date Filed: October 13, 2023, and supplemented on April 26, 2024. d. Applicant: Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (licensee). e. Name of Project: Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on Annex and Salmon Creeks in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. The project occupies Federal land within the Tongass National Forest, administered by the U.S. Forest Service. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Bryan Farrell, Vice President, Director of Generation, Alaska Electric Light & Power Company, 5601 Tonsgard Court, Juneau, AK, 99801; telephone: (907) 463–6387. i. FERC Contact: Marybeth Gay, (202) 502–6125, Marybeth.gay@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 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38119 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: May 30, 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–2307–086. 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 proposes to replace the upper Salmon Creek penstock, which runs from the valvehouse to the abandoned upper powerhouse. The licensee states that the penstock, which is over 100 years old, must be replaced to ensure safe and reliable operation of the project for the reminder of the project license. As proposed, the licensee would replace the entire upper penstock with modern welded steel pipe that meets modern engineering and construction standards. Additionally, the licensee states that E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 38120 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 7, 2024 / Notices penstock bridges over Salmon Creek that have not been recently rebuilt would be replaced with new bridges to support the new penstock. 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 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:55 May 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 30, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–09830 Filed 5–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD22–11–000, AD21–9–000] Office of Public Participation Fundamentals for Participating in FERC Matters; Notice of Video Workshop: ‘‘WorkshOPP on FERC’s eLibrary’’ The Office of Public Participation (OPP)’s ‘‘WorkshOPP on FERC’s eLibrary’’ video is now available for the public. The WorkshOPP provides an overview of FERC’s online library of documents issued or received by FERC, including its organization, services, and search functions. The video is posted on FERC’s YouTube channel under OPP’s Playlist at https://www.youtube.com/@ FERC/playlists. It includes captioning in English and Spanish and is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Additionally, a standalone demonstration video of how to search eLibrary is available. 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. [FR Doc. 2024–09838 Filed 5–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5698–022] Triton Power Company; Notice of Continuation of Relicense Proceeding On December 31, 2020, Triton Power Company (Triton), licensee for the Chateaugay High Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 5698 (project), filed a notice of intent (NOI) to file an application for a new license for the project pursuant to section 15(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA).1 On February 26, 2021, Commission staff issued public notice of the NOI and approved the use of the traditional licensing process to develop the license application. Pursuant to section 15(c)(1) of the FPA 2 and section 16.9 of the Commission’s regulations,3 an existing licensee must file an application for a new license at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the current license. The current license for the project expires on December 31, 2025,4 so the deadline for filing an application for a new license was December 31, 2023. Triton did not file an application for a new license by the filing deadline. After Triton failed to file a timely license application, on January 12, 2024, the Commission issued a notice soliciting applications from potential applicants other than the existing licensee, pursuant to sections 16.24(a)(2) and 16.25(a) of the Commission’s regulations.5 Notices of intent to file an application for a new license were due by April 11, 2024. No potential applicants other than the existing licensee filed a notice of intent for the project. In comments filed on January 31, 2024, Triton states that it was not able to file a timely license application due to a number of extenuating circumstances, but it intends to file a license application as soon as possible.6 On April 26, 2024, Triton filed another letter stating that it intends to resume the relicensing process and file a license application for the project. Because no other potential applicant filed a notice of intent to file an application for the project in response to the January 12 notice, we are waiving sections 16.24(a)(2) and 16.25(a) of the 1 16 U.S.C. 808(b)(1). U.S.C. 808(c)(1). 3 18 CFR 16.9 (2023). 4 Triton Power Company, 34 FERC ¶ 61,055 (1986). 5 18 CFR 16.24(a), 16.25(a) (2023). 6 We consider Triton’s January 31, 2024 letter to be a notice of intent under section 16.25(a). 2 16 Dated: April 30, 2024. Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary. PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38119-38120]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-09830]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2307-086]


Alaska Electric Light & Power Company; Notice of Application for 
Non-Capacity Amendment of License 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: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 2307-086.
    c. Date Filed: October 13, 2023, and supplemented on April 26, 
2024.
    d. Applicant: Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric 
Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on Annex and Salmon Creeks in 
the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. The project occupies Federal 
land within the Tongass National Forest, administered by the U.S. 
Forest Service.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Bryan Farrell, Vice President, Director of 
Generation, Alaska Electric Light & Power Company, 5601 Tonsgard Court, 
Juneau, AK, 99801; telephone: (907) 463-6387.
    i. FERC Contact: Marybeth Gay, (202) 502-6125, 
[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: May 30, 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-2307-086. 
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 proposes to replace the 
upper Salmon Creek penstock, which runs from the valvehouse to the 
abandoned upper powerhouse. The licensee states that the penstock, 
which is over 100 years old, must be replaced to ensure safe and 
reliable operation of the project for the reminder of the project 
license. As proposed, the licensee would replace the entire upper 
penstock with modern welded steel pipe that meets modern engineering 
and construction standards. Additionally, the licensee states that

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penstock bridges over Salmon Creek that have not been recently rebuilt 
would be replaced with new bridges to support the new penstock.
    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 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: April 30, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-09830 Filed 5-6-24; 8:45 am]
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