FirstLight MA Hydro LLC; Northfield Mountain LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application, 38119 [2024-09832]

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

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09832]


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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

    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:
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    \1\ 18 CFR 5.23(b).
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    Date of Receipt of the Certification Request: April 22, 2024.
    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

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