Blackstone Hydro Associates; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Operations Compliance Monitoring Plan, 38892-38893 [2024-10037]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 38892 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 8, 2024 / Notices 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, MD 20852. All filings must clearly identify the project name and docket number on the first page: Balch Hydroelectric Project (P– 175–032). m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. Project Description: The Balch Hydroelectric Project (project) consists of the following facilities: (1) a 135-foothigh, 396-foot-long diversion dam with a crest elevation of 4,098 feet that includes a 364-foot-long spillway and is located on the North Fork Kings River 9.9 miles upstream of the confluence with Kings River; (2) the 35-acre Black Rock Reservoir with a usable storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet at a normal water surface elevation of 4,097 feet; (3) an 11-foot-high, concrete tunnel intake; (4) a water conveyance system consisting of: (a) a 19,336-foot-long tunnel with a maximum hydraulic capacity of 760 cubic feet per second (cfs) that includes the 308-foot-long Black Rock Adit, the 350-foot-long Weir Creek Adit, an unlined surge chamber, and two sluice channels; (5) a 4,905.6foot-long penstock leading to the Balch No. 1 Powerhouse and a 4,933.3-footlong penstock leading to the Balch No. 2 Powerhouse; (6) the 65.5-foot-long, 80.5-foot-wide Balch No. 1 Powerhouse housing one turbine-generator unit with an authorized installed capacity of 31.02 megawatts (MW) and a maximum hydraulic capacity of 213 cfs; (7) the 149-foot-long, 84-foot-wide Balch No. 2 Powerhouse housing two turbinegenerator units with a total authorized installed capacity of 105 MW and a maximum hydraulic capacity of 315 cfs; (8) a 165-foot-high, 238-foot-long afterbay dam with a crest elevation of 1,704 feet that includes a 238-foot-long spillway; (9) a 7-acre afterbay with a usable storage capacity of 135 acre-feet; (10) project roads and trails; (11) recreation facilities; (12) a 22-mile-long, 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting the project with the grid at Piedra Junction; (13) the 76-acre Balch Camp, which is the project operating headquarters and includes personnel housing; (14) a 6.2-mile-line, 12-kV distribution line connecting Balch Camp with the project’s diversion dam; and (15) appurtenant facilities. The Balch Project is located downstream of PG&E’s Haas-Kings River Hydroelectric Project No. 1988 and Helms Pumped Storage Project No. 2735, which use the same reservoirs (Courtright Lake and Lake Wilshon) for VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 07, 2024 Jkt 262001 operation. The project is operated as a peaking facility to generate power that is released from upstream storage to meet power demand and for irrigation purposes. Project operation is coordinated with Project No. 1988, whose releases from Lake Wilshon largely control inflow to Black Rock Reservoir; however, spill fluctuations at the project are possible at times when inflow exceeds powerhouse capacity and during powerhouse outages. The current license requires PG&E to maintain the following continuous minimum flows in the North Kings River: (1) during normal water years: (a) from June 1 through November 31, 5 cfs from Black Rock Reservoir, 15 cfs from Balch Afterbay, and 30 cfs of total river flow; and (b) from December 1 through May 31, 2.5 cfs from Black Rock Reservoir, 10 cfs from Balch Afterbay, and 30 cfs of total river flow; (2) during dry water years, as defined by the California Department of Water Resources, year-round flows of 2.5 cfs from Black Rock Reservoir, 10 cfs from Balch Afterbay, and 20 cfs of total river flow. PG&E proposes to continue operating the project in a manner that is consistent with current operation, with the exception of the following new proposed measures: (1) minimum flows and water year types, (2) a recreation plan, (3) a biological resources management plan, (4) a historic properties management plan, (5) lowlevel operations, (6) flood period operations, (7) a hazardous substance plan, (8) a gaging plan, (9) visual resources management, (10) a fire management and response plan, and (11) a transportation system management plan. o. In addition to publishing the full text of this notice in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this notice, as well as other documents in the proceeding (e.g., license application) 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 (P–175). For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline. aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 p. 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. q. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Issue Deficiency Letter and Request Additional Information—June 2024 Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments—August 2024 Request Additional Information (if necessary)—September 2024 Issue Acceptance Letter—November 2024 Issue Scoping Document 2 (if necessary)—November 2024 Issue Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis—November 2024 r. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Dated: May 2, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10041 Filed 5–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 3063–029] Blackstone Hydro Associates; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Operations Compliance Monitoring Plan On August 4, 2023 and supplemented on August 21, 2023, Blackstone Hydro Associates (licensee), filed an Operation Compliance Monitoring Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 3063. On April 9, 2024, the licensee filed a request to withdraw its Operation Compliance Monitoring Plan. No motion in opposition to the request for withdrawal has been filed, and the Commission has taken no action to disallow the withdrawal. Pursuant to Rule 216(b) of the Commission’s Rules E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 8, 2024 / Notices of Practice and Procedure,1 the withdrawal of the application became effective on April 24, 2024, and this proceeding is hereby terminated. Dated: May 2, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10037 Filed 5–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: PR24–67–000. Applicants: NET Mexico Pipeline Partners, LLC. Description: 284.123 Rate Filing: Audit Compliance to be effective 5/1/ 2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5261. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/21/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–717–000. Applicants: Rover Pipeline LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Amended Non-Conforming Agreement—Ascent to be effective 5/1/ 2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5193. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–718–000. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: LSS and SS–2 Tracker Filing effective May 1, 2024 to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5202. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–719–000. Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement Filing Various Effective May 1, 2024 to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5246. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–720–000. Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 20240430 Negotiated Rate to be effective 5/1/2024. 1 18 CFR 385.216(b) (2023). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 May 07, 2024 Jkt 262001 Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5260. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–721–000. Applicants: Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: RP 2024–04–30 FL&U and EPC Rate Adjustment to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5269. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–722–000. Applicants: Sierrita Gas Pipeline LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 2024 Apr Quarterly FL&U Filing to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5272. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–723–000. Applicants: Cove Point LNG, LP. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Cove Point—LTD–1 Abandonment Implementation (CP23–539) to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5284. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–724–000. Applicants: Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Fuel and LU Annual Update and OPS Report 2024 to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5325. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–725–000. Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P. Description: Annual Report of Operational Purchases and Sales of Alliance Pipeline L.P. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5335. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–726–000. Applicants: Wyoming Interstate Company, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Fuel_LU Quarterly Update Filing Eff June 2024 to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5344. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–727–000. Applicants: Double E Pipeline, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate & Non-Conforming Agreement- MRC Permian Company to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 4/30/24. Accession Number: 20240430–5374. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–728–000. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: GT&C Section 49—Open Season Postings for PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38893 Future (91Day–3Yr) Capacity to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5003. Comment Date: 5 pm ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–729–000. Applicants: Northern Natural Gas Company. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 20240501 Winter PRA to be effective 11/ 1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5084. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–730–000. Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates—Various Releases eff 5–1–24 to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5115. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–731–000. Applicants: Southeast Supply Header, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 2024 SESH TUP/SBA Annual Filing to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5118. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–732–000. Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates—Various May 1 2024 Releases to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5120. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–733–000. Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts (Santa Rosa 42487 to Southern Company Services 58164) to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5129. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–734–000. Applicants: Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates—Northern to NRG Business 3093 eff 5–1–24 to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. Accession Number: 20240501–5131. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/13/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–735–000. Applicants: NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates—Various Releases eff 5–1–2024 to be effective 5/1/2024. Filed Date: 5/1/24. E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38892-38893]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10037]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3063-029]


Blackstone Hydro Associates; Notice of Effectiveness of 
Withdrawal of Operations Compliance Monitoring Plan

    On August 4, 2023 and supplemented on August 21, 2023, Blackstone 
Hydro Associates (licensee), filed an Operation Compliance Monitoring 
Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 3063. On April 9, 
2024, the licensee filed a request to withdraw its Operation Compliance 
Monitoring Plan.
    No motion in opposition to the request for withdrawal has been 
filed, and the Commission has taken no action to disallow the 
withdrawal. Pursuant to Rule 216(b) of the Commission's Rules

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of Practice and Procedure,\1\ the withdrawal of the application became 
effective on April 24, 2024, and this proceeding is hereby terminated.
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    \1\ 18 CFR 385.216(b) (2023).

    Dated: May 2, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-10037 Filed 5-7-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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