Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process, 47150 [2024-11996]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 47150 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 106 / Friday, May 31, 2024 / Notices 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. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. 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. o. 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. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 May 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 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: May 23, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–11884 Filed 5–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2666–055] Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 2666–055. c. Date Filed: March 28, 2024. d. Submitted By: Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC (Black Bear Hydro). e. Name of Project: Medway Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the West Branch of the Penobscot River, in Penobscot County, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 and 5.5 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Mike Scarzello, Licensing Manager, Brookfield Renewable, 399 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804; (315) 566–0197; email at michael.scarzello@ brookfieldrenewable.com. i. FERC Contact: Allan Creamer at (202) 502–8365; or email at allan.creamer@ferc.gov. j. Black Bear Hydro filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on March 28, 2024. Black Bear Hydro provided public notice of its request on April 2, 2024. In a letter dated May 24, 2024, the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Black Bear Hydro’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the National Marine Fisheries Service under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR part 402. We are also initiating consultation with the Maine State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Black Bear Hydro as the Commission’s non-Federal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Black Bear Hydro filed a PreApplication Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD may be viewed and/or printed on the Commission’s website (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. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (886) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). You may register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an application for a new license for Project No. 2666. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.20, each application for a new license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by March 31, 2027. 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. Dated: May 24, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–11996 Filed 5–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 47150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11996]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2666-055]


Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License 
Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of 
the Traditional Licensing Process

    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and 
Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    b. Project No.: 2666-055.
    c. Date Filed: March 28, 2024.
    d. Submitted By: Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC (Black Bear Hydro).
    e. Name of Project: Medway Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the West Branch of the Penobscot River, in 
Penobscot County, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 and 5.5 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Mike Scarzello, Licensing Manager, 
Brookfield Renewable, 399 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804; (315) 
566-0197; email at [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Allan Creamer at (202) 502-8365; or email at 
[email protected].
    j. Black Bear Hydro filed its request to use the Traditional 
Licensing Process on March 28, 2024. Black Bear Hydro provided public 
notice of its request on April 2, 2024. In a letter dated May 24, 2024, 
the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Black 
Bear Hydro's request to use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with 
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the National Marine Fisheries 
Service under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint 
agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR part 402. We are also 
initiating consultation with the Maine State Historic Preservation 
Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation 
Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on 
Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    l. With this notice, we are designating Black Bear Hydro as the 
Commission's non-Federal representative for carrying out informal 
consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and 
section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
    m. Black Bear Hydro filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; 
including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, 
pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    n. A copy of the PAD may be viewed and/or printed on the 
Commission's website (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. For assistance, contact 
FERC Online Support at [email protected], (886) 208-3676 (toll 
free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY).
    You may register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.
    o. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an 
application for a new license for Project No. 2666. Pursuant to 18 CFR 
16.20, each application for a new license and any competing license 
applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior 
to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license 
for this project must be filed by March 31, 2027.
    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 [email protected].

    Dated: May 24, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-11996 Filed 5-30-24; 8:45 am]
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