Otter Tail Power Company; Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 52036-52037 [2024-13521]

Download as PDF 52036 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 120 / Friday, June 21, 2024 / Notices for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Mr. Lucas at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dddod-information-collections@mail.mil. Dated: June 14, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–13464 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 10853–043] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Otter Tail 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: 10853–043. c. Date Filed: September 29, 2023, and supplemented November 21, 2023, and June 4, 2024. d. Applicant: Otter Tail Power Company (licensee). e. Name of Project: Otter Tail River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and does not occupy federal land. The project’s five developments, from upstream to downstream, are: (1) Friberg; (2) Hoot; (3) Central; (4) Pisgah; and (5) Dayton Hollow. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Michael Olson, Otter Tail Power Company, 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, (218) 739–8411, mjolson@otpco.com and Laura Cowan, Kleinschmidt Associates, P.O. Box 278, 400 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579, (717) 983– 4065, Laura.Cowan@ KleinschmidtGroup.com. i. FERC Contact: Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502–6779, Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Jun 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 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: July 15, 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–10853– 043. 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 is proposing to amend Article 401 of the license to continue operating in a runof-river mode, with reservoir levels as PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 close to target levels as practicable, but adding an operating band of ±0.5 foot for reservoir elevations except during flood conditions, at all five developments of the project. The licensee states that it has historically managed reservoir levels as close to target levels as practicable, and within ±0.5 foot of the target elevations, except during flood conditions. The licensee explains that continuous management of reservoir levels at the exact target elevation is not possible due to natural variability from wave run-up, precipitation events, etc. The licensee states the proposal would not change run-of-river operation, existing project facilities, the project boundary, or project management and need for project power, nor is there any ground disturbance associated with the amendment. 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, E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 120 / Friday, June 21, 2024 / Notices 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 OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: June 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–13521 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER24–2263–000. Applicants: Avista Corporation, Idaho Power Company, MATL LLP, NorthWestern Corporation, NV Energy, Inc., Portland General Electric Company, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., PacifiCorp. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Avista Corporation submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: 2024 Northern Grid Funding Agreement to be effective 1/1/ 2024. Filed Date: 6/12/24. Accession Number: 20240612–5186. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2264–000. Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: RS 271—Revised O&amp;M Agreement with REC Advanced Silicon to be effective 6/13/2024. Filed Date: 6/12/24. Accession Number: 20240612–5208. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2265–000. Applicants: Northern States Power Company (Minnesota). Description: Notice of cancellation of an interconnection and interchange agreement of Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation. Filed Date: 6/12/24. Accession Number: 20240612–5257. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/3/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2266–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to WMPA, SA No. 5981; Queue No. AG1–386 (amend) to be effective 8/13/2024. Filed Date: 6/13/24. Accession Number: 20240613–5024. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/5/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2267–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 1628R26 Western Farmers Electric Cooperative NITSA NOAs) to be effective 6/1/2024. Filed Date: 6/13/24. Accession Number: 20240613–5036. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/5/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2268–000. Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Duke Energy Florida, LLC submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii: Revisions to Joint OATT (Removal of Sch. 3A, Revisions to Attachments E and I) to be effective 9/1/2024. Filed Date: 6/13/24. Accession Number: 20240613–5057. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/5/24. Docket Numbers: ER24–2269–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Original NSA, SA No. 7290; Queue No. AC1–098/AC1–099/AC2–084 to be effective 8/13/2024. Filed Date: 6/13/24. Accession Number: 20240613–5091. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 7/5/24. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. 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. 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. Dated: June 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–13526 Filed 6–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice To Hold Proceeding in Abeyance Docket Nos. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc .................................................. Otter Tail Power Co. v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc ............ Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc .................................................. Otter Tail Power Co. v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc ............ 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 120 (Friday, June 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52036-52037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13521]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 10853-043]


Otter Tail 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: 10853-043.
    c. Date Filed: September 29, 2023, and supplemented November 21, 
2023, and June 4, 2024.
    d. Applicant: Otter Tail Power Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Otter Tail River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Otter Tail River in 
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and does not occupy federal land. The 
project's five developments, from upstream to downstream, are: (1) 
Friberg; (2) Hoot; (3) Central; (4) Pisgah; and (5) Dayton Hollow.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Michael Olson, Otter Tail Power Company, 215 
South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, (218) 739-8411, 
[email protected] and Laura Cowan, Kleinschmidt Associates, P.O. Box 
278, 400 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579, (717) 983-4065, 
[email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502-6779, 
[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: July 15, 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-10853-043. 
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 is proposing to amend 
Article 401 of the license to continue operating in a run-of-river 
mode, with reservoir levels as close to target levels as practicable, 
but adding an operating band of 0.5 foot for reservoir 
elevations except during flood conditions, at all five developments of 
the project. The licensee states that it has historically managed 
reservoir levels as close to target levels as practicable, and within 
0.5 foot of the target elevations, except during flood 
conditions. The licensee explains that continuous management of 
reservoir levels at the exact target elevation is not possible due to 
natural variability from wave run-up, precipitation events, etc. The 
licensee states the proposal would not change run-of-river operation, 
existing project facilities, the project boundary, or project 
management and need for project power, nor is there any ground 
disturbance associated with the amendment.
    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,

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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: June 13, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-13521 Filed 6-20-24; 8:45 am]
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