Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation; STS Hydropower, LLC, 77136-77137 [2024-21481]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 77136 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices 402 also requires Erie to operate the Sewalls Development in a run-of-river mode from May 1 through September 30, when inflow is below 2,000 cfs, such that outflow approximates inflow to the impoundment at any given point in time. Article 404 requires a minimum flow of 1,000 cfs or inflow, whichever is less, downstream of each development. Article 403 requires Erie to install flashboards at each development by May 1 or as soon thereafter as safely possible, and remove the flashboards in the fall prior to ice conditions. Article 410 requires Erie to install trashrack overlays with 1-inch clear bar spacing at the top half portion of the trashracks of each development, except the Sewalls Development, from May 1 through October 1. To protect aquatic habitat in the bypassed reaches and provide downstream fish passage, Article 405 requires Erie to release the following minimum flows: (1) for the Herrings Development, 20 cfs through the 9-footlong stoplog gate adjacent to the trashracks; (2) for the Deferiet Development: (a) 45 cfs through the ice chute; and (b) the following flows from the spillway and leakage at the dam: 800 cfs during walleye spawning season and 245 cfs for the remainder of the year; (3) for the Kamargo Development, 120 cfs through the notch in the spillway; (4) for the Black River Development: (a) 80 cfs through the notch in the flashboards; and (b) 300 cfs from the notch and stoplog gate during walleye spawning season; and (5) for the Sewalls Development: (a) 137 cfs of leakage ‘‘or other mechanisms’’ to the south channel bypassed reach; and (b) 32 cfs to the north channel bypassed reach that includes 20 cfs through the notch in the spillway and 12 cfs of leakage ‘‘or other mechanisms.’’ The current license also requires the implementation of a Flow Monitoring Plan to ensure compliance with the project flow requirements and a Record Keeping Plan to maintain records of the impoundment elevations and discharges at each of the five developments, in compliance with Articles 408 and 409. Article 413 requires the implementation of a Recreation Plan that requires operation and maintenance of the project recreation facilities. Article 416 requires the implementation of a Cultural Resources Management Plan to protect historic properties. Article 415 requires Erie to maintain the existing woodland buffer areas along the five developments’ shorelines and provide buffers along the access road and parking area at the Deferiet Development. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 Erie is not proposing to add any new project facilities. However, Erie proposes to revise the project boundary around the impoundments to follow the normal maximum impoundment elevations and add/remove land that is occupied by or adjacent to project facilities, which would result in a net decrease of land and water in the project boundary from 773 acres under the current license to 763.7 acres under the proposed license. Erie proposes to continue operating the project as required under the current license. Erie proposes to update the Recreation Plan and Streamflow and Headpond Monitoring Plan. In addition, Erie proposes to develop a minimum flow fish conveyance plan and a historic properties management plan. Erie also proposes to: (1) develop the trail to the impoundment fishing access area at the Herrings Development; (2) enhance the staircase at the hand-carry boat put-in site at the Deferiet Development, to improve access for whitewater boaters; and (3) notify the public, via an online platform, of bypassed reach flows and safety information for the Deferiet Development. l. 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–2569). 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/FERC Online.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. m. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 n. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Deficiency Letter and Additional Information Request—September 2024 Notice of Acceptance—February 2025 o. 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: September 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–21484 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2446–000] Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation; STS Hydropower, LLC The license for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project No. 2446 was issued for a period ending August 31, 2024. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2446 E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices is issued to STS Hydropower, LLC for a period effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before August 31, 2025, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that STS Hydropower, LLC is authorized to continue operation of the Dixon Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. Dated: September 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–21481 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Dated: September 13, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2348–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2348 is issued to Midwest Hydro, LLC for a period effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before August 31, 2025, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Midwest Hydro, LLC is authorized to continue operation of the Beloit Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P The license for the Beloit Hydroelectric Project No. 2348 was issued for a period ending August 31, 2024. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgen search.asp) by querying the docket number. 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: September 16, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–21597 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2024–21479 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation; Midwest Hydro, LLC 77137 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2373–000] Combined Notice of Filings Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–1065–000. Applicants: Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC. Description: Compliance filing: Operational Purchases and Sales 2024 to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 9/16/24. Accession Number: 20240916–5010. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/30/24. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation; Midwest Hydro, LLC The license for the Rockton Hydroelectric Project No. 2373 was issued for a period ending August 31, 2024. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77136-77137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21481]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2446-000]


Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation; STS 
Hydropower, LLC

    The license for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project No. 2446 was issued 
for a period ending August 31, 2024.
    Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the 
Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-
year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and 
conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the 
project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other 
applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived 
the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) 
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth 
at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an 
application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to 
operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 
license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the 
Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project 
has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be 
required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations 
until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or 
otherwise orders disposition of the project.
    If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2446

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is issued to STS Hydropower, LLC for a period effective September 1, 
2024, through August 31, 2025, or until the issuance of a new license 
for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes 
first.
    If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take 
place on or before August 31, 2025, notice is hereby given that, 
pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) 
of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by 
the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.
    If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is 
hereby given that STS Hydropower, LLC is authorized to continue 
operation of the Dixon Hydroelectric Project under the terms and 
conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent 
license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever 
comes first.

    Dated: September 13, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-21481 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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