Panel Member List for Hydropower; Licensing Study Dispute Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Members for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution, 83677-83678 [2024-23949]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 201 / Thursday, October 17, 2024 / Notices g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Katie Lester, Brookfield Renewable, (570) 226–1371, kathleen.lester@ brookfieldrenewable.com. i. FERC Contact: Mary Karwoski, (678) 245–3027, mary.karwoski@ 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 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: November 12, 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. 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–487–139. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Oct 16, 2024 Jkt 265001 particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. l. Description of Request: The licensee’s application requests Commission authorization to permit Hunters Haven Farm, LLC (d/b/a White Sand Springs) to construct a residential marina. Within the project boundary, White Sand Springs’s marina would consist of three floating docks that could accommodate 124 watercrafts in total. The proposed docks conform to the project’s approved Shoreline Management Plan. 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, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 83677 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: October 10, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–23943 Filed 10–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD19–4–000] Panel Member List for Hydropower; Licensing Study Dispute Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Members for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution This notice requests applications from those interested in being listed as potential panel members to assist in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) study dispute resolution process for the integrated licensing process (ILP) of hydropower projects. Background The Commission’s ILP regulations pertaining to hydroelectric licensing under the Federal Power Act encourages informal resolution of study disagreements. In cases where this is not successful, a formal study dispute resolution process is available for state and federal agencies or Indian tribes with mandatory conditioning authority.1 The ILP provides that the disputed study must be submitted to a dispute resolution panel consisting of a person from Commission staff, a person from the agency or Indian tribe referring the 1 See 5.14 of the Commission’s regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-18/chapter-I/ subchapter-B/part-5. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 83678 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 201 / Thursday, October 17, 2024 / Notices dispute to the Commission, and a third person selected by the other two panelists from a pre-established list of persons with expertise in the disputed resource area.2 The third panel member (TPM) will serve without compensation, except for certain allowable travel expenses to be borne by the Commission (41 CFR part 301). The role of the panel members is to make a finding, with respect to each disputed study request, on the extent to which each study criteria set forth in the regulations is or is not met,3 and why. The panel will then make a recommendation to the Director of the Office of Energy Projects based on the panel’s findings. TPMs can only be selected from a list of qualified persons (TPM list) that is developed and maintained by the Commission. This notice seeks additional members for the TPM list, which was originally compiled in 2004, 2010, and 2015. Current members of the TPM list do not need to reapply but are encouraged to update their qualifications and contact information, if not current. Each qualified panel member will be listed by area(s) and sub-area(s) of technical expertise, for example Aquatic Resources—instream flows. The TPM list and qualifications will be available to the public on the Commission’s website. All individuals submitting their applications to the Commission for consideration must meet the Commission’s qualifications. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Application Contents The applicant should describe in detail his/her qualifications in items 1– 4 listed below. 1. Technical expertise, including education and experience in each resource area and sub-area for which the applicant wishes to be considered: • Aquatic Resources Æ water quality Æ instream flows Æ fish passage Æ macroinvertebrates Æ threatened and endangered species • Terrestrial Resources Æ wildlife biology Æ botany Æ wetlands ecology Æ threatened and endangered species • Cultural Resources • Recreational Resources Æ recreational flows • Land use and Aesthetics Æ shoreline management • Geology & Soils Æ geomorphology 2 These persons must not be otherwise involved with the proceeding. 3 See 5.9 of the final rule. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Oct 16, 2024 Jkt 265001 Æ erosion • Socio-economics • Engineering Æ civil engineering Æ hydraulic engineering Æ environmental engineering 2. Knowledge of the effects of construction and operation of hydroelectric projects. 3. Working knowledge of laws relevant to the expertise, such as: the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Federal Power Act, or other applicable laws. 4. Ability to promote constructive communication about a disputed study. How To Submit Applications Applicants must submit their applications along with the names and contact information of three references. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, and each applicant will be individually notified of the Commission’s decision. Dates: Applications are requested by December 31, 2024. However, the application period will remain open indefinitely to maintain a current listing of potential applicants. Addresses: Applications must be filed electronically. See the instructions on the Commission’s website (https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp). Applications should reference ‘‘Docket No. AD19–4–000, NOTICE REQUESTING APPLICATIONS FOR PANEL MEMBER LIST FOR HYDROPOWER LICENSING STUDY DISPUTE RESOLUTION’’. Other Information: Complete individual contact information must be provided. However, contact information for the TPM applicant and their references may be filed as ‘‘privileged’’. See the instructions on the Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. For Further Information Contact: Ryan Hansen, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8074, ryan.hansen@ferc.gov. Dated: October 10, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–23949 Filed 10–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC24–27–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–516G); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC– 516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings. There are no changes to the information collection. The Commission published a 60-day notice on August 9, 2024 and did not receive any comments. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 18, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC–516G to OMB through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control Number (1902–0295) in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission. You may submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No. IC24–27–000) by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https:// www.ferc.gov, is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by other delivery methods: Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Æ All other delivery methods: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83677-83678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD19-4-000]


Panel Member List for Hydropower; Licensing Study Dispute 
Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Members for 
Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution

    This notice requests applications from those interested in being 
listed as potential panel members to assist in the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission's (Commission) study dispute resolution process 
for the integrated licensing process (ILP) of hydropower projects.

Background

    The Commission's ILP regulations pertaining to hydroelectric 
licensing under the Federal Power Act encourages informal resolution of 
study disagreements. In cases where this is not successful, a formal 
study dispute resolution process is available for state and federal 
agencies or Indian tribes with mandatory conditioning authority.\1\
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    \1\ See 5.14 of the Commission's regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-18/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-5.
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    The ILP provides that the disputed study must be submitted to a 
dispute resolution panel consisting of a person from Commission staff, 
a person from the agency or Indian tribe referring the

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dispute to the Commission, and a third person selected by the other two 
panelists from a pre-established list of persons with expertise in the 
disputed resource area.\2\ The third panel member (TPM) will serve 
without compensation, except for certain allowable travel expenses to 
be borne by the Commission (41 CFR part 301).
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    \2\ These persons must not be otherwise involved with the 
proceeding.
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    The role of the panel members is to make a finding, with respect to 
each disputed study request, on the extent to which each study criteria 
set forth in the regulations is or is not met,\3\ and why. The panel 
will then make a recommendation to the Director of the Office of Energy 
Projects based on the panel's findings.
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    \3\ See 5.9 of the final rule.
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    TPMs can only be selected from a list of qualified persons (TPM 
list) that is developed and maintained by the Commission. This notice 
seeks additional members for the TPM list, which was originally 
compiled in 2004, 2010, and 2015. Current members of the TPM list do 
not need to reapply but are encouraged to update their qualifications 
and contact information, if not current. Each qualified panel member 
will be listed by area(s) and sub-area(s) of technical expertise, for 
example Aquatic Resources--instream flows. The TPM list and 
qualifications will be available to the public on the Commission's 
website. All individuals submitting their applications to the 
Commission for consideration must meet the Commission's qualifications.

Application Contents

    The applicant should describe in detail his/her qualifications in 
items 1-4 listed below.
    1. Technical expertise, including education and experience in each 
resource area and sub-area for which the applicant wishes to be 
considered:

 Aquatic Resources
    [cir] water quality
    [cir] instream flows
    [cir] fish passage
    [cir] macroinvertebrates
    [cir] threatened and endangered species
 Terrestrial Resources
    [cir] wildlife biology
    [cir] botany
    [cir] wetlands ecology
    [cir] threatened and endangered species
 Cultural Resources
 Recreational Resources
    [cir] recreational flows
 Land use and Aesthetics
    [cir] shoreline management
 Geology & Soils
    [cir] geomorphology
    [cir] erosion
 Socio-economics
 Engineering
    [cir] civil engineering
    [cir] hydraulic engineering
    [cir] environmental engineering

    2. Knowledge of the effects of construction and operation of 
hydroelectric projects.
    3. Working knowledge of laws relevant to the expertise, such as: 
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Endangered Species Act, the 
Clean Water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act, the Federal Power Act, or other applicable laws.
    4. Ability to promote constructive communication about a disputed 
study.

How To Submit Applications

    Applicants must submit their applications along with the names and 
contact information of three references. Applications will be evaluated 
as they are received, and each applicant will be individually notified 
of the Commission's decision.
    Dates: Applications are requested by December 31, 2024. However, 
the application period will remain open indefinitely to maintain a 
current listing of potential applicants.
    Addresses: Applications must be filed electronically. See the 
instructions on the Commission's website (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp). Applications should reference ``Docket No. AD19-4-
000, NOTICE REQUESTING APPLICATIONS FOR PANEL MEMBER LIST FOR 
HYDROPOWER LICENSING STUDY DISPUTE RESOLUTION''.
    Other Information: Complete individual contact information must be 
provided. However, contact information for the TPM applicant and their 
references may be filed as ``privileged''. See the instructions on the 
Commission's website at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
    For Further Information Contact: Ryan Hansen, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8074, [email protected].

    Dated: October 10, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-23949 Filed 10-16-24; 8:45 am]
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