Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment, 85529-85530 [2024-24997]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices 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: October 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–24999 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98–1–000] Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication. 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Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e) (1) (v). The following is a list of off-therecord communications recently received by the Secretary of the Commission. Each 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. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. File date Prohibited: 1. CP16–454–000 ..................................................................................................................... 2. CP19–502–000 ..................................................................................................................... Exempt: 1. P–14861–002 ........................................................................................................................ 2. P–14861–002 ........................................................................................................................ 3. CP16–116–000 ..................................................................................................................... 4. CP16–454–000, CP16–455–000, CP20–481–000 ............................................................... 85529 Presenter or requester 10–15–2024 10–17–2024 FERC Staff.1 FERC Staff.2 10–15–2024 10–17–2024 10–22–2024 FERC Staff.3 FERC Staff.4 Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. 10–22–2024 1 Emailed comments dated 10/15/24 from Alejandro Garcia. comments dated 10/16/24 from David Robinson. 3 Memorandum regarding ex parte communication with Washington State Historic Preservation Office. 4 Memorandum regarding ex parte communication with Washington State Historic Preservation Office on 10/11/24. 2 Emailed Dated: October 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FR Doc. 2024–25001 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] [Project No. 137–221] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment On November 15, 2023, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (licensee) filed an application for a non-capacity amendment at the Tiger Creek regulator dam of the Mokelumne River VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Hydroelectric Project No. 137. The dam is located on Tiger Creek in Amador County, California. The licensee proposes to construct a new 240-foot-long, 40-foot-wide concrete spillway and plunge pool at the right abutment of the Tiger Creek regulator dam. As part of the proposal, the licensee would construct a spoil area, and a temporary and permanent access road at the dam site which would be closed to the public during construction. The licensee also intends to develop a staging and spoils area on Doakes Ridge approximately 0.7 miles E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 85530 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 208 / Monday, October 28, 2024 / Notices southwest of the dam site and place a staging area and concrete batch plant on state route 88 in Pioneer, California. State route 88 and Tiger Creek Road between Pioneer and the dam site would be used as a haul route. The existing spillway would be abandoned in place. The licensee expects construction to take approximately 2 years. On July 26, 2024, the Commission issued a public notice for the proposed amendment. On August 2, August 5, and August 20, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California State Water Resources Control Board, and the U.S. Department of the Interior filed notices of intervention, respectively. This notice identifies Commission staff’s intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the project.1 The planned schedule for the completion of the EA is June 18, 2025. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made available for review by all interested parties during a 30-day public comment period. All comments filed on the EA will be reviewed by staff and considered in the Commission’s final decision on the proceeding. 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 to 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. Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Steven Sachs at 202– 502–8666 or Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov. Dated: October 22, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–24997 Filed 10–25–24; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating to this environmental review is EAXX–019–20–000– 1729247760. 40 CFR 1501.5(c)(4) (2024). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Oct 25, 2024 Jkt 265001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0159; FRL–11684– 08–OCSPP] Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings for August 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0159, is available online at https:// www.regulations.gov or in-person at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. For the latest status information on EPA/DC services and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Rebecca Edelstein, New Chemical Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–1667 email address: edelstein.rebecca@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 I. Executive Summary A. Does this action apply to me? This action provides information that is directed to the public in general. B. What action is the Agency taking? This document lists the statements of findings made by EPA after review of submissions under TSCA section 5(a) that certain new chemical substances or significant new uses are not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA during the reporting period. C. What is the Agency’s authority for taking this action? TSCA section 5(a)(3) requires EPA to review a submission under TSCA section 5(a) and make one of several specific findings pertaining to whether the substance may present unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Among those potential findings is that the chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment per TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C). TSCA section 5(g) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of a submission under TSCA section 5(a) when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to PMNs, MCANs, and SNUNs submitted to EPA under TSCA section 5. Anyone who plans to manufacture (which includes import) a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose and any manufacturer or processor wishing to engage in a use of a chemical substance designated by EPA as a significant new use must submit a notice to EPA at least 90 days before commencing manufacture of the new chemical substance or before engaging in the significant new use. The submitter of a notice to EPA for which EPA has made a finding of ‘‘not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment’’ may commence manufacture of the chemical substance or manufacture or processing for the significant new use notwithstanding any remaining portion of the applicable review period. D. Does this action have any incremental economic impacts or paperwork burdens? No. E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 208 (Monday, October 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85529-85530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24997]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 137-221]


Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Assessment

    On November 15, 2023, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company 
(licensee) filed an application for a non-capacity amendment at the 
Tiger Creek regulator dam of the Mokelumne River Hydroelectric Project 
No. 137. The dam is located on Tiger Creek in Amador County, 
California.
    The licensee proposes to construct a new 240-foot-long, 40-foot-
wide concrete spillway and plunge pool at the right abutment of the 
Tiger Creek regulator dam. As part of the proposal, the licensee would 
construct a spoil area, and a temporary and permanent access road at 
the dam site which would be closed to the public during construction. 
The licensee also intends to develop a staging and spoils area on 
Doakes Ridge approximately 0.7 miles

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southwest of the dam site and place a staging area and concrete batch 
plant on state route 88 in Pioneer, California. State route 88 and 
Tiger Creek Road between Pioneer and the dam site would be used as a 
haul route. The existing spillway would be abandoned in place. The 
licensee expects construction to take approximately 2 years.
    On July 26, 2024, the Commission issued a public notice for the 
proposed amendment. On August 2, August 5, and August 20, 2024, the 
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California State Water 
Resources Control Board, and the U.S. Department of the Interior filed 
notices of intervention, respectively.
    This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an 
environmental assessment (EA) for the project.\1\ The planned schedule 
for the completion of the EA is June 18, 2025. Revisions to the 
schedule may be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made 
available for review by all interested parties during a 30-day public 
comment period. All comments filed on the EA will be reviewed by staff 
and considered in the Commission's final decision on the proceeding.
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    \1\ In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations, the unique identification number for documents relating 
to this environmental review is EAXX-019-20-000-1729247760. 40 CFR 
1501.5(c)(4) (2024).
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    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 to 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].
    Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Steven Sachs 
at 202-502-8666 or [email protected].

    Dated: October 22, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-24997 Filed 10-25-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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