Northbrook Hydro Carolina II, LLC; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review, 88277 [2024-25848]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 216 / Thursday, November 7, 2024 / Notices [Project No. 2601–077] public comment period.1 Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. 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 Michael Calloway at 202–502–8041 or Michael.calloway@ ferc.gov. Northbrook Hydro Carolina II, LLC; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review Dated: October 31, 2024. Carlos D. Clay, Acting Deputy Secretary. 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 Diana Shannon at 202–502–6136 or diana.shannon@ ferc.gov. Dated: November 1, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–25908 Filed 11–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission On November 16, 2023, as supplemented on March 11, 2024, and April 30, 2024, Northbrook Hydro Carolina II, LLC filed an application to surrender the project license for the Bryson Hydroelectric Project No. 2601. The project is located on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. The project does not occupy any Federal lands. The project is located on the Oconaluftee River downstream of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Qualla Boundary). The project boundary abuts the Qualla Boundary for 1.5 miles. The proposed mode of surrender would include disconnection from the utility interconnection point and the removal of the generators and turbines. The licensee would offer the generators, control equipment, and wiring for sale following decommissioning, or would properly dispose of the equipment. The proposal includes leaving the dam and associated structures intact and operational. The licensee intends to later deed ownership of the project to Mainspring Conservation Land Trust for potential future removal of the dam after the surrender is final. Based on the limited number and scope of comments received on the Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Commission staff is revising the schedule to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) by November 15, 2024, and for the EA to be issued for a 15-day VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Nov 06, 2024 Jkt 265001 [FR Doc. 2024–25848 Filed 11–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0508; FRL–12307– 01–OCSPP] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed New Collection and Request for Comment; Threshold Setting Data Needs for the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ‘‘Threshold Setting Data Needs for the Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials,’’ identified by EPA ICR No. 2805.01 and OMB Control No. 2070– NEW. This ICR represents a new request. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the SUMMARY: 1 On September 24, 2024, Commission staff issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment, citing its planned schedule for issuance of the EA by January 31, 2025. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88277 PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 6, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2024–0508, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Ocampo, Office of Program Support (7602M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–1216; email address: ocampo.connie@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 88277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25848]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2601-077]


Northbrook Hydro Carolina II, LLC; Notice of Revised Schedule for 
Environmental Review

    On November 16, 2023, as supplemented on March 11, 2024, and April 
30, 2024, Northbrook Hydro Carolina II, LLC filed an application to 
surrender the project license for the Bryson Hydroelectric Project No. 
2601. The project is located on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County, 
North Carolina. The project does not occupy any Federal lands.
    The project is located on the Oconaluftee River downstream of the 
Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the lands of the Eastern Band of 
Cherokee Indians (Qualla Boundary). The project boundary abuts the 
Qualla Boundary for 1.5 miles. The proposed mode of surrender would 
include disconnection from the utility interconnection point and the 
removal of the generators and turbines. The licensee would offer the 
generators, control equipment, and wiring for sale following 
decommissioning, or would properly dispose of the equipment. The 
proposal includes leaving the dam and associated structures intact and 
operational. The licensee intends to later deed ownership of the 
project to Mainspring Conservation Land Trust for potential future 
removal of the dam after the surrender is final.
    Based on the limited number and scope of comments received on the 
Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Commission staff is revising 
the schedule to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) by November 15, 
2024, and for the EA to be issued for a 15-day public comment 
period.\1\ Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. 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\ On September 24, 2024, Commission staff issued a Notice of 
Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment, citing its planned 
schedule for issuance of the EA by January 31, 2025.
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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 Michael 
Calloway at 202-502-8041 or [email protected].

    Dated: October 31, 2024.
Carlos D. Clay,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-25848 Filed 11-6-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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