Fiske Hydro, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment, 88276-88277 [2024-25908]

Download as PDF 88276 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 216 / Thursday, November 7, 2024 / Notices 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 31, 2024. Carlos D. Clay, Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–25843 Filed 11–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AC25–15–000] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Wisconsin Electric Power Company; Notice of Filing Take notice that on October 31, 2024, Wisconsin Electric Power Company requested from the Chief Accountant of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) approval to use Account 182.2, Unrecovered Plant and Regulatory Study Costs, of the Commission’s Uniform System of Accounts, to account for the retirement of its Oak Creek Power Plant. 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Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 22, 2024. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: November 1, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–25909 Filed 11–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 8615–049] Fiske Hydro, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment On September 20, 2023, Fiske Hydro, Inc., licensee, filed an application for surrender of its license for the Fiske Mill Hydroelectric Project No. 8615. The project is located on the Ashuelot River, in the town of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The project does not occupy federal lands. To surrender the project, the licensee proposes to: (1) disconnect the generating units from the utility interconnection point; (2) disconnect the turbine drive shafts, and offer the equipment for sale; (3) install service lines to provide power for future dam operation and security needs; (4) close the intake structure at the north abutment; (5) remove transformers; (6) remove any hydraulic fluids from project equipment; and (7) lock and secure the powerhouse. The turbinegenerator units may remain in place until sold. No major physical changes to any project features are planned and no ground disturbance would occur as part of the proposed surrender. The Commission issued public notice of the proposed surrender on July 31, 2024. 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 February 15, 2025. Revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made available for review by all interested parties and a 30-day 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 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– 1728548635. 40 CFR 1501.5(c)(4) (2024). E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1 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]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25908]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 8615-049]


Fiske Hydro, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental 
Assessment

    On September 20, 2023, Fiske Hydro, Inc., licensee, filed an 
application for surrender of its license for the Fiske Mill 
Hydroelectric Project No. 8615. The project is located on the Ashuelot 
River, in the town of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The 
project does not occupy federal lands.
    To surrender the project, the licensee proposes to: (1) disconnect 
the generating units from the utility interconnection point; (2) 
disconnect the turbine drive shafts, and offer the equipment for sale; 
(3) install service lines to provide power for future dam operation and 
security needs; (4) close the intake structure at the north abutment; 
(5) remove transformers; (6) remove any hydraulic fluids from project 
equipment; and (7) lock and secure the powerhouse. The turbine-
generator units may remain in place until sold. No major physical 
changes to any project features are planned and no ground disturbance 
would occur as part of the proposed surrender. The Commission issued 
public notice of the proposed surrender on July 31, 2024.
    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 February 15, 2025. Revisions to the 
schedule may be made as appropriate. The EA will be issued and made 
available for review by all interested parties and a 30-day 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-019-20-000-1728548635. 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

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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 Diana 
Shannon at 202-502-6136 or [email protected].

    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
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