Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions, 96238-96239 [2024-28406]

Download as PDF 96238 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 233 / Wednesday, December 4, 2024 / Notices liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. In the same application, Venture Global CP Express, LLC filed a request, in Docket No. CP22–22–000, under NGA section 7(c) and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission’s regulations, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate the CP Express Pipeline Project, a new interstate natural gas pipeline system to connect the CP2 LNG Project to the existing natural gas pipeline grid in east Texas and southwest Louisiana. The Commission issued a Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on January 19, 2023. On July 28, 2023, the final EIS was issued. As noted above, on June 27, 2024, the Commission issued an Authorization Order for the projects, agreeing with the conclusions presented in the final EIS. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the SEIS and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to https:// www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview to register for eSubscription. 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, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ferc.gov. Additional information about the projects is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (866) 208–FERC or on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘General Search’’ from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and ‘‘Docket Number’’ excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP22–21 and CP22–22), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Dec 03, 2024 Jkt 265001 Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–28409 Filed 12–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2392–041] Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 2392–041. c. Date filed: March 29, 2022. d. Applicant: Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP. e. Name of Project: Gilman Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Connecticut River and straddles the Village of Gilman, within the Town of Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont, and the Town of Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. The project does not occupy any Federal or Tribal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Sayad Moudachirou, Licensing Manager, 717 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 1A, Boston, MA 02111; phone: (617) 933–7206 or email: sayad@ampersandenergy.com. i. FERC Contact: Ousmane Sidibe, (202) 502–6245 or ousmane.sidibe@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ QuickComment.aspx. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, 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, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. All filings must clearly identify the project name and docket number on the first page: Gilman Hydroelectric Project (P–2392– 041). The Commission’s Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person 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 particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The Gilman Hydroelectric Project consists of: (1) a 324.5-foot-wide concrete dam with a crest elevation of 826.8 feet above mean sea level (msl) spanning the river’s width with a 5-foothigh, 108-foot-long rubber bladder and a 6.5-foot-high, 109-foot-long rubber bladder surmounted on two overflow spillways measuring 112.9 feet and 113 feet in width and an 18-foot-high, 27foot-wide hydraulically operated crestgate; (2) a downstream fish passage system; (3) a 130-acre impoundment at a normal maximum surface elevation of 833.3 feet msl; (4) a steel- and timberframed powerhouse with an integral water intake draft tube containing four generating turbine units with a total installed capacity of 4.95 megawatts located at the Vermont side of the dam; (5) a 242-foot-long, 23.75-foot-wide trash rack with approximately 2-inch spacing; (6) a 200-foot-long transmission line connecting the 34.5 kilovolt-ampere transformer to National Grid’s switchyard; and (7) appurtenant facilities. Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP proposes to continue to operate the project in a run-of-river mode with no storage or flood control capacity. In accordance with Condition A of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s water quality E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 233 / Wednesday, December 4, 2024 / Notices certification issued for the project, the project adheres to the following downstream minimum flow release requirements: (1) from June 1 through October 15, when river flows are less than 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), pass a minimum flow of 210 cfs over the crestgate; (2) provide a minimum flow of 757 cfs during operational issues or refilling of the impoundment; and (3) for faster impoundment refill based on consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies, a minimum flow of no less than 300 cfs to protect the dwarf wedge mussel until normal operations are restored. The project can operate in most of the extreme conditions of the Connecticut River and generate electricity from flows of 130 cfs up to high flood conditions of 35,000 cfs. The estimated average annual generation of the project from 2008 to 2018 is 25,000 megawatt-hours. m. A copy of the application is available for review 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. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY (202) 502–8659. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. 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. You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/ FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) a copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. o. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Deadline for Filing Comments, Recommendations, and Agency Terms and Conditions/Prescriptions ... Licensee’s Reply to REA Comments ......................................................................................................... Dated: November 27, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–28406 Filed 12–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No. CP24–529–000] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the 507G Line Abandonment Project On September 30, 2024, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. filed an application in Docket No. CP24–529– 000 requesting an Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the 507G Line Abandonment Project (Project) and would consist of abandonment in-place VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Dec 03, 2024 Jkt 265001 and by removal of a portion of the 507G–100 Line and the 507G–500 Line. On October 11, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline (Notice of Application) for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s environmental document for the Project. This notice identifies Commission staff’s intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.1 The EA will be issued for a 30day comment period. 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– 1731681706. 40 CFR 1501.5(c)(4) (2024). PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 96239 January 26, 2025. March 12, 2025. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of EA—April 25, 2025 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline 2—July 24, 2025 If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project’s progress. Project Description The Project would consist of abandonment in-place of approximately 59.6 miles and abandonment by removal at 56 locations, totaling 15.8 miles, of the 16-inch-diameter 507G–100 Line and disconnection and removal of appurtenant facilities at 44 locations. In addition, the Project would involve abandonment in-place of about 7.9 miles and abandonment by removal of 2 The Commission’s deadline applies to the decisions of other Federal agencies, and State agencies acting under federally delegated authority, that are responsible for Federal authorizations, permits, and other approvals necessary for proposed projects under the Natural Gas Act. Per 18 CFR 157.22(a), the Commission’s deadline for other agency’s decisions applies unless a schedule is otherwise established by Federal law. E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 96238-96239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28406]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2392-041]


Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP; Notice of Application Ready for 
Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms 
and Conditions, and Prescriptions

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: New Major License.
    b. Project No.: 2392-041.
    c. Date filed: March 29, 2022.
    d. Applicant: Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP.
    e. Name of Project: Gilman Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Connecticut River and 
straddles the Village of Gilman, within the Town of Lunenburg, Essex 
County, Vermont, and the Town of Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. 
The project does not occupy any Federal or Tribal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Sayad Moudachirou, Licensing Manager, 717 
Atlantic Avenue, Suite 1A, Boston, MA 02111; phone: (617) 933-7206 or 
email: [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Ousmane Sidibe, (202) 502-6245 or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance date of this 
notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this 
notice.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 
using the Commission's eFiling system at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at 
https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx. You must include your 
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected], (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, 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, 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, 
Rockville, Maryland 20852. All filings must clearly identify the 
project name and docket number on the first page: Gilman Hydroelectric 
Project (P-2392-041).
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing 
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each 
person 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 
particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document 
on that resource agency.
    k. This application has been accepted and is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time.
    l. The Gilman Hydroelectric Project consists of: (1) a 324.5-foot-
wide concrete dam with a crest elevation of 826.8 feet above mean sea 
level (msl) spanning the river's width with a 5-foot-high, 108-foot-
long rubber bladder and a 6.5-foot-high, 109-foot-long rubber bladder 
surmounted on two overflow spillways measuring 112.9 feet and 113 feet 
in width and an 18-foot-high, 27-foot-wide hydraulically operated 
crestgate; (2) a downstream fish passage system; (3) a 130-acre 
impoundment at a normal maximum surface elevation of 833.3 feet msl; 
(4) a steel- and timber-framed powerhouse with an integral water intake 
draft tube containing four generating turbine units with a total 
installed capacity of 4.95 megawatts located at the Vermont side of the 
dam; (5) a 242-foot-long, 23.75-foot-wide trash rack with approximately 
2-inch spacing; (6) a 200-foot-long transmission line connecting the 
34.5 kilovolt-ampere transformer to National Grid's switchyard; and (7) 
appurtenant facilities.
    Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP proposes to continue to operate the 
project in a run-of-river mode with no storage or flood control 
capacity. In accordance with Condition A of the Vermont Department of 
Environmental Conservation's water quality

[[Page 96239]]

certification issued for the project, the project adheres to the 
following downstream minimum flow release requirements: (1) from June 1 
through October 15, when river flows are less than 1,000 cubic feet per 
second (cfs), pass a minimum flow of 210 cfs over the crestgate; (2) 
provide a minimum flow of 757 cfs during operational issues or 
refilling of the impoundment; and (3) for faster impoundment refill 
based on consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other 
agencies, a minimum flow of no less than 300 cfs to protect the dwarf 
wedge mussel until normal operations are restored. The project can 
operate in most of the extreme conditions of the Connecticut River and 
generate electricity from flows of 130 cfs up to high flood conditions 
of 35,000 cfs. The estimated average annual generation of the project 
from 2008 to 2018 is 25,000 megawatt-hours.
    m. A copy of the application is available for review 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. 
At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's 
Public Reference Room. For assistance, contact FERC at 
[email protected] or call toll free, (886) 208-3676 or TTY 
(202) 502-8659.
    All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND 
CONDITIONS,'' or ``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply 
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All 
comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must 
set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be 
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service 
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 
18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
    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 [email protected].
    You may also register online at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to be notified via email of new filings and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.
    n. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following 
the date of issuance of this notice: (1) a copy of the water quality 
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including 
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; 
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.
    o. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according 
to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as 
appropriate.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deadline for Filing Comments,               January 26, 2025.
 Recommendations, and Agency Terms and
 Conditions/Prescriptions.
Licensee's Reply to REA Comments..........  March 12, 2025.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Dated: November 27, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-28406 Filed 12-3-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.