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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 1888-014, et al.]

 

Hydroelectric Applications; [York Haven Power Company, et al.]; 
Applications

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been 
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:
    1a.Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 1888-014.
    c. Date Filed: 02/02/94.
    d. Applicant: York Haven Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: York Haven Project.
    f. Location: On the Susquehanna River, in the cities of Harrisburg, 
Lancaster, and York, in Dauphin, Harrisburg, and Lancaster Counties, 
Pennsylvania.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r)
    h. Applicant Contact: R. J. Toole, P. O. Box 85, York Haven, PA 
17370, (610) 921-6396.
    i. FERC Contact: Mohamad Fayyad, (202) 219-2665.
    j. Comment Date: April 28, 1994.
    k. Description of Amendment: Licensee proposes to amend the license 
as follows: Replace the original generating units 7 and 8 with a new 
unit 7. The new unit 7 would consist of two propeller turbines each 
rated at 2,375 hp with a hydraulic capacity of 1,100 cfs. Both turbines 
would be linked through two speed increasers to a single horizontal 
generator rated at 3,600 kW. This replacement would increase the 
project's hydraulic capacity by 800 cfs and installed capacity by 2,200 
kW.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    2a.Type of Application: Application to Revise Project Boundary.
    b. Project No: 2009-005.
    c. Date Filed: January 19, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Virginia Electric and Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Project.
    f. Location: Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids County, North Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. K. G. Higgins, Virginia Electric and 
Power Company, Real Estate, Post Office Box 26666, Richmond VA 23261, 
(804) 771-3384.
    i. FERC Contact: Anum Purchiaroni, (202) 219-3297.
    j. Comment Date: April 25, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: Virginia Electric and Power 
Company.(VEPCO), licensee for the Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Project, 
filed an application to revise its project boundary. The licensee 
proposes to sell, to the City of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, a 
parcel of land of approximately 4.7 acres, referred to as Rochelle Pond 
or Lake Williams Dam. The transfer will take place after VEPCO has 
repaired the dam and brought it up to the current North Carolina Dam 
Safety Specifications. This property falls within the boundaries of 
Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Project owned by VEPCO.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C2, and D2.
    3a. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
    b. Project No: 4675-039.
    c. Date Filed: January 28, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Borough of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Washington County 
Board of Commissioners, and Pennsylvania Renewable Resources, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Monongahela Lock & Dam No. 4.
    f. Location: Monongahela River; Washington, Fayette, and 
Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Jeffrey M. Kossak, National Renewable 
Resources, Inc., Gulf & Western Building, 15 Columbus Circle, suite 
906, New York, NY 10023, (212) 245-2721.
    i. FERC Contact: Patricia Massie, (202) 219-2681.
    j. Comment Date: April 22, 1994.
    k. Description of Surrender: The licensees state the reason for the 
surrender is the substantial decrease in the available energy and 
capacity rates in the region since the time the license was filed and 
the escalation in the project costs over the same period of time. As a 
result, the project is not currently economically feasible. No ground-
disturbing activities have occurred at this project.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    4a. Type of Application: Transfer of License.
    b. Project No.: 8459-004.
    c. Date Filed: February 17, 1994.
    d. Applicants: Mr. Geoffrey Shadroui (transferor) and Marble Mill 
Hydro Corporation (transferee).
    e. Name of Project: Swanton Dam.
    f. Location: On the Missisquoi River, in Franklin County, Vermont.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Geoffrey Shadroui, P.O. Box 1250, Barre, 
VT 05641, (802) 476-4062.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Mark Hooper, (202) 219-2680.
    j. Comment Date: April 25, 1994.
    k. Description of Transfer: Transferor proposes transferring his 
license to facilitate project financing.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    5a. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
    b. Project No.: 8908-038.
    c. Date filed: January 28, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Washington County Board of Commissioners, 
Pennsylvania et al.
    e. Name of Project: Maxwell Locks and Dam Project.
    f. Location: On the Monongahela River in Washington County, 
Pennsylvania.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r)
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeffrey M. Kossak, National Renewable 
Resources, Inc, Gulf & Western Building, 15 Columbus Circle, suite 906, 
New York, NY 10023, (212) 245-2721.
    i. FERC Contact: Hank Ecton, (202) 219-2678.
    j. Comment Date: April 22, 1994.
    k. Description of Project Action: The licensee proposed to utilize 
the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Maxwell Locks and Dam. No 
Construction has taken place, and the site remains unaltered. According 
to the licensee, the project is not currently economically feasible.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    6a. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
    b. Project No: 9167-034.
    c. Date Filed: January 5, 1994.
    d. Applicant: New Kernsville Hydro Associates.
    e. Name of Project: New Kernsville.
    f. Location: On the Schuylkill River, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Kenneth R. Broome, P.E., Managing Partner, 
New Kernsville Hydro Associates, 15 Fawn Drive, Reading, PA 19607, 
(215) 775-9399.
    i. FERC Contact: Patricia Massie, (202) 219-2681.
    j. Comment Date: April 22, 1994.
    k. Description of Surrender: It is not feasible to develop this 
project under present economic circumstances.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    7a. Type of Application: Declaration of Intention.
    b. Docket No.: EL94-33-000.
    c. Date Filed: February 10, 1994.
    d. Applicant: James R. Nash.
    e. Name of Project: Mini Hydro.
    f. Location: Tributary to Clark Fork River Saunders County, MT.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 
U.S.C. 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: James R. Nash, Box 122, Noxon, MT 59853, 
(406) 847-5510.
    i. FERC Contact: Hank Ecton, (202) 219-2678.
    j. Comment Date: April 22, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The project will consist of a spring-fed 
700-foot-long, 3-inch-diameter pipe and a 1-kilowatt turbine/generator, 
connected to one home.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

Standard Paragraphs

    B. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit 
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the 
requirements of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 
.211, .214. 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.
    C1. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as 
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed 
by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the 
Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy 
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    C2. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING 
APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``PROTEST,'' or ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE,'' as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular 
application to which the filing refers. Any of these documents must be 
filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by 
the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426. A copy of a notice of intent, competing application, or motion 
to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the 
Applicant specified in the particular application.

    Dated: March 21, 1994.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-7073 Filed 3-24-94; 8:45 am]
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