[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-8311] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: April 7, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Project Nos. 2323-012, et al.] Hydroelectric Applications [New England 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: New License. b. Project No.: 2323-012. c. Date Filed: December 27, 1991. d. Applicant: New England Power Company. e. Name of Project: Deerfield River Project. f. Location: On the Deerfield River, Windham and Bennington Counties, Vermont, and Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Mark E. Slade, New England Power Company, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01582, (508) 366-9011. i. FERC Contact: Michael Dees (202) 219-2807. j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D9. k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this time--see attached standard paragraph D9. l. Description of Project: The Deerfield project consists of eight facilities as follows: Somerset The Somerset facility, located on the East Branch of the Deerfield River, consists of (1) an earthfill dam structure about 110 feet high and 2,101 feet long with a crest elevation of 2133.58 feet (MSL), (2) main outlet works located at the eastern end of the dam which consists of two gated, 48 inch diameter pipes that are used to control reservoir discharge and (3) a side channel spillway located at the western end of the dam with a crest elevation of 2133.58 (MSL). The spillway channel is about 800 feet long, 45 feet wide, and from 6 to 30 feet deep. The (4) impoundment is about 5.6 miles long, and has a gross surface area of about 1,514 acres (AC), a gross storage capacity of 57,345 acre-feet (AF), a usable storage capacity of 20,614 (AF) and a normal pool headwater elevation range of 2,113.10 to 2,128.10 feet msl. There are no power generating units at this facility and therefore, no diversion canals or penstocks. Searsburg The Searsburg facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam structure about 50 feet high and 475 feet long with a 137 foot long concrete gravity spillway, with a crest elevation of 1749.66 feet msl, topped with 5-foot flashboards (from May 1 to October 31), (2) intake and penstock with (a) wood stave conduit 8 feet in diameter and 18,412 feet long, (b) steel differential surge tank 50 feet in diameter and 34 feet high, and (c) steel penstock 6.5 feet in diameter and 495 feet long. Bond Brook, which enters the Deerfield River at RM 58.6, is diverted into the 8-foot diameter wood stave conduit, (3) a powerhouse containing one vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a nameplate capacity of 4,160 kW, (4) an impoundment, about 0.9 miles long, a gross storage capacity of 412 AF, a usable storage capacity range of 67 to 197 AF, and a normal pool elevation range of 1746.66 to 1754.66 feet msl, and (5) appurtenant facilities. Harriman The Harriman facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam 215.5 feet high and 1,250 feet long, (2) a storage reservoir, 9 miles long, having a surface area of about 2,039 AC, a gross storage capacity of 117,300 AF, a usable storage capacity of 103,375 AF (from elevation 1405.66 to 1491.66 feet msl), and a normal pool headwater elevation of 1449.70 to 1491.66 feet msl; (3) morning glory spillway, with sixteen gates, at a sill elevation of 1491.66 msl, topped with 6-foot-high flashboards, and (4) an intake tunnel and penstocks which convey water to the powerhouse by means of two-eight foot diameter valves. Water is conveyed through these valves to the powerhouse via (a) a 12,812-foot-long, 14-foot- diameter concrete lined horseshoe shaped tunnel, (b) a steel differential surge tank 34 feet in diameter and 184 feet high, (c) and three steel penstocks 9 feet in diameter and 620 feet long. The (5) powerhouse contains three vertical Francis hydroelectric units with a total hydraulic capacity of 1,600 cfs, and a nameplate capacity of 11,200 kW each, as well as appurtenant facilities. Sherman The Sherman facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam which is 110 feet high and 810 feet long, with a crest elevation of 1129.66 feet msl; (2) a 179-foot-long concrete gravity spillway, with a crest elevation of 1103.66 feet msl, topped with 4-foot-high flashboards which operate year-round; (3) a concrete and brick intake structure and penstock which conveys water to the powerhouse via a concrete conduit 98 feet in length with a cross-sectional area of 142 square feet, and a steel penstock 13 feet in diameter and 227 feet long; (4) an impoundment, about 2 miles long, having (a) a surface area of about 218 AC; (b) a gross storage capacity of 3,593 AF; (c) a useable storage capacity of 1,359 AF; and (d) a normal pool headwater elevation range of 1104.66 to 1107.66 feet msl. There are no diversion canals or tunnels associated with the Sherman Development. The (5) powerhouse contains (a) one vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a capacity of 7,200 kW, and (b) other appurtenant facilities. Deerfield No. 5 The Deerfield No. 5 facility consists of (1) two dams. The Deerfield No. 5 Dam, is comprised of (a) a concrete gravity spillway about 35 feet high and 90 feet long, with a top elevation of 1,109.66 feet msl, topped with 8-foot-high hydraulic steel flap gates which maintain a normal reservoir elevation of 1027.66 feet msl, and a (b) concrete intake structure, consisting of two 8-foot wide by 7.75 foot- high sluice gates, with a sill elevation of 1002.28 feet msl, and a single 12.5 foot by 13-foot intake gate with a sill elevation of 1008.16 msl. There is a small diversion structure on Dunbar Brook which is a concrete gravity structure approximately 12 feet high and 160 feet long. The Deerfield No. 5 facility contains (2) conveyance sections of tunnel, concrete conduit, and canal totaling 14,941 feet, as well as (3) a steel penstock 10 feet in diameter and 400 feet long. The (4) impoundment is about 0.75 miles long, having a surface area of about 38 AC, a storage capacity of 118 AF, and a normal pool headwater elevation range of 1022.66 to 1026.66 feet msl. The (5) powerhouse contains one vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a nameplate capacity of 17,550 kW and a hydraulic capacity of 1,250 cfs. The minimum turbine flow is 500 cfs. The (5) switchyard is located on River Road across from the Bear Swamp Visitor's Center and contains appurtenant facilities. Deerfield No. 4 The Deerfield No. 4 facility contains (1) an earthfill dam (with a concrete core) about 50 feet high and 160 feet long, (2) a 241 foot long concrete gravity spillway with a crest elevation of 465.66 feet msl, topped with 6- to 8-foot-high wooden flashboards; and (3) three sluice gates located in the east abutment, two with a sill elevation of 462.66 feet msl and another with a sill elevation of 4642.66 feet msl. The (4) impoundment is about 2 miles long, having a surface area of about 75 AC, a gross storage capacity of 467 AF, and a usable storage capacity of 432 AF, and a normal pool headwater elevation range of 465.66 to 473.66 feet msl. The (5) power tunnel conveys water from the intake structure at the impoundment via a 12.5-foot-diameter, 1,514- foot-long concrete and brick-lined horseshoe shaped tunnel that leads to the powerhouse forebay. The (6) powerhouse contains three horizontal Francis hydroelectric units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 kW each, and a hydraulic capacity of 1,490 cfs. The powerhouse also contains appurtenant facilities. Deerfield No. 3 The Deerfield No. 3 Dam is composed of (1) a concrete gravity spillway about 15 feet high and 475 feet long with a crest elevation of 396.66 feet msl, topped with 6-foot-high wooden flashboards; (2) 2 sluice gates and a (3) power tunnel intake located in the south abutment. The power tunnel exiting the gated intake is a 677-foot-long, 17-foot-wide by 12.5-foot-high concrete conduit. The (4) impoundment is about 1.3 miles long, having a surface area of about 42 AC, a gross storage capacity of 221 AF, a usable storage capacity of 200 AF and a normal pool headwater elevation range of 396.66 to 402.66 feet msl. The (5) Deerfield No. 3 powerhouse contains three horizontal Francis hydroelectric units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 kW each and a hydraulic capacity of 1,490 cfs. The (6) switchyard is located within the powerhouse and contains appurtenant facilities. Deerfield No. 2 The Deerfield No. 2 facility contains a (1) concrete gravity spillway about 70 feet high and 447 feet long, with a top elevation of 284.66 feet msl, topped with 6-foot-high wooden flashboards and four sluice gates. The (2) impoundment is about 1.5 miles long, with a surface area of about 63.5 AC, a gross storage capacity of 350 AF, a usable storage capacity of 300 AF, and a normal pool headwater elevation range of 284.66 to 290.66 feet msl. The (3) powerhouse is located adjacent to the Deerfield No. 2 Dam, thus there are no canals, conduits, or tunnels required at this development. The powerhouse contains three horizontal Francis hydroelectric units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 kW each and a hydraulic capacity of 1,450 cfs. The (4) switchyard is located within the powerhouse and contains appurtenant facilities. The existing project would also be subject to Federal takeover under Sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act. m. Purpose of Project: The purpose of the project is to generate electric energy to meet New England Power Company's peak energy demand and provide electric system operating reserves. n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A4 and D9. o. Available Location of Application: A copy of the application, as amended and supplemented, is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at New England Power Company, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA, 01582. p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for preparation of the environmental document for the issuance of a Federal hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is using a scoping process to identify significant environmental issues related to the construction and operation or the continued operation of hydropower projects. The staff will review all issues raised during the scoping process and identify issues deserving of study and also deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope of the environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis indicates that any issues presented in the scoping process would have little potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues will be identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed analysis will be given. q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the Commission any information that they believe will assist the Commission staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the site- specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed licensing activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to provide information related to the following items:Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the analysis and identifying significant environmental issues. Identification of and information from any other EIS or similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed licensing activities in the subject river basin. Existing information and any data that would aid in describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, any wetland habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within the basin. Identification of any federal, state or local resource plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs. Documentation that would support a conclusion that the project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be excluded for further study or excluded from further consideration of cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should include, but not be limited to: how the project(s) interact with other projects within the river basin or other developmental activities; results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from federal, state, and local agencies. Comments concerning the scope of the environmental document should be filed by the deadline date. 2a. Type of Application: New license. b. Projects Nos.: 2404-017 and 2419-007. c. Date Filed: December 30, 1991. d. Applicant: Thunder Bay Power Company. e. Name of Project: Thunder Bay and Hillman Hydro Project. f. Location: On the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, Alcona, and Montmorency Counties, Michigan. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Steed, President, Thunder Bay Power Company, 10850 Traverse Hwy., suite 1101, Traverse City, MI 49684, (616) 941-5444. i. FERC Contact: Ed Lee (202) 219-2809. j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D9. k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D9. l. Description of Project: The existing project consists of the following: A. Thunder Bay Hydroelectric Project FERC No. 2404 This project consists of the following five developments: The Ninth Street Development which includes: (1) An existing retaining wall, 6 feet high by 285 feet long; (2) an existing buttressed retaining wall, 145 feet long; (3) an existing abandoned fishway; (4) an existing concrete uncontrolled spillway section; 47 feet long; (5) an existing gated spillway section, 131 feet long, containing seven tainter gates, each 14 feet long by 12 feet high; (7) an existing concrete gravity non-overflow section, 47 feet long; (8) an existing reinforced concrete non-overflow section (a retaining wall about 20 feet long); (9) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 700 acres and a total storage volume of 6,000 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 598.5 feet NGVD; (10) an existing reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse, 92 feet long by 84 feet wide, containing (a) three horizontal shaft Sampson runner turbines with a combined hydraulic capacity of 1620 cfs, manufactured by James Leffel Company and rated at 600 hp each, and (b) three General Electric generators, each rated at 400 Kw, providing a total plant rating of 1,200 Kw; and (11) existing appurtenant facilities. The Four Mile Development which includes: (1) An existing concrete ogee spillway (constructed immediately downstream from the original rock filled timber dam), 445 feet long, topped by needle beams, containing (a) a log chute bay, and (b) an abandoned fishway bay; (2) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 90 acres and a total storage capacity of 900 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 634.9 feet NGVD; (3) an existing concrete and masonry powerhouse, 72 feet by 72 feet, containing (a) a concrete forebay, (b) three existing horizontal shaft Sampson runner turbines with a combined hydraulic capacity of 1790 cfs, rated at 850 hp each, and (c) three existing General Electric generators, each rated at 600 Kw, providing a total existing plant rating of 1,800 Kw, (d) a proposed Flygt Corporation turbine equipped with an elbow draft tube, (d) a proposed Flygt Corporation generator, rated at 600 Kw, providing a total proposed plant rating of 2,400 Kw; and (4) existing appurtenant facilities. Norway Point Development which includes: (1) Two existing earth dikes, 1,460 feet long and 500 feet long yielding a total length of 1,960 feet; (2) an existing abandoned fishway; (3) an existing beartrap gate section, 120 feet long, containing three beartrap gates, each 26 feet long by 27 feet high; (4) an existing mass concrete multiple barrel arch spillway section with removable needle beams, 320 feet long; (5) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 1,700 acres and a total storage volume of 27,550 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 671.6 feet NGVD; (6) an existing reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse, 86 feet long by 49 feet wide, containing (a) two vertical shaft Francis turbines with a combined hydraulic capacity of 1650 cfs, the first manufactured by Wellman- Seaver-Morgan Company and rated at 3,350 hp and the second rated at 1,400 hp, and (b) two General Electric generators, rated at 2,800 Kw and 1,200 Kw, providing at total plant rating of 4,000 Kw; and (7) existing appurtenant facilities. Hubbard Lake Development which includes: (1) An existing reinforced concrete spillway section, 20 feet long, containing two needle beam controlled bays; (2) two existing 45 foot long earth embankment sections, each overlapped on the upstream and downstream sides with concrete wingwalls extending from both sides of the spillway; (3) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 9,280 acres and a total storage volume of 57,000 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 710.5 feet NGVD; and (4) existing appurtenant facilities. Upper South Development which includes: (1) Two existing earth embankment sections, 220 feet long and 40 feet long for a total length of 260 feet, (2) an existing reinforced concrete spillway section, 40 feet long, containing (a) four needle beam controlled bays, and (b) concrete wingwalls on the upstream and downstream sides overlapping the earth embankments on both sides of the spillway; (3) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 7,000 acres and a total storage volume of 55,000 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 731.0 feet NGVD; (4) two proposed submersible Flygt Corporation turbines with a combined hydraulic capacity of 170 cfs, each equipped with a siphon penstock and an elbow draft tube; (5) two proposed Flygt Corporation generators, each rated at 100 Kw, providing a total plant rating 200 Kw; and (6) existing appurtenant facilities. B. Hillman Hydropower Project FERC No. 2419 This project consists of: (1) An existing earth fill section, approximately 50 feet long; (2) an existing concrete gated spillway section, approximately 38 feet long, containing (a) three needle beam controlled bays, (b) a concrete training wall extending upstream of the spillway along the right side, and (b) a reinforced concrete apron, constructed along the downstream toe of the spillway; (3) an existing non-overflow section which includes part of the Hillman grist mill house, 26 feet long, constructed of upstream and downstream concrete gravity walls with pressure grouted earth and rock fill between the two walls; (4) an existing concrete uncontrolled spillway section, 27 feet long, (formerly the intake structure of the grist mill in the early 1900's); (5) an existing non-overflow section, 20 feet long, constructed of upstream and downstream concrete gravity walls with pressure grouted earth and rock fill between the two walls; (6) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 160 acres and a total storage volume of 500 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 747.2 feet NGVD; (7) an existing reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse, 17 feet by 21 feet, containing (a) a vertical shaft Francis turbine with a hydraulic capacity of 270 cfs, manufactured by James Leffel Company, and (b) a vertical shaft generator, manufactured by Westinghouse and rated at 250 Kw; and (8) existing appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates the proposed total installed project capacity would be 8.25 MW and the total average annual generation would be 8.26 GWH. The dam and existing project facilities of each development are owned by the applicant. m. Purpose of Project: Project power would be utilized by the applicant for sale to its customers. n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A4 and D9. o. Available Location of Application: A copy of the application, as amended and supplemented, is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at Thunder Bay Power Company, 10850 Traverse Hwy., suite 1101, Traverse City, MI 49684 or by calling (616) 941-5444. p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for preparation of the Environmental Assessment for the issuance of a Federal hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is using a scoping process to identify significant environmental issues related to the construction and operation or the continued operation of hydropower projects. The staff will review all issues raised during the scoping process and identify issues deserving of study and also deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope of the environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis indicates that any issues presented in the scoping process would have little potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues will be identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed analysis will be given. q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the Commission, any information that they believe will assist the Commission staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the site-specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed licensing activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to provide information related to the following items: Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the analysis and identifying significant environmental issues. Identification of and information from any other EIS or similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed licensing activities in the subject river basin. Existing information and any data that would aid in describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, any wetland habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within the basin. Identification of any federal, state or local resource plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs. Documentation that would support a conclusion that the project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be excluded for further study or excluded from further consideration of cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should include, but not limited to: how the project(s) interact with other projects within the river basin or other developmental activities; results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from federal, state, and local agencies. Comments concerning the scope of the environmental assessment should be filed by the deadline established in paragraph D9. 3a. Type of Application: Minor license. b. Project No.: 10625-003. c. Date Filed: March 27, 1992. d. Applicant: Kittitas Reclamation District. e. Name of Project: Taneum Chute Hydroelectric. f. Location: On the Bureau of Reclamation's South Branch Canal in Kittitas County, Washington, partially on U.S. lands administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management. Township 19 N, Range 17 E. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul A. Davenport, Kittitas Reclamation District, P.O. Box 276, Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 925-6158. i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 219-2839. j. Deadline Dates: (1) For interventions or protests--May 16, 1994 and (2) For written comments on scoping (environmental issues)--May 2, 1994. k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The application is ready for environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D4. l. Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and Request for Written Scoping Comments: The Commission staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the hydroelectric project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will objectively consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts of the project and reasonable alternatives, and will include economic, financial and engineering analyses. A draft EA will be issued and circulated for review by all interested parties. All timely filed comments on the draft EA will be analyzed by the staff and considered in the final EA. The staff's conclusions and recommendations will then be presented for consideration of the Commission in reaching its final licensing decision. Scoping: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise are invited to assist the staff in identifying the scope of environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EA by submitting written scoping comments. To help focus those comments, a scoping document outlining subject areas to be addressed in the EA will be mailed to agencies and interested individuals on the Commission mailing list. Copies of the scoping document may also be requested from FERC staff. Persons who have views on issues or information relevant to the issues may submit written statements for inclusion in the public record. Those written comments should be filed with the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, by the deadline date shown in Item (j) above. All written correspondence should clearly show the following caption on the first page: Taneum Chute Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 10625. Intervenors are reminded of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, requiring parties filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of the document on each person whose name appears on the official service list. Further, if a party or interceder 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. m. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: (1) A gated intake structure adjacent to the existing Taneum Chute intake; (2) a buried 42-inch-diameter, 1,250-foot-long steel penstock; (3) a 60-foot-long, 11-foot-wide fenced enclosure containing four 200- Kw generating units that discharge through draft tubes into the Chute's stilling basin; and (4) a vertical connection from the transformer to a planned Puget Sound Power & Light Company distribution line. n. Purpose of Project: Power generated at the project will be used by the Applicant or sold to an electric utility. o. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A2, A9, B1, and D4. p. Available Locations of Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208- 1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the applicant's office (see item (h) above). 4a. Type of Application: Major license. b. Project No.: 11408-000. c. Date Filed: April 28, 1993. d. Applicant: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. e. Name of Project: Salmon River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Salmon River in the Towns of Redfield and Orwell, Oswego County, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Jerry L. Sabattis, P.E., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 474- 1511. i. FERC Contact: Mary C. Golato (202) 219-2804. j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D10. k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D10. l. Description of Project: The proposed project consists of two developments progressing downstream of the Salmon River: Bennetts Bridge and Lighthouse Hill. The Bennetts Bridge development consists of: (1) An existing dam 607 feet long and 45 feet high; (2) an existing reservoir 6 miles long; (3) an existing 10,000-foot-long conduit system; (4) an existing powerhouse containing four existing turbine-generator units with a total installed capacity of approximately 31,500 kilowatts (kW); (5) three existing 12-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission lines; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The Lighthouse Hill development, located approximately 1 mile downstream of the Bennetts Bridge powerhouse, consists of: (1) An existing 382-foot-long concrete gravity dam; (2) an existing 4,300- foot-long reservoir; (3) three existing 17-foot-wide by 8-foot-high by 62-foot-long concrete penstocks; (4) an existing powerhouse containing two existing turbine-generator units with an installed capacity of 8,200 kW (NIMO proposes to install a 2,150-kW (nameplate rating) turbine-generator unit in the empty turbine bay in the Lighthouse Hill powerhouse; (5) an existing 400-foot-long, 12-kV transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The average annual generation for both developments with the proposed new unit would increase from 108,000,000 to 113,246,000 kilowatthours. The owner of the project facilities is the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. m. Purpose of the Project: All project energy generated would be utilized by the applicant for sale. n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A4 and D10. o. Available Locations of Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 219- 1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at Mr. Jerry L. Sabattis, P.E., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 474-1511. p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for preparation of the Environmental Assessment for the issuance of a Federal hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is using a scoping process to identify significant environmental issues related to the construction and operation or the continued operation of hydropower projects. The staff will review all issues raised during the scoping process and identify issues deserving of study and also deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope of the environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis indicates that any issues presented in the scoping process would have little potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues will be identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed analysis will be given. q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the Commission, any information that they believe will assist the Commission staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the site-specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed licensing activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to provide information related to the following items: Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the analysis and identifying significant environmental issues. Identification of and information from any other EIS or similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed licensing activities in the subject river basin. Existing information and any data that would aid in describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, and any wetland habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within the basin. Identification of any federal, state or local resource plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs. Documentation that would support a conclusion that the project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be excluded from further study or excluded from further consideration of cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should include, but be not limited to: how the project(s) interact with other projects within the river basin or other developmental activities; results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from federal, state, and local agencies. FERC staff will be issuing shortly the Scoping Document for the preparation of the Salmon River Project Environmental Assessment. Comments concerning the scope of the environmental assessment should be filed by the deadline date. 5a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit. b. Project No.: 11446-000. c. Date Filed: November 2, 1993. d. Applicant: Mid-Atlantic Energy Engineers, Ltd. e. Name of Project: Cuffs Run Pumped Storage. f. Location: On Cuffs Run and the Susquehanna River in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. William M. McMahon, Jr., P.O. Box 32, Reading, PA 19603, (215) 373-6667. i. FERC Contact: Charles T. Raabe (dt) (202) 219-2811. j. Comment Date: May 19, 1994. k. Description of Project: The proposed pumped storage project would consist of: (1) An upper reservoir having a 580-acre surface area and a 26,000-acre-foot storage capacity at water surface elevation 680 feet msl, created by a 225-foot-high, 9,800-foot-long dam, a 95-foot- high, 700-foot-long dike, and a 35-foot-high, 1,300-foot-long dike; (2) a 300-foot-long, 110-foot-wide channel leading to a submerged intake structure; (3) a shaft and tunnel trifurcating into three 20-foot- diameter steel-lined tunnels; (4) an underground powerhouse containing three reversible pump-turbine units rated at 330-MW each operated at a 450-foot head; (5) a 1,500-foot-long powerhouse access tunnel and an 18-foot-diameter vent and cable shaft; (6) three concrete-lined tunnels leading to an outlet structure in Lake Clarke; (7) an above-ground switchyard; (8) a three-mile-long, 250-kV transmission line; and (9) appurtenant facilities. Lake Clarke, an existing reservoir formed by the Safe Harbor Dam (FERC Project No. 1025) would be utilized as a lower reservoir. Core boring of the foundation overburden and underlying rock formation would be required. Applicant estimates that the cost of the studies under the terms of the permit would be $235,000. Project energy would be purchased from and sold to local utilities. A portion of the proposed project boundary for Project No. 11446 lies within the approved project boundary for licensed project No. 1025. However, the proposed project facilities could be mutually compatible. l. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C & D2. 6a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit. b. Project No.: 11462-000. c. Date Filed: February 18, 1994. d. Applicant: Public Utility District #1 of Klickitat County. e. Name of Project: Dalles Dam JBS. f. Location: On the Columbia River, at the Dalles Dam, in Klickitat County, Washington. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Alexander Thomson, PUD #1 of Klickitat County, 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, WA 98620, (509) 773-5891. i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 219-2846. j. Comment Date: May 27, 1994. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' existing Dalles dam and consist of: (1) a 10-foot-diameter, 30-foot-long penstock within the dam which is part of the dam's fish passage facilities; and (2) a powerhouse containing a generating unit with a capacity of 3.6 kW and an average annual generation of 26.0 GWh. No new access road will be needed to conduct the studies. The applicant estimates that the cost of the studies to be conducted under the preliminary permit would be $180,000. l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold. m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2. 7a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit. b. Project No.: 11457-000. c. Date Filed: January 18, 1994. d. Applicant: Sun River Partners. e. Name of Project: Turnbull Drop. f. Location: At the existing Bureau of Reclamation Sun River Canal System, near Fairfield, in Teton County, Montana. Township 21N, Range 4W, sections 1-3, and Township 22N, Range 4W, section 36. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ted Sorenson, 5203 South 11th East, Idaho Falls, ID 93404, (208) 522-8069. i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 219-2846. j. Comment Date: May 27, 1994. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the Bureau of Reclamation's Sun River Canal System and would consist of: (1) An existing drop inlet structure; (2) a 9,000-foot-long, 8.5-foot- diameter penstock; (3) a powerhouse containing a generating unit with a capacity of 9.8 MW and an estimated average annual generation of 25.0 GWh; and (4) a 2-mile-long transmission line. No new access road will be needed to conduct the studies. The applicant estimates that the cost of the studies to be conducted under the preliminary permit would be $35,000. l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold. m. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs: A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2. 8a. Type of Application: Amendment of license. b. Project No.: 2848-017. c. Date Filed: March 10, 1994. d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company. e. Name of Project: Cascade Project. f. Location: On the North Fork Payette River in Valley County, Idaho. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert W. Stahman, Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Idaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, P.O. Box 70, Boise, ID 83707, (208) 383-2676. i. FERC Contact: Paul Shannon, (202) 219-2866. j. Comment Date: May 16, 1994. k. Description of Amendment: Idaho Power Company (IPC) proposes to relocate approximately 0.65 miles of transmission lines along Warm Lake Road between State Highway 55 and Warm Lake. IPC proposes to relocate the line 13 to 21 feet due north of the existing line because Valley County is widening Warm Lake Road. All new transmission poles will be of similar height and configuration to the existing poles and will be of raptor-safe design. The relocated poles will be within the road right-of-way and will meet Valley County's requirement of being no closer than 27 feet from the planned centerline of the new road alignment. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. 9a. Type of Application: Surrender of Exemption. b. Project No: 8321-003. c. Date Filed: January 18, 1994. d. Applicant: Murray W. Thurston. e. Name of Project: Thurston Mill Dam. f. Location: On the Swift River, Oxford County, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a)- 825(r) h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Murray W. Thurston, The J. A. Thurston Co., Inc., Hale Road, Rumford, ME 04276, (207) 364-7921. i. FERC Contact: Patricia Massie, (202) 219-2681. j. Comment Date: May 4, 1994. k. Description of Proposed Action: The existing project, for which the exemption is being surrendered, consists of: (1) A concrete gravity dam, built in 1920; (2) a power canal with an intake gate and a fish passage; (3) a powerhouse with 3 units having a total generating capacity of 350 kilowatts; and (4) appurtenant structures. The project is financially infeasible to operate. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. Standard Paragraphs A2. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. A4. Development Application--Public notice of the filing of the initial development application, which has already been given, established the due date for filing competing applications or notices of intent. Under the Commission's regulations, any competing development application must be filed in response to and in compliance with public notice of the initial development application. No competing applications or notices of intent may be filed in response to this notice. A5. Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b)(1) and (9) and 4.36. A7. Preliminary Permit--Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b)(1) and (9) and 4.36. A9. Notice of intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. A10. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit will be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. 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. B1. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. C. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``PROTEST'', ``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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Room 1027, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in 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. D2. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtain by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. D4. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, recommendations, terms and conditions and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice (May 16, 1994 for Project No. 10625-003). All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice (June 29, 1994 for Project No. 10625-003). Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``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 protesting or intervening; 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, room 1027, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. D9. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, recommendations, terms and conditions and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. (May 9, 1994 for Project Nos. 2323-012, 2404-017 and 2419-007). All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (June 22, 1994 for Project No. 2323-012, and June 23, 1994 for Project Nos. 2404-017 and 2419-007). Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. 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). Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Room 1027, at the above address. 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. D10. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, recommendations, terms and conditions and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. (May 9, 1994 for Project No. 11408-000). All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (June 22, 1994 for Project No. 11408-000). Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, room 1027, at the above address. 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. Dated: March 31, 1994, Washington, DC. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 94-8311 Filed 4-6-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P