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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 11458-000, et al.]

 

Hydroelectric Applications [Washington Hydro Development Company, 
Inc., et al.]; Applications

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been 
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:

    1 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No. 11458-000.
    c. Date filed: February 1, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Washington Hydro Development Company, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: O'Toole Creek Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On O'Toole Creek in Skagit County, Washington, near 
Sedro Woolley. T35N. R7E. sections 20, 29, 28, and 33.
    The project would partially occupy lands within the Mt. Baker-
Snoqualmie National Forest.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Secs. 791(a)- 
825(r)
    h. Applicant Contact:
Martin W. Thompson, Vice President, Washington Hydro Development 
Company, Inc., 19515 North Creek Parkway, Suite 310, Bothell, WA 98011-
8208, (206) 487-6541
Phil Hilgert, Beak Consultants, 12931 NE 126th Place, Kirkland, WA 
98034-7716, (206) 823-6919
Frank Frisk, Jr., Attorney at Law, 1054 31st Street, NW #125, 
Washington, DC 20007, (202) 333-8433
Lon Covin, Hydro West Group, Inc., 1422 130th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 
98005 (206) 455-0234.

    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Deborah Frazier-Stutely (202) 219-2842.
    j. Comment Date: June 6, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: 
(1) A 11-foot-high, 46-foot-long diversion dam with a crest elevation 
of 2,105 feet msl; (2) a 33-foot-wide, 67-foot-long intake structure 
consisting of fish screens, trashracks, and an intake gate; (3) a 36-
inch-diameter, 10,782-foot-long steel penstock; (4) a powerhouse 
containing a single generating unit with an installed capacity of 7,150 
kW, producing an estimated average annual energy output of 29,500,000 
kWh ; (5) a tailrace; (6) approximately 6,389 feet of new access road; 
and (7) a 3-mile-long, 34.5-kV transmission line tying into an existing 
line.
    The applicant estimates the cost of the studies to be conducted 
under the preliminary permit at $100,000. No new roads will be needed 
for the purpose of conducting these studies.
    l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold to a local 
utility.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    2 a. Type of Application: New License.
    b. Project No.: 2290-006.
    c. Date filed: December 27, 1991.
    d. Applicant: Southern California Edison Company.
    e. Name of Project: Kern River # 3.
    f. Location: In Sequoia National Forest, on the North Fork Kern 
River, in Kern and Tulare Counties, California. Townships 23-27 S, 
Ranges 31-33 E.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Gary Dudley, Southern California Edison 
Company, P.O. Box 800, Rosemead, CA 91770.
    i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 219-2846.
    j. Comment Deadline: Sixty days from the issuance date of the 
notice.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D9. Except 
that comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions 
pertaining to whitewater boating are not being solicited because 
further additional information has been requested that includes a 
boating study to be conducted in May and June, 1994. Comments on that 
information will be solicited when it is filed with the Commission.
    l. Description of Project: The project would consist of: (1) the 
26-foot-high Fairview dam on the North Fork Kern River; (2) the 5-foot-
high Salmon Creek diversion dam; (3) the 8-foot-high Corral Creek 
diversion dam; (4) tunnels totalling 60,270 feet in length; (5) 
concrete flumes totalling 4,600 feet in length; (6) a 1,146-foot-long 
steel pipe siphon; (7) a forebay; (8) two 2,500-foot-long penstocks 
with diameters varying between 84 inches to 60 inches; (9) a powerhouse 
containing two generating units with a combined installed capacity of 
40.2 MW and an average annual generation of 186,357 MWh; (10) three 66 
kV transmission lines, one 45 miles long, one 27 miles long and one 
1,947 feet long; and (11) appurtenant facilities.
    The Licensee is not proposing any changes to the existing project 
works.
    m. Purpose of Project: All project energy generated would be 
utilized by the Licensee.
    n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
D9
    o. Available Locations 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 the Southern California Edison Company, 
located at 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, California 91770 or by 
calling Mr. Gary Dudley at (818) 302-8946.
    3a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11456-000.
    c. Date Filed: January 11. 1994.
    d. Applicant: Point Marion Hydro Associates.
    e. Name of Project: Point Marion.
    f. Location: On the Monongahela River, Borough of Point Marion, 
Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Secs. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. V. James Dunlevy, 185 Genesee Street, 
Suite 1518, Utica, NY 13501, (315) 793-0366.
    i. FERC Contact: Charles T. Raabe (dt) (202) 219-2811.
    j. Comment Date: June 6, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the 
existing Corps of Engineers' Point Marion Dam and Reservoir and would 
consist of: (1) a powerhouse containing one 5-MW horizontal pit 
turbine/generator; (2) 4.16 generator leads; (3) a 4.16/25-kV, 2,500 
kVA transformer; (4) a 528-foot-long transmission line; and (5) 
appurtenant facilities.
    Applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 
17.1 GWh and that the cost of the studies under the permit would be 
$85,000.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C & D2.
    4 a. Type of Application: New License.
    b. Project No.: 2334-001.
    c. Date Filed: December 23, 1991.
    d. Applicant: Western Massachusetts Electric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Gardners Falls Project.
    f. Location: On the Deerfield River, Franklin County, 
Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. R.A. Reckert, Western Massachusetts 
Electric Company, P.O. Box 270, Hartford, CT 06141-0270, (203) 665-
5315.
    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 project structures consist of a dam 
and impoundment, a power canal, powerhouse, tailrace, and appurtenant 
facilities. Applicant proposes to operate the project at the same 
electric capacity (3.58 MW). The proposed average annual generating 
capacity is 15,740 MWH using the four existing active turbines and a 
hydraulic capacity of 1,420 cfs.
    In detail, the project components are described as follows:
    (1) A concrete gravity dam with an ogee type spillway and masonry 
abutments. The dam is 337 feet long with a maximum height of 30 feet. 
Permanent crest elevation is 332.79 feet msl with flash board elevation 
of 334.79 feet msl. The resulting impoundment is 3,200 feet long with 
approximately 21 acres of surface area at normal full pond. The 
impoundment has 190 acre-feet of gross storage and 37.2 acre-feet of 
usable storage.
    (2) A brick and concrete powerhouse equipped with four active 
turbines with (a) a rated capacity of 3.58 MW, (b) a hydraulic capacity 
of 1,420 cfs and a proposed average annual generation of 15,740 MWH, 
and (c) a gross head of 38.1 feet.
    (3) A 1300 foot power canal 31 feet wide and 15 feet deep.
    (4) A double circuit 13.8 kV transmission line which extends over 
the river at the tailrace. The transmission line connects the Gardners 
Falls project to the Montague substation. However, WMECO states that 
the line is not part of this project.
    m. Purpose of Project: The purpose of the project is to generate 
electric energy for sale to applicant's 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 Western Massachusetts Electric Company, 
Hartford, CT 06141-0270.
    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 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.
    5 a. Type of Application: Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 11433-000.
    c. Date filed: September 8, 1993.
    d. Applicant: Town of Madison, Department of Electric Works.
    e. Name of Project: Sandy River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Sandy River in the Towns of Starks and 
Norridgewock, Somerset County, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: George Stoutamyer, Superintendent, P.O. Box 
190, Madison, ME 04950, (207) 696-4401.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary C. Golato (202) 219-2804.
    j. Deadline Date for Interventions and Protests, and also for 
Comments, Recommendations, Terms & Conditions, and Prescriptions: June 
6, 1994.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is accepted 
for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this time--see 
attached D4.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project consists of the 
following features: (1) An existing dam 331.4 feet long and 14.9 feet 
high; (2) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 150 acres, a 
drainage area of 578 square miles, and a gross storage capacity of 
1,050 acre-feet; (3) an existing intake canal; (4) an existing 
powerhouse containing two existing turbine-generator units with a total 
installed capacity of 547 kilowatts; (5) an existing 7.2- kilovolt 
transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The average annual 
generation for the project is 3,000,000 kilowatthours. The owner of the 
project facilities is the Town of Madison, Department of Electric 
Works. This is an unlicensed project.
    m. Purpose of Project: All project energy generated would be 
utilized by the applicant for sale to its customers.
    n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A2, A3, A9, B1, and D4.
    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. 
George Stoutamyer, P.O. Box 190, Madison, Wisconsin 04950, at (207) 
696-4401.
    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 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 date.
    6 a. Type of Application: Revised Project Boundary Maps.
    b. Project No: 199-081.
    c. Date Filed: September 27, 1993.
    d. Applicant: South Carolina Public Service Authority.
    e. Name of Project: Santee-Cooper Project.
    f. Location: Berkeley County, South Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert Petracca, Vice President, Property 
and Transportation, One Riverwood Drive, P.O. Box 2946101, Moncks 
Corner, SC 29461-2901, (803) 761-4011.
    i. FERC Contact: Dan Hayes, (202) 219-2660.
    j. Comment Date: May 25, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The licensee for the Santee-Cooper 
Project has filed a proposal to allow Mr. R.G. Kozlowski to construct a 
boat slip in an existing canal. The licensee proposes to permit 
dredging and widening of the canal to create a 30'  x  50' 2.5' deep 
basin at a property known as 108 Mourning Dove Drive, Bonneau Beach, 
SC.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    7 a. Type of Application: Revised Project Boundary Maps.
    b. Project No: 4129-038.
    c. Date Filed: December 28, 1993.
    d. Applicant: Olcese Water District.
    e. Name of Project: Rio Bravo Project.
    f. Location: Kern County, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Edwin E. Hudson, Kern Hydro Partners, 
1666 East Cypress Avenue, suite 4, Redding, CA 96002, (916) 221-1423.
    i. FERC Contact: Dan Hayes, (202) 219-2660.
    j. Comment Date: May 25, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The licensee for the Rio Bravo Project 
filed a revised boundary exhibit that shows easements obtained to 
conduct an annual whitewater slalom race. The licensee states the 
easements were obtained in accordance with Article 40 of the Rio Bravo 
Project license and the approved Whitewater Slalom Race Plan.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    8 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11455-000.
    c. Date filed: March 16, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Rock River Power & Light Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Lake Eau Claire Dam Project.
    f. Location: On the Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Thomas J. Reiss, Jr., President, Rock 
River Power and Light Corporation, P.O. Box 553, 319 Hart Street, 
Watertown, WI 53094, (414) 261-7975.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Golato (202) 219-2804.
    j. Comment Date: June 13, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of 
the following facilities: (1) An existing dam 40 feet high and 170 feet 
long; (2) an existing impoundment with a surface area of 793 acres, a 
maximum depth of 25 feet and a volume of 11,328 acre-feet; (3) a 
proposed powerhouse consisting of one turbine-generator unit rated at 
800 kilowatts; (4) a proposed 4,160-volt transmission 400 feet long; 
and (5) appurtenant facilities. The average annual generation is 
estimated to be 1,853,000 kilowatthours. The estimated cost of the 
studies is $30,000.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A3, A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    9 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11463-000.
    c. Date Filed: March 22, 1994.
    d. Applicant: White Hydropower Company.
    e. Name of Project: Coralville Hydro Project.
    f. Location: On the Iowa River, near Iowa City in Johnson County, 
Iowa.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Mitchell M. White, White Hydropower 
Company, 1855 Glendale Road, Clinton, IA 52732, (319) 242-1776.
    i. FERC Contact: Ed Lee (202) 219-2809.
    j. Comment Date: June 13, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Coralville Dam and Reservoir, and would 
consist of the following new facilities: (1) A steel penstock; (2) a 
powerhouse containing two generating units for a total installed 
capacity of 12 MW; (3) a tailrace; (4) a .5-mile-long, 13.8-kV 
transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The average annual 
generation would be 52.56 GWh. The applicant estimates that the cost of 
the studies under the terms of the permit would be $150,000. All power 
generated would be sold to a local utility company. The project lock 
and dam is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 
District Engineer, Clock Tower Building, Rock Island, IL 61201.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    10 a. Type of Application: Original 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: Mr. Jerry Sabattis, P.E., Niagara Mohawk 
Power Corporation, 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 
474-1511.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Golato, Project Manager, (202) 219-2804.
    j. Deadline Date: For written comments on scoping (environmental 
issues)--See attached D10.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The application is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D10.
    l. Intent To Prepare An Environmental Assessment And Conduct Public 
Scoping Meetings and Site Visit: 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 an 
economic, financial and engineering analysis.
    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 Meetings: Two scoping meetings will be conducted. The 
Public Scoping Meeting is on Tuesday, April 26, 1994, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Location: Lura B. Sharpe Elementary School, 7319 Lake Street, Pulaski, 
NY.

    The Agency Scoping Meeting is on Wednesday, April 27, 1994, at 9:30 
a.m. until noon.

Location: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 615 
Erie Boulevard, West (Second Floor), Syracuse, NY 13204-2400.

    Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies with 
environmental expertise are invited to attend either or both meetings 
and assist the staff in identifying the scope of environmental issues 
that should be analyzed in the EA.
    To help focus discussions at the meetings, a scoping document 
outlining subject areas to be addressed in the EA was mailed to 
agencies and interested individuals on the Commission mailing list. 
Copies of the scoping document will also be available at the scoping 
meetings.
    Persons choosing not to speak at the meetings, but who have views 
on issues or information relevant to the issues, may submit written 
statements for inclusion in the public record at the meeting. In 
addition, written comments may be filed with the Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE., 
Washington, DC, 20426, by the deadline date shown in Item (k) above. 
All written correspondence should clearly show the following caption on 
the first page: Salmon River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 11408.
    Intervenors--those on the Commission's service list for this 
proceeding (parties)--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.
    Site Visit: A site visit to the Salmon River Hydroelectric Project 
is planned for April 26, 1994. Those who wish to attend should plan to 
meet at 8 a.m., at the Bennetts Bridge Powerhouse on County Route 22, 
Town of Orwell, NY. All participants are responsible for their own 
transportation. Bring a hard hat.
    m. 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-footlong, 12-Kv transmission line; and 
(6) appurentant 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.
    n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
D10.
    o. Available Locations 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 the applicant's office (see item (h) 
above).

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.
    A3. Development Application--Any qualified development applicant 
desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, 
on or before the specified comment 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 comment 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 with 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 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 obtained 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 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. (June 6, 1994 for 
Project No. 11433-000). All reply comments must be filed with the 
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (July 20, 1994 
for Project No. 11433-000).
    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 
``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. (June 6, 1994 for 
Project Nos. 2334-001 and 2290-006). All reply comments must be filed 
with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (July 
20, 1994 for Project No. 2334-001 and July 19, 1994 for Project No. 
2290-006).
    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. (June 7, 1994 for 
Project No. 11408-000). All reply comments must be filed with the 
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (July 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: April 12, 1994, Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-9248 Filed 4-15-94; 8:45 am]
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