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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 11467-000, et al.]

 

Hydroelectric Applications [Fox River Paper 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: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11467-000.
    c. Date Filed: April 1, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Fox River Paper Company.
    e. Name of Project: Risingdale.
    f. Location: On the Housatonic River, Town of Great Barrington, 
Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mathew Rubin, Spruce Mtn Design, 26 State 
Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 223-7141.
    i. FERC Contact: Charles T. Raabe (dt) (202) 219-2811.
    j. Comment Date: June 30, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: 
(1) An existing 22-foot-high, 130-foot-long concrete and timber crib 
dam; (2) a reservoir having a surface area of 40 acres at normal water 
surface elevation 717 feet NGVD; (3) a gated intake structure having a 
trash rack; (4) a short 14-foot-diameter penstock; (5) a new powerhouse 
containing a 1,000-Kw generating unit operated at a 20-foot net head; 
(6) a tailrace; (7) a transformer; and (8) appurtenant facilities. 
Applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 4.000 
Kwh and that the cost of the studies under the permit would be 
$125,000. Power produced from the project would be sold to one or more 
electric utilities located in Massachusetts. The dam is owned by the 
applicant.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C & D2.
    2a. Type of Application: Amending Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 10610-004.
    c. Dated filed: August 19, 1993.
    d. Applicant: Trout Creek, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Trout Creek.
    f. Location: On Trout Creek near the town of Thatcher, in Caribou 
County, Idaho.
    g. Filed pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dick Graves, Director, Trout Creek, Inc., 
2082 South 2000 East, Gooding, ID 83330, (208) 934-5180.
    i. FERC Contact: Buu T. Nguyen, (202) 219-2913.
    j. Comment Date: June 20, 1994.
    k. Description of Application: The applicant is proposing to 
relocate the powerhouse looking downstream, from the left side to the 
right side of the stream.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    3a. Type of Application: Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 11072-001.
    c. Date filed: April 13, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Trenton Falls Hydroelectric Company Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Boyd Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the East Branch of Fish Creek, in Lewis County, New 
York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Steve C. Samel, P.O. Box 169, Prospect, 
NY 13435, 315-896-6351.
    i. FERC Contact: Michael Dees (202) 219-2807.
    j. Comment Date: 60 days from the filing date in paragraph c.
    k. Description of Project: The project consists of the following 
features: (1) An existing dam and 210 acre reservoir; (2) a proposed 
powerhouse housing a hydropower unit with a capacity of 795 Kw, and (3) 
appurtenant facilities.
    l. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the 
Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by 
section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of 
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4.
    m. Pursuant to 18 CFR 4.32(b)(7) of the Commission's regulations, 
if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an 
additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an 
adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on 
its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a 
request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the 
filing date and serve a copy of the request on the applicant.
    4a. Type of Application: Declaration of Intention.
    b. Docket No.: EL94-41-000.
    c. Date Filed: March 7, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Cedarburg Hydroelectric Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Cedarburg Milldam Hydroelectric Project (WI).
    f. Location: Cedar Creek, Tributary to Wisconsin River, in 
Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 
U.S.C. 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: Cedarburg Hydroelectric Corporation c/o 
Renner Architects, 626 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 273-
6637.
    i. FERC Contact: Hank Ecton, (202) 219-2678.
    j. Comment Date: June 20, 1994.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed Cedarburg Milldam 
Hydroelectric Project will consist of: (1) A mill pond with a surface 
area of 3.0 acres; (2) a 28-foot-high, 90-foot-long, timber-crib earth-
filled dam, with a concrete face; (3) a 90-foot-long, 8-foot-wide 
headrace, with a steel trashrack and a steel slidegate; (4) a 3-story 
stone and mortar powerhouse that will contain a vertical Francis 
turbine and a vertical Electric Machinery Company generator having a 
capacity of 125 kilowatts; and (5) appurtenant facilities.
    When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to 
investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign 
commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also 
determines whether the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable 
waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of 
the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from 
a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve 
any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would 
increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise 
significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation.
    l. Purpose of Project: Applicant intends to use all energy produced 
to off-set purchases from the local utility for an adjacent office 
building. Project will be connected to the interstate grid.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

Standard Paragraphs

    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 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.
    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.

    Dated: May 6, 1994, Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-11506 Filed 5-11-94; 8:45 am]
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