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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 11157-001, et al.]
Hydroelectric Applications [Rugraw, Inc., et al.]; Notice of
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: Major License (Tendered Notice).
b. Project No.: 11157-001.
c. Date filed: October 28, 1994.
d. Applicant: Rugraw, Inc.
e. Name of Project: Lassen Lodge.
f. Location: On the South Fork Battle Creek, in Tehama County,
California.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. Secs. 791(a)-
825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Franz J. Rudolph, President, or Matthias
Peter, Rugraw, Inc., 6935 Pine Drive, Anderson, CA 96007, (916) 243-
2914.
i. FERC Contact: Hector M. Perez at (202) 219-2843.
j. The project would consist of: (1) A 10-foot-high reinforced
concrete gravity dam about 150 feet upstream of the Old Highway No. 36
bridge; (2) an intake structure at the south embankment; (3) a
pressurized steel penstock about 18,300 feet long; (4) a powerhouse
with an installed capacity of 5 megawatts; (5) a 20.8-kilovolt
transmission line; (6) a tailrace; and (7) other appurtenances.
k. Under Section 4.32(b)(7) of the Commission's regulations (18
CFR), if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that the
applicant should conduct an additional scientific study to form an
adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on
its merits, they must file a request for the study with the Commission,
not later than 60 days after the application is filed, and must serve a
copy of the request on the applicant.
2 a. Type of Application: Original License for Major Project.
b. Project No.: 11495-000.
c. Date filed: August 26, 1994.
d. Applicant: Nooksack River Hydro Inc., Bothel, WA.
e. Name of Project: Clearwater Creek Hydroelectricity.
f. Location: On Clearwater Creek, near Deming, Whatcom County, WA.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Lon Covin, Hydro West Group Inc., 1422-
130th Avenue NE., Bellevue, WA 98005, (206) 455-0234.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Surender M. Yepuri, P.E., (202) 219-2847.
j. Deadline Date: January 27, 1995.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The application is not ready
for environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D8.
l. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of:
(1) A 10-foot-high, 75-foot-long concrete diversion weir with a crest
elevation of 1,665 feet (msl); (2) a 40-foot-wide, 80-foot-long, and
18-foot-high concrete intake structure; (3) a 63-inch-diameter, 8,785-
foot-long steel penstock; (4) a 48-foot-wide, 48-foot-long, and 35-
foot-high concrete powerhouse equipped with a turbine generator unit
with a rated capacity of 6.0 MW; (5) a 80-foot-long tailrace; (6) a 35-
Kv, 11.4-mile-long transmission line; and (7) appurtenant facilities.
m. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold to a local
utility.
n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
A2, A9, B1, and D8.
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).
3 a. Type of Application: Major License.
b. Project No.: 3574-004.
c. Date filed: October 18, 1993.
d. Applicant: Continental Hydro Corporation.
e. Name of Project: Tiber Dam Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: At the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation's Tiber Dam, on the Marias River in Liberty County,
Montana. Township 30 North, Range 5 East, Sections 28, 29, 32, and 33.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC Secs. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert L. Winship, Vice President,
Continental Hydro Corporation, 745 Atlantic Avenue, 10th Floor, Boston,
MS 02111-2735, (617) 357-9029.
i. FERC Contact: James Hunter at (202) 219-2839.
j. Deadline Date: See attached paragraph D10.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The application is ready for
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D10.
l. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize
releases from the existing Tiber Dam and Lake Elwell and would consist
of: (1) A 6-foot-diameter, 105-foot-long steel penstock connecting to
the existing river outlet pipe; (2) a 52.5-foot-long, 35.7-foot-wide
powerhouse adjacent to the existing stilling basin, containing a
generating unit with an installed capacity of 7.5 megawatts; (3) a
tailrace channel returning flows to the river; and (4) a 115-KV, 1.0-
mile-long transmission line connecting to an existing Western Area
Power Administration substation.
m. Purpose of Project: Power generated at the project will be sold
to Montana Power Company or another utility in the area.
n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
A4 and 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).
4 a. Type of Application: Surrender of Exemption.
b. Project No: 8679-004.
c. Date Filed: October 28, 1994.
d. Applicant: Sequoia Land & Power, Inc.
e. Name of Project: Sequoia Ranch.
f. Location: Middle Fork Tule River, in Tulare County, California,
T. 20 S., R. 29 E., and Tps. 21 S., Rs. 29, 30 E., MDM.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Secs. 791(a)-
825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Bruce W. Borror, Sequoia Land & Power,
Inc., Route 2, Box 300, Springville, CA 93265, (209) 539-2351.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Mark R. Hooper, (202) 219-2680.
j. Comment Date: December 30, 1994.
k. Description of Proposed Action: Applicant states that capital is
lacking to complete the partially constructed project.
l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
B, C1, and D2.
5 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
b. Project No.: 11505-000.
c. Date Filed: November 9, 1994.
d. Applicant: Summit Hydropower, Inc.
e. Name of Project: Winsor Dam Hydro Project.
f. Location: On the Swift River in Hampshire, Franklin, and
Worcester Counties, Massachusetts.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Duncan S. Broach, 92 Rocky Hill Road,
Woodstock, CT 06281, (203) 974-1803.
i. FERC Contact: Ed Lee, (202) 219-2809.
j. Comment Date: January 30, 1995.
k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of
the following facilities: (1) An existing 2,900-foot-long Windsor Dam;
(2) an existing 25,216-acre reservoir; (3) a proposed water intake; (4)
a proposed powerhouse containing a single 1200 Kw generating unit; (5)
a proposed 2.4-Kv or equivalent transmission line; and (6) appurtenant
facilities. Applicant estimates that the average annual generation
would be 3,700 Mwh and that the cost of the studies under the permit
would be $43,000. The dam and water rights are owned by the
Metropolitan District Commission, 20 Somerset Street, Boston, MA
021108. The project equipment is owned and operated by the
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, Division Director of Water
Works, Charleston Navy Yard, 100 First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129. All
power generated would be sold to Massachusetts Electric.
l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
A3, A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C 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.
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, N.E., Washington, D.C. 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.
D8. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is
not ready for environmental analysis at this time; therefore, the
Commission is not now requesting comments, recommendations, terms and
conditions, or prescriptions.
When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the
Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments,
recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions.
All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
COMPETING APPLICATION,'' or ``COMPETING APPLICATION;'' (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. 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.
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 (January 17, 1995
for Project No. 3574-004). All reply comments must be filed with the
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice (February 28,
1995 for Project No. 3574-004).
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: November 25, 1994, Washington, D.C.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-29543 Filed 11-30-94; 8:45 am]
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