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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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