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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Project Nos. 11491-000, et al.

 

Hydroelectric Applications, et al.; [White River Falls, 
Hydroelectric, 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: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11491-000.
    c. Date filed: July 26, 1994.
    d. Applicant: White River Falls Hydro, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: White River Hydroelectric.
    f. Location: On White River, in Wasco County (near the town of 
Maupin), Oregon; partially on U.S. lands administered by the Bureau of 
Land Management. Sections 6, 7, 8, & 12 in Township 4 South, Ranges 13 
& 14 East; Willamette Meridian.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Secs. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact:

    Mr. Joseph M. Keating, 847 Pacific Street, Placerville, CA 95667, 
(916) 622-9013.

    i. FERC Contact: Surender M. Yepuri, P.E., (202) 218-2847.
    j. Comment Date: February 9, 1995.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: 
(1) An existing 8-foot-high diversion weir owned by the State of 
Oregon; (2) a reservoir with a pool elevation 1,020 MSL; (3) a 2400-
foot-long, 12-foot-diameter tunnel; (4) a 300-foot-long steel lined 
pressure tunnel; (5) a 180-foot-long, 60-foot-wide concrete powerhouse 
containing turbine-generator units with a total capacity of 9,000 kW; 
(6) an adit to facilitate tunnel construction; (7) a transmission line; 
and (8) appurtenant structures.
    The project would generate an estimated 20 GWh of energy annually. 
The estimated cost of the studies to be conducted under the preliminary 
permit is $250,000. No new roads would be needed for conducting studies 
under the preliminary permit.
    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: Transfer of License.
    b. Project No: 10440-024.
    c. Date Filed: November 18, 1994.
    d. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company.
    e. Name of Project: Black Bear Lake.
    f. Location: On Black Bear Lake, in the First Judicial District on 
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact:

    Robert S. Grimm, President, Alaska Power & Telephone Company, 191 
Otto Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (206) 385-1733.
    Alan D. See, President, BBL Hydro, Inc., P.O. Box 459, Skagway, AK 
99840, (907) 983-2902.

    i. FERC Contact: Diane M. Murray, (202) 219-2682.
    j. Comment Date: January 23, 1995.
    k. Description: The licensee states the transfer will simplify the 
ratemaking process and will permit the possibility of financing the 
project on the security of the project itself.
    l. 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 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.
    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, N.E., Washington, D.C. 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 comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

    Dated: December 9, 1994, Washington, D.C.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-30970 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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