[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 149 (Thursday, August 3, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39719-39720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19125]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 11544-000, et al.]


Hydroelectric Applications [Richard D. Ely, III, 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.: 11544-000.
    c. Date filed: May 30, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Richard D. Ely, III.
    e. Name of Project: Palermo Water Power Project.
    f. Location: On the Feather River and the Palermo Canal, at the 
Oroville dam, near the town of Oroville, in Butte County, California. 
Sections 1 and 2 of T19N, R4E.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Richard D. Ely, III, 1213 Purdue Drive, 
Davis, California 95616, (916) 753-8864.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Michael Strzelecki, (202) 219-2827.
    j. Comment Date: September 28, 1995.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the 
California Department of Water Resources' existing 770-foot-high 
Oroville dam and 16,000-acre Oroville Lake (Feather River Project No. 
2100) and include: (1) A 1,050-foot-long penstock tying into an 
existing short pressurized conduit that runs through the dam; (2) a 
powerhouse containing three generating units with a total installed 
capacity of 481 Kw; (3) a tailrace returning flow to the Palermo Canal; 
(4) a 1,500-foot-long transmission line interconnecting with an 
existing Pacific Gas and Electric Company transmission line; and (5) 
appurtenant facilities.
    The entire project is on lands owned by the state of California, 
within the existing boundary of the Feather River Project. No new 
access roads will be needed to conduct the studies.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.

    2 a. Type of Application: Minor License.
    b. Project No.: 11512-000.
    c. Date filed: December 27, 1994.
    d. Applicant: John H. Bigelow.
    e. Name of Project: Mckenzie.
    f. Location: On the Mckenzie River in Lane County, Oregon, Section 
10, Township 16S, Range 6E, West Meridian.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC Secs. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Amy Drought, Project Manager, Community 
Planning Workshop, Hendricks Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 
97403, (503) 346-3653.
    i. FERC Contact: Hector M. Perez at (202) 219-2843.
    j. The project would consist of: (1) A diversion dam constructed of 
large rocks at river mile 73.6; (2) a concrete headgate; (3) a power 
canal about 1,500 feet long; (4) a 32-foot-long and 5-foot-diameter 
penstock; (5) a powerhouse with an installed capacity of 76 kilowatts; 
(6) a 30-foot-long tailrace; and (7) other appurtenances.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is not ready 
for environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph E1.
    l. Deadline for protests and motions to intervene: September 26, 
1995.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraph: 
B1, and E1.
    n. 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, N.E., Room 3104, 
Washington, D.C. 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. A copy is also 
available for inspection and reproduction at the address shown in item 
h above.

    3 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 459-081.
    c. Dated Filed: June 12, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Union Electric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Osage Project.
    f. Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Benton County, Eldon, Missouri.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dan Jarvis, Union Electric Company, Route 
No. 3, P.O. Box 234, Eldon, MO 65026, (314) 621-3222.
    i. FERC Contact: Joseph C. Adamson, (202) 219-1040.
    j. Comment Date: September 15, 1995.
    k. Description of Amendment: Union Electric requests approval of a 
dredging management plan. The plan is the permitting procedure to be 
used in accomplishing a significant portion of non-project related 
dredging activities on the Osage Project. The activities covered under 
the plan are for dredging or excavation of up to 500 cubic yards (cy) 
of material from the Lake of the Ozarks. These permits are for the 
purpose of allowing individuals to gain additional clearance under 
their boat dock, gain access to their boat dock or other minor dredging 
activities. Any request which involves removal of more than 500 cy of 
material will require specific approval from the Commission.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    4 a. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
    b. Project No: 10818-007.
    c. Date Filed: June 23, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Greenbrier Electro-Motive, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Kincaid Project.
    f. Location: Muddy Creek, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a) - 
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Raymond W. Tuckwiller RFD 2, Box 322, 
Lewisburg, WV 24901, (304) 647-3775.
    i. FERC Contact: Hillary Berlin, (202) 219-0038.
    j. Comment Date: September 18, 1995.
    k. Description of Project: The license states that the project is 
uneconomical to construct at this time.
    l. The 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) 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 

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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) 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 would 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, 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.
    E1. 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;'' (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, N.E., Washington, D.C. 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.

    Dated: July 28, 1995.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-19125 Filed 8-2-95; 8:45 am]
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