[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 38 (Monday, February 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7100-7101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-4209]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project No. 2225-008 Washington]


PUD No. 1 of Pend Oreille County; Notice of Public Scoping 
Meeting

February 20, 1996.
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will 
hold a public scoping meeting on March 20, 1996, pursuant to the 
preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a license amendment for 
the Sullivan Creek Project on Sullivan Creek near Metaline Falls, 
Washington. The proposed amendment is add hydroelectric generation 
facilities to a non-generating project.

Scoping Meetings

    The scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday March 20, 1996 at the 
Cutter Building, 302 Park Avenue, Metaline Falls, Washington. The 
scoping meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is expected to last until 
approximately 10:00 pm. Prior to the meeting a notice will be published 
in the Spokane Chronicle.

Objectives

    At the scoping meeting, staff will: (1) Summarize the environmental 
issues tentatively identified for analysis in the EIS; (2) determine 
the relative depth of analysis for issues to be addressed in the EIS; 
(3) identify resource issues that are not important and do not require 
detailed analysis; (4) solicit all available information from the 
meeting participants, especially quantifiable data on site-specific and 
cumulative impacts on the resources at issue; and (5) listen to 
statements from experts and the public on issues that should be 
analyzed in the EIS.

Procedures

    The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and the notes will 
become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the 
Sullivan Creek Project. Before each meeting starts, individuals who 
intend to make statements during the meeting will be asked to sign in 
to clearly identify themselves for the record.
    Everyone in attendance is encouraged to participate during public 
meetings. Speaking time allowed for individuals will be determined 
before each meeting, based on the number of persons wishing to speak 
and the approximate amount of time available for the session. All 
speakers will be provided at least five minutes to present their views.
    People choosing not to speak or are unable to attend the scoping 
meetings but wish to express an opinion, as well as speakers unable to 
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positions within their allotted time, may submit written statements at 
the meeting for inclusion in the public record.

Information Requested

    Federal, state, and local resource agencies and other interested 
groups or individuals are requested to forward to the Commission, or to 
present at the scoping meetings, any information they believe will 
assist us in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the 
environmental consequences of amending the license for the Sullivan 
Creek Project. The types of information requested include, but are not 
limited to, the following:
     Existing information, data, reports, any other EIS or 
similar study, or resource plans relevant to the licensing activities 
for the Sullivan Creek Project; and
     Information, data, or professional opinions that may 
contribute to identifying significant environmental issues and other 
environmental issues that are determined not significant.
    To be useful in preparing the EIS, the Commission must receive 
written information no later than April 22, 1996. Additionally, any 
information that can be submitted before the scoping meeting would be 
greatly appreciated. Written comments should be addressed to: Lois 
Cashell, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    All filings sent to the Secretary of the Commission should contain 
an original and eight copies. Failure to file an original and eight 
copies may result in appropriate staff not receiving the benefit of 
your comments in a timely manner. The first page of all filings should 
prominently display the words ``Sullivan Creek Hydroelectric Project, 
Project No. 2225-008'' at the top of the page. For further information, 
please contact Rebecca Martin at (202) 219-2650.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-4209 Filed 2-23-96; 8:45 am]
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