[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 38197]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18574]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Notice of Proceeding Pursuant to Article 408 Regarding Amendment 
of License for Whitewater Boating

July 17, 1996.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Proceeding Pursuant to Article 408 
Regarding Amendment of License For Whitewater Boating.
    a. Project No: 9690-025.
    c. License Issued: April 14, 1992.
    d. Applicant: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Rio Project.
    f. Location: Mongaup River in Orange and Sullivan Counties, New 
York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825 (r) 
and Article 408 of project license.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Hans Hasnay, Orange and Rockland 
Utilities, Inc., One Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY 10965 (914) 577-
2648.
    i. FERC Contact: Heather Campbell, (202) 219-3097.
    j. Comment Date: August 23, 1996.
    k. Description of Proposal: The Commission staff is considering 
revising the approved whitewater boating release schedule to provide 
for scheduled two-turbine releases. These two-turbine releases are 
currently taking place at the discretion of the licensee when ample 
water is present.
    Preliminary comments on the possible revision from the Upper 
Delaware Council, National Park Service, and various kayaking and 
canoeing groups have identified complex issues involving recreational 
use and public safety. This proceeding is to determine if an amendment 
to the approved whitewater boating schedule is appropriate for the 
enhancement of recreational opportunities in the area. Comments on the 
need for scheduled two-turbine releases for whitewater boating and how 
such releases could affect public safety are requested by this notice.
    1. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    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.
    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, 888 First 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.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-18574 Filed 7-22-96; 8:45 am]
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