[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 240 (Thursday, December 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65385-65388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31522]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 1494-133, et al.


Hydroelectric Applications [Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA), et 
al.]; Notice of Applications

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been 
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:
    1a. Type of Application: Non-project Use of Project Lands 
(Expansion of Marina).
    b. Project No.: 1494-133.
    c. Date Filed: October 7, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
    e. Name of Project: Pensacola Project.
    f. Location: The proposed marina expansion would be located in the 
Duck Creek area of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in Delaware County, 
Oklahoma.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant contact: Marsha Hawkins, Grand River Dam Authority, 
P.O. Box 409, Vinita, OK 74301, (918) 256-5545.
    i. FERC contact: John K. Hannula, (202) 219-0116.
    j. Comment date: January 9, 1997.
    k. Description of the Application: GRDA requests approval to permit 
Terry Frost, d/b/a Cherokee Yacht Club, to add two additional docks 
containing 53 boat slips.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    2a. Type of Application: Joint Application for Transfer of License.
    b. Project No.: 3155-020.
    c. Date Filed: October 21, 1996.
    d. Applicants: Coxlake Carbonton Associates, L.P. and Coxlake 
Carbonton Associates, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Carbonton Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Deep River in Lee County, North Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791 (a)-825 (r).
    h. Contacts:

    Garrison W. Brinton, Manager, Cox Lake Carbonton Associates, 50 
East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, (212) 628-6499.
    Shiryl G. Ballard, Esquire, Hunton & Williams, P.O. Box 109, 
Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 899-3000.

    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Lynn R. Miles, (202) 219-2671.
    j. Comment Date: January 10, 1997.
    k. Description of the Proposed Action: The licensee, Coxlake 
Carbonton Associates, L.P., a New York limited partnership, seeks to 
transfer the project license to Coxlake Carbonton Associates, LLC, a 
North Carolina limited liability company.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C2, and D2.
    3a. Type of Filing: Request for Extension of Time to Commence 
Project Construction.

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    b. Applicant: Northumberland Hydro Partners, L.P.
    c. Project Name/No.: The proposed Northumberland Hydroelectric 
Project, FERC No. 4244-015, is to be located in Saratoga, Saratoga 
County, and Northumberland, Washington County, New York, on the Hudson 
River.
    d. Date Filed: October 29, 1996.
    e. Pursuant to: Public Law 104-242.
    f. Applicant Contact: John M. Forester, Exec. Vice President, 
Adirondack Hydro Development Corporation, 39 Hudson Falls Road, South 
Glens Falls, NY 12803, (518) 747-0930.
    g. FERC Contact: Mr. Lynn R. Miles, (202) 219-2671.
    h. Comment Date: January 9, 1997.
    i. Description of the Request: Northumberland Hydro Partners, L.P. 
requests that the exiting deadline for the commencement of construction 
for FERC Project No. 4244 be extended to January 16, 1998.
    j. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    4a. Type of Application: Petition for Declaratory Order.
    b. Docket No: DI97-2-000.
    c. Date Filed: 11/08/96.
    d. Applicant: Petersburg Municipal Power & Light.
    e. Name of Project: Blind Slough Project (FERC Project No. 201).
    f. Location: In southeast Alaska on the southern portion of Mitkof 
Island approximately 16.5 highway miles south of the City of 
Petersburg. (T. 61 S., R. 80 E., secs. 12 and 13, and T. 61 S., R. 81 
E., secs. 6, 7, 8 and 18, Copper River Meridian, AK).
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 
U.S.C. 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: Nan Nalder, Acres International Corporation, 
3254 Eleventh Avenue, Seattle, WA 98119, (206) 281-7079, (206) 213-0652 
(FAX).
    i. FERC Contact: Diane M. Murray (202) 219-2682.
    j. Comment Date: January 10, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: The existing project consists of: (1) A 
32-foot-high by 205-foot-long rockfill dam with a concrete upstream 
face covered by \1/4\-inch thick aluminum plate and surmounted by a 30-
inch aluminum parapet wall; (2) an ungated side-channel spillway; (3) 
Crystal Lake Reservoir, with approximately 4,450 acre-feet of active 
storage and a surface area of 233 acres at spillway crest elevation 
1,294 feet msl; (4) a 4,642-foot-long, 20-inch- diameter steel 
penstock; (5) a small collection basin near the downstream toe of the 
project's dam, containing two pumps used to pump leakage flow into the 
project's penstock; (6) two powerhouses containing generating units 
with rated capacities of 1,600 kW and 400 kW; and (7) appurtenant 
facilities.
    When a Petition for Declaratory Order is filed with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the 
Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate 
or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission 
also determines whether the project: (1) Would be located on a 
navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or 
reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or 
water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved 
or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have 
increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, 
or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design 
or operation.
    l. Purpose of Project: To provide electricity for the Petersburg 
Municipal Power & Light customers.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    5a. Type of Application: Amendment of license.
    b. Project Nos: 11077.
    c. Date Filed: November 25, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company.
    e. Name of Project: Goat Lake Hydro Project.
    f. Location: Skagway, Alaska.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Robert S. Grimm, P.O. Box 222, 191 Otto 
Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (907) 983-2902.
    i. FERC Contact: Susan Tseng, (202) 219-2798.
    j. Comment Date: January 21, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: Alaska Power & Telephone Company 
(licensee) has filed an application to modify and relocate several 
project features. The licensee proposes to change the alignment and 
extend the access road to the bottom of the Skagway River Valley, 
relocate the powerhouse to the west side of the Skagway River, extend 
the transmission line to the new powerhouse location, realign the 
penstock route to provide to an elevated crossing of Brackett Wagon 
Road and the Skagway River, delete the 125-foot-long spillway and 
excavate a trench parallel to the natural outlet of the lake. The 
proposed changes will increase the acreage the project occupies on 
lands owned by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, but do not 
affect the total acreage on federal lands.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    6a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11594-000.
    c. Date filed: November 12, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems.
    e. Name of Project: Dworshak Skeleton Bay Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Integral with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's 
existing 717-foot-high Dworshak dam, on the North Fork Clearwater 
River, in Clearwater County, Idaho.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Douglas Hunter, General Manager, Utah 
Associated Municipal Power Systems, 8722 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah 
84070, (801) 566-3938.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Michael Strzelecki, (202) 219-2827.
    j. Comment Date: February 13, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would involve 
adding a powerhouse onto the existing Corps of Engineer's powerhouse, 
and installing one generating unit with an installed capacity of 40 MW. 
Electricity will be transported via Bonneville Power Administration's 
existing transmission line.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    7a. Type of Application: New Major License.
    b. Project No.: P-2663-004.
    c. Date Filed: May 12, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Minnesota Power & Light Company.
    e. Name of Project: Pillager Hydro Project.
    f. Location: On the Crow Wing River in Cass and Morrison Counties 
near Pillager, Minnesota.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Christopher D. Anderson, Attorney, Minnesota 
Power & Light Company, 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, (218) 
722-2641.
    i. FERC Contact: Ed Lee (202) 219-2809.
    j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D9.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been 
accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this 
time--see attached paragraph D9.
    l. Description of Project: The project consists of the following: 
(1) An existing reservoir with a surface area of 768 acres

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(ac) at the normal maximum surface elevation of 1199.25 feet National 
Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD); (2) an existing earth dike, located in 
a swale north of the dam, about 1,332 feet long with a maximum height 
of about 2 feet and an existing earth embankment section (the ``North 
Embankment''), about 225 feet long with a maximum height of about 25 
feet, which includes a two foot-wide concrete corewall; (3) an existing 
reinforced concrete powerhouse, supported on a pile foundation, 98 feet 
long, 38 feet wide, and 35 feet high, containing: (a) an intake 
structure, consisting of 4 intake bays with steel trashracks, 
controlled by 3 timber gates, (b) two vertical Francis turbines, each 
manufactured by S. Morgan Smith and rated at 1,300 hp (or 975 kW), and 
(c) two existing General Electric generators, each rated at 760 kW 
(providing at total plant capacity of 1,520 kW); (4) an existing 
concrete gravity roll-way type dam composed of: (a) a gated section, 
about 357 feet long, equipped with 16 timber stop log gates, (b) a 
sluice gate section about 13 feet long equipped with a 4 feet wide 
sluice gate and a 6 feet by 6 feet log sluice gate; (5) an existing 
earth embankment section, about 223 feet long with a maximum height of 
about 30 feet; and (6) existing appurtenant facilities. No changes are 
being proposed for this major license. The applicant estimates the 
average annual generation for this project is 8,826 MWh. The dam and 
existing project facilities are owned by the applicant.
    m. Purpose of Project: Project power is utilized in the applicant's 
power generation system.
    n. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A4 and D9.
    o. Available Location 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 Minnesota Power & Light Company, 30 West 
Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 or by calling (218) 722-2641.

Standard Paragraphs

    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) 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) 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.
    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, 888 First Street, 
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. An additional copy must be sent to 
Director, Division of Project Review, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 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, 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.
    C2. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING 
APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``PROTEST,'' or ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE,'' as

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applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. Any of these 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 a 
notice of intent, competing application, or 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.
    D9. 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 (February 3, 1997 
for Project No. 2663-004). All reply comments must be filed with the 
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice (March 20, 1997 
for Project No. 2663-004).
    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). 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, 888 First 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, 
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: December 6, 1996, Washington, D.C.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
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