[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35490-35492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17166]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project Nos. 2888-005 et al.]


Hydroelectric Applications [Idaho Power Company, 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: Major Relicense (Tendered Notice).
    b. Project No.: 2778-005.
    c. Date filed: May 29, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Snake River in Twin Falls and Jerome Counties, 
Idaho.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Secs. 791(a)--
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert W. Stahman, Vice President, 
Secretary, and General Counsel, Idaho Power Company, P.O. Box 70, 
Boise, Idaho 83707, (208) 388-2676.
    i. FERC Contact: Alan D. Mitchnick at (202) 219-2826.
    j. Comment Date: 60 days from the filing date in paragraph c.
    k. Description of Project: The existing project consists of: (1) a 
diversion dam consisting of four sections with a total length of 798.4 
feet; (2) a reinforced concrete intake structure; (3) a 450-foot-long 
tunnel and 120-foot-long penstock; (4) a powerhouse containing three 
generating units with an installed nameplate capacity of 12.5 
megawatts; (5) an 86-acre impoundment with a gross storage of 1,500 
acre-feet at normal operating elevation; and (6) other appurtenances.
    The applicant proposes to continue to operate the project in a run-
of-river mode.
    l. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Idaho 
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), as required by Sec. 106, 
National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory 
Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR, at 800.4.
    m. Under Section 4.32 (b)(7) of the Commission's regulations (18 
CFR), if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that the 
applicant should conduct an additional scientific study to form an 
adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on 
its merits, they must file a request for the study with the Commission, 
not later than 60 days after the application is filed, and must serve a 
copy of the request on the applicant.

    2 a. Type of Application: Major Relicense.
    b. Project No: 2666-007.
    c. Date filed: March 28, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Bangor Hydro Electric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Medway Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the West Branch of the Penobscot River in Penobscot 
County, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC Secs. 791(A)--
925(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Kathleen C. Billings, Director Environmental 
Services & Compliance, Bangor Hydro Electric Company, 33 State Street, 
Bangor, Maine 04401, (207) 941-6636.

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    i. FERC Contact: David A. Turner at (202)219-2844.
    j. Deadline for Interventions and Protests: August 25, 1997.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been 
accepted for filing but is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time--see attached paragraph E1.
    l. Description of Project: The existing project consists of: (1) a 
343-foot-long, 20-foot-high (exclusive of 4-foot, 10-inch-high flash 
boards) concrete gravity dam, with a permanent crest elevation of 254.5 
feet (referenced to National Geodetic Vertical Datum-NGVD); (2) a 120-
acre impoundment at elevation 259.3 feet (normal impoundment level); 
(3) a 64-foot-long concrete gravity forebay; (4) a 170-foot-long, 34-
foot-wide, 71-foot-high brick powerhouse containing five generating 
units with a total installed capacity of 3.44 MW; (5) an approximate 
144-foot-long, 3-kilovolt (kv) underground transmission line, and (6) 
appurtenant facilities.
    The applicant proposes to continue to operate the project in a run-
of-river mode.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraph: 
B1.

    3 a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands.
    b. Project No: 459-091.
    c. Date Filed: May 21, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Union Electric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Osage Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Camden County, Missouri.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 4.200.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Phyllis McLaughlin, Union Electric 
Company, 1901 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63166, (314) 554-2264.
    i. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking, (202) 219-2656.
    j. Comment Date: August 1, 1997.
    k. Description of Application: Union Electric Company (licensee) 
requests Commission approval to grant a permit to Indian Creek Hills 
Property Owners Association. Inc. (Association), to excavate about 
4,500 cubic yards of gravel from Indian Creek. Excavation would remove 
gravel deposits restoring the creek's hydraulic capacity and reducing 
flooding. The permit would also allow the Association to install 500 
feet of riprap to stabilize the adjacent shoreline. The excavation and 
installation of riprap would occur at the Lake of the Ozarks near lake 
mile 6.2 + 6.0 + 3.7 in Sections 17 and 20, Township 41 North, Range 16 
West, Camden County, Missouri
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    4 a. Type of Application: Non-project Use of Project Lands (New 
Marina and Expansion of Docking Facility).
    b. Project Nos.: 1494-140: Hangar 51--Shangri-la Airpark; 1494-141: 
Island Park Estates.
    c. Dates Filed: May 9 and May 12, 1997, respectively.
    d. Applicant: Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
    e. Name of Project: Pensacola Project.
    f. Location: The proposed new marina (Shangri-la Airpark) and the 
expansion of an existing homeowners dock (Island Park Estates) would be 
located near the Shangri-la Airport in the Monkey Island area of Grand 
Lake O' the Cherokees in Delaware County, Oklahoma.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 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: August 1, 1997.
    k. Description of the Applications:
    1494-140: GRDA requests approval to permit Paul Staten, d/b/a 
Hangar 51--Shangri-la Airpark to construct a marina consisting of 6 new 
docks containing 146 boat slips and a breakwater.
    1494-141: GRDA requests approval to permit Bob Corlett, d/b/a 
Island Park Estates to add 3 docks containing 24 slips to an existing 
dock containing 18 slips.
    Comments on the applications should specifically address the 
appropriate project docket number.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    5 a. Type of Application: Surrender of license.
    b. Project No.: 10895-006.
    c. Date filed: May 14, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Michiana Hydro-Electric Power Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Mishawaka.
    f. Location: On the St. Joseph River, in the City of Mishawaka, St. 
Joseph County, Indiana.
    g. File Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John E. Fisher, Michiana Hydro-Electric 
Power, Corporation, 1634 East Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 
46617, (219) 233-1296.
    i. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero (202) 219-2715.
    j. Comment Date: August 1, 1997.
    k. Description of Filing: The licensee requests to surrender the 
license for this unconstructed project for economic reasons.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C2 & D2.

    6 a. Type of Application: Amendment of Exemption.
    b. Project No: 3760-007.
    c. Date Filed: April 17, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Franklin Industrial Complex, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Steven's Mills Project.
    f. Location: Winnipesaukee River, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. David Stevenson, C.I.M.; MGR., General 
Manager, Algonquin Power Systems, New Hampshire Inc., 2085 Hurontario 
St., Suite 210, Mississauga, Ontario L5A4GI, (905) 273-8900.
    i. FERC Contact: Anum Purchiaroni, (202) 219-3297.
    j. Comment Date: August 6, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: Algonquin Power Systems New Hampshire, 
Inc. on behalf of Franklin Industrial Complex, Inc. (FICI), exemptee 
for the Steven's Mills Project, filed an application to amend its 
exemption. FICI proposes to remove the second generating unit from the 
powerhouse. The unit has been idle since 1992 because of mechanical 
difficulties. The unit generated about 224 kW and had been operating 
since 1987. The unit was used only when the river flows exceeded 1,100 
cfs, which was approximately 15% of the time during a normal year. The 
total plant generating capacity would be reduced from the authorized 
2,161 kW to 1,910 kW. FICI states in its filing that the removal of the 
second unit will not change the run-of-river mode of operation of the 
project.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    7 a. Type of Application: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and 
Waters.
    b. Project Name: Catawba-Wateree Project,.
    c. Project No.: FERC Project No. 2232-341.
    d. Date Filed: April 10, 1997.
    e. Applicant: Duke Power Company.
    f. Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Woods at Lake 
Davidson, Lake Norman near the Town of Davidson.
    g. Filed pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r).
    (h) Applicant Contact: Mr. E.M. Oakley, Duke Power Company, P.O. 
Box 1006 (EC12Y), Charlotte, NC 28201-1006, (704) 382-5778.

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    i. FERC Contact: Brian Romanek, (202) 219-3076.
    j. Comment Date: August 1, 1997.
    k. Description of the filing: Duke Power Company proposes to grant 
an easement of O.615 acre of project land to the Woods at Lake Davidson 
Homeowners Association to construct a private residential marina. The 
proposed marina would provide access to the reservoir for residents of 
Woods at Lake Davidson Subdivision. The proposed marina facility would 
consist of an access ramp and 27 floating boat slips. The slips would 
be anchored by using self-driving piles.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, D2.

    8 a. Type of Application: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and 
Waters.
    b. Project Name: Catawba-Wateree Project.
    c. Project No.: FERC Project No. 2232-342.
    d. Date Filed: April 30, 1997.
    e. Applicant: Duke Power Company.
    f. Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, Harbor Cove 
Subdivision, Lake Norman near Mooresville.
    g. Filed pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. E.M. Oakley, Duke Power Company, P.O. Box 
1006 (EC12Y), Charlotte, NC 28201-1006, (704) 382-5778.
    i. FERC Contact: Brian Romanek, (202) 219-3076.
    j. Comment Date: August 1, 1997.
    k. Description of the filing: Duke Power Company proposes to grant 
an easement of 1.836 acres of project land to the Ipswich Bay, LLC to 
construct a private residential marina. The proposed marina would 
provide access to the reservoir for residents of Harbor Cove 
Subdivision. The proposed marina would consist of access ramps and 58 
floating boat slips. The slips would be anchored by using self-driving 
piles. To improve water depth for boat access at this facility, 
approximately 8,500 cubic yards of sediment would be dredged from a 
60,000 square foot area.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, D2.

Standard Paragraphs

    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.
    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 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.
    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, 
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. 
A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each 
representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application.

    Dated: June 25, 1997, Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-17166 Filed 6-30-97; 8:45 am]
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