[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 12799] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-6606] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5679-016] Toutant Hydropower, Inc., Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment March 10, 1998. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission's) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order 486, 52 F.R. 47897), the Commission's Office of Hydropower Licensing has reviewed the application for amendment to license to increase the generating capacity by installing a 234 kilowatt generator in a non-operating powerhouse. The Toutan project is located at river mile 34 on the Quinebaug River in the Town of Putnam, Connecticut. The EA finds that approving the application would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Copies of the EA are available for review in the Commission's Reference and Information Center, Room 2A. Comments are due within 30 days from the date of this notice. Any comments, conclusions, or recommendations that draw upon studies, reports, or other working papers of substance should be supported by appropriate documentation. Comments should be addressed to David P. Boergers, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please affix Project No. 5679-016 to all comments. For further information, please contact the project manager, John Novak, at (202) 219-2828. David P. Boergers, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-6606 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M