[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 157 (Friday, August 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 43697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-21821]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Declaration of Intention

August 10, 1998.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Declaration of Intention.
    b. Docket No: DI98-1-000.
    c. Date Filed: June 15, 1998.
    d. Applicant: Bering Pacific Ranches Ltd.
    e. Name of Project: Bering Pacific Ranch Mini Hydroelectric 
Project.
    f. Location: Located on 33 Creek, near the abandoned Fort Glenn, 
Umnak Island, Alaska. The powerhouse is located approximately 3.5 miles 
from the confluence with the Pacific Ocean in section 30, T. 78 S., R. 
128 W. The intake is located in section 25, T. 78 S., R. 129 W., Seward 
Meridian.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Bruce Hubbard, President, Bering Pacific 
Ranches, Ltd, 403 First Ave., SE., High River, Alberta T1V 1H6, (403) 
652-1386.
    i. FERC Contact: Diane M. Murray, (202) 219-2682.
    j. Comment Date:  September 24, 1998.
    k. Description of Project: The project consists of: (1) an existing 
small diversion structure about 4 feet high and 10 feet wide; (2) 9,005 
feet or existing 10'' wood-stave pipe, 2,142 feet of existing 10'' 
steel pipe; (3) a proposed powerhouse containing a generator with a 
capacity of 54 kilowatts; and (4) appurtenant facilities.
    When a Declaration of Intention 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 or not 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.
    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'', ``PROTESTS'', 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.
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-21821 Filed 8-13-98; 8:45 am]
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