[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 10074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4449]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions 
To Intervene and Protests

February 18, 2000.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
accepted for filing and the Commission has established a deadline for 
interventions and protests:
    a. Type of Application: New Major License
    b. Project No.: 2090-003.
    c. Date filed: August 31, 1999.
    d. Applicant: Green Mountain Power Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Waterbury Project.
    f. Location: On Little River in Washington County, Vermont. No 
Federal Lands used in this project.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Craig T. Myotte, Green Mountain Power 
Corporation, 163 Action Lane, Colchester, VT 05446, (802) 660-5830.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Robert Bell, E-mail address, [email protected], or telephone 
202-219-2806.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: 60 days 
from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20426.
    The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person on the official service list for the 
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the 
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the 
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve 
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been 
accepted for filing but is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time--see attachment paragraph E1.
    l. The existing project utilizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
Waterbury Dam and reservoir consists of: (1) A submerged concrete 
intake structure; (2) two 205-foot-long, 54-inch diameter steel 
penstocks which connect to a 79-inch-diameter penstock; (3) a 
powerhouse having one generating unit with an installed capacity of 
5,520 kW; (4) a tailrace; (5) 50-foot-long, 33kV transmission line; and 
(6) appurtenant facilities.
    The applicant does not propose any modifications to the project 
features or operation.
    The project would have an annual generation of 16,223 MWh and would 
be used to provide energy to its customers.
    n. Locations of the application: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public 
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, 
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. This filing may be viewed on 
the web at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 
for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    m. A copy of the application is available for inspection and 
reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 
First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 
208-1371. The application may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.fed.us/rims.htm. Call (202) 208-2222 for assistance. A copy is 
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h 
above.
    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.
    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, NE., Washington, DC 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.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-4449 Filed 2-24-00; 8:45 am]
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