[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 36762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-17543]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 344 California]


Southern California Edison; Notice Soliciting Applications

July 9, 2001.
    On April 24, 1998, the Southern California Edison Company, licensee 
for the San Gorgonio Nos. 1 and 2 Hydroelectric Project No. 344, filed 
a notice of intent to file an application for a new license, pursuant 
to Section 15(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (Act). The original 
license for Project No. 344 was issued effective May 1, 1983 and 
expires April 26, 2003. The project occupies lands of the United States 
within the San Bernardino National Forest.
    The project is located on the San Gorgonio River, in San Bernardino 
County, California. The principal project works consist of: (a) Two 
diversion dams; (b) concrete-lined canals; (c) two water tanks; (d) two 
forebays; (e) two penstocks; (f) two powerhouses with a total installed 
capacity of 2,440 kilowatts, (g) two switchyards; (h) a transmission 
line; and (i) appurtenant facilities.
    The licensee did not file an application for new license which was 
due by April 26, 2001. Pursuant to Section 16.25 of the Commission's 
Regulations, the Commission is soliciting applications from potential 
applicants other than the existing licensee. This is necessary because 
the deadline for filing an application for new license and any 
competing license applications, pursuant to Section 16.9 of the 
regulations, was April 26, 2001, and no other applications for license 
for this project were filed.
    The licensee is required to make available certain information 
described in Section 16.7 of the regulations. For more information from 
the licensee contact Mr. Walt Pagel, Southern California Edison 
Company, 300 North Lone Hill Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773 or (909) 394-
8720.
    A potential applicant that files a notice of intent within 90 days 
from the date of issuance of this notice: (1) May apply for a license 
under part I of the Act and part 4 (except Section 4.38) of the 
Commission's Regulations within 18 months of the date on which it files 
its notice; and (2) must comply with the requirements of Sections 16.8 
and 16.10 of the Commission's Regulations.
    Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Tim Looney 
at (202) 219-2852 or by email at [email protected].

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-17543 Filed 7-12-01; 8:45 am]
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