[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 39751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19136]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Protests, 
and Motions To Intervene

July 26, 2001.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Transfer of License.
    b. Project No: 2004-104.
    c. Date Filed: July 17, 2001.
    d. Applicants: Holyoke Water Power Company (HWP) and the City of 
Holyoke Gas & Electric Department (HG&E)
    e. Name and Location of Project: The Holyoke Hydroelectric Project 
is located on the Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. 
The project does not occupy federal or tribal land.
    f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    g. Applicant Contacts: For HWP: Mr. James B. Vasile, Davis Wright 
Tremaine LLP, Suite 450, 1500 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005, 
(202) 508-6600. For HG&E: Mr. Ben Finklestein, Spiegel & McDiarmid, 
1350 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 879-
4000.
    h. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 219-2839.
    i. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to 
intervene: August 24, 2001.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Comments, protests, and motions 
to intervene may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of 
paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the 
Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm under 
the ``e-Filing'' link. Please include the project number (P-2004-104) 
on any comments or motions filed.
    j. Description of Proposal: The applicants request approval of a 
transfer of the license for Project No. 2004 from HWP to HG&E. This 
transfer is being sought in connection with a proposed sale of the 
Holyoke Hydroelectric Project to HG&E as part of a Settlement Agreement 
between HWP and HG&E, dated June 7, 2001.
    k. Locations of the application: Copies of this filing are on file 
with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This 
filing may be viewed on the Commission's web site at
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``RIMS'' link, select ``Docket #'' and 
follow the instructions ((202) 208-2222 for assistance). Comments, 
protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet 
in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions 
on the Commission's web site under the ``e-Filing'' link. A copy is 
also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item 
g above.
    l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    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, 
385.211, 385.214. 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.
    Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must bear 
in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION 
TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular 
application to which the filing refers. An additional copy must be sent 
to the Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A 
copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each 
representative of the Applicant specified in the particular 
application.
    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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-19136 Filed 7-31-01; 8:45 am]
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