[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 154 (Thursday, August 9, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41870-41871]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19986]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


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

August 3, 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 Licenses.
    b. Project Nos: 2255-050, 2291-065, and 2292-052.
    c. Date Filed: July 17, 2001.
    d. Applicants: Nekoosa Papers, Inc. (Nekoosa) and Domtar Wisconsin 
Dam Corp. (Domtar Wisconsin).
    e. Name and Location of Projects: The Centralia Project No. 2255, 
the Port Edwards Project No. 2291, and the Nekoosa Project No. 2292 are 
located on the Wisconsin River in Wood County, Wisconsin. These 
projects do not occupy federal or tribal lands.
    f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)--825(r).
    g. Applicant Contacts: For Nekoosa: Mr. Matthew D. Manahan, Pierce 
Atwood, One Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 791-1189. For 
Domtar Wisconsin: Mr. Sean Mahoney, Verrill & Dana, LLP, One Portland 
Square, P.O. Box 586, Portland, ME 04112, (207) 774-4000.
    h. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 219-2839.
    i. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: September 7, 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 
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. Please include the 
noted project numbers on any comments or motions filed.
    j. Description of Proposal: The Applicants propose a transfer of 
the licenses for the Centralia, Port Edwards, and Nekoosa hydroelectric 
projects from Nekoosa to Domtar Wisconsin. The transfer is sought in 
connection with Domtar Wisconsin's intended acquisition of the project 
resources from Nekoosa. The Applicants state that the personnel who 
currently manage and operate the projects for Nekoosa will continue to 
do so for Domtar Wisconsin.
    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). 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, .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.
    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

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agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-19986 Filed 8-8-01; 8:45 am]
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