[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 41716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-15405]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order and Soliciting Comments, 
Motions to Intervene, and Protests

June 12, 2002.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Petition for Declaratory Order.
    b. Docket No: DI02-5-000.
    c. Date Filed: June 4, 2002.
    d. Applicant: University of Idaho.
    e. Name of Project: Taylor Ranch.
    f. Location: The Taylor Ranch Project, constructed in 1997, is 
connected to a pre-existing domestic and irrigation water system, 
installed in the 1950's, whose water intake is located on the Payette 
National Forest land in T. 20 N., R. 13 E., sec. 3, Boise Meridian. The 
project's generator is located on private lands. The water is diverted 
from Pioneer Creek, a tributary to Big Creek and the Middle Fork Salmon 
River, Valley County, Idaho.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 
USC 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: Gerard Billington, University of Idaho, 
Capital Planning and Budget, P.O. Box 443162, Moscow, ID 83844-3162, 
telephone number (208) 885-6468, e-mail [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Diane M. Murray, (202) 208-0735, or E-mail address: 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: July 15, 2002.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
Magalie R. Salas, 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. Any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office. See, 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web 
site at http://www.ferc.gov.
    Please include the docket number (DI02-5-000) on any comments, 
protests, or motions filed.
    k. Description of Project: The existing project consists of a 750-
watt generator and appurtenant facilities.
    When a Petition for Declaratory Order 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.
    l. 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 web at http://www.ferc.gov using the 
``RIMS'' link, select ``Docket#'' and follow the instructions (call 
202-208-2222 for assistance).
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. 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.
    o. 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 Docket Number of the 
particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion 
to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the 
Applicant specified in the particular application.
    p. 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.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-15405 Filed 6-18-02; 8:45 am]
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