[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1721-1722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-443]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 12606-000, 2545-091]


Post Falls Hydroelectric Project, Spokane River Developments 
Project, Avista Corporation Spokane, WA; Notice of Intent To Hold a 
Public Meeting To Discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for 
the Spokane River Developments and Post Falls Hydroelectric Projects

January 9, 2007.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) 
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)(18 CFR 
Part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]) the Office of Energy 
Projects staff (staff) reviewed the applications for New Major Licenses 
for the Spokane River Developments and Post Falls Project Hydroelectric 
Projects. Staff prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) 
for the projects which are located on the Spokane River, Washington.
    The DEIS contains staff's analysis of the potential environmental 
effects of the projects and concludes that licensing the projects, with 
staff's recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal 
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. 
Copies of the DEIS have been sent to Federal, State, and local 
agencies; public interest groups; and individuals on the Commission's 
mailing list.
    A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission's 
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at 
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket 
number (P-2545) or (P-12606), to access the document. For assistance, 
contact FERC Online Support at [email protected] or toll-free 
at (866) 208-2376, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    Comments should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426. All comments must be filed by March 6, 2007, and should 
reference Project Nos. 2545-091 and 12606-000. Comments may be filed 
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission 
strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) 
and instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov 
under the eLibrary link.
    In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, the public 
is invited to attend one or both meetings that will be held in Spokane, 
Washington to receive comments on the draft EIS. Both meetings are open 
to anyone who would like to provide comments. The meeting format will 
be the same for either meeting. The meetings will be recorded by a 
court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become 
part of the Commission's public record for the project. The time and 
location of the meetings are as follows:
    Date: February 8, 2007.
    Times: Morning Meeting 9 a.m.--12 noon (PST); Evening Meeting 6 
p.m.--9 p.m.
    Place: Doubletree Spokane City Center Hotel, Ballrooms A/B.
    Address: 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington.
    Telephone: 509-744-2313.

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    For Further Information Contact: John Blair at (202) 502-6092 or at 
[email protected].

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-443 Filed 1-12-07; 8:45 am]
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