[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19061-19062]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7285]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2030-141]


Portland General Electric Company; Notice of Application and 
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

March 31, 2008.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment of Project License.
    b. Project No.: 2030-141.
    c. Date Filed: March 20, 2008.
    d. Applicant: Portland General Electric Company and the 
Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWS).
    e. Name of Project: Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Deschutes River in 
Jefferson County, Oregon. The project occupies 3,503.74 acres of 
federal and tribal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service (FS), 
U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Julie A. Keil, Director of Hydro 
Licensing, Portland General Electric Company, 121 SW Salmon, Portland, 
OR 97204, (503) 464-8864.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Christopher Yeakel at (202) 502-8132, or by e-mail: 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: 30 days from the 
date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
DHAC, PJ-12.1, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please 
include the project number (p-2030-141) on any comments or motions 
filed. 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. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.
    k. Description of Proposal: The licensees propose to amend the 
approved Recreation Resources Implementation Plan (RRIP) pursuant to 
article 424 of the project license by modifying the schedule and 
revising those measures outlined in table 1 of the RRIP. The proposed 
modifications consist of the addition, deletion, and postponement of 
various measures determined by the Recreation Resources Working Group 
to address resource concerns and evolving recreation needs. The 
specific proposed changes are detailed in the licensees' annual report 
pursuant to article 424 filed on March 20, 2008, and pertain to Cove 
Palisades State Park, Street Creek Boat Launch, Perry South and Monty 
Campgrounds, Pelton Bark, and Lake Billy Chinook. Proposed changes at 
Cove Palisades State Park include postponing of road repairs, 
installing additional parking, lawn areas, and a restroom, and 
eliminating a new trail segment to Willow Creek from the Canyon Rim 
Trail and a boat-in camping area. Proposed changes at Street Creek Boat 
Launch include the eliminating a new restroom and courtesy dock, 
delaying installation of additional gravel parking, and adding a 
measure to develop an

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operation and maintenance agreement with the FS for portable facilities 
that will be provided if and when the Perry South boat ramp is closed.
    l. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the 
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at 
http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket 
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to 
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected] or call toll-free 1-866-208-3676, or for 
TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    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'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as 
applicable, and the Project 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.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-7285 Filed 4-7-08; 8:45 am]
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