[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 161 (Friday, August 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51968-51969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21159]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2493-152]


Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application for Amendment of 
License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.
    b. Project No.: 2493-152.
    c. Date Filed: July 15, 2011.
    d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: on the Snoqualmie River, in King, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Lynda Kupfer, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S 
PSE-09N, P. O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009-0868, (425) 456-2047, e-
mail: [email protected]; and Kendall Cammermeyer, Puget Sound 
Energy, Inc., M/S PSE-09N, P.O. Box 90868, Bellevue, WA 98009-0868, 
(425) 462-3372, e-mail: [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Jake Tung, (202) 502-8757, [email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: August 26, 2011.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. If unable to be 
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an 
original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426. Commenters

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can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior 
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information 
at the end of your comments. Please include the project number (P-2493-
152) on any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Application: The applicant's license authorizes 
to construct a 0.15-mile-long, 13.8-kV, three-phase underground 
transmission line to transfer power from the Plant 1 powerhouse to a 
switching station located on the opposite bank of the Snoqualmie River. 
The applicant instead proposes to construct a 0.06-mile-long, 115-kV, 
three-phase overhead transmission line. The applicant indicates that: 
(1) The proposed overhead line will simplify construction, achieve 
operational economic efficiencies, and improve reliability; (2) the 
proposed transmission line will be located on the licensee's fee-owned 
property and easements that are currently within the project boundary; 
and (3) no federally-owned lands are involved with or affected by this 
amendment.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public 
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, 
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also 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 (P-2493) to access the document. You 
may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and 
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, 
call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail [email protected], for TTY, call 
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item (h) above.
    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, 
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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the 
name of the applicant and the project number of the application to 
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone 
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise 
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All 
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their 
evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate 
to project works which are the subject of the amendment application. 
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the 
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served 
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the 
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the 
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve 
a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other 
filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof 
of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the 
Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 
385.2010.

    Dated: August 12, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-21159 Filed 8-18-11; 8:45 am]
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