[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 42715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17654]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 9784-002]


North American Hydro Holdings, LLC; Notice of Application 
Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and 
Comments

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Amendment to Exemption.
    b. Project No: 9784-002.
    c. Date Filed: June 16, 2012; supplemented June 29, 2012.
    d. Applicant: North American Hydro Holdings, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Manawa Dam Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the North Branch of the 
Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Scott Klabunde, Vice President, Operations, 
North American Hydro Holdings, LLC, 116 State Street, P.O. Box 167, 
Neshkoro, WI 54960, (920) 293-8087.
    i. FERC Contact: John K. Novak at (202) 502-6076 or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests, and comments 
is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    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: The Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20426. Commenters 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-9784-002) on any motions, 
protests, or comments filed.
    k. Description of Application: North American Hydro Holdings, LLC 
is requesting a temporary variance in the operating range of 99.4 feet 
to 99.9 feet (Wisconsin DNR datum) for the purpose of drawing down the 
Manawa project reservoir to conduct needed dam safety repair work. A 
drawdown of eight feet is proposed and would commence on August 1, 
2012. Refill of the reservoir is expected to start by November 15, 
2012. Measures will be in place to protect environmental resources in 
the project impoundment and listed mussel species downstream of the dam 
during the drawdown period.
    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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits 
in the docket number field to access the document. You may also 
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to 
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or 
other pending projects. For assistance, call (866) 208-3676 or email 
[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. Motions to Intervene, Protests, and Comments: Anyone may submit 
a motion to intervene, protest, or comments 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 motions to intervene, 
protests, or comments 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 ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' 
``PROTEST,'' or ``COMMENTS'' 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 intervening, protesting, or 
commenting; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
385.2001 through 385.2005. All motions to intervene, protests, or 
comments must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply 
with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All motions to intervene, 
protests, or comments should relate to project works which are the 
subject of the application. Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant. A copy of any motion to 
intervene or protest 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: July 13, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-17654 Filed 7-19-12; 8:45 am]
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