[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42714-42715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17657]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 [Project No. 9690-109]


Eagle Creek Hydropower, LLC, Eagle Creek Land Resources, LLC, 
Eagle Creek Water Resources, 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 License.
    b. Project No.: 9690-109.
    c. Date Filed: June 19, 2012.
    d. Applicants: Eagle Creek Hydropower, LLC; Eagle Creek Land 
Resources, LLC; and Eagle Creek Water Resources, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Rio Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Mongaup River in Orange 
County, New York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Robert Gates, Senior Vice President--
Operations, Eagle Creek Hydropower, LLC, Eagle Creek Water Resources, 
LLC, Eagle Creek Land Resources, LLC, 65 Madison Avenue, Suite 500, 
Morristown, NJ 07960, (973) 998-8403.
    i. FERC Contact: Steven Sachs at (202) 502-8666 or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests, and comments 
is 30 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-9690-109) on any motions, 
protests, or comments filed.
    k. Description of Application: The licensee proposes to install a 
second powerhouse containing a single 800 kilowatt turbine/generator 
unit designed to release the required 100 cubic foot per second minimum 
flow. The new powerhouse would be located about 300 feet downstream of 
the project's dam and draw water through a new 48-inch-diameter 
underground penstock which would tap into the project's existing 
pipeline. The licensee also proposes to construct a new access road, 
transmission line, and parking area associated with the new powerhouse.
    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

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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 12, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-17657 Filed 7-19-12; 8:45 am]
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