[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 174 (Friday, September 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55204-55205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22053]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[ Project No. 943-117]


 Pubic Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County; Notice of 
Application Accepted for Filing 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: 
water withdrawal.
    b. Project No.: 943-117.
    c. Date Filed: July 31, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, 
Washington.
    e. Name of Project: Rock Island Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed non-project use would be located on the 
Wenatchee River, near the confluence with the Columbia River.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Michelle Smith, Public Utility District 
No. 1 of Chelan County, Licensing and Compliance Manager, 327 N. 
Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801, (509) 661-4180.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Andrea Claros, (202) 502-8171, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, is September 17, 2012.
    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 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-943-117) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The Public Utility District No. 1 of 
Chelan County requests Commission approval to authorize Pioneer Water 
Users Association (PWUA) to construct a new point of water diversion 
within the Rock Island Hydroelectric Project boundary, on the Wenatchee 
River, adjacent to the upstream side of the State Road 285 bridge. PWUA 
proposes to construct a pump intake, fish screen and pipeline. The new 
point of diversion would pump a maximum of 4.9 million gallons per day, 
from May to September to upstream agricultural lands. The pipeline 
would connect to a pump house and approximately 4 miles of pressurized 
pipe, outside of the project boundary. This new system would replace an 
existing 54-mile open ditch irrigation system. PWUA also proposes to 
remove an in-river diversion structure located north of the town of 
Monitor. The purpose of the new water diversion is to improve aquatic 
habitat conditions and increase instream flows in the Wenatchee River.
    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/efiling.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 1-866-208-3676 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. 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: All filings 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. 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.


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    Dated: August 31, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-22053 Filed 9-6-12; 8:45 am]
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