[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 58821]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23512]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 637-086]


Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County; Notice of 
Application Accepted for Filing, 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. Type of Application: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 637-086.
    c. Date Filed: August 30, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County.
    e. Name of Project: Lake Chelan Project No. 637 Hydroelectric 
Project.
    f. Location: On the Chelan River, near the City of Chelan in Chelan 
County, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Michelle Smith, Licensing & Compliance 
Manager, Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, 327 N. 
Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801, Telephone No. (509) 663-8121.
    i. FERC Contact: Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, (202) 502-6191, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, October 19, 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-637-086) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of proposed amendment: The licensee submitted the 
filing to reflect a change on the hydraulic capacity of the project as 
a result of an upgrade and modernization of the project. The proposed 
upgrade of the units was authorized by the Commission in an order 
issued in 2009. The as-built hydraulic capacity of the project is 2,600 
cfs, which is 100 cfs higher than the designed (authorized) hydraulic 
capacity of 2,500 cfs. The licensee is not proposing any changes to the 
existing project operation.
    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 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: 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 license surrender. 
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: September 18, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-23512 Filed 9-21-12; 8:45 am]
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