[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53148-53149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21712]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Application for Amendment of Licenses To Incorporate
Interim Fish Passage Plan and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene
and Protests
Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC. Project No. 2322-054
Project No. 2325-077
Merimil Limited Partnership...... Project No. 2574-069
Project No. 2574-075
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Amendment of Licenses.
b. Project Nos: 2322-054, 2325-077, and 2574-069, 2574-075.
c. Date Filed: February 21, 2013 and March 29, 2013.
d. Applicant: Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC and Merimil Limited
Partnership.
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e. Name of Projects: Shawmut, Weston, and Lockwood Projects.
f. Location: The Shawmut, Weston, and Lockwood Projects are located
on the Kennebec River at river miles 66, 82 and 63, respectively, in
Kennebec and Somerset counties, Maine.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Kevin Bernier, 26 Katherine Dr. Hallowell, ME
04347, (207) 723-4341.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Mark Pawlowski (202) 502-6052,
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: September 26, 2015.
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 numbers (P-2322, P-2325, and P-2574, as
needed) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed.
k. Description of Request: Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC,
licensee for the Shawmut (P-2322) and Weston Projects (P-2325), and
Merimil Limited Partnership, licensee for the Lockwood Project (P-
2574), request Commission approval to amend the licenses for these
projects to incorporate the provisions of an Interim Species Protection
Plan (ISPP) for Atlantic salmon. Under the proposed ISPP, the licensees
would identify and conduct studies of existing upstream and downstream
fish passage facilities used for Atlantic salmon with the goal of
identifying potential enhancement measures to improve fish passage
facilities at the above projects. In addition, the proposed ISPP
includes an addendum with handling procedures to protect Atlantic and
shortnose sturgeon at the Lockwood Project (P-2325).
l. Locations of the Application: A copy of each 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. These filings 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 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. 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'', ``PROTESTS'', 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). 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 27, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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