[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.
[FR Doc. 2015-21712 Filed 9-1-15; 8:45 am]
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