[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 174 (Monday, September 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42681-42682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19115]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 4784-089]


Topsham Hydro Partners LP; Notice of Application for Amendment of 
License To Incorporate Final Species Protection Plan 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: Amendment of license.
    b. Project No.: P-4784-089.
    c. Date Filed: December 22, 2016.
    d. Applicant: Topsham Hydro Partners LP.
    e. Name of Project: Pejepscot Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The Pejepscot Project is located on the Androscoggin 
River in Sagadahoc, Cumberland, and Androscoggin Counties, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Kelly Maloney, Licensing and Compliance 
Manager, Topsham Hydro Partners LP, 150 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 
04240; (207) 775-5605.
    i. FERC Contact: B. Peter Yarrington (202) 502-6129; 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: 30 days from the issuance 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: 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 docket number (P-4784-089) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: Topsham Hydro Partners LP, licensee for 
the Pejepscot Project, requests that the Commission amend the project 
license to incorporate its proposed Final

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Species Protection Plan (Final SPP) to help protect Gulf of Maine 
Distinct Population Segment Atlantic salmon, which are listed as 
endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Under the Final SPP, 
the licensee would build upon monitoring, evaluation and protection 
work performed under its Interim SPP, which was approved in an order 
issued November 28, 2012. Work under the Final SPP would include 
monitoring Atlantic salmon movement through the project's existing 
upstream and downstream fish passage facilities, conducting a 
downstream passage effectiveness study in 2018, and conducting an 
upstream passage effectiveness study if certain trigger conditions are 
met. Under the Final SPP, the licensee would continue existing measures 
to minimize and avoid take of Atlantic salmon, and participate in 
mapping of nearby salmon habitat. The licensee would also explore 
opportunities to increase access to upstream salmon habitat, based on 
the results of the 2018 downstream passage study. On August 30, 2017, 
pursuant to section 7 of the ESA, the National Marine Fisheries Service 
filed a Biological Opinion for the licensee's Final SPP.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is 
available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or 
may 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. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected], (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). 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: September 1, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-19115 Filed 9-8-17; 8:45 am]
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