[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21443]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 739-033]
Appalachian Power; Notice of Temporary Variance of License 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: Temporary Variance of License.
b. Project No: 739-033.
c. Date Filed: August 7, 2012.
d. Applicant: Appalachian Power.
e. Name of Project: Claytor Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the New River in the Pulaski
County, Virginia.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Teresa Rogers, Appalachian Power, PO Box
2021, Roanoke, VA 24022, (540)-985-2441, [email protected].
i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, (202) 502-6778,
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: September 24, 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-739-033) on any comments or motions filed.
k. Description of Application: The licensee requests a temporary
variance to allow for a non-emergency impoundment drawdown that will
begin at 8 a.m. on November 7, 2012. The drawdown will proceed at a
rate of 1.0 foot per day for three days until the impoundment is at an
elevation of 1843 feet, or three feet below its normal elevation of
1846 feet. The impoundment will then be held at an elevation of 1843
feet until the evening of November 18, 2012, when reservoir refilling
will begin. The target date to complete reservoir refilling is November
21, 2012.
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 using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field (P-739) 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 amendment application.
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 23, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-21443 Filed 8-29-12; 8:45 am]
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