[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30066-30067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12603]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project Nos. 175-028 and 1988-086]
Pacific Gas and Electric Company; 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: Application for Temporary Variance of
Minimum Flow Requirements.
b. Project Nos.: 175-028 and 1988-086.
c. Date Filed: May 12, 2015.
d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (licensee).
e. Name of Projects: Balch and Haas-Kings River.
f. Location: North Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jaime Hoffman, License Coordinator,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mail Code: N13E, P.O. Box 770000, San
Francisco, CA 94177, Phone: (415) 973-1554.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. John Aedo, (415) 369-3335, or
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests,
and recommendations is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by
the Commission (June 3, 2015). The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests,
comments, or recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system at
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 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. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at [email protected], (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project numbers
(P-175-028 and 1988-086) on any comments, motions to intervene,
protests, or recommendations filed.
k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary
variance of the minimum flow requirements in Helms Creek, North Fork
Kings River
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and Dinkey Creek from June 1 to December 31, 2015. The licensee
requests Commission approval to adjust the instantaneous minimum flow
requirement to a 24-hour average flow regime. The licensee also
proposes to maintain minimum flows, such that the instantaneous
requirement is decreased: From 4 to 3 cfs in Helms Creek below
Courtright Dam (gage KI-17) from June 1 to November 30; from 2.5 to 2
cubic feet per second (cfs) in Helms Creek below Courtright Dam; from
15 to 10 cfs in the North Fork Kings River below Wishon Dam (gage KI-
27); from 15 to 10 cfs in the Dinkey Creek Siphon at Balch (gage KI-
31); from 2.5 to 2 cfs in the North Fork Kings River below Balch
Diversion Dam (gage KI-9); from 10 to 7 cfs in the North Fork Kings
River above Dinkey Creek (gage KI-21); and from 25 to 17 cfs in the
North Fork Kings River below Dinkey Creek (gage KI-22). The licensee
states that the flow reductions are necessary due to the ongoing
drought conditions and historic low snowpack levels this year.
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 proposed action. 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: May 19, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-12603 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am]
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