[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78797-78798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27069]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2246-046]
Yuba County Water Agency; 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. Types of Application: Amend license to re-develop recreation
area.
b. Project No.: 2246-046.
c. Date Filed: September 6, 2016.
d. Applicants: Yuba County Water Agency.
e. Name of Projects: Yuba River Development Project.
f. Location: New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Yuba County, California.
g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 4.200.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Curt Aikens, Yuba County Water Agency,
1220 F St., Marysville, CA 95901-4226, (530) 741-6278.
i. FERC Contact: David Rudisail, (202) 502-6376,
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests,
and recommendations is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by
the Commission. 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 number (P-2246-046) on
any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed.
k. Description of Request: Yuba County Water Agency proposes to re-
develop the Cottage Creek Picnic Area which was destroyed by fire in
August 2010. The new Cottage Creek Group Campground would remain within
the construction footprint of the previous development and would be
constructed in two phases. Only phase one is subject to approval at
this time. Phase one would be completed within 1.5 years of approval
and would be authorized under the existing license. Phase one would
include: (1) Five double campsites with each consisting of a paved
vehicle spur with two single vehicle spaces and two recreational
vehicle camping spaces and a living space with one group-sized fire
ring, two bear resistant food lockers, two picnic tables and two tent
pads; (2) a host campsite with a paved vehicle spur and a septic hook-
up with a holding tank; (3) a potable water system consisting of water
hydrants within the campground and an underground distribution system
that would connect to the existing recreation water system; (4) a two-
unit vault restroom building; (5) a paved circulation road with vehicle
barriers; (6) a multi-panel information sign; (7) a paved overflow
parking area for nine single vehicles; and (8) trash facilities,
including a dumpster and individual receptacles.
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/efiling.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
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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 license proposed re-
development. 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: November 3, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-27069 Filed 11-8-16; 8:45 am]
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