[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 9, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-27716] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: November 9, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Project Nos. 2216-028, et al.] Hydroelectric Applications [Power Authority of the State of New York, et al.]; Applications Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: 1 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2216-028. c. Dated Filed: May 26, 1994. d. Applicant: Power Authority of the State of New York. e. Name of Project: Niagara Power Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Niagara river in the Towns of Lewiston and Niagara, Niagara County, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)- 825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Power Authority of the State of New York, Charles M. Pratt, General Counsel, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, (212) 468-6751. i. FERC Contact: David T. Tran, Civil Engineer, (202) 219-2674. j. Comment Date: December 15, 1994. k. Description of Proposed Action: The Power Authority of the State of New York, licensee for the Niagara Power Project, proposes to remove the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant (LPGP) expansion from the project license. The LPGP expansion consists of a new intake/outlet structure at the Lewiston Reservoir, two new 22-foot-diameter steel and concrete power tunnels, a new powerhouse containing two 30 MW pump-turbine units, a new tailrace channel, and a new 1,500-foot long, 230-kW transmission line. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. 2 a. Type of Application: Amendment to Project Design. b. Project No: 10228-007. c. Date Filed: October 14, 1994. d. Applicant: Cannelton Hydroelectric Project, L.P. e. Name of Project: Cannelton. f. Location: On the existing United States Army Corps of Engineers' Cannelton Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Hancock County, Kentucky. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)- 825(r). h. Applicant Contact: James B. Price, President, Cannelton Hydro Project, L.P., 120 Calumet Court, Aiken, SC 29803, (803) 642-2749. i. FERC Contact: Mohamad Fayyad, (202) 219-2665. j. Comment Date: December 15, 1994. k. Description of Amendment: Licensee proposes the following design changes: (1) Installing 240 bulb-type generating units rated at 330 kW each, instead of the licensed three 26,670-kW large units, and (2) extending the project's transmission line about 8.3 miles. The change in project design eliminates the need for a powerhouse, where the smaller units would be fitted in modules in the gate bays of the existing dam; each module will contain 30 units in two horizontal rows of 15 units. The proposed transmission line alignment will be along an existing utility line to the point of interconnection with LG&E's Cloverport substation. This proposed alignment would require the clearing of about 52 acres of woods. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. 3 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 10934-003. c. Dated Filed: August 23, 1994. d. Applicant: William B. Ruger, Jr. e. Name of Project: Sugar River II. f. Location: Sugar River, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)- 825(r). h. Applicant Contact: John R. Asp, 33 Roosevelt Drive, Suite 404, Derby, CT 06418, (203) 732-3525. i. FERC Contact: David T. Tran (202) 219-2674. j. Comment Date: December 12, 1994. k. Description of Amendment: To shorten the bypass reach of river by 650 feet by relocating the proposed dam in a downstream direction and substituting an open canal with a seven-foot-diameter buried steel penstock. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. 4 a. Type of Application: Small Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 11459-001 (Note: Duplicate notices of this application were issued on October 21, 1994 and October 31, 1994.) c. Date filed: March 18, 1994. d. Applicant: Washington County Water Conservancy District. e. Name of Project: Quail Creek No. 2 Hydroelectric Facility. f. Location: On the existing Quail Creek irrigation and water supply project on the Virgin River and Quail Creek in Washington County, Utah. Section 36, Township 41 South, Range 14 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Secs. 791(a)- 825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Morgan S. Jensen, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, Washington County, Water Conservancy District, 136 North 100 East, Suite 1, St. George, UT 84770, (801) 673- 3617. i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 219-2839. j. Comment Date: December 23, 1994. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: (1) a new pipeline connecting to the existing Quail Creek Reservoir supply pipeline; (2) a 40-foot-wide, 85-foot-long powerhouse containing two generating units rated at 1.8 MW and producing an average annual output of 3.08 GWH; (3) a tailrace discharging flows to Stratton Regulating pond; and (4) a new outlet from the regulating pond returning flows to the Virgin River at the same point as the existing Quail Creek Reservoir outlet. l. Purpose of Project: Energy produced would be sold to Dixie/ Escalante Rural Electric Association and the City of Hurricane. m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: A2, A9, B, and D4. Standard Paragraphs A2. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. A9. Notice of intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. B. 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. C1. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. D2. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. D4. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, recommendations, terms and conditions and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice (December 30, 1994 for Project No. 11459-001). All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice (February 13, 1995 for Project No. 11459-001). Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or ``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Room 1027, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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, 1994, Washington, DC. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 94-27716 Filed 11-8-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P