[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 69 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 17621] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-9265] [[Page 17621]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Filed With the Commission April 4, 1997. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment to License. b. Project No: 2852-008. c. Date Filed: September 20, 1996; revised March 10, 1997. d. Applicant: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. e. Name of Project: Keuka Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: Mudd Creek; Waneta and Lamoka Lakes; and Keuka Lake in Steuben and Schuyler Counties, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR Sec. 4.200. h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Carol Howland, New York State Electric & Gas Corp., Corporate Drive-Kirkwood Industrial Park, P.O. Box 5224, Binghamton, NY 13902-5224, (607) 762-8881. i. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking (202) 219-2656. j. Comment Date: May 12, 1997. k. Description of Amendment: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (licensee) filed an application to amend article 31 of its license for the Keuka Hydroelectric Project. Article 31 of the license states: Article 31: To protect fish, wildlife, and recreational resources, the licensee shall operate the project in such a manner that the levels of Waneta and Lamoka Lakes are maintained between elevations 1,099.0 and 1,098.0 feet mean sea level (msl) between Memorial Day and October 1, and between elevations 1,099.0 and 1,096.0 feet msl the remainder of the year. In its amendment application, the licensee proposes to add the following provisions to article 31: During high flow conditions like storm events, the licensee may maintain Waneta and Lamoka Lakes a maximum of 0.5 foot above the upper lake limit. During drought conditions, the licensee may maintain Waneta and Lamoka Lakes a maximum of 0.5 foot below lower lake limits. The provisions in its amendment application would allow the licensee to maintain lake levels slightly above or below article 31's current requirements only during times of abnormally high or low flows. Under normal conditions, the licensee would maintain lake levels within article 31's current requirements. The project has a large drainage area and limited capacity to pass flows. A single storm can raise lake levels above the maximum 1,099.0 foot limit. During drought, evaporation and other losses can reduce the lake levels below minimum levels. The licensee's proposed amendment would reduce instances of noncompliance with article 31 due to weather circumstances beyond the licensee's control. l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B, C1, and D2. 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, 888 First 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 comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-9265 Filed 4-9-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M