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[FR Doc No: 94-30970]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Project Nos. 11491-000, et al.
Hydroelectric Applications, et al.; [White River Falls,
Hydroelectric, et al.]; Notice of 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: Preliminary Permit.
b. Project No.: 11491-000.
c. Date filed: July 26, 1994.
d. Applicant: White River Falls Hydro, Inc.
e. Name of Project: White River Hydroelectric.
f. Location: On White River, in Wasco County (near the town of
Maupin), Oregon; partially on U.S. lands administered by the Bureau of
Land Management. Sections 6, 7, 8, & 12 in Township 4 South, Ranges 13
& 14 East; Willamette Meridian.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Secs. 791(a)-
825(r).
h. Applicant Contact:
Mr. Joseph M. Keating, 847 Pacific Street, Placerville, CA 95667,
(916) 622-9013.
i. FERC Contact: Surender M. Yepuri, P.E., (202) 218-2847.
j. Comment Date: February 9, 1995.
k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of:
(1) An existing 8-foot-high diversion weir owned by the State of
Oregon; (2) a reservoir with a pool elevation 1,020 MSL; (3) a 2400-
foot-long, 12-foot-diameter tunnel; (4) a 300-foot-long steel lined
pressure tunnel; (5) a 180-foot-long, 60-foot-wide concrete powerhouse
containing turbine-generator units with a total capacity of 9,000 kW;
(6) an adit to facilitate tunnel construction; (7) a transmission line;
and (8) appurtenant structures.
The project would generate an estimated 20 GWh of energy annually.
The estimated cost of the studies to be conducted under the preliminary
permit is $250,000. No new roads would be needed for conducting studies
under the preliminary permit.
l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold to a local
utility.
m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
2 a. Type of Application: Transfer of License.
b. Project No: 10440-024.
c. Date Filed: November 18, 1994.
d. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company.
e. Name of Project: Black Bear Lake.
f. Location: On Black Bear Lake, in the First Judicial District on
Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a)-
825(r).
h. Applicant Contact:
Robert S. Grimm, President, Alaska Power & Telephone Company, 191
Otto Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (206) 385-1733.
Alan D. See, President, BBL Hydro, Inc., P.O. Box 459, Skagway, AK
99840, (907) 983-2902.
i. FERC Contact: Diane M. Murray, (202) 219-2682.
j. Comment Date: January 23, 1995.
k. Description: The licensee states the transfer will simplify the
ratemaking process and will permit the possibility of financing the
project on the security of the project itself.
l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
B, C1, and D2.
Standard Paragraphs
A5. Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a competing
application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit
the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an
application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date
for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a
timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the
competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b)(1) and
(9) and 4.36.
A7. Preliminary Permit--Any qualified development applicant
desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the
Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular
application, either a competing development application or a notice of
intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of
intent to file a development application allows an interested person to
file the competing application no later than 120 days after the
specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b)(1) and (9) and
4.36.
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.
A10. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit,
if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit with be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
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.
C. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'',
``PROTEST'', ``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. An additional copy must be sent
to Director, Division of Project Review, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Room 1027, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any
notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must
also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in
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 comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
Dated: December 9, 1994, Washington, D.C.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-30970 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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