2019-03266. Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions: City and County of Denver, Colorado  

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    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

    a. Application Type: Application for Non-capacity Amendment and Conversion of License to an Exemption of Small Hydroelectric Power Project from Licensing.

    b. Project No: P-6916-011.

    c. Date Filed: January 4, 2019.

    d. Applicant: City and County of Denver, Colorado (Denver Water).

    e. Name of Project: Strontia Springs Hydroelectric Project.

    f. Location: The project is located on the South Platte River, in Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).

    h. Applicant Contact: Brian Gogas, Denver Water, 1600 West 12th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80204, (303) 628-6000.

    i. FERC Contact: Zeena Aljibury, (202) 502-6065, zeena.aljibury@ferc.gov.

    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission; reply comments are due 105 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (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. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-6916-011.

    k. Description of Request: City and County of Denver proposes to upgrade its turbine generator unit, which would increase the total installed capacity of the project to 1.25-MW, and to convert its license to an exemption. Denver Water is also proposing to construct a new switchyard adjacent to the powerhouse, and to adjust the existing project boundary to include the primary power line. During construction, the project would continue to operate normally, without any changes to the surface area, surface elevation, or existing impoundment. The construction activities are expected to take approximately three years to complete.

    l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission's website at http://www.ferc.gov/​docs-filing/​elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number P-6916 in the docket number field to access the documents. 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above and at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371.

    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, respectively. 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, Start Printed Page 6142PROTEST, 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 amendment. 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.

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    Dated: February 19, 2019.

    Kimberly D. Bose,

    Secretary.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-03266 Filed 2-25-19; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

Document Information

Published:
02/26/2019
Department:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2019-03266
Pages:
6141-6142 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Project No. 6916-011
PDF File:
2019-03266.Pdf