97-9265. Notice of Application Filed With the Commission

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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, [phone].
    i. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking [phone].
    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]
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