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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 2323-012, et al.]
Hydroelectric Applications [New England Power Company, et al.];
Applications
Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:
1a. Type of Application: New License.
b. Project No.: 2323-012.
c. Date Filed: December 27, 1991.
d. Applicant: New England Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Deerfield River Project.
f. Location: On the Deerfield River, Windham and Bennington
Counties, Vermont, and Franklin and Berkshire Counties, Massachusetts.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Mark E. Slade, New England Power Company,
25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01582, (508) 366-9011.
i. FERC Contact: Michael Dees (202) 219-2807.
j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D9.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been
accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this
time--see attached standard paragraph D9.
l. Description of Project: The Deerfield project consists of eight
facilities as follows:
Somerset
The Somerset facility, located on the East Branch of the Deerfield
River, consists of (1) an earthfill dam structure about 110 feet high
and 2,101 feet long with a crest elevation of 2133.58 feet (MSL), (2)
main outlet works located at the eastern end of the dam which consists
of two gated, 48 inch diameter pipes that are used to control reservoir
discharge and (3) a side channel spillway located at the western end of
the dam with a crest elevation of 2133.58 (MSL). The spillway channel
is about 800 feet long, 45 feet wide, and from 6 to 30 feet deep. The
(4) impoundment is about 5.6 miles long, and has a gross surface area
of about 1,514 acres (AC), a gross storage capacity of 57,345 acre-feet
(AF), a usable storage capacity of 20,614 (AF) and a normal pool
headwater elevation range of 2,113.10 to 2,128.10 feet msl. There are
no power generating units at this facility and therefore, no diversion
canals or penstocks.
Searsburg
The Searsburg facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam structure
about 50 feet high and 475 feet long with a 137 foot long concrete
gravity spillway, with a crest elevation of 1749.66 feet msl, topped
with 5-foot flashboards (from May 1 to October 31), (2) intake and
penstock with (a) wood stave conduit 8 feet in diameter and 18,412 feet
long, (b) steel differential surge tank 50 feet in diameter and 34 feet
high, and (c) steel penstock 6.5 feet in diameter and 495 feet long.
Bond Brook, which enters the Deerfield River at RM 58.6, is diverted
into the 8-foot diameter wood stave conduit, (3) a powerhouse
containing one vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a nameplate
capacity of 4,160 kW, (4) an impoundment, about 0.9 miles long, a gross
storage capacity of 412 AF, a usable storage capacity range of 67 to
197 AF, and a normal pool elevation range of 1746.66 to 1754.66 feet
msl, and (5) appurtenant facilities.
Harriman
The Harriman facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam 215.5 feet
high and 1,250 feet long, (2) a storage reservoir, 9 miles long, having
a surface area of about 2,039 AC, a gross storage capacity of 117,300
AF, a usable storage capacity of 103,375 AF (from elevation 1405.66 to
1491.66 feet msl), and a normal pool headwater elevation of 1449.70 to
1491.66 feet msl; (3) morning glory spillway, with sixteen gates, at a
sill elevation of 1491.66 msl, topped with 6-foot-high flashboards, and
(4) an intake tunnel and penstocks which convey water to the powerhouse
by means of two-eight foot diameter valves. Water is conveyed through
these valves to the powerhouse via (a) a 12,812-foot-long, 14-foot-
diameter concrete lined horseshoe shaped tunnel, (b) a steel
differential surge tank 34 feet in diameter and 184 feet high, (c) and
three steel penstocks 9 feet in diameter and 620 feet long. The (5)
powerhouse contains three vertical Francis hydroelectric units with a
total hydraulic capacity of 1,600 cfs, and a nameplate capacity of
11,200 kW each, as well as appurtenant facilities.
Sherman
The Sherman facility consists of (1) an earthfill dam which is 110
feet high and 810 feet long, with a crest elevation of 1129.66 feet
msl; (2) a 179-foot-long concrete gravity spillway, with a crest
elevation of 1103.66 feet msl, topped with 4-foot-high flashboards
which operate year-round; (3) a concrete and brick intake structure and
penstock which conveys water to the powerhouse via a concrete conduit
98 feet in length with a cross-sectional area of 142 square feet, and a
steel penstock 13 feet in diameter and 227 feet long; (4) an
impoundment, about 2 miles long, having (a) a surface area of about 218
AC; (b) a gross storage capacity of 3,593 AF; (c) a useable storage
capacity of 1,359 AF; and (d) a normal pool headwater elevation range
of 1104.66 to 1107.66 feet msl. There are no diversion canals or
tunnels associated with the Sherman Development. The (5) powerhouse
contains (a) one vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a capacity of
7,200 kW, and (b) other appurtenant facilities.
Deerfield No. 5
The Deerfield No. 5 facility consists of (1) two dams. The
Deerfield No. 5 Dam, is comprised of (a) a concrete gravity spillway
about 35 feet high and 90 feet long, with a top elevation of 1,109.66
feet msl, topped with 8-foot-high hydraulic steel flap gates which
maintain a normal reservoir elevation of 1027.66 feet msl, and a (b)
concrete intake structure, consisting of two 8-foot wide by 7.75 foot-
high sluice gates, with a sill elevation of 1002.28 feet msl, and a
single 12.5 foot by 13-foot intake gate with a sill elevation of
1008.16 msl. There is a small diversion structure on Dunbar Brook which
is a concrete gravity structure approximately 12 feet high and 160 feet
long. The Deerfield No. 5 facility contains (2) conveyance sections of
tunnel, concrete conduit, and canal totaling 14,941 feet, as well as
(3) a steel penstock 10 feet in diameter and 400 feet long. The (4)
impoundment is about 0.75 miles long, having a surface area of about 38
AC, a storage capacity of 118 AF, and a normal pool headwater elevation
range of 1022.66 to 1026.66 feet msl. The (5) powerhouse contains one
vertical Francis hydroelectric unit with a nameplate capacity of 17,550
kW and a hydraulic capacity of 1,250 cfs. The minimum turbine flow is
500 cfs. The (5) switchyard is located on River Road across from the
Bear Swamp Visitor's Center and contains appurtenant facilities.
Deerfield No. 4
The Deerfield No. 4 facility contains (1) an earthfill dam (with a
concrete core) about 50 feet high and 160 feet long, (2) a 241 foot
long concrete gravity spillway with a crest elevation of 465.66 feet
msl, topped with 6- to 8-foot-high wooden flashboards; and (3) three
sluice gates located in the east abutment, two with a sill elevation of
462.66 feet msl and another with a sill elevation of 4642.66 feet msl.
The (4) impoundment is about 2 miles long, having a surface area of
about 75 AC, a gross storage capacity of 467 AF, and a usable storage
capacity of 432 AF, and a normal pool headwater elevation range of
465.66 to 473.66 feet msl. The (5) power tunnel conveys water from the
intake structure at the impoundment via a 12.5-foot-diameter, 1,514-
foot-long concrete and brick-lined horseshoe shaped tunnel that leads
to the powerhouse forebay. The (6) powerhouse contains three horizontal
Francis hydroelectric units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 kW each,
and a hydraulic capacity of 1,490 cfs. The powerhouse also contains
appurtenant facilities.
Deerfield No. 3
The Deerfield No. 3 Dam is composed of (1) a concrete gravity
spillway about 15 feet high and 475 feet long with a crest elevation of
396.66 feet msl, topped with 6-foot-high wooden flashboards; (2) 2
sluice gates and a (3) power tunnel intake located in the south
abutment. The power tunnel exiting the gated intake is a 677-foot-long,
17-foot-wide by 12.5-foot-high concrete conduit. The (4) impoundment is
about 1.3 miles long, having a surface area of about 42 AC, a gross
storage capacity of 221 AF, a usable storage capacity of 200 AF and a
normal pool headwater elevation range of 396.66 to 402.66 feet msl. The
(5) Deerfield No. 3 powerhouse contains three horizontal Francis
hydroelectric units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 kW each and a
hydraulic capacity of 1,490 cfs. The (6) switchyard is located within
the powerhouse and contains appurtenant facilities.
Deerfield No. 2
The Deerfield No. 2 facility contains a (1) concrete gravity
spillway about 70 feet high and 447 feet long, with a top elevation of
284.66 feet msl, topped with 6-foot-high wooden flashboards and four
sluice gates. The (2) impoundment is about 1.5 miles long, with a
surface area of about 63.5 AC, a gross storage capacity of 350 AF, a
usable storage capacity of 300 AF, and a normal pool headwater
elevation range of 284.66 to 290.66 feet msl. The (3) powerhouse is
located adjacent to the Deerfield No. 2 Dam, thus there are no canals,
conduits, or tunnels required at this development. The powerhouse
contains three horizontal Francis hydroelectric units with a nameplate
capacity of 1,600 kW each and a hydraulic capacity of 1,450 cfs. The
(4) switchyard is located within the powerhouse and contains
appurtenant facilities.
The existing project would also be subject to Federal takeover
under Sections 14 and 15 of the Federal Power Act.
m. Purpose of Project: The purpose of the project is to generate
electric energy to meet New England Power Company's peak energy demand
and provide electric system operating reserves.
n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A4 and D9.
o. Available Location of Application: A copy of the application, as
amended and supplemented, is available for inspection and reproduction
at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch,
located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC
20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at New England Power Company, 25 Research
Drive, Westborough, MA, 01582.
p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for
preparation of the environmental document for the issuance of a Federal
hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
is using a scoping process to identify significant environmental issues
related to the construction and operation or the continued operation of
hydropower projects. The staff will review all issues raised during the
scoping process and identify issues deserving of study and also
deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope of the
environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis indicates
that any issues presented in the scoping process would have little
potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues will be
identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed analysis
will be given.
q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource
agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other
interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the
Commission any information that they believe will assist the Commission
staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the site-
specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed licensing
activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to provide
information related to the following items:
Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may
contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the
analysis and identifying significant environmental issues.
Identification of and information from any other EIS or
similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed
licensing activities in the subject river basin.
Existing information and any data that would aid in
describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other
developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and
socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management
histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the
reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, any wetland
habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within
the basin.
Identification of any federal, state or local resource
plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or
basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment
facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs.
Documentation that would support a conclusion that the
project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and
beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be
excluded for further study or excluded from further consideration of
cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should
include, but not be limited to: how the project(s) interact with other
projects within the river basin or other developmental activities;
results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from
federal, state, and local agencies.
Comments concerning the scope of the environmental document should
be filed by the deadline date.
2a. Type of Application: New license.
b. Projects Nos.: 2404-017 and 2419-007.
c. Date Filed: December 30, 1991.
d. Applicant: Thunder Bay Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Thunder Bay and Hillman Hydro Project.
f. Location: On the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, Alcona, and
Montmorency Counties, Michigan.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Roger Steed, President, Thunder Bay Power
Company, 10850 Traverse Hwy., suite 1101, Traverse City, MI 49684,
(616) 941-5444.
i. FERC Contact: Ed Lee (202) 219-2809.
j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D9.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application has been
accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this
time--see attached paragraph D9.
l. Description of Project: The existing project consists of the
following:
A. Thunder Bay Hydroelectric Project FERC No. 2404
This project consists of the following five developments:
The Ninth Street Development which includes: (1) An existing
retaining wall, 6 feet high by 285 feet long; (2) an existing
buttressed retaining wall, 145 feet long; (3) an existing abandoned
fishway; (4) an existing concrete uncontrolled spillway section; 47
feet long; (5) an existing gated spillway section, 131 feet long,
containing seven tainter gates, each 14 feet long by 12 feet high; (7)
an existing concrete gravity non-overflow section, 47 feet long; (8) an
existing reinforced concrete non-overflow section (a retaining wall
about 20 feet long); (9) an existing reservoir with a surface area of
700 acres and a total storage volume of 6,000 acre-feet at the normal
maximum surface elevation of 598.5 feet NGVD; (10) an existing
reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse, 92 feet long by 84 feet
wide, containing (a) three horizontal shaft Sampson runner turbines
with a combined hydraulic capacity of 1620 cfs, manufactured by James
Leffel Company and rated at 600 hp each, and (b) three General Electric
generators, each rated at 400 Kw, providing a total plant rating of
1,200 Kw; and (11) existing appurtenant facilities.
The Four Mile Development which includes: (1) An existing concrete
ogee spillway (constructed immediately downstream from the original
rock filled timber dam), 445 feet long, topped by needle beams,
containing (a) a log chute bay, and (b) an abandoned fishway bay; (2)
an existing reservoir with a surface area of 90 acres and a total
storage capacity of 900 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface
elevation of 634.9 feet NGVD; (3) an existing concrete and masonry
powerhouse, 72 feet by 72 feet, containing (a) a concrete forebay, (b)
three existing horizontal shaft Sampson runner turbines with a combined
hydraulic capacity of 1790 cfs, rated at 850 hp each, and (c) three
existing General Electric generators, each rated at 600 Kw, providing a
total existing plant rating of 1,800 Kw, (d) a proposed Flygt
Corporation turbine equipped with an elbow draft tube, (d) a proposed
Flygt Corporation generator, rated at 600 Kw, providing a total
proposed plant rating of 2,400 Kw; and (4) existing appurtenant
facilities.
Norway Point Development which includes: (1) Two existing earth
dikes, 1,460 feet long and 500 feet long yielding a total length of
1,960 feet; (2) an existing abandoned fishway; (3) an existing beartrap
gate section, 120 feet long, containing three beartrap gates, each 26
feet long by 27 feet high; (4) an existing mass concrete multiple
barrel arch spillway section with removable needle beams, 320 feet
long; (5) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 1,700 acres and
a total storage volume of 27,550 acre-feet at the normal maximum
surface elevation of 671.6 feet NGVD; (6) an existing reinforced
concrete and masonry powerhouse, 86 feet long by 49 feet wide,
containing (a) two vertical shaft Francis turbines with a combined
hydraulic capacity of 1650 cfs, the first manufactured by Wellman-
Seaver-Morgan Company and rated at 3,350 hp and the second rated at
1,400 hp, and (b) two General Electric generators, rated at 2,800 Kw
and 1,200 Kw, providing at total plant rating of 4,000 Kw; and (7)
existing appurtenant facilities.
Hubbard Lake Development which includes: (1) An existing reinforced
concrete spillway section, 20 feet long, containing two needle beam
controlled bays; (2) two existing 45 foot long earth embankment
sections, each overlapped on the upstream and downstream sides with
concrete wingwalls extending from both sides of the spillway; (3) an
existing reservoir with a surface area of 9,280 acres and a total
storage volume of 57,000 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface
elevation of 710.5 feet NGVD; and (4) existing appurtenant facilities.
Upper South Development which includes: (1) Two existing earth
embankment sections, 220 feet long and 40 feet long for a total length
of 260 feet, (2) an existing reinforced concrete spillway section, 40
feet long, containing (a) four needle beam controlled bays, and (b)
concrete wingwalls on the upstream and downstream sides overlapping the
earth embankments on both sides of the spillway; (3) an existing
reservoir with a surface area of 7,000 acres and a total storage volume
of 55,000 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of 731.0
feet NGVD; (4) two proposed submersible Flygt Corporation turbines with
a combined hydraulic capacity of 170 cfs, each equipped with a siphon
penstock and an elbow draft tube; (5) two proposed Flygt Corporation
generators, each rated at 100 Kw, providing a total plant rating 200
Kw; and (6) existing appurtenant facilities.
B. Hillman Hydropower Project FERC No. 2419
This project consists of: (1) An existing earth fill section,
approximately 50 feet long; (2) an existing concrete gated spillway
section, approximately 38 feet long, containing (a) three needle beam
controlled bays, (b) a concrete training wall extending upstream of the
spillway along the right side, and (b) a reinforced concrete apron,
constructed along the downstream toe of the spillway; (3) an existing
non-overflow section which includes part of the Hillman grist mill
house, 26 feet long, constructed of upstream and downstream concrete
gravity walls with pressure grouted earth and rock fill between the two
walls; (4) an existing concrete uncontrolled spillway section, 27 feet
long, (formerly the intake structure of the grist mill in the early
1900's); (5) an existing non-overflow section, 20 feet long,
constructed of upstream and downstream concrete gravity walls with
pressure grouted earth and rock fill between the two walls; (6) an
existing reservoir with a surface area of 160 acres and a total storage
volume of 500 acre-feet at the normal maximum surface elevation of
747.2 feet NGVD; (7) an existing reinforced concrete and masonry
powerhouse, 17 feet by 21 feet, containing (a) a vertical shaft Francis
turbine with a hydraulic capacity of 270 cfs, manufactured by James
Leffel Company, and (b) a vertical shaft generator, manufactured by
Westinghouse and rated at 250 Kw; and (8) existing appurtenant
facilities.
The applicant estimates the proposed total installed project
capacity would be 8.25 MW and the total average annual generation would
be 8.26 GWH. The dam and existing project facilities of each
development are owned by the applicant.
m. Purpose of Project: Project power would be utilized by the
applicant for sale to its customers.
n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A4 and D9.
o. Available Location of Application: A copy of the application, as
amended and supplemented, is available for inspection and reproduction
at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance Branch,
located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC
20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at Thunder Bay Power Company, 10850
Traverse Hwy., suite 1101, Traverse City, MI 49684 or by calling (616)
941-5444.
p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for
preparation of the Environmental Assessment for the issuance of a
Federal hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, is using a scoping process to identify significant
environmental issues related to the construction and operation or the
continued operation of hydropower projects. The staff will review all
issues raised during the scoping process and identify issues deserving
of study and also deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope
of the environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis
indicates that any issues presented in the scoping process would have
little potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues
will be identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed
analysis will be given.
q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource
agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other
interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the
Commission, any information that they believe will assist the
Commission staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the
site-specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed
licensing activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to
provide information related to the following items:
Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may
contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the
analysis and identifying significant environmental issues.
Identification of and information from any other EIS or
similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed
licensing activities in the subject river basin.
Existing information and any data that would aid in
describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other
developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and
socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management
histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the
reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, any wetland
habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within
the basin.
Identification of any federal, state or local resource
plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or
basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment
facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs.
Documentation that would support a conclusion that the
project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and
beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be
excluded for further study or excluded from further consideration of
cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should
include, but not limited to: how the project(s) interact with other
projects within the river basin or other developmental activities;
results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from
federal, state, and local agencies.
Comments concerning the scope of the environmental assessment
should be filed by the deadline established in paragraph D9.
3a. Type of Application: Minor license.
b. Project No.: 10625-003.
c. Date Filed: March 27, 1992.
d. Applicant: Kittitas Reclamation District.
e. Name of Project: Taneum Chute Hydroelectric.
f. Location: On the Bureau of Reclamation's South Branch Canal in
Kittitas County, Washington, partially on U.S. lands administered by
the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management. Township
19 N, Range 17 E.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul A. Davenport, Kittitas Reclamation
District, P.O. Box 276, Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 925-6158.
i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 219-2839.
j. Deadline Dates: (1) For interventions or protests--May 16, 1994
and (2) For written comments on scoping (environmental issues)--May 2,
1994.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The application is ready for
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D4.
l. Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and Request for
Written Scoping Comments: The Commission staff intends to prepare an
Environmental Assessment (EA) on the hydroelectric project in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will
objectively consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental
impacts of the project and reasonable alternatives, and will include
economic, financial and engineering analyses.
A draft EA will be issued and circulated for review by all
interested parties. All timely filed comments on the draft EA will be
analyzed by the staff and considered in the final EA. The staff's
conclusions and recommendations will then be presented for
consideration of the Commission in reaching its final licensing
decision.
Scoping: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies with
environmental expertise are invited to assist the staff in identifying
the scope of environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EA by
submitting written scoping comments. To help focus those comments, a
scoping document outlining subject areas to be addressed in the EA will
be mailed to agencies and interested individuals on the Commission
mailing list. Copies of the scoping document may also be requested from
FERC staff.
Persons who have views on issues or information relevant to the
issues may submit written statements for inclusion in the public
record. Those written comments should be filed with the Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 825 North Capitol Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, by the deadline date shown in Item (j) above. All
written correspondence should clearly show the following caption on the
first page: Taneum Chute Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 10625.
Intervenors are reminded of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure, requiring parties filing documents with the Commission to
serve a copy of the document on each person whose name appears on the
official service list. Further, if a party or interceder 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.
m. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of:
(1) A gated intake structure adjacent to the existing Taneum Chute
intake; (2) a buried 42-inch-diameter, 1,250-foot-long steel penstock;
(3) a 60-foot-long, 11-foot-wide fenced enclosure containing four 200-
Kw generating units that discharge through draft tubes into the Chute's
stilling basin; and (4) a vertical connection from the transformer to a
planned Puget Sound Power & Light Company distribution line.
n. Purpose of Project: Power generated at the project will be used
by the Applicant or sold to an electric utility.
o. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A2, A9, B1, and D4.
p. Available Locations of Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol
Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-
1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the
applicant's office (see item (h) above).
4a. Type of Application: Major license.
b. Project No.: 11408-000.
c. Date Filed: April 28, 1993.
d. Applicant: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
e. Name of Project: Salmon River Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: On the Salmon River in the Towns of Redfield and
Orwell, Oswego County, New York.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Jerry L. Sabattis, P.E., Niagara Mohawk Power
Corporation, 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 474-
1511.
i. FERC Contact: Mary C. Golato (202) 219-2804.
j. Deadline Date: See paragraph D10.
k. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D10.
l. Description of Project: The proposed project consists of two
developments progressing downstream of the Salmon River: Bennetts
Bridge and Lighthouse Hill.
The Bennetts Bridge development consists of: (1) An existing dam
607 feet long and 45 feet high; (2) an existing reservoir 6 miles long;
(3) an existing 10,000-foot-long conduit system; (4) an existing
powerhouse containing four existing turbine-generator units with a
total installed capacity of approximately 31,500 kilowatts (kW); (5)
three existing 12-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission lines; and (6)
appurtenant facilities.
The Lighthouse Hill development, located approximately 1 mile
downstream of the Bennetts Bridge powerhouse, consists of: (1) An
existing 382-foot-long concrete gravity dam; (2) an existing 4,300-
foot-long reservoir; (3) three existing 17-foot-wide by 8-foot-high by
62-foot-long concrete penstocks; (4) an existing powerhouse containing
two existing turbine-generator units with an installed capacity of
8,200 kW (NIMO proposes to install a 2,150-kW (nameplate rating)
turbine-generator unit in the empty turbine bay in the Lighthouse Hill
powerhouse; (5) an existing 400-foot-long, 12-kV transmission line; and
(6) appurtenant facilities. The average annual generation for both
developments with the proposed new unit would increase from 108,000,000
to 113,246,000 kilowatthours. The owner of the project facilities is
the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
m. Purpose of the Project: All project energy generated would be
utilized by the applicant for sale.
n. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A4 and D10.
o. Available Locations of Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 941 North Capitol
Street, NE., room 3104, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 219-
1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at Mr.
Jerry L. Sabattis, P.E., Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, 300 Erie
Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 474-1511.
p. Scoping Process: In gathering background information for
preparation of the Environmental Assessment for the issuance of a
Federal hydropower license, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, is using a scoping process to identify significant
environmental issues related to the construction and operation or the
continued operation of hydropower projects. The staff will review all
issues raised during the scoping process and identify issues deserving
of study and also deemphasize insignificant issues, narrowing the scope
of the environmental assessment as well. If preliminary analysis
indicates that any issues presented in the scoping process would have
little potential for causing significant impacts, the issue or issues
will be identified and the reasons for not providing a more detailed
analysis will be given.
q. Request for Scoping Comments: Federal, state, and local resource
agencies; licensees, applicants and developers; Indian tribes; other
interested groups and individuals, are requested to forward to the
Commission, any information that they believe will assist the
Commission staff in conducting an accurate and thorough analysis of the
site-specific and cumulative environmental effects of the proposed
licensing activities of the project(s). Therefore you are requested to
provide information related to the following items:
Information, data, maps or professional opinion that may
contribute to defining the geographical and temporal scope of the
analysis and identifying significant environmental issues.
Identification of and information from any other EIS or
similar study (previous, on-going, or planned) relevant to the proposed
licensing activities in the subject river basin.
Existing information and any data that would aid in
describing the past and present effects of the project(s) and other
developmental activities on the physical/chemical, biological, and
socioeconomic environments. For example, fish stocking/management
histories in the subject river, historic water quality data and the
reasons for improvement or degradation of the quality, and any wetland
habitat loss or proposals to develop land and water resources within
the basin.
Identification of any federal, state or local resource
plans and future project proposals that encompass the subject river or
basin. For example, proposals to construct or operate water treatment
facilities, recreation areas, or implement fishery management programs.
Documentation that would support a conclusion that the
project(s) does not contribute, or does contribute to adverse and
beneficial cumulative effects on resources and therefore should be
excluded from further study or excluded from further consideration of
cumulative impacts within the river basin. Documentation should
include, but be not limited to: how the project(s) interact with other
projects within the river basin or other developmental activities;
results from studies; resource management policies; and, reports from
federal, state, and local agencies.
FERC staff will be issuing shortly the Scoping Document for the
preparation of the Salmon River Project Environmental Assessment.
Comments concerning the scope of the environmental assessment should be
filed by the deadline date.
5a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit.
b. Project No.: 11446-000.
c. Date Filed: November 2, 1993.
d. Applicant: Mid-Atlantic Energy Engineers, Ltd.
e. Name of Project: Cuffs Run Pumped Storage.
f. Location: On Cuffs Run and the Susquehanna River in York and
Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. William M. McMahon, Jr., P.O. Box 32,
Reading, PA 19603, (215) 373-6667.
i. FERC Contact: Charles T. Raabe (dt) (202) 219-2811.
j. Comment Date: May 19, 1994.
k. Description of Project: The proposed pumped storage project
would consist of: (1) An upper reservoir having a 580-acre surface area
and a 26,000-acre-foot storage capacity at water surface elevation 680
feet msl, created by a 225-foot-high, 9,800-foot-long dam, a 95-foot-
high, 700-foot-long dike, and a 35-foot-high, 1,300-foot-long dike; (2)
a 300-foot-long, 110-foot-wide channel leading to a submerged intake
structure; (3) a shaft and tunnel trifurcating into three 20-foot-
diameter steel-lined tunnels; (4) an underground powerhouse containing
three reversible pump-turbine units rated at 330-MW each operated at a
450-foot head; (5) a 1,500-foot-long powerhouse access tunnel and an
18-foot-diameter vent and cable shaft; (6) three concrete-lined tunnels
leading to an outlet structure in Lake Clarke; (7) an above-ground
switchyard; (8) a three-mile-long, 250-kV transmission line; and (9)
appurtenant facilities. Lake Clarke, an existing reservoir formed by
the Safe Harbor Dam (FERC Project No. 1025) would be utilized as a
lower reservoir.
Core boring of the foundation overburden and underlying rock
formation would be required. Applicant estimates that the cost of the
studies under the terms of the permit would be $235,000. Project energy
would be purchased from and sold to local utilities. A portion of the
proposed project boundary for Project No. 11446 lies within the
approved project boundary for licensed project No. 1025. However, the
proposed project facilities could be mutually compatible.
l. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C & D2.
6a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit.
b. Project No.: 11462-000.
c. Date Filed: February 18, 1994.
d. Applicant: Public Utility District #1 of Klickitat County.
e. Name of Project: Dalles Dam JBS.
f. Location: On the Columbia River, at the Dalles Dam, in Klickitat
County, Washington.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Alexander Thomson, PUD #1 of Klickitat
County, 1313 South Columbus, Goldendale, WA 98620, (509) 773-5891.
i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 219-2846.
j. Comment Date: May 27, 1994.
k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' existing Dalles dam and consist of: (1) a
10-foot-diameter, 30-foot-long penstock within the dam which is part of
the dam's fish passage facilities; and (2) a powerhouse containing a
generating unit with a capacity of 3.6 kW and an average annual
generation of 26.0 GWh.
No new access road will be needed to conduct the studies. The
applicant estimates that the cost of the studies to be conducted under
the preliminary permit would be $180,000.
l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold.
m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
7a. Type of Application: Preliminary permit.
b. Project No.: 11457-000.
c. Date Filed: January 18, 1994.
d. Applicant: Sun River Partners.
e. Name of Project: Turnbull Drop.
f. Location: At the existing Bureau of Reclamation Sun River Canal
System, near Fairfield, in Teton County, Montana. Township 21N, Range
4W, sections 1-3, and Township 22N, Range 4W, section 36.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ted Sorenson, 5203 South 11th East, Idaho
Falls, ID 93404, (208) 522-8069.
i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer at (202) 219-2846.
j. Comment Date: May 27, 1994.
k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the
Bureau of Reclamation's Sun River Canal System and would consist of:
(1) An existing drop inlet structure; (2) a 9,000-foot-long, 8.5-foot-
diameter penstock; (3) a powerhouse containing a generating unit with a
capacity of 9.8 MW and an estimated average annual generation of 25.0
GWh; and (4) a 2-mile-long transmission line.
No new access road will be needed to conduct the studies. The
applicant estimates that the cost of the studies to be conducted under
the preliminary permit would be $35,000.
l. Purpose of Project: Project power would be sold.
m. This Notice Also Consists of the Following Standard Paragraphs:
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
8a. Type of Application: Amendment of license.
b. Project No.: 2848-017.
c. Date Filed: March 10, 1994.
d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Cascade Project.
f. Location: On the North Fork Payette River in Valley County,
Idaho.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert W. Stahman, Vice President,
Secretary, and General Counsel, Idaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho
Street, P.O. Box 70, Boise, ID 83707, (208) 383-2676.
i. FERC Contact: Paul Shannon, (202) 219-2866.
j. Comment Date: May 16, 1994.
k. Description of Amendment: Idaho Power Company (IPC) proposes to
relocate approximately 0.65 miles of transmission lines along Warm Lake
Road between State Highway 55 and Warm Lake. IPC proposes to relocate
the line 13 to 21 feet due north of the existing line because Valley
County is widening Warm Lake Road. All new transmission poles will be
of similar height and configuration to the existing poles and will be
of raptor-safe design. The relocated poles will be within the road
right-of-way and will meet Valley County's requirement of being no
closer than 27 feet from the planned centerline of the new road
alignment.
l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
B, C1, and D2.
9a. Type of Application: Surrender of Exemption.
b. Project No: 8321-003.
c. Date Filed: January 18, 1994.
d. Applicant: Murray W. Thurston.
e. Name of Project: Thurston Mill Dam.
f. Location: On the Swift River, Oxford County, Maine.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a)-
825(r)
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Murray W. Thurston, The J. A. Thurston
Co., Inc., Hale Road, Rumford, ME 04276, (207) 364-7921.
i. FERC Contact: Patricia Massie, (202) 219-2681.
j. Comment Date: May 4, 1994.
k. Description of Proposed Action: The existing project, for which
the exemption is being surrendered, consists of: (1) A concrete gravity
dam, built in 1920; (2) a power canal with an intake gate and a fish
passage; (3) a powerhouse with 3 units having a total generating
capacity of 350 kilowatts; and (4) appurtenant structures. The project
is financially infeasible to operate.
l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs:
B, C1, and D2.
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.
A4. Development Application--Public notice of the filing of the
initial development application, which has already been given,
established the due date for filing competing applications or notices
of intent. Under the Commission's regulations, any competing
development application must be filed in response to and in compliance
with public notice of the initial development application. No competing
applications or notices of intent may be filed in response to this
notice.
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 will 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 the 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.
B1. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest
or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules
of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In
determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will
consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be
received on or before the specified deadline 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, NE., Washington, DC 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, NE., Washington, DC 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 obtain 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.
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 (May 16, 1994 for
Project No. 10625-003). All reply comments must be filed with the
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice (June 29, 1994
for Project No. 10625-003).
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, NE., Washington, DC 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.
D9. 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. (May 9, 1994 for
Project Nos. 2323-012, 2404-017 and 2419-007). All reply comments must
be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this
notice. (June 22, 1994 for Project No. 2323-012, and June 23, 1994 for
Project Nos. 2404-017 and 2419-007).
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
``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 submitting the filing; 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). 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, NE., Washington, DC 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. Each filing must be accompanied by
proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by
the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b),
and 385.2010.
D10. 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. (May 9, 1994 for
Project No. 11408-000). All reply comments must be filed with the
Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. (June 22, 1994
for Project No. 11408-000).
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
``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 submitting the filing; 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, NE., Washington, DC
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. Each filing must be
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with
18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010.
Dated: March 31, 1994, Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
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