96-19668. Hydroelectric Applications [Thermalito Power Company, et al.]; Notice of Applications

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 150 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40409-40411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19668]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. P-11565-000, et al.]


Hydroelectric Applications [Thermalito Power Company, 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: Original License for Major Project.
    b. Project No.: 11565-000.
    c. Date filed: December 1, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Thermalito Power Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Therm II Project.
    f. Location: At the California Department of Water Resources' 
Thermalito afterbay dam, in Butte County, California. Township 19 N, 
Range 1 E, Section 33.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Stan Malinky, 311 D Street, West 
Sacramento CA 95605, [phone].
    i. FERC Contact: Michael Strzelecki at [phone].
    j. Deadline for Interventions and Protests: September 26, 1996.
    k. Status of Environmental Analysis: The project is not ready for 
environmental analysis at this time--see attached paragraph D8.
    l. Description of Project: The proposed project would develop the 
excess capacity of the Feather River Project (FERC No. 2100), and would 
consist of: (1) A new gated outlet structure installed at the dam; (2) 
a powerhouse containing three generating units with an installed 
capacity of 10,900 kW; (3) a 400-foot-long, 200-foot-wide tailrace 
canal leading to the Feather River; (4) the existing Sutter-Butte canal 
to be used for releases (5) a 350-foot-long transmission line; and (6) 
appurtenant facilities.
    m. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A2, A9, B1, and D8.
    n. A copy of the application is available for inspection and 
reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference and Files Maintenance 
Branch, located at 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20426, or by 
calling 202-208-1371. A copy is also available from the applicant at 
the address provided in item ``h'' above.

    2 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11584-000.
    c. Date filed: July 1, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Whitewater Engineering Corporation.
    e. Name of Project: Power Creek Project.
    f. Location: On Power Creek, near the city of Cordova, in Alaska. 
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 in T15S, R2W; sections 12, 13, 23, 24, 
26, and 27 in T15S, R3W.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Thom A. Fischer, President, Whitewater 
Engineering Corporation, 1050 Larrabee Avenue, Suite 104-707, 
Bellingham, WA 98225, [phone].
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Michael Strzelecki, [phone].
    j. Comment Date: September 26, 1996.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: 
(1) A 20-foot-high diversion structure on Power Creek; (2) an 5,700-
foot-long water conveyance system consisting of two pipelines and a 
tunnel; (3) a powerhouse containing three generating units with an 
installed capacity of 6.0 MW; (4) a tailrace returning the water to 
Power Creek; (5) a 7.2-mile-long buried transmission line 
interconnecting with an existing transmission line at the Eyak 
Substation; (6) about 2.5 miles of access roads; and (7) appurtenant 
facilities.
    There are no federal lands within the project boundary.
     l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.

    3 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 2233-027.
    c. Date Filed: July 3, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Portland General Electric Company, Smurfit Newsprint 
Corporation, Simpson Paper Company.
    e. Name of Project: Willamette Falls Project.
    f. Location: Willamette River, Clackamas County, OR .
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC Section 791(a)-
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Richard Reiten, Portland General Electric 
Company, 121 S.W. Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204, [phone].
    i. FERC Contact: Hillary Berlin, [phone].
    j. Comment Date: September 6, 1996.
    k. Description of Application: The proposed amendment is to 
decommission the six water power units currently licensed for the 
Simpson facilities, which are uneconomical due to high maintenance 
costs and restricted water usage. The total installed capacity

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would be reduced from 27,080 kW to 16,785 kW.
    l. The notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    4 a. Type of Application: Joint Application for Transfer of 
License.
    b. Project No.: 2851-011.
    c. Date Filed: June 17, 1996.
    d. Applicants: James River Paper Company, Inc. and The Fonda Group, 
Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Natural Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Oswegatchie River, Village of Gouverneur, St. 
Lawrence County, New York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Contacts:

    Mr. Clifford A. Cutchins, IV, Senior Vice President, James River 
Paper Company, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Post Office Box 2218, 
Richmond, VA 23218, [phone].
    Mr. Harvey L. Friedman, The Fonda Group, Inc., 115 Stevens Avenue, 
Valhalla, NY 10593-1252, 1-[phone] Ex. 226 or [phone].

    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Lynn R. Miles, [phone].
    j. Comment Date: September 5, 1996.
    k. Description of the Proposed Action: The licensee, James River 
Paper Company, Inc. seeks to transfer the project license to The Fonda 
Group, Inc.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    5 a. Type of Application: As-Built Exhibits.
    b. Project No.: 2547-064.
    c. Date Filed: July 20, 1995, April 17, 1996, and June 19, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Swanton Village, Vermont.
    e. Name of Project: Highgate Falls Project.
    f. Location: On the Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Harold Titemore, Electric Systems 
Manager, Village of Swanton, 120 First Street, Swanton, VT 05488, (802) 
868-4200.
    i. FERC Contact: Paul Shannon, [phone].
    j. Comment Date: September 6, 1996.
    k. Description of Filings: Swanton Village, Vermont, filed as-built 
exhibits J, K, L, and M with the Commission for the Highgate Falls 
Project, in accordance with article 30 of the May 24, 1984, Order 
Issuing License. The exhibits show and describe the constructed project 
features. The original license authorized the project to have a normal 
reservoir elevation of 200 feet USGS. A Commission order dated January 
7, 1992, amended the license to lower the crest elevation of the 
project's dam to 190 feet USGS. The licensee's filing revises the 
project boundary on the as-built exhibit K to reflect operating the 
project at a reservoir elevation of 190 feet USGS.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.

    6 a. Type of Application: Amendment of Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 4908-011.
    c. Date Filed: November 28, 1995.
    d. Applicant: Tannery Island Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Tannery Island Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Black River in the town of Wilna, Jefferson 
County, New York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Mary J. Ruderman, 30 North Main Street, 
Carthage, NY 13619, [phone].
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Gwynn, [phone].
    j. Comment Date: September 6, 1996.
    k. Description of Filing: Tannery Island Power proposes to install 
1-foot high flashboards on the Big Spicer and Little Spicer Dams. The 
flashboards will be placed seasonally from April 15, at the earliest, 
until December 17, at the latest, when they will be removed. The 
flashboards on Big Spicer dam will contain 5 openings to direct 88 cfs 
of discharge to specific downstream areas. The flashboards on Little 
Spicer dam will contain 3 openings to direct 18 cfs of discharge to 
specific downstream areas.
    The dams have an irregular crest elevation and currently need a 
minimum discharge of 500 cfs to provide adequate water to downstream 
reaches of the river. The proposed flashboards will provide a more 
uniform distribution of water to the downstream reaches with a lower 
minimum discharge of 106 cfs.
    l. This paragraph 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.
    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) 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) 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 would 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.

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    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.
    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, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, 
Division of Project Review, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 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, 888 First 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 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.
    D8. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is 
not ready for environmental analysis at this time; therefore, the 
Commission is not now requesting comments, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, or prescriptions.
    When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the 
Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions.
    All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE 
COMPETING APPLICATION,'' or ``COMPETING APPLICATION;'' (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. 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, 888 First 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, 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.

    Dated: July 25, 1996 in Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-19668 Filed 8-1-96; 8:45 am]
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