01-23143. Notice of Request for Extension of Time To Commence Project Construction

September 10, 2001.

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

a. Application Type: Request for Extension of Time.

b. Project No.: 10371-007.

c. Date Filed: September 4, 2001.

d. Applicant: CPS Products, Inc.

e. Name and Location of Project: The proposed Bear Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 10371-007, is to be located on Bear Creek in Skagit County, north of Concrete, Washington.

f. Pursuant to: Public Law 105-192 (1998).

g. Applicant Contact: Thomas R. Childs, President, CPS Products, Inc., P.O. Box 1691, Bellingham, WA 98227, [phone].

h. FERC Contact: Pete McGovern, [phone], or e-mail address: [e-mail]

i. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: (October 10, 2001).

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link.

Please include the project number (10371-007) on any comments or motions filed.

j. Description of the Request: The licensee has requested that the deadline for commencement of construction of the Bear Creek Hydroelectric Project be extended to December 9, 2003. The deadline for completion of construction for FERC Project No. 10371 would be extended to December 9, 2005.

k. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling [phone]. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “RIMS” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item g above.

l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

m. 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.

n. 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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

o. 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.

David P. Boergers,

Secretary.