2023-19063. Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

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

a. Application Type: Temporary variance of seasonal turbine venting period.

b. Project No.: 1894–229.

c. Date Filed: August 2, 2023.

d. Applicant: Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (licensee).

e. Name of Project: Parr Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the Broad River in Newberry and Fairfield counties, South Carolina, and occupies Federal lands within the Sumter National Forest, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Amy Bresnahan, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., 220 Operation Way, Mail Code B223, Cayce, South Carolina 29033; (803) 217–9965; [e-mail].

i. FERC Contact: Joy Kurtz, (202) 502–6760, [e-mail].

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests is September 28, 2023.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 [e-mail], (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–1894–229. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.

The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor 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.

k. Description of Request: The licensee requests Commission approval to extend the seasonal turbine venting window requirements specified in the project's Turbine Venting Plan (Plan) through October 31, 2023. The Plan requires the licensee to provide turbine venting annually between June 15 and August 31 in order to increase dissolved oxygen levels downstream of Parr Shoals Dam. Article 401(b) of the project license requires the licensee to obtain Commission approval for extensions exceeding 30 days. The licensee is seeking Commission approval to extend the seasonal turbine venting window through October 31, 2023, in light of requests from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, who are concerned that low dissolved oxygen levels may persist at the project through fall of 2023.

l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission's website at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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 [e-mail], for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.

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. 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: All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, 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. 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 385.2010.

Dated: August 29, 2023.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.