80 FR 57600 - South Carolina Electric and Gas Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57600-57601]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24242]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 516-487]


South Carolina Electric and Gas Company; Notice of Application 
Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and 
Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available 
for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and water.
    b. Project No: 516-487.
    c. Date Filed: July 8, 2015 and supplemented on September 17, 2015.
    d. Applicant: South Carolina Electric and Gas Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Saluda Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Lake Murray of the Saluda Hydroelectric Project 
located in Lexington, Newberry, Richland and Saluda counties, South 
Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: James M. Landreth, Vice President, South 
Carolina Electric and Gas Company, Mail Code A221, 220 Operation Way, 
Cayce, South Carolina 29033; phone (803) 217-7224.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Joy Kurtz at 202-502-6760, or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. The 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions 
to intervene, protests, and comments 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 [email protected], (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or 
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper 
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should 
include docket number P-516-487.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests Commission 
approval to grant the Town of Batesburg-Leesville permission to use 
project lands and water within the project boundary on Lake Murray for 
the construction of a raw water intake facility. The raw water intake 
facility would withdraw up to 5.5 million gallons of water per day for 
public drinking water and would consist of a 12-foot long by 8-foot 
wide platform with a 25-foot long by 4-foot wide gangway, which would 
be connected to a 12-foot long by 16-foot wide floating dock. The 
floating intake structure would include a fabricated intake float and 
gangway system. The intake structure would be screened and have a 
maximum approach velocity of 0.31 feet per second. The intake siphon 
would be equipped with an air release valve and check valve, and 
connect to the raw water pump station. The raw water pump station would 
be constructed of concrete and have a stucco finish, resembling a 
residential structure. The raw water line would leave the project 
boundary and follow road right of ways to an existing water treatment 
plant. In order to provide the Town of Batesburg-Leesville access to 
the raw water intake facility for construction, operation and 
maintenance purposes, the licensee has proposed to convey an easement 
of approximately 0.02 acres within the project boundary to the Town of 
Batesville-Leesburg.
    l. 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 202-502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on 
the Commission's Web site 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 866-208-3676 or email 
[email protected], for TTY, call 202-502-8659. A copy is also 
available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) 
above.
    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: Any filing 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

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385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or 
protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply 
with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to 
intervene, or protests should relate to the non-project use 
application. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly 
from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must 
be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the 
particular application. If an intervener 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. 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.

    Dated: September 18, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-24242 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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