80 FR 60375 - FirstLight Hydro Generating 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 193 (October 6, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2485-070]


FirstLight Hydro Generating 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 Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Application for Amendment of Minimum and 
Maximum Reservoir Elevation Requirement.
    b. Project No.: 2485-070.
    c. Date Filed: September 1, 2015.
    d. Applicant: FirstLight Hydro Generating Company (Firstlight).
    e. Name of Project: Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the east side of the 
Connecticut River, in the towns of Northfield and Erving, in Franklin 
County, Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John S. Howard, Director FERC Compliance, 
FirstLight Hydro Generating Company, Northfield Mountain Station, 99 
Millers Falls Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Phone (413) 659-4489.

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    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Christopher Chaney, (202) 502-6778, or 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions 
to intervene, protests, or 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. Please include the project number (P-
2485-070) on any comments, motions to intervene, or protests filed.
    k. Description of Request: FirstLight is seeking authorization to 
modify the upper reservoir's upper and lower water surface elevation 
limits from 1,000.5 feet mean sea level (msl) and 938 feet msl, to 
1,004.5 feet msl and 920 feet msl, respectively. FirstLight proposes to 
use the additional storage capacity annually between December 1 and 
March 31, beginning December 1, 2015, and continuing until the 
Commission issues a new license for the project. According to 
FirstLight, approval of changes in the water surface elevation limits 
would result in an increase in the maximum daily generation from 8,475 
megawatt-hours (MWh) to 10,645 MWh, and provide Independent System 
Operator-New England with additional resources to address winter 
reliability needs.
    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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits 
in the docket number field to access the document (i.e. P-2485). 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 [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 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 amendment request. 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 29, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Dated: September 30, 2015. The first page of any filing should Power Act (16 U.S.C. 803(j)). Agencies
Kimberly D. Bose, include docket number P–9842–006. may obtain copies of the application
Secretary. The Commission’s Rules of Practice directly from the applicant. Each filing
[FR Doc. 2015–25381 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am] require all intervenors filing documents must be accompanied by proof of
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
with the Commission to serve a copy of service on all persons listed on the
that document on each person on the service list prepared by the Commission
official service list for the project. in this proceeding, in accordance with
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Further, if an intervenor files comments 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
or documents with the Commission You may also register online at http://
Federal Energy Regulatory relating to the merits of an issue that www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
Commission may affect the responsibilities of a esubscription.asp to be notified via
particular resource agency, they must email of new filings and issuances
[Project No. 9842–006]
also serve a copy of the document on related to this or other pending projects.
Mr. Ray F. Ward; Notice of Application that resource agency. For assistance, contact FERC Online
k. This application has been accepted, Support.
Ready for Environmental Analysis and
and is ready for environmental analysis n. A license applicant must file no
Soliciting Comments,
at this time. later than 60 days following the date of
Recommendations, Terms and l. The Ward Mill Project consists of:
Conditions, and Prescriptions issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the
(1) A 4.6 acre reservoir with an water quality certification; (2) a copy of
Take notice that the following estimated gross storage capacity of 16.3 the request for certification, including
hydroelectric application has been filed acre-feet; (2) a 130-foot-long by 20-foot- proof of the date on which the certifying
with the Commission and is available high dam; (3) a 14-footlong, 5-foot-wide, agency received the request; or (3)
for public inspection. and 7.5-foot-tall penstock made of rock, evidence of waiver of water quality
a. Type of Application: Minor New concrete and reinforced steel; (4) a certification.
License. powerhouse containing two generating
b. Project No.: 9842–006. units for a total installed capacity of 168 Dated: September 30, 2015.
c. Date filed: August 28, 2014. kilowatts; (5) interconnection with the Kimberly D. Bose,
d. Applicant: Mr. Ray F. Ward. utility at the meter point on the Secretary.
e. Name of Project: Ward Mill southwest, exterior wall of the [FR Doc. 2015–25389 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am]
Hydroelectric Project. powerhouse; and (6) appurtenant BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
f. Location: On the Watauga River, in facilities. The project is estimated to
the Township of Laurel Creek, Watauga generate from about 290,000 to about
County, North Carolina. The project 599,000 kilowatt-hours annually. The DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
does not occupy lands of the United dam and existing facilities are owned by
States. the applicant. No new project facilities Federal Energy Regulatory
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power are proposed. Commission
Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). m. A copy of the application is [Project No. 2485–070]
h. Applicant Contact: Andrew C. available for review at the Commission
Givens, Cardinal Energy Service, Inc., in the Public Reference Room or may be FirstLight Hydro Generating Company;
620 N. West St., Suite 103, Raleigh, viewed on the Commission’s Web site at Notice of Application Accepted for
North Carolina 27603, (919) 834–0909. http://www.ferc.gov using the Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions
i. FERC Contact: Adam Peer (202) ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket To Intervene, and Protests
502–8449, adam.peer@ferc.gov. number excluding the last three digits in
j. Deadline for filing comments, the docket number field to access the Take notice that the following
recommendations, terms and document. For assistance, contact FERC hydroelectric application has been filed
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days Online Support. A copy is also available with the Commission and is available
from the issuance date of this notice; for inspection and reproduction at the for public inspection:
reply comments are due 105 days from address in item h above. a. Type of Application: Application
the issuance date of this notice. All filings must (1) bear in all capital for Amendment of Minimum and
The Commission strongly encourages letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY Maximum Reservoir Elevation
electronic filing. Please file comments, COMMENTS’’, Requirement.
recommendations, terms and ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS b. Project No.: 2485–070.
conditions, and prescriptions using the AND CONDITIONS,’’ or c. Date Filed: September 1, 2015.
Commission’s eFiling system at http:// ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the d. Applicant: FirstLight Hydro
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. heading the name of the applicant and Generating Company (Firstlight).
Commenters can submit brief comments the project number of the application to e. Name of Project: Northfield
up to 6,000 characters, without prior which the filing responds; (3) furnish Mountain Pumped Storage Project.
registration, using the eComment system the name, address, and telephone f. Location: The project is located on
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ number of the person submitting the the east side of the Connecticut River,
ecomment.asp. You must include your filing; and (4) otherwise comply with in the towns of Northfield and Erving,
name and contact information at the end the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
of your comments. For assistance, through 385.2005. All comments, g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
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please contact FERC Online Support at recommendations, terms and conditions Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r).
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) or prescriptions must set forth their h. Applicant Contact: Mr. John S.
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 evidentiary basis and otherwise comply Howard, Director FERC Compliance,
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). FirstLight Hydro Generating Company,
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Agencies should indicate which Northfield Mountain Station, 99 Millers
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 recommendations are being submitted Falls Road, Northfield, MA 01360.
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. pursuant to section 10(j) of the Federal Phone (413) 659–4489.

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i. FERC Contact: Mr. Christopher 866–208–3676 or email Dated: September 29, 2015.
Chaney, (202) 502–6778, or FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, Kimberly D. Bose,
christopher.chaney@ferc.gov. call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also Secretary.
j. Deadline for filing comments, available for inspection and [FR Doc. 2015–25390 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am]
motions to intervene, and protests is 30 reproduction at the address in item (h) BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
days from the issuance date of this above.
notice by the Commission. The
m. Individuals desiring to be included
Commission strongly encourages DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
on the Commission’s mailing list should
electronic filing. Please file motions to
so indicate by writing to the Secretary
intervene, protests, or comments using Federal Energy Regulatory
the Commission’s eFiling system at of the Commission. Commission
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to
[Docket No. CP15–132–000]
efiling.asp. Commenters can submit Intervene: Anyone may submit
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, comments, a protest, or a motion to Kern River Transmission Company;
without prior registration, using the intervene in accordance with the Notice of Availability of the
eComment system at http:// requirements of Rules of Practice and Environmental Assessment for the
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. Proposed Summerlin Pipe
ecomment.asp. You must include your In determining the appropriate action to Replacement Project
name and contact information at the end take, the Commission will consider all
of your comments. For assistance, protests or other comments filed, but The staff of the Federal Energy
please contact FERC Online Support at only those who file a motion to Regulatory Commission (FERC or
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) intervene in accordance with the Commission) has prepared an
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 Commission’s Rules may become a environmental assessment (EA) for the
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please party to the proceeding. Any comments, Summerlin Pipe Replacement Project,
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal protests, or motions to intervene must proposed by Kern River Transmission
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 be received on or before the specified Company (Kern River) in the above-
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. comment date for the particular referenced docket. Kern River requests
Please include the project number (P– application. authorization to construct, operate, and
2485–070) on any comments, motions to maintain a new natural gas pipeline and
intervene, or protests filed. o. Filing and Service of Responsive associated facilities in Clark County,
k. Description of Request: FirstLight is Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in Nevada, and remove a corresponding
seeking authorization to modify the all capital letters the title segment of existing pipeline.
upper reservoir’s upper and lower water ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or The EA assesses the potential
surface elevation limits from 1,000.5 ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as environmental effects of the
feet mean sea level (msl) and 938 feet applicable; (2) set forth in the heading construction and operation of the
msl, to 1,004.5 feet msl and 920 feet the name of the applicant and the Summerlin Pipe Replacement Project in
msl, respectively. FirstLight proposes to project number of the application to accordance with the requirements of the
use the additional storage capacity which the filing responds; (3) furnish National Environmental Policy Act
annually between December 1 and the name, address, and telephone (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that
March 31, beginning December 1, 2015, number of the person protesting or approval of the proposed project, with
and continuing until the Commission intervening; and (4) otherwise comply appropriate mitigating measures, would
issues a new license for the project. with the requirements of 18 CFR not constitute a major federal action
According to FirstLight, approval of 385.2001 through 385.2005. All significantly affecting the quality of the
changes in the water surface elevation comments, motions to intervene, or human environment.
limits would result in an increase in the protests must set forth their evidentiary The U.S. Bureau of Land Management
maximum daily generation from 8,475 basis and otherwise comply with the (BLM) participated as a cooperating
megawatt-hours (MWh) to 10,645 MWh, requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All agency in the preparation of the EA.
and provide Independent System comments, motions to intervene, or Cooperating agencies have jurisdiction
Operator-New England with additional protests should relate to the amendment by law or special expertise with respect
resources to address winter reliability request. Agencies may obtain copies of to resources potentially affected by the
needs. the application directly from the proposal and participate in the NEPA
l. Locations of the Application: A applicant. A copy of any protest or analysis. The BLM will adopt and use
copy of the application is available for motion to intervene must be served the EA to consider the issuance of a
inspection and reproduction at the upon each representative of the right-of-way grant for the portion of the
Commission’s Public Reference Room, applicant specified in the particular project on BLM lands.
located at 888 First Street NE., Room application. If an intervener files The proposed Summerlin Pipe
2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling comments or documents with the Replacement Project includes replacing
(202) 502–8371. This filing may also be Commission relating to the merits of an a 1.56-mile-long segment of its existing
viewed on the Commission’s Web site at issue that may affect the responsibilities 36-inch-diameter A-Line pipeline and
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ of a particular resource agency, they expanding an existing 0.22-acre valve
elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number must also serve a copy of the document and pig launcher yard to 0.37 acre to
excluding the last three digits in the on that resource agency. A copy of all accommodate a new crossover valve and
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docket number field to access the other filings in reference to this crossover piping.
document (i.e. P–2485). You may also application must be accompanied by The FERC staff mailed CD copies of
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/ proof of service on all persons listed in the EA to federal, state, and local
docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be the service list prepared by the government representatives and
notified via email of new filings and Commission in this proceeding, in agencies; elected officials;
issuances related to this or other accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and environmental and public interest
pending projects. For assistance, call 1– 385.2010. groups; Native American tribes;

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FR Citation		80 FR 60375

80 FR 60375 - FirstLight Hydro Generating Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 193 (October 6, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission