81 FR 10611 - Clark Canyon Hydro, LLC ; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04392 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 10611-10612] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14677-001] Clark Canyon Hydro, LLC ; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original License for a Major Water Power Project at an Existing Dam, 5 Megawatts or Less. b. Project No.: 14677-001. c. Date filed: November 23, 2015. d. Applicant: Clark Canyon Hydro, LLC. e. Name of Project: Clark Canyon Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the River, in the Town of Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. The project would occupy 62.1 acres of land owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and 0.2 acres of land owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. Applicant Contact: John Gangemi, (406) 249-3972, email at [email protected]. i. FERC Contact: Kelly Wolcott, (202) 502-6480, email at [email protected]. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 30 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene and protests, comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can [[Page 10612]] 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-14677-001. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person 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. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. The Clark Canyon Dam Hydroelectric Project would utilize the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Clark Canyon Dam and outlet works including an intake structure and concrete conduit in the reservoir. The project would consist of the following new facilities: (1) A 360- foot-long, 8-foot-diameter steel penstock within the existing concrete conduit, ending in a trifurcation; (2) two 35-foot-long, 8-foot- diameter penstocks extending from the trifurcation to the powerhouse, transitioning to 6-foot-diameter before entering the powerhouse; (3) a 10-foot-long, 8-foot-diameter steel penstock leaving the trifurcation and ending in a 7-foot-diameter cone valve and reducer to control discharge into the existing outlet stilling basin; (4) a 65-foot-long, 46-foot-wide reinforced concrete powerhouse containing two vertical Francis-type turbine/generator units with a total capacity of 4.7 megawatts; (5) two 25-foot-long steel draft tubes transitioning to concrete draft tube/tailrace section; (6) a 17-foot-long, 15-foot- diameter tailrace channel connecting with the existing spillway stilling basin; (7) a 45-foot-long, 10-foot-wide aeration basin downstream of the powerhouse with three frames containing 330 diffusers; (8) a 1,100-foot-long, 4.16-kilovolt (kV) buried transmission line from the powerhouse to a substation; (9) a substation containing step-up transformers and switchgear; (10) a 7.9-mile-long, 69-kV transmission line extending from the project substation to the Peterson Flat substation (the point of interconnection); and (11) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the Clark Canyon Dam Project would be 15.4 gigawatt-hours. All project facilities would be located on federal lands owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The applicant proposes to operate the project as run-of-release. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may 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. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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, contact FERC Online Support. n. Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified intervention deadline date, 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 intervention deadline date. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. 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 a development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. 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, and .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. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or ``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). 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. 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. o. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Dated: February 23, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-04392 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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• The options and implications for, Kent Carter (Legal Information), Office For more information contact Nicole
and potential benefits or drawbacks of, of General Counsel, Federal Energy Cramer, Office of Energy Market
ARR allocation based on more frequent Regulatory Commission, 888 First Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory
updates of the Simultaneous Feasibility Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, Commission at (202) 502–6775 or
Test model, which could, for example, (202) 502–8604, Kent.Carter@ferc.gov nicole.cramer@ferc.gov.
allow for seasonal variations of line Daniel Kheloussi (Technical Dated: February 23, 2016.
ratings, as well as more timely Information), Office of Energy Policy Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
recognition and modeling of and Innovation, Federal Energy
Deputy Secretary.
transmission outages and upgrades Regulatory Commission, 888 First
placed into service. [FR Doc. 2016–04388 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,
• The options to update PJM’s (202) 502–6391, Daniel.Kheloussi@ BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
Simultaneous Feasibility Test model, ferc.gov
including source points and sink points,
Dated: February 23, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
to reflect current system usage and
topology; concerns about updating the Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.
model; the potential benefits or Deputy Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory
drawbacks for updating the model; and [FR Doc. 2016–04387 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] Commission
processes for allowing more frequent BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [Project No. 14677–001]
updates. If the Simultaneous Feasibility
Test model were to be updated more Clark Canyon Hydro, LLC ; Notice of
frequently, would infeasible ARRs DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Application Accepted for Filing,
continue to exist? Soliciting Motions To Intervene and
• Whether the incentives for Federal Energy Regulatory Protests, Ready for Environmental
Transmission Owners to schedule Commission Analysis, and Soliciting Comments,
outages and conduct timely work align Terms and Conditions,
with ARR/FTR construct, and whether Notice of Commission Staff Recommendations, and Prescriptions
there are any proposals that can Attendance
improve this alignment; and the Take notice that the following
The Federal Energy Regulatory hydroelectric application has been filed
effectiveness of the current reporting Commission (Commission) hereby gives
requirements for Transmission Owners with the Commission and is available
notice that members of the for public inspection.
to share information with PJM. Commission’s staff may attend the
• Whether continuing to include a. Type of Application: Original
following meetings related to the License for a Major Water Power Project
balancing congestion 1 in the definition transmission planning activities of
of FTRs is appropriate (and why), or at an Existing Dam, 5 Megawatts or Less.
Public Service Company of Colorado, b. Project No.: 14677–001.
whether FTRs should be defined and Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS
settled only including day-ahead c. Date filed: November 23, 2015.
Electric, Inc., Public Service Company d. Applicant: Clark Canyon Hydro,
congestion. Are there any aspect(s) of of New Mexico, Arizona Public Service
balancing congestion that should be LLC.
Company, El Paso Electric Company, e. Name of Project: Clark Canyon Dam
included in the definition of FTRs, and, Black Hills Power, Inc., Black Hills
if so, what are they and why they Hydroelectric Project.
Colorado Electric Utility Company, LP, f. Location: On the River, in the Town
should be included? Cheyenne Light, Fuel, & Power
Commenters need not address every of Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana.
Company, Arizona Public Service The project would occupy 62.1 acres of
question and may provide comments on Company, and NV Energy, Inc.:
relevant issues other than those listed land owned by the U.S. Bureau of
above. These comments are due no later Regional Stakeholder Meeting Reclamation and 0.2 acres of land
than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land
February 24, 2016, 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Management.
(EST) on March 15, 2016. Reply (MST)
comments are due on or before 5:00 g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
p.m. EST on March 29, 2016. The Planning Management Committee Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r).
written comments will be included in Meeting h. Applicant Contact: John Gangemi,
the formal record for the proceeding, (406) 249–3972, email at john.gangemi@
April 5, 2016, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (PST)
which, together with the record erm.com.
developed to date, will form the basis The above-referenced meetings will i. FERC Contact: Kelly Wolcott, (202)
for further Commission action. be held at: SRP PERA Club, 1 E. 502–6480, email at kelly.wolcott@
For more information about this Continental Drive, Tempe, Arizona ferc.gov.
Notice, please contact: 85281. j. Deadline for filing motions to
Pamela Quinlan (Technical The above-referenced meetings will intervene and protests, comments, terms
Information), Office of Energy Market be available via web conference and and conditions, recommendations, and
Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory teleconference. prescriptions: 30 days from the issuance
Commission, 888 First Street NE., The above-referenced meetings are date of this notice; reply comments are
open to stakeholders. due 45 days from the issuance date of
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Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
6179, Pamela.Quinlan@ferc.gov Further information may be found at this notice.
http://www.westconnect.com/ The Commission strongly encourages
1 Negative balancing congestion occurs when real- index.php. electronic filing. Please file motions to
time transmission capacity is less than day-ahead The discussions at the meetings intervene and protests, comments, terms
transmission capacity. FTRs are allocated negative described above may address matters at and conditions, recommendations, and
balancing congestion charges, which in turn can
result in FTR underfunding because the revenues
issue in the following proceeding: prescriptions using the Commission’s
allocated for meeting the FTR funding target ER16–912, Arizona Public Service eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/
amount are decreased. Company. docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
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submit brief comments up to 6,000 extending from the project substation to All filings must (1) bear in all capital
characters, without prior registration, the Peterson Flat substation (the point of letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION
using the eComment system at http:// interconnection); and (11) appurtenant TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ facilities. The estimated annual INTENT TO FILE COMPETING
ecomment.asp. You must include your generation of the Clark Canyon Dam APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMPETING
name and contact information at the end Project would be 15.4 gigawatt-hours. APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMMENTS,’’
of your comments. For assistance, All project facilities would be located ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’
please contact FERC Online Support at on federal lands owned by the U.S. ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. AND CONDITIONS,’’ or
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 Bureau of Land Management. The ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please applicant proposes to operate the heading the name of the applicant and
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal project as run-of-release. the project number of the application to
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 m. A copy of the application is which the filing responds; (3) furnish
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. available for review at the Commission the name, address, and telephone
The first page of any filing should in the Public Reference Room or may be number of the person protesting or
include docket number P–14677–001. viewed on the Commission’s Web site at intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
The Commission’s Rules of Practice http://www.ferc.gov using the with the requirements of 18 CFR
require all intervenors filing documents ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
with the Commission to serve a copy of number excluding the last three digits in comments, recommendations, terms and
that document on each person on the the docket number field to access the conditions or prescriptions must set
official service list for the project. document. For assistance, contact FERC forth their evidentiary basis and
Further, if an intervenor files comments Online Support. A copy is also available otherwise comply with the requirements
or documents with the Commission for inspection and reproduction at the of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain
relating to the merits of an issue that address in item h above. copies of the application directly from
may affect the responsibilities of a Register online at http:// the applicant. A copy of any protest or
particular resource agency, they must www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ motion to intervene must be served
also serve a copy of the document on esubscription.asp to be notified via upon each representative of the
that resource agency. email of new filings and issuances applicant specified in the particular
k. This application has been accepted application. A copy of all other filings
related to this or other pending projects.
for filing and is now ready for in reference to this application must be
For assistance, contact FERC Online
environmental analysis. accompanied by proof of service on all
l. The Clark Canyon Dam Support.
n. Any qualified applicant desiring to persons listed in the service list
Hydroelectric Project would utilize the
file a competing application must prepared by the Commission in this
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Clark
submit to the Commission, on or before proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
Canyon Dam and outlet works including
an intake structure and concrete conduit the specified intervention deadline date, 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
in the reservoir. The project would a competing development application, o. A license applicant must file no
consist of the following new facilities: or a notice of intent to file such an later than 60 days following the date of
(1) A 360-foot-long, 8-foot-diameter steel application. Submission of a timely issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the
penstock within the existing concrete notice of intent allows an interested water quality certification; (2) a copy of
conduit, ending in a trifurcation; (2) two person to file the competing the request for certification, including
35-foot-long, 8-foot-diameter penstocks development application no later than proof of the date on which the certifying
extending from the trifurcation to the 120 days after the specified intervention agency received the request; or (3)
powerhouse, transitioning to 6-foot- deadline date. Applications for evidence of waiver of water quality
diameter before entering the preliminary permits will not be certification.
powerhouse; (3) a 10-foot-long, 8-foot- accepted in response to this notice. Dated: February 23, 2016.
diameter steel penstock leaving the A notice of intent must specify the Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
trifurcation and ending in a 7-foot- exact name, business address, and Deputy Secretary.
diameter cone valve and reducer to telephone number of the prospective [FR Doc. 2016–04392 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
control discharge into the existing outlet applicant, and must include an
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
stilling basin; (4) a 65-foot-long, 46-foot- unequivocal statement of intent to
wide reinforced concrete powerhouse submit a development application. A
containing two vertical Francis-type notice of intent must be served on the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
turbine/generator units with a total applicant(s) named in this public notice.
capacity of 4.7 megawatts; (5) two 25- Anyone may submit comments, a Federal Energy Regulatory
foot-long steel draft tubes transitioning protest, or a motion to intervene in Commission
to concrete draft tube/tailrace section; accordance with the requirements of
Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR [ Docket No. PF15–32–000]
(6) a 17-foot-long, 15-foot-diameter
tailrace channel connecting with the 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice
existing spillway stilling basin; (7) a 45- the appropriate action to take, the of Intent To Prepare an Environmental
foot-long, 10-foot-wide aeration basin Commission will consider all protests or
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Assessment for the Planned Cedar
downstream of the powerhouse with other comments filed, but only those Station Upgrade Project, Request for
three frames containing 330 diffusers; who file a motion to intervene in Comments on Environmental Issues,
(8) a 1,100-foot-long, 4.16-kilovolt (kV) accordance with the Commission’s and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
buried transmission line from the Rules may become a party to the
powerhouse to a substation; (9) a proceeding. Any comments, protests, or The staff of the Federal Energy
substation containing step-up motions to intervene must be received Regulatory Commission (FERC or
transformers and switchgear; (10) a 7.9- on or before the specified comment date Commission) will prepare an
mile-long, 69-kV transmission line for the particular application. environmental assessment (EA) that will
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