81 FR 42700 - Haida Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted For Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 126 (June 30, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 126 (Thursday, June 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42700-42701]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15563]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 11480-028]


Haida Energy, Inc.; 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: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 11480-028.
    c. Date Filed: March 3, 2016.
    d. Applicant: Haida Energy, Inc. (HEI).
    e. Name of Project: H[iacute]ilangaay Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On Reynolds Creek, near the town of Hydaburg, Alaska.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Glen D. Martin, Alaska Power & Telephone 
Company, P.O. Box 3222, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-1733 x122, 
Email: [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. M. Joseph Fayyad, (202) 502-8759,

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[email protected], and Marybeth Gay, (202) 502-6125, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests, 
is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission 
strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to 
intervene, protests, comments, and recommendations, 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-11480-028.
    k. Description of Request: HEI requests amendment of several 
provisions in its license for the unconstructed H[iacute]ilangaay 
Hydroelectric Project, based on a Fish Habitat Permit issued by Alaska 
Department of Fish and Game and several factors it has identified that 
adversely affect the project economics. Specifically, based on 
consultations with state and federal agencies, HEI proposes a series of 
changes to the project description and affected license articles: (1) 
Move the penstock alignment further to the north; (2) move the location 
of the powerhouse about 80 feet further back from Reynolds Creek; (3) 
modify the tailrace length as a result of moving the powerhouse 
location; (4) add an access road to the diversion area on the south 
side of Rich's Pond; (5) adjust the proposed transmission line pole 
locations and widen the transmission line right of way in the Jumbo 
Island area to minimize tree-fall hazards to the transmission line; (6) 
increase the project's hydraulic capacity from 90 cfs to 100 cfs; (7) 
change the starting date for in-water construction window; (8) remove 
the ``perched ledge'' design requirement for the tailrace; (9) change 
the ramping rates requirement to apply only to flow decreases; (10) 
replace the requirement for a shunt pipeline with jet deflectors on the 
turbine and eliminate a synchronous bypass valve from the powerhouse 
design; and (11) change the fish screen design from a retractable T-
cylinder screen to a conventional bar screen.
    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. 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, 
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.
    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 project works which are the subject of the license surrender. 
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: June 24, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-15563 Filed 6-29-16; 8:45 am]
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