81 FR 8952 - Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 35 (February 23, 2016)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 35 (February 23, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-03615 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 8952-8953] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03615] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14726-000] Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications On November 3, 2015, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Pyramid Lake) filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Prosser Creek Hydroelectric Project (project) to be located at the existing Bureau of Reclamation's Prosser Creek Dam on Prosser Creek, near the City of Truckee, Nevada County, California. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission. Prosser Creek Reservoir has a usable storage capacity of 29,800 acre-feet at a normal maximum elevation of 5,741.2 feet, of which up to 20,000 acre-feet is required for flood control purposes between November and June annually. The proposed project would utilize the existing intake structure in Prosser Creek Reservoir, the two 9.5-foot arched concrete conduits, and the discharge channel on the downstream side of the BOR Prosser Creek Dam. No modifications would be made to these existing structures. The proposed project would also consist of the following new structures: (1) An approximately 32-foot-wide by 62-foot-long by 33- foot-high powerhouse located on the east side of the primary discharge channel outlet containing two Francis generating units, one smaller 790-kilowatt unit and one larger 2.7-megawatt (MW) unit for a total rated capacity of 3.49 MW; (2) a pressure-rated, concrete, flow-control structure located at the end of the existing low-level outlet that would include control valves to regulate flows to the powerhouse or direct flows to the existing discharge channel during a powerhouse outage; (3) a 48-inch-diameter penstock that conveys water from the existing outlet structures to the powerhouse and directs flow to one or both of the generating units via a common header and control valves; (4) a 50-foot-long tailrace channel extending from the proposed powerhouse to meet the existing outlet channel; (5) a channel training wall leaving the powerhouse on the landside of the tailrace channel; (6) a 650-foot-long, 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line and electrical substation to interconnect the proposed project to the existing, nearby 69-kV transmission line; (7) and a small parking area at the powerhouse. Pyramid Lake proposes to develop the proposed project in conformance with the operation of Prosser Creek Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation under the terms of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) and would generate electricity using the existing flow releases under the terms of the TROA. Pyramid Lake does not propose to alter the timing, condition or the amount of releases from Prosser Creek Reservoir or impair any of the current functions supported by operation of this existing multi-purpose water resources project. The estimated annual generation of the Prosser Creek Hydroelectric Project would be 7.4 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Donna Noel, Director of Natural Resources, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, P.O. Box 256, Nixon, Nevada 89424; phone: (775) 574-1000. FERC Contact: Quinn Emmering; phone: (202) 502-6382. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications 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 [[Page 8953]] [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-14726-000. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-14726) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: February 12, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-03615 Filed 2-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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Accession Number: 20160216–5279. requirements, interventions, protests, total rated capacity of 3.49 MW; (2) a
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. service, and qualifying facilities filings pressure-rated, concrete, flow-control
Docket Numbers: ER16–947–000. can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ structure located at the end of the
Applicants: Big Sandy Peaker Plant, docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For existing low-level outlet that would
LLC, Wolf Hills Energy, LLC, Middle other information, call (866) 208–3676 include control valves to regulate flows
River Power II, LLC. (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. to the powerhouse or direct flows to the
Description: Joint Request of Big Dated: February 16, 2016. existing discharge channel during a
Sandy Peaker Plant, LLC, Wolf Hills powerhouse outage; (3) a 48-inch-
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Energy, LLC and Middle River Power II diameter penstock that conveys water
Deputy Secretary.
LLC for Waiver and Request for from the existing outlet structures to the
[FR Doc. 2016–03617 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am] powerhouse and directs flow to one or
Expedited Consideration.
Filed Date: 2/16/16.
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P both of the generating units via a
Accession Number: 20160216–5278. common header and control valves; (4)
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. a 50-foot-long tailrace channel
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY extending from the proposed
Docket Numbers: ER16–948–000. powerhouse to meet the existing outlet
Applicants: Midcontinent Federal Energy Regulatory
channel; (5) a channel training wall
Independent System Operator, Inc., Commission
leaving the powerhouse on the landside
Otter Tail Power Company. [Project No. 14726–000] of the tailrace channel; (6) a 650-foot-
Description: Compliance filing: 2016– long, 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line
02–16_SA 2897 OTP–GRE FSA Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Notice of and electrical substation to interconnect
Compliance to be effective 8/26/2015. Preliminary Permit Application the proposed project to the existing,
Filed Date: 2/16/16. Accepted for Filing and Soliciting nearby 69-kV transmission line; (7) and
Accession Number: 20160216–5292. Comments, Motions To Intervene, and a small parking area at the powerhouse.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. Competing Applications Pyramid Lake proposes to develop the
Docket Numbers: ER16–949–000. proposed project in conformance with
Applicants: Escalante Solar I, LLC. On November 3, 2015, the Pyramid
the operation of Prosser Creek Dam by
Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Lake Paiute Tribe (Pyramid Lake) filed
the Bureau of Reclamation under the
Tenant In Common and Shared an application for a preliminary permit, terms of the Truckee River Operating
Facilities Agreement to be effective 4/2/ pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Agreement (TROA) and would generate
2016. Power Act, proposing to study the electricity using the existing flow
Filed Date: 2/16/16. feasibility of the Prosser Creek releases under the terms of the TROA.
Accession Number: 20160216–5301. Hydroelectric Project (project) to be Pyramid Lake does not propose to alter
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. located at the existing Bureau of the timing, condition or the amount of
Reclamation’s Prosser Creek Dam on releases from Prosser Creek Reservoir or
Docket Numbers: ER16–950–000. Prosser Creek, near the City of Truckee,
Applicants: Escalante Solar II, LLC. impair any of the current functions
Nevada County, California. The sole supported by operation of this existing
Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: purpose of a preliminary permit, if
Tenant in Common and Shared multi-purpose water resources project.
issued, is to grant the permit holder The estimated annual generation of the
Facilities Agreement to be effective 4/2/ priority to file a license application
2016. Prosser Creek Hydroelectric Project
during the permit term. A preliminary would be 7.4 gigawatt-hours.
Filed Date: 2/16/16. permit does not authorize the permit
Accession Number: 20160216–5305. Applicant Contact: Donna Noel,
holder to perform any land-disturbing Director of Natural Resources, Pyramid
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. activities or otherwise enter upon lands Lake Paiute Tribe, P.O. Box 256, Nixon,
Docket Numbers: ER16–951–000. or waters owned by others without the Nevada 89424; phone: (775) 574–1000.
Applicants: Escalante Solar III, LLC. owners’ express permission. FERC Contact: Quinn Emmering;
Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Prosser Creek Reservoir has a usable phone: (202) 502–6382.
Tenant In Common and Shared storage capacity of 29,800 acre-feet at a Deadline for filing comments, motions
Facilities Agreement to be effective 4/2/ normal maximum elevation of 5,741.2 to intervene, competing applications
2016. feet, of which up to 20,000 acre-feet is (without notices of intent), or notices of
Filed Date: 2/16/16. required for flood control purposes intent to file competing applications: 60
Accession Number: 20160216–5306. between November and June annually. days from the issuance of this notice.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/8/16. The proposed project would utilize the Competing applications and notices of
The filings are accessible in the existing intake structure in Prosser intent must meet the requirements of 18
Commission’s eLibrary system by Creek Reservoir, the two 9.5-foot arched CFR 4.36.
clicking on the links or querying the concrete conduits, and the discharge The Commission strongly encourages
docket number. channel on the downstream side of the electronic filing. Please file comments,
Any person desiring to intervene or BOR Prosser Creek Dam. No motions to intervene, notices of intent,
protest in any of the above proceedings modifications would be made to these and competing applications using the
must file in accordance with Rules 211 existing structures. Commission’s eFiling system at http://
and 214 of the Commission’s The proposed project would also www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
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Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and consist of the following new structures: Commenters can submit brief comments
385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern (1) An approximately 32-foot-wide by up to 6,000 characters, without prior
time on the specified comment date. 62-foot-long by 33-foot-high registration, using the eComment system
Protests may be considered, but powerhouse located on the east side of at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
intervention is necessary to become a the primary discharge channel outlet ecomment.asp. You must include your
party to the proceeding. containing two Francis generating units, name and contact information at the end
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed one smaller 790-kilowatt unit and one of your comments. For assistance,
information relating to filing larger 2.7-megawatt (MW) unit for a please contact FERC Online Support at
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FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) up to 6,000 characters, without prior viewed on the Commission’s Web site at
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 registration, using the eComment system http://www.ferc.gov using the
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal ecomment.asp. You must include your number excluding the last three digits in
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 name and contact information at the end the docket number field to access the
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. of your comments. For assistance, document. You may also register online
The first page of any filing should please contact FERC Online Support at at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
include docket number P–14726–000. FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) esubscription.asp to be notified via
More information about this project, 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 email of new filings and issuances
including a copy of the application, can (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please related to this or other pending projects.
be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’ send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or
link of Commission’s Web site at Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also
elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number The first page of any filing should available for inspection and
(P–14726) in the docket number field to include docket number P–2061–099. reproduction at the address in item (h)
access the document. For assistance, The Commission’s Rules of Practice above. Agencies may obtain copies of
contact FERC Online Support. and Procedure require all intervenors the application directly from the
filing documents with the Commission applicant.
Dated: February 12, 2016.
to serve a copy of that document on
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., each person whose name appears on the m. Individuals desiring to be included
Deputy Secretary. official service list for the project. on the Commission’s mailing list should
[FR Doc. 2016–03615 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am] Further, if an intervenor files comments so indicate by writing to the Secretary
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P or documents with the Commission of the Commission.
relating to the merits of an issue that n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to
may affect the responsibilities of a Intervene: Anyone may submit
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY particular resource agency, they must comments, a protest, or a motion to
also serve a copy of the document on intervene in accordance with the
Federal Energy Regulatory that resource agency. requirements of Rules of Practice and
Commission k. Description of Request: Idaho Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214,
[Project No. 2061–099] Power Company (IPC) filed a five-year respectively. In determining the
compliance report for the Lower Salmon appropriate action to take, the
Idaho Power Company; Notice of Falls project’s approved land Commission will consider all protests or
Application Accepted for Filing and management plan as well as proposed other comments filed, but only those
Soliciting Comments, Motions To updates to the existing plan. Updates who file a motion to intervene in
Intervene, and Protests include new land-use classification accordance with the Commission’s
maps based off previously approved Rules may become a party to the
Take notice that the following changes and modifications to the use proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
hydroelectric application has been filed classification of private boat docks on motions to intervene must be received
with the Commission and is available conservation and agriculture/grazing on or before the specified comment date
for public inspection: land. IPC proposes to change the for the particular application.
a. Application Type: Amendment to classification of private boat docks to
Land Management Plan. ‘‘conditional’’ in both conservation and o. Filing and Service of Documents:
b. Project No: 2061–099. agriculture/grazing land-use areas, Any filing must (1) bear in all capital
c. Date Filed: December 29, 2015. which are currently listed as allowed letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’,
d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company. and prohibited, respectively. To remain ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO
e. Name of Project: Lower Salmon consistent across projects, IPC proposes INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth
Falls Hydroelectric Project. the modification due to changes in land in the heading the name of the applicant
f. Location: The project is located on ownership and land use patterns from and the project number of the
the Snake River in Gooding and Twin open-range grazing to private/rural- application to which the filing
Falls counties, Idaho. residential uses in the project area, as responds; (3) furnish the name, address,
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power well as at several other IPC projects. IPC and telephone number of the person
Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. states that by listing private boat docks commenting, protesting or intervening;
h. Applicant Contact: L. Lewis as conditional it would review all and (4) otherwise comply with the
Wardle, Senior Biologist—Licensing applications to ensure the proposal does requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001
Program; lwardle@idahopower.com; not have adverse resource effects. through 385.2005. All comments,
(208) 388–2964. Additionally, all dock applications motions to intervene, or protests must
i. FERC Contact: Krista Sakallaris, would be required to meet the IPC’s set forth their evidentiary basis. Any
(202) 502–6302, Krista.Sakallaris@ existing boat dock standards and filing made by an intervenor must be
ferc.gov. applicants would be required to obtain accompanied by proof of service on all
j. Deadline for filing comments, the required state and federal permits persons listed in the service list
motions to intervene, and protests: and consult with specified resource prepared by the Commission in this
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March 14, 2015. agencies. proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
The Commission strongly encourages l. Locations of the Application: A 385.2010.
electronic filing. Please file motions to copy of the application is available for Dated: February 12, 2016.
intervene, protests, comments, or inspection and reproduction at the
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
recommendations using the Commission’s Public Reference Room,
Commission’s eFiling system at http:// located at 888 First Street NE., Room Deputy Secretary.
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling [FR Doc. 2016–03613 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am]
Commenters can submit brief comments (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
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