82 FR 17425 - Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 68 (April 11, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 17425]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07242]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 67-131]


Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Application for 
Temporary Variance 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 Proceeding: Request for temporary variance of the 
minimum reservoir elevation requirement for Florence Lake, pursuant to 
Article 37(a) of the Big Creek No. 2A, 8, and Eastwood Hydroelectric 
Project.
    b. Project No.: 67-131.
    c. Date Filed: March 17, 2017.
    d. Licensee: Southern California Edison Company.
    e. Name of Project: Big Creek No. 2A, 8, and Eastwood Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on various streams which are 
tributaries of the San Joaquin River in Fresno County, California. The 
project occupies federal lands within the Sierra National Forest.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Licensee Contact: Mr. Wayne Allen, Southern California Edison 
Company, 1515 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, California 91770, 
[email protected] or Jay Kimbler at [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Diana Shannon, (202) 502-6136, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, interventions, 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 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-67-131.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary 
variance of its minimum reservoir elevation requirement at Florence 
Lake, pursuant to Article 37(a) of the license which requires an 
elevation of 7,276.6 feet during the recreation season (July 1 through 
August 31) and a minimum reservoir elevation of 7,232.6 feet during the 
remainder of the year. The licensee requests a variance to allow 
Florence Lake to be drawn down below elevation 7,276.6 feet during the 
entire 2017 recreation season, to facilitate the installation of a 
geomembrane liner on the bottom half of the upstream face of Florence 
Lake Dam. This will enable crews to access the lower portions of the 
dam, excavate sediment where necessary, and seal the bottom of the 
membrane liner. The licensee states that a variance from the non-
recreation season minimum pool requirement will not be required as the 
lake will be maintained at or above 7,232.6 feet for the remainder of 
the year. The licensee has consulted with the resource agencies and the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding this proposal.
    l. This filing may 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 in the Commission's Public Reference Room located at 888 
First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 
502-8371.
    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, 
.212 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 
the temporary variance that is the subject of this notice. 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: April 5, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-07242 Filed 4-10-17; 8:45 am]
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