82 FR 33494 - Grand River Dam Authority: Notice of Application for Temporary Variance and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1494-441]


Grand River Dam Authority: Notice of Application for Temporary 
Variance and 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. Application Type: Temporary variance from the Article 401 
reservoir elevation rule curve in order to keep reservoir levels in the 
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees (Grand Lake) higher than normal for the 
period of August 16, 2017 through October 31, 2017.
    b. Project No.: 1494-441.
    c. Date Filed: July 11, 2017.
    d. Applicant: Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
    e. Name of Project: Pensacola Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Grand River in Craig, 
Delaware, Mayes, and Ottawa Counties, Oklahoma.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Daniel S. Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, 
Grand River Dam Authority, P.O. Box. 409, Vinita, OK 74301; telephone: 
(918) 256-5545.
    i. FERC Contact: B. Peter Yarrington, telephone (202) 502-6129, 
email [email protected] or Jeremy Jessup, telephone (202) 502-
6779, email [email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site 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] or toll

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free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Although the 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be 
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail a copy to: Kimberly D. Bose, 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-1494-441) on 
any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Request: GRDA requests a temporary variance to 
deviate from the Article 401 reservoir elevation rule curve during the 
period of August 16, 2017 through October 31, 2017. GRDA says the 
requested variance would protect safety and property by reducing the 
risk of vessel groundings in late summer, improve recreation during a 
peak recreation season, and provide additional water storage to assist 
in making releases for maintenance of dissolved oxygen concentrations 
downstream.
    This temporary variance request is separate from the application 
GRDA filed May 6, 2016, which proposes a permanent amendment of the 
project's Article 401 rule curve requirements. The May 6, 2016 
permanent amendment application is currently under Commission review.
    Under GRDA's proposed temporary variance, between August 16 and 
September 15, 2017, GRDA would maintain the reservoir at elevation 743 
feet Pensacola Datum (PD), which is up to two feet higher than the 
current rule curve. Between September 16 and September 30, the 
elevation would be lowered from 743 to 742 feet PD, which up to two 
feet higher than the current rule curve. Between October 1 and October 
31, the reservoir would then be maintained at elevation 742 feet PD, 
which is up to one foot higher than the current rule curve. After 
October 31, reservoir elevations would follow the current rule curve.
    As part of its application, GRDA includes a Storm Adaptive 
Management Plan that would be followed to address high water conditions 
upstream and downstream of Grand Lake during major precipitation events 
in the river basin. GRDA also includes a Drought Adaptive Management 
Plan that would be followed to determine project operation, including 
deviations from the rule curve elevations, to allow releases for 
maintenance of downstream water quality and reliable operation of 
GRDA's downstream Salina Pumped Storage Project if certain drought 
conditions occur.
    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. A copy is also 
available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) 
above.
    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, contact FERC 
Online Support.
    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: All filings 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 amendment application. 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: July 13, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY proceeding will be conducted in Docket Dated: July 14, 2017.
No. CP17–470–000, as noted in the Kimberly D. Bose,
Federal Energy Regulatory caption of this Notice. Secretary.
Commission [FR Doc. 2017–15245 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am]
There are two ways to become
[Docket Nos. CP17–470–000; PF15–25–000] involved in the Commission’s review of BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
this Project. First, any person wishing to
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; obtain legal status by becoming a party
FLNG Liquefaction 4, LLC; Notice of to the proceeding for this project should DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Applications
file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Federal Energy Regulatory
Take notice that, on June 29, 2017, Commission, 888 First Street NE., Commission
Freeport LNG Development, L.P. and Washington, DC 20426, a motion to
FLNG Liquefaction 4, LLC, (Freeport intervene in accordance with the [Project No. 1494–441]
LNG) 333 Clay Street, Suite 5050, requirements of the Commission’s Rules
Houston, TX 77002, filed an application Grand River Dam Authority: Notice of
of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR
seeking authorization pursuant to Application for Temporary Variance
385.214, 385.211 (2016), by the
section 3(a) of the Natural Gas Act, and and Soliciting Comments, Motions To
comment date below. A person Intervene, and Protests
parts 153 and 380 of the regulations of obtaining party status will be placed on
the Federal Energy Regulatory the service list maintained by the Take notice that the following
Commission (FERC or Commission), to Secretary of the Commission, and will hydroelectric application has been filed
site, construct, and operate additional receive copies of all documents filed by with the Commission and is available
natural gas liquefaction facilities at the applicant and by all other parties. A for public inspection:
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.’s party must submit filings made with the a. Application Type: Temporary
existing Quintana Island Terminal in variance from the Article 401 reservoir
Commission by mail, hand delivery, or
Brazoria County, Texas, as well as elevation rule curve in order to keep
internet, in accordance with Rule 2001
associated pretreatment and pipeline reservoir levels in the Grand Lake O’ the
facilities, for the purpose of liquefying of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure, id. 385.2001. A copy Cherokees (Grand Lake) higher than
domestic natural gas for export to normal for the period of August 16,
foreign countries. must be served on every other party in
the proceeding. Only parties to the 2017 through October 31, 2017.
Any questions regarding the b. Project No.: 1494–441.
application should be directed to: John proceeding can ask for court review of
c. Date Filed: July 11, 2017.
Tobola, Freeport LNG Development, Commission orders in the proceeding. d. Applicant: Grand River Dam
L.P., 333 Clay Street, Suite 5050, However, a person does not have to Authority (GRDA).
Houston, TX 77002, (713) 980–2888, intervene to have comments considered. e. Name of Project: Pensacola
JTobola@freeportlng.com; or Lisa M. The second way to participate is by Hydroelectric Project.
Tonery, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & filing with the Secretary of the f. Location: The project is located on
Sutcliffe LLP, 51 West 52nd Street, New Commission, as soon as possible, an the Grand River in Craig, Delaware,
York, NY 10019–6142, (212) 506–3710, original and two copies of comments in Mayes, and Ottawa Counties, Oklahoma.
ltonery@orrick.com. support of or in opposition to this g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
This filing is available for review at project. The Commission will consider Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r).
the Commission’s Washington, DC these comments in determining the h. Applicant Contact: Daniel S.
offices, or may be viewed on the Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Grand
appropriate action to be taken, but the
Commission’s Web site at http:// River Dam Authority, P.O. Box. 409,
filing of a comment alone will not serve
www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘e-Library’’ link. Vinita, OK 74301; telephone: (918) 256–
to make the filer a party to the
Enter the docket number, excluding the 5545.
proceeding. The Commission’s rules
last three digits, in the docket number i. FERC Contact: B. Peter Yarrington,
field to access the document. For require that persons filing comments in telephone (202) 502–6129, email
assistance, please contact FERC Online opposition to the project provide copies peter.yarrington@ferc.gov or Jeremy
Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ of their protests only to the party or Jessup, telephone (202) 502–6779, email
ferc.gov, or call toll-free at (866) 208– parties directly involved in the protest. jeremy.jessup@ferc.gov.
3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502– Protests and interventions may be j. Deadline for filing comments,
8659. filed electronically via the Internet in motions to intervene, and protests is 15
On June 3, 2015, FERC granted lieu of paper; see 18 CFR days from the issuance date of this
Freeport LNG’s request to initiate the 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions notice by the Commission.
pre-filing review process for the Train 4 on the Commission’s Web site under the All documents may be filed
Project. During the pre-filing process, e-filing link. The Commission strongly electronically via the Internet. See 18
Freeport LNG participated in meetings encourages electronic filings. CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
with local, state, and federal officials, as instructions on the Commission’s Web
If the Commission decides to set the
well as individual and agency site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
application for a formal hearing before
stakeholders, to identify and resolve efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
an Administrative Law Judge, the
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issues of potential concern at an early brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
Commission will issue another notice
juncture. On August 19, 2015, FERC without prior registration, using the
issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an describing that process. At the end of eComment system at http://
Environmental Assessment for the the Commission’s review process, a www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
Project and Request for Comments. final Commission order approving or ecomment.asp. You must include your
Now, as of the filing of the application denying the requested authorization name and contact information at the end
on June 29, 2017, the pre-filing process will be issued. of your comments. For assistance,
for this project has ended. From this Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern please contact FERC Online Support at
time forward, Freeport LNG’s Daylight Savings Time August 4, 2017. FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll

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free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, Commission’s Public Reference Room, issue that may affect the responsibilities
(202) 502–8659. Although the located at 888 First Street NE., Room of a particular resource agency, they
Commission strongly encourages 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling must also serve a copy of the document
electronic filing, documents may also be (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be on that resource agency. A copy of all
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail a copy viewed on the Commission’s Web site at other filings in reference to this
to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ application must be accompanied by
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number proof of service on all persons listed in
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. excluding the last three digits in the the service list prepared by the
Please include the project number (P– docket number field to access the Commission in this proceeding, in
1494–441) on any comments or motions document. A copy is also available for
accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and
filed. inspection and reproduction at the
k. Description of Request: GRDA 385.2010.
address in item (h) above.
requests a temporary variance to deviate You may also register online at http:// Dated: July 13, 2017.
from the Article 401 reservoir elevation www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ Kimberly D. Bose,
rule curve during the period of August esubscription.asp to be notified via Secretary.
16, 2017 through October 31, 2017. email of new filings and issuances
[FR Doc. 2017–15246 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am]
GRDA says the requested variance related to this or other pending projects.
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would protect safety and property by For assistance, contact FERC Online
reducing the risk of vessel groundings in Support.
late summer, improve recreation during m. Individuals desiring to be included
a peak recreation season, and provide on the Commission’s mailing list should
additional water storage to assist in so indicate by writing to the Secretary FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
making releases for maintenance of of the Commission. CORPORATION
dissolved oxygen concentrations n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to
downstream. Intervene: Anyone may submit Sunshine Act Meeting
This temporary variance request is comments, a protest, or a motion to
separate from the application GRDA intervene in accordance with the Pursuant to the provisions of the
filed May 6, 2016, which proposes a requirements of Rules of Practice and ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5
permanent amendment of the project’s Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that
Article 401 rule curve requirements. In determining the appropriate action to at 10:19 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017,
The May 6, 2016 permanent amendment take, the Commission will consider all the Board of Directors of the Federal
application is currently under protests or other comments filed, but Deposit Insurance Corporation met in
Commission review. only those who file a motion to closed session to consider matters
Under GRDA’s proposed temporary intervene in accordance with the related to the Corporation’s supervision,
variance, between August 16 and Commission’s Rules may become a corporate, and resolution activities.
September 15, 2017, GRDA would party to the proceeding. Any comments, In calling the meeting, the Board
maintain the reservoir at elevation 743 protests, or motions to intervene must
determined, on motion of Vice
feet Pensacola Datum (PD), which is up be received on or before the specified
Chairman Thomas M. Hoenig, seconded
to two feet higher than the current rule comment date for the particular
curve. Between September 16 and application. by Director Keith A. Noreika (Acting
September 30, the elevation would be o. Filing and Service of Responsive Comptroller of the Currency), concurred
lowered from 743 to 742 feet PD, which Documents: All filings must (1) bear in in by Director Richard Cordray
up to two feet higher than the current all capital letters the title COMMENTS, (Director, Consumer Financial
rule curve. Between October 1 and PROTEST, or MOTION TO INTERVENE Protection Bureau), and Chairman
October 31, the reservoir would then be as applicable; (2) set forth in the Martin J. Gruenberg, that Corporation
maintained at elevation 742 feet PD, heading the name of the applicant and business required its consideration of
which is up to one foot higher than the the project number of the application to the matters which were to be the subject
current rule curve. After October 31, which the filing responds; (3) furnish of this meeting on less than seven days’
reservoir elevations would follow the the name, address, and telephone notice to the public; that no earlier
current rule curve. number of the person protesting or notice of the meeting was practicable;
As part of its application, GRDA intervening; and (4) otherwise comply that the public interest did not require
includes a Storm Adaptive Management with the requirements of 18 CFR consideration of the matters in a
Plan that would be followed to address 385.2001 through 385.2005. All meeting open to public observation; and
high water conditions upstream and comments, motions to intervene, or that the matters could be considered in
downstream of Grand Lake during major protests must set forth their evidentiary a closed meeting by authority of
precipitation events in the river basin. basis and otherwise comply with the subsections (c)(2), (c)(4), (c)(6), (c)(8),
GRDA also includes a Drought Adaptive requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All
(c)(9)(A)(ii), and (c)(9)(B) of the
Management Plan that would be comments, motions to intervene, or
‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5
followed to determine project operation, protests should relate to project works
which are the subject of the amendment U.S.C. 552b(c)(2), (c)(4), (c)(6), (c)(8),
including deviations from the rule curve
(c)(9)(A)(ii), and (c)(9)(B).
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elevations, to allow releases for application. Agencies may obtain copies
maintenance of downstream water of the application directly from the Dated: July 18, 2017.
quality and reliable operation of GRDA’s applicant. A copy of any protest or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
downstream Salina Pumped Storage motion to intervene must be served Robert E. Feldman,
Project if certain drought conditions upon each representative of the
Executive Secretary.
occur. applicant specified in the particular
[FR Doc. 2017–15350 Filed 7–18–17; 4:15 pm]
l. Locations of the Application: A application. If an intervener files
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inspection and reproduction at the Commission relating to the merits of an

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82 FR 33494 - Grand River Dam Authority: Notice of Application for Temporary Variance and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 138 (July 20, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission