83 FR 40034 - Boyce Hydro Power, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 156 (August 13, 2018)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 156 (August 13, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17293 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 40034-40035] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17293] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 10809-044, 10810-050, 10808-061, 2785-095] Boyce Hydro Power, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing 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 Application. b. Project Nos: 10809-044, 10810-050, 10808-061, 2785-095. c. Date Filed: July 26, 2018, as clarified on August 7, 2018. d. Applicant: Boyce Hydro Power, LLC. e. Name of Project: Secord, Smallwood, Edenville, and Sanford Hydroelectric Projects. f. Location: These projects are located on the Tittabawassee and Tobacco Rivers in Gladwin and Midland counties, Michigan. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Lee Mueller, Boyce Hydro Power, LLC, 10120 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 4192, Las Vegas, NV 89147, (702) 367- 7302. i. FERC Contact: Dr. Jennifer Ambler, (202) 502-8586, [email protected]. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: September 6, 2018. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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 numbers P-10809-044, P-10810-050, P-10808-061, and/or P-2785-095. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears 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. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary variance of lake level requirements contained in articles 403, 403, 404, and 411 of its licenses for the Secord, Smallwood, Edenville, and Sanford Projects, respectively. To facilitate focused spillway assessments and gate inspections, the licensee proposes to lower each reservoir about 4 feet to the following elevations: 746.8 ft for Secord, 700.4 ft for Smallwood, 671.8 ft for Edenville, and 626.8 ft for Sanford (all reservoir elevations are at National Geodetic Vertical Datum) beginning September 20, 2018. The licensee would draw down the reservoirs at a rate of 8 inches per day for the inspections to occur on/about October 1, 2018. Potentially beginning on October 2, 2018, the licensee would begin refilling the reservoirs at a rate not to exceed 9 inches per day to return the reservoirs to their normal water surface elevations of 750.8 ft for Secord, 704.8 ft for Smallwood, 675.8 ft for Edenville, and 630.8 ft for Sanford. 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, [[Page 40035]] Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's website 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. 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. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. 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, respectively. 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 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 commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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 385.2010. Dated: August 7, 2018. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. 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Public Reference Room in Washington, written, or regarded topics that were not The Commission strongly encourages
DC. There is an eSubscription link on relevant to the Guidelines. electronic filing. Please file comments,
the website that enables subscribers to All of the information related to the motions to intervene, and protests using
receive email notification when a Guidelines and submitted comments the Commission’s eFiling system at
document is added to a subscribed can be found on the FERC website http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
Online service, please email Click on the eLibrary link, click on brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call ‘‘Docket Search’’ and in the Docket without prior registration, using the
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call Number field enter the docket number eComment system at http://
(202) 502–8659. ‘‘AD18–13,’’ excluding the last three www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
Dated: August 7, 2018. digits. For assistance, please contact ecomment.asp. You must include your
FERC Online Support at name and contact information at the end
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free of your comments. For assistance,
Deputy Secretary. please contact FERC Online Support at
at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact
[FR Doc. 2018–17350 Filed 8–10–18; 8:45 am] FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866)
(202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P provides access to formal documents 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659
issued by the Commission, such as (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please
orders, notices, and rulemakings. send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
Dated: August 7, 2018.
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
Federal Energy Regulatory Kimberly D. Bose, The first page of any filing should
Commission Secretary. include docket numbers P–10809–044,
[FR Doc. 2018–17288 Filed 8–10–18; 8:45 am] P–10810–050, P–10808–061, and/or P–
[Docket No. AD18–13–000] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 2785–095.
The Commission’s Rules of Practice
Notice of Availability of the Final and Procedure require all intervenors
Engineering Guidelines for the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY filing documents with the Commission
Evaluation of Hydropower Projects: to serve a copy of that document on
Chapter 12—Water Conveyance Federal Energy Regulatory each person whose name appears on the
Commission official service list for the project.
The staff of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or [Project Nos. 10809–044, 10810–050, 10808– Further, if an intervenor files comments
Commission) Office of Energy Projects 061, 2785–095] or documents with the Commission
has finalized its new Engineering relating to the merits of an issue that
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Boyce Hydro Power, LLC; Notice of may affect the responsibilities of a
Hydropower Projects: Chapter 12— Application Accepted for Filing and particular resource agency, they must
Soliciting Comments, Motions To also serve a copy of the document on
Water Conveyance (Guidelines), which
Intervene, and Protests that resource agency.
was issued in draft form on May 17,
k. Description of Request: The
2018, for comment. The Guidelines Take notice that the following licensee requests a temporary variance
revision reflects the most current hydroelectric application has been filed of lake level requirements contained in
thinking and practices of the Division of with the Commission and is available articles 403, 403, 404, and 411 of its
Dam Safety and Inspections. for public inspection: licenses for the Secord, Smallwood,
The Guidelines can be found in a. Application Type: Temporary Edenville, and Sanford Projects,
Docket Number AD18–13–000. The full Variance Application. respectively. To facilitate focused
text of the Guidelines can be viewed on b. Project Nos: 10809–044, 10810– spillway assessments and gate
the Commission’s website at https:// 050, 10808–061, 2785–095. inspections, the licensee proposes to
www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/ c. Date Filed: July 26, 2018, as lower each reservoir about 4 feet to the
safety/guidelines/eng-guide/chap12.pdf. clarified on August 7, 2018. following elevations: 746.8 ft for Secord,
The Guidelines are intended to d. Applicant: Boyce Hydro Power, 700.4 ft for Smallwood, 671.8 ft for
provide guidance to the industry. This LLC. Edenville, and 626.8 ft for Sanford (all
document does not substitute for, e. Name of Project: Secord, reservoir elevations are at National
amend, or supersede the Commission’s Smallwood, Edenville, and Sanford Geodetic Vertical Datum) beginning
regulations under the 18 CFR part 12— Hydroelectric Projects. September 20, 2018. The licensee would
Safety of Water Power Projects and f. Location: These projects are located draw down the reservoirs at a rate of 8
Project Works. imposes no new legal on the Tittabawassee and Tobacco inches per day for the inspections to
obligations and grants no additional Rivers in Gladwin and Midland occur on/about October 1, 2018.
rights. counties, Michigan. Potentially beginning on October 2,
In response to the draft Guidelines, g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power 2018, the licensee would begin refilling
Commission staff received comments Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. the reservoirs at a rate not to exceed 9
from federal and state agencies, h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Lee inches per day to return the reservoirs
licensees whose portfolio includes arch Mueller, Boyce Hydro Power, LLC, to their normal water surface elevations
dams, independent consultants and 10120 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 4192,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
of 750.8 ft for Secord, 704.8 ft for
inspectors, and other interested parties. Las Vegas, NV 89147, (702) 367–7302. Smallwood, 675.8 ft for Edenville, and
Staff reviewed and considered each i. FERC Contact: Dr. Jennifer Ambler, 630.8 ft for Sanford.
comment and modified several portions (202) 502–8586, jennifer.ambler@ l. Locations of the Application: A
of the document in response. Staff ferc.gov. copy of the application is available for
declined to modify the document where j. Deadline for filing comments, inspection and reproduction at the
comments either were already motions to intervene, and protests: Commission’s Public Reference Room,
adequately/accurately addressed as September 6, 2018. located at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A,
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Washington, DC 20426, or by calling DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Applicants: Walleye Power, LLC.
(202) 502–8371. This filing may also be Description: Compliance filing: Notice
viewed on the Commission’s website at Federal Energy Regulatory of Reactive Tariff Effective Date—
http://www.ferc.gov using the Commission Succession Filing to be effective 7/31/
‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket 2018.
number excluding the last three digits in Combined Notice of Filings #1 Filed Date: 8/7/18.
the docket number field to access the Take notice that the Commission Accession Number: 20180807–5054.
document. You may also register online received the following electric corporate Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18.
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ filings: Docket Numbers: ER18–2174–000.
esubscription.asp to be notified via Applicants: New England Power
Docket Numbers: EC98–2–001; ER18–
email of new filings and issuances Company.
2162–000.
related to this or other pending projects. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing:
Applicants: Louisville Gas and
For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or Filing of G–33 Circuit Support
Electric Company, Kentucky Utilities
email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for Agreement with Green Mountain Power
TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also Company.
Description: Joint Application under Corp. to be effective 8/1/2018.
available for inspection and Filed Date: 8/6/18.
reproduction at the address in item (h) FPA Section 203 and Section 205 of
Accession Number: 20180806–5112.
above. Agencies may obtain copies of Louisville Gas and Electric Company, et
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/27/18.
the application directly from the al.
Filed Date: 8/3/18. Docket Numbers: ER18–2175–000.
applicant. Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate
m. Individuals desiring to be included Accession Number: 20180803–5189.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/24/18. Transmission, LLC, West Penn Power
on the Commission’s mailing list should Company, The Potomac Edison
so indicate by writing to the Secretary Take notice that the Commission
Company, Monongahela Power
of the Commission. received the following exempt
Company, Trans-Allegheny Interstate
n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to wholesale generator filings:
Line Company, American Transmission
Intervene: Anyone may submit Docket Numbers: EG18–119–000. Systems, Incorporated, PJM
comments, a protest, or a motion to Applicants: Stillwater Wind, LLC. Interconnection, L.L.C.
intervene in accordance with the Description: Notice of Self- Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing:
requirements of Rules of Practice and Certification of Exempt Wholesale MAIT et al. submit Interconnection
Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, Generator Status of Stillwater Wind, Agreements, SA Nos. 2149, 3743 and
respectively. In determining the LLC. 5110 to be effective 10/5/2018.
appropriate action to take, the Filed Date: 8/7/18. Filed Date: 8/6/18.
Commission will consider all protests or Accession Number: 20180807–5034. Accession Number: 20180806–5115.
other comments filed, but only those Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/27/18.
who file a motion to intervene in Docket Numbers: EG18–120–000. Docket Numbers: ER18–2176–000.
accordance with the Commission’s Applicants: Crazy Mountain Wind Applicants: Midcontinent
Rules may become a party to the LLC. Independent System Operator, Inc.
proceeding. Any comments, protests, or Description: Notice of Self- Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing:
motions to intervene must be received Certification of Exempt Wholesale 2018–08–07_SA 2484 Meadowlark
on or before the specified comment date Generator Status of Crazy Mountain Wind I–GRE 1st Rev GIA (G830) to be
for the particular application. Wind LLC. effective 7/24/2018.
o. Filing and Service of Documents: Filed Date: 8/7/18. Filed Date: 8/7/18.
Any filing must (1) bear in all capital Accession Number: 20180807–5037. Accession Number: 20180807–5007.
letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18.
‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO Take notice that the Commission Docket Numbers: ER18–2178–000.
INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth received the following electric rate Applicants: Holloman Lessee, LLC.
in the heading the name of the applicant filings: Description: Baseline eTariff Filing:
and the project number of the
Docket Numbers: ER18–1575–001. Initial Market-Based Rate Tariff of
application to which the filing Applicants: NorthWestern Holloman Lessee LLC to be effective 10/
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, Corporation. 7/2018.
and telephone number of the person Description: Compliance filing: Filed Date: 8/7/18.
commenting, protesting or intervening; Erratum to Order No. 842 Compliance Accession Number: 20180807–5092.
and (4) otherwise comply with the Filing (South Dakota OATT) to be Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18.
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 effective 5/15/2018.
through 385.2005. All comments, Docket Numbers: ER18–2179–000.
Filed Date: 8/7/18. Applicants: Black Hills Colorado
motions to intervene, or protests must Accession Number: 20180807–5058.
set forth their evidentiary basis. Any Electric, Inc.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing:
filing made by an intervenor must be
Docket Numbers: ER18–1791–001. Notice of Succession (OATT) to be
accompanied by proof of service on all
Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, effective 7/10/2018.
persons listed in the service list
LLC. Filed Date: 8/7/18.
prepared by the Commission in this
Description: Tariff Amendment: Accession Number: 20180807–5098.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
DEF—Notice of Termination (US Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/18.
385.2010.
EcoGen Polk, LLC SA–180) Deficiency Docket Numbers: ER18–2180–000.
Dated: August 7, 2018. Response to be effective 8/15/2018. Applicants: Black Hills Colorado
Kimberly D. Bose, Filed Date: 8/6/18. Electric, Inc.
Secretary. Accession Number: 20180806–5116. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing:
[FR Doc. 2018–17293 Filed 8–10–18; 8:45 am] Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/27/18. Notice of Succession (WestConnect
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Docket Numbers: ER18–1823–001. Point-to-Point) to be effective 7/10/2018.
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