83 FR 53462 - PacifiCorp; Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-23121

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1744-041]

PacifiCorp; Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA
Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and
Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions,
and Prescriptions

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and
applicant-

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prepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission
and is available for public inspection.
a. Type of Application: Major Constructed Project.
b. Project No.: 1744-041.
c. Date filed: May 30, 2018.
d. Applicant: PacifiCorp.
e. Name of Project: Weber Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: On the Weber River, in Weber, Davis, and Morgan
Counties, Utah. The project occupies 14.94 acres of United States lands
administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Eve Davies, PacifiCorp--Renewable Resources,
1407 West North Temple, Suite 210, Salt Lake City, UT 84116; (801) 220-
2245; e-mail eve.davies@pacificorp.com.
i. FERC Contact: Evan Williams at (202) 502-8462; or e-mail at
evan.williams@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
and final terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 60
days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105
days from the issuance date of this notice.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
motions to intervene and protests, comments, and final terms and
conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (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-1744-041.
The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person 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. This application has been accepted for filing.
l. The existing Weber Project consists of: (1) A 114-foot-long,
16.7-foot-high concrete diversion dam that includes a low-level outlet,
a 35-foot-wide intake structure that contains a 22-foot-wide, 31-foot-
long, 19-foot-tall concrete intake box, and a 79-foot-long section
containing two approximately 30-foot-long, 10-foot-high radial gates;
(2) a 3-foot by 18-foot non-operative fish passage structure that is
used to pass minimum flows through a calibrated slide gate opening at
the dam; (3) an 8.4-acre reservoir having a total storage of
approximately 42 acre-feet at elevation 4,798 feet above mean sea
level; (4) a 9,110-foot-long, 5.5-foot to 6.3-foot-diameter steel
penstock partially encased in concrete, and buried for most of its
length; (5) a powerhouse with one 3,850-kilowatt generating unit; (6) a
22-foot-wide, 30-foot-long, 29-foot-high concrete tailrace chamber,
integrated into the powerhouse foundation, which returns flows directly
into the Weber River on the south side of the powerhouse; (7) a 77-
foot-long, 46-kilovolt transmission line; and (8) appurtenant
facilities. The project is estimated to generate an average of 16,932
megawatt-hours annually. PacifiCorp proposes to build a new fish
passage structure at the edge of the existing diversion dam in an area
that currently has graded, unvegetated soil.
m. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may 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. For assistance, contact
FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport. A copy is also available for
inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above.
n. 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.
All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMMENTS,''
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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,
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of
18 CFR 4.34(b). 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. 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.
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.
o. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following
the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request;
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.
p. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according
to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as
appropriate.

Commission issues EA--July 2019
Comments on EA--August 2019

Dated: October 16, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-23121 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am]
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of the specified walk-in doors, its proposed understands that absent a waiver, the basic procedure for walk-in doors prescribed by
PTO value of 93.5% would more accurately models identified by Jamison in its petition DOE at 10 CFR part 431, subpart R, appendix
reflect the specified basic models’ door motor cannot be tested and rated for energy A, except that the PTO value specified in
energy consumption. consumption on a basis representative of section 4.5.2 ‘‘Direct Energy Consumption of
On June 19, 2018, DOE published a notice their true energy consumption Electrical Components of Non-Display
that announced its receipt of the petition for characteristics. DOE has reviewed the Doors’’ shall be 93.5% for door motors. All
waiver and granted Jamison an interim recommended procedure suggested by other requirements of 10 CFR part 431,
waiver. 83 FR 28422 (‘‘Notice of Petition for Jamison and concludes that it will allow for subpart R, appendix A and DOE’s regulations
Waiver’’). In the Notice of Petition for the accurate measurement of the energy use remain applicable.
Waiver, DOE presented Jamison’s claim that of the equipment, while alleviating the (3) Representations. Jamison may not make
the results from testing the specified basic testing problems associated with Jamison’s representations about the energy use of the
models according to Appendix A are implementation of DOE’s applicable walk-in basic models referenced in paragraph (1) of
unrealistic and unrepresentative of actual door test procedure for the specified basic this Order for compliance, marketing, or
energy usage because of the assigned PTO models. Thus, DOE is requiring that Jamison other purposes unless the basic model has
value. DOE also summarized Jamison’s test and rate the specified walk-in doors basic been tested in accordance with the
requested alternate test procedure, which models according to the alternate test provisions set forth above and such
would require testing the specified basic procedure specified in this Decision and representations fairly disclose the results of
models according to Appendix A, except that Order, which is identical to the procedure such testing in accordance with 10 CFR part
the PTO value for door motors would be provided in the interim waiver. 431, subpart R, appendix A and 10 CFR part
modified from 25% to 93.5% for freight and This Decision and Order applies only to 429, subpart B, as specified in this Order.
passage doors. the basic models listed and does not extend (4) This waiver shall remain in effect
As explained in the Notice of Petition for to any other basic models. DOE evaluates and according to the provisions of 10 CFR
Waiver, DOE analyzed the technical grants waivers for only those basic models 431.401.
performance data provided by Jamison, and specifically set out in the petition, not future (5) This waiver is issued on the condition
noted that Jamison’s petition sought to apply models that may be manufactured by the that the statements, representations, and
the same PTO value to its specified basic petitioner. documentation provided by Jamison are
models that are 24 to 288 inches (i.e. 2 to 24 Jamison may request that the scope of this valid. If Jamison makes any modifications to
feet) wide and have motors driven at a waiver be extended to include additional the controls or configurations of these basic
minimum speed of 12 in/s. Even when basic models that employ the same models, the waiver will no longer be valid
assuming the most energy consumptive technology as those listed in this waiver. 10 and Jamison will either be required to use the
scenario would apply, DOE concluded that CFR 431.401(g). Jamison may also submit current Federal test method or submit a new
the proposed 93.5% PTO for the specified another petition for waiver from the test application for a test procedure waiver. DOE
basic models was appropriate and agreed procedure for additional basic models that may revoke or modify this waiver at any time
with Jamison that for the door motors used employ a different technology and meet the if it determines the factual basis underlying
in those basic models, the proposed PTO was criteria for test procedure waivers. 10 CFR the petition for waiver is incorrect, or the
more representative of actual energy use than 431.401(a)(1). results from the alternate test procedure are
the currently required PTO value of 25%. DOE notes that it may modify or rescind unrepresentative of the basic models’ true
In the Notice of Petition for Waiver, DOE the waiver at any time upon DOE’s energy consumption characteristics. 10 CFR
also solicited comments from interested determination that the factual basis 431.401(k)(1). Likewise, Jamison may request
parties on all aspects of the petition and the underlying the petition for waiver is that DOE rescind or modify the waiver if
specified alternate test procedure. In incorrect, or upon a determination that the Jamison discovers an error in the information
response, DOE received one comment from results from the alternate test procedure are provided to DOE as part of its petition,
Hussmann Corporation (‘‘Hussmann’’).5 unrepresentative of the basic models’ true determines that the waiver is no longer
Hussmann supported Jamison’s request and energy consumption characteristics. 10 CFR needed, or for other appropriate reasons. 10
methodology for an alternate test procedure 431.401(k)(1). Likewise, Jamison may request CFR 431.401(k)(2).
to account for an electrical door opening that DOE rescind or modify the waiver if the (6) Granting of this waiver does not release
device used with a demand-based controller. company discovers an error in the Jamison from the certification requirements
It asserted that the analysis arriving at a information provided to DOE as part of its set forth at 10 CFR part 429.
93.5% PTO value is sound for the product petition, determines that the waiver is no Signed in Washington, DC, on October 15,
and use specified. Hussmann added that longer needed, or for other appropriate 2018.
‘‘door products used in other applications,’’ reasons. 10 CFR 431.401(k)(2). Further, the
such as control devices that remove moisture Kathleen B. Hogan, Ph.D.
waiver is conditioned upon the validity of
in areas of high humidity, may also warrant the door motor performance characteristics, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
variations in the PTO. statements, representations, and Efficiency Energy Efficiency and Renewable
DOE notes that a Decision and Order documentation provided by Jamison. Energy
applies only to those basic models specified [FR Doc. 2018–23096 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
in the Order. The PTO values specified by III. Order
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the waiver methodology are appropriate for After careful consideration of all the
the basic models that are the subject of the material that was submitted by Jamison in
petition. Jamison requested PTO values based this matter and the comment received, it is
on the characteristics of the basic models ORDERED that: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
specified in its petition. Jamison’s petition (1) Jamison must, as of the date of
for waiver did not require DOE to consider publication of this Order in the Federal Federal Energy Regulatory
or evaluate PTO values for applications other Register, test and rate the walk-in doors basic Commission
than the door motors in the specified basic models listed in Appendix I of its July 26, [Project No. 1744–041]
models. Accordingly, DOE is treating 2017 petition as provided in Docket Number
Hussmann’s comments on this point to apply EERE–2017–BT–WAV–0040 6 with the PacifiCorp; Notice of Application and
more generally than to the specific waiver alternate test procedure as set forth in
request at issue. DOE will consider this issue Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for
paragraph (2).
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in greater detail if it should decide to amend (2) The alternate test procedure for the Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene
the walk-in door test procedure in the future. Jamison basic models referenced in and Protests, and Soliciting
For the reasons explained here and the paragraph (1) of this Order is the test Comments, and Final
Notice of Petition for Waiver, DOE Recommendations, Terms and
6 Available at: https://www.regulations.gov/ Conditions, and Prescriptions
5 The Hussmann Corporation comment can be docketBrowser?rpp=25&so=
found in the docket at: https://www.regulations.gov/ DESC&sb=commentDueDate&po=0&D=EERE-2017- Take notice that the following
document?D=EERE-2017-BT-WAV-0040. BT-WAV-0040. hydroelectric application and applicant-

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prepared environmental assessment has also serve a copy of the document on All filings must (1) bear in all capital
been filed with the Commission and is that resource agency. letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION
available for public inspection. k. This application has been accepted TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF
a. Type of Application: Major for filing. INTENT TO FILE COMPETING
Constructed Project. l. The existing Weber Project consists APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMPETING
b. Project No.: 1744–041. of: (1) A 114-foot-long, 16.7-foot-high APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMMENTS,’’
c. Date filed: May 30, 2018. concrete diversion dam that includes a ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’
d. Applicant: PacifiCorp. low-level outlet, a 35-foot-wide intake ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS
e. Name of Project: Weber structure that contains a 22-foot-wide, AND CONDITIONS,’’ or
Hydroelectric Project. 31-foot-long, 19-foot-tall concrete intake ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the
f. Location: On the Weber River, in box, and a 79-foot-long section heading the name of the applicant and
Weber, Davis, and Morgan Counties, containing two approximately 30-foot- the project number of the application to
Utah. The project occupies 14.94 acres long, 10-foot-high radial gates; (2) a 3- which the filing responds; (3) furnish
of United States lands administered by foot by 18-foot non-operative fish the name, address, and telephone
the U.S. Forest Service. passage structure that is used to pass number of the person protesting or
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power minimum flows through a calibrated intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). slide gate opening at the dam; (3) an 8.4- with the requirements of 18 CFR
h. Applicant Contact: Eve Davies, acre reservoir having a total storage of 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
PacifiCorp—Renewable Resources, 1407 approximately 42 acre-feet at elevation comments, recommendations, terms and
West North Temple, Suite 210, Salt Lake 4,798 feet above mean sea level; (4) a conditions or prescriptions must set
City, UT 84116; (801) 220–2245; e-mail 9,110-foot-long, 5.5-foot to 6.3-foot- forth their evidentiary basis and
eve.davies@pacificorp.com. diameter steel penstock partially otherwise comply with the requirements
i. FERC Contact: Evan Williams at encased in concrete, and buried for most of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain
(202) 502–8462; or e-mail at of its length; (5) a powerhouse with one copies of the application directly from
evan.williams@ferc.gov. 3,850-kilowatt generating unit; (6) a 22- the applicant. A copy of any protest or
j. Deadline for filing motions to foot-wide, 30-foot-long, 29-foot-high
motion to intervene must be served
intervene and protests, comments, and concrete tailrace chamber, integrated
upon each representative of the
final terms and conditions, into the powerhouse foundation, which
applicant specified in the particular
recommendations, and prescriptions: 60 returns flows directly into the Weber
River on the south side of the application. A copy of all other filings
days from the issuance date of this in reference to this application must be
notice; reply comments are due 105 powerhouse; (7) a 77-foot-long, 46-
kilovolt transmission line; and (8) accompanied by proof of service on all
days from the issuance date of this
appurtenant facilities. The project is persons listed in the service list
notice.
estimated to generate an average of prepared by the Commission in this
The Commission strongly encourages
16,932 megawatt-hours annually. proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
electronic filing. Please file motions to
PacifiCorp proposes to build a new fish 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
intervene and protests, comments, and
final terms and conditions, passage structure at the edge of the You may also register online at http://
recommendations, and prescriptions existing diversion dam in an area that www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
using the Commission’s eFiling system currently has graded, unvegetated soil. esubscription.asp to be notified via
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ m. A copy of the application is email of new filings and issuances
efiling.asp. Commenters can submit available for review at the Commission related to this or other pending projects.
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, in the Public Reference Room or may be For assistance, contact FERC Online
without prior registration, using the viewed on the Commission’s website at Support.
eComment system at http:// http://www.ferc.gov using the
o. A license applicant must file no
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket
later than 60 days following the date of
ecomment.asp. You must include your number excluding the last three digits in
issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the
name and contact information at the end the docket number field to access the
document. For assistance, contact FERC water quality certification; (2) a copy of
of your comments. For assistance,
Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport. the request for certification, including
please contact FERC Online Support at
A copy is also available for inspection proof of the date on which the certifying
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866)
and reproduction at the address in item agency received the request; or (3)
208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please h above. evidence of waiver of water quality
send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal certification.
n. Anyone may submit comments, a
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 protest, or a motion to intervene in p. Procedural schedule: The
First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. accordance with the requirements of application will be processed according
The first page of any filing should Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR to the following schedule. Revisions to
include docket number P–1744–041. 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining the schedule will be made as
The Commission’s Rules of Practice the appropriate action to take, the appropriate.
require all intervenors filing documents Commission will consider all protests or
with the Commission to serve a copy of other comments filed, but only those Commission issues EA—July 2019
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that document on each person on the who file a motion to intervene in Comments on EA—August 2019
official service list for the project. accordance with the Commission’s Dated: October 16, 2018.
Further, if an intervenor files comments Rules may become a party to the
Kimberly D. Bose,
or documents with the Commission proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
relating to the merits of an issue that motions to intervene must be received Secretary.
may affect the responsibilities of a on or before the specified comment date [FR Doc. 2018–23121 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
particular resource agency, they must for the particular application. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P

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83 FR 53462 - PacifiCorp; Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission