83 FR 64120 - Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests: Dakota and Goodhue Counties

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 239 (December 13, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 239 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 64120]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-26963]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 6299-014]


Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, 
Motions To Intervene, Protests: Dakota and Goodhue Counties

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment of Exemption.
    b. Project No.: P-6299-014.
    c. Date Filed: October 31, 2018.
    d. Applicant: Dakota County, Minnesota.
    e. Name of Project: Lake Byllesby Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location of Project: The project is located on the Cannon River, 
in the City of Cannon Falls, Dakota County, Minnesota.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Joshua Petersen, Senior Water Resources 
Engineer, Dakota County Environmental Resources Department, 14955 
Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley MN 55124, (952) 891-7140, 
[email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Alicia Burtner, (202) 502-8038, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to interview, and 
protects: January 7, 2019. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, 
comments, and recommendations, 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-6299-014.
    k. Description of Request: The exemptee proposes to modify, repair, 
or replace several project features associated with a proposed upgrade 
to its turbine generator units. The work would primarily involve 
construction to the gate structures, intake pier, and buttressing; 
replacement of the project draft tubes, turbines, and other generation 
equipment; repair or restoration of several historic features of the 
project powerhouse; and restoration work in the downstream river 
channel. The replacement of the turbines and related generation 
equipment would increase the project's maximum intake design flow from 
650 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,050 cfs, resulting in an increase 
in installed generating capacity from 1.9 megawatts (MW) to an 
estimated 4.0 MW.
    l. This notice is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission's 
website at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the 
Docket number (P-6299-014) excluding the last three digits in the 
docket number field to access the notice. 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 toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or email 
[email protected]. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    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, 
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 to the request to 
upgrade the turbine generator units. 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: December 7, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-26963 Filed 12-12-18; 8:45 am]
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