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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

          - [P-2232-794]

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.

                    a.                     *Type of Application:*                     Request for a temporary amendment of reservoir elevation and minimum flow requirements at the Rhodhiss development.                

                    b.                     *Project No.:*                     2232-794.                

                    c.                     *Date Filed:*                     January 13, 2021.                

                    d.                     *Applicant:*                     Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.                

                    e.                     *Name of Project:*                     Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project.                

                    f.                     *Location:*                     The project is located on the Catawba-Wateree River in Burke, McDowell, Caldwell, Catawba, Alexander, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, and Gaston counties, North Carolina, and York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, and Kershaw counties South Carolina.                

                    g.                     *Filed Pursuant to:*                     Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).                

                    h.                     *Applicant Contact:*                     Mr. Jeffrey G. Lineberger, Director of Water Strategy and Hydro Licensing, Duke Energy, Mail Code EC-12Y, 526 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 382-5942.                

                    i.                     *FERC Contact:*                     Mr. Steven Sachs, (202) 502-8666,                     *Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov.*

                    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. 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/​doc-sfiling/​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, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-2232-794.                

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 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 applicant requests a temporary amendment of its reservoir elevation and minimum average daily flow requirements at the Rhodhiss development from March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The application proposes to regularly exceed its normal maximum reservoir elevation of 995.1 feet mean sea level (full pool), particularly between Monday morning and Friday afternoon during the temporary amendment period. Additionally, rather than complying with its 225 cubic foot per second minimum flow release requirement by averaging flows over each day, the applicant proposes to instead use a rolling 7-day average to determine compliance. The amendment is being requested to facilitate removal of debris from the forebay and replacement of trashracks at the development.                

                    l. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the                     **Federal Register**                    , the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (                    *http://ferc.gov*) using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the                           ( print page 7865)                        last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at                     *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov*                     or call toll-free, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (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, Motions To Intervene, or Protests:*                     Anyone may submit comments, a motion to intervene, or a protest 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, motions to intervene, or protests 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”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, or “PROTEST” as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number(s) of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person intervening or protesting; 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. 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 385.2010.                

Dated: January 27, 2021.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2021-02147 Filed 2-1-21; 8:45 am]

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