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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

          - [Docket No. DI22-5-000]

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

                    a.                     *Application Type:*                     Declaration of Intention.                

                    b.                     *Docket No:*                     DI22-5-000.                

                    c.                     *Date Filed:*                     February 16, 2022.                

                    d.                     *Applicant:*                     Antelope Valley Water Storage LLC.                

                    e.                     *Name of Project:*                     Antelope Valley Water Storage Aquifer Pumped Hydroelectric Project.                

                    f.                     *Location:*                     The proposed project would be located at the Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin in Rosamond, Kern County, California.                

                    g.                     *Filed Pursuant to:*                     Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b).                

                    h.                     *Applicant Contact:*                     Lon House; 10645 N Oracle, Ste. 121-216, Oro Valley, AZ 85704; telephone: (530) 409-9702; email:                     *lonwhouse@gmail.com.*

                    i.                     *FERC Contact:*                     Ashish Desai, (202) 502-8370, or                     *Ashish.Desai@ferc.gov.*

j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene is November 6, 2023.

                    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, protests, and motions to intervene using the Commission's eFiling 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, 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, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number DI22-5-000. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.                

                    k.                     *Description of Project:*                     The proposed Antelope Valley Water Storage Aquifer Pumped Hydroelectric Project would consist of: (1) a 600-foot-deep groundwater well; (2) a reversible pump/turbine rated at 150kW; (3) three flexible storage tanks connected by 12-inch pipe; and (4) appurtenant facilities.                

When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the project would affect the interests of interstate or foreign commerce.

                    l.                     *Locations of the Application:*                     This filing may be viewed on the Commission's website 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. 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                     *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,*                     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:*                     All filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, and “MOTIONS TO                           ( print page 70965)                        INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any Motion to Intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.                

                    p.                     *Agency Comments:*                     Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.                

Dated: October 5, 2023.

Debbie-Anne A. Reese,

Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2023-22553 Filed 10-12-23; 8:45 am]

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