[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5973-5975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3196]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project Nos. 11595-000 et al.]


Hydroelectric Applications [Arizona Independent Power, Inc., et 
al.]; Notice of Applications

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been 
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:
    1 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11595-000.
    c. Date filed: November 27, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Arizona Independent Power, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Azipco Pumped Storage Project.
    f. Location: Partially on lands administered by the Bureau of Land 
Management, at White Tank Regional Park, in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)--
825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Frank L. Mazzone, President, Arizona 
Independent Power, Inc. 746 Fifth Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 
996-2573.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Michael Strzelecki, (202) 219-2827.
    j. Comment Date: March 27, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed pumped storage project 
would consist of: (1) A 340-foot-high earthen dam creating a 180-acre 
upper reservoir; (2) two 25-foot-diameter, 11,200-foot-long underground 
penstocks; (3) a 220-foot-high earthen dam creating a 150-acre lower 
reservoir; (4) an underground powerhouse containing five generating 
units with a total installed capacity of 1,250 MW; (5) a 2,400-foot-
long access tunnel; (6) two 40-mile-long transmission lines of 
undetermined route interconnecting with an existing Arizona Public 
Service Company transmission line; (7) and appurtenant facilities.
    The proposed project will utilize water from the Bureau of 
Reclamation's Colorado River (Aqueduct) System.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    2 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11593-000.
    c. Date filed: October 18, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Savage Rapids R.R. Hydroelectric Company.
    e. Name of Project: Savage Rapids Project.
    f. Location: Near the town of Grants Pass, on the Rogue River, in 
Josephine County, Oregon.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)--825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dean Jackson, J.B. Dean, Inc., 35925 
Agness Illahe Road, Agness, Oregon 97406,(541) 247-0808.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Michael Strzelecki, (202) 219-2827.
    j. Comment Date: March 27, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: 
(1) The Grants Pass Irrigation District's existing 28-foot-high dam and 
2-mile-long, 400-foot-wide reservoir; (2) a powerhouse containing two 
generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,200 kilowatts; 
(3) improvements to the existing fish passage facility; and (4) 
appurtenant facilities. The project will not raise the reservoir water.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    3 a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 11596-000.
    c. Date filed: January 2, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Kenneth R. Dantoin, Jr.
    e. Name of Project: Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam Project.
    f. Location: On the Fox River, in the Town of Lawrence, Brown 
County, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Kenneth R. Dantoin, Jr., 11919 N. Bridgewater 
Drive 74W, Mequon, WI 53092 (414) 242-9897.
    i. FERC Contact: Mary Golato (202) 219-2804.
    j. Comment Date: April 4, 1997.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project would utilize the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam and 
Reservoir, and would consist of the following facilities: (1) A 
reconstructed powerhouse integral with the dam having a total proposed 
installed capacity of 1,600 kilowatts; (2) a new transmission line; and 
(3) appurtenant facilities. The average annual generation is estimated 
to be 13.13 gigawatthours. The cost of the studies under the permit 
will not exceed $50,000.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
A5, A7, A9, A10, B, C, and D2.
    m. Available Locations of Application: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public 
Reference and Files Maintenance Branch, located at 888 North Capitol 
Street, N.E., Room 2-A, Washington, D.C. 20426, or by calling (202) 
219-1371. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at 
Mr. Kenneth R. Dantoin, Jr., 11919 N. Bridgewater Drive, 74W, Mequon, 
WI 53092 (414) 242-9897.
    4 a. Type of filing: Notice of Intent to File An Application for a 
New License.
    b. Project No.: 2131.
    c. Date filed: February 21, 1996.
    d. Submitted By: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, current 
licensee.
    e. Name of Project: Kingsford.
    f. Location: On the Menominee River, in the City of Kingsford, 
Township of Breitung, Dickinson County, Michigan, and in the Towns of 
Aurora and Florence, Florence County, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 15 of the Federal Power Act, 18 CFR 
16.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Effective date of original license: January 1, 1979.
    i. Expiration date of original license: October 31, 2001.
    j. The project consists of: (1) An 849-foot-long concrete gravity 
dam comprising; (a) a 242-foot-long, 43-foot-high gated spillway 
section having ten 20-foot-wide, 14-foot-high tainter gates; (b) an 
integral powerhouse and intake section; and (c) a 42-foot-long 
sluiceway section having three submerged 4-foot-diameter sluice tubes 
and a trash sluice; (2) a 317-foot-long, 26-foot-high east earth 
embankment, a 313-foot-long, 6-foot-high detached east earth dike, and 
a 129-foot-long, 26-foot-high west earth

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dike, all having concrete core walls; (3) a reservoir having a 506-acre 
surface area at normal pool elevation 1,068.0 feet m.s.l.; (4) a 119-
foot-long, 72.5-foot-wide reinforced-concrete powerhouse containing 
three 2,400-kW generating units for a total installed generating 
capacity of 7,200-kW; and (5) appurtenant facilities.
    k. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.7, information on the project is available 
at: Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Annex Building Room A-265, 333 
West Everett, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, (414) 221-2500.
    l. FERC contact: Charles T. Raabe (202) 219-2811.
    m. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a 
new license and any competing license applications must be filed with 
the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the 
existing license. All applications for license for this project must be 
filed by October 31, 1999.
    5 a. Type of filing: Notice of Intent to File An Application for a 
New License.
    b. Project No.: 2142.
    c. Date filed: December 27, 1996.
    d. Submitted By: Central Maine Power Company, current licensee.
    e. Name of Project: Indian Pond.
    f. Location: On the Kennebec River, in Chase Stream, Indian Stream, 
Sapling, and Big Squaw Townships, Somerset and Piscataquis Counties, 
Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 15 of the Federal Power Act, 18 CFR 
16.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Effective date of current license: January 1, 1952.
    i. Expiration date of current license: December 31, 2001.
    j. The project consists of: (1) A concrete gravity-type dam 
composed of an intake section, a gated spillway section, a flashboard 
section, a log sluice section, a bulkhead section, and flanked on the 
left bank by an earth dike; (2) a detached earth dike; (3) a nine-mile-
long reservoir having a 3,666-acre surface area at normal pool 
elevation 955 feet U.S.G.S.; (4) four penstocks; (5) a powerhouse 
having four generating units with a total installed generating capacity 
of 76,400-kW; (6) a 1,750-foot-long tailrace; (7) a 13.2/115-kV, 
83,333-kVA substation; (8) a 29.5-mile-long, 115-kV transmission line; 
and (9) appurtenant facilities;
    k. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.7, information on the project is available 
at: Central Maine Power Company, Anthony Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330, 
(207) 626-9600.
    l. FERC contact: Charles T. Raabe (202) 219-2811.
    m. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a 
new license and any competing license applications must be filed with 
the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the 
existing license. All applications for license for this project must be 
filed by December 31, 1999.
    6 a. Type of Application: Application to Delete 128 Acres from the 
Project Boundary.
    b. Project No: 2833-055.
    c. Application Filed: January 3, 1997.
    d. Applicant: Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County.
    e. Name of Project: Cowlitz Falls Project.
    f. Location: Cowlitz River in Lewis County, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Gary H. Kalich, Public Utility District 
No. 1 of Lewis County, 321 N.W. Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532-
0330, (360) 748-9261.
    i. FERC Contact: Heather Campbell, (202) 219-3097.
    j. Comment Date: March 13, 1997.
    k. Description of Proposal: The licensee filed a proposal to delete 
128 acres from the project boundary. The lands which are predominantly 
agricultural were included as part of the Buffer Zone Management Plan 
for which the licensee would have obtained an easement. The lands are 
located in the upper reaches of the reservoir between river mile 95 and 
100.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    7 a. Type of Filing: Request for Extension of Time to Commence 
Project Construction.
    b. Applicant: Mount Hope Waterpower Project, LLP.
    c. Project No.: The proposed Mount Hope Pumped Storage 
Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 9401-041, is to be located on Mount 
Hope Lake in Morris County, New Jersey.
    d. Date filed: December 30, 1996.
    e. Pursuant to: Public Law 104-247.
    f. Applicant Contacts:

Chris Beaver, Mount Hope Hydro, Inc., 627 Mount Hope Road, Wharton, NJ 
07885-2837, (201) 361-1072;
Sam Behrends, IV, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, LLP, 1875 Connecticut 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009-5728, (202) 986-8000.

    g. FERC Contact: Mr. Lynn R. Miles, (202) 219-2671.
    h. Comment Date: March 13, 1997.
    i. Description of the Request: The licensee for the subject project 
has requested that the deadline for commencement of construction at its 
project be extended. The deadline to commence project construction for 
FERC Project No. 9401 would be extended to August 3, 1999. The deadline 
for completion of construction will be extended to August 3, 2005.
    j. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    8 a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 2528-046.
    c. Date Filed: 11/19/96.
    d. Applicant: Central Maine Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Cataract Project.
    f. Location: On the Saco River, York County, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact:
Gary A. Boyle, Environmental and Licensing, Central Maine Power 
Company, North Augusta Office Annex, 41 Anthony Avenue, Augusta, ME 
04330, (207)621-4447.
    i. FERC Contact: Mohamad Fayyad, (202) 219-2665.
    j. Comment Date: March 17, 1997.
    k. Description of Amendment: Licensee proposes to delete one of the 
project generating stations, the NKL powerhouse and related facilities, 
which has an authorized installed capacity of 900 kW. The licensee 
states that NKL powerhouse has been non-operational since the license 
was issued in 1989, and isn't cost effective to rehabilitate as was 
intended under the license.
    l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: 
B, C2, and D2.
    9 a. Type of Application: Amendment of Exemption
    b. Project No.: 6819-004.
    c. Date Filed: March 7, 1996.
    d. Applicant: Desert Water Agency.
    e. Name of Project: Snow Creek Project.
    f. Location: Near Snow Creek Village in Riverside County, 
California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 791(a)-
825(r)
    h. Applicant Contact:
Mr. David K. Luker, Assistant General Manager-Operations, Desert Water 
Agency, 1200 Gene Autry Trail South, P.O. Box 1710, Palm Springs, CA 
92263-1710, (619) 323-4971.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Gwynn, (202) 219-2764.
    j. Comment Date: March 17, 1997.
    k. Description of FIling: Desert Water Agency proposes a change in 
project operations to the Snow Creek Power Project to allow waters 
currently diverted from Falls Creek for municipal use to also be used 
for incidental power

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generation. The change would allow diversions from Falls Creek of up to 
1.5 cfs to be conveyed to Palm Springs via the Snow Creek Penstock, 
Power Plant, and Pipeline. The proposed change involves the replacement 
of the existing Falls Creek diversion, replacement of the existing 10'' 
pipeline between Snow Creek dam and Falls Creek dam with a 12'' 
pipeline, and the construction of a booster station along the 12'' 
replacement pipeline.
    l. This paragraph also consists of the following standard 
paragraphs: B, C1, and D2.

Standard Paragraphs

    A5. Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a competing 
application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit 
the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an 
application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date 
for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a 
timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the 
competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after 
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing 
preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 
4.36.
    A7. Preliminary Permit--Any qualified development applicant 
desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the 
Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular 
application, either a competing development application or a notice of 
intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of 
intent to file a development application allows an interested person to 
file the competing application no later than 120 days after the 
specified comment date for the particular application. A competing 
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
    A9. Notice of intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary 
permit application or a development application (specify which type of 
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) 
named in this public notice.
    A10. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, 
if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed 
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the 
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of 
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. 
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide 
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to 
construct and operate the project.
    B. 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. 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.
    C. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT 
TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project 
Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of 
the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and 
the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, 
Division of Project Review, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at 
the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing 
application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each 
representative of the Applicant specified in the particular 
application.
    C1. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as 
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed 
by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the 
Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any 
motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the 
Applicant specified in the particular application.
    C2. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING 
APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``PROTEST,'' or ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE,'' as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular 
application to which the filing refers. Any of these documents must be 
filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by 
the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A 
copy of a notice of intent, competing application, or motion to 
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant 
specified in the particular application.
    D2. 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: January 31, 1997, Washington, DC.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-3196 Filed 2-7-97; 8:45 am]
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