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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

          - [Docket No. DI12-4-000]

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:*                     DI12-4-000.                

                    c.                     *Date Filed:*                     March 29, 2012.                

                    d.                     *Applicant:*                     Alaska Power & Telephone Company.                

                    e.                     *Name of Project:*                     Clearwater Creek Hydro Project.                

                    f.                     *Location:*                     The proposed Clearwater Creek Hydro Project will be located on Clearwater Creek, near the town of Tok, Alaska, at T. 16 N., R. 11 E., secs. 1, 2, 3, and 12; T. 16 N., R. 12 E., secs. 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 17, and 18; T. 17 N. 12 E., secs. 14, 23, 26, and 35, Copper River Meridian.                

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

                    h.                     *Applicant Contact:*                     Glen D. Martin, Project Manager, Alaska Power & Telephone Company, 193 Otto Street, P.O. Box 3222, Port Townsend, WA 98368; telephone: (360) 385-1733, x122; fax: (360) 385-7538; email:                     *www.glen.m@aptalaska.com.*

                    i.                     *FERC Contact:*                     Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, (202) 502-8768, or Email address:                     *henry.ecton@ferc.gov.*

                    j.                     *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions:*                     May 7, 2012.                

                    All documents should be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at                     *http://www.ferc.gov/​docs-filing/​efiling.asp.*                     If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and seven copies should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.                

                    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.*                     Please include the docket number (DI12-4-000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed.                

                    k.                     *Description of Project:*                     The proposed run-of-river Clearwater Creek Hydro Project will consist of: (1) An approximately 300-foot-long, 10-foot-high rock-filled and concrete diversion structure on Clearwater Creek diverting water into a 20,000-foot-long, 24-inch-diameter ductile iron buried penstock; (2) a proposed 30-foot-wide, 50-foot-long powerhouse, containing a 1,000-kW Turgo generating unit and electrical generating equipment; (3) an open, 400-foot-long tailrace from the powerhouse to Clearwater Creek; (4) a 14-mile-long transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The power will be used by local communities.                

                    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 interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the proposed project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation.                          ( print page 21095)    

                    l.                     *Locations of the Application:*                     Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the Web 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. 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, please contact FERC Online Support at                     *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov*                     or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.                

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, .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 filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, AND/OR “MOTIONS TO 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: April 3, 2012.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2012-8438 Filed 4-6-12; 8:45 am]

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