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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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:*                     DI00-9-000.                

                    c.                     *Date Filed:*                     August 28, 2000.                

                    d.                     *Applicant:*                     Wenckus Energy, Incorporated.                

                    e.                     *Name of Project:*                     Wiscoy Hydroelectric Plant.                

                    f.                     *Location:*                     On Wiscoy Creek, in Allegany County, Hume, New York. The project does not utilize federal or tribal lands.                

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

                    h.                     *Applicant Contact:*                     Mark Wenckus, Wenckus Energy, Incorporated, 4881 Macks Road, Stewartstown, PA 17363. (717) 993-5726 Fax: (717) 993-5877 e-mail:                     *mwenergy@blazent.net.*

                    i.                     *FERC Contact:*                     Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Etta Foster at (202) 219-2679, or e-mail address:                     *etta.foster@ferc.fed.us.*

                    j.                     *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:*                     November 13, 2000.                

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426.

Please include the docket number (DI00-9-000) on any comments or motions filed.

                    k.                     *Description of Project:*                     The existing run-of-river project will consists of a 32.3-foot-high, 225-foot-long concrete dam; or reservoir with a normal surface area of 10.5 acres; a 60-inch, 1470-foot-long penstock; a power house containing two generating units with a total generator rating of 1080 kW, and 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 interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the 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.

                    l.                     *Locations of the Application:*                     A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, N.E., Room 2A, Washington, D.C. 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. This filing may be viewed on                     *http://www.ferc.fed.us/​online/​rims.htm*                     (call (202) 208-2222 for assistance). 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.

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.

                    Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTESTS”, “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, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426.  A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application.                          ( print page 60662)    

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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 00-26122  Filed 10-11-00; 8:45 am]

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