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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

          - [Project No. 2936-006]

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

                    a.                     *Type of Application:*                     Amendment of Exemption from Licensing.                

                    b.                     *Project No.:*                     2936-006.                

                    c.                     *Date filed:*                     February 4, 2009.                

                    d.                     *Applicant:*                     City of Rock Island, Illinois.                

                    e.                     *Name of Project:*                     The Sears Hydroelectric Project.                

                    f.                     *Location:*                     The project is located on the Rock River, Rock Island, Illinois.                

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

                    h.                     *Applicant Contact:*                     Mr. Robert T. Hawes, Director of Public Works, 1309                           ( print page 12843)                        Mill Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Tel: (309) 732-2200.                

                    i.                     *FERC Contact:*                     Mr. Christopher Chaney, Telephone (202) 502-6778, and e-mail                     *christopher.chaney@ferc.gov*.                

j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

                    k.                     *Description of Request:*                     The City of Rock Island proposal consists of adding to the authorized exemption two generating units, each having a rated installed capacity of 300 kW and a rated hydraulic capacity of 356 cubic feet per second (cfs). All changes in equipment will be within the existing powerhouse. The Sears powerhouse is a run-of-river operation on the north channel of the Rock River, adjacent to the Sears Dam. With the proposed units the project's installed capacity would increase from 600 kW to 1200 kW and the hydraulic capacity would increase from 730 cfs to 1460 cfs.                

                    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, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site 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 e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail                     *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov*, for TTY, call (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:*                     All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “ TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “ FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS;” (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions should relate to project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener 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. 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 4.34(b) and 385.2010.                

p. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.

                    q.                     *e-Filing:*                     Motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper.                     *See*, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at                     *http://www.ferc.gov*                     under the “e Filing” link.                

 Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. E9-6498 Filed 3-24-09; 8:45 am]

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