Document ID: FERC-2005-0161-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Hydroelectric applications
Posted Date: 2005-10-11T04:00Z

[Federal Register: October 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 195)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 
Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting 
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

October 4, 2005.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 7396-045.
    c. Date Filed: September 9, 2005.
    d. Applicant: The Incorporated County of Los Alamos.
    e. Name of Project: Abiquiu Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Chama River, Rio Arriba 
County, New Mexico.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Thomas L. Biggs, Department of Public 
Utilities, Los Alamos County, 901 Trinity Drive, P.O. Drawer 1030, Los 
Alamos, NM 87544, (505) 662-8130.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502-6191, or e-mail address: 
anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov.

    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: November 7, 2005.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee filed an amendment 
application to install a new low flow turbine generator unit, which 
would be located within an addition of the existing powerhouse. The 
project currently generates electricity using two generating units that 
are able to utilize flows between 200-650 cfs each. The proposed low 
flow unit will allow the project to operate during low flow winter 
months when the existing generating units do not operate. New 
construction would be limited to a small expansion of the existing 
powerhouse and tailrace.
    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. Information about 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 

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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--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. All documents (original and eight copies) 
should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, 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.
    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.
    q. Comments, protests and interventions 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-5556 Filed 10-7-05; 8:45 am]

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