Document ID: FERC-2015-1030-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications: Grand River Dam Authority
Posted Date: 2015-08-06T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 151 (Thursday, August 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46977-46978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19309]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1494-432]

Grand River Dam Authority; Notice of Application for Temporary 
Variance and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Temporary variance from the Article 401 
reservoir elevation rule curve in order to keep reservoir levels in the 
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees (Grand Lake) higher than normal from August 
15, 2015 through October 31, 2015.
    b. Project No.: 1494-432.
    c. Date Filed: July 30, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
    e. Name of Project: Pensacola Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Grand River in Craig, 
Delaware, Mayes, and Ottawa Counties, Oklahoma.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Daniel S. Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, 
Grand River Dam Authority, P.O. Box 409, Vinita, OK 74301; telephone: 
(918) 256-5545.
    i. FERC Contact: B. Peter Yarrington, telephone: (202) 502-6129, 
and email address: peter.yarrington@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 10 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission.
    All documents may 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. 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. You must include your name and contact information 
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online 
Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, 
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, 
mail a copy to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include 
the project number (P-1494-432) on any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Request: GRDA requests a temporary variance to 
deviate from the reservoir elevation rule curve stipulated under 
Article 401 of the project license. GRDA says the requested variance 
would improve public recreational opportunities, increase public safety 
at Grand Lake, assist in managing dissolved oxygen levels at the 
project and other downstream projects, and provide a cushion against a 
potential late-summer drought. Specifically, GRDA proposes to modify 
the existing rule curve between the dates of August 16 and October 31, 
2015. Between August 16 and September 15, the reservoir would be 
maintained at elevation 743 feet Pensacola Datum (PD) which is up to 
two feet higher than the current rule curve. Between September 16 and 
September 30, the elevation would be lowered from 743 to 742 feet PD. 
Between October 1 and October 31, the reservoir would be maintained at 
elevation 742 feet PD which is up to one foot higher than the current 
rule curve. After October 31, reservoir elevations would be identical 
to the existing rule curve. GRDA also requests to deviate from the 
reservoir elevations under the rule curve and release 0.03 and 0.06 
feet of water per day, regardless of reservoir levels authorized under 
this variance, to comply with dissolved oxygen (DO) requirements in 
Article 403 of the license. In addition, GRDA proposes to implement an 
adaptive management plan with resource agencies and stakeholders to 
address concerns in the event of a drought or high precipitation that 
may occur during the variance period. The proposed temporary variance 
and procedures for DO enhancement would end on November 1, 2015.
    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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits 
in the docket number field to access the document. A copy is also 
available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) 
above.
    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.

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For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
    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 ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (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, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their 
evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate 
to project works which are the subject of the amendment application. 
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.

    Dated: July 31, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-19309 Filed 8-5-15; 8:45 am]
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