Document ID: FERC-2010-0276-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Intent To Prepare an Environmental Document: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC
Posted Date: 2010-03-03T05:00Z

[Federal Register: March 3, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 41)]
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[Page 9592-9593]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 11834-057]

 
FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an 
Environmental Document and Soliciting Comments

February 24, 2010.
    Take notice that the following material addressing required dam 
safety measures has been filed with the Commission and is available for 
public inspection:
    a. Filing: Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act Permit 
and Water Quality Certification Application for replacement of the 
spillway at the Upper Dam Development, which is being required under 
Part 12 of the Commission's regulations.
    b. Project No: 11834-057.
    c. Date Filed: January 28, 2010.
    d. Licensee: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project.
    f. Location: The Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project is located on 
the Rapid River in Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Licensee Contact: Bill Scott, NextEra Energy Maine Operating 
Services, LLC, 160 Capitol Street, Suite 8, Augusta, Maine 04330, (207) 
795-1342 ext. 246.
    i. FERC Contact: Rebecca Martin, (202) 502-6012, and e-mail: 
Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments: March 24, 2010.
    Comments 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 under the ``e-filing'' link. If unable to be 
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an 
original and eight copies should be mailed to: The Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings, 
please go to the Commission's Web site located at http://
www.ferc.gov.filing-comments.asp.
    Please include the project number (P-11834-057) on any comments.
    k. Description of material: FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC has filed a 
copy of its application for a Maine Waterway Development and 
Conservation Act Permit filed with the Maine Land Use Regulation 
Commission for its proposed replacement of the spillway at the Upper 
Dam Development, which is part of the Upper and Middle Dam Storage 
Project (FERC No. 11834). Replacement of the Upper Dam Development 
spillway is being required under Part 12 of the Commission's 
regulations for safety of water power projects and project works.
    The proposal involves removal of the existing gated spillway 
structure and gatehouse, construction of a new

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spillway designed for the capacity and elevation required for a 
probable maximum flood, and modification of the existing earthen 
embankments for improved slope stability and safety. The proposed 
remedial measures would not alter the basic footprint of the existing 
dam or involve substantial modification of the licensed operation of 
the project. Work is proposed to begin on July 1, 2010, and be 
completed by December 2011.
    The Commission intends to prepare an environmental document, under 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for the proposed Upper 
Dam spillway replacement. The NEPA document will analyze the 
environmental impacts that would be caused by the proposed replacement 
activities, and identify measures that would help mitigate adverse 
effects.
    l. Locations of the Filing: A copy of the filing 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.
    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: Anyone may submit comments on the material described 
in this notice. In completing its environmental review, the Commission 
will consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or 
before the deadline for filing comments specified above.
    o. Any filing made with the Commission in response to this notice 
must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'' and the Project 
Number: P-11834-057.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the material described in this notice. A copy of 
the filing may be obtained by agencies directly from the licensee. 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 licensee's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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