Document ID: FERC-2009-0702-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: City of Black River Falls; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions
Posted Date: 2009-05-13T04:00Z

[Federal Register: May 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 91)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3052-016]

 
City of Black River Falls; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for 
Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, and 
Terms and Conditions

May 6, 2009.
    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 License.
    b. Project No.: 3052-016.
    c. Date Filed: April 9, 2009.
    d. Applicant: City of Black River Falls.
    e. Name of Project: Black River Falls Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Black River in the City 
of Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jerry Ewert, Administrator, Black River 
Falls Municipal Utilities, 119 North Water Street, Black River Falls, 
Wisconsin 54615, (715) 284-9463.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Steven Sachs (202) 502-8666 or 
Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
recommendations, and preliminary terms and conditions, 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 applicant proposes to replace eight 
existing tainter gates and associated concrete piers with six larger 
tainter gates and concrete piers. The applicant also proposes to 
construct a new

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powerhouse containing a new 410 kW turbine/generator unit situated 
between the gated spillway and non-overflow section of the dam. The 
applicant also proposes to replace the left non-overflow section of the 
dam, replace the retaining wall on the left side of the tailrace, and 
to patch concrete on the overflow spillway, forebay walls, and at the 
upstream end of the tailrace. Finally, the applicant proposes to modify 
releases into the tailrace in order to provide improved whitewater 
recreational opportunities.
    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 1-866-208-3372 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,'' or 
``TERMS AND CONDITIONS''; (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 license surrender. 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: Comments, motions to intervene, protests, or terms and 
conditions 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 ``eFiling'' 
link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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