Document ID: FERC-2013-0621-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications: Charles Hotchkin and Claire Fay
Posted Date: 2013-05-13T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 92 (Monday, May 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 27960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11282]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13565-001]

Charles Hotchkin and Claire Fay; Notice of Application for 
Amendment of Exemption, Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, 
Comments, and Terms and Conditions

    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.
    b. Project No.: 13565-001.
    c. Date Filed: February 4, 2013.
    d. Applicant: Charles Hotchkin and Claire Fay.
    e. Name of Project: Alder Brook Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Alder Brook in Franklin County, Vermont.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Charles Hotchkin and Ms. Claire Fay, 321 
Prive Hill Road, Richford, Vermont 05476, (802) 933-2217.
    i. FERC Contact: Steven Sachs at (202) 502-8666; 
steven.sachs@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests, comments, 
and terms and conditions is 30 days from the issuance date of this 
notice.
    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. If unable to be 
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an 
original and seven copies should be mailed to: The Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20426. 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.
    Please include the project number (P-13565-001) on any motions, 
protests, comments, and terms and conditions filed.
    k. Description of Amendment: The applicant proposes to install two 
crossflow turbines at the project rather than two double suction pump 
turbines as previously envisioned. The applicant also proposes to 
modify project operation by running the two units in parallel as 
opposed to operating only one of the two units at any given time. The 
proposed amendment would not change the project's hydraulic capacity or 
possible electrical output but would increase the authorized installed 
capacity from 7.0 to 9.0 kilowatts.
    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. 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. For assistance, call (866) 208-3676 or email 
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. Motions to Intervene, Protests, and Comments: Anyone may submit 
a motion to intervene, protest, or comments 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 motions to intervene, 
protests, or comments must be received on or before the specified 
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must: (1) 
Bear in all capital letters the title ``MOTION TO INTERVENE,'' 
``PROTEST,'' ``COMMENTS,'' or ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS'' 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 intervening, 
protesting, or commenting; and (4) otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All motions to 
intervene, protests, or comments must set forth their evidentiary basis 
and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All 
motions to intervene, protests, or comments should relate to project 
works which are the subject of the application. Agencies may obtain 
copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any 
motion to intervene or protest 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: May 6, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-11282 Filed 5-10-13; 8:45 am]
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