Document ID: FERC-2018-0277-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications: New York Power Authority
Posted Date: 2018-03-06T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9504-9505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04460]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2216-084]

New York Power Authority; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing, 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. Type of Application: Request for recreation plan amendment.
    b. Project No.: 2216-084.
    c. Dates Filed: July 12 and November 22, 2017.
    d. Applicant: New York Power Authority.
    e. Name of Project: Niagara Power Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Niagara River in Niagara 
County, New York. The project does not occupy federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Stephen M. Schoenwiesner, Licensing 
Manager, New York Power Authority, 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY 
10601, (914) 681-6200.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Mary Karwoski, (678) 245-3027, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission 
(March 28, 2018).
    All documents may be filed electronically via the internet. See, 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's 
website 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: 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-2216-084) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: New York Power Authority (licensee) 
requests Commission approval for an amendment to its current recreation 
plan to remove a two mile section, of which 1.4 miles is inside the 
project boundary, of the four-lane Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly 
known as the Robert Moses Parkway) between Main Street and Findlay 
Drive; restore the landscape reclaimed along the Niagara Gorge rim; 
construct a pedestrian/bicycle trial network along the Niagara Gorge 
rim; and reconfigure the Upper Whirlpool Overlook recreation site to 
enhance its scenic and recreational value and integrate the existing 
recreation site into the network of trails.
    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 website at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.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 1-866-208-3676 or email 
[email protected], 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 ``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

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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 amendment. 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 18 CFR 385.2010.

    Dated: February 27, 2018.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-04460 Filed 3-5-18; 8:45 am]
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