[Federal Register: December 12, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 239)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests and Adoption of
Environmental Impact Statement
December 5, 2003.
Take notice that the following applications have been filed with
the Commission and are available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: (1) Application for Approval of the Rock
Island Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan and
Adoption as an Amendment of License; (2) Application for Approval of
the Rocky Reach Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan
as an Offer of Settlement and Adoption as an Amendment of License; and
(3) Application for Approval of the Wells Anadromous Fish Agreement and
Habitat Conservation Plan and Adoption as an Amendment of License.
In accordance with the Commission's procedures for complying with
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and consistent with the
regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for
implementing NEPA at 40 CFR1506.3, the Commission, as a cooperating
agency, has decided to adopt an environmental impact statement (EIS)
produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service. The EIS
is titled: ``Anadromous Fish Agreements and Habitat Conservation Plans,
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wells, Rocky Reach, and
Rock Island Hydroelectric Projects.'' The FERC staff has independently
reviewed the EIS, and agrees with its analyses and conclusions. The
staff, therefore, finds that the EIS meets the standards for an
adequate environmental analysis under NEPA, and can be adopted.
b. Project Numbers: P-2149-106, P-2145-057, and P-943-083.
c. Date Filed: November 24, 2003.
d. Applicants: Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County,
Washington (P-943 and P-2145) and Public Utility District No. 1 of
Douglas County, Washington (P-2149).
e. Name of Projects: Wells Project (FERC No. P-2149), Rocky Reach
Project (FERC No. P-2145), and Rock Island Project (FERC No. P-943).
f. Location: The projects are located on the main stem Columbia
River.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a) 825(r)
and 799 and 801.
h. Applicant Contacts: Tracy Yount, Public Utility District No. 1
of Chelan County, Washington, P.O. Box 1231, Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231,
phone: (509) 663-8121.
Robert W. Clubb, Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County,
Washington, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA 98802-4497,
phone: (509) 884-7191.
i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Mr. Robert Fletcher at (202) 502-8901, or e-mail address: robert.fletcher@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: January 9, 2004.
k. Description of Request: The licensees for each of these three
projects request Commission approval of their Anadromous Fish
Agreements and project-specific Habitat Conservation Plans. The
objectives of these agreements and plans are to achieve no net impact
for each anadromous fish species and their habitat affected by each
project. Further, the licensees request the Commission to amend the
license of each project to incorporate the
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plans into the respective licenses with articles that read as follows:
Article X. The licensee will carry out its obligations set forth in
the Anadromous Fish Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan for the
specified project (HCP Agreement). Further, the licensee will file with
the Commission: (1) The final annual and comprehensive progress reports
developed pursuant to the HCP Agreement; and (2) the final results of
all studies and testing pursuant to the HCP Agreement.
Article Y. The licensee will file design drawings prior to
implementation of any substantial modification or addition to project
works that is necessary to implement the HCP Agreement. The licensee
will file such design drawings for Commission approval at least 90 days
prior to the start of construction or modification. The licensee will
file as-built drawings with the Commission within 6 months after
completion of construction or modification.
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 email 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. 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--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to
which the filing refers (p-2149-106, p-2145-057, and/or p-943-083). All
documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R.
Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must
also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in
the particular application.
p. Agency Comments--Federal, State, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. 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 Applicant's representatives.
q. Comments, protests and interventions 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 ``e-Filing'' link.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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