[Federal Register: August 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 165)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Application for Amendment of Recreation Plan and Change
in Project Land Rights and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions
To Intervene
August 19, 2004.
Take notice that the following application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Amendment of Approved Recreation Plan and
Change in Project Land Rights.
b. Project Number: P-2113-154.
c. Date Filed: July 11, 2003; revised March 15, 2004.
d. Applicant: Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC).
e. Name of Project: Wisconsin Valley (Reservoirs).
f. Location: The project is located on the Wisconsin River and
Headwater Tributaries in Gogebic County, Michigan and Vilas, Forest,
Oneida, Lincoln, and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin. This proposal will
not affect any federal or tribal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)--825(r).
h. Applicant Contacts: Robert Gall, President, Wisconsin Valley
Improvement Company, 2301 North Third Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403;
phone: (715) 848-2976
i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Steve Naugle at (202) 502-6061, or by e-mail:
steven.naugle@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: September 20, 2004.
k. Description of the Application: WVIC, licensee for the Wisconsin
Valley (Reservoirs) Project, proposes to: (1) Convey 35.8 acres of
project land to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR);
and (2) amend the project's recreation plan by replacing the approved
but not constructed facilities at Sites 1 and 2 at Willow Reservoir
with facilities compatible with the WDNR's Willow Flowage Scenic Waters
Area Master Plan. The proposed conveyance would: (1) require the WDNR
to hold and manage the conveyed lands in perpetuity only for public use
and resource protection, consistent with the terms and conditions of
the project license; and (2) reserve to WVIC the right to monitor
WDNR's compliance with the covenants contained in the conveyance and to
take any lawful action necessary to ensure such compliance. The
conveyed lands would remain within the project boundary.
l. Location 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, or 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,
385.211, 385.214. 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-2113-154). All documents (original and eight
copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., 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.
Linda Mitry,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. E4-1943 Filed 8-25-04; 8:45 am]
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