[Federal Register: May 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 91)]
[Notices]
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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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