[Federal Register: May 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 95)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 606-027-CA]
Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project; 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 12, 2009.
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Type of Application: Surrender of License.
b. Project No.: 606-027.
c. Date Filed: March 13, 2009.
d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
e. Name of Project: Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: Old Cow Creek and South Cow Creek in Shasta County,
California.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Randal S. Livingston, Vice-President of
Power Generation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, P.O. Box 770000,
MC-N11E, San Francisco, CA 94177-0001. Phone (415) 973-7000.
i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 502-6062.
j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
recommendations, and preliminary terms and conditions, is 60 days from
the issuance date 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. Please include
the project number (P-606) on any comments or motions filed.
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative
of the applicant specified in a particular application.
k. Description of Request: The applicant proposes to surrender the
license for the Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project. In addition,
the applicant proposes to decommission and remove project facilities,
as described in its proposed decommissioning plan. In general, the
licensee proposes to (1) remove diversion dams stop water diversions
and to allow for free passage of fish and sediment; (2) leave in place
some diversion dam abutments and foundations to protect stream banks
and provide grade control; (3) secure and leave in place powerhouse
structures (keeping an option for future reuse of the powerhouse
structures be preserved); (4) remove electric generators, turbines and
other equipment; (5) grade and fill forebays; and (6) leave in place,
breach, or fill in canal segmentsin consultation with affected
landowners, and remove metal and wood flume structures. The applicant
consulted with federal, state, local agencies, and other parties with
potential interest, during the license surrender application process.
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 1-866-208-3676 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. Mailing list: 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 (see item (j) above).
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
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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 intervenor 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), the 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,
recommendations, 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 ``e Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-11571 Filed 5-18-09; 8:45 am]
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