Notice2022-25222
Black Canyon Bliss, LLC; Notice Of Application Accepted For Filing, Intent To Waive Scoping, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready For Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, Prescriptions
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November 21, 2022
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 223 (Monday, November 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70798-70799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25222]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 8866-013]
Black Canyon Bliss, LLC; Notice Of Application Accepted For
Filing, Intent To Waive Scoping, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and
Protests, Ready For Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments,
Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, Prescriptions
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
a. Type of Application: Subsequent License.
b. Project No.: 8866-013.
c. Date filed: February 28, 2022.
d. Applicant: Black Canyon Bliss.
e. Name of Project: Stevenson No.2 Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The existing project is located on an unnamed
tributary to the Snake River in Gooding County, Idaho. The project does
not affect federal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r)
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. David Jentzsch, 319 River Road, Bliss, ID
83314, Telephone (208) 431-1227.
i. FERC Contact: Maryam Zavareh, (202) 502-8474 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c1aca0b3b8a0acefbba0b7a0b3a4a981a7a4b3a2efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfa2aebdb6aea2e1b5aeb9aebdaaa78fa9aabdace1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>.
j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments,
terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 60 days from
the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from
the issuance date of this notice.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
motions to intervene, protests, comments, terms and conditions,
recommendations, and prescriptions using the Commission's eFiling
system at <a href="https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx">https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx</a>. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at <a href="https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment">https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment</a>. You must include your name and contact information at the
end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6f292a3d2c20010306010a3c1a1f1f001d1b2f090a1d0c41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4d4e594844656762656e587e7b7b64797f4b6d6e7968256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should
include docket number P-8866-013.
The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each
person 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.
k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready
for environmental analysis.
l. The existing Black Canyon Bliss Hydro Project consists of: (1) a
735-foot-long, 18-inch-diameter underground concrete intake; (2) a
concrete transition box; (3) a 303-foot-long, 18-inch-diameter above
ground steel penstock; (4) a powerhouse containing a single generating
unit with a rated capacity of 24 kW; (5) a 20-foot-long tailrace, (6) a
530-foot-long, 34.5 kV transmission line; and (7) appurtenant
facilities. The project generates an annual average of 155 kilowatt-
hours.
m. Due to the small size and location of this project, the
applicant's close coordination with federal and state agencies during
preparation of the application, and studies completed during pre-filing
consultation, we intend to waive scoping and expedite the licensing
process. Based on a review of the application and resource agency
consultation letters filed to date, Commission staff does not
anticipate that any new issues would be identified through additional
scoping. Based on the issues identified during the pre-filing period,
staff's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document will consider
the potential effects of project construction and operation on geology
and soils, aquatic, terrestrial, threatened and endangered species,
recreation, and cultural and historic resources.
n. A copy of the application can be viewed on the Commission's
website at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a> using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online
Support.
Register online at <a href="https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx">https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx</a> to
be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
o. 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, and .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.
All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMMENTS,''
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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,
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of
18 CFR 4.34(b). 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. A copy of all other filings
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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. The applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date
of issuance of this notice: (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. Please note
that the certification request must comply with 40 CFR 121.5(b),
including documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted
to the certifying authority at least 30 days prior to submitting the
certification request. Please also note that the certification request
must be sent to the certifying authority and to the Commission
concurrently.
q. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according
to the following preliminary schedule. Revisions to the schedule will
be made as appropriate.
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Milestone Target date
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Deadline for filing interventions, January 2023.
protests, comments, recommendations,
preliminary terms and conditions, and
preliminary fishway prescriptions.
Deadline for filing reply comments........ February 2023.
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r. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice.
Dated: November 14, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-25222 Filed 11-18-22; 8:45 am]
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