Notice2023-28537
Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC; Notice of Application for a Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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December 27, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89443-89444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28537]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2197-144]
Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC; Notice of Application for a Non-
Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments,
Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
b. Project No.: 2197-144.
c. Date Filed: June 20, 2023, and supplemented on August 18, 2023,
and December 1, 2023.
d. Applicant: Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC.
e. Name of Project: Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the Yadkin River in Davie,
Davidson,
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Montgomery, Rowan, and Stanly counties, North Carolina. The project
does not include Federal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Jody Smet, Vice President, Engineering and
Regulatory Affairs, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, Bethesda,
Maryland 20814, (240) 482-2700, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6fcd9d2cf98e5dbd3c2f6d3d7d1dad3d5c4d3d3ddc4d398d5d9db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3973565d40176a545c4d795c585e555c5a4b5c5c524b5c175a5654">[email protected]</span></a>.
i. FERC Contact: Aneela Mousam, (202) 502-8357,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#26474843434a47084b495355474b664043544508414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="44252a212128256a292b3137252904222136276a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>.
j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is
inviting Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction
and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected
by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any
environmental document, if applicable, to follow the instructions for
filing such requests described in item m below. Cooperating agencies
should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the
preparation of any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94
FERC ] 61,076 (2001).
k. Water Quality Certification: 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.''
m. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: January 19, 2024.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's
eFiling system at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp</a>.
Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without
prior registration, using the eComment system at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp</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#14525146575b7a787d7a71476164647b666054727166773a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ddbd8cfded2f3f1f4f3f8cee8ededf2efe9ddfbf8effeb3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a>, (866) 208-3676 (toll
free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may
submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must
be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly
D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should
include the docket number P-2197-144. Comments emailed to Commission
staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
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.
l. Description of Request: Cube Yadkin Generation, LLC (licensee)
requests Commission approval to replace the Unit 1 turbine-generator at
the Falls Development. The new turbine-generator unit would be placed
in the same location as the existing turbine-generator unit. The
proposed upgrades would increase the Falls Development's installed
capacity from 31.13 megawatt (MW) to 35.56 MW. The maximum hydraulic
capacity would increase from 8,855 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 9,270
cfs (4.7% increase). The licensee does not anticipate any adverse
effect to environmental resources as a result of the proposed
amendment.
m. Locations of the Application: This filing may 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. You may also register
online at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp</a> 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 email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a4c4f584945646663646f597f7a7a65787e4a6c6f7869246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f2b4b7a0b1bd9c9e9b9c97a18782829d8086b294978091dc959d84">[email protected]</span></a>, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
o. 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, respectively. 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.
p. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (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 commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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
385.2010.
q. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bff0efefffd9dacddc91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="efa0bfbfaf898a9d8cc1888099">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: December 20, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-28537 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]
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