Notice2024-09439
Consolidated Water Power Company; Notice of Application for a Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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May 1, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35087-35088]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09439]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2192-052]
Consolidated Water Power Company; 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: 2192-052.
c. Date Filed: December 7, 2023.
d. Applicant: Consolidated Water Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Biron Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the Wisconsin River in
Portage and Wood counties, Wisconsin. The project does not occupy any
federal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Mark E. Anderson, 610 High Street, Wisconsin
Rapids, Wisconsin 55495, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4e9c5d6cfe5cac0c1d6d7cbca96e4d2c1d6d7cbc7cb8ac7cbc9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ac7ebf8e1cbe4eeeff8f9e5e4b8cafceff8f9e5e9e5a4e9e5e7">[email protected]</span></a>, (755) 422-4112.
i. FERC Contact: Jon Cofrancesco, (202) 502-8951,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#462c2928682529203427282523352529062023342568212930"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92f8fdfcbcf1fdf4e0f3fcf1f7e1f1fdd2f4f7e0f1bcf5fde4">[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 k 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. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: May 27, 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#8ccac9decfc3e2e0e5e2e9dff9fcfce3fef8cceae9feefa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="21676473626e4f4d484f44725451514e535561474453420f464e57">[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: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC
20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:
Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first
page of any filing should include the docket number P-2192-052.
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: Consolidated Water Power Company
(Consolidated) proposes to remove approximately 130 acres of land from
the project boundary and establish a new project boundary to follow a
metes and bounds survey line. The 130 acres is part of a larger 132.06
acre parcel. The land proposed for removal is generally lowland marsh
with pockets of upland deciduous and conifer stands. The lower one-
third of the parcel is bisected by a drainage ditch which is connected
to a series of ditches serving area cranberry growers. The land also
incorporates an old, abandoned landfill previously operated by
Consolidated's parent paper company that was closed in 1982. The closed
landfill would continue to be monitored by the parent company in
accordance with the original closure requirements. Consolidated also
seeks Commission approval to transfer its fee-title ownership of this
parcel back to its parent company or another entity in order to relieve
itself of any potential liability associated with the landfill.
Consolidated would retain flowage easements over the land. Consolidated
anticipates that the parcel would be left undeveloped in the future and
states that the parcel is not needed for project operations or flood
control. Consolidated states the parcel has limited recreational
opportunities due to its location and topography and contains no
historical or cultural sites; and that no environmental effects are
expected.
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 http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
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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 email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#581e1d0a1b17363431363d0b2d2828372a2c183e3d2a3b763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93d5d6c1d0dcfdfffafdf6c0e6e3e3fce1e7d3f5f6e1f0bdf4fce5">[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#307f606070565542531e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2fde2e2f2d4d7c0d19cd5ddc4">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: April 25, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-09439 Filed 4-30-24; 8:45 am]
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