Notice2024-26145
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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November 12, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88991-88992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26145]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[P-2232-887]
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for
Filing and 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. Type of Application: Amendment of license to replace gantry
cranes with fixed hoists at the Oxford dam.
b. Project No.: 2232-887.
c. Date Filed: May 3, 2024.
d. Applicant: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
e. Name of Project: Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The Oxford development includes Lake Hickory and is
located on the Catawba River in Alexander and Catawba counties, North
Carolina.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeffrey G. Lineberger, Director of Water
Strategy and Hydro Licensing, Duke Energy, Mail Code EC-12Q, 526 South
Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 382-5942.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Steven Sachs, (202) 502-8666,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f8ab8c9d8e9d96d6ab999b908bb89e9d8a9bd69f978e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1a2859487949fdfa290929982b197948392df969e87">[email protected]</span></a>.
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: December 5, 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>. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c78182958488a9abaea9a294b2b7b7a8b5b387a1a2b5a4e9a0a8b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c98f8c9b8a86a7a5a0a7ac9abcb9b9a6bbbd89afacbbaae7aea6bf">[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, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room
[[Page 88992]]
1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must
be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
The first page of any filing should include the docket number P-2232-
887. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not 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.
k. Description of Request: The applicant requests an amendment of
license to replace the two mobile gantry cranes used to operate the ten
spillway gates at the Oxford dam with ten fixed hoists mounted on a
steel superstructure. The applicant also proposes to widen the spillway
pier that is nearest the powerhouse, remove a catwalk along the
upstream side of the spillway, reinstall the catwalk along the
downstream side of the spillway, and install lighting to illuminate a
new upper-level catwalk and the relocated lower-level catwalk. The
applicant expects construction to take place from March 2025 through
the spring of 2028, during which it would keep at least six spillway
gates operational at any time. The applicant does not propose to make
any changes to Lake Hickory elevations or releases from the dam during
or following construction.
l. 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#9bdddec9d8d4f5f7f2f5fec8eeebebf4e9efdbfdfee9f8b5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="470102150408292b2e292214323737283533072122352469202831">[email protected]</span></a>, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
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, 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.
o. 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.
p. 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#9fd0cfcfdff9faedfcb1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="56190606163033243578313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: November 5, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-26145 Filed 11-8-24; 8:45 am]
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