Notice2025-13870
Southeast Alaska Power Agency; Notice of Application for Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Intent To Waive Stage I and Stage II Pre-Filing Consultation Requirements, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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July 23, 2025
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34647-34648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-13870]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 3015-019]
Southeast Alaska Power Agency; Notice of Application for Capacity
Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Intent To Waive Stage I and
Stage II Pre-Filing Consultation Requirements, 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: Application for Capacity Amendment to License.
b. Project No: 3015-019.
c. Date Filed: January 27, 2025, as Supplemented on June 12, 2025.
d. Applicant: Southeast Alaska Power Agency.
e. Name of Project: Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on Tyee Creek in Wrangell
Borough, Alaska. The project occupies federal lands administered by the
U.S. Forest Service within the Tongass National Forest.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Robert Siedman, Chief Executive Officer, 55
Don Finney Lane, Ketchikan, AK 99901, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f3d3c262a2b222e210f3c2a2e3f2e27362b3d2061203d28"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="087a7b616d6c656966487b6d69786960716c7a6726677a6f">[email protected]</span></a>, (907)
228-2281.
i. FERC Contact: Kelly Fitzpatrick, (202) 502-8435,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caa1afa6a6b3e4aca3beb0baabbeb8a3a9a18aacafb8a9e4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f646a6363762169667b757f6e7b7d666c644f696a7d6c21686079">[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: August 19, 2025.
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#3e787b6c7d71505257505b6d4b4e4e514c4a7e585b4c5d10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aaeceff8e9e5c4c6c3c4cff9dfdadac5d8deeacccfd8c984cdc5dc">[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 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, MD 20852. The first page of any filing
should include the docket number P-3015-019. 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: The 22.50-MW Tyee Lake Hydroelectric
Project was designed and constructed with two 11.25-MW turbine-
generator units and an empty bay for the future installation of a third
11.25-MW turbine-generator unit. The licensee proposes to install a
third turbine-generator unit, which would increase the total installed
capacity of the Project to 33.75-MW. All activities associated with
installation would occur within the existing powerhouse and Project
facilities already used for maintenance, repair, and other activities
related to Project operation. The proposed third unit would allow the
licensee to meet the current energy demands of the communities of
Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan, and significantly reduce the
licensee's reliance on diesel generation. The licensee is not proposing
any ground disturbing activities or any changes to the environment in
the project area. During the review process a discrepancy between the
authorized installed capacity and nameplate capacities of the units
were identified. The Commission will address this issue as part of this
proceeding.
m. With this notice we intend to waive stage I and stage II pre-
filing consultation requirements. A draft of the application was
provided to cooperating agencies in lieu of an Initial Consultation
Document. The licensee provided a Preliminary Draft Environmental
Assessment in the draft of the application and requested to waive the
filing of an Exhibit E (Environmental Report). The licensee also
requested to waive the second stage consultation requirements found in
18 CFR 4.38 and included documentation of its communication with
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Alaska Department of Fish
and Game (Alaska DFG) regarding the request in its amendment
application. The licensee received letters of support for the project
from NMFS and Alaska DFG. Commission staff has reviewed the
documentation of consultation in the initial application and
supplemental materials and find the application adequately addresses
the issues such that no additional agency consultation is necessary.
n. 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#c3858691808cadafaaada690b6b3b3acb1b783a5a6b1a0eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3a5a6b1a0ac8d8f8a8d86b09693938c9197a385869180cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a>, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
o. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
p. 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.
q. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'',
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``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.
r. 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#88c7d8d8c8eeedfaeba6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94dbc4c4d4f2f1e6f7baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: July 18, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-13870 Filed 7-22-25; 8:45 am]
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