[Federal Register: November 19, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 223)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RM02-16-000]
Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations under the Federal Power Act;
Notice of Post-Forum Stakeholder Meeting and Drafting Sessions
November 13, 2002.
In continuing efforts to solicit comments on a new hydroelectric
licensing process, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will host
a one-day post-forum stakeholder meeting, and a two-day post-forum
stakeholder drafting session.
The one-day post-forum meeting will be held in the Commission
Meeting Room on December 10, 2002, and the two-day post-forum drafting
session will be held on December 11 and 12, 2002, in conference room
3M-2, A & B, both at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC.
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The post-forum meeting and drafting sessions will start at 9:00 a.m. An
agenda for these activities may be viewed on the Commission's Web site
by November 27, 2002, at: http://www.ferc.gov/hydro/docs/hydro_
rule.htm.
The post-forum meeting and drafting sessions are not intended to
address issues pending in individually docketed hydropower cases before
the Commission. Therefore, all participants are requested to address
the agenda topics and avoid discussing the merits of individual
proceedings.
The goal of the one-day post-forum meeting is for Commission staff
to: (1) Summarize comments received at the public forums conducted
throughout the country in October and November and; (2) discuss general
issues associated with a rulemaking effort such as retention of the
Traditional and/or the Alternative Licensing Processes. The goal of the
two-day post-forum drafting session is to provide stakeholders with an
opportunity to participate in drafting concepts and language for a new
integrated licensing process. All interested persons are invited to
attend these activities, however, persons wishing to participate in the
two-day post-forum drafting session will need to pre-register.
Participation in the December 11 and 12, 2002, Post-Forum Drafting
Session
In addition to full group discussions at the beginning and end of
each of the post-forum drafting sessions, participants will be asked to
take part in one of three drafting groups. These drafting groups
include: (1) Early application development; (2) study plan development
(including dispute resolution); and (3) post license application
filing. Therefore, those persons wishing to participate in the two-day
post-forum drafting session will need to pre-register by December 6,
2002, by registering on-line at http://www.ferc.gov/registration.
Anyone without access to the web will need to pre-register by
contacting Susan Tseng at 202-502-6065. In both pre-registration
procedures, participants must indicate their preference for a
particular drafting group.
Opportunities for Listening and Viewing the December 10, 2002, Post-
Forum Meeting Offsite and for Obtaining a Transcript
The Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening
and viewing of the one-day post-forum meeting, which is available for a
fee, live over the Internet, via C-Band Satellite. Persons interested
in receiving the broadcast, or who need information on making
arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at the
Capitol Connection (703-993-3100) as soon as possible or visit the
Capitol Connection website at http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu and
click on ``FERC''.
The one-day post-forum meeting will also be transcribed. Those
interested in obtaining a copy of the transcript immediately for a fee
should contact Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. at 202-347-3700, or 1-800-
336-6646. Two weeks after the post-forum meeting, the transcript will
be available for free on the Commission's FERRIS system. Anyone without
access to the Commission's web site or who have questions about the
post-forum activities should contact Tim Welch at 202-502-8760, or e-
mail timothy.welch@ferc.gov.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-29296 Filed 11-18-02; 8:45 am]
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