[Federal Register: November 22, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 226)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. DI03-2-000]
Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments,
Motions To Intervene, and Protests
November 18, 2002.
Take notice that the following application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention.
b. Docket No: DI03-2-000.
c. Date Filed: October 15, 2002.
d. Applicant: Village of Milford, MI.
e. Name of Project: Pettibone Creek Hydro Project.
f. Location: The Pettibone Creek Hydro Project would be located on
Pettibone Creek a tributary of the Huron River, Oakland County,
Michigan. The project will not occupy Federal or tribal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16
U.S.C. 817(b).
h. Applicant Contact: Frank Christie, Christie Engineering, 359
River Street, Suite 202, Manistee, MI 49660, telephone number/FAX (231)
398-0625.
i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Diane M. Murray (202) 502-8838, or E-mail address:
diane.murray@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: December 20, 2002.
All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and
interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of
paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov
Please include the docket number (DI03-2-000) on any comments or
motions filed.
k. Description of Project: The proposed Pettibone Creek Hydro
Project would consist of: (1) A 15-foot-high, 90-foot-long dam; (2) a
3,400-foot-long penstock; (3) a generator with a capacity of 50 kW; (4)
a tailrace discharging into the Huron River; (5) a 500-foot-long buried
transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The plant will be
serviced by the Detroit Edison Power Company.
When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to
investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign
commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also
determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a
navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or
reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or
water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved
or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have
increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity,
or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design
or operation.
l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file
with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This
filing may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``FERRIS'' link, select ``Docket'' and follow the
instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or TTY,
contact (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,
385.211, 385.214. 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 Responsive Documents: Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to
which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be
served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the
particular application.
p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-29743 Filed 11-21-02; 8:45 am]
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