[Federal Register: July 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 145)] [Notices] [Page 41106-41107] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29jy99-56] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Temporary Variance Request and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests July 23, 1999. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Request for Temporary Variance. b. Project No.: 2716-033. c. Date Filed: July 19, 1999. d. Applicant: Virginia Electric Power Company. e. Name of Project: Bath County Project. f. Location: On Back Creek, in Bath County, Virginia. The project does not utilize federal or tribal lands. [[Page 41107]] g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 4.200. h. Applicant Contact: Sara S. Bell, Bath County Pumped Storage Station, HRC-01, Box 280, Warm Springs, VA 24484-9714, (540) 279-3068. i. FERC Contact: Robert Fletcher, robert.fletcher@ferc.fed.us, 202- 219-1206. j. Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protest: 14 days from the issuance date of this notice. Please include the project number (2716-033) on any comments or motions filed. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. k. Description of Application: On June 15, 1999, the Commission approved a short-term variance (which will expire on August 12, 1999) to reduce the minimum flow requirements of article 42 to conserve the conservation pool at the project. The licensee continues to consult with the various resource agencies. The current situation is similar to that which existed last year for the project whereby the conservation pool was depleted, then the minimum flow was reduced. The license proposes to begin reducing flow releases proportional to the depleted volume of the conservation pool. Normal operating discharges will resume once the conservation pool is refilled. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, N.E., Room 2A, Washington, D.C. 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. This filing may be viewed on http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call (202) 208-2222 for assistance). A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. 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. 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. 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. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. 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., Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-19388 Filed 7-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M