[Federal Register: March 27, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 59)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Request for Extension of Time To Commence and Complete
Project Construction and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Protests
March 21, 2001.
Take notice that the following application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Request for Extension of Time.
b. Project No: 9025-013.
c. Date Filed: February 9, 2001.
d. Applicant: Hancock Hydro, Inc.
e. Name and Location of Project: The Hancock Creek Hydroelectric
Project is to be located on Hancock Creek in King County, Washington.
The project does not occupy federal or tribal land.
f. Filed Pursuant to: Public Law 105-189 and sections 4.200(c) and
4.202(a) of the Commission's regulations.
g. Applicant Contact: Mr. Frank W. Frisk, Jr., Suite 125, 1054 31st
Street, NW, Washington, DC, (202) 333-8433.
h. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Tom Papsidero at (202) 219-2715.
i. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: April 27, 2001.
All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
David P. Boergers, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Motions to intervene, comments
and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of
paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the
Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.
Please include the project number (P-9025-013) on any motions to
intervene, comments or motions filed.
j. Description of Proposal: The Applicant requests an extension of
time to June 21, 2003, to commence construction, as authorized by
Public Law 105-190. In support of its request, the Applicant details
several attempts to obtain power purchase agreements or other
arrangements that could support project financing. The Applicant notes
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that it filed on January 30, 2001, an application for amendment of the
project license (Project No. 9025-005) proposing to increase the
capacity from 6.3 megawatts to 7.4 megawatts, at a cost likely to be
lower per megawatt, which should make the project more attractive to
potential power purchasers. The Applicant states further that it has
obtained most pre-construction permits and approvals, and is confident
that all remaining approvals can be obtained in time to meet the new
construction deadline. The deadline for completion of construction
would be extended to June 21, 2005.
k. 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, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 208-1371. The application may be viewed
on the web at 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 g above.
l. 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 or Responsive Documents--Any filings must bear
in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``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, NE.,
Washington, DC 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.
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
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