[Federal Register: April 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 82)] [Notices] [Page 23068-23069] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29ap99-46] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing And Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protest April 23, 1999. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. Type of Applications: Two New Major Licenses and Three Subsequent Licenses. b. Project Nos.: 2897-003, 2931-002, 2932-003, 2941-002, and 2942- 005. c. Date filed: January 22, 1999. d. Applicant: S.D. Warren Company. e. Names of Projects: Saccarappa Project, Gambo Project, Mallison Falls Project, Little Falls Project, and Dundee Project. f. Location: On the Presumpscot River, near the towns of Windham, Gorham, and Westbrook, in Cumberland County, Maine. These projects do not utilize any federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C Secs. 791(a)- 825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Thomas Howard, S.D. Warren Company, 89 Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 5000, Westbrook, ME 04098-1597, 207-856- 4286. i. FERC Contact: Bob Easton, robert.easton@ferc.fed.us, 202-219- 2782. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protest: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. 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. 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. k. Status of environmental analysis: These applications are not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. Description of the Projects: Saccarappa: The project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 322-foot-long diversion dam consisting of two concrete overflow structures separated by an island; (2) two bypassed reaches measuring 475 and 390 feet long; (3) a 380-foot-long and 36- foot-wide intake canal; (4) a 49-foot-wide by 71-foot-long masonry powerhouse; (5) three turbine generator units, each with a rated capacity of 450 kilowatts (kW) for a total project installed capacity of 1,350 kW; (6) a 345-foot-long tailrace formed by a 33-foot-high guard wall; (7) a 1-mile-long 2.3 kilovolt (kV) [[Page 23069]] transmission line/generator lead; and (8) other appurtenances. Gambo: The project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 250-foot-long, 24-foot-high concrete overflow section and 50- foot-long intake structure; (2) a 737-foot-long and 15-foot-deep concrete lined intake canal; (3) a 47-foot-wide by 78-foot-long reinforced concrete and brick powerhouse; (4) two turbine generator units, each with a rated capacity of 950 kW for a total project installed capacity of 1,900 kW; (5) a 300-foot-long bypassed reach; (6) an 8-mile-long 11 kV transmission line; and (7) other appurtenances. Mallison Falls: The project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 358-foot-long and 14-foot-high reinforced concrete, masonry, and cut granite diversion dam; (2) a 70-foot-long headgate structure; (3) a 675-foot-long, 41-foot-wide, and 6-foot-deep bedrock lined intake canal; (4) a 33-foot-wide by 51-foot-long reinforced concrete and masonry powerhouse; (5) two turbine generator units, each with a rated capacity of 400 kW for a total project installed capacity of 800 kW; (6) a 675-foot-long bypassed reach; (7) an 11 kV transmission line tied into the Gambo Project transmission line; and (8) other appurtenances. Little Falls: The project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 330-foot-long and 14-foot-high reinforced concrete and masonry dam incorporating a 70-foot-long intake structure; (2) a 25-foot-wide by 95-foot-long masonry powerhouse which is integral to the dam; (3) four turbine generator units, each with a rated capacity of 250 kW for a total project installed capacity of 1,000 kW; (4) a 300-foot-long bypassed reach; (5) an 11 kV transmission line tied into the Gambo Project transmission line; and (6) other appurtenances. Dundee: The project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) a 1,492-foot-long dam, consisting of a 150-foot-long, 42-foot-high concrete spillway section flanked by two 50-foot-high earthen embankments, a 90-foot-long and 50-foot-high non-overflow section, and a 27-foot-long gate section; (2) a 44-foot-wide by 74-foot-long reinforced concrete powerhouse which is integral to the spillway section of the dam; (4) three turbine generator units, each with a rated capacity of 800 kW for a total project installed capacity of 2,400 kW; (5) a 1,075-foot-long bypassed reach; (6) a 1,075-foot-long, 30-foot-wide, and 11-foot-deep tailrace; (3) two 10-mile-long 11 kV transmission lines; and (7) other appurtenances. m. 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. This filing 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 h. above. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211 and .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time; therefore, the Commission is not now requesting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions. When the application is ready for environmental analysis, the Commission will issue a public notice requesting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'' or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE;'' (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 protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly form the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's Regulations to: The Secretary and an additional copy must be sent to the Director, Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. David P. Boergers, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-10658 Filed 4-28-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M