88 FR 146 pgs. 50136-50137 - Andro Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Type: NOTICEVolume: 88Number: 146Pages: 50136 - 50137
Pages: 50136, 50137Docket number: [Project Nos. 2375-123 & 8277-072]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2023-16238 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
Agency: Energy Department
Sub Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project Nos. 2375-123 & 8277-072]
Andro Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Non-capacity Amendment of License.
b. Project Nos: 2375-123 & 8277-072.
c. Date Filed: June 15, 2023.
d. Applicant: Andro Hydro, LLC (licensee).
e. Name of Projects: Riley-Jay-Livermore Hydroelectric Project and Otis Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The projects are located on the Androscoggin River in Oxford, Franklin, and Androscoggin counties in Maine.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: David Fox, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs; Andro Hydro, LLC; c/o Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC; 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W; Bethesda, MD 20814; (240) 482-2700; david.fox@eaglecreekre.com.
i. FERC Contact: Chris Chaney, (202) 502-6778, christopher.chaney@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. The first page of any filing should include the docket numbers P-2375-123 & P-8277-072. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
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. Description of Request: The licensee proposes to change both points of interconnection for the projects' transmission lines from the Androscoggin Mill (Mill) to an existing switchyard adjacent to the Mill. The licensee states the change is necessary due to the Mill ceasing operations as of April 2023, which caused the projects to lose their interconnection with the utility grid. For the Riley-Jay-Livermore Project: the Riley Development's transmission line would shorten from one mile to approximately 2,200 feet long, the Jay Development's transmission line would lengthen from 6,000 feet long to 1.7 miles long, and the Livermore Development's transmission line would connect at the Jay Development's switchyard. For the Otis Project, the transmission line would lengthen from 3 miles long to 3.8 miles long. To interconnect at the new point, the licensee would also make changes to appurtenant transmission equipment.
[top] The licensee states all work would be along existing disturbed areas, including dirt roads, driveways, and paved areas in rights of way, which are regularly disturbed due to maintenance of existing poles and lines, parking areas, and driveways. The application includes revised Exhibit G drawings to reflect the addition of approximately 3.9
l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission's website at http://www.ferc.gov using the "eLibrary" link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
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, .211, .214, respectively. 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 Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title "COMMENTS", "PROTEST", or "MOTION TO INTERVENE" as applicable; (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 commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010.
p. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202)502-6595 or OPP@ferc.gov.
Dated: July 25, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-16238 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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