90 FR 52 pgs. 12718-12719 - Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Surrender of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 52Pages: 12718 - 12719
Pages: 12718, 12719Docket number: [Project No. 5000-078]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-04483 Filed 3-18-25; 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 No. 5000-078]
Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Surrender of License Accepted for Filing, 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: Surrender of license.
b. Project No: P-5000-078.
c. Date Filed: December 17, 2024.
d. Applicant: Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC.
e. Name of Project: Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: The project is located on the Black River, Oneida County, New York. The project does not occupy federal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Sayad Moudachirou, Regulatory Affairs, Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC, 717 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 1A, Boston, MA 02111, 617-933-7206, sayad@ampersandenergy.com.
i. FERC Contact: Diana Shannon, (202) 502-6136, diana.shannon@ferc.gov.
j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is inviting federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any environmental document, if applicable, to follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item k below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶?61,076 (2001).
k. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: April 11, 2025.
[top] 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. For assistance, please
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.
l. Description of Request: Following the 2022 filing of a Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document for relicensing the project, and continued consultation with parties regarding potential licensing recommendations, the applicant ultimately determined that expected licensing conditions would make the project uneconomic. Alternatively, the applicant proposes to surrender the project license. The project dam is owned by the New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC). The dam would return to the NYSCC's jurisdiction. The applicant proposes to remove all hydropower generating equipment and leave in place the recreation facilities at the project. With the application, the applicant addressed effects on environmental resources, and included documentation of consultation with federal and state resource agencies as well as non-governmental agencies, municipalities, and Tribes.
m. 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.
n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
o. 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.
p. 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.
q. 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, 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: March 12, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-04483 Filed 3-18-25; 8:45 am]
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