FERC Receives Application from South Carolina Electric for Saluda Hydroelectric Project
Targeted News Service
WASHINGTON
, March 6 --
The Department of Energy published the following notice in the
Federal Register from the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
A Notice by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on 03/07/2016
Publication Date: Monday, March 07, 2016
Agencies:
Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Entry Type: Notice
Document Citation: 81 FR 11790
Page: 11790 -11791 (2 pages)
Agency/Docket Number: Project No. 516-491
Document Number: 2016-04961
Shorter URL: https://federalregister.gov/a/2016-04961
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.
b. Project No: 516-491.
c. Date Filed: February 8, 2016, as supplemented February 25, 2016.
d. Applicant: South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
e. Name of Project: Saluda Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: Saluda River in
Lexington
,
Newberry
,
Richland
, and Saluda counties,
South Carolina
.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Tommy Boozer, Manager, Lake Management Programs, SCE&G, 6248 Bush River Road,
Columbia, SC
29212, (803) 217-9007.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Kevin Anderson, (202) 502-6465, kevin.anderson@ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: April 1, 2016.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions 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, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC
20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-516-491.
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 requests authorization to permit Cherokee Shores Development to modify their existing marina facility by replacing sixteen double boat slips with 32 single boat slips, each equipped with a boat lift. Each new boat slip would be two feet wider and four feet longer than the existing slips. The dock would be 64 feet longer and fixed, via pilings, to the lake bed. No dredging would take place. The licensee states the modified marina facility would be consistent with its shoreline management guidelines for private marinas.
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 NE., Room 2A,
Washington, DC
20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site 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. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. 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.
Dated: March 1, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-04961 Filed 3-4-16; 8:45 am]
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