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Federal Register: April 16, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 73)NoticesPage 18895-18896From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Project No. 9974-040Rough and Ready Hydro Inc., Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Soliciting Comments

April 12, 1999.

A draft environmental assessment (DEA) is available for public review. The DEA is for the proposed revocation of exemption from licensing for the Upper Watertown Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 9974). The DEA finds that the proposed revocation would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The Upper Watertown Hydroelectric Project is located on the Rock River in the City of Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

The DEA was written by staff in the Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Copies of the DEA can be viewed at the Commission's Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. Copies can also be obtained by calling the project

[Page 18896]manager, Bob Fletcher at (202) 219-1206 or viewed on the web at http:// www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm. Please call (202) 208-2222 for assistance.

Please submit any comments on the DEA within 60 days from the date of this notice. A public meeting will be scheduled to allow public input into the preparation of the final EA. The date and place of the meeting has yet to be determined, but will occur in the vicinity of the project. Parties to the proceeding will be notified as to the date, time, and place of the meeting. Any comments, conclusions, or recommendations that draw upon studies, reports, or other working papers of substance should be supported by appropriate documentation. Comments should be addressed to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. Please affix Project No. 9974-040 to all comments. Linwood A. Watson, Jr., Acting Secretary.

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