Hydroelectric applications,

[Federal Register: November 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 221)]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

November 8, 2006.

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

1. Application Type: Amendment of License.

2. Project No: 12379-029.

3. Date Filed: September 7, 2006.

4. Applicant: Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.

5. Name of Project: Lake Dorothy Project.

6. Location: The project is located on the Dorothy Creek, near Juneau, Alaska.

7. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).

8. Applicant Contact: Corry V. Hildebrand, Lake Dorothy Hydro Inc., 5601 Tonsgard Court, Juneau, AK 99801-7201.

9. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to: Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 219-3297, or e-mail address: anumzziatta.purchiaroni@Ferc.fed.us.

10. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: November 24, 2006.

11. Description of Request: The licensee is requesting the Commission's approval to excavate a 150-feet long starter tunnel section prior construction of the powerhouse. The licensee proposes to construct the starter tunnel as part of the contract for the Lake Dorothy tap tunnel currently under construction. The purpose of the tunnel is to minimize disturbance or damage to the powerhouse and adjacent facilities from blasting activities associated with the tunnel excavation.

12. 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. Information about 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 e-mail of new filings and

    issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 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.

13. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

14. 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. 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.

15. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

16. Agency Comments: Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

17. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov

    under the ``e-Filing'' link.

    Magalie R. Salas, Secretary.

    [FR Doc. E6-19329 Filed 11-15-06; 8:45 am]

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