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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

July 5, 2006.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 2482-068.
    c. Date filed: June 8, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
    e. Name of Project: Hudson River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Hudson River, in 
Saratoga and Warren Counties, New York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Samuel Hirschey, P.E., Erie Boulevard 
Hydropower L.P., 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, New York 
13088, (315) 413-2790.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502-6191, or e-mail address: 
anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov

    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 7, 2006.
    k. Description of Request: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Erie) 
filed an amendment application for its license. Erie is proposing to 
increase the authorized installed capacity at its Sherman Island 
Development as follows: (1) Replace Turbine Unit No. 4 runner in the 
existing powerhouse to increase turbine output to match the existing 
generator capacity at 7.2 MW; (2) install a new 9.5 MW Unit 1 at the 
empty No. 1 bay in the existing powerhouse; and (3) install a new 1.16 
MW minimum flow unit No. 6 at the dam. With the proposed changes, the 
total installed capacity of the project would increase by 10.6 MW, or 
14.5%, and the total hydraulic capacity would increase by 2,524 cfs, or 
16.4%. In addition, Erie proposes to extend installation of 1-inch 
clear spaced trashracks over the intakes to the existing units within 
the existing powerhouse.
    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. 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.
    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. In determining the appropriate action to

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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 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.
    p. 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.
    q. 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. E6-11240 Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]

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