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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory

 
Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting 
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

November 16, 2006.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been 
filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Applications: Preliminary Permit (Competing).
    b. Applicants, Project Numbers, and Dates Filed:
    Mason Dam, LLC filed the application for Project No. 12675-000 on 
May 11, 2006, at 3:29 PM.
    Baker County, Oregon filed the application for Project No. 12686-
000 on May 23, 2006, at 1:27 PM.
    c. The name of the project is the Mason Dam Hydroelectric Project. 
The proposed project would be located on the Powder River, in Baker 
County, Oregon and would utilize the existing Bureau of Reclamation's 
Mason Dam.
    d. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    e. Applicants Contacts: For Mason Dam, LLC: Mr. Brent L. Smith, 
President, Northwest Power Services, Inc., P. O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 
83442, (208) 745-0834. For Baker County, Oregon: Mr. Fred Warner, Jr. 
Chairman, Baker County Board of Commissioners, 1995 Third Street, Baker 
City, OR 97814, (541) 523-8200.
    f. FERC Contact: Tom Papsidero, (202) 502-6002.
    g. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to 
intervene: January 23, 2007.
    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 in 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.
    h. Description of Projects: The project proposed by Mason Dam, LLC, 
using the Bureau of Reclamation's Mason Dam and impoundment, would 
consist of: (1) A proposed intake structure (2) a proposed 115-foot-
long, 54-inch-diameter steel penstock, (4) a proposed powerhouse 
containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 2.7 MW, 
(5) a proposed 1-mile-long, 15-kV transmission line, and (6) 
appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 
8 GWh, which would be sold to a local utility.
    The project proposed by Baker County, Oregon, using the Bureau of 
Reclamation's Mason Dam and impoundment, would consist of: (1) A 
proposed intake structure and penstock, (2) a proposed powerhouse with 
generating unit(s) having a total installed capacity of 3 megawatts, 
(3) an existing transmission line and possible additional new 
transmission line(s), and (4) appurtenant facilities. The project would 
have an annual generation of 14 GWh, which would be sold to a local 
utility.
    i. Locations of Applications: Copies of the applications are 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the 
Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, 
Washington DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. These filings may 
also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov 

using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket numbers excluding the 
last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 
For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Copies are 

also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item 
e above.
    j. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    k. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a 
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project 
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to 
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified 
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). 
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to 
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days 
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A 
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preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 
4.36.
    l. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development 
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must 
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the 
particular application, either a competing development application or a 
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely 
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested 
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after 
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing 
license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36.
    m. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary 
permit application or a development application (specify which type of 
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) 
named in this public notice.
    n. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if 
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed 
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the 
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of 
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. 
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide 
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to 
construct and operate the project.
    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. 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.
    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 under ``e-filing'' link. 
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    p. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', or 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the 
particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-
named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number 
of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The 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.
    q. 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-19921 Filed 11-24-06; 8:45 am]

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