
[Federal Register: February 29, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 41)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2493-084]

 
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for 
Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms 
and Conditions, and Fishway Prescriptions

February 25, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 2493-084.
    c. Date Filed: December 6, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (Puget).
    e. Name of Project: Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Snoqualmie River, in the 
City of Snoqualmie, King County, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Joel Molander, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., M/S 
PSE-09S, P.O. Box 90868, Bellevue, Washington 98009-0868; telephone 
(425) 462-3603.
    i. FERC Contact: Linda Stewart, telephone: (202) 502-6680, and e-
mail: linda.stewart@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions is 60 
days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days 
from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and 
eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

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    k. Description of Request: Puget proposes to modify the upgrades to 
the two powerhouses (Plants 1 and 2), as well as to the diversion dam, 
as authorized in the June 29, 2004 Order Issuing New License. At Plant 
1, Puget proposes to remove the Machine Shop and Transformer House, and 
to temporarily relocate the Carpenter Shop and West Garage. Instead of 
retiring the five generating units at Plant 1 and replacing them with 
two new generating units, Puget also proposes to preserve generating 
units 1 through 4, and to replace generating unit 5. Puget proposes to 
remove and rebuild the Gatehouse and Powerhouse at Plant 2 in order to 
address seismic deficiencies and allow for improvements as required by 
the license. Instead of installing an inflatable rubber weir diversion 
dam as authorized in the license, Puget proposes to construct a fixed 
crest dam at a reduced height. Puget also proposes widening the channel 
on the left bank to provide additional flood protection and a better 
approach for flows entering Plant 1.
    l. Please note that the underlying license is currently before the 
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Any final Commission 
action would have to be by leave of the court.
    m. 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 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.
    n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    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.
    p. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: All filings must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' `` 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or ``FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (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 protesting or intervening; 
and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 
through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions 
or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise 
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions should relate to 
project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies 
may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A 
copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each 
representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application. 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. A copy of all other 
filings in reference to this application 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 4.34(b) and 
385.2010.
    q. As provided for in 18 CFR 4.34(b)(5)(i), a license applicant 
must file, no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this 
notice of acceptance and ready for environmental analysis: (1) A copy 
of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for 
certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying 
agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality 
certification.
    r. e-Filing: Motions to intervene, protests, comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions, and fishway prescriptions 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 ``eFiling'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-3886 Filed 2-28-08; 8:45 am]

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