
[Federal Register: March 31, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 61)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12597-021; Project No. 12598-019]

 
Turnbull Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, 
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Ready for 
Environmental Analysis; Soliciting Recommendations and Terms and 
Conditions for the Proposed Changes to the Transmission Line Routes

March 24, 2010.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project Nos.: 12597-021 and P-12598-019.
    c. Date Filed: February 17, 2010, and supplemented March 17 and 23, 
2010.
    d. Applicant: Turnbull Hydro, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Lower and Upper Turnbull Drop, respectively.
    f. Location: The projects are located on the Spring Valley Canal in 
Teton County, Montana.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ted Sorenson, Turnbull Hydro, LLC, 5203 
South 11th East, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, (208) 522-8069.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions regarding this notice should be 
directed to Mr. Jeremy Jessup (202) 502-6779 or Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
recommendations, and preliminary terms and conditions (terms and 
conditions for transmission line routes only), is 60 days from the 
issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the 
issuance date of this notice. All documents may be filed electronically 
via the Internet. 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. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be 
paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be 
mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to 
submit these types of filings, please go to the Commissions Web site 
located at http://ferc.gov.filing-comments.asp.
    Please include the project numbers (P-12597-021 and P-12598-019) on 
any comments, motions, recommendations,

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or preliminary terms and conditions filed.
    k. Description of Request: At the Lower Turnbull Drop Project, the 
applicant proposes to (1) change the hydraulic capacity from 600 cfs to 
750 cfs; (2) change the authorized installed capacity from 6,150 kW to 
7,700 kW; and (3) change from two turbines to a single turbine. At the 
Upper Turnbull Drop Project, the applicant proposes to (1) change the 
hydraulic capacity from 600 cfs to 750 cfs; (2) change the authorized 
installed capacity from 4,100 kW to 5,300 kW; and (3) change from two 
turbines to a single turbine.
    Additionally, at the Lower Turnbull Drop Project, the applicant 
proposes to (1) change the entire transmission line to 69 kV and 
eliminate the remote electrical substation and (2) change the length 
and location of the 69 kV transmission line. At the Upper Turnbull Drop 
Project, the applicant proposes to (1) change the entire transmission 
line to 69 kV and eliminate the remote electrical substation and (2) 
change the length and location of the 69 kV transmission line. The 
filing of terms and conditions (see section ``o'' below) are only being 
requested by this notice for the applicant's proposal regarding changes 
to the transmission line routes.
    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. 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 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: All filings must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the title ``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO 
INTERVENE'', ``COMMENTS,'' ``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' or 
'' TERMS AND CONDITIONS'' (transmission line routes only); (2) set 
forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project numbers 
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, motions to intervene or protests must 
set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene or 
protests 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 intervener 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.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-7144 Filed 3-30-10; 8:45 am]
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