
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30066-30067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12603]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 175-028 and 1988-086]


Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application Accepted 
for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of 
Minimum Flow Requirements.
    b. Project Nos.: 175-028 and 1988-086.
    c. Date Filed: May 12, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Projects: Balch and Haas-Kings River.
    f. Location: North Fork Kings River in Fresno County, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jaime Hoffman, License Coordinator, 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mail Code: N13E, P.O. Box 770000, San 
Francisco, CA 94177, Phone: (415) 973-1554.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. John Aedo, (415) 369-3335, or 
john.aedo@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, 
and recommendations is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by 
the Commission (June 3, 2015). The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, 
comments, or recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system at 
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit 
brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, 
using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the 
end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online 
Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or 
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper 
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project numbers 
(P-175-028 and 1988-086) on any comments, motions to intervene, 
protests, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a temporary 
variance of the minimum flow requirements in Helms Creek, North Fork 
Kings River

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and Dinkey Creek from June 1 to December 31, 2015. The licensee 
requests Commission approval to adjust the instantaneous minimum flow 
requirement to a 24-hour average flow regime. The licensee also 
proposes to maintain minimum flows, such that the instantaneous 
requirement is decreased: From 4 to 3 cfs in Helms Creek below 
Courtright Dam (gage KI-17) from June 1 to November 30; from 2.5 to 2 
cubic feet per second (cfs) in Helms Creek below Courtright Dam; from 
15 to 10 cfs in the North Fork Kings River below Wishon Dam (gage KI-
27); from 15 to 10 cfs in the Dinkey Creek Siphon at Balch (gage KI-
31); from 2.5 to 2 cfs in the North Fork Kings River below Balch 
Diversion Dam (gage KI-9); from 10 to 7 cfs in the North Fork Kings 
River above Dinkey Creek (gage KI-21); and from 25 to 17 cfs in the 
North Fork Kings River below Dinkey Creek (gage KI-22). The licensee 
states that the flow reductions are necessary due to the ongoing 
drought conditions and historic low snowpack levels this year.
    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/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 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 email of new filings and issuances related to this or 
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email 
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: Any filing must (1) 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or 
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (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, 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 proposed action. 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.

    Dated: May 19, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-12603 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am]
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