
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78797-78798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27069]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2246-046]


Yuba County Water Agency; 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. Types of Application: Amend license to re-develop recreation 
area.
    b. Project No.: 2246-046.
    c. Date Filed: September 6, 2016.
    d. Applicants: Yuba County Water Agency.
    e. Name of Projects: Yuba River Development Project.
    f. Location: New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Yuba County, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 4.200.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Curt Aikens, Yuba County Water Agency, 
1220 F St., Marysville, CA 95901-4226, (530) 741-6278.
    i. FERC Contact: David Rudisail, (202) 502-6376, 
david.rudisail@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, 
and recommendations is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by 
the Commission. 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 number (P-2246-046) on 
any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: Yuba County Water Agency proposes to re-
develop the Cottage Creek Picnic Area which was destroyed by fire in 
August 2010. The new Cottage Creek Group Campground would remain within 
the construction footprint of the previous development and would be 
constructed in two phases. Only phase one is subject to approval at 
this time. Phase one would be completed within 1.5 years of approval 
and would be authorized under the existing license. Phase one would 
include: (1) Five double campsites with each consisting of a paved 
vehicle spur with two single vehicle spaces and two recreational 
vehicle camping spaces and a living space with one group-sized fire 
ring, two bear resistant food lockers, two picnic tables and two tent 
pads; (2) a host campsite with a paved vehicle spur and a septic hook-
up with a holding tank; (3) a potable water system consisting of water 
hydrants within the campground and an underground distribution system 
that would connect to the existing recreation water system; (4) a two-
unit vault restroom building; (5) a paved circulation road with vehicle 
barriers; (6) a multi-panel information sign; (7) a paved overflow 
parking area for nine single vehicles; and (8) trash facilities, 
including a dumpster and individual receptacles.
    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/efiling.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

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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 the license proposed re-
development. 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: November 3, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-27069 Filed 11-8-16; 8:45 am]
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