[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6938-6939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-02286]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2576-187]


FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.; Notice of Application Accepted 
for Filing and 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. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.
    b. Project No: 2576-187.
    c. Date Filed: November 26, 2019, supplemented on January 24, 2020.
    d. Applicant: FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.
    e. Name of Project: Housatonic River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Rocky River Development (Candlewood Lake) in Fairfield 
County, Connecticut.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Donald Traester, Regulatory Compliance 
Manager, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co., 143 West Street Ext., Suite 
E, P.O. Box 5002, New Milford, CT 06776, (413) 659-4416.
    i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter, (678) 245-3083, mark.carter@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: March 2, 2020.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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. The first page of any filing 
should include docket number P-2576-187. Comments emailed to Commission 
staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
    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 whose name appears on 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.
    k. Description of Request: FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. is 
requesting authorization from the Commission to allow the Tax District 
of Candlewood Isle (applicant) to expand the footprint and number of 
existing residential boat docks at Candlewood Isle. The applicant 
currently has docks at two locations: (1) The Clubhouse (3 docks that 
accommodate 40 watercraft and 19 mooring locations) and (2) the tennis 
courts (two docks that accommodate 12 watercraft). The applicant 
proposes to replace the 19 existing mooring locations at the Clubhouse 
by extending each of the 3 existing docks to accommodate an additional 
20 watercraft, and add 4 additional docks at the Tennis Courts location 
to accommodate an additional 72 watercraft. In all, the proposed 
facilities could accommodate a total of 144 watercraft, which would be 
a net increase of 73 boat docking locations relative to the existing 
conditions. The licensee states that its request is consistent with the 
approved Shoreline Management Plan and Boat Overcrowding Plan because, 
among other things, the applicant holds deeded rights to construct the 
boat docks.
    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 website 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 email of new filings and issuances

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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. Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant.
    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, respectively. 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 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 
commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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 385.2010.

    Dated: January 30, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-02286 Filed 2-5-20; 8:45 am]
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