[Federal Register: March 19, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 53)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 
Notice of Proceeding Pursuant to Reserved Authority To Determine 
Whether Modifications to the License Are Appropriate

March 13, 1998.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Action: Proceeding Pursuant to Reserved Authority to 
Determine Whether Modifications to License Are Appropriate.
    b. Project No: 2183-017.
    c. License Issued: June 1, 1955.
    d. Licensee: Grant River Dam Authority.
    e. Name of Project: Markham Ferry Project.
    f. Location: Grand (Neosho) River in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
    g. Authorization: Section 10(a)(1) of the Federal Power Act and 
Article 41 of the License.
    h. Licensee Contact: Mr. Robert W. Sullivan, Jr., Assistant General 
Manager, Grand River Dam Authority, P.O. Box 409, Vinita, OK 74301, 
(918) 256-5545.
    i. FERC Contact: Jon Cofrancesco, (202) 219-0079.
    j. Comment Date: April 27, 1998.
    k. Description of Proceeding: The Commission has begun a proceeding 
to determine if reserved authority in article 41 of the license should 
be used to require a boat launch facility in the tailwater area below 
Markham Ferry Project's Kerr dam. The proceeding is in response to 
concerns raised by private citizens, and other entities about the 
removal of a haul road in the subject area that was used as an informal 
boat launching ramp. The concerned parties support the reestablishment 
of boat access to the tailwater area. The Commission has determined 
that a boat launch facility in the tailwater area is needed, could be 
operated in a safe manner, and would enhance public fishing 
opportunities.
    The Commission staff prepared an analysis evaluating the need and 
feasibility of a boat launch facility in the tailwater area of Kerr 
dam. A copy of this analysis can be obtained by calling the 
Commission's public reference room at (202) 208-1371.
    1. This notice also consists of the following standards paragraphs: 
B, C1, and D2.
    B. 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.
    C1. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTESTS'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', 
as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed 
by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the 
Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. A copy of 
any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of 
the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    D2. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the 
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing 
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an 
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
David P. Boergers,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-7086 Filed 3-18-98; 8:45 am]
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