{"description":"Documents matching '\"East Foreland\"'","count":20,"total_pages":1,"results":[{"title":"Ocean Renewable Power Company, Inc.; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Draft Application, Request for Waivers of Integrated Licensing Process Regulations Necessary for Expedited Processing of a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project License Application, and Soliciting Comments","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-06016","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/08/2025-06016/ocean-renewable-power-company-inc-notice-of-intent-to-file-license-application-filing-of-draft","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-08/pdf/2025-06016.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06016.pdf?1744029919","publication_date":"2025-04-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Intent to File a License Application for an Original License for a Hydrokinetic Pilot Project.\n \n \n b. \n Project No.: \n 15116-001.\n \n \n c. \n Date Filed: \n March 18, 2025.\n \n \n d. \n Submitted By: \n Ocean Renewable Power Company, Inc. (ORPC).\n \n \n e. \n Name of Project: \n East Foreland Tidal Energy Project.\n \n \n f. \n Location: \n On the Cook Inlet waterway near Nikiski, Alaska and adjacent lands of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.\n \n \n g. \n Filed Pursuant to: \n 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.\n \n \n h. \n Applicant Contact: \n Nathan Johnson"},{"title":"Littoral Power Systems, Inc.; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2023-19568","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/12/2023-19568/littoral-power-systems-inc-notice-of-preliminary-permit-application-accepted-for-filing-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-12/pdf/2023-19568.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-19568.pdf?1694436347","publication_date":"2023-09-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"tidal currents into electrical power. The electrical energy would be transmitted via a new 25kV submarine cable to an existing onshore substation (the Bernice Lake substation owned by the Homer Electric Association, Inc.) located about 1.5 miles east-northeast of the East Foreland Lighthouse on the Kenai Peninsula. The length of the subsea cable from the drilling platforms to land would be between 3.5 and 5 miles, depending on the selected route, and the length of the land transmission line to the substation would be between 2 and 3 miles. Each"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp), issues this final rule pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to specified activities conducted in support of oil and gas exploration, development, production, and decommissioning in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2026-2031) and an associated letter of authorization (LOA). Together, the final rule and LOA allow for the incidental take of marine mammals during the described specified activities and timeframes, prescribes the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat, and establishes requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.","document_number":"2026-03375","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/20/2026-03375/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-20/pdf/2026-03375.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03375.pdf?1771508715","publication_date":"2026-02-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"planned activities will occur in Cook Inlet, Alaska, which is the specified geographical region. Specifically, activities would occur in middle Cook Inlet and Trading Bay, Alaska (figure 1) from a point on the eastern shoreline approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the East Foreland to a point approximately 16 km (10 mi) south of Point Possession on the west side, to the northernmost production platform in middle Cook Inlet (Tyonek, located in the North Cook Inlet Unit) to a point that is 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north of the village of Tyonek near the mouth"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for regulations allowing for the take of marine mammals incidental to activities conducted in support of oil and gas exploration, development, production, and decommissioning in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2025-2030). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern the requested take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the requested MMPA regulations. Agency responses to received comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.","document_number":"2025-13973","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/24/2025-13973/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-24/pdf/2025-13973.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13973.pdf?1753274717","publication_date":"2025-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"planned activities would occur in Cook Inlet, Alaska, which is the specified geographical region. Specifically, activities would occur in middle Cook Inlet and Trading Bay, Alaska (figure 1) from a point on the eastern shoreline approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the East Foreland to a \n \n point approximately 16 km (10 mi) south of Point Possession on the west side, to the northernmost production platform in middle Cook Inlet (Tyonek, located in the North Cook Inlet Unit) to a point that is 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north of the village of Tyonek near the"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Furie Operating Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from Furie Operating Alaska, LLC (Furie) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to oil and gas activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued for either or both of the two IHAs under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.","document_number":"2024-13000","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/14/2024-13000/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-furie","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-14/pdf/2024-13000.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-13000.pdf?1718282718","publication_date":"2024-06-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"JRP. \n The southernmost area of operation during Furie's Year 1 and Year 2 drilling projects is the Rig Tenders Dock, located in Nikiski, Alaska, where the Enterprise 151 rig overwinters. The Rig Tenders Dock is in lower Cook Inlet, approximately 2.3 miles south of the East Foreland. The northernmost location at which Furie may assume operatorship of the Enterprise 151 rig is Hilcorp Alaska LLC's (Hilcorp) Bruce platform, located 6.4 miles (10.3 kilometers (km)) northwest of the JRP. Hilcorp has stated that they do not intend to conduct work at the"},{"title":"Ocean Renewable Power Company, Inc.; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2021-09927","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/11/2021-09927/ocean-renewable-power-company-inc-notice-of-preliminary-permit-application-accepted-for-filing-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-05-11/pdf/2021-09927.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-09927.pdf?1620650728","publication_date":"2021-05-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"On April 29, 2021, Ocean Renewable Power Company, Inc. filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the proposed East Foreland Tidal Energy Project No. 15116-000, to be located on Cook Inlet near Nikiski and adjacent lands of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit"},{"title":"ORPC Alaska 2, LLC; Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permit","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2015-31971","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31971/orpc-alaska-2-llc-notice-of-surrender-of-preliminary-permit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31971.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-31971.pdf?1450446394","publication_date":"2015-12-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Take notice that ORPC Alaska 2, LLC, permittee for the proposed East Foreland Tidal Energy Project, has requested that its preliminary permit be terminated. A successive permit was issued on June 16, 2014, and would have expired on June 1, 2016.\n 1 \n \n The project would have been located in Cook Inlet near Nikiski in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.\n \n \n \n 1 \n β147 FERC ΒΆβ62,207 (2014).\n \n \n \n The preliminary permit for Project No. 13821 will remain in effect until the close of business, January 13, 2016. But, if the Commission is closed on"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical and Geotechnical Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received an application from ExxonMobil Alaska LNG LLC (EMALL) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a geophysical and geotechnical survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska. This action is proposed to occur for 16 weeks. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to EMALL to incidentally take, by Level B Harassment only, marine mammals during the specified activity.","document_number":"2016-01967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/05/2016-01967/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-02-05/pdf/2016-01967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2016-01967.pdf?1454593519","publication_date":"2016-02-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"geophysical equipment in the Cook Inlet area.\n \n Anticipated Effects on Marine Mammal Habitat \n \n The G&G Program survey areas are within upper Cook Inlet, primarily north of the Forelands although the Marine Terminal survey area is located near Nikiski just south of the East Foreland, which includes habitat for prey species of marine mammals, including fish as well as invertebrates eaten by Cook Inlet beluga whales. This area contains Critical Habitat for Cook Inlet belugas, is near the breeding grounds for the local harbor seal population, and serves"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical and Geotechnical Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS is issuing an Authorization in response to a request from ExxonMobil Alaska LNG LLC (EMALL) for an authorization to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a geophysical and geotechnical survey in Cook Inlet, AK, for 84 days between August 14, 2015 and August 13, 2016.","document_number":"2015-20605","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/21/2015-20605/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-08-21/pdf/2015-20605.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-20605.pdf?1440074730","publication_date":"2015-08-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"entanglement from geophysical equipment in the Cook Inlet area.\n \n Anticipated Effects on Marine Mammal Habitat \n \n The G&G Program survey areas are primarily within upper Cook Inlet, although the Marine Terminal survey area is located near Nikiski just south of the East Foreland (technically in Lower Cook Inlet), which includes habitat for prey species of marine mammals, including fish as well as invertebrates eaten by Cook Inlet beluga whales. This area contains Critical Habitat for Cook Inlet belugas, is near the breeding grounds for the local"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical and Geotechnical Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received an application from ExxonMobil Alaska LNG LLC (AK LNG) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a geophysical and geotechnical survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska. This action is proposed to occur for 84 days after August 7, 2015. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to AK LNG to incidentally take, by Level B Harassment only, marine mammals during the specified activity.","document_number":"2015-16012","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/06/30/2015-16012/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-06-30/pdf/2015-16012.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-16012.pdf?1435263324","publication_date":"2015-06-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"entanglement from geophysical equipment in the Cook Inlet area.\n \n Anticipated Effects on Marine Mammal Habitat \n The G&G Program survey areas are primarily within upper Cook Inlet, although the Marine Terminal survey area is located near Nikiski just south of the East Foreland (technically in Lower Cook Inlet), which includes habitat for prey species of marine mammals, including fish as well as invertebrates eaten by Cook Inlet belugas. This area contains Critical Habitat for Cook Inlet belugas, is near the breeding grounds for the local harbor"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seismic Surveys in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from SAExploration Inc. (SAE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to a proposed oil and gas exploration seismic survey program in Cook Inlet, Alaska between April 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to SAE to incidentally take marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, during the specified activity.","document_number":"2015-06386","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/03/20/2015-06386/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-03-20/pdf/2015-06386.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2015-06386.pdf?1426769146","publication_date":"2015-03-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"Cook Inlet. Upper Cook (2,126 square kilometers; 821 square miles) begins at the line delineating Cook Inlet beluga whale (\n Delphinapterus leucas \n ) Critical Habitat Area 1 and 2, south to a line approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of both the West Foreland and East Foreland (Figure 1 in SAE application).\n \n Lower Cook (1,808 square kilometer; 698 square mile) begins east of Kalgin Island and running along the east side of lower Cook Inlet to Anchor Point (Figure 2 in SAE application). \n Detailed Description of Activities \n Survey Design "},{"title":"ORPC Alaska 2, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2014-07692","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/07/2014-07692/orpc-alaska-2-llc-notice-of-preliminary-permit-application-accepted-for-filing-and-soliciting","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-04-07/pdf/2014-07692.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2014-07692.pdf?1396615747","publication_date":"2014-04-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"On March 3, 2014, the ORPC Alaska 2, LLC, filed an application for a successive preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the East Foreland Tidal Energy Project (East Foreland project or project) to be located in Cook Inlet near Nikiski in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder"},{"title":"Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization","type":"Notice","abstract":"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received applications from Apache Alaska Corporation (Apache), SAExploration, Inc., LLC (SAE), and BlueCrest Energy, Inc. (BlueCrest), formerly Buccaneer Alaska Operations, LLC, for authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA), as amended, to take small numbers of northern sea otters from the Southcentral stock by harassment incidental to proposed oil and gas exploration activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska. In accordance with provisions of the MMPA, we request comments on our proposed authorization for the applicant to incidentally take, by harassment, small numbers of northern sea otters from the Southcentral stock for a period of 1 year. We anticipate no take by injury or death and include none in this proposed authorization, which would be for take by harassment only.","document_number":"2014-20618","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/08/29/2014-20618/marine-mammals-incidental-take-during-specified-activities-proposed-incidental-harassment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-08-29/pdf/2014-20618.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2014-20618.pdf?1409230176","publication_date":"2014-08-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"in the marine waters of both upper and lower Cook Inlet. The survey area is divided into two units: (1) Upper Cook Inlet, an area of 2,126 square km (821 square mi) beginning at Point Possession, to a line approximately 10 km (6 mi) south of both the West Foreland and East Foreland; and (2) lower Cook Inlet, a 1,808-square-km (698-square-mi) area beginning east of Kalgin Island and running along the east side of lower Cook Inlet to Anchor Point. We focused on the lower Cook Inlet area because sea otters do not occur in upper Cook Inlet (Figure 1)"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seismic Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to Apache Alaska Corporation (Apache) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a proposed 3D seismic survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska, between March 4, 2014, and December 31, 2014.","document_number":"2014-05158","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/11/2014-05158/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-11/pdf/2014-05158.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2014-05158.pdf?1394455698","publication_date":"2014-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"application). Zone 1 is located in mid-Cook Inlet and extends on the east coast from approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Point Possession to 25 km (15.5 mi) north of the East Foreland. Zone 1 only reaches into mid-channel and parallels the western shoreline from the Beluga River south to Bertha Bay. Zone 2 begins at the southern edge of Zone 1 (25 km [15.5 mi] north of the East Foreland) on both the east and west coasts and extends down to approximately Harriet Point on the west coast and to an area about 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Homer. Zones 1 and 2"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Seismic Survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS received an application from Apache Alaska Corporation (Apache) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to a proposed 3D seismic survey in Cook Inlet, Alaska, between March 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requests comments on its proposal to issue an IHA to Apache to take, by Level B harassment only, five species of marine mammals during the specified activity.","document_number":"2013-31333","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/12/31/2013-31333/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-12-31/pdf/2013-31333.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2013-31333.pdf?1388418968","publication_date":"2013-12-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"application). Zone 1 is located in mid-Cook Inlet and extends on the east coast from approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Point Possession to 25 km (15.5 mi) north of the East Foreland. Zone 1 only reaches into mid-channel and parallels the western shoreline from the Beluga River south to Bertha Bay. Zone 2 begins at the southern edge of Zone 1 (25 km [15.5 mi] north of the East Foreland) on both the east and west coasts and extends down to approximately Harriet Point on the west coast and to an area about 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Homer. Zones 1 and 2"},{"title":"ORPC Alaska 2, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2010-27126","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/10/27/2010-27126/orpc-alaska-2-llc-notice-of-preliminary-permit-application-accepted-for-filing-and-soliciting","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-10-27/pdf/2010-27126.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2010-10-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"2010. \n On August 2, 2010, and supplemented on September 27, 2010, and October 7, 2010, ORPC Alaska 2, LLC filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of the East Foreland Tidal Energy Project (East Foreland project) to be located in Cook Inlet in the vicinity of Nikiski, Alaska, in the Municipality of Anchorage and Matanuksa-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license"},{"title":"Recent Posting to the Applicability Determination Index (ADI) Database System of Agency Applicability Determinations, Alternative Monitoring Decisions, and Regulatory Interpretations Pertaining to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces applicability determinations, alternative monitoring decisions, and regulatory interpretations that EPA has made under the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS); the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); and the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Program.","document_number":"E8-4030","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/03/03/E8-4030/recent-posting-to-the-applicability-determination-index-adi-database-system-of-agency-applicability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-03-03/pdf/E8-4030.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2008-03-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"the three Unocal's incinerators meet the exemption in 40 CFR 62.14525(c)(2) and therefore, accepts this notification of exemption under 40 CFR 62.14525(c)(2). \n Q2: Is Unocal currently required to submit a Title V permit application for an incinerator, located at the East Foreland Dock Facility (EFDF), that was subject to 40 CFR part 62, subpart III, but that was permanently shut down as of June 15, 2004? \n A2: No. Unocal is no longer required to submit a Title V permit application for the EFDF incinerator because it has been permanently shut down"},{"title":"Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"E6-16794","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/11/E6-16794/notice-of-application-accepted-for-filing-and-soliciting-motions-to-intervene-protests-and-comments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-10-11/pdf/E6-16794.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2006-10-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":" \n c. \n Date filed: \n June 28, 2006. \n \n \n d. \n Applicant: \n Alaska Tidal Energy Company. \n \n \n e. \n Name of Project: \n Central Cook Inlet Tidal Energy Hydroelectric Project. \n \n \n f. \n Location: \n The project would be located in Cook Inlet, between West Foreland and East Foreland townships, in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. \n \n \n g. \n Filed Pursuant to: \n Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)β825(r). \n \n \n h. \n Applicant Contacts: \n Joseph A. Cannon, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, phone: (202) 663-8000"},{"title":"Final NPDES General Permit for Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production Facilities in Cook Inlet, AL (AKG285000)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Director, Office of Water, EPA Region 10, is issuing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Cook Inlet, Alaska, pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The permit authorizes discharges from existing oil and gas exploration, development and production platforms and shore-based facilities in Upper Cook Inlet (north of the Forelands). The permit also authorizes future exploratory operations in Cook Inlet north of the line between Cape Douglas on the west, and Port Chatham on the east. All dischargers covered by this permit fall within the Coastal and Offshore Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category (40 CFR part 435, subparts A and D). Discharges authorized by this permit include drilling muds and cuttings; produced water; deck drainage; sanitary and domestic wastes; completion, workover, well treatment and test fluids; and miscellaneous discharges. Discharges from facilities in the Onshore Subcategory (40 CFR Part 435, Subpart C), or to wetlands adjacent to the territorial seas and inland coastal waters of Alaska are not authorized by this permit. The permit does not authorize discharges from ``new sources,'' as defined in 40 CFR 122.2. The existing permit was published in the Federal Register at 51 FR 35460 on October 3, 1986, and authorized discharges from oil and gas facilities in Upper Cook Inlet, and from oil and gas exploration wells in federal waters offered for lease by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) in Federal Lease Sales 55 (Gulf of Alaska) and 60 (Cook Inlet) in state waters offered for lease by the State of Alaska in Lease Sales 32, 33, 35, 40, 46A, and 49. The permit issued in 1986 also covered areas offered under state lease sales held during the effective period of the permit. The area of coverage for the permit issued today is not linked to lease sale areas, and covers all state and federal waters in Cook Inlet north of the line between Cape Douglas on the west and Port Chatham on the east. A total of 23 facilities were covered under the 1986 general permit. Of those 23 facilities, 18 are currently active. All of those permittees have complied with the reissuance application procedures and indicated preference to be covered under this general permit.","document_number":"99-5667","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/03/10/99-5667/final-npdes-general-permit-for-oil-and-gas-exploration-development-and-production-facilities-in-cook","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-03-10/pdf/99-5667.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"1999-03-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"upon \nthe effective date of this permit.\n\n\n Operator Facility NPDES Permit No.\n\nUnocal Granite Point Production Facility AKG285001.\nUnocal Trading Bay Treatment Facility AKG285002.\nCross Timbers East Foreland Treatment Facility AKG285003.\nUnocal Platform Anna AKG285004.\nUnocal Platform Baker AKG285005.\nUnocal Platform Bruce AKG285006.\nUnocal Platform Dillon AKG285007.\nUnocal King Salmon Platform AKG285008,\nUnocal Dolly Varden Platform AKG285009.\n\n[[Page 11887]]"},{"title":"Alaskan Outer Continental Shelf; Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Regional Administrator, Region 10, is proposing to issue a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for oil and gas stratigraphic test and exploration wells on the Alaskan Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in addition to exploration, production and development wells in offshore and coastal waters of the State of Alaska. A general NPDES permit (51 FR 35460, 10/03/86) was issued September 4, 1986, for all areas offered for lease by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) in Federal Lease Sales 55 (Gulf of Alaska) and 60 (Cook Inlet) and all Cook Inlet blocks offered for lease by the State of Alaska in Lease Sales 32, 33, 35, 40, 46A, and 49. The permit issued in 1986 also covered areas offered under state lease sales held during the effective period of the permit (i.e., 10/10/86-10/10/91). The permit proposed today will not cover areas outside of Cook Inlet (i.e., Federal Lease Sale 55). When issued, the proposed permit will establish effluent limitations, standards, prohibitions, and other conditions on discharges from facilities in the general permit area. These conditions are based on the administrative record. EPA regulations and the permit contain a procedure which allows the owner or operator of a point source discharge to apply for an individual permit instead. A total of 23 facilities were covered under the previous general permit. Of those 23 facilities, 16 are currently active. All of those permittees have complied with the reissuance application procedures and have indicated preference to be covered under this general permit as well. Therefore, Region 10 hereby announces its intention to cover these facilities under this general permit. If any individual objects to this automatic coverage, that objection should be submitted in writing during the public comment period. A brief description of the basis for the conditions and requirements of the proposed permit is given in the fact sheet published below.","document_number":"95-23207","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/09/20/95-23207/alaskan-outer-continental-shelf-draft-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-general-permit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-09-20/pdf/95-23207.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"1995-09-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"for metals for which compliance \nmonitoring will not already be done, is required for one year.\n Produced Water Mixing Zones: The 1986 permit contained \nproduced water mixing zones for Marathon Granite Point (450 m), \nMarathon Trading Bay (750 m) and Shell East Foreland (750 m); and \ninterim mixing zones for Amoco platforms Anna, Baker Bruce and Dillon \n(625 m) and Phillips Tyonek-A (150 m). The interim mixing zones were \nnever finalized; and none of the mixing zones was used to calculate \nwasteload allocations for produced water pollutants"}]}