Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 54653 [E6-15428]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 180 (Monday, September 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 54653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15428]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and 
Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

September 12, 2006.
    Take notice that the following 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.: 349-115.
    c. Date Filed: August 18, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on Lake Martin in Tallapoosa 
County, Alabama.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) 
and 799 and 801.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Keith E. Bryant, Senior Engineer; 600 
18th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203, (205) 257-1403.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Isis Johnson at (202) 502-6346, or by e-mail: Isis.Johnson@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: October 13, 2006.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. 
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project 
number (P-349-115) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, 
protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the 
internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the 
instructions on the Commission's Web site under the ``e-Filing'' link. 
The Commission strongly encourages e-filings.
    k. Description of Request: Alabama Power Company, licensee for the 
Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project, has requested Commission approval to 
permit The Pointe at Sunset Point LLC to install 30 stationary boat 
slips, as well as a separate stationary wooden pier and platform. These 
facilities are intended for use by the residents of condominiums that 
are located outside the project boundary on adjoining lands. These 
facilities would be located on the north side of Blue Creek, 
approximately eight stream miles above Martin Dam. Existing structures 
within the project boundary at the proposed development site include 
ten stationary wooden boat slips and a seawall that protects 974 feet 
of shoreline. These structures were previously permitted by the 
licensee. A commercial marina, Harbor Pointe, is also located within 
one mile of The Pointe at Sunset Point.
    l. Location of the Application: This filing is available for review 
at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at 
https://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. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or for TTY, 
contact (202) 502-8659.
    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 filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``Comments'', ``Recommendations 
for Terms and Conditions'', ``Protest'', or ``Motion to Intervene'', as 
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be 
served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the 
particular application.
    p. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the 
applications 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-15428 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am]
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