Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 63173-63174 [E7-21916]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 216 / Thursday, November 8, 2007 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Acting Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–21900 Filed 11–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Nov 07, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [P–349–134; P–2407–121] Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests November 1, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Request for drought-based temporary variance of the Martin Project rule curve and minimum flow releases at the Yates and Thurlow Project. b. Project Nos.: 349–134 and 2407– 121. c. Date Filed: October 23, 2007. d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company. e. Name of Projects: Martin Hydroelectric Project (P–349) and Yates and Thurlow Hydroelectric Project (P– 2407). f. Location: The Martin Dam Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in the counties of Coosa, Elmore and Tallapoosa, Alabama. The Yates and Thurlow Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in the counties of Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties, Alabama. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jim Crew, Alabama Power Company, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, Alabama 35291, Tel: (205) 257–4265. i. FERC Contact: Ms. Andrea Claros, (202) 502–8171; e-mail: andrea.claros@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: November 14, 2007. Please include the project numbers (P–349–134 and P–2407–121) on any comments or motions filed. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 electronic filings. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63173 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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Request: Alabama Power is requesting a drought-based temporary variance to the Martin Project rule curve. The rule curve variance would be from November 20, 2007 to May 1, 2008, and would include: (1) A winter pool elevation 3 feet higher than normal, at elevation 483 feet instead of elevation 480 feet; (2) maintaining the winter pool elevation earlier than normal, on November 20th rather than January 1st; (3) initiating the filling process earlier than normal, beginning January 15th instead of February 15th; and (4) reaching and maintaining summer pool elevation earlier than normal, on April 1st rather than May 1st. In association with the Martin rule curve variance, the minimum flows from the Thurlow reservoir (P–2407) would be temporarily modified as follows until May 1, 2008: (1) Discharge would be no less than 350 cubic feet per second (cfs) until the Martin Reservoir elevation reaches the existing rule curve; (2) when the reservoir elevation is at or above the existing rule curve but below the temporary rule curve, Alabama Power would discharge the greater of 350 cfs or inflow at the upstream Heflin gage; and (3) when Martin Reservoir elevation is at or above the temporary rule curve, Alabama Power would discharge no less than 1200 cfs from Thurlow. l. Location of the Application: The filing 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 https://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 https://www.ferc.gov/ docsfiling/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1– 866–208–3676 or e-mail ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov; for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 63174 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 216 / Thursday, November 8, 2007 / Notices 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 Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. 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. Any filing must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. 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. q. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–21916 Filed 11–7–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES [Project No. 12932–000] FFP Project 47, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 30, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Nov 07, 2007 Jkt 214001 with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit. b. Project No.: 12932–000. c. Date filed: August 6, 2007. d. Applicant: FFP Project 47, LLC. e. Name of Project: Williams Point Project. f. Location: The project would be located on the Mississippi River in New Madrid County, Missouri and Lake County, Tennessee. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)—825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 47, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone (978) 232–3536. i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell, (202) 502–6062. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 electronic filings. Please include the project number (P– 12932–000) on any comments or motions filed. 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 in 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 Project: The proposed project consists of: (1) 3,550 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 71 megawatts, (2) a proposed transmission line, and (3) appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 47, LLC, project would have an average annual generation of 310.98 gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also 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, call toll-free 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail 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. Competing Preliminary Permit— Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[P-349-134; P-2407-121]


Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary 
Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and 
Protests

November 1, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Request for drought-based temporary 
variance of the Martin Project rule curve and minimum flow releases at 
the Yates and Thurlow Project.
    b. Project Nos.: 349-134 and 2407-121.
    c. Date Filed: October 23, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.
    e. Name of Projects: Martin Hydroelectric Project (P-349) and Yates 
and Thurlow Hydroelectric Project (P-2407).
    f. Location: The Martin Dam Project is located on the Tallapoosa 
River in the counties of Coosa, Elmore and Tallapoosa, Alabama. The 
Yates and Thurlow Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in the 
counties of Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties, Alabama.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jim Crew, Alabama Power Company, P.O. Box 
2641, Birmingham, Alabama 35291, Tel: (205) 257-4265.
    i. FERC Contact: Ms. Andrea Claros, (202) 502-8171; e-mail: 
andrea.claros@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: 
November 14, 2007.
    Please include the project numbers (P-349-134 and P-2407-121) on 
any comments or motions filed. All documents (original and eight 
copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426.
    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 electronic filings.
    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. A copy 
of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Request: Alabama Power is requesting a drought-
based temporary variance to the Martin Project rule curve. The rule 
curve variance would be from November 20, 2007 to May 1, 2008, and 
would include: (1) A winter pool elevation 3 feet higher than normal, 
at elevation 483 feet instead of elevation 480 feet; (2) maintaining 
the winter pool elevation earlier than normal, on November 20th rather 
than January 1st; (3) initiating the filling process earlier than 
normal, beginning January 15th instead of February 15th; and (4) 
reaching and maintaining summer pool elevation earlier than normal, on 
April 1st rather than May 1st. In association with the Martin rule 
curve variance, the minimum flows from the Thurlow reservoir (P-2407) 
would be temporarily modified as follows until May 1, 2008: (1) 
Discharge would be no less than 350 cubic feet per second (cfs) until 
the Martin Reservoir elevation reaches the existing rule curve; (2) 
when the reservoir elevation is at or above the existing rule curve but 
below the temporary rule curve, Alabama Power would discharge the 
greater of 350 cfs or inflow at the upstream Heflin gage; and (3) when 
Martin Reservoir elevation is at or above the temporary rule curve, 
Alabama Power would discharge no less than 1200 cfs from Thurlow.
    l. Location of the Application: The filing 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 https://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 
https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp to be notified via e-
mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending 
projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov; for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is 
also

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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 Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 
385.211, and 385.214. 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. Any filing must bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, 
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the 
filing refers.
    p. 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.
    q. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-21916 Filed 11-7-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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