Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 70714-70715 [2011-29401]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 70714 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2011 / Notices contact (202) 502–8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. Vermont Mill Tissue Hydroelectic Project would consist of two existing dams separated by a 400-foot-long island and include: (1) An 85-foot-long, 15-foot-high principal dam with an uncontrolled spillway topped by 4-inchhigh replaceable flashboards; (2) an 80foot-long, 15.3-foot-high dam with an emergency spillway; (3) an existing 6foot-high by 6-foot-wide clean-out gate located under the spillway of the principal dam; (4) an existing 6.4-acre impoundment with a normal water surface elevation of 550 feet above mean sea level; (5) an existing intake structure equipped with one 12-foot-high by 9foot-long and three 12-foot-high by 12foot-long headgates and trashracks connected to two water conveyance channels, one 50 feet long and one 75 feet long; (6) an existing powerhouse with three new turbine generating units with a total installed capacity of 349 kilowatts; and (7) a new 100-foot-long transmission line. In addition to installing the new turbine generating units and new transmission line listed above, the applicant proposes to renovate and repair the trashracks and tailrace retaining wall, and excavate a new tailrace downstream of the principal dam. The project would be operated in a run-of-river mode and would generate an annual average of approximately 1,257 megawatt-hours. o. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room 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. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Nov 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36, CFR, at 800.4. q. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate (e.g., if scoping is waived, the schedule would be shortened). Issue Deficiency Letter ......... Issue Notice of Acceptance Issue Scoping Document ..... Issue Notice ready for environmental analysis. Issue Notice of the availability of the EA. January 2012. March 2012. March 2012. May 2012. October 2012. Dated: November 7, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–29352 Filed 11–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 3043–016] Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Owner Trustee; Notice of Application for Partial Transfer of License, and Soliciting Comments and Motions To Intervene On October 27, 2011, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Owner Trustee (co-licensee) filed an application for transfer of license for the Arkansas River Lock and Dam No. 13, Hydroelectric Project No. 3043, located on the Arkansas River in Crawford County, Arkansas. Applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Arkansas River Lock and Dam No. 13 Hydroelectric Project from The Bank of New York Mellon, as Owner Trustee, co-licensee to AECC as sole licensee. Applicants’ Contact: AECC: Robert M. Lyford, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, P.O. Box 194208, Little Rock, AR 72219–4208, (501) 570–2268 and Sean T. Beeny, Jeffrey K. Janike, Miller, Balis & O’Neill, P.C., 1015 15th Street, NW., 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 296–2960. Co-licensee: The Bank of New York Mellon, c/o the Bank of Mellon Trust Company, N.A., 700 South Flower Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90019, Attention: Corporate Unit. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis (202) 502–8735, patricia.gillis@ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments and motions to intervene: 20 days from the PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 issuance date of this notice. Comments and motions to intervene may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under https://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 https://www.ferc. gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original plus seven copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. More information about this project can be viewed or printed on the eLibrary link of Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P–3043) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–(866) 208–3372. Dated: November 7, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–29353 Filed 11–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos., P–349–174; P–2407–140] Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License 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: 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.: 349–174 and 2407– 140. c. Date Filed: November 4, 2011. 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 E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2011 / Notices Thurlow Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in the counties of Elmore and Tallapoosa, Alabama. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Barry Lovett, Alabama Power Company, 600 North 18th Street, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, Alabama 35291, Tel: (205) 257–1000. i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, (202) 502–6778, Christopher.Chaney@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 14 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site https://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 https:// 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 or toll free at 1–(866) 208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P– 349–174 and P–2407–140) on any documents 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 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: Alabama Power is requesting a drought-based temporary variance to the Martin Project rule curve. The rule curve variance would be in effect from the date of Commission approval to March 1, 2012, and would allow the licensee to maintain the winter pool elevation 3 feet higher than normal, at elevation 483 feet instead of elevation 480 feet. In association with the Martin rule curve variance, the minimum flows from the VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Nov 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 Thurlow reservoir (P–2407) would be temporarily modified as follows until May 1, 2012: (1) When downstream Alabama River flows are reduced 10%, discharge would be the greater of 1⁄2 Yates inflow or 2 times inflow at the upstream Heflin gage; (2) when downstream Alabama River flows are reduced 20%, the discharge would be 350 cfs; and (3) if Alabama River flows are reduced to 2400 dsf, the discharge would be 400 cfs. 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 Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. 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/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances 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. 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 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 protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70715 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener 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 all other filings in reference to this application 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 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: November 8, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–29401 Filed 11–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC12–22–000. Applicants: Golden Winds Holding, LLC. Description: Golden Winds Holding, LLC Application for Approval under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Expedited Action. Filed Date: 11/04/2011. Accession Number: 20111104–5217. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET on 11/25/ 2011. Docket Numbers: EC12–23–000. Applicants: Entergy Nighthawk LP, LLC, Entergy Nighthawk GP, LLC, FPLE Rhode Island State Energy, L.P., FPLE Rhode Island State Energy GP, Inc., FPLE Rhode Island State Energy LP, LLC. Description: Application of FPLE Rhode Island State Energy, L.P., et al. for Section 203 Authorization. Filed Date: 11/04/2011. Accession Number: 20111104–5222. E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos., P-349-174; P-2407-140]


Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of 
License 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: 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.: 349-174 and 2407-140.
    c. Date Filed: November 4, 2011.
    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

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Thurlow Project is located on the Tallapoosa River in the counties of 
Elmore and Tallapoosa, Alabama.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Barry Lovett, Alabama Power Company, 600 
North 18th Street, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, Alabama 35291, Tel: (205) 
257-1000.
    i. FERC Contact: Christopher Chaney, (202) 502-6778, 
Christopher.Chaney@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: 14 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site https://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 https://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 or toll free at 1-(866) 208-3676, 
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, 
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-349-174 and 
P-2407-140) on any documents 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 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: Alabama Power is requesting a drought-
based temporary variance to the Martin Project rule curve. The rule 
curve variance would be in effect from the date of Commission approval 
to March 1, 2012, and would allow the licensee to maintain the winter 
pool elevation 3 feet higher than normal, at elevation 483 feet instead 
of elevation 480 feet. 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, 2012: (1) When 
downstream Alabama River flows are reduced 10%, discharge would be the 
greater of \1/2\ Yates inflow or 2 times inflow at the upstream Heflin 
gage; (2) when downstream Alabama River flows are reduced 20%, the 
discharge would be 350 cfs; and (3) if Alabama River flows are reduced 
to 2400 dsf, the discharge would be 400 cfs.
    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 Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. 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/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to 
be notified via email of new filings and issuances 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.
    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 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 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 and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate 
to project works which are the subject of the license surrender. 
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the 
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served 
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application. If an intervener 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 all other 
filings in reference to this application 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 4.34(b) and 
385.2010.

    Dated: November 8, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-29401 Filed 11-14-11; 8:45 am]
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