[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9769-9770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3886]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 618-191]
Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing,
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. Types of Application: Request for Temporary Variance of Minimum
Flow Requirement.
b. Project Nos.: 618-191.
c. Date Filed: February 10, 2011.
d. Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
e. Name of Projects: Jordan Dam Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: On the Coosa River, in Elmore, Chilton, and Coosa
Counties, Alabama.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Barry Lovett, Alabama Power Company, 600 18th
Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203-8180, (205) 257-1268.
i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502-6779,
[email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests, is 15 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
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. If unable to be filed
electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an
original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and
contact information at the end of your comments.
Please include the project number (P-618-191) on any comments,
motions, or recommendations filed.
k. Description of Request: Alabama Power Company (APC) is
requesting a temporary variance of the Jordan Dam Project's operation
relating to minimum flow requirements due to anticipated drought
conditions in the southeast, and to ensure, to the extent possible,
that there will be sufficient water available in the Coosa River to
support both reservoir and downstream environmental, municipal and
industrial water supply and navigation needs. APC is requesting a
variance to release from Jordan Dam no less than a continuous flow of
2,000 cfs, 5 percent, from the issuance date of an order
by the Commission through December 31, 2011. The licensee indicates
that, in 2011, it would be its intent to provide flows as close to
normal operation as possible, while maintaining flexibility to adjust
to changing drought conditions. Any adjustments that involve a
reduction in flows from Jordan Dam will be achieved by ramping down the
flows at an acceptable rate until the new target flow is achieved. The
licensee is also proposing to facilitate conference calls with the
resource agencies to discuss project flow releases and operations and
to address drought-related issues. APC would also provide appropriate
notice to the public of periods in which flows below the dam may be
modified.
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 http://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 http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
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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 e-mail [email protected], 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: February 15, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-3886 Filed 2-18-11; 8:45 am]
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