[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18745-18746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7992]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2210-207]


Appalachian 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: Updated shoreline management plan
    b. Project No: 2210-207
    c. Date Filed: January 3, 2011, supplemented on February 18, 2011
    d. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company
    e. Name of Project: Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project
    f. Location: Headwaters of the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Campbell, 
Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties, Virginia
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a--825r
    h. Applicant Contact: Elizabeth Parcell, Appalachian Power Company, 
996 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA, 24151
    i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter, telephone (678) 245-3083, e-mail 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: April 15, 2011
    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,

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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-2210-207) on 
any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Application: Appalachian Power Company (licensee) 
filed an updated shoreline management plan (SMP) for Smith Mountain 
Lake and Leesville Lake, the two project reservoirs. The licensee 
developed the proposed SMP pursuant to the project license. The 
proposed SMP strives to balance environmental and recreational 
resources with local economic interests, and includes provisions for 
shoreline use classifications, shoreline and lake use regulations, a 
permitting program, and cooperation with appropriate government 
agencies and stakeholders.
    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 using the 
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three 
digits in the docket number field (P-2210) to access the document. You 
may also register online at http://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 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 amendment application. 
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: March 17, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-7992 Filed 4-4-11; 8:45 am]
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