Notice2024-09288
Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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April 30, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 84 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34237-34238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09288]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2407-179]
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. Application Type: Temporary Variance from Reservoir Elevation.
b. Project No.: 2407-179.
c. Date Filed: February 15, 2024.
d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.
e. Name of Project: Yates and Thurlow Project.
f. Location: The Yates and Thurlow Project is located on the
Tallapoosa River in Elmore County, Alabama, and Tallapoosa County,
Alabama.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
h. Applicant Contact: David K. Anderson, Hydro Licensing
Specialist, 600 North 18th Street, Hydro Services 16N-8180, Birmingham,
AL 35203, (205) 257-1398, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#422629232c2627303102312d37362a27302c212d6c212d2f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ec88878d8288899e9fac9f83999884899e828f83c28f8381">[email protected]</span></a>.
i. FERC Contact: Greg Morris, (202) 502-8116,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f2958097959d808bdc9f9d80809b81b294978091dc959d84"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbdcc9dedcd4c9c295d6d4c9c9d2c8fbdddec9d895dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is
inviting federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction
and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected
by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any
environmental document, if
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applicable, to follow the instructions for filing such requests
described in item m below. Cooperating agencies should note the
Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of
any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ] 61,076
(2001).
k. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the
Commission.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's
eFiling system at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp</a>.
Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without
prior registration, using the eComment system at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/doc-sfiling/ecomment.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/doc-sfiling/ecomment.asp</a>. You must include your name and contact
information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact
FERC Online Support at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#591f1c0b1a16373530373c0a2c2929362b2d193f3c2b3a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b6d6e796864454742454e785e5b5b44595f6b4d4e5948054c445d">[email protected]</span></a>, (866) 208-3676 (toll
free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may
submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must
be addressed to: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC
20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to:
Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first
page of any filing should include the docket number P-2407-179.
Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the
Commission record.
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.
l. Description of Request: The applicant requests Commission
approval for a temporary variance from the reservoir elevation
requirements at Thurlow Reservoir. The applicant is proposing to lower
the Thurlow Reservoir by approximately six feet for four weeks in 2024.
Specifically, the applicant will operate the Thurlow development so
that its maximum drawdown does not exceed one foot below a pool
elevation of 282.7 feet from September 8, 2024, through October 5,
2024. The purpose of the proposed drawdown is twofold. First, a group
of homeowners on Thurlow Reservoir requested to conduct a drawdown so
they can perform maintenance on their shoreline structures. Because the
Thurlow Reservoir is typically operated with a one-foot fluctuation, a
drawdown of six feet will allow maintenance of structures that are
normally below the water line. Second, the drawdown will allow the
applicant to perform a needed inspection and potential repairs within
the draft tube at the upstream Yates development. The drawdown will not
affect the Thurlow minimum flow required by Article 401 of the Project
license.
m. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the
Commission's website at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a> 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 <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp</a> 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#65232037262a0b090c0b00361015150a171125030017064b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c5838097868aaba9acaba096b0b5b5aab7b185a3a0b7a6eba2aab3">[email protected]</span></a>, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
o. Comments, Motions to Intervene, or Protests: 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, respectively. 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.
p. 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 commenting, 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. Any filing made by an intervenor 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 385.2010.
q. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at (202)502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ac5dadacaeceff8e9a4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="410e111101272433226f262e37">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: April 24, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-09288 Filed 4-29-24; 8:45 am]
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