Hydroelectric applications,

[Federal Register: June 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 112)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

June 6, 2006.

Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

1. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters.

2. Project No: 2210-136.

3. Date filed: May 23, 2006.

4. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company.

5. Name of Project: Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project.

6. Location: The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia.

7. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and 799 and 801.

8. Applicant Contact: Teresa P. Rogers, Hydro Generation Department, Appalachian Power, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, VA 24022-2121, (540) 985-2441.

9. FERC Contact: Rebecca Martin at 202-502-6012, or e-mail Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.

10. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: July 7, 2006.

    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426.

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    Please include the project number (P-2210-136) on any comments or motions filed. 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 e- filings.

11. Description of Application: The licensee requests a variance for the construction of two single family docks in the Waterfront subdivision located in Franklin County, Virginia. The proposed structures would be located adjacent to shoreline classified as Conservation/Environmental according to the Shoreline Management Plan for the Project. In addition, the two docks would exceed the one-third cove limitation rule and setbacks. The docks would include a maximum 6- foot walkway to a 20 foot by 4 foot stationary deck that adjoins a 24 foot by 12 foot open sided boat slip and an 8 foot by 24 foot floater. A 32 foot by 14 foot roof, 15 foot high roof would cover a portion of the stationary structure, the boat slip in its entirety, and a portion of the floating structure.

12. Location of Application: The filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``e-Library''

    link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free (866) 208-3676 or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.

13. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

14. 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.

15. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

16. 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.

17. 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 http://www.ferc.gov

    under the ``e-Filing'' link.

    Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-9099 Filed 6-9-06; 8:45 am]

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