[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58821-58822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-23420]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2197-100]


Alcoa Power Generating Inc.; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing, 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. Type of Application: Temporary License Variance to Drawdown 
Narrows

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Reservoir to 20 feet in November/December 2012 for about 18 days.
    b. Project No.: 2197-100.
    c. Date Filed: August 29, 2012.
    d. Applicant: Alcoa Power Generating Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Yadkin River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Yadkin/Pee Dee River in 
Montgomery, Stanly, Davidson, Rowan, and Davie Counties, North 
Carolina.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mark Gross, Vice President, Operations Alcoa 
Power Generating Inc., Yadkin Division, PO Box 576, Badin, NC 28009-
0576, Telephone No. (704) 422-5774, [email protected].
    i. FERC Contact: Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, (202) 502-6191, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, October 3, 2012. 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-2197-100) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of proposed amendment: Alcoa Power Generating Inc. 
(APGI) filed a request for a temporary variance from the operating 
guidelines of their license to allow a one-time drawdown of Narrows 
Reservoir up to 20 feet. The purpose of the drawdown is to allow APGI 
to implement a remediation plan, which requires placing a cover system 
over polychlorinated biphenyl impacted sediments located in the 
southern portion of Narrows Reservoir. APGI stated that it anticipates 
that the duration of the remediation project would be for about 7 
weeks, starting in early November 2012. APGI indicated that the period 
includes about 18 days to draw the reservoir down, maintaining a low 
stage for about 7 to 14 days, and 18 days to refill the reservoir. APGI 
stated that it would be able to comply with all the operating 
requirements of its license during the event.
    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/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 
[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: September 17, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-23420 Filed 9-21-12; 8:45 am]
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