[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 161 (Thursday, August 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50621-50622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20577]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2165-067]


Alabama Power Company; 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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available 
for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and water.
    b. Project No: 2165-067.
    c. Date Filed: July 8, 2015.
    d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: Warrior River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Lewis Smith Development (Smith Lake) of the Warrior 
River Hydroelectric Project located in Cullman, Walker, and Winston 
counties, Alabama.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: James F. Crew, Hydro Services Manager, 
Alabama Power Company, 600 North 18th Street, 16N-8180, Birmingham, 
Alabama 35203; phone (205) 257-4265.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Robert Ballantine at 202-502-6289, 
[email protected]
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests 
is 30 days from the issuance of this notice by the Commission. 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-2165-067) on any comments, 
motions, or recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: Alabama Power Company requests 
Commission approval to grant Curry Water Authority, Inc. a permit to 
use project lands and waters within the project boundary on Smith Lake 
for the construction of a raw water intake facility to withdraw up to 
3.8 million gallons per day. A portion of the intake facility would be 
constructed within the project boundary, consisting of concrete encased 
columns supporting a pump house containing four vertical turbine pumps 
over the water (Latitude 33.999941, Longitude -87.283845); a 12 inch 
water main running from the pump house, and a 25 foot long by 10 foot 
wide walkway supported by piers. Also included in the construction 
would be a control building and a security fence located outside the 
522 foot contour of the project boundary on land owned by the Curry 
Water Authority, Inc. off of Bluff Way Drive.
    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 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 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

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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''; ``PROTESTS'', 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). 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: August 14, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-20577 Filed 8-19-15; 8:45 am]
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