[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19033-19034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08265]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2146-215]


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: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: P-2146-215.
    c. Date Filed: February 17, 2017.
    d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company (Alabama Power).
    e. Name of Project: Coosa River Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Coosa River, in Coosa, 
Chilton, and Elmore counties, Alabama.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: James F. Crew, Alabama Power Company, 600 
North 18th Street, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, AL 35291-8180, (205) 257-
4265.
    i. FERC Contact: Zeena Aljibury, (202) 502-6065, 
[email protected].
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests: May 1, 2017.
    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file 
motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations using the 
Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 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. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected], (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include 
docket number P-2146-215.
    k. Description of Request: Alabama Power requests approval to 
modify Unit 2 at the Jordan Development to address significant 
maintenance needs and to improve power and efficiency. The proposed 
scope of work for Unit 2 includes complete turbine replacement, wicket 
gate replacement, governor and servomotor system replacement, turbine 
and thrust bearing refurbishment, and

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related component replacement. Alabama Power states the turbine 
replacement is not expected to result in an increase to the total rated 
capacity or the maximum discharge of the unit at rated conditions. 
Alabama Power notes that project operations will not change, and 
refurbishment will not include any structural changes to the project 
facilities.
    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 (P-2146) 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. Agencies may obtain copies of the 
application directly from the applicant.
    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, 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.
    o. Filing and Service of 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 and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate 
to project works that are the subject of the license amendment. 
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: April 18, 2017.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-08265 Filed 4-24-17; 8:45 am]
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