For information about shoreline

development requirements at a specific

FERC licensed hydropower project,

please contact the licensee of that

project.Information about the Commission and

the Office of Energy Projects is availableonline at http://www.ferc.gov

5) Proposed measures or practices to minimize

or mitigate impacts identified under item (4)

such as:

erosion control measuresavoidance of affected resourceschanges in design or location of a proposed

facility

close oversight to ensure compliance with

licensee mandated permitting programs orland use regulations, Commission approved

plans, or agency permit requirements

a statement by the proponent that it fully

intends to adhere to all permit conditions

6) Documentation of consultation (copies of

correspondence) with appropriate Federal,

state, and local government agencies including:

government agencies that own or manage

lands or facilities in the immediate area

government agencies that would likely need

to authorize or approve the proposed use

government agencies that have jurisdiction

over resources that may be affected by the

proposed use.

adjoining property owners that may be

affected

copies of any government agency permits or

agency review documents obtained for the

proposed use

Additionally:a minimum of 30 days should be provided for

consulted parties to reply to requests for

comments on a proposed use

if no reply is received, the filing should include

a copy of the written request for comments

filing should include responses by the licensee

to any specific agency comments or recom‐

mendations. If recommendations are rejected,

include site‐specific reasons for the rejection.

if it is generally known that local property

owners or entities are opposed to the

proposed use, the filing should identify the

nature of this opposition and include general

responses to the concerns raised.

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SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT

This document was prepared by the staff

of the Office of Energy Projects and does

not necessarily reflect the views of the

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

(FERC or the Commission) issues licenses for the construc‐

tion, operation, and maintenance of non‐federal hydro‐

power projects. Licensees are responsible for operating

and maintaining these projects in accordance with license

requirements.

A licensee may file an application with

FERC to allow specific uses of the project reservoir and

lands that are not associated with project operations and

purposes (non‐project uses). Some non‐project uses that

would require prior FERC approval include most

commercial marinas, large boat docks, and significant

shoreline development.This brochure provides guidance to interested parties

regarding the contents of non‐project use applications. If

a licensee finds that a proposed non‐project use is

consistent with the license, and the purpose of protecting

and enhancing the scenic recreational, and environmental

values of the project, an application may be forwarded to

FERC for authorization. Typically, a licensee requires the

proponent to prepare most of the application materials

and to consult with appropriate agencies. The licensee

will file the completed application with FERC. If approved,

(with or without modification) FERC will issue an order

that gives the licensee authority to grant the

non‐project use.

The licensee is responsible for ensuring that the

authorized non‐project use is constructed, operated, and

maintained in accordance with FERC’s approval order and

other relevant project license requirements, as well as

ensuring that the application complies with all applicable

Federal, state and local requirements.

A variety of information is needed for the licensee

and the Commission to determine if a non‐project

use is appropriate at a given project. The follow‐

ing is a general list of the information needed to

assess a non‐project use application (some itemsmay not apply to every proposal). Please contact

the licensee should you have questions about the

application contents or consultation needs for

your specific proposal.

1) Description of non‐project uselocation, size, type of conveyance (i.e., lease,

right‐of‐way, easement, etc.), major compo‐

nents, materials, and layout or design

construction and operation methods, con‐

struction duration and approximate start and

completion dates

purpose of proposed usedescription of any Federal, state, and local

permits or approvals required or obtained for

proposed use

maps showing the location and layout of the

proposed facility in relation to the project

boundary and GPS coordinates

licensee ownership or rights to the lands/

waters occupied by the proposed use

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED

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