Document ID: FERC-2006-2252-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Hydroelectric applications
Posted Date: 2006-11-29T05:00Z

[Federal Register: November 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 229)]
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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

November 21, 2006.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters.
    b. Project No: 2197-074.
    c. Date Filed: October 5, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power, Inc.
    e. Name of Project: Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Yadkin/Pee Dee River in 
Montgomery, Stanly, Davidson, Rowan, and Davie Counties, North 
Carolina. The project is comprised of four reservoirs: High Rock, 
Tuckertown, Narrows and Falls. The project does not contain any federal 
lands. This project does not occupy any Tribal or federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a) 825(r) 
and 799 and 801.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Robert Smet, Environmental and Natural 
Resources Manager; Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power, Inc. (APGI-Yadkin 
Division); P.O. Box 576; Badin, North Carolina 28009; Phone: 704-422-
5644.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Brian Romanek at (202) 502-6175 or by e-mail: 
Brian.Romanek@ferc.gov.

    j. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: December 22, 2006.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. 
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project 
number (P-2197-074) 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.
    k. Description of Request: Yadkin Division of Alcoa Power, Inc., 
licensee for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project, has requested Commission 
authorization to issue a permit for the Skipjack Harbor, LLC, to expand 
the boat dock facilities at the existing Skipjack Marina. The marina 
presently accommodates 61 boats. The proposed, expanded marina would 
accommodate 108 boats and provide new fueling facilities and a pump-out 
station. The additional docking spaces would be floating structures. No 
dredging or shoreline stabilization is proposed; therefore, no ground-
disturbing activity would occur. The marina is located on the High Rock 
Reservoir in Davidson County, North Carolina.
    l. Location of the Application: This filing is available for review 
at the Commission or may 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. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or for TTY, 

contact (202) 502-8659.
    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 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.
    p. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the 
applications 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-20189 Filed 11-28-06; 8:45 am]

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