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Martin Informational Meeting. Agenda. Purpose of Today’s Workshop. To respond to many of the questions and information requests we received during the Issues Identification Workshop, specifically focusing on Project Operations, Shoreline Management and the FERC Relicensing Process. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Martin Informational Meeting
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 2
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 AMWelcome & Overview of the January Issues Identification Workshop
9:30 – 11:45 AM Project Operations Info Session
11:45 – 12:45 PM Lunch (provided by Alabama Power)
12:45 – 2:00 PM Shoreline Management Info Session
2:15 - 2:45 PMFERC Process & Upcoming Relicensing Activities
2:45 – 3:00 PM Closing Comments & Action Items Summary
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 3
Purpose of Today’s Workshop
To respond to many of the questions and information requests we received during the Issues Identification Workshop, specifically focusing on Project Operations, Shoreline Management and the FERC Relicensing Process.
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 4
Review of Workshop Summary
Great representation of variety of stakeholders
Numerous concerns, comments, and questions
January Workshop leads to further defining issues
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 5
Broad-based concerns, Broad-based concerns, comments, and information are comments, and information are
identifiedidentified
Beginning of Process
Filing Final Application with FERC
Develop “Issues” related to Develop “Issues” related to Project EffectsProject Effects
Develop specific studies to Develop specific studies to address project effectsaddress project effects
The Issues “Funnel”
Develop PM&E Measures to Develop PM&E Measures to address project effectsaddress project effects
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 6
Martin Issue Groups (MIGs)
6 primary Issues MIG 1 - Fish and Wildlife MIG 2 - Water Quality and Quantity MIG 3 - Project Operations MIG 4 - Shoreline Management MIG 5 - Recreation MIG 6 – Cultural Resources
Use MIGs to develop existing info and identify data gaps
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 7
Project Operations Information Session
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 8
Shoreline Management Information Session
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 9
Mission
Alabama Power Company’s Shoreline Management Program serves as a tool for the management of hydro project shoreline lands consistent with its Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) license requirements and project purposes.
The overarching goal of the program ensure that shoreline development is consistent
with the protection and enhancement of environmental, scenic, cultural and recreational values
while ensuring the continued reliable production of hydroelectric power at the project.
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 10
Reservoir Shoreline 3,100 miles of shoreline
700+ miles on Martin Reservoir
190,000 acres of lake pool and flood storage area
40,000 + acres on Martin Reservoir
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 11
History of Shoreline Permitting 1991/92 - APC initiated a formal permitting
program over 25,000 lakeshore use permits issued 6500 + permits on Martin Reservoir
2,000 + permits issued per year 800+/- on Martin Reservoir
7 regional coordinators Routine surveillance
Land, water, air Satellite imagery in future (LIDAR)
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 12
Shoreline Construction
Construction subject to permitting program: All new construction Heavy maintenance to existing facilities Major reconstruction of existing facilities Light maintenance – voluntary permitting
Construction must be completed within 1 year
Unapproved construction is resolved through negotiation and/or litigation
Existing structures included, if acceptable
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Individual Permit Process
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General Guidelines Lots with less than 100 linear feet of shoreline
Shoreline construction - set a minimum of 15 feet from property line
Piers – 420 square feet of surface area
Floating Docks – attached to stationary pier – should not exceed 12 feet beyond the stationary pier and no more than 290 square feet.
Boathouses/Wet Slips/Boat Slips – maximum 800 square feet
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General Guidelines (Continued)
Boat ramps maximum 20 feet in width APC determines reasonable length into lake bed
Seawalls constructed as close to existing shoreline as possible rip rap at toe of wall
Dredging must be approved by APC (possibly others) prior to removal of any
material
Flotation encapsulated and/or meet Corps of Engineers’ requirements. All beaded foam is to be removed from reservoir by 01-01-2010
APCo reserves the right to make exceptions and modifications
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 16
Initial Contact
Explanation of process and guidelines
Set appointment
Appointment needs
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Site Visit
Guidelines presented and reviewed Sketch review and shoreline inspection Permit application prepared Signature Copy of deed and GPS coordinates Permit fee collected if applicable Application submitted to regional
coordinator and decision made
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When Permits Are Approved Application is signed
File made and keyed into database
Fee processed through Accounting
Copy of permit returned to customer
Temporary construction tag is placed at site
Permit copy forwarded to the Corps of Engineers
Permit tag is installed when construction is completed
Site is monitored through routine surveillance
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When Permits are Not Approved
Discussions between independent contactor and regional coordinator
Option for site visit and meeting with property owner
Adjustments considered
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 20
Commercial&
Special UsePermit Process
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o Handled by regional coordinator and other company reps
o Hydro Licensing, Environmental Affairs and Law Firm
o Explanation of process
o Prepare Part 1 Standard Land Use (SLU) Form
o APC determination of actionAPC determination of action
o Applicable fees collectedApplicable fees collected
o Prepare Part 2 SLU FormPrepare Part 2 SLU Form
Commercial and Special Use Permit Process
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 22
APC application to FERC
FERC review & approval
APC issues permit
Construction may NOT occur until after permit is issued
Commercial Permit Process (continued)
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 23
Other Services
Help adjoining property owners resolve disputes regarding shoreline property
Provide service to stakeholders wishing to: Discuss property owners’ future plans Express concerns Need general information
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 24
Educationo Word of mouth Printed information Presentations to local organizations Annual Birmingham Sport and Boat Show 1-800-Lakes 11 Shorelines Newsletter Relicensing website
(www.alabamapower.com/hydro/home)
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o Residentialo July 1, 2005 and forwardo $250 one time, not retroactiveo Applies only to:
o New constructiono Major reconstructiono Heavy Maintenance
o Fees used to enhance the Permitting Programo Administrationo Increased monitoring/surveillance and permit
enforcemento Training programs for contractors and realtors
o Commercial and Special Use Permit Feeso Fee determined by the complexity of the application
and impact to project lands and waters.
Permit Fees
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 26
Proposed Process to Develop Shoreline Management Plan
Review existing land uses Review proposed land use categories Determine if lands need to be reclassified
Uses TE&S species Development
Work with stakeholders on this process
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 27
Current Land Use Categories
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 28
Questions & Answers
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 29
FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process?
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 30
The FERCRelicensing Process
Current license is baseline APC is using Integrated Licensing
Process (ILP)
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 31
Tasks for 2007 - 2008 June - Distribute MIGs September – Stakeholder meeting to discuss
MIGs and data gathering November – Distribute Draft Study Plans for
review and comment December 07/January 2008 - Stakeholder
meeting to finalize study plans for PAD April / June 08 – Distribute PAD and Notice of
Intent End of 2nd quarter ‘08 – FERC Scoping Meeting
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 32
The MartinProject Schedule
2006-2007 – Stakeholder and Issue Identification
2008 – ILP with FERC begins 2009 – Study Implementation 2010 – Preliminary Licensing
Proposal 2011 – File final application with
FERC
May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting 33
Contacts
RelicensingProject Manager
Administrative
Viki [email protected]
THANK YOU!