Martin Informational Meeting

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


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.


Review of Workshop Summary

Great representation of variety of stakeholders

Numerous concerns, comments, and questions

January Workshop leads to further defining issues


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


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


Project Operations Information Session


Shoreline Management Information Session


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.


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


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)


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


Individual Permit Process


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


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


Initial Contact

Explanation of process and guidelines

Set appointment

Appointment needs


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


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


When Permits are Not Approved

Discussions between independent contactor and regional coordinator

Option for site visit and meeting with property owner

Adjustments considered


Commercial&

Special UsePermit Process


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


APC application to FERC

FERC review & approval

APC issues permit

Construction may NOT occur until after permit is issued

Commercial Permit Process (continued)


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


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)


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


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

Henry Mealing

Kelly, You may want to rethink putting the Project Information at this point in the presentation.It seems that we should be focused on the Relicensing Process here before we get into project specifics.I'm afraid that folks will get in the Rule Curve Ditch too early and not understand the process.I would suggest moving this to just before the Technical Breakout Section description.


Current Land Use Categories

Henry Mealing

Kelly, You may want to rethink putting the Project Information at this point in the presentation.It seems that we should be focused on the Relicensing Process here before we get into project specifics.I'm afraid that folks will get in the Rule Curve Ditch too early and not understand the process.I would suggest moving this to just before the Technical Breakout Section description.


Questions & Answers


FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process?


The FERCRelicensing Process

Current license is baseline APC is using Integrated Licensing

Process (ILP)


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


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


Contacts

RelicensingProject Manager

Jim [email protected]

Administrative

Viki [email protected]

THANK YOU!

Documents

Martin Informational Meeting