Martin Informational Meeting October 6, 2000 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting October 6, 2000 Agenda 9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcome & 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 PM FERC Process & Upcoming Relicensing Activities 2:45 – 3:00 PM Closing Comments & Action Items Summary Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Purpose of Today’s Workshop October 6, 2000 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. Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Review of Workshop Summary October 6, 2000 Review of Workshop Summary Great representation of variety of stakeholders Numerous concerns, comments, and questions January Workshop leads to further defining issues Notes: These concerns, comments and info requests are very typical of every Relicensing process where we are in search of identifying things that are issues and those that are not May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

The Issues “Funnel” Beginning of Process October 6, 2000 The Issues “Funnel” Beginning of Process Broad-based concerns, comments, and information are identified Develop “Issues” related to Project Effects Develop specific studies to address project effects In the PAD these issues boil down Filing Final Application with FERC Develop PM&E Measures to address project effects May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Issue Groups (MIGs) October 6, 2000 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 Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Project Operations Information Session October 6, 2000 Project Operations Information Session Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Shoreline Management Information Session October 6, 2000 Shoreline Management Information Session Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting 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

Martin Informational Meeting 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

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

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 May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Individual Permit Process May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting 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 May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

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

Martin Informational Meeting Initial Contact Explanation of process and guidelines Set appointment Appointment needs May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting 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 May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

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 May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

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

Commercial & Special Use Permit Process May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting Commercial and Special Use Permit Process Handled by regional coordinator and other company reps Hydro Licensing, Environmental Affairs and Law Firm Explanation of process Prepare Part 1 Standard Land Use (SLU) Form APC determination of action Applicable fees collected Prepare Part 2 SLU Form May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting Commercial Permit Process (continued) APC application to FERC FERC review & approval APC issues permit Construction may NOT occur until after permit is issued May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting 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

Martin Informational Meeting Education 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) May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting October 6, 2000 Permit Fees Residential July 1, 2005 and forward $250 one time, not retroactive Applies only to: New construction Major reconstruction Heavy Maintenance Fees used to enhance the Permitting Program Administration Increased monitoring/surveillance and permit enforcement Training programs for contractors and realtors Commercial and Special Use Permit Fees Fee determined by the complexity of the application and impact to project lands and waters. In order to better protect our lakes and enhance the recreational experience for all lake users, APC has revised the existing Shoreline Permitting Program. These revisions will help better protect our lakes for the enjoyment of future generations. The Shoreline Permitting Program also will help preserve water quality, prevent erosion, and improve fish and other wildlife habitat. These enhancements will be accomplished through stricter permit enforcement and expanded efforts to educate stakeholders about best management practices and policies on issues such as seawall and causeway construction, dredging and maintaining vegetative buffers. Collection of fees will help to accommodate these program enhancements, as well as position APC to add shoreline surveillance personnel and equipment as future need dictates These revisions to the Shoreline Permitting Program are being made after a comprehensive review of this program, which was prompted in part by the consideration of various concerns identified by some stakeholders participating in APC’s Coosa River relicensing process May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Proposed Process to Develop Shoreline Management Plan October 6, 2000 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 Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Current Land Use Categories October 6, 2000 Current Land Use Categories Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting Questions & Answers May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process? October 6, 2000 FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process? Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

The FERC Relicensing Process October 6, 2000 The FERC Relicensing Process Current license is baseline APC is using Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting October 6, 2000 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 Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

The Martin Project Schedule October 6, 2000 The Martin Project 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 Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

Martin Informational Meeting October 6, 2000 Contacts Relicensing Project Manager Jim Crew JFCREW@southernco.com 205-257-4265 Administrative Viki Jackson vjackson@southernco.com 205-257-2211 Notes: May 24, 2007 Martin Informational Meeting

October 6, 2000 THANK YOU!