1. Martin Informational Meeting
October 6, 2000
Martin Informational Meeting

2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Project Operations Information Session
October 6, 2000
Project Operations Information Session
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8. Shoreline Management Information Session
October 6, 2000
Shoreline Management Information Session
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. History of Shoreline Permitting
1991/92 - APC initiated a formal permitting program
over 25,000 lakeshore use permits issued
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)
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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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13. Individual Permit Process
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14. 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
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15. 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
APCo reserves the right to make exceptions and modifications
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16. Martin Informational Meeting
Initial Contact
Explanation of process and guidelines
Set appointment
Appointment needs
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17. 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
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18. 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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19. When Permits are Not Approved
Discussions between independent contactor and regional coordinator
Option for site visit and meeting with property owner
Adjustments considered
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20. Commercial & Special Use Permit Process
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21. 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
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22. 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
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23. 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
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24. 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 (
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. Current Land Use Categories
October 6, 2000
Current Land Use Categories
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28. Martin Informational Meeting
Questions & Answers
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29. FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process?
October 6, 2000
FERC Relicensing – Where Are we in this process?
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30. The FERC Relicensing Process
October 6, 2000
The FERC Relicensing Process
Current license is baseline
APC is using Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)
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31. Martin Informational Meeting
October 6, 2000
Tasks for
June - Distribute MIGs
September – Stakeholder meeting to discuss MIGs and data gathering
November – Distribute Draft Study Plans for review and comment
December 07/January 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
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32. The Martin Project Schedule
October 6, 2000
The Martin Project Schedule
– Stakeholder and Issue Identification
2008 – ILP with FERC begins
2009 – Study Implementation
2010 – Preliminary Licensing Proposal
2011 – File final application with FERC
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33. Martin Informational Meeting
October 6, 2000
Contacts
Relicensing
Project Manager
Jim Crew
Administrative
Viki Jackson
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34. October 6, 2000
THANK YOU!