2017-10374. Union Electric Company, dba Ameren Missouri; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Shoreline Management Plan Update (SMP update).

b. Project No: 459-335.

c. Date Filed: March 28, 2017.

d. Applicant: Union Electric Company, dba Ameren Missouri (licensee).

e. Name of Project: Osage Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the Osage River in Benton, Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, Missouri.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Jeff Green, Supervisor Shoreline Management, Union Electric Company, dba Ameren Missouri, 3000 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63127; phone [phone].

i. FERC Contact: Shana High at 202-502-8674, or [e-mail].

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: June 15, 2017.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, and comments using the Commission's eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/​docs-filing/​efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/​docs-filing/​ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at [e-mail], [phone] (toll free), or [phone] (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-459-335. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.

The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.

k. Description of Request: The licensee filed an (SMP update) pursuant to ordering paragraph (I) of the July 26, 2011 Order Modifying and Approving Shoreline Management Plan, which required an SMP update no later than March 31, 2017, and every 10 years thereafter. The SMP update details: Revisions to the Non-Conforming Structures sections to reflect the current status of the program; permitting guidance for proposed shoreline development on islands not owned by Ameren Missouri; permitting guidance for limited authorization of walkways, patios, and decks; a description of the current Dock Electrical Safety program; updates to Appendix B—Lake of the Ozarks Permit Requirements to reflect current permitting practices conforming to SMP policies; and removal of the consultation record supporting development of the prior versions of the SMP, and Appendix H that included the project's license.

l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling 202-502-8371. This filing may also 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. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/​docs-filing/​esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 866-208-3676 or email [e-mail], for TTY, call 202-502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.

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, respectively. 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 Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title COMMENTS; PROTEST, or MOTION TO INTERVENE as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010.

Dated: May 16, 2017.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.