2020-14187. Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

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

a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands and waters.

b. Project No: 2413-127.

c. Date Filed: June 12, 2020.

d. Applicant: Georgia Power Company.

e. Name of Project: Wallace Dam Pumped Storage Project.

f. Location: Lake Oconee in Putnam County, Georgia.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Joseph Charles, Hydro Compliance Coordinator, Georgia Power, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, BIN 10151, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, [phone], [e-mail].

i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter, [phone], [e-mail].

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: July 27, 2020.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests 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). The first page of any filing should include docket number P-2413-127. 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: Georgia Power Company is requesting Commission approval to permit 1054 Lake Oconee Parkway, LLC (applicant) to construct a commercial marina on the site of an existing commercial development (i.e., Jerry's Bait and Tackle) that has closed. The applicant proposes to construct a commercial marina and dry boat storage facility that would include a stationary, wooden dock that could accommodate 18 watercraft, a concrete walkway, and two concrete ramps (one of which would be used as the launch serving the dry storage operation). The dock would not extend farther than 50 feet into the water, would include a fuel pump platform (with two pumps and four dispensers), and would follow the licensee's shoreline management guidelines. Since filing its marina application, on June 18, 2020, the licensee received a new license to continue operating the Wallace Dam project.

l. Locations of the Application: In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://www.ferc.gov) using the “elibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the document field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at [e-mail] or call toll-free, [phone] or TYY, [phone]. 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: June 25, 2020.

Kimberly D. Bose,

Secretary.