E6-15178. Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

September 7, 2006.

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.: 739-019.

c. Date Filed: July 27, 2006.

d. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company (APC).

e. Name of Project: Claytor Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the New River in Pulaski County, Virginia. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Teresa Rogers, Reservoir Superintendent, Appalachian Power Company, 40 Franklin Road, Roanoke, VA 24011, [phone], [e-mail].

i. FERC Contact: Jade Alvey, [e-mail], 202-502-6864.

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: October 10, 2006.

All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's website under the “e-Filing” link. Please reference “Claytor Project, FERC Project No. 739-019” on any comments or motions filed.

k. Description of Project: APC requests Commission approval to permit the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to install recreation facilities at Camp Claytor on Claytor Lake. All recreation facilities would be within the project boundary. The BSA propose to construct: (1) Two covered boat slips with an entrance walkway, observation deck, storage area, and Aquatic Director Command Center; (2) a scuba crib with an enclosed storage area; (3) a fringe pier system with thirteen uncovered boat slips; (4) a boardwalk with Americans with Disabilities Act access; (5) a covered training pavilion; (6) a boat launch area; (7) a floating dock; (8) a waterfront entry point; and (9) a fishing and swimming test boardwalk.

l. Locations of the Application: This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the “E-library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at [e-mail] or toll-free at [phone], or for TTY, contact [phone]. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.

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, 385.211, 385.214. 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 Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “Comments”, “Recommendations for Terms and Conditions”, “Protest”, or “Motion to Intervene”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

p. Agency Comments: Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.