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1 of 73 2 of 73 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ALLISON LAKE PROJECT, FERC NO. 13124 FERC ACCEPTANCE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION CONFORMED COPY JUNE 24, 2008 3 of 73 4 of 73 5 of 73 Your Member-Owned Cooperative Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc. P.O. Box 45 • Glennallen, Alaska 99588 • www.cvea.org Telephone: 907-822-3211 • Facsimile: 907-822-5586 • Valdez: 907-835-4301 June 24, 2008 Patrick J. Regan, PE Regional Engineer Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Portland Regional Office 805 SW Broadway, Suite 550 Portland, OR 98205 US Army Corps of Engineers North Pacific Division 220 NW 8th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Affairs Room 2340 MIB 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Thomas P. Lonnie Bureau of Land Management Division of Lands and Renewable Resources (AK 932) Attn: FERC Withdrawal Recordation 222 West 7th Ave Anchorage, AK 99513-4599 Subject: Allison Lake Project, FERC No. 13124 Copper Valley Electric Association FERC Acceptance of Preliminary Permit Application On June 23, 2008, Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA) received correspondence from the FERC Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance advising CVEA that the preliminary permit application for the Allison Lake Project, FERC No. 13124 (Project) had been accepted by the Commission for filing. FERC directed CVEA to provide one copy of the application to: the Commission’s Portland Regional Office; the Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Affairs; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Land Management. As requested, CVEA herein provides a copy of the Application for Preliminary Permit filed on March 3, 2008, and revised on May 30, 2008, for the Project. Sincerely, Robert A. Wilkinson Chief Executive Officer CC: Office of the Secretary, FERC, (without enclosure) Enc: Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project – FERC No. 13124 s:\allison lake\miscellaneous\06-24-08 - transmittal of application for preliminary permit.docx 6 of 73 7 of 73 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ALLISON LAKE PROJECT – FERC P-13124 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO FERC CORRESPONDENCE OF MAY 8, 2008 DEFICIENT PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISED EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT 1.1 PROJECT LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT 1.2 STUDY AREA ATTACHMENT 2.1 TO EXHIBIT 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION • 5-27-08 CORRESPONDENCE FROM FDPPA IN SUPPORT OF CVEA’S APPLICATION – NO CONFLICT • THE FOUR DAM POOL INITIAL PROJECT AND THE FOUR DAM POOL POWER AGENCY REVISED EXHIBIT 4 – PROJECT MAPS INTRODUCTION AND “ROAD MAP“ EXHIBIT 4.1 ALTERNATIVE #1 PROJECT MAP EXHIBIT 4.2 ALTERNATIVE #2 PROJECT MAP EXHIBIT 4.3 ALTERNATIVE #3 PROJECT MAP 8 of 73 9 of 73 10 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ALLISON LAKE VALDEZ, ALASKA INITIAL STATEMENT 1. The Copper Valley Electric Association (Applicant or CVEA) applies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a Preliminary Permit for the proposed Allison Lake Project (Project), as described in the attached exhibits. This Application is made in order that the Applicant may secure and maintain priority of Application for License for the Project under Part I of the Federal Power Act while obtaining the data and performing tasks to determine Project feasibility and develop support for an Application for License. 2. The location of the proposed Project is: State or Territory: Alaska County: Alaska does not have a County Structure Nearby Town: City of Valdez Stream or Other Body of Water: Allison Lake and Allison Creek 3. The exact name, business address, and telephone number of the Applicant(s) are: Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Copper Valley Electric Association PO Box 45 Mile 187 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 TEL: 907-822-3211 FAX: 907-822-5586 Please also send all information to: Steve Bushong, COO Copper Valley Electric Association P.O Box 927 359 Fairbanks Street Valdez, Alaska 99686-0927 TEL: 907-835-4301 FAX: 907-835-4328 The exact name, business address, and telephone number of each person authorized to act as Agent for the Applicant(s) in this Preliminary Permit Application are: See above 4. The Copper Valley Electric Association is organized under the following laws: CVEA is organized under Alaska Statute 10.25, Title 10, of the Electric and Telephone Cooperative Act. • CVEA is a locally regulated Cooperative that provides electric service to its consumers 11 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps • Tariffs are approved by the Board of Directors under local regulation 5. The proposed term of the requested Permit is 36 months. 6. The project includes: Existing dam: none at Allison Lake. Other facilities: none at Allison Lake CVEA includes three potential alternatives for developing the hydropower potential at Allison Lake under the terms of the requested FERC Preliminary Permit. Alternative #1 would include investigations into the potential to convey water from Allison Lake to Solomon Lake for purposes of increasing water for generation at the existing Solomon Gulch Project, FERC P-2742. For this Alternative, the existing licensed facilities at P- 2742 would be included. 7. The names and mailing addresses of potentially interested parties are as follows: (i) Counties in which any part of the project would be located: None – The State of Alaska does not include a County structure. (ii) Cities, towns, similar political subdivisions: (A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be used by the project, would be located: Valdez, Alaska (B) That has a population of 5,000 or more people and is located within 15 miles of the project dam: None (iii) Every irrigation district, drainage district, or similar special purpose political subdivision: (A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be used by the project, would be located: None (B) That owns, operates, maintains, or uses any project facilities or any Federal facilities that would be used by the project: Dave Carlson, CEO Four Dam Pool Power Agency PO Box 110987 1301 Huffman Road, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99511-0987 (iv) Every other political subdivision in the general area of the project that there is reason to believe would likely be interested in, or affected by, the application: Mr. Bert Cottle, Mayor City of Valdez PO Box 307 206 Pioneer Drive Valdez, Alaska 99686 Chugach Alaska Corporation Lands and Natural Resources 560 E 34th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503 12 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps Alyeska Pipeline Service Company PO Box 196660 Anchorage, AK 99519-6660 Joe L. Meade, Forest Supervisor US Forest Service Chugach National Forest 3301 C St Suite 310 Anchorage, AK 99503 Henry Bisson, Alaska State Director US Bureau of Land Management Division of Lands and Renewable Resources (AK 932) Attn: FERC Withdrawal Recordation 222 West 7th Ave Suite 13 Anchorage, AK 99504 (v) All Indian tribes that may be affected by the Project: None 8. Noticing Requirements: a. List of Publications: The Copper River Record Mile 148 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 907-822-3722 Valdez Star PO Box 2949 303 Galena Street Valdez, AK 99686 907-835-2405 The Anchorage Daily News PO Box 149001 Anchorage, AK 99514 907-257-4296 e-mail – legalads@adn.com CVEA will publish the following notice of this application twice within 14 days of the filing of this application for preliminary permit. 1. Filing date of Application: March 3, 2008 2. Applicants Name and Address: Copper Valley Electric Association Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Mile 187 Glenn Highway PO Box 45 13 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps Glennallen, AK 99588 3. Type of Facility Applied for: If independent project, Application is for Original License for Unconstructed Major Project Less Than 5 MW. If water from Allison Lake is conveyed to Solomon Gulch, Application is for Amendment to License for Constructed Major Project. 4. Proposed Location: Valdez, Alaska 5. Places where information (copy of preliminary permit application only) is available for inspection and reproduction during regular business hours: (i) Place of business Copper Valley Electric Association 359 Fairbanks Street Valdez, AK 99686-0927 907-835-4301 Copper Valley Electric Association Aurora Drive Mile 187 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 907-822-3211 (ii) Public library or other public office in vicinity of project. Copper Valley Community Library Mile 186 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 Valdez Public Library 260 Fairbanks Street Valdez, AK 99686 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will publish subsequent notices in the Federal Register soliciting public participation. 14 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ALLISON LAKE VALDEZ, ALASKA INITIAL STATEMENT 1. The Copper Valley Electric Association (Applicant or CVEA) applies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a Preliminary Permit for the proposed Allison Lake Project (Project), as described in the attached exhibits. This Application is made in order that the Applicant may secure and maintain priority of Application for License for the Project under Part I of the Federal Power Act while obtaining the data and performing tasks to determine Project feasibility and develop support for an Application for License. 2. The location of the proposed Project is: State or Territory: Alaska County: Alaska does not have a County Structure Nearby Town: City of Valdez Stream or Other Body of Water: Allison Lake and Allison Creek 3. The exact name, business address, and telephone number of the Applicant(s) are: Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Copper Valley Electric Association PO Box 45 Mile 187 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 TEL: 907-822-3211 FAX: 907-822-5586 Please also send all information to: Steve Bushong, COO Copper Valley Electric Association P.O Box 927 359 Fairbanks Street Valdez, Alaska 99686-0927 TEL: 907-835-4301 FAX: 907-835-4328 The exact name, business address, and telephone number of each person authorized to act as Agent for the Applicant(s) in this Preliminary Permit Application are: See above 4. The Copper Valley Electric Association is organized under the following laws: CVEA is organized under Alaska Statute 10.25, Title 10, of the Electric and Telephone Cooperative Act. • CVEA is a locally regulated Cooperative that provides electric service to its consumers 15 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps • Tariffs are approved by the Board of Directors under local regulation 5. The proposed term of the requested Permit is 36 months. 6. The project includes: Existing dam: none at Allison Lake. Other facilities: none at Allison Lake CVEA includes three potential alternatives for developing the hydropower potential at Allison Lake under the terms of the requested FERC Preliminary Permit. Alternative #1 would include investigations into the potential to convey water from Allison Lake to Solomon Lake for purposes of increasing water for generation at the existing Solomon Gulch Project, FERC P-2742. For this Alternative, the existing licensed facilities at P- 2742 would be included. 7. The names and mailing addresses of potentially interested parties are as follows: (i) Counties in which any part of the project would be located: None – The State of Alaska does not include a County structure. (ii) Cities, towns, similar political subdivisions: (A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be used by the project, would be located: Valdez, Alaska (B) That has a population of 5,000 or more people and is located within 15 miles of the project dam: None (iii) Every irrigation district, drainage district, or similar special purpose political subdivision: (A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be used by the project, would be located: None (B) That owns, operates, maintains, or uses any project facilities or any Federal facilities that would be used by the project: Dave Carlson, CEO Four Dam Pool Power Agency PO Box 110987 1301 Huffman Road, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99511-0987 (iv) Every other political subdivision in the general area of the project that there is reason to believe would likely be interested in, or affected by, the application: Mr. Bert Cottle, Mayor City of Valdez PO Box 307 206 Pioneer Drive Valdez, Alaska 99686 Chugach Alaska Corporation Lands and Natural Resources 560 E 34th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503 16 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps Alyeska Pipeline Service Company PO Box 196660 Anchorage, AK 99519-6660 Joe L. Meade, Forest Supervisor US Forest Service Chugach National Forest 3301 C St Suite 310 Anchorage, AK 99503 Henry Bisson, Alaska State Director US Bureau of Land Management Division of Lands and Renewable Resources (AK 932) Attn: FERC Withdrawal Recordation 222 West 7th Ave Suite 13 Anchorage, AK 99504 (v) All Indian tribes that may be affected by the Project: None 8. Noticing Requirements: a. List of Publications: The Copper River Record Mile 148 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 907-822-3722 Valdez Star PO Box 2949 303 Galena Street Valdez, AK 99686 907-835-2405 The Anchorage Daily News PO Box 149001 Anchorage, AK 99514 907-257-4296 e-mail – legalads@adn.com CVEA will publish the following notice of this application twice within 14 days of the filing of this application for preliminary permit. 1. Filing date of Application: March 3, 2008 2. Applicants Name and Address: Copper Valley Electric Association Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Mile 187 Glenn Highway PO Box 45 17 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. government maps Glennallen, AK 99588 3. Type of Facility Applied for: If independent project, Application is for Original License for Unconstructed Major Project Less Than 5 MW. If water from Allison Lake is conveyed to Solomon Gulch, Application is for Amendment to License for Constructed Major Project. 4. Proposed Location: Valdez, Alaska 5. Places where information (copy of preliminary permit application only) is available for inspection and reproduction during regular business hours: (i) Place of business Copper Valley Electric Association 359 Fairbanks Street Valdez, AK 99686-0927 907-835-4301 Copper Valley Electric Association Aurora Drive Mile 187 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 907-822-3211 (ii) Public library or other public office in vicinity of project. Copper Valley Community Library Mile 186 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 Valdez Public Library 260 Fairbanks Street Valdez, AK 99686 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will publish subsequent notices in the Federal Register soliciting public participation. 18 of 73 19 of 73 20 of 73 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ALLISON LAKE PROJECT – FERC P-13124 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO FERC CORRESPONDENCE OF MAY 8, 2008 DEFICIENT PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION REVISED EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT 1.1 PROJECT LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT 1.2 STUDY AREA ATTACHMENT 2.1 TO EXHIBIT 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION • 5-27-08 CORRESPONDENCE FROM FDPPA IN SUPPORT OF CVEA’S APPLICATION – NO CONFLICT • THE FOUR DAM POOL INITIAL PROJECT AND THE FOUR DAM POOL POWER AGENCY 21 of 73 !"#$$"#%& ’%()*& !$#$$" !"#$%&"#"’()’*!"+")$%,-./%#)!%*!"+")"(/-01%1"(2#,,-"/.)"’(3’$ $%-"4"(.$5%$4")--"#’(.6%$’7%/)1.)%188.(13"-%1’(.$/! 9 +)(,%-!.),)% %/#)!0)0 1)+ *!"+")9 0)+)%,%(-23,0), ,% %/ )’4,+2-,*%56#+)’4+ *,-$,47,#%’4,+*,-%,4 *, 0),),)4) ’4)+%%)*%%,) +)44) )%,%1*,%) %)%%)’%’)),)’4 +8 ’9 1%%’,). :,)’%+%4)(4. :,)+),#2 ’9 1%%%’,%4# ,#+%,%++),%+ ’9 1%%%’,%4+ %),#)#,+%,%+ +),%+ 0),%)’)+*!"+")9 %% )*’,,,%)%,4))3,% &%)+4)’%)%*,%’%% ;<=>=0 ?70!.&<?0?:<.8 ()*’! 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C9 ?<; ,# @,+)(4.:,)# 2#1!D)%+%*),&+4% %,%*) 0).:,)%’%)’* ,. ),4)).:,),%#%,4+)#). :,)%,%’% ,)’, % 0)*’,,4%’)4+) %%)%+4A%))3,%# +’4)*,)’*+,),4)%4)) 4%,%) 29 of 73 PROJECT LOCATIONVICINITY MAPAllison LakeProject AreaValdezAllison Lake Project Allison Lake Project PROJECT LOCATION MAPPROJECT LOCATION MAPExhibit 1.1Solomon LakeAllison Creek30 of 73 Allison Lake Project Allison Lake Project STUDY AREASTUDY AREAExhibit 1.2Map is based on USGS Quad Valdez A-7 SE.Projection shown is UTM NAD 27 ZN6.Contours are in 100 foot intervalsLegendStudy BoundaryTunnelSurface Pipeline / PenstockPowerhouseTransmission LineSection LineUSFS BoundaryAllisonLakeAlternative 2Alternative 3R 7 WR 6 WT 9 ST 10 SAlternative 2Chugach National ForestIndefinite USFS BoundaryAlternatives 1 & 2Alternative 1Port ValdezAlternatives 2 & 331 of 73 S LOMO UI tl· TE ROR lAI<THE Fau POOIL POWER AGEiNCYL.,I"nll• • TV E1 • WANl May 27,2008 Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Copper Valley Electric Association PO Box 45 Glennallen, Alaska 99588 Application for Preliminary Permit Allison Lake Project -FERC No. P-13124 Copper Valley Electric Association Statement in response to FERC Correspondence of May 8, 2008 Dear Robert: The Four Dam Pool Power Agency (FDPPA) has prepared this letter to assist the Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA) in completing its Application for Preliminary Permit at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study three potential alternatives and conduct investigations into the best adapted use of the storage potential at Allison Lake to generate hydroelectric power for use in the CVEA service area. It is our understanding that in connection with CVEA's filing of its Application, FERC, in staff correspondence of May 8, 2008 to CVEA asked the following, in its Schedule A: "Please show that 'Alternative l' is not in conflict with the license for the Solomon Gulch Project No. 2742. II The FDPPA understands that the Alternative #1 project features include an intake and diversion tunnel from Allison Lake to the Solomon Gulch Reservoir for the purpose of increasing generation at the existing Solomon Gulch Powerhouse, FERC No. 2742. Under current operations, Solomon Gulch Reservoir does not have adequate storage and must rotate between the two units at half capacity December through April. Additional flow from Allison Lake would increase available generation at the Solomon Gulch Project. We support the consideration and evaluation of Alternative 1 in your Application and do not believe Alternative 1 and Solomon Gulch Project No. 2742 are in conflict. As the licensee for Solomon Gulch, FDPPA is familiar with your project proposal and the connection between the presently-licensed Solomon Gulch and Alternative 1. PHYSICAL: 1301 HUFFMAN RD. SUITE 201 • ANCHORAGE, AK 9951 5 MAILING: PO Box 1 10987 • ANCHORAGE, AK 9951 1-0987 PH: 907.258.2281 • FAX: 907.258.2287. WWW.FDPPA.ORG 32 of 73 Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO Copper Valley Electric Association Re: Application for Preliminary Permit Allison Lake Project -FERC No. P-13124 Copper Valley Electric Association Statement in response to FERC Correspondence of May 8, 2008 Page 2 The following paragraph describes the relationship between CVEA and the Four Dam Pool Power Agency (FDPPA), licensee for Project No. 2742, Solomon Gulch: CVEA purchases power from the FDPPA-owned Solomon Gulch Project No. 2742 and also operates the project under an Operating Agreement with the FDPPA. The FDPPA is currently negotiating a potential restructuring under which, if successful, the Solomon Gulch Project would be transferred to CVEA. In the FERC staff correspondence to CVEA dated May 8,2008, FERC staff requests CVEA to: "In the project boundary map, please show the transmission line to be used for 'Alternative 1 '. " CVEA proposes to utilize an existing FDPPA transmission line for the proposed Allison Lake Project No. 13124. The FDPPA-owned primary transmission line associated with Project No. 2742 is operated and maintained by CVEA as part of its electric distribution system to the communities of Valdez and Glennallen and other communities served by CVEA's distribution system. The description of and drawings for the relevant transmission line are filed under CEil with the FERC, as part of under P-2742 for [the Solomon Gulch Project]. The FDPPA understands that CVEA is currently conducting a detailed feasibility study, including additional field investigations, to determine the "best" preferred alternative for developing the hydropower potential at Allison Lake and that such feasibility study will include not only Alternative #1 but other options identified in CVEA's Application for Preliminary Permit as well. For the reasons described above, FDPPA wishes to make clear that it has no objection to, and fully supports CVEA's study of, the proposed project arrangement in Alternative 1, and anticipates that CVEA will forward this letter to FERC to demonstrate FDPPA's support of the Application and more particularly, the study of Alternative 1 as part of that Application. We look forward to supporting you as you continue your studies regarding the hydroelectric generation potential at Allison Lake. Sincerely, Dave Carlson, CEO The Four Dam Pool Power Agency Cc: Nan A. Nalder, Regulatory Advisor to the FDPPA and CVEA 33 of 73 ATTACHMENT 2.1 TO EXHIBIT 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION THE FOUR DAM POOL POWER AGENCY Correspondence dated May 27, 2008, from Dave Carlson, CEO, The Four Dam Pool Power Agency, to Robert Wilkinson, CEO, Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA), responding to FERC staff request: “Please show that ‘Alternative 1’ is not in conflict with the license for the Solomon Gulch Project No. 2742.” Description of The Four Dam Pool Initial Project and the Four Dam Pool Power Agency (FDPPA) discussing the members of the FDPPA, including CVEA, and CVEA’s role as operator of the Solomon Gulch Project No. 2742. 34 of 73 !"#$$"#% &’&() !$#$$" *&+),#(&%(&-.+ &../"#+&%01 &+)##-1#*#-2+&%* 34+#$$#&,11%%.%(&. +&#+(%0&-54+#$$*&+) 1.#.%(&3&+&1& #+&%&,&*&3 +&1& +%&.6*1-.%.&3 %&1+(/"7*&+&.3 &++&8	.%(+.%& 0 %8% .&0+0%(&*&8&& %(8&+(3:111+;*&100% -1-11+!.11&%#%%$ **&’1+#9.:1111.;%(+. :111(+.;#(&0%(&*<%*& 1+$!.11&%#%%+# &0+%+=%%+&1%(&+’& +2% %=#0%(& :1110.;*&(&0%(&-2+&&1+ !.1*&%&$>&+.&+.& (1 %=%2*&#*#&% 8%+(8%:111%;,0 1+ $.1&%(+%9%+.*&&+ #.&1&...& 3%&..#&-#.&+.&&#%& ?+%@+&&%6/"$*&.(&.& ,%.+%&?+%+&?+% &&+A(%%A0%+% &.*&.1(+&1-.#+% 1&&&%.#%% %&&+&.3+&1&1& 1#0&+.&&3+(1& *&1&1+%&-(&%&&+1 B&1%+%&%(0*&%( 0’%&&-’%9&:C$$@9&%+% C$$@9&%+9&&0(%;*&1%+ %%&(..&(%0%.&%# 35 of 73 !"#$$"#% &’&() !$#$$" %%0&+(&%+(9& (%&0+’(1%(%%%& 1.D(+%.*&-?+&!.:1. 0&3;%0%&(%+5E!% %0(+%.1&&&+&&1%+ 1((%+*&-0%&&3++&1 &(&+&1&.+#1&& ’0+’.&%1%(&8&% (+. 1.0.(1&-%+&.3# 4+#$$&1.+&%&,&*&?+ ?+%&0%#+%.## %&.&%&&,& ?+#&1.+%(.&-+%&1- .%&(&%1&&*&CF +&%&-(&1.1%(%&1 .(&,%+)0%’+&#+(%0& -*&,)+%(%%.& C$$@9&%(0&1&1*&0+%. %(%%1 6 6+%.(&%(&,). %+%%%(%%*+*&+&%&# &.&+&%&&1.1+&=%( -(..%&$$$%$$.0 *&+)1.#%#.%(& +&.3++-.*&1.1% )($$$1&&3’+%4...*& +)1.*&.4.1%%%%(& 3%&)0+.%%%%- .++%1&&?+%(&,0+-0 .&1.A.0+A A +(%0A% ’+*&.%%.!(3% .%(%11#.%&##+%(% ’&1#+%.&1%#&+(+ +%&4.%(..*&..0%(0( G%)#1&%%%(&&!(3 *&4.%&.DG1%%0.& %0%#&#&%++.%(# %+%&&%%%(&&%(10 &&%(&3+&.1&+ #’&&*1&&*&G1+& &(&(&9.%(+.&)0+ 36 of 73 !"#$$"#% &’&() !$#$$" .#5..(1&%*&G%(1& %8&+(31.%&1.&*% -2+..(1&1.%8% %(1&1.% 1=%$$ &)0 +#&3%..#%+ +0+.&%&#. %#01.+&#%. %%%.&%&(&31.#.% .&*&1+%&#%% &,+0%(&1.D%&4+. *&#?+%(&,).%+#(&0+%.0& %%&.++%%&%0%%?+ ++%.’%+*&?+%(0%% +.%&#%(0%%(&1.# +(&0 60%..%++ 9&&’&*0.(+.%9.#& &++=%*&*&&%00.+% $#$$$#$$$9&+#1&9.%(+.+0. 7$#$$$#$$$9�.%%"$#$$$#$$$9&++=%#%+& 6%+&&1+%1&++( %8&%&+7F .&-1% *&(&.&&+.&.- %#&-1 6*,+&),4+ $$&1 .0%0&1&#+%. &%+%1&#%&.& %1&&*&,%(.+%%H &10+&=%(0(+C$&( 0%%&) )%0.0&!%&1. 0%%(9.G *&+%&(&+%%+ %(&-%(&,).%+9.&0%% C7%&1.&+%0?+%(& ,).%+*&!C%1&G 1.+ 37 of 73 !"#$$"#% &’&() !$#$$" *&.&%?+%&.#%%(&&’+05 %5!.%0%+.++&%%&+.& 0#%..&-1 6* 1+%%0 *&+)1. $<+%-+$ &.#8//77 /$F67"6":&; /$F67"6"F:’; 1(B 111%. !"#$%&"’()*++!$#"’,0 !7#$$" 8&B G(9:&; B & 9.B *- B G(+ (+.B 4 B *%-& B (9:-@*+; B -0G+&. 8%B -&% B )-: 6&; &’+05B )0 5!.B 4 %0B -&& B G+ 38 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 1 EXHIBIT 2 STUDY PLAN AND WORK SCHEDULE 1. STUDY PLAN A. Studies Completed to Date On October 9, 2007, CVEA and its consultants conducted a site reconnaissance of the Solomon Gulch and Allison Lake watersheds. This field reconnaissance was documented in the February 2008 Allison Lake Hydropower Development Pre-Feasibility Study prepared by Hatch Acres for CVEA (Pre-Feasibility Study). Three options for hydropower development of Allison Lake were identified and addressed in the Pre-Feasibility Study. Information acquired through this effort was used in preparing this Application for Preliminary Permit. CVEA and its consultants reviewed the following existing studies prepared by other entities, including: • HDR Engineering, Inc, Allison Lake Reconnaissance Study, prepared for Alaska Energy Authority, September 1992 • US Army Corps of Engineers, Electric Power for Valdez and the Copper River Basin, Interim Feasibility Report an Final Environmental Impact Statement, March 1981 • Schiff, Caleb. Thesis “Late Holocene temperature of Prince William sound, Southern Alaska. ” 2006. Northern Arizona University. http://oak.ucc.nau.edu/cis235/AlaskaClimate/allison.html B. Studies Proposed The first step in the studies program is to prepare and circulate information regarding the proposed project and the ecological setting. This document is referred to as the Pre-Application Document (PAD). The PAD presents information available to CVEA at the beginning of the FERC licensing process and includes: • A map showing the proposed project location and other existing developments important to understand the project setting superimposed on the USGS quad sheet for the project area. • A description of the proposed project facilities and proposed mode of operation. • Descriptive information of the ecological setting and resources that may be affected by the project construction and long term operation. The PAD will include information available to CVEA through literature search and preliminary contacts with resource agencies and other identified participants, and information presented in the February 2008 Pre-Feasibility Study noted in section a above. The outline for information to be provided in the PAD will follow the detailed list of CVEA’s understanding of office and field studies that will be required to prepare the application for license. The PAD will identify the options identified by CVEA that will be studied during the term of the preliminary permit. These options include: • Alternative #1 – An intake and diversion tunnel from Allison Lake to the Solomon Gulch Reservoir in order to allow increased generation at the existing Solomon Gulch powerhouse 39 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 2 • Alternative #2 – An independent development of Allison Lake including an intake, tunnel, power conduit and a new powerhouse near tidewater on Allison Creek • Alternative #3 – An independent development of Allison Lake including a low dam at the outlet of Allison Lake, a siphon intake, a surface power conduit and a new powerhouse near tidewater on Allison Creek During the first year of this requested Preliminary Permit, CVEA will, in consultation with the interested participants, determine the best adapted alternative to develop the power potential of Allison Lake. Pursuant to FERC regulations, applicants for license are required to prepare study plans in consultation with resource agencies, tribes, and other interested participants. The following draft study plan identifies the activities and preliminary discussion of office and field studies based on information available to CVEA as of the date of filing this application for preliminary permit. Methods for collecting data, performing analyses, and the format for reporting on the results of studies will be determined through consultations with resource agencies following provision of the PAD. 1. General Locale a. Perform literature search and prepare a general description of the area that will be affected by the proposed project. Provide descriptive information including: proximity of the proposed project to towns and other developed areas; climate and weather including seasonal differences; major topographical features. b. Prepare maps and other graphics that show the proposed project facilities and the general project area. c. Prepare a detailed description of land ownership and describe authorizations/approvals required to site, construct and operate the proposed project. d. Identify existing rights to use lands and waters proposed for use by the project. 2. Geology and Soils a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. b. Geological Features – prepare a detailed description of geological features, including bedrock lithology, stratigraphy, structural features, glacial features, unconsolidated deposits, and minearal resources. c. Soils – prepare a detailed description of types, occurrence, physical and chemical characteristics, erodability, and potential for mass soil movement. d. Existing and potential geological soil hazards and potential problem areas in the vicinity of the project – prepare a detailed description and map showing locations of faults, prior earthquakes, seepage, subsidence, solution cavities, any active or abandoned mines, erosion and mass soil movement. Identify on map any large landslides or potentially unstable soil masses that could be aggravated by proposed reservoir fluctuations. e. Describe potential project-related impacts on geological and soil resources due to proposed project construction and operations. f. Prepare a draft erosion and sediment control plan describing basic measures and methods that would be used to control erosion and sedimentation. g. Prepare maps and other graphics to support the Application for License. 3. Water Use and Quality 40 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 3 a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. b. Gaging Stations – identify existing USGS gaging stations in project vicinity and, in consultation with resource agencies, identify additional monitoring stations required to gather information necessary to describe the existing baseline and determine potential project effects. c. Project-Affected Streams and Other Water Bodies – prepare a map showing locations of streams and other waterbodies that may be affected by construction and operation of the proposed project. Identify area and length of the watershed/drainage area(s). Show tributary streams. d. Seasonal Variation of Precipitation/Snowmelt into watershed/drainage area(s). Describe annual runoff into the watershed/drainage area and seasonal and locational variations. e. Water Rights – identify existing water rights and other users of waters affected by the proposed project. f. Lake(s) / reservoirs – describe characteristics including: variations in surface area, volume, and depth; proposed drawdown (acre-feet and surface elevations). Describe proposed use for power generation and proposed ecological releases to diverted streams. Provide description of length of shoreline, chemical and thermal characteristics (stratification, temperature ranges by season. g. Streams and how proposed project would affect existing stream flow and aquatic habitat: - Describe potential effects of project operations on dissolved oxygen (DO) and water temperature in Allison Creek downstream of the proposed powerhouse. - Quantify existing DO and water temperature profiles in Alison Lake and stream temperatures in Allison Creek. - Quantify intra-gravel water temperatures in Allison Creek downstream of the powerhouse location. - Measure stream flows and water temperatures at the same time and locations in Allison Creek. - Model expected stream temperatures in Allison Creek downstream of the powerhouse location proposed design and operations alternatives. h. Seasonal variations in water quality – physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and estimate project effects on baseline conditions i. Prepare flow duration curves (in cfs) and the period of record for affected streams. j. Identify proposed protection, mitigation, and/or enhancement measures in consultation with resource agencies and other participants. 4. Aquatic Resources – Fisheries and Habitat a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. b. Address different project-related effects associated with each of the proposed alternatives to be studied under the preliminary permit: - Alternative#1 – Allison Lake to existing Solomon Gulch Project P-2742 - Alternative#2 – Allison Lake – lake tap alternative - Alternative#3 – Allison Lake – siphon operation and surface penstock c. Allison Creek Fishery - Assess project effects on water temperature and DO in Allison Creek below the powerhouse that could affect fish spawning and reproduction depending on depth of project intake at Allison Lake. - Conduct field investigations to verify populations and seasonal use of the habitat. 41 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 4 d. Allison Creek Habitat Mapping - Lower reaches provide habitat for chum and pink salmon; coho salmon have also been observed. - Conduct field investigations to verify reported information and prepare a habitat map. e. Allison Creek Hydrology Study 5. Terrestrial Resources – Wildlife/Habitat and Botanical a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. b. Wildlife use of project area – identify species, location, behavior, habitat used, seasonal use of areas to be occupied by project features. c. Habitat/wildlife stage mapping – prepare maps and related information. d. Bird survey – conduct survey to identify migratory bird habitat with emphasis on Kittletz’s Murrelets and raptors. Identify any potential conflicts between migratory corridors and proposed transmission corridor. e. Goat Migration, Kidding and Rearing Habitat – In consultation with the ADF&G develop a study plan to obtain information regarding presence and extent or absence of spring kidding and goat rearing in the project area - aerial surveys. f. Vegetation Mapping – Prepare a composite set of aerial photos showing the project area (use existing aerial photo-grammetry and aerial reconnaissance). Superimpose on the composite the project features and identify general vegetation types that may be affected by project construction and operations (e.g. alpine tundra, coniferous forest, alder scrub/shrub). g. Vegetation Removal and Restoration – Prepare descriptive information regarding estimated area of land that would be disturbed by project construction and describe general vegetation type that would be removed to construct and operate project facilities (dam, pipelines, powerhouse, transmission lines, and access roads). h. Transmission lines – Prepare documents that show the proposed transmission lines – map and description. i. Site Access during construction and operation – Prepare documents that show proposed access during construction and any permanent proposed access for the term of the license. 6. Historic and Archaeological Resources a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. b. Conduct required additional office and/or field investigations to determine whether eligible properties or resources are present in the proposed area of project effect (APE) and engage in consultations with the SHPO and other entities to determine eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 7. Recreational Resources a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. 42 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 5 b. Adequacy of existing recreational development and facilities in project area – Review adequacy of existing facilities and use: request statistics re use of existing Allison Point Campground and identify any current recreational use of the proposed Allison Creek bypassed reach. c. Identify any reduced access by recreation users to the project area due to presence of the project. d. In consultation with resource agencies and interested participants identify any need for new recreational facilities in the project area. 8. Visual and Aesthetic Resources a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. b. Prepare baseline photography of the project area for each major season and superimpose proposed project facilities on baseline photographs. c. Identify major view-sheds from public viewing areas, including Dayville Road, the City of Valdez, and the Port of Valdez and describe any potential effects resulting from the presence of the proposed project. d. Identify potential project-related impacts on visual aesthetics of the project area: e.g. reduced flow in Allison Creek. 9. Socioeconomic Resources a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. b. Evaluate value of power to the CVEA service territory and related benefits. 10. Land Use a. Perform literature search, identify information gaps, and in consultation with resource agencies, prepare a detailed study plan to acquire additional information. Integrate needs in this section with the engineering studies plan. b. Prepare maps showing proposed project facilities and relationship to land ownership. 43 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project Copper Valley Electric Association 2/21/2008 © 2008 Copper Valley Electric Association, exclusive of U.S. Government maps 6 11. Comprehensive Plans and Project Consistency a. Allison Creek is not eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and none of the Project area is designated as Wilderness Area, recommended for designation as Wilderness Study Area. C. New Access Roads Required for Studies CVEA will investigate the feasibility to construct a new 2,600-foot-long access road from the existing Solomon Gulch access road. 44 of 73 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ALLISON LAKE PROJECT – FERC P-13124 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO FERC CORRESPONDENCE OF MAY 8, 2008 DEFICIENT PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION REVISED EXHIBIT 4 – PROJECT MAPS INTRODUCTION AND “ROAD MAP“ EXHIBIT 4.1 ALTERNATIVE #1 PROJECT MAP EXHIBIT 4.2 ALTERNATIVE #2 PROJECT MAP EXHIBIT 4.3 ALTERNATIVE #3 PROJECT MAP 45 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit Allison Lake Project – FERC No. 13124 Copper Valley Electric Association Response to Deficiencies May 8, 2008, FERC Correspondence Revised Exhibit 4 May 30, 2008 1 APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ALLISON LAKE PROJECT – FERC P-13124 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO FERC CORRESPONDENCE OF MAY 8, 2008 DEFICIENT PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION REVISED EXHIBIT 4 – PROJECT MAPS INTRODUCTION AND “ROAD MAP” NOTE: This revision to Exhibit 4 replaces the Exhibit 4.1 Project Map included in CVEA’s Application for Preliminary Permit – Allison Lake Project dated 2/21/2008 and filed on March 3, 2008. This filing responds to FERC’s letter dated May 8, 2008, requiring CVEA to address identified deficiencies and provide additional information. FERC Staff Request: Exhibit 4 The project boundary, clearly labeled as such, should be only large enough to enclose all the project facilities including the dam (except a Federal dam), reservoir, powerhouse, penstocks and transmission line, which are also to be clearly labeled within the project boundary. FERC Staff Request: In the project boundary map, please show the transmission line to be used for “Alternative 1.” Response: CVEA proposes to utilize an existing Four Dam Pool Power Agency (FDPPA )transmission line for the proposed Allison Lake Project No. 13124. The FDPPA-owned primary transmission line associated with Project No. 2742 is operated and maintained by CVEA as part of its electric distribution system to the communities of Valdez and Glennallen and other communities served by CVEA’s distribution system. The description of and drawings for the relevant transmission line are filed under CEII with the FERC, as part of under P-2742 for [the Solomon Gulch Project]. Please also see the correspondence from the FDPPA to CVEA regarding FDPPA support of CVEA’s studies under the Preliminary Permit and statement of no conflict. Correspondence and description of the FDPPA and relationship of CVEA is included as Attachment 2.1 to CVEA’s response. FERC Staff Request: Please show a separate project boundary map for each alternative project. Response: CVEA has prepared and includes in this section of its response the following maps: Exhibit 4.1 Alternative #1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative #2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative #3 Project Map 46 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit Allison Lake Project – FERC No. 13124 Copper Valley Electric Association Response to Deficiencies May 8, 2008, FERC Correspondence Revised Exhibit 4 May 30, 2008 2 FERC Staff Request: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS In the project boundary map, please show the transmission line to be used for “Alternative 1.” Response: CVEA proposes to utilize an existing FDPPA transmission line for the proposed Allison Lake Project No. 13124. The FDPPA-owned primary transmission line associated with Project No. 2742 is operated and maintained by CVEA as part of its electric distribution system to the communities of Valdez and Glennallen and other communities served by CVEA’s distribution system. The description of and drawings for the relevant transmission line are filed under CEII with the FERC, as part of under P-2742 for [the Solomon Gulch Project]. Please also see the correspondence from the FDPPA to CVEA regarding FDPPA support of CVEA’s studies under the Preliminary Permit and statement of no conflict. Correspondence and description of the FDPPA and relationship of CVEA is included as Attachment 2.1 to CVEA’s response. FERC Staff Request: Please completely describe each alternative project separately as if they were separate projects. Response: The following table provides a “road map” to Exhibits 4.1 – 4.3 depicting the Project location; study boundary; and three separate maps depicting the three alternative project arrangements under study by CVEA. Table 4.1 – “Road Map” to Project Maps Exhibit 4 FERC Requirements Maps Exhibit # & Title Notes 1.A. Map of the project Exhibit 4.1 Alternative 1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative 2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative 3 Project Map FERC Staff requested separate maps depicting each alternative project. 1.B Map showing the location of the project Exhibit 1.1 Project Location Map Exhibit 1.2 Project Study Boundary See Also: Exhibit 4.1 Alternative 1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative 2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative 3 Project Map Exhibit 1.1 Shows location of Allison Lake referenced to State of Alaska map 1. Stream or other body of water: Allison Lake Allison Creek Solomon Lake 2. Nearby towns - Valdez Exhibit 1.2 Shows Project Study Boundary and 1. Stream or other body of water: Allison Lake Allison Creek Solomon Lake 2. Nearby towns – please see Exhibit 1.1 3. Permanent monuments – to be identified in the field summer 2008 and will be shown on the Exhibit G maps. Map is based on USGS Quad Valdez A-7 SE. Projection shown is UTM NAD 27 ZN6. 4. Location of project facilities described in exhibit – 47 of 73 Application for Preliminary Permit Allison Lake Project – FERC No. 13124 Copper Valley Electric Association Response to Deficiencies May 8, 2008, FERC Correspondence Revised Exhibit 4 May 30, 2008 3 Exhibit 1.2 shows the relationship of the three alternatives to the Project Study Boundary FERC staff requested separate maps depicting each alternative project with the project boundary – Please see: Exhibit 4.1 Alternative 1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative 2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative 3 Project Map 1.C Map showing project boundary 1.C.1 Enclosing all project facilities (except Federal dams) Exhibit 4.1 Alternative 1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative 2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative 3 Project Map FERC Staff requested separate maps depicting each alternative project with project boundary: Exhibit 4.1 Alternative 1 Project Map Exhibit 4.2 Alternative 2 Project Map Exhibit 4.3 Alternative 3 Project Map 1.C.2 Not Applicable There are no National Wild and scenic rivers systems in location of Project 1.C.3 Not Applicable There are no Wilderness areas recommended for designation in location of Project 1.C.4 Not Applicable There are no Wilderness areas designated for study in location of Project 48 of 73 Allison Lake Project Allison Lake Project ALTERNATIVE 1ALTERNATIVE 1PROJECT MAPPROJECT MAPExhibit 4.1Map is based on USGS Quad Valdez A-7 SE.Projection shown is UTM NAD 27 ZN6.Contours are in 100 foot intervalsLegendProject BoundaryTunnelAllison LakeR 7 WR 6 WT 9 ST 10 SChugach National ForestIndefinite USFS BoundaryIntake (Lake Tap)Project BoundaryDiversion TunnelTunnel OutletPort Valdez200’(Typical)(not to scale)49 of 73 Allison Lake Project Allison Lake Project ALTERNATIVE 2 ALTERNATIVE 2 PROJECT MAPPROJECT MAPExhibit 4.2Map is based on USGS Quad Valdez A-7 SE.Projection shown is UTM NAD 27 ZN6.Contours are in 100 foot intervalsProject BoundaryTunnelSurface Pipeline / PenstockPowerhouseTransmission LineLegendAllison LakeR 7 WR 6 WT 9 ST 10 SChugach National ForestIndefinite USFS BoundaryIntake (Lake Tap)Project BoundaryPower TunnelPowerhouse& TailracePenstockPort ValdezSubstation(Existing)200’ (Typical)(not to scale)50 of 73 Allison Lake Project Allison Lake Project ALTERNATIVE 3 ALTERNATIVE 3 PROJECT MAPPROJECT MAPExhibit 4.3Map is based on USGS Quad Valdez A-7 SE.Projection shown is UTM NAD 27 ZN6.Contours are in 100 foot intervalsProject BoundaryTunnelSurface Pipeline / PenstockPowerhouseTransmission LineLegendAllison LakeR 7 WR 6 WT 9 ST 10 SChugach National ForestIndefinite USFS BoundaryIntake (Siphon)Project BoundaryPowerhouse& TailraceSurfacePenstockDam (12’)BuriedPenstockPort ValdezSubstation(Existing)200’(Typical)(not to scale)Forebay51 of 73 Photo 1: Allison Lake Drainage – Looking South Photo 2: Allison Lake Drainage – Looking North 52 of 73 Photo 3: Allison Lake Looking South Alt 2 Tunnel Portal Area Photo 4: Allison Creek Looking South 53 of 73 Photo 5: Allison Lake Outlet – Looking West Photo 6: Allison Lake Outlet Area – Looking South 54 of 73 Photo 8: Allison Creek – Existing Stream Gauge Photo 7: Allison Lake Bank – Potential Lake Tap Area 55 of 73 Photo 10: Solomon Gulch Reservoir Bench @ East Bank / Alt 1 Tunnel Portal Area Photo 9: Solomon Gulch Reservoir Looking North 56 of 73 Photo 13: Solomon Gulch Main Dam – Downstream Face View toward Left Abutment Photos 11 & 12: Solomon Gulch Dam – Upstream Face 57 of 73 Photo 1: Allison Lake Drainage – Looking South Photo 2: Allison Lake Drainage – Looking North 58 of 73 Photo 3: Allison Lake Looking South Alt 2 Tunnel Portal Area Photo 4: Allison Creek Looking South 59 of 73 Photo 5: Allison Lake Outlet – Looking West Photo 6: Allison Lake Outlet Area – Looking South 60 of 73 Photo 8: Allison Creek – Existing Stream Gauge Photo 7: Allison Lake Bank – Potential Lake Tap Area 61 of 73 Photo 10: Solomon Gulch Reservoir Bench @ East Bank / Alt 1 Tunnel Portal Area Photo 9: Solomon Gulch Reservoir Looking North 62 of 73 Photo 13: Solomon Gulch Main Dam – Downstream Face View toward Left Abutment Photos 11 & 12: Solomon Gulch Dam – Upstream Face 63 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 1 COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ALLISON LAKE PROJECT – FERC No. 13124 SERVICE LIST CVEA Robert A. Wilkinson, CEO - wilkinson@cvea.org Copper Valley Electric Association PO Box 45 Mile 187 Glenn Highway Glennallen, AK 99588 TEL: 907-822-3211 FAX: 907-822-5586 Steve Bushong, COO - bushong@cvea.org Copper Valley Electric Association P.O Box 927 359 Fairbanks Street Valdez, Alaska 99686-0927 TEL: 907-835-4301 FAX: 907-835-4328 Nancy Heidelberg - heidelberg@cvea.org Executive Assistant TEL: 907-822-8342 FERC Kimberley Bose Office of the Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE Washington, DC 20426 Patrick J. Regan, PE – Patrick.Regan@ferc.gov Regional Engineer Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Portland Regional Office 805 SW Broadway Fox Tower - Suite 550 Portland, OR 97205 Federal Agencies US Department of Agriculture Joe L. Meade, Forest Supervisor - jmeade@fs.fed.us US Forest Service Chugach National Forest 3301 C Street, Suite 310 Anchorage, AK 99503-3998 64 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 2 907-271-2500 US Department of Commerce Susan Walker - susan.walker@noaa.gov National Marine Fisheries Service 222 W 7th Ave, Suite 43 Anchorage, AK 99513-7577 907-586-7646 Thomas Meyer, Attorney Adviser NOAA OGC PO Box 21109 Juneau, AK 99802 907-586-7414, ext 234 US Department of Defense Michael Egge US Army Corps of Engineers North Pacific Division 220 NW 8th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Victor O. Ross, POA - Victor.O.Ross@usace,army.mil US Army Engineer District, Alaska PO Box 6696 Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-68898 907-753-2779 US Department of the Interior US Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Affairs Room 2340 MIB 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Ms. Pamela Bergman US Department of the Interior Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance 1689 C Street, Room 119 Anchorage, AK 99501-5126 US Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor Alaska Region 230 University Drive - Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508 907-271-4131 65 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 3 Regional Director US Bureau of Indian Affairs Alaska Region PO Box 25520 Juneau, AK 99802 Thomas P. Lonnie State Director US Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office 222 West 7th Ave - Suite 13 Anchorage, AK 99513 907-271-5960 Thomas_Lonnie@blm.gov Director Bureau of Land Management Branch of Lands ATTN: FERC Withdrawal Recordation 7450 Boston Blvd Springfield, VA 22153 US Fish & Wildlife Service Phil Brna - phil_brna@fws.gov Fish and Wildlife Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage Field Office Conservation Planning Assistance 605 W. 4th Ave, Room G-61 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 271-2440 fax: (907) 271-2786 Ann Rappoport USFWS Field Supervisor (907) 271-2888 Ann_rappoport@fws.gov Marcia Blaszak, Regional Director National Park Service Alaska Region 240 W 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Cassie Thomas - cassie_thomas@nps.gov NPS - Outdoor Recreation Planner 907-644-3590 US Environmental Protection Agency Marcia Combes, Director - combes.marcia@epamail.epa.gov 66 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 4 Alaska Operations Office 222 West 7th Ave #19 Anchorage, AK 99513-7588 907-271-5083 Colleen Burgh - burgh.colleen@epamail.epa.gov 907-271-1481 67 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 5 State Agencies Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Dan Easton, Director – dan.easton@alaska.gov ADEC Division of Water 555 Cordova Street Anchorage, AK 99501 907-465-5180 Alaska Department of Fish and Game James M. Ferguson, Statewide Hydropower Coordinator - Jim.ferguson@alaska.gov Sport Fish Division / RTS ADF&G 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518-1565 907-267-2312 Joe Klein - Joe.klein@alaska.gov Aquatic Resources Unit Supervisor Division of Sport Fish/RTS ADF&G 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518-1565 Dennis Gnath – dgnath@jpo.doi.gov Habitat Biologist JPO Liaison Joint Pipeline Office / ADNR Office of Habitat Management & Permitting 411 W 4th Avenue, Suite 2 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 907-257-1307 Megan Marie – megan.marie@alaska.gov Habitat Biologist 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518 907-267-2342 Bruce White – bruce.white@alaska.gov Hatchery Program Coordinator 907-465-6152 Alaska Department of Natural Resources Dick Mylius - Dick.Mylius@alaska.gov Director Division of Mining, Land & Water Alaska Department of Natural Resources 68 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 6 550 West 7th Ave Suite 1070 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-269-8600 FAX: 907-269-8904 Gary Prokosch - Gary.prokosch@alaska.gov Chief, Water Resources Section ADNR Division of Mining, Land & Water 550 West 7th Ave Suite 1020 Anchorage, AK 999501-3577 907-269-8645 Patricia Bettis – patricia.bettis@alaska.gov Manager, Southcentral Water Management Unit ADNR – Division of Mining, Land & Water 550 West 7th Ave Suite 1020 Anchorage, AK 999501-3577 907-269-8620 Rick Thompson – Richard.thompson@alaska.gov Southcentral Regional Manager (Lands) ADNR – Division of Mining, Land & Water Southcentral Regional Office 550 W 7th Ave. Suite 900C Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 907-269-8532 NOTE: Contact at ADNR Lands for authorization to conduct surface investigations & drilling Ben Greene - ben.greene@alaska.gov Project Review Coordinator ADNR - Division of Coastal and Ocean Management (DCOM) 550 West 7th Ave – Suite 1560 Anchorage, AK 99501-3568 907-269-7470 Judith Bittner – Judith.Bittner@alaska.gov ADNR - State Historical Preservation Office 550 West 7th Ave Suite 900B Anchorage, AK 99501 907-269-8715 Local Government 69 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 7 Bert Cottle, Mayor City of Valdez PO Box 307 212 Chenaga Ave Valdez, Alaska 99686 907-834-8850 spierce@ci.valdez.ak.us SAME ADDRESS: City Manager 907-835-4313 Lisa Von Bargen - vonbargen@ci.valdez.ak.us Community & Economic Development 907-834-3425 Alaska Coastal Management Program Local Coastal District Coordinator Carol Smith csmith@ci.valdez.ak.us Community and Economic Development City of Valdez P.O. Box 307 Valdez, AK 99686 Phone: (907) 835-4313 ext. 227 Fax: (907) 835-2992 Alaska Native Corporations and Other Native Contacts Chugach Alaska Corporation John F.C Johnson, Vice President – johnson@chugach-ak.com Cultural Resources 560 E 34th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503 907-261-0355 Chugach Alaska Corporation Lands and Natural Resources 560 E 34th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503 Patrick Anderson, Executive Director Chugachmiut Tribal Consortium 1840 S Bragaw, Suite 110 Anchorage, AK 99508 907-562-4155 Valdez Native Tribe 70 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 8 PO Box 1108 Valdez, AK 99686 907-833-4951 Hydropower Licensees Dave Carlson, CEO – dcarlson@fdppa.org Four Dam Pool Power Agency PO Box 110987 1301 Huffman Road, Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99511-0987 907-258-7752 Other Interested Entities President and CEO Alyeska Pipeline Service Company PO Box 196660 Anchorage, AK 99519-6660 Peter Nagle, Senior Land Owner Relations - 907-787-8170 Chuck Strub, Special Projects Manager Jordon Jacobson, General Counsel Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. PO Box 196660 Anchorage, AK 99508 907-787-8384 Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce PO Box 469 Glennallen, AK 99686 Executive Director Copper Valley Development Association PO Box 9 Glennallen, AK 99588 Executive Director Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council 3709 Spenard Road, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99503 Thompson Pass Mountain Chalet LLC PO Box 1540 Mile 19 Richardson Highway Valdez, AK 99686 907-935-4817 Valdez Fisheries Development Association PO Box 125 Valdez, AK 99686 71 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 9 Bruce Weyhrauch Legal Counsel to: Valdez Fisheries Development Association 1145 Franklin Street – Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801 907-463-5568 72 of 73 CVEA Allison Lake Project Service List 10 Consultants to CVEA Hatch Acres Corporation Dick Griffith – Project Manager – dgriffith@hatchacres.com Nan A. Nalder – Licensing Manager – nnalder@hatchacres.com & nanalder@msn.com Carl Mannheim – Project Engineer – cmannheim@hatchacres.com 6 Nickerson Street, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98109 206-352-5730 R&M Consultants, Sub-consultant to Hatch Acres Corporation R&M Consultants, Inc. 9101 Vanguard Drive Anchorage, AK 99507 907-522-1707 Kevin J. Pendergast – kpendergast@rmconsult.com Primary contact for Environmental Studies at R&M Geologist and Environmental Specialist 907.646.9682 Direct Charles H. Riddle, CPG – criddle@rmconsult.com Vice President, Earth Sciences Robert M. (Bob) Pintner, PE – bpintner@rmconsult.com Senior Geotechnical Engineer Primary contact for Engineering Studies Hydraulic Mapping and Modeling PO Box 181 Denali Park, AK 99755 Kenneth F. Karle, PE – kkarle@mtaonline.net 907-683-2818 NOTE: sub to R&M ABR Inc. environmental research & services, Sub-consultant to Hatch Acres Corporation PO Box 80410 Fairbanks, AK 99708 907-455-6777 Bob Burgess – bburgess@abrinc.com Senior Scientist/Asst. Research Coordinator Primary contact for studies program 907-455-6777 – ext. 115 73 of 73