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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPA3258lNl&\m~&_o§@&~©@ Susitna Joint Venture Document Numb2r RYCOPY Please Return To DOCUMENT CONTROL .. ·-·. PROPERTY OF: Alaska Power Authority 334 W.. 5th Ave. Anchorage. Alaska 99501 BIR sUS I TNA:· HYDROEbECTRl C ~ROJECT LICENSING REPORT ft~'CJ:tYi.iQ DEC 4 1981 :AlASKA POWER AUTHORilY TASK 10 PRELIMINARY LICENSING DOCUMENTATION SECOND VERSION NOVEMBER 1981 Acres American Incorporated Suite 329 The Clark Building Columbia, Maryland 21044 Telephone (301) 992-5300 U1 ~i ! i ti'. i l 111 11 ·' WI .. ; .i i , w· , . . r l' ; ~u.:. ¢ 'W ~ '~~,,;Y SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT LICENSING REPORT TASK 10 PRELIMINARY LICENSING DOCUMENTATION SECOND VERSION NOVEMBER 1981 L l I I. l j I I ! n. ' 1 rz ' " ill ' ' . ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT TASK 10 -PRELIMINARY LICENSING DOCUMENTATION SECOND VERSION TABLE OF CONTENTS .Page 1-Introduction •....................•.........•.....•.•...... 1-1 1.1 Background .....•.......................•........... 1-1 1.2 Contents ····••o···································· 1-2 1.3 Implementation·································~···· 1-2 2-Federal Permits ...............•........................... 2-1 2.1 FERC License ······························~········ 2-1 2.2 Corps of Engineers····~···························· 2-2 2.3 Other Actions ................. ,.................... 2-2 3-State Permitting··········~·~················ ..... ,.......... 3-1 3.1 Alaska Coastal Management Program Certificate of Consistency......................... 3-1 3.2 Certification of Reasonable Assurance Water Quality Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3 .. 3 Water Rights and Certificate of Appropriation ... . . . 3-5 3.4 Dam Safety -Permit to Construct of Modify a Dam • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3-7 3.5 Right-of-Way or Easement Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3.6 Anadromous Fish Protection Permit .................. 3-11 4 -Local Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 i (: ,,I ~··II 1. I. !) 1J I fj ! f \ f' I I If lj ~ ID ·~·l. d ' . ~ IJ w I . w w LIST OF TABLES Number 2.1 2.2 2,3 2 .. 4 2.5 3.1 . 3 •') .L Titie License Application Requirements ...................... ~ FERC Application Drawing List •...•••••....•.•••.•••••. Specifications for Maps and Drawings ······~··········· Formal Coordination Group ............................. . Pro'duct List ...... ., .... e ............................... . State Pe'rtllits .......................................... . Dam Safety Permit-Application Requirements •....•••.• ;; Page 2-5 2-15 2-19 2-20 2-23 3-13 3-15 i ! t· l. I f I l t. !' i I rl < \i [·~.·.· " i ('·. % l If l t I . . u ; . .. ; LIST OF FIGURES Number Title 2.1 FERC Licensing Process ···················~·····p······ iii Page 2-24 n ' ("' ... · . !, 1 ·[f . i 1 ~ .. .. ~. 1 -INTRODUCTION 1.1 -Background The primat~y ob,jective of Task 10 is to provide for timely prepar-ation and assembly of all documentation necessary for application for license to the Federal Energy R~=gu·latory Corrmission (FERC). As a subset of this effort, analyses of the project in 1 ight of all govenmental regulatory requirements have been made. In Apri 1 1980, a des1 gn transmittal entitled 11 Prel iminary Licensing Docl.l11entation 11 was produced by Subtask 10.02. This document reviewed all potential licensing requirements and identified those needed for the Susitna project during planning, construction and operation phases. Since April 1980, numerous changes have taken place which require revision to that design transmittal. These include: (a) Detailed project formulation (b) Revised State permi·tt i ng requirements and procedures (c) Revised FERC regulations In response to these changes, the original design trJnsmittal has been updated. This docllllent differs somewhat, however, both in scope and content. The focus of this updated transmittal is on those permits needed for submittal at the time of completion of the feasibility study. The most obvious is, of course, the FERC license. The other permits discussed in this doc llllent are those needed to satisfy FERC, and other aqenci es ~ that the project is feasible and is consistent with public objectives. These permits are the approvals on the planning phase of the project and are needed to proceed to the construction phase. As discussed in the previous design transmittal, numerous permits will be needed for the construction and operation ohases of the project. These actions are many months away, however, and can be add't·essed at a later date. These permits will not be vital to actual development of the project, but will focus more on specific activities related to individual development activities and processes. This report also encompasses efforts undertaken under Subtask 10.01, evaluation of new FERC regulations. In 1980, when the Susitna feasibility study was initiated, the FERC requirement for· major unconstructed projects included an application with 21 exhibits. On January 23, 1981, a notice of proposed rulemaking was issued which suggested revising these requirements. After t~e public comment period, a final set of regulations was adopted by the Conmission in October 1981. These regulations were very similar to the proposed rules. In the original POS, a desiqn transmittal was to be issued with an impact analysis of the rule changes on project licensing. This document will serve that purpose, as well as present information on the other permits. I I ) .. \ l I ! i .[-'·' . " " -~ [! .. ~ l 1-.... l ~ J I l i .• ~ J 1·.· ' ~ j U. . 1 - Ul . ' ' I i lli . ' W . . . I . . 1.2 -Contents This report is separated into thre2 sections, relating to jurisdictional requirement~: Federal, State and local. Under each heading, specific permits are discussed in detail, i:nc~sing on authority, appliLdbility to the project, and permit requirements and procedurec Each section is written in summary form to enable the reader to get a clear view of the purpose and requirements for each action. In addition, a corresponding appendix includes reference detail for each of the permits. This infor~ation can be used directly in developing the application and as a reference for project personnel planning specific project features. Since each appendix contains a large volume of specific information, it is being reproduced in limited quantities and is not included with all copies of the report. This document is intended as a limited update on the April 1980 version. In the interests of economy, duplication of material has been avoided where possible. As a result, reference is made to some of the material in the first version. 1.3 -Implementation Should the State of Alaska decide to build the Susitna Hydroelectric Project, a FERC license will be submitted in June 1982. Project schedules have been previously designed around this date. Also at that time, the other Federal, State and local permits identified in this document as critical to project implementation will be submitted. These permits include the Corps of Engineers permit~ six state permits and a Special Use Di~trict permit from Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The applications for these other permits will be prepared under Subtask 10.07 for execution by the APA. The initial review of the regulatory requirements imposed by these regulations has identifed no information which is not being produced by the study. 1-2 . ' .. : .•''. \l ',: . ' i ' ----: .~. ~-' ~ " .. l I'! j ,; lj l ': _j llr.· ' ~ -~ w ' ' ' 2 -FEDERAL PERMITS The Susitna Hydroelectric Project will come under the direct regulatory scrutiny of two Federal agencies, the FERC and the Corps of Engineers. In addition, numerous other agencies will have an opportunity to comment on certain aspects of the project during the permitting processes. The most significant regulatory requirement for the development of the Sus i tna project wi 11 be the FERC 1 i cen se. FERC is an independent comnission with jurisdiction over the pro,ject since it is a hydroelectric de.velop11ent involving Ff~deral lands. FERC will also assume a lead agency role in development of the Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). An EIS will be required due to provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act. The lead a~9ency is responsible for preparation, coordination and filing of the Feder·al EIS. The Corps requires permits for di schar9e of dredged or fi 11 materia 1 s, construction of structures, or work in navigable waters of the United States. For· purposes of this action, the Susitna River is considered a navigable water. 2.1-FERC License The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is authorized under the Federal Power Act, as amended, to regulate hydroelectric power development within the United States. As such, the Susitna Hydroelectric Project will come under the licensing authority of FERC. (a) Authority (b) The Federal Power Act was ori9inally enacted as the Federal Water Power Act in 1920. The act established the Federal Power Commission and established the authority of this independent corrmission to 1 i cense water po\'Jer projects on n av i gab 1 e waterways. Amendments to the act subsequently gave the Commission regulatory authority over interstate sales of electric power and natural gas. The Department of Energy Or'9anization Act of 1977 abolished the Federal Power Commission and transfe1red most of its authority, i ncl udi ng the hydropower licensing function to FERC. The jurisdiction by FERC extends to hydroelectric projects involvin9 U.S. Government land and/or facilities, projects on navigable waterways and projects connected to interstate market qrids. FERC jurisdiction is expected to apply to Susitna in the first t\'.0 areas mentioned. The Susitna River may be considered to be a navigable waterway, and lands of the U.S. Government will be needed to develop the project. Application Contents The contents of the Susitna FERC application will be governed by Section 4.41 of Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These 2-1 •' . "';1_'1·'··~;:·'' 11.: 1 J •.·~. g' In l j t ; . J ll 11 rules have been changed by the Commission this year in an effort to streamline requirer;.ents of project applicants! The initial proposed changes were issued on January 23, 1981, for public comment. In October 1981, the Commission approved a s~t_of final rules governing the application~ The rules were published in the Federal Register on November 13, and effective December 14, 1981. The final rules are nearly identical to the proposed r·ules-in that there are no additional data requirements: The current rules require submission of an application (a brief summary document) and seven exhibits. The number of exhibits has been reduced from twenty-one in the previous set of rules. Material requirements regarding the project have not substantially changed; however, the format for the material is rrore concise and less repetitive~ For example, the new Exhibit E~ Environmental Report, comprises parts of five exhibits under the old format. The license application and exhibits will be compiled under Subtask 10.07. Most of this information will be extracted from the draft final feasibility report to be issued on March 15, 1981. Rewriting or reformatting to meet FERC ~"equi rements wi 11 be accompli shed as necessary. Thus, development of the feasibility outline has been coordinated with the license requirements to assure that all of the information necessary for the license appl·ication has been included in the fe;:.s i bi 1 i ty report. Table 2.1 is a. thorough list of requ·irements for the license application cross referenced to the feasibility report outline (as of October 15, 1981). The primary task and contributing tasks have been identified as the developers of the information. This list is the primary document to be used in developing the license application. (c) Format The text of the license application will be in a style consistent with other project documents. This format is specified in the project manual, Procedure No. 7 .4, ,and in a memo to project staff from J. Hayden dated February 20, 1981. A list of drawings needed for the license application, by exhibit, is in Table 2.2. The specifications for these drawings are shown directly out of the FERC regulations in Table 2.3. (d) Process The following paragraphs discuss the post-application FERC process. Figure 2.1 is a diagram of the process described. After the application is filed, FERC issues a docket number (for example: "Project No. XXXX") and begins a review of the documents for completeness. If the application is incomplete, FERC issues a ~'7~':'""'~···-:"'":~~: .. -~-·7-"''~'""'~'"::'"~:'!'-:"'"""''"c,~-----~~~---···-''"-'"''"..,....,.. .. ~"'-· r---~ ''"""'""·-~--~ .. ~----··---~·····---····--·---~---~~--··----·-· ..... ----'""" ........ ---·------- ·~~..... ''_, . ': I ,• t<: ,-. i I' I l I I l" l I I l I t J ' I f \ . ..,. J_: .:} ' --·- r1 r· r. [ ~ I. ,. I I, I' I. ~' I~ ' J t. [' -~ l1 LJ ' ' ~ ~ ! u· ' _$ ' u l j ··""' deficiency letter to the applicant.· When the application is rleemed complete, the public notice is issued and the public comment and interagency review process begins. Also at this time, the FERC staff initiates environmental impact statement and the analysis of the project application begins. At the end of the pt.hlic comment and review period, potential inter·venors must submit materials. The Commission wi 11 grant intervenor status as appropriate. Intervenors are entities which are full parties to all further project licensing proceedings. There is also a review and comment period for the Federal EIS which is written by FERC staff. If no intervenors submit petitions or none of the petitions are allowed, the process proceeds to Commission consideration at the end of staff review. If there are intervenors w·ith relevant issues, a hearing process is initiated. At the time of completion of the hearing process, an orde~ is drafted and the licensing issue is scheduled to go before the commission for action. At that time, FERC can issue the license with standard and special conditions as warranted. The applicant then has 30 days to accept the conditions or file for rehearing. The license provides authority to the licensee to operate and maintain the project for the licensing period of up to 50 years, under specified conditions and gives the licensee the right to exercise power of eminent domain in acquiring project land and water rights. For a major license action, the FERC licensing time is targeted to take from 18 to 24 months. The addition of the hearing process would add about one ,Y.ear to the processing time. Since a hearing can be expected on a project of the magnitude of Susitna, the expected time for licensing would be 24 to 36 months. Experience with the licensing process has shown that processing can frequently be delayed for extended periods due to inadequate exhibit preparation or interventions. However, FERC recently has been maintaining close control on 11 fast-tracking 11 the processing applications. There are indications that lead-·time requirements shQuld be rrore stable in the future. {e) Coordination During the early portion of the study, it was intended that all coordination with outside agencies would be documented in a manner that it would be included in the license application. This approach has proved to be impractical as there are numerous contacts between agencies and the study team on a da i 1 y basis. Documenting this sort of coordination in a license application would be useless, due to volume and tedious nature of contacts. Additionally, M'lile prO\f'lding an extremely valuable information exchange, most agency contacts do not provide an agency viewpoint. The proposed rule changes affecting the FERC filing offered an opportunity to streamline a 'formal coordination' program. The main objective of this program is to document and address agency concerns as required by FERC. Thus, this 'formal' program consists of correspondence exchanges between key agencies and Acres, as the Alaska Power Authority's representative. 2-3 I I I I L u The FERC rules require docur:.entation of consultation with responsible agencies in six resource areas: water quality and use; fish, wildlife and botanical; historical and archeofogical; recreational; aesthetic and 1 and use. Table 2. 4 is a list of key agencies for each of these areas. This list includes the contacts for the formal coordination program. This program does not impact the Steerin~ Committee, Mitigation Task Force, APA•s public participation program or any other existing coordination activity. It will provide a concise set of correspondence reflecting agency viewpoints on the project developments for use in the FERC application. Other coordination activities will be summarized for presentation in the FERC license application. Table 2.5 is a complete list of products to be distributed for agency comment. 2.2 -Corps of Engineers The Corps permitting program is authorized by Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Acts of 1899 and Sect idn 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act flmendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-500). Regulations covering the Corps permitting program are found in Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 320 through 329. Actiyities requiring permits fall typically under three categories: (a) Dams and dikes in navigable waters of the United States (b) Structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States (c) Discharges of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States. The Project will come under more than one of these areas of jurisdiction, but only one permit action is required. The application and procedure for obtaininq the Corps permit is essentially unchanged since the April 1980 design transmittal. The permit application will be prepared and submitted concurrently with the FERC application. No information is needed for the Corps application that is not submitted to FERC. At the present, consideration is being giv~n to dropping the requirement for the Corps permit where a FERC 1 icense 1s obtained. This consideration is due to a case pending in court and the movement towards relieving regulatory burden. It is expected that a permit will still be required in June of 1982. 2.3 -Other Actions It is possible that other Federal permits will be needed prior to completion of the project. High transmission towers will need to be 2-4 I ! ! ! t r I l I I I l ! I l l I t ! ' 1 \ I II I I I I I I IJ [ u u u L u [] permitted by the Federal Aviation Administratic,n. Any sanitary waste discharging facilities will need to be permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Neither of these permits will be needed initially, however, to complete the planning phase of the project. 2-5 I. t ! I I I I I i I I I I I I [ l L I L L L TABLE 2.1: LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ·(a) Initial Statement (b) Exhibit A -Project Description (1) Physical composition, dimensions, & . configurations of dams, spi 11 ways., penstocks, powerhouses and structures to be included in the project. (2) Reservoir data: Normal maximum water surface area and normal maximum water elevation (mean sea level), gross storage capacity and usable storage capacity of any impoundments {3) Number, type & rated capacity of turbines & generators (4) Number, length, voltage & inter- connections of primary transmission lines to be included in the project (5) Description of additional electrical/ mechanical equipment, {6) All lands of the U.S. enclosed within project boundary -total U.S. acreage (c) Exhibit B -Project Operation & Resource Utilization (separate for each operat- ional development) One for first dam; one for dual development (1) Description of each alternative site considered. {2) Description of alternative facility designs, processes & operations considered (3} Statement of operations: manual or automatic; annual plant factor, statement of operations in adverse, mean, high flow years {4) Estimate of dependable capacity & average annual energy production (i) Minimum, mean & maximum recorded flows at power plant intake, 2-6 Primary Contributing Source Documents Task Tasks 10 6 6 License Document 6.26 -.30 Feasibility Report 10.1 - 10.20 and 11.1 -11.20 6.26 -.30 Feasibility Report 10.14 and 11.13 6.26 -.30 Feasibility Report 10.16 and 11.15 8 Feasi bi 1 ity Report 12.3 - 12.6 6.26 -.30 Feasibility Report 10.17 - 10.19 & 11.17 - 11.19 2.04 -7.07 Map, land surveys 10.20 & 11.19 6.05 6.23 -6.24 6.26 -6.27 6.23 -.24 3 ( Ex hi b i t G ( 3 ) Feasibility Report 8.1-8.7 Feasibility Report 9 and 12.1 -12.3 Feasi b i 1 ity Report 12.1 & 13.6 Feasi b i1 i ty Report 15.3 Feasibility Report 15.3 \ i t I I I I . j I ' ! I " " ' II , I" I \ ' ' ' ; l' I., l I. f. [ License Application Requirements (cont) account1ng for evaporation, eak- age, minimum flow re1eases or other flow reductions; flow duration curve indicating period of record of gauging stations used; Critical streamflow used to determine dependable capacity (ii) Area-capacity curve and rule curve showing use of storage (iii) Hydraulic capacity of plant, flo & efficiency, generator output (iv) Tailwater rating curve (v) Curve of power plant capability vs. head at maximum~ normal, minimum head (5) Statement of system & regional power needs & monner in which project powe will be used including on-site uses (i) Load curves and tabular data ( i i ). Detai 1 s of conservation & rate design programs and their his- toric and projected impacts on system loads (iii) Amount of power to be sold and identity of proposed purchaser: {6) Plans for future development of the project. (This section will not be significant if a joint Watana & Devil Canyon application is submitted.) (d) Exhibit C -Construction Schedule Tfuay be supplemented with a bar chart) (1) Commencement and completion dates for major project works (2) Proposed date of first commercial operation for each major facility and generating unit. Primary Task 9.03 .. · Contributing Source Tasks Documents 6 Feasibility Report 15.3 6 Feasibility Report 15.3 6 Feasibility Report 15.3 6 Feasibility Report 15.3 DSR & revisions, Feasibility Report 5 & 6 Feasibi 1 ity Report 5.5 6.35 DSR 11.04 NA Feasibility Report 16.3 Feasibility Report 15 l i l l !'' _j 1 I ' I I ~~ ~~ 1 .. t L li JJ License Application Requirements (cant) (e) Exhibit D -Costs & Financing (1) Statement of estimated costs (2} (3) ( 4} (i) Cost of land or water rights (ii} Total costs of all major works (iii) Indirect construction costs (such as construction camps equipment, and co~nissaries) (iv) Interest during construction (v} Overhead, construction legal, cant i ng·enc i es Statement of previously constructed water power facilities E$timate of takeover price at cost of license period Statement of average annual cost. of the project, specifying projected changes in life cycle costs over the financing and licensing period including: (i) Cost of capital (equity & debt) ( ii) Local, state & federa..l taxes {iii) Depreciation or amortization (iv) Operatinn & maintenance expenses including interim replacements, insurance, administration and general expenses, and contingencies ( 5) Estimated annual value of project power based on contract price for sale of power or average annual cost of equivalent from lowest cost alter- native source over financing or licensing period 2-8 Primary Task 11 NA NA 11 11 Contributing Tasks 9.03 9.03 6.37 Source Documents Feasibility Report 14, 14.1 14.4 14.2 13.6 & 16.2 Feasi bi 1 ity Report 16.2, 13.4 Feasibility Report 15.3 Feasibility Report 16.1 & 16.2 j· I I 1 1 ' j l 1 i I I 'I I I I I I I_ I I_ L L License Application Requirements (cont) (6) Statement describing other electric energy alternatives (gas, oil, coal, nuclear, other hydro) (7) Consequences of license application denial and future use of site withou project (8) Sources and extent of financing and annual revenue available to meet the costs identified in paragraphs (e)(l) and (4) (f) Exhibit E -Environmental Report Information must be organized and referenced per subparagraphs below~ If information is not applicable, provide a brief explanation why it is not (see section (f) for more details). Primary Task (1) Report (E-1) General description of 7 locale, project location and environment (2) Report (E-2) Water Quality & Use: 7.04 Discuss quality & flows, contain baseline data to determine normal & seasonal variation, impacts, mitigations & protection (i) Description of existing instream flow uses of streams af·?ected by the project, water discharged (ii) Description of existing water quality seasonal, vertical, horizontal variations in parameters (iii) Description of proposed reser- voirs (i.e., surface area, volume, flushing rate, shoreline, etc) (iv) Quantification of construction impacts (v) Measures recommended by federal and state agencies for protect- ing and improving WQ and stream flows Contributing Tasks 6.36 -.37 11 7/3 7.04 7/6 7.04 7.04 Source Documents Feasibility Report 6.1, 6.4, 6.5 Feasibility Report 8.8 and other sources Feasibility Report 16.2, 16.3 Exhibit E will be identical in format to the feasibility report Part II Coordination letters Steering Corrmittee • 11 . . 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I. l [ License Application Requirements (cont) Primary Task -------~(-v~i~)~D~e-s_c_r~ip-t~i~o-n--o=f-g_r_o_u_n~d-w-at~e-r---------+-­ expectation of impacts (vii) Appendix E-2A, Copy of dated letter regarding WQ certificate Appendix E-2B, Coordination: (3) Letters & response from key agenci2s; Summary of task force and committee activities, and other information coordination Report (E-3) Fish, Wildlife & Botanical Resources: description, impacts, mitigation enhancement of resources; consul- tation & coordination (i) Description of resources of pro- ject area & vicinity including transmission ROW and downstream areas (ii) Description of impacts on fish, wildlife and botanical resources (iii) Mitigation measures or facilities recommended by state and federal agencies; adaptation of those measures (iv) Further information on m~tigation measures and facilities A Functional design drawings B Description of operation and maintenance procedures for mitigation facilities C Implementation of construction schedule for mitigation faci 1 ities D Cost estimates for mitigation measures E Sources & financing for mitigation measures F Location map of proposed facilities Appendix E-3: Coordination Documentation ?-10 .... 7 7 Contributing Tasks 7.04 10.04 10.04/7 7.09 -.14 7. 09 -.14 7.09-.14 7.09 -.14 7.06 Source Documents i I II I I j I I" I .I I' l I, I ,, ' l t 1 :I I I I I I I I I I I l '~ License Application Requirements (cont) (4) Report E-4 Historic & Archeological Resources, Description, avoidance, mitigation, coordination (i) Description of discovery measure recommended by federal/state agencies (ii) Results of subsurface testing work recommended by agencies (iii) Identification of H&A sites affected (iv) Description of direct & indirect impacts of the project on sites listed or eligible for the National Register (v) Management plans for avoidance o mitigation of impacts on H&A sites (vi) Schedule, cost estimate and financing for mitigation measure (vii) Only 5 copies of survey, · inventory, & subsurface testing reports containing specific site and property information Appendix E-4: Documentation of consultation with historical and archeological agencies (5) Report (E-5) Socio-Economic Impacts: Impacts on employment, population, housing, income, services, tax revenue, etc. ( i) ( i i) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Definition of impact area Description of employment, population, & personal income trends Evaluation of in-migration impacts on local 'government facilities and services On site manpower requirements & payroll including monthly projections Origin of construction person- nel and impact to the area Housing impacts 2-11 Primary Task 7 7.05 Contr ·j but i ng Tasks 7.06 Source Documents I l . \ l ] I I I 1 License Application Requirements (cant) (~ii) Displacem~~t of current residences & businesses (viii) r~pact on local government of forced expenditures versus revenues Primary Task (6) Report (E-6) Geological and Soil 5.08 Resouces: G&S resources in project area and other affected lands. Report may be su1plemented with maps. (i) Detailed description of geological features, including bedrock lithology, stratigraphy, glacial features~ etc. (ii) Description of the soils including types, characteristics, erodability & potential for mass movement (iii) Description of existing hazard areas, including earthquakes, faults, seepage, subsidence, erosion & mass movement, areas which could be effected by reservoir fluctuation, etc. (iv) Description of anticipated erosion, mass movement & other impacts (v) Mitigation measures to reduce impacts on soils (7) Report (E-7) Recreational Resources Proposed recreation plan describing utilization, design & development of project recreational facilities and pub 1 ic access (i) Description of area within or in vicinity of the proposed project boundary included in: -National Wild & Scenic Rivers System -National Trails System -Wilderness Area 2-12 7.08 Contributing Tasks 4.12 6.29 -,.30 Source Documents I ,, I i I ' ' ' I I ! t i i Tfr·.·.·. 1 ] 1 :I 'I I ' ; ·.·1. I I I I 1 1 License Application Requirements {cant) Primary Task Detai ed description of existing recreational facilities and public facilities to be provided no later than 3 years from project operation, ultimate deve~lopment 5.08 {iii) Provision for shoreline buffer zone within project boundary above normal maximum surface e lev at ion (iv) Estimates of existing & future recreational use at the project (v) Development schedule and cost estimate; source and extent of financing (vi) Agency recommendations (vii) Drawing or drawings including -Project lands, rec. facilities, access roads & trails, camping facilities -initial develop- ment Recreational facilities planne for future development -Project lands reserved for other uses -Project boundary at all recreation area, referenced to i Exhibit G drawings. Appendix E-7 Documentation of consul- tation with agencies for recreational planning. (8) Report (E-8) Aesthetic Resources: Descr1pt1on, impacts, mitigation, enhancement (i) Description of aesthetic character (ii) Description of impacts from construction and project presence {iii) Mitigation measures, including architectural design, landscaping & other reasonable treatJTlent 2-13 - Contributing Tasks 4.12 6.29 -.30 10 Source Documents t1 ( f' l .1 I _,.;, 1. ~ .... ,.J License Application Requirements (cont) - Maps, drawings & photographs sufficient to provide an understanding {per specs of paragraph 4. 32). Appendix E-8 Documentation of consultation with involved land management agencies {9) Report (E-9) Land Use Primary Task Contributing Tasks 10 Source Documents Descr1pt1on of existing uses and 7.07 occurence of post project uses report may reference land use discussions in other portions of Exhibit E. Prepared in consultatio with zoning and land management authorities. (i) Description of existing land use including wetlands, floodlands & U.S. lands (ii) Proposed land use (iii) Illustrative maps, drawings, other graphics necessary to clearly illustrate project. (10) Report (E-10) Alternatives Environmental assessment of alternatives (i) Alternative sites considered (ii) Alternative facility designs processes & operations (iii) Alternative electrical energy sources (gas~ coal, other hydro) (iv) Consequences of license denial (11) Report (E-11) List of Literature (g) Exhibit F -General Design Drawings: Drawings of principal project works described in Exhibit A and supporting design information. (1) Drawings must show all major project structures in s.fficient detail to provide a full under- standing 6.34 DSR 6.03 6.03 6. 32 - . 33 6.37 -.38 7 All Primary Subtasks 6,.26 -.27 Battelle Report Feasibility Report 10 & 11 11 11 11 11 ~~ j I I I I I License Application Requirements (cant) ( i) ( .. ' ,,, (iii} (iv) Plans Elevations Profiles Sections (2) Preliminary design drawings may be submitted. Final exhibit may be submitted at any time during the process. Final F must be submitted prior to commencement of construction (3) Design Report demonstrating safety and adequacy (i) assessment of site suitability and rim stability based on geological and subsurface investigation, soils and rock borings, etc. (ii) Copies of boring logs, geology and test reports, etc. (iii) Identification of borrow areas, quarry sites and estimate of required quantities {iv} Stability & stress analyses of all major strutures & abutment slopes under all loading conditions including seismic and hydrostatic up to probable max. flood (v} Bases for seismic loading and spillway design flood (h} Exhibit G-Project Map(s): Sheets must be numbered consecutively with small insert showing entire project -in accordance with FERC specifications (4.32) A final Exhibit G must be submitted at a later date if any change in project boundary occurs. 2-15 Primary Task 6.26 - .27 Contributing Tasks Source Documents Separate from Feasibility Report Close out Subtask 2.15 Geotech Reports 1~80 -1981 su~1task 2 .13 Preliminary Design Criteria plus new Information Design Criteria Feasibility Report 10 & 11 l f f' I l I I ··a·~.:.~ ~ "! u 1,( . ;:: •J IJ " ' 1~. . I: I )i, I I. License Application Requirements (cant) The map must show: (1) Location of project and principal features (2) Project boundaries described for: (i) Impoundments {ii) Continuous features (iii) Noncontinuous features {3) Federal lands [see 16 U.S.C. pp. 796 {1) and (2)] (4) Non-federal lands 2-16 - Primary Contributing Source Task Tasks Documents I' !' I I I I I I I I 'I TABLE 2.2: FERC APPLICATION DRAWING LIST Exhibit A Project Description (see Exhibit F) Exhibit B Statement of Project Operation (1) Alternative site plans · (2) Alternative facility designs - plans~ layouts, etc. (3) Operation Schematic A. Watana (single dam development) B. Devil Canyon and Watana {system development) (4) Operation graphs and charts (various - can be in figure form) Exhibit C Construction Schedule {1) 'Schedule bar chart (optional) Exhibit D (No Drawings) Exhibit E (see last item on this list) Exhibit f General Design Drawings (Project features to be illustrated are described in Exhibit A. A separate set of drawings is to be provided for each of Watana and Devil Canyon development~~ except where typical designs allow reference.) (1) (2) (3) Site P1 an System Profile: showing river profile~ dam, penstock~ powerhouse, spillway, intake~ impoundment Princip1l Project Structures: Drawings of principal structures, showing plan elevation~ profile, and section views as needed for clarity. Separate or composite drawings should include: A. Dams and diversion structures -plan and elevation -sections -details (e.g. structural fittings~ materials specs) -spillway, tailrace locations B. Spillway -plan 9 profile and sections -spillway rating curve 2-·17 ~~~:;~~; ... ,·.~-.:t~~~·~:.~):'. "!·· . .J'"':·:· 9 ,,·· ~:: - Reference to FERC Regulations 4.41 (c)(1) 4.41 (c)(2) 4.41 (c)(3) 4.41 (c)(4)-(5) 4.41 (d)(1)-(2) 4.32 4.41 (b) 4, 32 (c) 4.32 (c) ll; u, H: ' ~~~ u . u; u I u I I I I I ,I I C. Intake Strucures and Power Tunnels -plan, profile, and sections -details (e.g., gates, penstock transitions) D, Powerhouse -general layout profile and details -floor plans -intake and penstock locations electrical single line diagram E. Switchyard plan and elevation -structures and details -electrical single line diagram (for powerhouse, transmission and switchyard) F. Transmission Lines -transmission corridor (refer also to Exhibit G) typical transmission structure primary transmission lines (no., length, voltage, interconnections) G. Turbines and Generators -manufacturer's drawings, as appropriate H. Appurtenant Equipment -mechanical, electrical and transmission equipment, as appropriate I. Reservoirs and Impoundments plan view (showing water levels, surface area, project boundaries) -area and capacity c~rves J. Construction Facilities -camps and facilities, etc. K. Land Stat us -including iands of the U.S. (see also Exhibits E(9) and G) L. Access Roads site details (see also Site Plan) -routes (see also Project Map) 2-18 4. 41 ( b) ( 4) and 4. 32 (b) 4.41 {b)(3) 4~41 (b)(5) 4.41 (b){2) See also 4.41 (n)(2)(i) Exhibit E, Sect. {9) 4.41 (b) 4.32 (b) •, n r I' ! !' ' ,. ~~ ' ( l l r l I ! I l I l I l l ' l l Uti u u I u I I I I I I Exhibit G Project Map One or more sheets conforming to the specifications of 4.32 and including a key plan on each sheet, showin~: 4.32 (1). Location of Project and Principal Features: 4.41 (h)(l) [dams, powerhouses, reservoirs, switchyards, transmission line corridors (licensed with project), connection with intertie systems access roads, recreation faciiities, construction fhcilities] (2). Project boundaries: (may be shown in more detail on principal project structure drawiangs, e.g. reservoirs, access routes, transmission corridors) (3). Federal and Non-Federal Lands 4.41 (h) (2) 4.32 (b) (3) 4.41 (h)(3)-(4) Exhibit E Environmental Report 4.41 {f) Note 1: (*) indicates that drawings are·specified in the requirements. Lack of an (*) indicates drawings which are suggested for descriptive purposes. Note 2: In general, drawings within different reports of Exhibit E may be consolidated. Effort should be made to make Exhibit E as complete a document as possible, i.e., when cross referencing drawings between Exhibits, other Exhibits should refer to EAhibit E where possible. It may be useful to repeat drawings in more than one Exhibit (1). General Description of Loeale A. location and environmental setting maps 4.41 (f)(1) (2). Report on Water Use and Quality A. descriptions of project reservoirs 4.41 (f)(2)(iii) -reservoir plans -river and reservoir profile B. description of mitigation measures 4.41 (f)(2)(v) -functional drawings for facilities -operational curves C. descripton of groundwater 4.41 (f)(2)(vi) groundwater table and profiles -location map of springs, wells, artesian flows, etc. -mitigation measures 2-19 '. - ,, i I 1 I. l t I l (3). Report on Fish, Wildlife, and Botanical Resources A. description of existing resources -general and/or area maps showing location, size, distribution, density (etc) of biotic communities 4.41 (f)(3)(i) B. description of mitigation measur·es or faci 1 iti es -functional design drawings* 4.41 (f){3){iv) * 4.41 (f)(3)(iv)(A) * -implementation, construction and operation schedule* 4.41 (f)(3}(iv)(C)* -location map of facilities* (4). Report on His. and Arch. Resources -schedule for implenting the mitigation management plan* -location maps ) 5 copies -photos and inventory data) only (5). Report on Socio-Economic Impacts -map of socioeconomic impact area (6). Report on Geological Soil Resources 4.41 (f){3)(iv)(F) 4.41 (f){4)(vi)(A) 4.41 (f)(4)(vii) 4.41 (f) (5)(i) A. Maps and drawings (as required to describe -geologic features 4.41 (f)(6)(i) -soils 4.41 (f()6)(ii) -location of potential geological and soil hazards 4.41 (f)(6){iii) -mitigation measures and facilties 4.41 (f)(6)(v) (7). Report on Recreation Resources -drawi~g or drawings covFring entire project area showing specified details* {8). Report on Aesthetic Resources A. Drawing or drawings sufficient to provide understanding of resources* -aesthetic character of land -impacts from construction and presence of facilities -mitigative measures (9). Report on Land Use -aerial photos, maps, drawings or graphics to show location, extent, and nature of land use* { 10). A iter natives -alternative site plans -alternative facility designs 2-20 4.41 (f){7){vii)* 4.41 (f)(B){iv)* 4.41 (f)(B)(i) 4.41 (f)(B)(ii) 4.41 {f)(B)(iii) 4.41 (f){9)(iii)* 4.41 (f)(10)(i) 4.41 (f){lO)(ii) * I l ! j t-- fJ IJ u IJ I .II I I TABLE 2.3: SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAPS AND DRAWINGS [~ 12,032] § 4.32 Specifications for maps and drawings. All required maps and drawings must conform to the following specifica- tions, except as otherwise prescribed in this chapter: {a) Each original map or drawing must consist of a print on sil\'er or gelatin 35mm microfilm mounted on Type D (334" by 7o/g") aperture cards. Tv .. ·o duplicates must be made of each original. Full-sized prints of maps and drawings must be on sheet£, no smaller than 24 by 36 inches and no larger than 28 by 40 inches. A space fh·e inches high by seven inches wide must be provided in the lower right corner of each sheeL The upper half of this space must bear the title, numei"kal and graphical scale, and other pertinent information concerning the map or drawing. The lower half of the space must be left clear. If the drawing size specified in this paragraph limits the scale of drawings described in paragraph (c) of this section, a smaller scale may be used for those drawings. (b) Each map must ha-ve a scale in full-sized prints no smaller than one inch equals 0.5 miles for transmission lines, roads, and similar linear features and no smaller than one inch equals 1,000 feet for other project features. 'Vhere maps at these scales do not show sufficient detail, larger scale maps may be required under §4.3l(f). Each map must show; (1) True and magnetic meridians~ (2) State, countY. and town lines; and (3) Boundaries of public lands and resen·atwns of the United States [see 16 U.S.C. 7960) and 12)]. if any. If a ;public land survey is available, the maps must show all lines of that survey crossing the project area and all official subdivisions of senions for the public lands and reservations, including lots and irregular tracts, a~ designated on the official plats of survey that may be obtained from the Bureau of Land 1-.fanagement, ¥lashington, D.C., or examined in the local iand survey office; to the extent tha~ a public land survey is not a\'ailable ior public lands and reservations of the United States, the maps must show tht· protractions of townships and section lines, which, if possible, must be tho~t.· rcC'o~mzed by the Federal agency administering those lands. (c) Drawings depicting detail§ of project structures must have a scale in full-sized prints no smaller than: (1) One inch equals 50 feet for plans, elevations, and profiles; and (2) One inch equals 10 feet for sections. (d) Each map or drawing must be drawn and lettered .to be legible when it i.s. re~uced to a pri?t that is 11 inches on its shorter side, Following notificatiOn to the apphcant that the application has been accepted for filing [see § 4.31(c)], prints reduct·d to that size must be bound in each copv of the application which is required to be submitted to thr. Commission or pwvided to any person, agency, or other entity . . 0144 F.R. 61328 (October 2;\, 19791. • 05 Historical record.-Section 4.32 origi- nated in Order 518, 39 F.R. 40942 (11/22/74), and was amended in Order 570, 2-21 42 F.R. 40190 (8/9/77), and in 44 F,R . Order 54, 61328 (10/25/79), effective 11/26/ri. r .. ~ Jj fj IJ IJ I I] .u I] u u u 0 u ' . m I I IJ II TABLE 2.4: FORMAL COORDINATION GROUP Water Quality and Use Group 1. Mr~ John Katz cc: Mr. Alan Carson Alaska Department of Natural Resources Pouch M Juneau, Alaska 99811 Alaska Department of Natural Resources 323 East 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 2. Regional Administrator Region X cc: Judy Swartz U.S. Environmental Protection U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 South Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101 3. Col. Lee Nunn District Engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Anchorage District P.O. Box 7002 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Fish, Wildlife and Botanical Group 4. Mr. Keith Schreiner Regional Director, Region 7 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1011 E. Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska 99503 5. Robert McVey cc: Director, Alaska Region National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA P.O. Box 1668 Juneau, Alaska 99802 Agency Mai 1 Stop 443 Region X EPA 1200 South 6th Avenue Seattle, Washington, 98101 Mr. Rcn Morris Director, Anchorage Field Office National Marine Fisheries Service 701 C Street Box 43 Anchorage, Alaska 99513 6. Mr. Ronald 0. Skoog Commissioner cc: Mr. Thomas Trent State of Alaska 7. ~tate of Alaska Department of Fish and Game Juneau, Alaska 99801 Mr. Ernst W. Mueller cc: Commissioner Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Juneau~ Alaska 99801 2-22 Department of Fish and Game 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Mt". Bob Martin Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation 437 E Street, 2nd Floor Anchorage, Alaska 99501 IJ (j [] IJ IJ ·u. ~ TABLE 2.4: FORMAL COORDINATION GROUP (Cont'd) Historical and Archeological Group 8. Mr. John E. Cook Regional Director 9. 10. Alaska Office National Park Service 540 West Fifth Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Mr. Robert Shaw State Historic Preservation Officer A 1 ask a Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks 619 Warehouse Avenue, Suite 210 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Ms. Lee McAnerney Commissioner Department of Community & Regional Pouch B Juneau, Alaska 99811 Recreation Group 11. Mro John E. Cook Regional Director Alaska Office National Park Service 540 West Fifth Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 12. Mr. John Katz Alaska Department of Natural Resources Pouch M Juneau, Alaska 99811 13. Mr. Lee Wyatt Planning Director Matanuska-Susitna Barough Box B Palmer, Alaska 99645 cc: Mr. Larry Wright National Park Service lOll E. Tudor Road, Suite 297 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 cc: Mr. Alan Carson Alaska Department of Natural Resources 323 East 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99b01 Affairs cc: Mr. Larry Wright National Park Service 1011 E. Tudor Road, Suite 297 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 cc: Mr. Alan Carson Alaska Department of Natural Resources 323 East 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 2-23 - I' j u u TABLE 2.4: FORMAL COORDINATION GROUP (Cont 1 d) Aesthetics and Land Use Group 14. Mr. John Rego Bureau of Land Management 701 C Street Anchorage, Alaska 99501 15. Mr. John Katz A 1 ask a Department of Natural Resources Pouch M Juneau, Alaska 99811 16. Cook Inlet Region Corporation General 17. Mr. Tom Barnes Office of Coastal Management Division of Policy Development and Planning Pouch AP Juneau, Alaska 99811 I I cc: Mr. Alan Carson 2-24 Alaska Department of Natural Resources 323 East 4th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ,, L f r ~ ' ' I' l {· l 1 . i l j L { i ' l' i• i l ! l I {· l l ·. l l i t • ,, -.... -.. ~'. t~ < • . ·· m n D r~ j \ (j IJ IJ u u u 11 ~ ~ I I .. E I I I TABLE 2.5: FORMAL COORDINATION PLAN -PRODUCT LIST Document 1. P.O.S. and Revisions 2. Summary Task 7 Year End Report 3. Development Selection Report 4. 1980 Annual Reports a. Fish Ecology b. Plant Ecology c. Big Game, Birds & Non-Game Mammals, Furbearers d. Land Use e. Sccio-economics f. Cultural Resources 5. Instream Flow Study Plan 6. Preliminary Screening of Alternate Transportation Corridors 7. 1981 Annual Reports (drafts) 8. Draft Feasibility Report - Environmental Component 9. Draft Feasibility Report -Total 10. Transmission Line Corridor Screening Closeout Report 11. Fish and Wildl~fe Mitigation Policy FWB -Fish, Wildlife and Botanical A -Aesthetics, Land Use HA -Historic and Archeologic R -Recreation fiJQ -Water Qua 1 i ty G -General 2-25 Approximate Date Feb/Sept/80 Oct/81 Nov/81 October/81 December/81 January/82 r~ay/82 March/82 March/82 November/81 November/81 ,.. uroups All All All FWB FWB FWB ALU HA HA WQ, FWB, G All All All All All All I , l l l I I ! f l I l I I] IJ fJ 11 IJ IJ IJ IJ I i r ---·-----------~-··-----------------:------ ' t (0) {1) (.3} PrePlJre license App I I cet I on -~ Appl I cat ton et FERC 1 docketed ~ FERC Staff review ~ Is \2) Comply with Deflc ency Letter App f l cat I on---NO---... complete? l YES Apgitcatlon notice Additional lnforw~t1on +~---C.::~--e_' d+l s_t,_e_d_~_t~_!_~_t_r_•-------f-ran--a-pip 11 cant es necessary ,-agenc 1 es _ + (4) FERC staff (5) E!S preparation (6) Agency review and ena¥ysls F.ERC staff comment 1 17l Lrlng?--YEs---, J Prehearlna confe~enci (9) ( 10) NO Orai hearing I Final brlefs flledi Admin. Judge For Appeal. remedy decIsIon ---1 ntervenor--+ prob I em or Water Oual11y For Z!!ppllasnt I abandoi Certlffcate ~ -and CZM Cert. Issued? 4-4,-----__;::.__ ____________ ...__ l YES Staff PQWer memo- r~ndLJn ~ssued + Comm Iss I on order drafted + Comm J ss len order Issued ~ Accept or RefJie ref I fe? ~ AcceP.t + Construct Proj~t Rehearing process FIGURE 2.1-FERC LICENSING PROCESS 2-26 - ! t l l I ~ ,, l ' I- I ! l l f1 IJ I "~ 'l ·~ 'j .11 IJ IJ IJ ·~ ll pr:~ IJ 3 -STATE PERMITTING At the time of submission of the FERC Application for License, submission of applications for State Permits necessary for project planning should also be made. Several of these permits are r-equired by Federal regulation as pr.erequisites to granting of the FERC License, while others are necessary for establishment of project priority and for planning within State agencies. The State permits required for project planning are: Permit/Certification Alaska Coastal Management Program- Certificate of Consistency Certificate of Reasonable Assurance (Water Quality Certification) Water Rights Permit and Certificate of Appropriation Permit to Construct or Modify a Dam Right-of-Way or Easement Permit Anadromous Fish Protection Permit State Agency Office of the Governor Department of Environ- mental Conservation Department of Natural Resources Department of Natural Resources Department of Natural Resources Department of Fish and Game Detailed Permit Summaries for these six permits are provided with the purpose of preparing for submission in June of 1982. For that reason, details regarding later submissions required for construction have been summarized only briefly. A number of additional permits will be required at various stages of design and construction. A listing of additional permits that may be required by the State at later phases of project development is provided in Table 3.1. Meetings It is ·intended that a presubmittal meeting will be held with the state a~enciE·S and the Corps of Engineers after a decision on the project has been made. This will most likely take place in April 1982. The purpose of the meeting will be to confirm permit needs and discuss specific app 1 i cation date requ·i rements. 3.1 -Alaska Coastal Mana~ement Program-Certificate of Cons-:sterii"~~ (a) A~ency Office of the Governor Division of Policy Development and Planninq (DPDP) 3-1 ) ' - 11 IJ I] IJ IJ IJ IJ ~ "l l,J IJ Coastal Zone Management Pouch AP, Juneau, Alaska 99811 Contacts: Tom Lawson, Wendy Wolf {907) 465-3540 Juneau (b) A~!-hority & Purpose Prior to the granting of the federal license and permits, Federal Lawl requires that the applicant•s 11 Certificate of Consistency .. is appr·oved by the State. The purpose is to ensure that project planning is consistent with state guidelines for development in areas defined as the coastal zone. (c) Applicability to the Susitna Project Watana DCITl is located within the limits of the definition of the coastal zone. Other portions of the project, namely transmission lines or access roads, will also fall under the scrutiny of the Coastal Manaqement Program if they are routed in the vicinity of the coast or the Susitna River. The segment of the upgraded intertie in the Anchorage vicinity will fall within the jurisdiction of either the Anchorage District or the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Coastal Management Programs. {d) Responsibility of Project Planners The responsi bi 1 ity of project pl anner·s and development engineers is to ensure that the guidelines of the Alaska Coastal Management Program are followed. Although there is little of a specific nature required by the guidelines, the general doctrine requires sound planning pri nc i pl es. The following guidelines which are applicable to the Susitna Project are ·included in the appendix to this section. Application Project in General Guidelines 6 AAC 80.070 Energy Facilities Access Roads 6 AAC 80.080 Transportation & Uti 1 iti es & Transmission Clearinq of 6 AAC 80.100 Timber Harvest & Processing Reservoirs Project in 6 AAC 80.130 Habitats General 1 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 15, Part 930 -Federal Consistency with Approved Coastal Management Programs. 3-2 i ' ' [} 11 !J IJ ~ '~ IJ Project General Project General in in 6 AAC 80.140 Air, Land & Water Quality 6 AAC 80.150 Historic, Prehistoric & Archeological Resources Intertie Anchorage District Program (e) Permit Requirements ( i) Letter stating that the proposed project will be carr-ied out in a manner consistent with the approved Alaska Coastal Management Progra~. This letter serves as the 'Consistency Certification.• (An optional application form may be used in place of the letter. The letter is generally preferred). (ii) A copy of the application for Federal License or Permit. (iii) There is no application fee. (f) Procedures (i) Applicant submits copies of the federal license and permit applications and the consistency certification to DPDP at the time of submittal of license application to FERC. (ii) A copy of the consistency certification is also submitted to the federal agencies (Corps, FERC). (iii) DPDP ensures timely public notice and may hold a public hearing. (iv) DPDP circulates the application and certification to affected state and local agencies and reviews comments. (v) Within 6 months of the initial receipt of application, DPDP responds in writing to the federal agenit:es to inform then of their findings. DPDP conc'~rrence with the Consistency Certification is required for granting of the Federal License. (g) Attachments (in Appendix) (i) Alaska State Regulations-6 AAC 80: Standards of the Alaska CMP. (ii) Permit directory excerpt: Alaska Coastal Management Program (iii) Copy of optional application form (iv) Criteria for approvin9 consistency certification (v) Anchorage District Plan (avail able in Columbia office) (vi) Definition of coastal zone (available in Columbia office) (vii) Matanuska-Susitna Borough CMP (Progress Report-available in Col unbia Office) 3-3 I I 'L ( l 1 l ) ' 1 I [} 1;1 J IJ 1'.1 j l l j IJ ~J ' ~] CJ I~ ~ 3.2 -Certificate of Reasonable Assurance-Water Quality Certification (a) Agency Department of Environmental Conservation {DEC) (b) Authority and Purpose Prior to granting of federal license and permits, the applicant must obtain a certificate from the DEC stating that the proposed activity will comply with federal water pollution control laws.l,2 The purpose of the certification is to provide reasonable assurance to the federal agencies that project planning is consistent with the stipulations of these laws. (c) Applicability to the Susitna Project The licensing of the Susitna Project ~s a hydroelectric project does not require obtaining an NPDES permit2 for the project as a whole. At this time, a dam is not considered to be a point source of pollution as defined under NPDES. (Although some pending litigation may alter this point in the future, permitting efforts are proceeding on this assumption.) For this reason, at the project planning stages, the Certificate of Reasonable Assurance takes the place of the State certification of the NPDES program. It should be noted that at future stages of the project, NPDES permits will be required if, for example, waste treatment facilities are to be constructed for use at project construction camps. (d) Responsibilities of Project Planners Compliance with the applicable portions of Section 401 of the FWPCA amendments as modified by the Clean Water Act is required. (e) Permit Requirements (i) A copy of the permit and license applications being submitted to the federal agencies. (ii) A letter to DEC requesting that certification be granted. Form 18-106 may also be used in lieu of a letter. It is suggested that this is used as a guideline for writing the letter. Specific requirements of the application form may be cross referenced to the License Application. Section A, B. C, D, E, 1 Section 401 of the Feder a 1 Water Po 11 uti on· Contra 1 Act Jlmendments of 1972, as modified by the Clean Water Act of 1977. 2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. 3-4 l .. ".i 't i 1 1 ~ 1 . . t .J ~1. ' J m'·;.· ' l l ~ ' . {iii) and S of the form are applicable for the certification of the Susitna Project. There is no application fee. (f) Procedures (i) At the time of the FERC submittal, submit the letter requesting certification and a copy of the federal license (FERC) and permit {Corps) applications to DEC. (ii) A copy of the letter requesting certification must be included in the FERC application [(Exhibit E -S~ct. 4.41 (f){2)(vii)]. (iii) DEC and the applicant will publish notice and receive comments. (iv) A public hearing will be held if deemed necessary. (v) The Certificate of Reasonable Assurance must be issued before the federal license may be granted. (g) Attachments (in Appendix) (i) Alaska Directory of Permits -Excerpt: Certificate of Reasonable Assurance {ii) DEC Form 18-106 Application for Certification of Reasonable Assurance (and instructions) {iii) Alaska State Regulations: 18 AAC 15.180 -Certification for Other Federal Licenses & Permits 18 AAC 15~130 -.170 Procedures referenced. (iv) Section 401, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972; PL ~2 -500. 3.3 -Water Rights Permit and Certificate of Appropriation (a) Agency Department of N~tural Resources Division of For~st~ Land & Water Management Contacts: Mary Lou Harle (general informaton) Dean Brown; Chief, Water Section Ted Smith; Director, Division of F,L, & W Management (907) 279-5577 {907) 276 2653 Anchorage (b) Authority and Purpose The purpose of this permit system is to ensure beneficial use of the waters of the State. The permit authorizes the applicant to construct 3-5 l l I f '~ ! 1'1 i .J lJ IJ ~:.1 . I I j : l I JJ ~' l ! aJ DJ aJ the proposed means of appropriation and the certificate provides approval of the constructed works. (c) Applicability to Susitna Project Although construction would not begin for several years, it is important to establish a priority date for use of the water in order to protect against competing applications. The priority date is established as the date of receipt of the application by DNR. Application at this time will also aid DNR in its resources planning responsibilities~ A water rights permit may be granted prior to the granting of the FERC license. In this case, the permit would be subject to FERC approval of the dam structures and project or other conditions that may be set by DNR. (d) Responsibility of Project Personnel With regards to this permit, there are no particular guidelines specified for project planning other than information required for the completion of the permit application. (e) Permit Requirements (i) Application Form: Application for rJater Right (ii) Additional Info Required (See Application Form) -map showing location of water source and area of use -copy of property ownership document or 1 and status documents ~ Statement of Beneficial Use of Water- (Form 10-1003A) if this is an existing water use Application for Permit to Construct or Modify a Dam (10-1015) (iii) Important Info for Application Form -4.(c) Does applicant own or lease the property at point of water withdrawal and over which water is transported? If yes -attach ownership documents 3-6 - Source Task 10 Exhibit G Land Status Report and Ex hi bit G N/A Info av ai 1 able at time of license appl ica- tion submittal Land Status Report (11 ! .J ~'1 r, j l r1 '. ' ;· \' ~ '1 ~;; ~.~ ~:: ~; Y' ·' " o.: ~~1: o·~ ,, <, ' a; 0 c: aJ I ~ T ~ If no -obtain an ea~e~ent of right-of-way and supply copy. Supply name, address, etc. of legal owner. -6. and 7. Info on water use schedule - quantity, use, time period. -8. Date expected to begin water use. (iv} $25.00 filing fee. (f) Procedures Exhibit B Exhibit C (i) Submit application and attachments to the Director, Division of Forest, Land, & Water Management, D.N.Re (ii} Concurrent Submittal of the Dam Safety Permit application is required. (iii} Public notice of the application for water appropriation must be made. (iv) Hearings may be held if objections are received. {v) The permit is issued for a period determined by the Director and may be subject to conditions set for the project. The permit allows the applicant to construct the proposed works. (vi) When the works are completed and approved, and after the appropriation of water has commenced, a Certification of Appropriation is issued. {vii) Note, the water rights are issued to the property owner, and are tranferred with the deed to land. (g) Attachments (i) Application for Water Right (ii) 1981 Alaska Directory of Permits Exerpt -Water Rights Permit (iii) State Regulations Article 2 -Appropriation of Water: 11 AAC 93.040 -.140 (iv) Alaska Statutes Title 46, Chapter 15 -Water Use Act 3.4 Dam Safety -Permit to Construct or Modify a Dam (a) Agency Department of Natural Resources Division of Forest, Land and Water Management Pouch 7-005 · 3-7 ' ll; ~:~ 0) rr ( ~fJ Q ~~ WJ Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Contact: Paul Janke, Civil Engineer Water Management Section (907) 276-2653 or 279-5577 (b) Authority and Purpose The purpose of the permit is to ensure that construction of or modification to a dam is performed ir a proper manner and that the resultiflg structure is safe. The pt:.:r~~--~ is required as a stipulation of the Water Rights Permit. (c) Applicability to the Susitna Project Especially in the case of a very large development such as the Watana Dam, DNR's dam safety approval is mainly contingent upon granting of the FERC license. DNR will perform a review of the structural design. The state regulations also make ptov·isions for inspections by a registered professional engineer. (d) Responsibility of Project Personnel (e) (f) Although there are no specific design standards set forth in the regulations, the regulations do stipulate that certain information be provided (Refer to 11 AAC 93.160 -.170) in the application. Additionally, planning of the construction schedule must include provisions for a schedule of inspections by a registered P.E. (11 AAC 93.170(c)). Application Requirements (i) Application Form 10-1015 -Application for Permit to Construct or Modify a Dam -general info on application -location, general description of dam and reservoir attachments specified in 11 AAC 93, Article 3 (See Table 3.2 -Dam Safety Application Requirements) (ii) Application Fee [11AAC 93.20 {b)(4)] Source Task 10 License various exhibits - Task 6 -For a storage capacity of 1000 ac-ft or more, $1,150 plus 15~ for each ac-ft over the first 1000 ac-ft; in no case more than $5,000 Procedures (i) Submit one completed application form (10-1015) and attachments for each dam to Division of Forest, Land and water Management, DNR. 3·-8 (g) (ii) Analysis of design, construction methods, operation schedules and maintenance schedules will be performed. The state office will accept a dam safety certification by FERC for any of the four areas mentioned above. For any portions not reviewed by FERC, the state office will review the work and certify to the dams' safety. (iii) Pending the satisfactory analyses, a certification of approval authorizing construction will be issued by the state office. (iv) DNR should be notified of project developments. Federal dam safety certifications (Federal 1 i cense issuance) or appropriate docLments allowing fur--ther analysis should be supplied to DNR. Attachments (in Appendix) ( . ' 1 I DNR Form 10-1015 -application (ii) State Regulations: ... 11 AAC 93.150 -.165 -· 11 AAC 93.170 -11 AAC 93.200 Dam Safety & General Requirements Construction of Large Dams Fee for Dant Construction Permit 3.5 -Right-of-Way or Easement Permit (a) Agency Depar·tment of Naturai Resources Division of Forest, Land and Water Resources Contact; Mike Franger; Permit Information Len Johnson; Lands Manager, South Central District (b) Authority and Purpose The Right-of-Way or Easement Permit is required for roads, trails, ditches, pipelines, drill sites, log storage, telephone and transmission lines or similar uses on State land. The purpose is to enable the State to give preference to the use of the land which will be of greatest economic benefit to the State and to aid DNR in planning of 1 and disposal. (c) Applicability to Susitna Project DNR is responsible for disposal of State lands. Therefore, DNR must be informed of the .locations of rights-of-way required for major project facilities such as transmission lines and access roads. Even though this particular permit is not specifically required at this time, DNR has indicated that they would like to see applications with preliminary information at the earliest possible time in order to aid them in their planning efforts. Additionally, witr~ regard to the lack of land ownership rights at the t·ime of submittal, the state tequires Easement Permits as a condition of the Water Rights Permit Appl icatiofi,. 3-9 ~·· ~.· u c c Construction activities may require additional permits at a later date. For all activities, a 11 Letter of Entry 11 is issued if the proposed development is approved. The Permit is not issued until the construction is adequately completed. {d) Responsibility of Project Personnel (e) There is no specific guideline set for planning of right-of-ways. At this time, the only responsibility with respect to this permit is to make application and include the plats, as specified. Permit Requirements (i) Application Form 10-112 -brief description and location of R-0-W 1 s -brief description of construction standards to be used -con~truction start and finish dates (proposed) (ii) Plats showing R-0-W locations -attach triplicate copies of letter-size plats -show centerline and boundary of R-0-W -show ties from centerline to establish monuments and section corner -show conflicts with other R-O-W's, 811 per Source Task 10 Exhibit A Exhibit F Exhibit C Exhibit G (iii) Application Fee {$10.00) (f) Procedure (i) Submit application, preliminary plats, and fee to the Director, Division of Forest, Land and Water Management of DNR. (ii) Terms, duration, and final approval are at discretion of the director. If pror.osed construction is approved, a 11 Letter of Entry 11 is issued which authorizes construction. (iii) After the construction is complete, and the as-built plans approved, the Right-of-Way Permit is issued. (iv) If proposed construction may impact waters of the state, permits from the fJJ< Dept. of Fish & Game and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may be required also. (g) Attachments (in Appendix) (i) Application for R-0-W Permit Form 10-112 (ii) State Regulations: 11 AAC 58.200 -R-0-W or Easement Permit 3-10 . i I I i ' .i [ .. . ,, i ~·, I ~· l ~' M u. n M u a a O; 3.6 -Anadromous Fish Protection Permit (a) Agency Department of Fish and Game (DF&G) Habitat Protection Contact: Tom Trent c/o Susitna Hydroelectric Studies (907) 274-7583 Anchorage (b) Purpose and Authority The purpose is to ensure that the construction of a hydraulic project or an activity affecting natural flow in an anadromous water body will be carried out in a manner so as to protect and preserve fish. (c) Applicability to Susitna Project Although anadromous fish have not been identified as using the Susitna River in the vicinity of the proposed dam, regulation of flows from the dam, project construction, and other activities may affect conditions downstream where a significant fishery is supported. Submission of an application for this permit at the time of the FERC submittal will aid the Dept. of Fish & Game in their planning efforts. Note that this permit is not required as ~ prerequisite to granting of the FERC license. The following project related activities may affect anadromous bodies of water. (i) Dam construction (ii) Construction material use/removal from riverbed (iii) Construction of access roads or transmission lines near or crossing stream banks. (iv) Regulation of flow releases. {d) Responsibility of Project Personnel No specific guidelines are provided with regards to protection of fish for application for this permit. The environmental studies being carried out under Task 7 and the application of criteria for completion of the FERC license application should provide adequate information to satisfy permit requirements in the planning stages. (e) Permit Requirements (i) Application Forms -General Inwater Application 3-11 Source Task 10 ' ' .. ' I ' ! ; r· I f, ' t. I: I, l l l j r. I ' 0 I 0_ 0. u 0 0 -Instream Flow Use Application -Material Removal Application (e) Permit Requirements (ii) Attachments Source (f) Full plans and specs for proper protection of fish and game in connection with the project. -For a dam structure include: Blueprints Statement outlining the necessity for the structure Materials to be utilized Proposed construction method Reservoir capacity -Apptoximate project schedule Map of project site (iii) There is no application fee. Procedures Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit B Exhibit F Exhibit F Exhibit A Exhibit C Exhibit G (i) Submit applicable applications and attachments to the Dept. of Fish and Game, Regional Habitat Supervisor (in this case, submit to Tom Trent). (ii) Each project is evaluated individually based on specific resource concerns. (iii) The DF&G will act on the application within 30 days. (Note, however, that the permit is required for construction, not fer planning. It may be the DF&G will require more detailed information which would not be avail~ble until a later date). (iv) Neither application fees nor public notices are required. (v) The Permit is issued on an annual basis. Renewals are made by specific request only. (g) Attachments (in Appendix) (i) Application forms -DF&G -General Inwater Application -Instream Flow Use Application -Material Removal Application (ii) 1981 Alaska Directory of Permits Excerpt -Anadromous Fish Protection Permit. 3-12 i I 'I 0' o: 0 0 0 0 I ~ W. D 0, TABLE 3.1: STATE PERMITS* Office of the Governor Alaska Coastal Management Program pept~ of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Air Quality Control Permit to Open Burn Air Quality Control Permit to Operate Certificate of Reasonable Assurance (W.Q.Cert.) Plan Review for Sewerage Systems or Water and Wastewater Treatment Works Solid Waste Disposal Permit Surface Oiling Permit Wastewater Disposal Permit NPD~S Certification Dept. of Fish & Game (DF&G) Anadromous Fish Protection Permit State Game Refuge Permit may be needed for intertie segment near Anchorage Fishways for Obstructions to Fish Passag'~ Critical Habitat Area Permit State Game Sanctuary Permit Dept$ of_ Labor -- Permits for Construction & Contractors (Severa 1) Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forest, Land, & Water Mgmt Burning Permit Conditional Use Permtis & Variances Land Use Permit (Special Land Use Permit) Permit to Construct or Modify a Dam Right-of-Way Easement Permit Water Rights Permit 3-13 Project Phase of Development Project Construction Construction Project Construction Construction Construction Constf'uction Construction Project (only if refuge 1 ands are impacted) No -N/A No -no 1 ands impacted No -no lands impacted Construction Construction Construction Construction Project Project Project ~, I . I ,. ;· ' ~' ~. 0 r u 0 0 0 0 a TABLE 3.1: STATE PERMITS (cont) Division of Parks Special Land Use Permtis State Park Noncompatible Use Permit State Park Use Permit DNR (Permits Not Described in Directory) Notice of Operations -Timber Harvest on State Land Open-to-Entry AS 38.05.077 lAAC 54.700-.730 Purchase of Al. ask a Lands 11AAC54. 060 R-0-W Lease AS 38.35 Preference Rights Occupied Tide & Submerged Land AS38.G5.320 Existing Forest Service Permit AS 38.05.087 Preference for Agricult. Purpos~s AS 38.05.069 De~t. of Pub.lic Safety (DPS) Div. of Fire Prevention Life & Fire Safety Plan Check for the Construction & Or.cupancy of Buildings Pel"mit to Use Dan~erous Fireworks Di v ~ of Troopers Perrnits fm" Oversize & Overwei ~ht Vehicles Dept. of Transportation & Public Facil~ties (DOTPF) Uti 1 ity Permit for Encroachment w/in Highway Ri~hts-of~Way Encro ac r.:nent Permit * Sources of lnf.nrmati on Alaska Admi ni strat ive Code Alaska Statutes Alaska Directory of Permits U.S. Codes & Regulations Contacts with State Agency Representatives 3-14 r~ \,_-.- if Project Phase of Development ) only if park ) 1 and is ) utili zed Construction ) ) ) may be ) ) app l i cab 1 e - depending on ) 1 and status ) ) ) ) Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction I I .! -! c.:: I --r ~--.J: ~· r J n IJ 0 0 t1 u 0 LJ 0 0 1l I u '1 1 ' u n ' ' u n .u ~- fl dl jW n w I f1 I l ! I.J n u ,-l r 'lllllt r1 \J TABLE 3. 2: DAi·i SAFETY :. ~:.,;.aT 11 AAC · 93. 160 ·--= .. ~,._ r.-R 4.L r· r· ! .. , • . . vL ... ll-.......... """\. ... • ..... • !\-tENTS. (a) No person may begin the cor:~~r ... :- tion, enlargement, alteration, or repair of a dam l 0 feet or more in height, or storing 50 acre-feet or more of water, without first submitting an application on a form provided by the commis- s~oner, .s~bmitting pl~E:~_,!S~!~q~tr,_~~)>Y. this_ sec- !I?n, paymg the fees required by sec. 200 of this chapter, and receiving a certificate of approval for the proposed work. "Alteration or repair" means only an alteration or reparr that directly affects the safety of th~ dam or reservoir and does not mean routine maintenance. (b) Plans must be prepared on a good grade of scale-stable tracing material. Tracings must be reproducible by standard duplicating processes. Plans and drawings must be of suftidently large scale and must have enough views with suitable dimensions to allow for ~omplete review and analysis of the propo::;ed project. After reviewing the information, the commissioner will notify the applicant in writing whether or not changes must be made. (c) Plans must incl\lde the following: (1} plans for a water measuring device that is capable of accurately measuring the total flow of the stream below the reservoir or the rate of discha.rge at the OiJtlet \ovorks; ? ' (2) a topographic map of the darri site show- ing the location of the proposed darn by town- ship, range, section, and quarter section, and the location of the spillway, outlet works=' borings, test pits, and material pits; [i.}(Jz tb1f G (3) a profile along the dam axis showing the locations, elevations, and depths of bor.JigS or test pits, including logs of any bore holes or test pits; and £x lu.hit ;:: (4} ~l maximum cross-section of the dam showing elevation and width of crest, slopes of upstream and downstream faces, thickness ef erosion control structures, location of cutoff and t~onding trenches, and ele-:rations, size, and type of outlet conduit, valves, and operating mechanism. (Eff. 12/29/79, Reg. 72) E~htlot+,: Authority: AS 46.15.020 AS 46.15.100 AS 46.15.080 AS 46.15.180 11 AAC 93.165. DAM MEASUREMENT. The height of a dam is measured as the vertical dis- tance from the natural bed of the watercourse of the downstream toe of the barrier, as deter- mined by tr.e commissioner, or from the lowest elevation of the outside limit of the barrier, if it is not across a watercourse, to the maximum storage elevation. (Eff. .12/29/79, Reg. 72) 3-15 A?PLl CM TI Oi~ RE~Ul f\C.i~i:t~TS 11 AAC 93.170. CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE DAMS. (a) This section applies to large dams, which are dams that are twenty feet or more in height or have a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet or more. (b) The following information must be sub- mitted along with the plans and. specifications required under sec. 160 of this chapter; EXtu. "''~~ II, !3, r (1) formulas and assumptions used in the de- sign criteria, test results, and detailed construc- tion specifications; {2) hydrologic data used in the development of flood forecasting for the drainage area; (3) a physical analysis and a permeability analysis of the materials used in the embank- ment and a stability an~ysis of the. structure; (4) an evaluation of earthquake effects in seismic zones III and IV {see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' publication TM 5-809-10/ NAVFCA P-335/AFM 88-3, Chapter 13, April 73); (5) a complete seepage analysis; (6) the type, location, and sizing of the out- let works; (7) the cype.f location, and records of the hydromet~c~rc-logical gauges appurtenant to the project; (8) foundation data and information on ' ' geological features, including ljgs of borings, geologic maps, profiles~ and cross-sections and reports of foundJ.tion stability; and (9) detailed drawings of th~ spillway, includ- ing a curve showing discha~ge in cubic feet per second versus gauge height of the resexvoir storage pool level, the fonnulas used in making the curve, detailed plans of the spillway struc- ture, cross .. sections of the channel leading to and from the spillway, and the spillway profik. (c) All specifications submitted must include provisions, acceptable to the commissioner, for adequate supervision by a registered professional engineer during the period of construction. The supervising engineer shall devise a schedule of incremental i'1spections and submit his fmdings in writing to the commissioner ,.,ithin 15 days after each inspection. £ )(tu fat-e l ! I ! I l l- l I I Fl u [J 0 0 0 0 D 0 ~~ 1 . l ' w n u r~ Ll 4 -LOCAL PERMITS As presented in the April 1980 report, only one local permit will be necessary for the Susitna project, the Talkeetna Mountains Special Use Permit... This permit is a special land use permit required by the Matunuska-Susitna Borough (MSB). Th purpose of the permitting program is to conserve the unspoiled beauty of the region, consistent with the use cf the lands resources by wildlife and men. The MSB is currently reviewing this and 3everal other special use permits for consolidation into a comprehensive plan. This activity will likely not be completed by next spring when the application is submitted~ There is no set requirement for a formal permit application. According to MSB planning personnel, a copy of the feasibility report detailing the plan with a cover letter requesting the permit will be sufficient. 4-1 __ .. "!' t '