Form FERC-80 FERC-80, Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Repo

Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC)
FERC Form 80

Licensed Hydropower Development
Recreation Report

Form Approved
OMB No. 1902-0106
Expires: 09/30/2010
Burden 3.0 hours

This form collects data on recreational resources at projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Federal Power
Act (16 USC 791a-825r). This form must be submitted by licensees of all projects except those specifically exempted under 18 CFR 8.11 (c).
Submit this form on or before April 1, 2009. Submit subsequent filings of this form on or before April 1, every 6th year thereafter (for example,
2015, 2021, etc.). Submit an original and two copies of the form to the Commission's Regional Office (specified in the cover letter to this form).
The public burden estimated for this form is three hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing the collection of information. Please send your comments about this
burden estimate, or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce the burden, to: Director, Division of
Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20426 and the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Desk Officer-FERC, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.
Failure to comply with this collection of information will not result in a penalty, if you were unaware that a valid control number assigned by the Office
of Management and Budget must be displayed on this collection of information.
Instructions:
a. All data reported on this form must represent recreational facilities and services located within the development/project boundary.
b. To ensure a common understanding of terms, please refer to the Glossary on page 3.
c. Report actual data for each item. If actual data are unavailable, then please estimate.

Schedule 1. General Information
1. Licensee Name:

8. Reservoir Surface Area at Normal Pool (acres): __________

2. Project Name:

9. Shoreline Miles at Normal Pool: __________

3. Project Number:

10. Percent of Shoreline Safely Accessible to the General Public by
Land Travel without Trespassing: __________

4. Development Name:
States Development/Project Traverses (List state with largest area
within the development/project boundary first):

11. Data Collection Methods (enter percent for each method used;
total must equal 100%):

5. State #1: _______
6. State #2: _______

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7. Type of Project License:
(check one)

Major _____
Minor _____

traffic count/trail count
attendance records
staff observation
visitor assessment
estimate

For the previous calendar year, enter only the licensee’s annual recreational construction, operation, and maintenance costs for the
development (project). Also, enter the corresponding annual recreational revenues.
Licensee’s Annual Recreation Costs and Revenues (In Whole Dollars)
Item

Construction, Operation and Maintenance Costs

Recreation Revenues for Calendar Year

12. Dollar Values
13. Length of Recreation Season
Summer: From (MM/DD) ____________ To ____________

Winter: From (MM/DD) ____________ To ____________

Number of visits to all recreational areas at development/project (in Recreation Days)
Period

Annual Total

Peak Weekend Average

14. Daytime
15. Nighttime
Respondent Certification: The undersigned certifies that he/she examined this report; and to the best of his/her knowledge, all data provided herein
are true, complete, and accurate.

__________________________
Legal Name

_______________________________
Title

_____________________________
Area Code/Phone No.

__________________________
Signature

_______________________________
Date Signed

_____________________________
Reporting Year Ending

Title 18 U.S.C.1001 makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willingly to make to any Agency or department of the United States any
false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation as to any matter within its jurisdiction.

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FERC Form 80

Licensed Hydropower Development
Recreation Report

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Schedule 2. Inventory of Recreational Resources
16. Enter data for each Recreational Resource Type (a). For Facility Capacity (f), of total available resources (b) + (c), compare the average total amount of weekend use (during the recreation
season reported on Schedule 1, Item 13) with the total combined capacity of these resources to handle such use and enter a percentage that indicates their overall level of use. Do not consider peak
weekend use (see Glossary). For example, if all available Boat Ramps are used to half capacity during non-peak weekend days, enter 50%. For all available Boat Ramps that are used beyond their combined capacity,
enter the appropriate percentage above 100.
No. of Available Resources
Recreational Resource Type
(a)

Access Areas. (No Facilities). Unimproved but well-known/popular sites which can be used to reach development/project
waters (including waters below a dam) without trespassing on other property. Such areas can be used for launching boats,
fishing, swimming, or other water recreational purposes.
Boat Launch Areas. Improved areas having one or more boat launching lanes and (a) are usually marked with signs, (b) have
compacted gravel or concrete surfaces, and (c) usually have adjacent parking lots.
Boat Launch Lanes. The number of lanes are determined by the total number of boats that can be launched easily at the
designated boat launch areas at one time.
Marinas. Public and Private facilities on or adjacent to the development/project waters for the docking, fueling, repair and
storage of boats, and which may rent boats and equipment, or sell bait or food.
White Water Boating. Access areas below a dam that can be used for rafting/kayaking.
Canoe Portages. Site located above and below a dam, diversion, or other obstruction where persons can launch and take out
canoes; and the improved, designated, and maintained trails connecting such sites.
Tailwater Fishing Facilities. Platforms, walkways, or similar structures to facilitate below-dam fishing.
Fishing Piers. Structures which are installed and maintained in development/project waters specifically for fishing. This code
excludes tailwater fishing facilities.
Parks. Designated areas which usually contain multiple use facilities (e.g., picnic sites, playgrounds, swimming beaches, and
boat ramps). Individual facilities within each park should be reported under the appropriate resource type (e.g. playground
areas, picnic areas, etc.)
Playground Areas. Have playground equipment, game courts/fields, jogging tracks, etc.
Trails. Improved pathways used for non-automobile recreational travel which (a) can be located on a reference map, and (b)
are designated according to type of use (hiking, bridle, trail bikes, snow mobiles, cross-country skiing). This category excludes
canoe portages.
Swimming Areas. Sites providing access to development/project waters where swimming facilities (bath houses, designated
swim areas, parking, and sanitation facilities) are available.
Picnic Areas. Areas designated and maintained for picnicking and which contain one or more picnic sites, each of which
includes a picnic table and in some cases cooking grills, trash receptacles, and a parking area.
Wildlife Areas. Natural areas and reserves specifically created and managed for the protection and propagation of wildlife and
the viewing of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Visitor Centers. Facilities located in a kiosk, pavilion or similar structure from which persons may obtain information about the
development/project, its operation, recreational facilities, and related items of interest.
Interpretive Displays. Facilities (exhibits and museums) which describe or explain archaeological, historic, or prehistoric
objects, structures, sites, areas, activities, artifacts, and materials.
Overlooks. Public areas to view natural areas/project features (e.g., pull-offs or vistas).
Hunting Areas. Public or private areas open to the general public for hunting.
Golf Courses. All types of golf areas, except miniature golf.
Cottage/Cabin Sites. Recreational dwellings which are seasonally rented by the public for recreational purposes.
Camping Areas/(Campgrounds). Areas containing two or more campsites, tent sites, or trailer/recreational vehicle (RV) sites
which accommodate overnight camping. This category does not include group camps.
Tent/Trailer/RV Sites. The total number of sites within Camping Areas that have been specifically developed for tent, trailer,
or RV use. This category does not include sites within group camps.
Organizational Camps. Camping areas that are maintained and operated by a specific entity but which may be used by other
persons or groups (scout camps, military base recreation camps, church camps, handicapped children camps).
Group Camps. Camping areas which are equipped with facilities to accommodate use by the general public. These areas
usually require registration or advance reservation.
Winter Sports. Any facility or site providing sports like skiing, sledding, ice skating, or ice fishing.
Other - such as informal/dispersed camping areas, unimproved trails, etc. (specify):

User
Free (b)

User
Fee (c)

Total
Miles/Acres
(e)

No. FERC
Approved
Resources
(d)
N/A

N/A
N/A
Acres
N/A
Miles
N/A
N/A
Acres

Acres
Miles

Acres
Acres
Acres
N/A
N/A
Acres
Acres
Acres
N/A
Acres
Acres
Acres
Acres
N/A
N/A

Facility
Capacity
(percent) (f)

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Licensed Hydropower Development
Recreation Report

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Glossary of FERC Form 80 Terms
Available Resources. Quantifies the availability of natural or man-made property or facilities for given recreational
resource type. This includes all recreational resources available to the public within the development/project
boundary. The resources are broken into the following categories:
User Free (Schedule 2, column b) - Those resources within the development/project that are free to the
public;
User Fee (Schedule 2, column c) - Those resources within the development/project where the
licensee/facility operator charges a fee;
FERC Approved Resources (Schedule 2, column d) - Those resources within the development/project
that are FERC approved. This includes specific recreation amenities, facilities, or sites required by the
Commission in the license or license amendment document, including an approved recreation plan or
report. This number does not necessarily have to equal the sum of user free and user fee resources.
Development. The portion of a project which includes:
(a) a reservoir; or
(b) a generating station and its specifically-related waterways.
Exemption from Filing. Exemption from the filing of this form granted upon Commission approval of an application by a
licensee pursuant to the provisions of 18 CFR 8.11(c).
General Public. Those persons who do not have special privileges to use the shoreline for recreational purposes, such as
waterfront property ownership, water-privileged community rights, or renters with such privileges.
Licensee. Any person, state, or municipality licensed under the provisions of Section 4 of the Federal Power Act,
and any assignee or successor in interest. For the purposes of this form, the terms licensee, owner, and
respondent are interchangeable except where:
(a) the owner or licensee is a subsidiary of a parent company which has been or is required to file this form;
or
(b) there is more than one owner or licensee, of whom only one is responsible for filing this form. Enter the
name of the entity that is responsible for filing this report in Schedule 1, Item 2.1.
Peak Use Weekend. Weekends when recreational use is at its peak for the season (July 4th weekend and other
holiday weekends). On these weekends, recreational use may exceed the capacity of the area to handle such use.
Major License. A license for a project of more than 2,000 horsepower (1.5 megawatts) installed capacity.
Minor License. A license for a project of 2,000 horsepower (1.5 megawatts) or less installed capacity.
Recreation Day. Each visit by a person to a development (as defined above) for recreational purposes during any portion of a 24hour period.
Revenues. Income generated from recreation facilities at project development. Includes fees for access or use of
area.