Sample FERC-587 filing

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FERC-587, Land Description, (Public Land States/Non-Public Land States (Rectangular or Non Rectangular Survey System Lands in Public Land States)

Sample FERC-587 filing

OMB: 1902-0145

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239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Ramya Swaminathan
Chief Operating Officer
T 978.226.1531
F 617.367.3372
[email protected]
www.free-flow-power.com

May 22, 2012

Kimberly Bose
Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, N. E.
Mailcode PJ – 12.1
Washington, DC 20426
RE: FFP Project 111, LLC Application for Preliminary Permit

Dear Secretary Bose,
On behalf of FFP Project 111, LLC, enclosed please find a completed application for a
preliminary permit pursuant to Section 4.30 of the Commission’s regulations for the
Lorella Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project.
If you have any questions regarding this filing, please do not hesitate to contact me at
978-226-1531.
Sincerely,

Ramya Swaminathan

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BEFORE THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

Lorella Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project

FFP Project 111, LLC
239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 01244
May 22, 2012
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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

Statement of Application
FFP Project 111, LLC applies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a
preliminary permit for the proposed Lorella Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project, as
described in the attached exhibits. This application is made in order that the applicant
may secure and maintain priority of licensing for the project under Part 1 of the Federal
Power Act while obtaining the data and performing the acts required to determine the
feasibility of the project and to support an application for license.

The location of the proposed project is:
State:
County:
Nearby Town:

Oregon
Klamath
Lorella, Oregon and Malin, Oregon

The exact name, business address, and telephone number of the applicant is:
FFP Project 111, LLC
239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 01244
978.283.2822
The exact name, address, and telephone number of persons authorized to act as agent
for the applicant in this application are:
Daniel R. Irvin
Free Flow Power Corporation
239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 01244
978.252.7631
[email protected]
Daniel Lissner
Free Flow Power Corporation
239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 01244
978.252.7111
[email protected]

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Ramya Swaminathan
Free Flow Power Corporation
239 Causeway Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 01244
978.226.1531
[email protected]
Jason Hines
Free Flow Power Corporation
2200 Rimland Drive, Suite 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
978.252.7112
[email protected]

4. Preference under Section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act
FFP Project 111, LLC is a domestic limited liability company, and is not claiming preference
under the section 7(a) of the Federal Power Act.

5. Term of Permit
The proposed term of the requested permit is 36 months.

6. Existing Dams or Other Project Facilities
The proposed project uses no existing dams or other existing principal project features.

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SECTION 4.32(a)

1. Identify every person, citizen, association of citizens, domestic corporation, municipality,
or state that has or intends to obtain and will maintain any proprietary right necessary to
construct, operate, or maintain the project;
FFP Project 111, LLC is the only entity that has or intends to obtain and will maintain any
proprietary rights necessary to construct, operate, or maintain the proposed property.
The project facilities will be located on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM). The addresses for the BLM offices are:
Bureau of Land Management
Oregon State Office
333 SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
Klamath Falls Resource Area of the Lakeview District
2795 Anderson Avenue, Building 25
Klamath Falls, OR 97603

2. Identify:
(i) Every county in which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be
used by the project, would be located:
The proposed project is located in the following county:
Klamath County, Oregon
334 Main Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601

(ii) Every city, town, or similar local political subdivision:
(A) In which any part of the project, and any Federal facilities that would be used by
the project, would be located:
The Project would not be located within any city, town, or similar political subdivision.

(B) That has a population of 5,000 or more people and is located within 15 miles of
the project dam:
The project would not be located within 15 miles of a city, town, or similar subdivision
with 5,000 or more people.

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(iii) Every irrigation district, drainage district, or similar special purpose political
subdivision:
Langell Valley Irrigation District
East Langell Road
Bonanza, OR 97673

(iv) Every other political subdivision in the general area of the project that there is a
reason to believe would likely be interested in, or affected by, the application;
Oregon 2nd Congressional District
Congressman Greg Walden
2182 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Senator Jeff Merkley
313 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Senator Ron Wyden
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(v) All Indian Tribes that may be affected by the project;
The applicant has identified the following Indian Tribes that may potentially have an
interest or be affected by the project using the National Park Service’s Native American
Consultation Database:
Klamath Tribe
Old Williamson Road
Highway 97
Chiloquin, OR 97620

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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

EXHIBIT 1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. General Configuration
The proposed project involves the construction of two new reservoirs, designated the
“upper reservoir” and the “lower reservoir”, connected by a penstock and tunnel
arrangement to create a closed loop pumped storage configuration. The total installed
nameplate capacity of the generating plant would be 1,000 megawatts (MW). The
project would operate in an off-stream pumped storage mode, utilizing off-peak electric
capacity at night or weekends to pump and store water for use in generating electrical
power during peak electrical hours. In addition, the project would provide ancillary
benefits to the electrical grid such as frequency and load regulation and support the
implementation of non-dispatchable generating resources such as solar and wind
power.
The project would consist of a new powerhouse, intake/discharge structures in the
upper and lower reservoirs, and a 1,500-foot-long by 38-foot wide D-shaped tailrace
tunnel. A 1,350-foot-deep, 24-foot diameter vertical shaft will be installed to connect
the upper reservoir to the power tunnel. A 3,200-foot-long, 24-foot diameter power
tunnel will connect the shaft with four steel lined penstocks, each 12-feet in diameter
and 355-feet-long. The 380-foot by 80-foot reinforced concrete powerhouse will
accommodate a pump-turbine generating system with a design head varying from 1,190
to 1,300 feet. The four pump-turbine generator units would have a combined capacity
of 1,000 MW along with four 16-foot diameter, 100-foot-long draft tube tunnels. Annual
energy production dispatched from the site is expected to be 1,600 gigawatt hours per
year (GWh/year).
Upper and Lower Intake/Discharge Structure Partially submerged, new concrete
intake/discharge structures will be constructed in the upper and lower reservoirs.
Power Tunnel, Branch Penstocks and Tailrace Tunnel A single, new power tunnel will
connect the upper reservoir intake/discharge structure to the powerhouse. At the
powerhouse the main pressure penstock will split into four steel lined branch penstocks
serving individual turbines. The tailrace tunnel will be a concrete lined tunnel, excavated
in rock that conveys the working water to and from the powerhouse to the
intake/discharge structure located in the lower reservoir.
Powerhouse The powerhouse will be an underground, reinforced concrete structure.
The new powerhouse will contain four 250 MW reversible pump-turbine-generators,
control systems, and ancillary equipment. The powerhouse will be located
approximately 2,250 ft. northeast of the Upper Reservoir.
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Access Tunnel – A new access tunnel will be constructed that will lead from the surface
to the powerhouse to provide access to the underground powerhouse for construction,
maintenance and ventilation.
Access Roads – The project will utilize existing roads and may require a new access road
4,700 feet in length.

2. Reservoirs
Upper Reservoir and Dams
The upper reservoir would be formed by two earth and rockfill dams, with crest
elevations of 5,523 feet mean sea level (MSL). The upper reservoir would have a surface
area of approximately 200 acres at the normal maximum water surface elevation of
5,523 feet MSL. The minimum water surface elevation would be 5,400 feet msl. The
maximum live storage capacity of the upper reservoir would be approximately 14,300
acre-feet at a water surface elevation of 5,523-feet MSL.
Coordinates for center of Upper Reservoir
Latitude:
42° 7' 5.9"N
Longitude:
121° 21' 34.0"W

Lower Reservoir and Dams
The lower reservoir would be formed by a 50-foot-high earth and rock-fill embankment,
with a crest elevation of 4,200 feet mean sea level (MSL). The lower reservoir would
have a surface area of approximately 400 acres at the normal maximum water surface
elevation of 4,191 feet MSL. The minimum water surface elevation would be 4,147 feet
msl. The maximum live storage capacity of the upper reservoir would be approximately
14,300 acre-feet at a water surface elevation of 5,523-feet MSL.
Coordinates for center of Lower Reservoir
Latitude:
42° 8' 41.7"N
Longitude:
121° 20' 34.2"W
Upper and Lower Spillways The upper and lower dams will have new spillways with the
approximate width of 200 ft. for emergency release of water. The actual size and design
of the spillways will be determined by hydrological study during the permit period.

3. Proposed Transmission Line
A new transmission line will connect the project substation to the existing Pacific
Intertie 500 kilovolt (kV) lines at the Captain Jack Substation. The proposed new
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transmission line would be 4-miles-long and have a voltage of 500 kV. The
interconnection features and characteristics, including the final transmission line design
and routing, are dependent upon the results of studies to be carried out during the term
of permit.

4. Proposed Generating Equipment


Four reversible pump-turbines, each with a rated capacity of 250 MW, will be
installed at the project.



The total installed nameplate capacity of the turbine-generator units will be 1,000
MW.



The project is a pumped storage plant with a net yearly consumption of power.
Actual gross production will be based on market and contract based dispatch
criteria, but is initially estimated to be 1,600 GWh/yr.



The rated net hydraulic head for the proposed units ranges from 1,190-feet to
1,300-feet.



The turbines and generators will be newly manufactured for the project.

5. Lands of the United States
The proposed project lies within lands of the United States under the administration of
the BLM. Approximately 500-acres of land will be required for the project. The attached
FERC Form 587 describes federal lands to be included within the project boundary.

6. Utilization of Water Resources
The proposed pumped storage project would utilize a closed loop configuration. Water
would be conserved between the upper and lower reservoirs except for seepage and
evaporation losses. The proposed project would not modify any large creeks, rivers, or
navigable waterways.

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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

EXHIBIT 2 – DESCRIPTION OF STUDIES
Upon the issuance of a preliminary permit, more detailed studies will be conducted to
determine the ultimate feasibility of the project and potentially support the preparation
of an application for license, as detailed below.

1. General Description of Proposed Studies

The following studies are planned:
1.

Description of proposed studies

a) Information Review: Publicly available general information will be compiled and
reviewed. This will include State Resource Agency management plans, local survey
data, utility distribution and transmission information, as well as previous
hydroelectric feasibility analyses.

b) Hydrologic Studies: Available surface water and groundwater data and applicantgathered field data will be used to assess the availability of water resources for initial
filing and subsequent refilling for seepage and evaporation losses.

c) Geological Studies: Studies will be performed to support design and cost estimating
for the new dams, intakes, penstock alignment, powerhouse, transmission lines and
facilities, and appurtenant facilities. Test borings, as required, will be made with a
small portable machine to ensure minimal environmental impact. Each boring site will
be restored to its original state. Geologic studies related to dams, reservoir and
spillway safety, constructability, seepage, and other associated issues will be
performed.
d) Develop and Review Alternatives: Alternatives will be developed and reviewed in
project layout and sizing to maximize the power generated, minimize environmental
impact, and otherwise select the optimal project to ensure the best possible use of
the resource.
e) Preliminary Engineering and Design: The information generated in the preceding
studies will be incorporated into an optimized design suitable for a definitive estimate
of project cost and feasibility.
f)

Energy Generation and Cost Estimates: The flow and head data created in Task (b)
coupled with the selected project design alternatives from Tasks (c) and (d) will allow
energy generation to be modeled for the project. Daily forecast energy generation
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will be determined and ancillary benefits will be estimated. Initial budgetary
development and construction costs will be developed. A tentative permitting and
construction schedule will be defined.
g) Feasibility Analysis: The previous work will be compiled into a final feasibility analysis
along with data gathered on then-current and forecast wholesale power prices,
financing costs, and O&M costs to determine the economic feasibility of the project.

If the result of the feasibility analysis is positive, the following activities are envisioned to
take place during the remaining preliminary permit term to support licensing and
development of the project. Included in the following activities would be environmental
and natural resource analysis including geological, water, fisheries, terrestrial, threatened
and endangered species, recreational, land, historical, tribal, and socioeconomic
resources.
h) Informal Stakeholder Consultation and Discussions
i)

Develop Notice of Intent (NOI)

Develop Pre-Application Document (PAD)

k) Begin Scoping Activities

*It is anticipated that tasks (a) through (g) will be completed within 12 months of the
permit issuance. Tasks (h) through (k), if undertaken, will be performed during the
remaining permit term.

2. New Road Construction
Access for all field surveys may require new roads. If new roads are required for field
surveys the will be constructed according to all applicable laws and regulations and
through coordination with the BLM.

3. New Dam Construction
The project will involve construction of two new dams to create a closed loop pumped
storage configuration, as described in Exhibit 1. Investigation of existing information in
order to assess dam construction feasibility will occur. The field surveys or studies that
are planned for the proposed project are as follows:
a) Test Borings:
As required, test borings will be made at the proposed locations for the new
dam, intake, penstock alignment, and powerhouse. The test boring sites will be
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impacted, but only in the smallest possible area that will accommodate two
men and a small boring machine which can be carried into place by hand. The
sites will immediately be returned to their natural state.

b) Materials Analysis:
The availability of construction materials for construction of the dams will be
assessed.

4. Waiver
The applicant does not request the Commission to waive the field study requirement.

5. Statement of Cost and Financing

a) Estimated Costs:
The total cost for completing tasks (a) through (g) as outlined above is estimated
to be $1,000,000. If task (h) through (k) are undertaken the total cost is
estimated to not exceed $5,000,000.
b) Expected Sources of Financing:
The studies will be financed by the applicant.

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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT

EXHIBIT 3 – MAPS
1. General Location of Proposed Project
Attached are maps showing the location, the project layout, and the project boundary for
the proposed project. The location of the project is shown on two maps, Map 1 – Vicinity
and Map 2 – Location.

2. Project Layout
The probable locations of the primary project features are shown on Map 3 - Layout.

3. Proposed Boundary
The proposed project boundary is shown on Map 4 – Boundary.

4. National Wild and Scenic Rivers Systems
No areas in the project vicinity are included (or are known to have been designated for
study for inclusion) in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

5. Designated Wilderness Areas
No areas within the project boundary have been designated as wilderness area. No areas
within the project boundary are known to be recommended for designation as wilderness
area or designated as wilderness study area.

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 1 - VICINITY

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 2 - LOCATION

Map 3
Area

Project Boundary

Lorella Pumped
Storage Project

#
0

Project
Vicinity

Map 4
Area
0 2.5 5

20
Miles

0 0.5 1

4
Miles

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Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 3 - LAYOUT

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 4 - BOUNDARY

Well

Water Supply Line

!
!

Lower Reservoir

,
&

Lower Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
.
!

"
S
Powerhouse

Transmission Line

"
S

Project Boundary

Upper Reservoir

Upper Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
1,250 2,500

5,000

Project Boundary

!
!
.

Transmission Line

Upper Reservoir
Dam A

7,500

!
#
*

Upper Reservoir
Dam B

Feet
10,000

Interconnection Point

3,000 6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000
Feet

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 1 - VICINITY

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 2 - LOCATION

Map 3
Area

Project Boundary

Lorella Pumped
Storage Project

#
0

Project
Vicinity

Map 4
Area
0 2.5 5

20
Miles

0 0.5 1

4
Miles

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Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 3 - LAYOUT

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 4 - BOUNDARY

Well

Water Supply Line

!
!

Lower Reservoir

,
&

Lower Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
.
!

"
S
Powerhouse

Transmission Line

"
S

Project Boundary

Upper Reservoir

Upper Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
1,250 2,500

5,000

Project Boundary

!
!
.

Transmission Line

Upper Reservoir
Dam A

7,500

!
#
*

Upper Reservoir
Dam B

Feet
10,000

Interconnection Point

3,000 6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000
Feet

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 1 - VICINITY

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 2 - LOCATION

Map 3
Area

Project Boundary

Lorella Pumped
Storage Project

#
0

Project
Vicinity

Map 4
Area
0 2.5 5

20
Miles

0 0.5 1

4
Miles

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Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 3 - LAYOUT

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 4 - BOUNDARY

Well

Water Supply Line

!
!

Lower Reservoir

,
&

Lower Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
.
!

"
S
Powerhouse

Transmission Line

"
S

Project Boundary

Upper Reservoir

Upper Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
1,250 2,500

5,000

Project Boundary

!
!
.

Transmission Line

Upper Reservoir
Dam A

7,500

!
#
*

Upper Reservoir
Dam B

Feet
10,000

Interconnection Point

3,000 6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000
Feet

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 1 - VICINITY

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 2 - LOCATION

Map 3
Area

Project Boundary

Lorella Pumped
Storage Project

#
0

Project
Vicinity

Map 4
Area
0 2.5 5

20
Miles

0 0.5 1

4
Miles

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Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 3 - LAYOUT

Lorella Pumped Storage Project
MAP 4 - BOUNDARY

Well

Water Supply Line

!
!

Lower Reservoir

,
&

Lower Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
.
!

"
S
Powerhouse

Transmission Line

"
S

Project Boundary

Upper Reservoir

Upper Reservoir
Intake/Discharge

!
1,250 2,500

5,000

Project Boundary

!
!
.

Transmission Line

Upper Reservoir
Dam A

7,500

!
#
*

Upper Reservoir
Dam B

Feet
10,000

Interconnection Point

3,000 6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000
Feet

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Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 07/30/2012)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Public Land States
(Rectangular Survey System Lands)
1. STATE: Oregon

2. FERC PROJECT No: ____________________

3. TOWNSHIP: T40S

RANGE: R12E

MERIDIAN: Willamette

4. Check one:
License
X Preliminary Permit

Check one:
X Pending
Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: (Not applicable)
5. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)
4
3
2

Section 6

1
See Map 4 Boundary

11
See Map 4 Boundary

12
See Map 4 Boundary

23
See Map 4 Boundary

6. Contact’s name: Ramya Swaminathan
Telephone No.: 978-283-2822
Date Submitted: May 22, 2012
This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discharge its
responsibilities under section 24 of the Federal Power Act.
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Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 07/30/2012)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Public Land States
(Rectangular Survey System Lands)
1. STATE: Oregon

2. FERC PROJECT No: ____________________

3. TOWNSHIP: T40S

RANGE: R13E

MERIDIAN: Willamette

4. Check one:
License
X Preliminary Permit

Check one:
X Pending
Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: (Not applicable)
5. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)
4
3
2

Section 6
See Map 4 Boundary

7
See Map 4 Boundary

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Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 07/30/2012)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Public Land States
(Rectangular Survey System Lands)
1. STATE: Oregon

2. FERC PROJECT No: ____________________

3. TOWNSHIP: T39S

RANGE: R12E

MERIDIAN: Willamette

4. Check one:
License
X Preliminary Permit

Check one:
X Pending
Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date: (Not applicable)
5. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)
4
3
2

Section 6

31
See Map 4 Boundary

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