80 Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report

FERC Form 80, (NOPR IN RM18-14) Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report

FERC Form 80 (2016)

Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report

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Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC)
FERC Form 80

Licensed Hydropower Development
Recreation Report

Form Approved
OMB No. 1902-0106
Expires: 09/30/2016
Burden 3.0 hours

General Information:
This form collects data on recreation amenities at projects licensed by FERC 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). For regular, periodic filings, submit
this form on or before April 1, 2015. Submit subsequent filings of this form on or before April 1, every 6th year thereafter (for example, 2021,
2027, etc.). For initial Form No. 80 filings (18CFR 8.11(b)), each licensee of an unconstructed project shall file an initial Form No. 80 after such
project has been in operation for a full calendar year prior to the filing deadline. Each licensee of an existing (constructed) project shall file an
initial Form No. 80 after such project has been licensed for a full calendar year prior to the filing deadline. Filing electronically is preferred.
(See http://www.ferc.gov for more information.) If you cannot file electronically, submit an original and two copies of the form to the: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 888 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20426.
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. Send comments regarding the burden
estimate or any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to: FERC via e-mail
[email protected]; or mail to 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 (Attention: Information Clearance Officer) and Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), via e-mail to [email protected]; or mail to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: Desk Officer for FERC, Washington, DC 20503. Include OMB Control Number 1902-0106 as a point of reference. No person shall
be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the collection of information does not display a valid control
number (44 U.S.C. § 3512 (a)).
Instructions:
a. All data reported on this form must represent publicly available recreation amenities and services located within the 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.
d. Submit a completed form for each development at your project.
Schedule 1. General Data
1. Licensee Name: ______________________________

Complete the following for each development if more than one.

2. Project Name: ________________________________

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

3. Project Number: ______________________________

9. Shoreline Miles at Normal Pool: __________

4. Development Name: ___________________________

10. Percent of Shoreline Available for Public Use: _______

States Development/Project Traverses (List state with largest area
within the development/project boundary first):
5. State #1: _______
6. State #2: _______
7. Type of Project License:
(check one)

Major _____
Minor _____

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

traffic count/trail count
attendance records
staff observation
visitor counts or surveys
estimate (explain)

For 2014, enter only the licensee’s annual recreational construction, operation, and maintenance costs for the development (project). Also,
enter the annual recreational revenues for that year.
Item

Licensee’s Annual Recreation Costs and Revenues (In Whole Dollars)
Construction, Operation and Maintenance Costs

Recreation Revenues for Calendar Year

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

Winter: From (MM/DD) _______ To _________

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

Peak Weekend Average (see Glossary)

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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Licensed	Hydropower	Development	Recreation	Report	
	

Schedule	2.	Inventory	of	Publicly	Available	Recreation	Amenities	Within	the	Project	Boundary	

	

16.	Enter	data	for	each	Recreation	Amenity	Type	(a).		For	User	Free	(b)	and	User	Fee	(c)	enter	the	number	of	publicly	available	recreation	amenities,	located	within	the	project	boundary,	regardless	of	provider.		For	FERC	
Approved	(d)	enter	the	number	of	amenities	identified	under	User	Free	(b)	and	User	Fee	(c)	for	which	the	licensee	has	an	ongoing	responsibility	for	funding	or	maintenance	(see	Glossary	for	further	detail).		For	Capacity	
Utilization(f),	of	the	total	publicly	available	amenities	(b)	+	(c),	compare	the	average	non‐peak	weekend	use	(see	Glossary)	for	each	recreation	amenity	type	(during	the	recreation	season,	with	the	highest	use,	reported	on	
Schedule	1,	Item	13)	with	the	total	combined	capacity	of	each	amenity	type	and	enter	a	percentage	that	indicates	their	overall	level	of	use.		For	example,	if	all	public	boat	launches	are	used	to	half	capacity	during	the	non‐
peak	weekend	days,	enter	50%	(should	use	exceed	capacity	for	an	amenity	type,	enter	the	appropriate	percentage	above	100).	
	

Recreation	Amenity	Type	(a)	
	

Number	of	Recreation	Amenities
User	
User	
FERC	
Free	(b)	 Fee	(c)	
Approved	(d)	
	

	

	

	

Boat	Launch	Areas.	Improved	areas	having	one	or	more	boat	launch	lanes	(enter	number	in	column	e)	and	are	usually	marked	with	
signs,	have	hardened	surfaces,	and	typically	have	adjacent	parking.	
Marinas.	Facilities	with	more	than	10	slips	on	project	waters,	which	include	one	or	more	of	the	following:	docking,	fueling,	repair	and	
storage	of	boats;	boat/equipment	rental;	or	sell	bait/food	(see	Glossary	FERC	approved).	
Whitewater	Boating.		Put‐ins/Take‐outs	specifically	designated	for	whitewater	access.	
Portages.	Sites	designed	for	launching	and	taking	out	canoes/kayaks	and	the	improved,	designated,	and	maintained	trails	connecting	
such	sites	(enter	length	of	trail	in	column	e).	
Tailwater	Fishing.	Platforms,	walkways,	or	similar	structures	to	facilitate	below	dam	fishing.	
Reservoir	Fishing.	Platforms,	walkways,	or	similar	structures	to	facilitate	fishing	in	the	reservoir	pool	or	feeder	streams.
Swim	Areas.	Sites	providing	swimming	facilities	(bath	houses,	designated	swim	areas,	parking	and	sanitation	facilities).	
	

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

	

	

	

Access	Points.	Well‐used	sites	(not	accounted	for	elsewhere	on	this	form)	for	visitors	entering	project	lands	or	waters,	without	
trespassing,	for	recreational	purposes	(may	have	limited	development	such	as	parking,	restrooms,	signage).	
Other.	Amenities	that	do	not	fit	in	the	categories	identified	above.	Please	specify	(if	more	than	one,	separate	by	commas):	
	
	

	
	

	

Miles	
Acres	
Sites	
Acres	
N/A	
N/A	

N/A	

Acres	
Acres	
	

	

	

	

Campgrounds.	Hardened	areas	developed	to	cluster	campers	(may	include	sites	for	tents,	trailers,	recreational	vehicles	[RV],	yurts,	
cabins,	or	a	combination,	but	excludes	group	camps).	
Campsites.	Sites	for	tents,	trailers,	recreational	vehicles	[RV],	yurts,	cabins,	or	a	combination	of	temporary	uses.
Cottage	Sites.	Permanent,	all‐weather,	buildings	rented	for	short‐term	use,	by	the	public,	for	recreational	purposes.	
Group	Camps.	Areas	equipped	to	accommodate	large	groups	of	campers	that	are	open	to	the	general	public	(may	be	operated	by	
public,	private,	or	non‐profit	organizations).	
Dispersed	Camping	Areas.	Places	visitors	are	allowed	to	camp	outside	of	a	developed	campground	(enter	number	of	sites	in	clmn.	e).	
Informal	Use	Areas.	Well	used	locations	which	typically	do	not	include	amenities,	but	require	operation	and	maintenance	and/or	
public	safety	responsibilities	
	

	

Lanes	

Trails.	Narrow	tracks	used	for	non‐automobile	recreation	travel	which	are	mapped	and	designated	for	specific	use(s)	such	as	hiking,	
biking,	horseback	riding,	snowmobiling,	or	XC	skiing	(excludes	portages,	paths	or	accessible	routes;	See	Glossary).	
Active	Recreation	Areas.	Playground	equipment,	game	courts/fields,	golf/disc	golf	courses,	jogging	tracks,	etc.	
Picnic	Areas.	Locations	containing	one	or	more	picnic	sites	(each	of	which	may	include	tables,	grills,	trash	cans,	and	parking).	
Overlooks/Vistas.	Sites	established	to	view	scenery,	wildlife,	cultural	resources,	project	features,	or	landscapes.	
Visitor	Centers.	Buildings	where	the	public	can	gather	information	about	the	development/project,	its	operation,	nearby	historic,	
natural,	cultural,	recreational	resources,	and	other	items	of	interest.	
Interpretive	Displays.	Signage/Kiosks/Billboards	which	provide	information	about	the	development/project,	its	operation,	nearby	
historic,	natural,	cultural,	recreational	resources,	and	other	items	of	interest.
Hunting	Areas.	Lands	open	to	the	general	public	for	hunting.	
Winter	Areas.	Locations	providing	opportunities	for	skiing,	sledding,	curling,	ice	skating,	or	other	winter	activities.	
	

Capacity	
Utilization	(%)	
(f)	

Total	
Units	(e)	

	

N/A	

Acres	
N/A	
N/A	
Sites	
Sites

	

	

	

	

	

N/A	

Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC)
FERC Form 80

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Licensed Hydropower Development
Recreation Report

Glossary of FERC Form 80 Terms
Data Collection Methods. (Schedule 1, Item 11) – If a percentage is entered for the estimate alternative, please provide an explanation of the
methods used (if submitted on a separate piece of paper, please include licensee name, project number, and development name)
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.
Major License. A license for a project of more than 1,500 kilowatts installed capacity.
Minor License. A license for a project of 1,500 kilowatts or less installed capacity.
Non-Peak Weekend. Any weekend that is not a holiday and thus reflects more typical use during the recreation season.
Number of Recreation Amenities. Quantifies the availability of natural or man-made property or facilities for a given recreation amenity type.
This includes all recreation 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 amenities within the development/project that are free to the public;
User Fee (Schedule 2, column c) - Those amenities within the development/project where the licensee/facility operator charges a fee;
FERC Approved (Schedule 2, column d) – Those amenities within the development/project required by the Commission in a license or
license amendment document, including an approved recreation plan or report. Recreation amenities that are within the project boundary, but
were approved by the licensee through the standard land use article or by the Commission through an application for non-project use of
project lands and waters, are typically not counted as FERC approved, unless they are available to the public, but may be counted as either
user free or user fee resources. The total FERC approved amenities column does not necessarily have to equal the sum of user free and user
fee amenities.
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Peak Use Weekend. Weekends when recreational use is at its peak for the season (typically Memorial Day, July 4 & Labor Day). On these
weekends, recreational use may exceed the capacity of the area to handle such use. Include use for all three days in the holiday weekends
when calculating Peak Weekend Average for items 14 & 15 on Schedule 1.
Recreation Day. Each visit by a person to a development (as defined above) for recreational purposes during any portion of a 24-hour period.
Revenues. Income generated from recreation amenities at a given project/development during the previous calendar year. Includes fees for
access or use of area.
Total Units (Schedule 2, column e) – Provide the total length, or area, or number that is appropriate for each amenity type using the metric
provided.
Trails. Narrow tracks used for non-automobile recreation travel which are mapped and designated for specific use(s) such as hiking, biking,
horseback riding, snowmobiling, or XC skiing. Trails are recreation amenities which provide the opportunity to engage in recreational pursuits,
unlike paths (means of egress whose primary purpose is linking recreation amenities at a facility) or accessible routes (means of egress which
meets the needs of persons with disability and links accessible recreation amenities and infrastructure at a facility).


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