[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8770]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project Nos. 1975-109, 2777-115, 2061-088]
Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application of Land Management
Plan Update for the Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls
Projects and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Land Management Plan Update.
b. Project Nos.: 1975-109, 2777-115, and 2061-088.
c. Date Filed: December 22, 2010.
d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company.
e. Name of Projects: Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon
Falls Hydroelectric Projects.
f. Location: The projects are located in south-central Idaho on the
Snake River from river mile 551 near Bliss to river mile 592 near
Hagerman in Twin Falls, Gooding, and Elmore counties.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: L. Lewis Wardle, Licensing Program
Coordinator, Idaho Power, P.O. Box 70, 1221 W Idaho Street, Boise, ID
83702, (208) 388-2964, [email protected].
i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy, (202) 502-6156, [email protected].
j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: May 6, 2011.
All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. If unable to be
filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an
original and seven copies should be mailed to: Secretary, Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and
contact information at the end of your comments.
Please include the project numbers (P-1975-109, P-2777-115, and P-
2061-088) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed.
k. Description of the Application: Idaho Power Company, licensee of
the Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric
Projects, has filed a combined Land Management Plan (LMP) update for
the projects. The LMP is a comprehensive plan to manage project lands
including control of noxious weeds, protection and enhancement of
riparian habitats, and protection and enhancement of shoreline habitats
in a manner that is consistent with license requirements and project
purposes, and to address the needs and interests of stakeholders. While
information regarding the Upper and Lower Malad Hydroelectric Project
is also included in the LMP for informational purposes, the LMP is not
being updated for this project.
l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also
register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to
be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
[email protected], for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item
(h) above.
m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
name of the applicant and the project number of the application to
which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone
number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise
comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate
to project works which are the subject of the amendment application.
Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the
applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served
upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular
application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other
filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof
of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the
Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and
385.2010.
Dated: April 6, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-8770 Filed 4-12-11; 8:45 am]
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