Document ID: FERC-2011-0539-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications of Land Management Plan Updates: Idaho Power Co., Bliss, Upper Salmon Falls, and Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Projects
Posted Date: 2011-04-13T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 20652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing 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, lwardle@idahopower.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy, (202) 502-6156, mark.ivy@ferc.gov.
    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 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, 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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