Document ID: FERC-2011-1240-0001
Agency: ferc
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications for Amendments of Licenses: Idaho Power Co.
Posted Date: 2011-08-17T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51016-51017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20977]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 18-095]

Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of 
License 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. Type of Application: Amendment to article 410 of the project 
license.
    b. Project No: 18-095.
    c. Date Filed: July 12, 2011.
    d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company of Boise, Idaho.
    e. Name of Project: Twin Falls Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: This project is located on the Snake River in Jerome 
County, Idaho.
    g. Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Nathan F. Gardiner, Attorney, Idaho Power 
Company, P.O. Box 70, Boise, ID 83702, 208-388-2975, 
ngardiner@idahopower.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Mr. Lorance Yates, 678-245-3084, lorance.yates@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: September 12, 2011.
    Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically 
via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
the instructions on the Commission's Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) 
under the ``e-filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filings.
    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 number (P-18-095) on any comments or motions filed.
    k. Description of Application: The licensee requests that the 
definition of ``peak viewing times'' in article 410 of the Twin Falls 
Project license be amended. This request would eliminate the 
requirement for aesthetic flows during the low-visitation season 
(September through March) and reduce the number of viewing hours during 
the high-visitation season (April through August). Currently, article 
410 requires the licensee to maintain flows that average 300 cubic feet 
per second (cfs) over Twin Falls from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset 
each day, 7 days a week, April 1 through August 31, and 8 a.m. to 30 
minutes after sunset on all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, September 
1 through March 31 (peak viewing times). At no time during these peak 
viewing times is the flow over Twin Fails to fall below 270 cfs or 
inflow, whichever is less, nor should flows average less than 300 cfs, 
or inflows less 200 cfs. The licensee is requesting that peak viewing 
times in article 410 be changed to require minimum flows over Twin 
Falls from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week, April 1 through August 31 
and no minimum flows the remainder of the year. No change in flow rates 
is requested.
    l. Locations of the Application: A 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 (P-18) 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 email 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.

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    Dated: August 11, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-20977 Filed 8-16-11; 8:45 am]
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