Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests, 57266-57267 [2010-23365]

Download as PDF 57266 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 181 / Monday, September 20, 2010 / Notices Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, and should refer to Docket No. IC10–547– 001. Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in FERC Docket Number IC10–547 may do so through eSubscription at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC’s homepage using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. For user assistance, contact ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or toll-free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail at DataClearance@FERC.gov, by telephone at (202) 502–8663, and by fax at (202) 273–0873. The information collected under the requirements of FERC–547, ‘‘Gas Pipeline Rates: Refund Report Requirements’’ (OMB Control No. 1902– 0084), is used by the Commission to implement the statutory refund provisions governed by sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).1 Sections 4 and 5 authorize the Commission to order a refund, with interest, for any portion of a natural gas company’s increased rate or charge found to be unjust or unreasonable. Refunds may also be instituted by a natural gas company as a stipulation to a Commission-approved settlement agreement or a provision under the company’s tariff. Section 16 of the NGA authorizes the Commission to prescribe rules and regulations necessary to administer its refund mandates. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commission’s refund reporting requirements are found in 18 CFR 154.501 and 154.502. The Commission uses the data to monitor refunds owed by natural gas companies to ensure that the flowthrough of refunds owed by these companies are made as expeditiously as possible and to assure that refunds are made in compliance with the Commission’s regulations. Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the FERC–547 reporting requirements, with no changes. Burden Statement: The estimated annual public reporting burden for FERC–547 is reduced from the estimate made three years ago due to a reduction in the average number of filings received annually, from 60 in 2007, to 30 presently. Average number of reponses per respondents (2) Average burden hours per response (3) Total annual burden hours (1)×(2)×(3) FERC–547 ....................................................................................................... jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES FERC data collection Number of respondents (1) 30 1 75 2,250 The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $149,143 (2250 hours/2080 hours 2 per year, times $137,874 3). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information, including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; (4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5) searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which 1 15 U.S.C. 717–717w. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Sep 17, 2010 benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–23364 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 2 Estimated number of hours an employee works each year. Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 1975–102 and P–2061–086] Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests September 13, 2010. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of license to amend project operation from run-of-river to load-following. b. Project Nos.: 1975–102 and P– 2061–086. c. Date Filed: May 11, 2010 and May 5, 2010. d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company. e. Name of Project: Bliss (P–1975) and Lower Salmon Falls (P–2061). f. Location: The Bliss Project (P–1975) is located on the Snake River in Gooding, Twin Falls and Elmore Counties, Idaho. The Lower Salmon Falls Project (P–2061) is located on the Snake River in Gooding and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho. Both projects occupy lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Lower Salmon Falls 3 Estimated E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM average annual cost per employee. 20SEN1 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 181 / Monday, September 20, 2010 / Notices project also occupies lands within the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument managed by the National Park Service. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. Applicant Contact: Nathan F. Gardiner, Idaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho 83707–0070; telephone (208) 388– 2975. i. FERC Contact: Andrea Claros, telephone: (202) 502–8171, and e-mail address: andrea.claros@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: October 13, 2010. 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 (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp). Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system (https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. All documents (original and eight copies) filed by paper should be sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project numbers (P–1975–102 and P–2061–086) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Request: After the completion of a six-year study on the effects of load-following operation on the federally threatened Bliss Rapids snail, Idaho Power Company (licensee) is proposing to amend Article 401 of the licenses for the Bliss and Lower Salmon Falls Hydroelectric Projects to implement load-following operation rather than run-of-river operation. For the Bliss Project, the licensee proposes a minimum flow of 4,500 cubic feet per VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Sep 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 second (cfs), a hourly tailwater ramp rate of 3 feet per hour, a daily tailwater ramp rate of 6 feet per day and a headwater fluctuation limit of 2 feet from full pool. For the Lower Salmon Falls Project, the licensee proposes a minimum flow of 3,500 cfs, a hourly tailwater ramp rate of 2.5 feet per hour, a daily tailwater ramp rate of 5 feet per day and a headwater fluctuation limit of 2 feet from full pool. These limits were previously proposed by the licensee prior to the issuance of the project licensees in 2004. 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 https://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 https:// 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. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57267 Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–23365 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 11480–024] Haida Energy, Inc.; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests September 13, 2010. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 11480–024. c. Date Filed: August 31, 2010. d. Applicant: Haida Energy, Inc. e. Name of Project: Reynolds Creek Project. f. Location: On Reynolds Creek, near the town of Hydaburg, Alaska. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael V. Stimac, Vice President, HDR Engineering, Inc., 500 108th Avenue, NE., Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004, (425) 450–6330. i. FERC Contact: Steven Sachs, (202) 502–8666, or Steven.Sachs@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: September 30, 2010. 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 (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp). Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system (https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. All documents (original and seven copies) filed by paper should be sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 1975-102 and P-2061-086]


Idaho Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of 
License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests

September 13, 2010.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment of license to amend project 
operation from run-of-river to load-following.
    b. Project Nos.: 1975-102 and P-2061-086.
    c. Date Filed: May 11, 2010 and May 5, 2010.
    d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company.
    e. Name of Project: Bliss (P-1975) and Lower Salmon Falls (P-2061).
    f. Location: The Bliss Project (P-1975) is located on the Snake 
River in Gooding, Twin Falls and Elmore Counties, Idaho. The Lower 
Salmon Falls Project (P-2061) is located on the Snake River in Gooding 
and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho. Both projects occupy lands managed by 
the Bureau of Land Management. The Lower Salmon Falls

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project also occupies lands within the Hagerman Fossil Beds National 
Monument managed by the National Park Service.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a--825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Nathan F. Gardiner, Idaho Power Company, 1221 
West Idaho Street, P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho 83707-0070; telephone 
(208) 388-2975.
    i. FERC Contact: Andrea Claros, telephone: (202) 502-8171, and e-
mail address: andrea.claros@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests: 
October 13, 2010.
    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 (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp). Commenters can submit brief comments up to 
6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system 
(https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp) and must include name 
and contact information at the end of comments. The Commission strongly 
encourages electronic filings.
    All documents (original and eight copies) filed by paper should be 
sent to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project numbers 
(P-1975-102 and P-2061-086) on any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service 
list for the project. Further, 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 any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative 
of the Applicant specified in the particular application.
    k. Description of Request: After the completion of a six-year study 
on the effects of load-following operation on the federally threatened 
Bliss Rapids snail, Idaho Power Company (licensee) is proposing to 
amend Article 401 of the licenses for the Bliss and Lower Salmon Falls 
Hydroelectric Projects to implement load-following operation rather 
than run-of-river operation. For the Bliss Project, the licensee 
proposes a minimum flow of 4,500 cubic feet per second (cfs), a hourly 
tailwater ramp rate of 3 feet per hour, a daily tailwater ramp rate of 
6 feet per day and a headwater fluctuation limit of 2 feet from full 
pool. For the Lower Salmon Falls Project, the licensee proposes a 
minimum flow of 3,500 cfs, a hourly tailwater ramp rate of 2.5 feet per 
hour, a daily tailwater ramp rate of 5 feet per day and a headwater 
fluctuation limit of 2 feet from full pool. These limits were 
previously proposed by the licensee prior to the issuance of the 
project licensees in 2004.
    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 https://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 https://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. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, 
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the 
filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited 
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the 
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing 
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an 
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-23365 Filed 9-17-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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