2011-8770. 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, [phone], [e-mail].

i. FERC Contact: Dr. Mark Ivy, [phone], [e-mail].

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 [phone]. 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 [e-mail], for TTY, call [phone]. 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.