2010-12236. City of Idaho Falls; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

May 14, 2010.

a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and waters.

b. Project Number: 2842-041.

c. Date Filed: August 3, 2009, January 19, 2010, March 31, 2010.

d. Applicant: City of Idaho Falls.

e. Name of Project: Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The proposed non-project use is in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Richard Malloy, Compliance Manager, Idaho Falls Power, P.O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404, [phone].

i. FERC Contact: Jade Alvey at [phone] or [e-mail].

j. Deadline for Filing Comments: June 14, 2010.

Comments 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 under the “e-filing” link. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight copies should be mailed to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For more information on how to submit these types of filings, please go to the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov.filing-comments.asp.

Please include the project number (P-2842-041) on any comments.

k. Description of Request: The City of Idaho Falls, dba Idaho Falls Power, filed an application seeking Commission authorization to permit the construction of a new substation on a parcel of land that is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, but has been turned over to the project licensee for management purposes. The application is for a substation and the associated transmission line. The filing includes maps, a description of the areas to be impacted by construction of the substation and associated facilities, aerial photographs, and public meeting information.

l. Locations of the Filing: A copy of the filing 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].

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.