E4-1510. Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

July 1, 2004.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Type of Application: Amendment of License to raise the normal maximum surface elevations of Jeffrey Reservoir and Johnson Lake of the Kingsley Dam Project

b. Project No.: 1417-147.

c. Date Filed: June 9, 2004.

d. Applicant: Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

e. Name of Project: Kingsley Dam Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the North Platte and Platte Rivers in Garden, Keith, Lincoln, Dawson and Gosper Counties in south-central Nebraska.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Don Kraus, P.E., General Manager, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, 415 Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 740, Holdrege, NE., 68949; [phone].

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Vedula Sarma at [phone], or e-mail address: [e-mail].

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 2, 2004.

Description of Request: Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (District) proposes to raise the “normal maximum surface elevation” at Jeffery Reservoir from 2,758.0 to 2,760 feet m.s.l. and at Johnson Lake from 2,619.0 to 2,621.0 feet m.s.l. The proposed changes would permit the District to operate the reservoirs as it has operated historically, and to implement certain recreational and other environmental measures such as the approved Flow Attenuation Plan for endangered species under the license.

k. 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 website 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 email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at [e-mail], or call 1-866-208-3676 for TTY, call [phone]. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.

l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

m. 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.

n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

o. 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.

p. 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 at http://www.ferc.gov under the “e-Filing” link.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.