Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 5042-001] Boise Project Board of Control; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, 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. *Types of Application:* Non-Capacity Amendment of a Conduit Exemption. b. *Project No.:* 5042-001. c. *Date Filed:* December 15, 2011. d. *Applicant:* Boise Project Board of Control. e. *Name of Project:* Fargo Drop No. 1 Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Exemptee's Wilder Irrigation District water supply system, near the town of Wilder, in Canyon County, Idaho. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Paul Deveau, Manager, Boise Project Board of Control, 2465 Overland Road, Boise, ID 83705-3155, and Albert P.
Barker, Barker Rosholt & Simpson, 1010 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Boise, ID 83701. i. *FERC Contact:* Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni,
(202)502-6191, *Anumzziatta.Purchiaroni@ferc.gov* . j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. 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-5042-001) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. *Description of proposed amendment:* The authorized but unconstructed project consists of: An inlet structure within the western bank of the Deer Flat low line canal; a 42 inch diameter, 900 foot long penstock; a powerhouse to contain two generating units with a combined rated capacity of 650 kW; a tailrace discharging directly into the Fargo High line canal. Now the exemptee proposes a design change that includes two horizontal Francis turbines and a single horizontal generator on a common shaft. The nameplate capacity of the project would increase from 650 kW to 1,100 kW, and the hydraulic capacity would increase from 100 cfs to 110 cfs. The proposed changes will not involve any change in the volume of water currently diverted for irrigation and will generate power using only water released for irrigation purposes. 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 *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.* 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, call 1-866-208-3676 or email *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 license surrender. 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: January 19, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012-1470 Filed 1-24-12; 8:45 am]
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