Shoshone-Bannock Tribes - Idaho Power

Responses to CommentsIdaho Power CompanyRESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-16IPC is allowed a regulated return set by the IPUC.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-17The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes will receive a copy of the FLA, which will include all necessarywater right information. The October 25, 1984, agreement that the tribes refer to is theSwan Falls Agreement, which has been in effect since 1984 and remains in effect. If theShoshone-Bannock Tribes do not have a copy of the agreement, IPC will provide the tribes withone. To IPC’s knowledge, the Swan Falls Agreement has no effect on the 1990 Fort HallAgreement.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-18Exhibit E includes a detailed discussion of project-related impacts.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-19IPC used the collaborative process to work through consultation requirements set forth by theFERC. The value of the collaborative process is that it allowed for a more open environment todiscuss studies, results, and mitigation measures. A full description of IPC requirements forconsultation and the collaborative process are included in the FLA, Consultation Appendix. Thetribes have acknowledged that they chose not to participate in the Collaborative Process.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-20The title “Native American Organizations” is taken from FERC regulations. Nothing is impliedby the title, other than accurately stating what FERC regulations call for.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-21Comment noted.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-22Please see Technical Report E.3.1-2 in the license application for a complete discussion of thistopic.RESPONSE TO COMMENT SBT1-23This is a summary section. Exhibit E includes a full discussion of existing conditions, resourceimpacts from operations, and IPC’s proposed mitigation measures.Page 52Hells Canyon Complex