80 FR 44098 - Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-171
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
Western Area Power Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
| Page Range | 44098-44100 | |
| FR Document | 2015-18237 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 44098-44100] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18237] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-171 AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Extension of Existing Rate-setting Formula and Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Base Charge and Rates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action extends the existing Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) rate-setting formula through September 30, 2020, and approves the base charge and rates for FY 2016. The existing Electric Service Rate Schedule, BCP-F8, is set to expire on September 30, 2015. The Electric Service Rate Schedule contains a rate-setting formula that is recalculated annually based on updated financial and sales data. DATES: The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2015, and extending through September 30, 2020, or until superseded by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2453, email [email protected], or Mr. Jack Murray, Rates Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2442, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The existing Rate Schedule BCP-F8 under Rate Order No. WAPA-150\1\ was approved for a five-year period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending September 30, 2015. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ FERC confirmed and approved Rate Order No. WAPA-150 on December 9, 2010, in Docket No. EF10-7-000, See United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Boulder Canyon Project, 133 FERC ] 62,229 (December 9, 2010). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western proposed extending the existing rate-setting formula pursuant to 10 CFR part 903.23(a), Formula Rate Schedule BCP-F9 under Rate Order No. WAPA-171. The notice of proposed extension was published in the Federal Register on February 9, 2015 (80 FR 6955). As allowed by 10 CFR part 903.23(a), Western held a public information forum and public comment forum. The consultation and comment period ended May 11, 2015. All comments received during the comment period were considered in the development of the final rates. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00A, effective October 25, 2013, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to the Administrator of Western Area Power Administration (Western); (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand or to disapprove such rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Following review of Western's proposal within the Department of Energy, I hereby approve Rate Order No. WAPA-171, which extends the existing rate-setting formula through September 30, 2020, and approves the proposed BCP electric service base charge and rates for FY 2016. Rate Order No. WAPA-171 will be submitted to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis. Dated: July 17, 2015. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary.GPO Follow Lit DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPUTY SECRETARY In the matter of: Western Area Power Administration, Rate Extension for the Boulder Canyon Project, Electric Service Formula Rate Schedule Rate Order No. WAPA-171 ORDER CONFIRMING AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE BOULDER CANYON PROJECT ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE-SETTING FORMULA AND FY 2016 BASE CHARGE AND RATES FORMULA RATE SCHEDULE These rates were established in accordance with Section 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This act transferred to and vested in the Secretary of Energy the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)), and other acts that specifically apply to the project involved. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00A, effective October 25, 2013, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to the Administrator of Western Area Power Administration (Western); (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand or to disapprove such rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This extension is issued pursuant to the Delegation Order and DOE rate extension procedures at 10 CFR part 903.23(a). BACKGROUND On December 9, 2010, in Docket No. EF10-7-000 at 133 FERC ] 62,229, FERC issued an order confirming, approving and placing into effect on a final basis Electric Service Rate Schedule BCP-F8 for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP). Electric Service Rate Schedule BCP-F8, Rate Order No. WAPA-150, was approved for five years beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2015. Western followed the Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions set forth in 10 CFR part 903.23(a) in extending the BCP rate-setting formula through September 30, 2020, and setting the new base charge and rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. The steps Western took to involve interested parties in the rate process were: 1. On February 9, 2015, Western published a notice in the Federal Register (80 FR 6955) announcing the extension of the rate-setting formula and the proposed base charge and rates for BCP. Publication of this notice initiated the public consultation and comment period, and announced the public information and public comment forums. Western also announced the public forum dates and posted the BCP rate adjustment at http://www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/RateAdjust.htm. 2. On March 11, 2015, Western hosted an informal customer meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. At this informal [[Page 44099]] meeting, Western explained the rationale for the adjustment in the proposed base charge and rates, and answered questions. Contractors were notified of the informal meeting at the BCP Engineering and Operating Committee meetings in October 2014 and January 2015. 3. On April 1, 2015, Western held a public information forum at the Desert Southwest Regional Office in Phoenix, Arizona. Western provided detailed explanations of the proposed base charge and rates for BCP, and answered questions. Western provided a copy of the rate presentation, supporting documentation, and informational handouts. 4. On April 29, 2015, Western held a comment forum to give the public an opportunity to comment for the record. Individuals representing multiple entities commented at this forum. 5. Western received two comment letters during the consultation and comment period, which ended May 11, 2015. All comments have been considered in preparing this Rate Order. Comments: Written comments were received from the following organizations: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, California Irrigation & Electrical Districts Association of Arizona, Arizona The comments and responses regarding the electric service base charge and rates, paraphrased for brevity when not affecting the meaning of the statement(s), are discussed below. Direct quotes from comment letters are used for clarification, where necessary. Comment: Commenters expressed concern that many BCP Contractors, who will be new as of October 1, 2017, are not familiar with Western's existing rate-setting formula methodology. Western should consider reaching out to these new Contractors prior to October 1, 2017, and educate them on the methodology or, alternatively, alter the length of this proposed extension period so a new rate period will begin with the FY 2018 rate and base charge adjustment process. Response: Western has been providing outreach and education opportunities to the new BCP Contractors through the Post-2017 remarketing and new electric service contracts negotiation processes. In addition, under the BCP Implementation Agreement, Western submits BCP rates to the Deputy Secretary of Energy for approval each year and with the proposed extension, the new Contractors will have an opportunity to participate and be educated in the annual rate process through informal customer meetings, as well as formal public information and comment forums. Comment: The BCP Contractors have proposed a joint audit paid for by the contractors with funds from prior year carryover. This joint audit would be completed prior to the termination of the Hoover Electric Service Contracts. Response: Western and Reclamation support the proposal of a joint audit prior to the termination of the existing Hoover Electric Service Contracts. Western and Reclamation also support the Contractors' proposal to fund the audit costs by reducing prior year carryover which effectively increases the FY 2016 base charge. Comment: Contractors expressed their support for extending the existing rate-setting formula methodology and approval of the base charge and rates for FY 2016. Response: Western appreciates the contractors expressing its support with the extension of the existing rate-setting formula methodology and calculation of the base charge and rates for FY 2016. DISCUSSION On September 30, 2015, the BCP Electric Service Rate Schedule BCP- F8 will expire. This makes it necessary to extend the existing rate- setting formula and approve the FY 2016 Base Charge and Rates. With this approval, the existing rate-setting formula under Rate Schedule BCP-F9 will be extended under Rate Order No. WAPA-171. The existing electric service rate-setting formula provides adequate revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, and to repay investment within the cost recovery criteria as set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2. Rate Order No. WAPA-171 extends the existing rate-setting formula through September 30, 2020, thereby continuing to ensure project repayment within the cost recovery criteria. The existing base charge for FY 2015 is $61,008,518, the composite rate is 16.28 mills/kWh, the energy rate is 8.14 mills/kwh, and capacity rate is $1.61/kW/month. The BCP increase in the electric service base charge and rates for FY 2016 is driven by three factors: 1) an increase of approximately $2 million in annual expenses, primarily estimated replacements and visitor center costs, and principal payments for uprating program and capitalized investments from FY 2015 to FY 2016; 2) a $1.5 million reduction in projected carryover between FY 2015 and FY 2016; and 3) a projected increase of $750K in other revenues, which acts as an offset to total expenses. The proposed base charge for FY 2016 is $63,735,856, composite rate is 18.33 mills/kWh, energy rate is 9.17 mills/kWh, and capacity rate is $1.72/kW/month. While there is an increase between FY 2015 and FY 2016, Western notes the base charge and rates for FY 2015 were artificially reduced due to actions taken by Contractors in FY 2014 and issues faced by Reclamation. During FY 2014, the BCP Contractors refinanced the highest interest rate debt on the visitor facilities and air slots investments, effectively eliminating them as a cost in the power repayment study. This transaction had the effect of increasing carryover by approximately $5 million at the end of FY 2014, and decreasing the base charge for FY 2015. At the same time, due to budget sequestration issues at the end of FY 2013, expenses at the end of FY 2013 were much lower than expected. The final results, received in mid-FY 2014, also served to increase the amount of carryover available to apply against the base charge and rates for FY 2015. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Information about this extension and adjustment of electric service base charge and rates, including power repayment studies, comments, letters, memoranda, and other supporting material made or kept by Western to develop the provisional base charge and rates, is available for public review in the Desert Southwest Customer Service Regional Office, Western Area Power Administration, 615 South 43 Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Dated: July 17, 2015 Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall Deputy Secretary Formula Rate Schedule BCP-F9 (Supersedes Schedule BCP-F8) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION Boulder Canyon Project Desert Southwest Customer Service Region SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE Effective: The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2015, and extending through September 30, 2020, or until superseded by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier. Available: In the marketing area serviced by the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP). Applicable: To power Contractors served by the BCP supplied through one meter, at one [[Page 44100]] point of delivery, unless otherwise provided by contract. Character and Conditions of Service: Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points established by contract. Base Charge: The total charge paid by a Contractor for annual capacity and energy based on the annual revenue requirement. The base charge shall be composed of an energy component and a capacity component: ENERGY CHARGE: Each Contractor shall be billed monthly an energy charge equal to the rate year energy dollar multiplied by the Contractor's firm energy percentage multiplied by the Contractor's monthly energy ratio as provided by contract. CAPACITY CHARGE: Each Contractor shall be billed monthly a capacity charge equal to the rate year capacity dollar divided by 12 multiplied by the Contractor's contingent capacity percentage as provided by contract. Forecast Rates: ENERGY: Shall be equal to the rate year energy dollar divided by the lesser of the total master schedule energy or 4,501.001 million kWhs. This rate is to be applied for use of excess energy, unauthorized overruns, and water pump energy. CAPACITY: Shall be equal to the rate year capacity dollar divided by 1,951,000 kWs, to be applied for use of unauthorized overruns. Calculated Energy Rate: Within 90 days after the end of each rate year, a calculated energy rate shall be calculated. If the energy deemed delivered is greater than 4,501.001 million kWhs, then the calculated energy rate shall be applied to each Contractor's energy deemed delivered. A credit or debit shall be established based on the difference between the Contractor's energy dollar and the Contractor's actual energy charge, to be applied the following month or as soon as possible thereafter. Lower Basin Development Fund Contribution Charge: The contribution charge is 4.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled to an Arizona purchaser and 2.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled to a California or Nevada purchaser, except for purchased power. Billing for Unauthorized Overruns: For each billing period in which there is a contract violation involving an unauthorized overrun of the contractual power obligations, such overrun shall be billed at 10 times the forecast energy rate and forecast capacity rate. The contribution charge shall also be applied to each kWh of overrun. Adjustments: None. ORDER In view of the foregoing and under the authority delegated to me, I hereby extend from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2020, the existing BCP rate-setting formula and approve the base charge and rates for FY 2016, on an interim basis for the BCP. Formula Rate Schedule BCP-F9 shall remain in effect on an interim basis, pending FERC confirmation and approval of this extension or substitute rates on a final basis through September 30, 2020. Dated: July 17, 2015 Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015-18237 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
![44098 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Notices
must also serve a copy of the document approved for a five-year period Secretary of Energy the power marketing
on that resource agency. A copy of all beginning on October 1, 2010, and functions of the Secretary of the
other filings in reference to this ending September 30, 2015. Department of the Interior and the
application must be accompanied by Western proposed extending the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)
proof of service on all persons listed in existing rate-setting formula pursuant to under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch.
the service list prepared by the 10 CFR part 903.23(a), Formula Rate 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and
Commission in this proceeding, in Schedule BCP–F9 under Rate Order No. supplemented by subsequent laws,
accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and WAPA–171. The notice of proposed particularly section 9(c) of the
385.2010. extension was published in the Federal Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43
Dated: July 17, 2015. Register on February 9, 2015 (80 FR U.S.C. 485h(c)), and other acts that
Kimberly D. Bose, 6955). As allowed by 10 CFR part specifically apply to the project
903.23(a), Western held a public involved.
Secretary.
information forum and public comment By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00A,
[FR Doc. 2015–18108 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] effective October 25, 2013, the Secretary
forum. The consultation and comment
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to
period ended May 11, 2015. All
comments received during the comment develop power and transmission rates to
period were considered in the the Administrator of Western Area
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Power Administration (Western); (2) the
development of the final rates.
Western Area Power Administration By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00A, authority to confirm, approve, and place
effective October 25, 2013, the Secretary such rates into effect on an interim basis
Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and
No. WAPA–171 develop power and transmission rates to (3) the authority to confirm, approve,
the Administrator of Western Area and place into effect on a final basis, to
AGENCY: Western Area Power Power Administration (Western); (2) the remand or to disapprove such rates to
Administration, DOE. authority to confirm, approve, and place the Federal Energy Regulatory
ACTION: Notice of Extension of Existing such rates into effect on an interim basis Commission (FERC). This extension is
Rate-setting Formula and Approval of to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and issued pursuant to the Delegation Order
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Base Charge and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and DOE rate extension procedures at
Rates. and place into effect on a final basis, to 10 CFR part 903.23(a).
SUMMARY: This action extends the remand or to disapprove such rates to BACKGROUND
existing Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC). On December 9, 2010, in Docket No.
rate-setting formula through September EF10–7–000 at 133 FERC ¶ 62,229,
30, 2020, and approves the base charge Following review of Western’s
proposal within the Department of FERC issued an order confirming,
and rates for FY 2016. The existing approving and placing into effect on a
Electric Service Rate Schedule, BCP–F8, Energy, I hereby approve Rate Order No.
WAPA–171, which extends the existing final basis Electric Service Rate
is set to expire on September 30, 2015. Schedule BCP–F8 for the Boulder
The Electric Service Rate Schedule rate-setting formula through September
30, 2020, and approves the proposed Canyon Project (BCP). Electric Service
contains a rate-setting formula that is Rate Schedule BCP–F8, Rate Order No.
recalculated annually based on updated BCP electric service base charge and
rates for FY 2016. Rate Order No. WAPA–150, was approved for five years
financial and sales data. beginning October 1, 2010 through
DATES: The first day of the first full
WAPA–171 will be submitted to FERC
for confirmation and approval on a final September 30, 2015.
billing period beginning on or after Western followed the Procedures for
October 1, 2015, and extending through basis.
Public Participation in Power and
September 30, 2020, or until superseded Dated: July 17, 2015. Transmission Rate Adjustments and
by another rate schedule, whichever Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Extensions set forth in 10 CFR part
occurs earlier. Deputy Secretary. 903.23(a) in extending the BCP rate-
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. setting formula through September 30,
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager, 2020, and setting the new base charge
Desert Southwest Customer Service DEPUTY SECRETARY and rates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. The
Region, Western Area Power In the matter of: steps Western took to involve interested
Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Western Area Power Administration, parties in the rate process were:
Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, (602) 605– Rate Extension for the Boulder 1. On February 9, 2015, Western
2453, email moulton@wapa.gov, or Mr. Canyon Project, Electric Service published a notice in the Federal
Jack Murray, Rates Manager, Desert Formula Rate Schedule Register (80 FR 6955) announcing the
Southwest Customer Service Region, Rate Order No. WAPA–171 extension of the rate-setting formula and
Western Area Power Administration, the proposed base charge and rates for
P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005– ORDER CONFIRMING AND BCP. Publication of this notice initiated
6457, (602) 605–2442, email jmurray@ APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE the public consultation and comment
wapa.gov. BOULDER CANYON PROJECT period, and announced the public
ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE-SETTING information and public comment
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
FORMULA AND FY 2016 BASE forums. Western also announced the
existing Rate Schedule BCP–F8 under
CHARGE AND RATES FORMULA public forum dates and posted the BCP
Rate Order No. WAPA–1501 was
RATE SCHEDULE rate adjustment at http://
1 FERC confirmed and approved Rate Order No. These rates were established in www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/
WAPA–150 on December 9, 2010, in Docket No. accordance with Section 302 of the RateAdjust.htm.
EF10–7–000, See United States Department of Department of Energy (DOE) 2. On March 11, 2015, Western hosted
Energy, Western Area Power Administration,
Boulder Canyon Project, 133 FERC ¶ 62,229 Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This an informal customer meeting in
(December 9, 2010). act transferred to and vested in the Phoenix, Arizona. At this informal
VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_44240/page/1.svg)
![44100 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Notices
point of delivery, unless otherwise unauthorized overrun of the contractual transmission service from the Navajo
provided by contract. power obligations, such overrun shall be (500-kV) portion of the CAP on a short-
billed at 10 times the forecast energy term (less than 12 months) basis at
Character and Conditions of Service:
rate and forecast capacity rate. The current CAP 115/230-kV rates under
Alternating current at 60 hertz, three- contribution charge shall also be Western’s Administrator’s authority to
phase, delivered and metered at the applied to each kWh of overrun. set rates for short-term sales
voltages and points established by (Department of Energy Delegation Order
contract. Adjustments:
No. 00–037.00A, ¶1.5). Western will
Base Charge: None. prepare and provide a brochure
ORDER detailing information on the proposed
The total charge paid by a Contractor rates. Proposed rates, under Rate
for annual capacity and energy based on In view of the foregoing and under the Schedules CAP–FT3, CAP–NFT3, and
the annual revenue requirement. The authority delegated to me, I hereby CAP–NITS3, are scheduled to go into
base charge shall be composed of an extend from October 1, 2015, through effect on January 1, 2016, and remain in
energy component and a capacity September 30, 2020, the existing BCP effect through December 31, 2020.
component: rate-setting formula and approve the
ENERGY CHARGE: Each Contractor Publication of this Federal Register
base charge and rates for FY 2016, on an notice begins the formal process for the
shall be billed monthly an energy charge interim basis for the BCP. Formula Rate
equal to the rate year energy dollar proposed rates.
Schedule BCP–F9 shall remain in effect
multiplied by the Contractor’s firm on an interim basis, pending FERC DATES: The consultation and comment
energy percentage multiplied by the confirmation and approval of this period begins today and will end
Contractor’s monthly energy ratio as extension or substitute rates on a final October 22, 2015. Western will present
provided by contract. basis through September 30, 2020. a detailed explanation of the proposed
CAPACITY CHARGE: Each Contractor rates at a public information forum on
shall be billed monthly a capacity Dated: July 17, 2015
August 27, 2015, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
charge equal to the rate year capacity Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, MST, in Phoenix, Arizona. Western will
dollar divided by 12 multiplied by the Deputy Secretary. accept oral and written comments at a
Contractor’s contingent capacity [FR Doc. 2015–18237 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] public comment forum on September
percentage as provided by contract. BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 24, 2015, beginning at 10:00 a.m. MST,
Forecast Rates: in Phoenix, Arizona. Western will
accept written comments any time
ENERGY: Shall be equal to the rate DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY during the 90-day consultation and
year energy dollar divided by the lesser comment period.
of the total master schedule energy or Western Area Power Administration
4,501.001 million kWhs. This rate is to ADDRESSES: The public information
be applied for use of excess energy, Central Arizona Project—Rate Order forum and public comment forum will
unauthorized overruns, and water pump No. WAPA–172 be held at the Desert Southwest
energy. Customer Service Regional Office,
AGENCY: Western Area Power located at 615 South 43 Avenue,
CAPACITY: Shall be equal to the rate
Administration, DOE. Phoenix, Arizona, on the dates cited
year capacity dollar divided by
1,951,000 kWs, to be applied for use of ACTION: Notice of Proposed above. Written comments should be sent
unauthorized overruns. Transmission Rates. to Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Senior Vice
SUMMARY: The Western Area Power President and Desert Southwest
Calculated Energy Rate:
Administration (Western), a power Regional Manager, Desert Southwest
Within 90 days after the end of each Customer Service Region, Western Area
marketing administration within the
rate year, a calculated energy rate shall Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457,
be calculated. If the energy deemed Department of Energy (DOE), is
proposing an adjustment to the Central Phoenix, Arizona 85005–6457, email
delivered is greater than 4,501.001 moulton@wapa.gov. Written comments
million kWhs, then the calculated Arizona Project (CAP) transmission
rates for firm point-to-point may also be faxed to (602) 605–2490,
energy rate shall be applied to each attention: Mr. Jack Murray, Rates
Contractor’s energy deemed delivered. transmission service, non-firm point-to-
point transmission service, and Network Manager. Western will post official
A credit or debit shall be established information about the rate process on its
based on the difference between the Integration Transmission Service (NITS)
on the CAP 115/230-kilovolt (kV) Web site at http://www.wapa.gov/dsw/
Contractor’s energy dollar and the pwrmkt/CAPTRP/CAPTRP.htm.
Contractor’s actual energy charge, to be transmission lines. Current rates, under
Rate Schedules CAP–FT2, CAP–NFT2 Western will also post official
applied the following month or as soon comments received via letter, fax and
as possible thereafter. and CAP–NITS2, expire December 31,
2015. Western is not proposing any email to this Web site. Western must
Lower Basin Development Fund changes to the existing rate-setting receive written comments by the end of
Contribution Charge: formula through December 31, 2020, but the consultation and comment period to
is proposing to adjust the existing rates ensure they are considered in Western’s
The contribution charge is 4.5 mills/ decision-making process. For more
to provide sufficient revenue to cover all
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
kWh for each kWh measured or information regarding attending the
scheduled to an Arizona purchaser and annual costs, including interest
expenses, and to repay required forum, see the Attendance at the Forum
2.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured section of this notice.
or scheduled to a California or Nevada investment within the allowable period.
purchaser, except for purchased power. Western is also proposing to begin FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
charging for short-term transmission Jack Murray, Rates Manager, Desert
Billing for Unauthorized Overruns: service on the Navajo (500-kV) portion Southwest Customer Service Region,
For each billing period in which there of the CAP under Rate Schedule CAP– Western Area Power Administration,
is a contract violation involving an NFT3. Western currently markets excess P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, Arizona 85005–
VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_44240/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2018-02-23 09:24:31
Document Modified: 2018-02-23 09:24:31
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of Extension of Existing Rate-setting Formula and Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Base Charge and Rates. | |
| Dates | The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2015, and extending through September 30, 2020, or until superseded by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier. | |
| Contact | Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2453, email [email protected], or Mr. Jack Murray, Rates Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2442, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 44098 |
2024 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR