80 FR 79883 - Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project Power Rate
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 246 (December 23, 2015)
Southwestern Power Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 246 (December 23, 2015)
| Page Range | 79883-79885 | |
| FR Document | 2015-32365 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 79883-79885] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32365] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Southwestern Power Administration Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project Power Rate AGENCY: Southwestern Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of rate order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00A, effective October 25, 2013, and 00-001.00F, effective November 17, 2014, the Deputy Secretary has approved and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-70, which increases the power rate for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project (Willis) pursuant to the Willis Rate Schedule (RDW-15) which supersedes the existing rate schedule. DATES: The effective period for the rate schedule specified in Rate Order No. SWPA-70 is January 1, 2016, through September 30, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Office, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6646, marshall.boyken@swpa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rate Order No. SWPA-70, which has been approved and placed into effect on an interim basis, increases the power rate for Willis pursuant to the following Rate Schedule: Rate Schedule RDW-15, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Power and Energy Sold to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (Contract No. DE-PM75- 85SW00117) The rate schedule supersedes the existing rate schedule shown below: Rate Schedule RDW-14, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Power and Energy Sold to Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (Contract No. DE-PM75- 85SW00117) (superseded by RDW-15) Southwestern Power Administration's (Southwestern) Administrator has determined, based on the 2015 Willis Current Power Repayment Study that the existing power rate will not satisfy cost recovery criteria specified in Department of Energy Order No. RA 6120.2 and Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944. The finalized 2015 Willis Power Repayment Studies indicate that an increase in annual revenue of $101,340, or 8.6 percent, beginning January 1, 2016, will satisfy cost recovery criteria for Willis. The proposed Willis rate schedule would ultimately increase annual revenues from $1,181,496 to $1,282,836, to recover increased costs associated with operations and maintenance as well as increased costs for investments and replacements in the hydroelectric generating facility and the associated increased interest expense, with one half (4.3 percent) beginning January 1, 2016, and the remaining one half (4.3 percent) beginning on January 1, 2017. The Administrator has followed title 10, part 903 subpart A, of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR part 903), ``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions'' in connection with the proposed rate schedule. On October 9, 2015, Southwestern published notice in the Federal Register, (80 FR 61205), of the proposed power rate increase for Willis. Southwestern provided a 30-day comment period as an opportunity for customers and other interested members of the public to review and comment on the proposed power rate increase with written comments due by November 9, 2015. Southwestern did not hold the combined Public Information and Comment Forum (Forum) because Southwestern did not receive any requests to hold the Forum. One comment was received from Gillis, Borchardt and Barthel LLP, on behalf of the Vinton Public Power Authority and the Sam Rayburn Generation and Transmission Cooperative which stated they had no objection to the proposed rate adjustment. Information regarding this rate proposal, including studies and other supporting material, is available for public review and comment in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. Following review of Southwestern's proposal within the Department of Energy, I approved Rate Order No. SWPA-70, on an interim basis, which ultimately increases the existing Willis power rate to $1,282,836 per year for the period January 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019. Dated: December 17, 2015. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPUTY SECRETARY OF ENERGY In the matter of: Southwestern Power Administration, Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project Power Rate [[Page 79884]] Rate Order No. SWPA-70 ORDER CONFIRMING, APPROVING AND PLACING INCREASED POWER RATE SCHEDULE IN EFFECT ON AN INTERIM BASIS Pursuant to Sections 302(a) and 301(b) of the Department of Energy Organization Act, Public Law 95-91, the functions of the Secretary of the Interior and the Federal Power Commission under Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, 16 U.S.C. 825s, relating to the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) were transferred to and vested in the Secretary of Energy. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00A, the Secretary of Energy delegated to the Administrator of Southwestern the authority to develop power and transmission rates, delegated to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy the authority to confirm, approve, and place in effect such rates on an interim basis and delegated to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to confirm and approve on a final basis or to disapprove rates developed by the Administrator under the delegation. Pursuant to that delegated authority, the Deputy Secretary issued this interim rate order. BACKGROUND The Robert Douglas Willis Hydropower Project (Willis) (aka: Dam B and later Town Bluff Dam), located on the Neches River in eastern Texas downstream from the Sam Rayburn Dam, was originally constructed in 1951 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and provides stream flow regulation of releases from the Sam Rayburn Dam. The Lower Neches Valley Authority contributed funds toward construction of both projects and makes established annual payments for the right to withdraw up to 2000 cubic feet of water per second from Willis for its own use. Power was legislatively authorized at the project, but installation of hydroelectric facilities was deferred until justified by economic conditions. A determination of feasibility was made in a 1982 Corps study. In 1983, the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (SRMPA) proposed to sponsor and finance the development of hydropower at Willis in return for the output of the project to be delivered to its member municipalities and participating member cooperatives of the Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative. The Willis power rate excludes the costs associated with the hydropower design and construction performed by the Corps, because all funds for these costs were provided by SRMPA. Under the Southwestern/ SRMPA power sales Contract No. DE-PM75-85SW00117, SRMPA will continue to pay all annual operating and maintenance costs, as well as expected capital replacement costs, through the power rate paid to Southwestern, and will receive all power and energy produced at the project for a period of 50 years. FERC confirmation and approval of the current Willis rate schedule was provided in FERC Docket No. EF15-5-000 issued on June 3, 2015, (151 FERC ]62,156) effective for the period January 1, 2015, through September 30, 2018. DISCUSSION Southwestern prepared a 2015 Current Power Repayment Study which indicated that the existing power rate would not satisfy present financial criteria regarding repayment of investment within a 50-year period due to increased costs associated with Corps operations and maintenance as well as increased costs for investments and replacements in the hydroelectric generating facilities and the associated increased interest expense. The 2015 Revised Power Repayment Study indicated the need for an 8.6 percent revenue increase. These preliminary results, which presented the basis for the proposed revenue increase, were provided to the customers for their review prior to the formal process. The 2015 Revised Power Repayment Study has been finalized and indicates that an increase in annual revenues of $101,340 (8.6 percent) is necessary beginning January 1, 2016, to accomplish repayment in the required number of years. Accordingly, Southwestern has prepared a proposed rate schedule based on the additional revenue requirement to ensure repayment. Southwestern conducted the rate adjustment proceeding in accordance with title 10, part 903, subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR part 903), ``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions.'' More specifically, opportunities for public review and comment during a 30-day period on the proposed Willis power rate were announced by a Federal Register notice published on October 9, 2015 (80 FR 61205), with written comments due November 9, 2015. The combined Public Information and Comment Forum scheduled for October 28, 2015, in Tulsa, Oklahoma was not held because Southwestern did not receive any requests to hold the forum. Southwestern provided the Federal Register notice, to the customers and interested parties for review and comment during the public comment period. In response to concerns expressed by Southwestern's customers during their review of the preliminary results of the 2015 Power Repayment Studies, Southwestern is increasing revenue in two steps over a twelve month period. Because Southwestern's current Willis power rate is sufficient to recover all average operation and maintenance expenses during the next two years, the ability to meet both annual and long-term repayment criteria is satisfied by increasing revenues in steps over the period. The first step of the rate increase, beginning January 1, 2016, would incorporate one half of the required revenue increase ($50,670 or 4.3 percent). The second step of the rate increase, beginning January 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2019, would incorporate the remaining one half of the revenue increase requirement ($50,670 or 4.3 percent). Southwestern will continue to perform its Power Repayment Studies annually, and if the 2016 results should indicate the need for additional revenues, another rate filing will be conducted and updated revenue requirements implemented for Fiscal Year 2017 and thereafter. Following the conclusion of the comment period on November 9, 2015, Southwestern finalized the Power Repayment Studies and rate schedule for the proposed annual rate of $1,282,836 which is the lowest possible rate needed to satisfy repayment criteria. This rate represents an annual increase of 8.6 percent. The Administrator made the decision to submit the rate proposal for interim approval and implementation. COMMENTS AND RESPONSES Southwestern received one comment during the public comment period. The comment on behalf of the Vinton Public Power Authority and the Sam Rayburn Generation and Transmission Cooperative expressed no objection to the proposed rate increase. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Information regarding this power rate increase, including studies, comments and other supporting material, is available for public review in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, One West Third Street, Tulsa, OK 74103. ADMINISTRATION'S CERTIFICATION The 2015 Willis Revised Power Repayment Study indicates that the increased power rate of $1,282,836 will repay all costs of the project including [[Page 79885]] amortization of the power investment consistent with the provisions of Department of Energy Order No. RA 6120.2. In accordance with Delegation Order No. 00-037.00A (October 25, 2013), and Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, the Administrator has determined that the proposed Willis power rate is consistent with applicable law and is the lowest possible rate to the customer consistent with sound business principles. ENVIRONMENT The environmental impact of the power rate increase proposal was evaluated in consideration of the Department of Energy's guidelines for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and was determined to fall within the class of actions that are categorically excluded from the requirements of preparing either an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assessment (10 CFR part 1021, App. B to subpart D, Sec. B1.1 ``Changing rates & prices''). ORDER In view of the foregoing and pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm, approve and place in effect on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2016, through September 30, 2019, the phased-in annual Willis power rate of $1,282,836 for the sale of power and energy from Willis to the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency, under Contract No. DE-PM75-85SW00117, as amended. This rate shall remain in effect on an interim basis through September 30, 2019, or until the FERC confirms and approves the rate on a final basis. Dated: December 17, 2015 Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION RATE SCHEDULE RDW-15 \1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Supersedes Rate Schedule RDW-14. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHOLESALE RATES FOR HYDRO POWER AND ENERGY SOLD TO SAM RAYBURN MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY (CONTRACT NO. DE-PM75-85SW00117) Effective: During the period January 1, 2016, through September 30, 2019, in accordance with interim approval from Rate Order No. SWPA-70 issued by the Deputy Secretary of Energy on December 17, 2015 and pursuant to final approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Applicable: To the power and energy purchased by Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (SRMPA) from the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) under the terms and conditions of the Power Sales Contract dated June 28, 1985, as amended, for the sale of all Hydro Power and Energy generated at the Robert Douglas Willis Hydropower Project (Robert D. Willis) (formerly designated as Town Bluff). Character and Conditions of Service: Three-phase, alternating current, delivered at approximately 60 Hertz, at the nominal voltage, at the point of delivery, and in such quantities as are specified by contract. 1. Wholesale Rates, Terms, and Conditions for Hydro Power and Energy 1.1. These rates shall be applicable regardless of the quantity of Hydro Power and Energy available or delivered to SRMPA; provided, however, that if an Uncontrollable Force prevents utilization of both of the project's power generating units for an entire billing period, and if during such billing period water releases were being made which otherwise would have been used to generate Hydro Power and Energy, then Southwestern shall, upon request by SRMPA, suspend billing for subsequent billing periods, until such time as at least one of the project's generating units is again available. 1.2. The term ``Uncontrollable Force,'' as used herein, shall mean any force which is not within the control of the party affected, including, but not limited to, failure of water supply, failure of facilities, flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, fire, epidemic, riot, civil disturbance, labor disturbance, sabotage, war, acts of war, terrorist acts, or restraint by court of general jurisdiction, which by exercise of due diligence and foresight such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid. 1.3. Hydro Power Rates, Terms, and Conditions 1.3.1. Monthly Charge for the Period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 $102,681 per month ($1,232,172 per year) for Robert D. Willis Hydro Power and Energy purchased by SRMPA from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016. 1.3.2. Monthly Charge for the Period of January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 $106,903 per month ($1,282,836 per year) for Robert D. Willis Hydro Power and Energy purchased by SRMPA from January 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019. [FR Doc. 2015-32365 Filed 12-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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Deputy Secretary of Energy on DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY recover increased costs associated with
December 17, 2015, and pursuant to operations and maintenance as well as
final approval by the Federal Energy Southwestern Power Administration increased costs for investments and
Regulatory Commission. replacements in the hydroelectric
Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project
Applicable: generating facility and the associated
Power Rate
increased interest expense, with one
To the power and energy purchased AGENCY: Southwestern Power half (4.3 percent) beginning January 1,
by Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Administration, DOE. 2016, and the remaining one half (4.3
Cooperative, Inc., (SRDEC) from the ACTION: Notice of rate order. percent) beginning on January 1, 2017.
Southwestern Power Administration
(Southwestern) under the terms and The Administrator has followed title
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Delegation Order
conditions of the Power Sales Contract Nos. 00–037.00A, effective October 25, 10, part 903 subpart A, of the Code of
dated October 7, 1992, for the sale of all 2013, and 00–001.00F, effective Federal Regulations (10 CFR part 903),
Hydro Power and Energy generated at November 17, 2014, the Deputy ‘‘Procedures for Public Participation in
the Sam Rayburn Dam. Secretary has approved and placed into Power and Transmission Rate
effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. Adjustments and Extensions’’ in
Character and Conditions of Service: connection with the proposed rate
SWPA–70, which increases the power
Three-phase, alternating current, rate for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower schedule. On October 9, 2015,
delivered at approximately 60 Hertz, at Project (Willis) pursuant to the Willis Southwestern published notice in the
the nominal voltage, at the point of Rate Schedule (RDW–15) which Federal Register, (80 FR 61205), of the
delivery, and in such quantities as are supersedes the existing rate schedule. proposed power rate increase for Willis.
specified by contract. DATES: The effective period for the rate Southwestern provided a 30-day
schedule specified in Rate Order No. comment period as an opportunity for
1. Wholesale Rates, Terms, and
SWPA–70 is January 1, 2016, through customers and other interested members
Conditions for Hydro Power and Energy
September 30, 2019. of the public to review and comment on
1.1. These rates shall be applicable FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. the proposed power rate increase with
regardless of the quantity of Hydro Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, written comments due by November 9,
Power and Energy available or delivered Chief Operating Office, Southwestern 2015. Southwestern did not hold the
to SRDEC; provided, however, that if an Power Administration, U.S. Department combined Public Information and
Uncontrollable Force prevents of Energy, Williams Center Tower I, One Comment Forum (Forum) because
utilization of both of the project’s power West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma Southwestern did not receive any
generating units for an entire billing 74103, (918) 595–6646, requests to hold the Forum. One
period, and if during such billing period marshall.boyken@swpa.gov. comment was received from Gillis,
water releases were being made which SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rate Order Borchardt and Barthel LLP, on behalf of
otherwise would have been used to No. SWPA–70, which has been the Vinton Public Power Authority and
generate Hydro Power and Energy, then approved and placed into effect on an the Sam Rayburn Generation and
Southwestern shall, upon request by interim basis, increases the power rate Transmission Cooperative which stated
SRDEC, suspend billing for subsequent for Willis pursuant to the following Rate they had no objection to the proposed
billing periods, until such time as at Schedule: rate adjustment.
least one of the project’s generating
units is again available. Rate Schedule RDW–15, Wholesale Rates Information regarding this rate
for Hydro Power and Energy Sold to Sam proposal, including studies and other
1.2. The term ‘‘Uncontrollable Force,’’ Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (Contract
as used herein, shall mean any force No. DE–PM75–85SW00117)
supporting material, is available for
which is not within the control of the public review and comment in the
party affected, including, but not The rate schedule supersedes the offices of Southwestern Power
limited to, failure of water supply, existing rate schedule shown below: Administration, Williams Center Tower
failure of facilities, flood, earthquake, Rate Schedule RDW–14, Wholesale Rates I, One West Third Street, Tulsa,
storm, lightning, fire, epidemic, riot, for Hydro Power and Energy Sold to Sam Oklahoma 74103. Following review of
civil disturbance, labor disturbance, Rayburn Municipal Power Agency (Contract Southwestern’s proposal within the
No. DE–PM75–85SW00117) (superseded by
sabotage, war, acts of war, terrorist acts, Department of Energy, I approved Rate
RDW–15)
or restraint by court of general Order No. SWPA–70, on an interim
jurisdiction, which by exercise of due Southwestern Power Administration’s basis, which ultimately increases the
diligence and foresight such party could (Southwestern) Administrator has existing Willis power rate to $1,282,836
not reasonably have been expected to determined, based on the 2015 Willis per year for the period January 1, 2016
avoid. Current Power Repayment Study that
through September 30, 2019.
1.3. Hydro Power Rates, Terms, and the existing power rate will not satisfy
cost recovery criteria specified in Dated: December 17, 2015.
Conditions
Department of Energy Order No. RA Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
1.3.1. Monthly Charge for the Period
6120.2 and Section 5 of the Flood Deputy Secretary.
of January 1, 2016 through September
Control Act of 1944. The finalized 2015
30, 2019 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Willis Power Repayment Studies
$380,316 per month ($4,563,792 per
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indicate that an increase in annual DEPUTY SECRETARY OF ENERGY
year) for Sam Rayburn Dam Hydro revenue of $101,340, or 8.6 percent,
Power and Energy purchased by SRDEC beginning January 1, 2016, will satisfy In the matter of: Southwestern Power
from January 1, 2016, through cost recovery criteria for Willis. The Administration, Robert D. Willis Hydropower
September 30, 2019. proposed Willis rate schedule would Project Power Rate
[FR Doc. 2015–32366 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am] ultimately increase annual revenues
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amortization of the power investment to final approval by the Federal Energy ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
consistent with the provisions of Regulatory Commission. AGENCY
Department of Energy Order No. RA Applicable: [EPA–HQ–OECA–2012–0529; FRL–9939–
6120.2. In accordance with Delegation 73–OEI]
Order No. 00–037.00A (October 25, To the power and energy purchased by
2013), and Section 5 of the Flood Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency
(SRMPA) from the Southwestern Power Information Collection Request
Control Act of 1944, the Administrator Submitted to OMB for Review and
Administration (Southwestern) under the
has determined that the proposed Willis Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP
terms and conditions of the Power Sales
power rate is consistent with applicable for Mercury (Renewal)
Contract dated June 28, 1985, as amended,
law and is the lowest possible rate to the
for the sale of all Hydro Power and Energy AGENCY: Environmental Protection
customer consistent with sound
generated at the Robert Douglas Willis Agency (EPA).
business principles.
Hydropower Project (Robert D. Willis)
ACTION: Notice.
ENVIRONMENT (formerly designated as Town Bluff).
The environmental impact of the Character and Conditions of Service: SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
power rate increase proposal was Agency has submitted an information
Three-phase, alternating current, delivered
evaluated in consideration of the collection request (ICR), ‘‘NESHAP for
at approximately 60 Hertz, at the nominal
Department of Energy’s guidelines for Mercury (40 CFR part 61, subpart E)
voltage, at the point of delivery, and in such
implementing the procedural provisions (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 0113.12, OMB
quantities as are specified by contract.
of the National Environmental Policy Control No. 2060–0097), to the Office of
Act and was determined to fall within
1. Wholesale Rates, Terms, and Conditions Management and Budget (OMB) for
for Hydro Power and Energy review and approval in accordance with
the class of actions that are categorically
excluded from the requirements of 1.1. These rates shall be applicable the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
preparing either an Environmental regardless of the quantity of Hydro Power 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed
Impact Statement or an Environmental and Energy available or delivered to SRMPA; extension of the ICR, which is currently
Assessment (10 CFR part 1021, App. B provided, however, that if an Uncontrollable approved through December 31, 2015.
to subpart D, § B1.1 ‘‘Changing rates & Force prevents utilization of both of the Public comments were previously
prices’’). project’s power generating units for an entire requested via the Federal Register (80
billing period, and if during such billing FR 32116) on June 5, 2015 during a 60-
ORDER period water releases were being made which day comment period. This notice allows
otherwise would have been used to generate for an additional 30 days for public
In view of the foregoing and pursuant
Hydro Power and Energy, then Southwestern comments. A fuller description of the
to the authority delegated to me by the
shall, upon request by SRMPA, suspend ICR is given below, including its
Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm, billing for subsequent billing periods, until estimated burden and cost to the public.
approve and place in effect on an such time as at least one of the project’s An Agency may not conduct or sponsor,
interim basis, effective January 1, 2016, generating units is again available. and a person is not required to respond
through September 30, 2019, the 1.2. The term ‘‘Uncontrollable Force,’’ as to, a collection of information unless it
phased-in annual Willis power rate of used herein, shall mean any force which is displays a currently valid OMB control
$1,282,836 for the sale of power and not within the control of the party affected, number.
energy from Willis to the Sam Rayburn including, but not limited to, failure of water
Municipal Power Agency, under DATES: Additional comments may be
supply, failure of facilities, flood, earthquake, submitted on or before January 22, 2016.
Contract No. DE–PM75–85SW00117, as storm, lightning, fire, epidemic, riot, civil
amended. This rate shall remain in ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
disturbance, labor disturbance, sabotage, war,
effect on an interim basis through acts of war, terrorist acts, or restraint by court
referencing Docket ID Number EPA–
September 30, 2019, or until the FERC of general jurisdiction, which by exercise of HQ–OECA–2012–0529, to: (1) EPA
confirms and approves the rate on a due diligence and foresight such party could online using www.regulations.gov (our
final basis. not reasonably have been expected to avoid. preferred method), or by email to
Dated: December 17, 2015 docket.oeca@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
1.3. Hydro Power Rates, Terms, and Docket Center, Environmental
Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
Conditions Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T,
Deputy Secretary
1.3.1. Monthly Charge for the Period of 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Washington, DC 20460; and (2) OMB via
ENERGY
$102,681 per month ($1,232,172 per year) email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
SOUTHWESTERN POWER for Robert D. Willis Hydro Power and Energy Address comments to OMB Desk Officer
ADMINISTRATION purchased by SRMPA from January 1, 2016, for EPA.
RATE SCHEDULE RDW–15 1 through December 31, 2016. EPA’s policy is that all comments
received will be included in the public
WHOLESALE RATES FOR HYDRO POWER 1.3.2. Monthly Charge for the Period of
January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019
docket without change including any
AND ENERGY SOLD TO SAM RAYBURN
personal information provided, unless
MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY $106,903 per month ($1,282,836 per year) the comment includes profanity, threats,
(CONTRACT NO. DE–PM75–85SW00117) for Robert D. Willis Hydro Power and Energy information claimed to be Confidential
purchased by SRMPA from January 1, 2017, Business Information (CBI), or other
Effective: through September 30, 2019. information whose disclosure is
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During the period January 1, 2016, through
September 30, 2019, in accordance with
[FR Doc. 2015–32365 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am] restricted by statute.
interim approval from Rate Order No. BILLING CODE 6450–01–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SWPA–70 issued by the Deputy Secretary of Patrick Yellin, Monitoring, Assistance,
Energy on December 17, 2015 and pursuant and Media Programs Division, Office of
Compliance, Mail Code 2227A,
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| Dates | The effective period for the rate schedule specified in Rate Order No. SWPA-70 is January 1, 2016, through September 30, 2019. | |
| Contact | Mr. Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Office, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6646, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 79883 |
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