80 FR 8864 - Northern Indiana Public Service Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License, Modifying Abnormal River Conditions Under Article 405, and Reservoir Surface Elevations Under Article 403 and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene and Protests
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 33 (February 19, 2015)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 33 (February 19, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-03444 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 8864-8866] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03444] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12514-074] Northern Indiana Public Service Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License, Modifying Abnormal River Conditions Under Article 405, and Reservoir Surface Elevations Under Article 403 and 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. Application Type: Amendment of License and Modifying Abnormal River Conditions Definition. b. Project No: 12514-074. c. Date Filed: October 2, 2014. d. Applicant: Northern Indiana Public Service Company (licensee). e. Name of Project: Norway-Oakdale Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The Norway-Oakdale Project is located on the Tippecanoe River near the town of Monticello, in Carroll and White counties, Indiana. [[Page 8865]] The project consists of the upper Norway development and the lower Oakdale development each of which has a dam and powerhouse. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Justin Darling, Hydro Supervisor-- Chemical and Environmental Compliance, Northern Indiana Public Service Company, 1414 W. Broadway, Monticello, IN 47960, 574-583-1154. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Mark Pawlowski 202-502-6052, [email protected]. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: March 16, 2015. 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-12514) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: Northern Indiana Public Service Company, licensee for the Norway-Oakdale Hydroelectric Project, requests the Commission amend the definition of abnormal river conditions pursuant to article 405 of the project license. Under the proposed definition the licensee requests to amend article 405 to include a low flow trigger under which the licensee could deviate from the reservoir elevation requirements of article 403 of the license. Low flow conditions, also referred to herein as abnormal low flow (ALF), would be defined as a daily average river flow of <= 300 cubic feet per second (cfs) as measured at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Winamac gage no. 03331753; or in the event of an equipment or operation issue at Oakdale dam unrelated to upstream flow conditions upstream, a 24-hour daily average of river flow of <= 570 cfs at the USGS Oakdale gage no. 03332605. In order to implement the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) August 13, 2014, Technical Assistance Letter (TAL), the licensee also requests to amend the elevation requirements of article 403 to be within 0.75 feet above and 0.25 feet below elevation 647.47 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) at Lake Shafer and 0.75 feet above elevation 612.45 feet NGVD at Lake Freeman. The TAL calls for the licensee to operate the Norway and Oakdale developments according to the following protocols under the ALF as defined above: (1) cease electric power generation at the Oakdale dam when the 24-hour daily average flow at the USGS Winamac gage no. 03331753 is <= 300 cfs or the 24-hour daily average flow at the USGS Oakdale gage no. 03332605 is <=600 cfs; (2) discharge 1.9 times the flow of the previous 24-hour daily average flow measured at the USGS Winamac gage out of the Oakdale dam as measured at the USGS Oakdale gage (considered to be the run-of-river flow during the ALF); (3) continue ALF plan protocols until the 24-hour average at the USGS Winamac gage is >300 cfs; and (4) meet all monitoring and reporting requirements. Providing the required downstream flow could require the licensee to increase the release flow from Lake Freeman through drawdown of one or both lakes outside of the proposed limits (within 0.75 feet above and 0.25 feet below elevation 647.47 feet NGVD for Lake Shafer and 0.75 feet above elevation 612.45 feet NGVD for Lake Freeman). Deviations outside of these ranges would result from efforts by the licensee to maintain a minimum flow of 500 cfs downstream of the Oakdale dam to protect federally endangered mussel species and their habitat. Such reservoir level deviations could include partial or complete drawdown of the Lake Shafer and/or Lake Freeman. Operating in accordance with these requirements under abnormal river flow conditions is intended to satisfy FWS' objectives to protect downstream mussel populations against the unlawful take of an endangered species. Reservoir drawdowns would have the potential to affect aquatic, terrestrial, recreation, and cultural resources associated with the lakes, as well as potential stability issues related to seawalls, docks, and piers. 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 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, call 866-208-3676 or email [email protected], 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''; ``PROTESTS'', 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). 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 [[Page 8866]] accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: February 12, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015-03444 Filed 2-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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docket(s). For assistance with any FERC 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC who will eFile a document and/or be
Online service, please email 20426. listed as a contact for an intervenor
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call The filings in the above-referenced must create and validate an
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call proceeding(s) are accessible in the eRegistration account using the
(202) 502–8659. Commission’s eLibrary system by eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
Dated: February 12, 2015. clicking on the appropriate link in the link to log on and submit the
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
above list. They are also available for intervention or protests.
review in the Commission’s Public Persons unable to file electronically
Deputy Secretary.
Reference Room in Washington, DC. should submit an original and 5 copies
[FR Doc. 2015–03445 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am]
There is an eSubscription link on the of the intervention or protest to the
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Web site that enables subscribers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
receive email notification when a 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
document is added to a subscribed 20426.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY The filings in the above-referenced
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Online service, please email proceeding(s) are accessible in the
Commission FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call Commission’s eLibrary system by
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call clicking on the appropriate link in the
[Docket No. ER15–1029–000] (202) 502–8659. above list. They are also available for
Dated: February 12, 2015. review in the Commission’s Public
Chubu TT Energy Management Inc.; Reference Room in Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notice That Initial Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
There is an eSubscription link on the
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Web site that enables subscribers to
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This is a supplemental notice in the docket(s). For assistance with any FERC
above-referenced proceeding, of Chubu Online service, please email
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call
TT Energy Management Inc.’s
application for market-based rate Federal Energy Regulatory (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
authority, with an accompanying rate Commission (202) 502–8659.
schedule, noting that such application Dated: February 12, 2015.
[Docket No. ER15–1024–000]
includes a request for blanket Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of Zone One Energy, LLC; Supplemental Deputy Secretary.
future issuances of securities and Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate [FR Doc. 2015–03440 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am]
assumptions of liability. Filing Includes Request for Blanket BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
Any person desiring to intervene or to Section 204 Authorization
protest should file with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 This is a supplemental notice in the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, above-referenced proceeding, of Zone
in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 One Energy, LLC’s application for Federal Energy Regulatory
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice market-based rate authority, with an Commission
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and accompanying rate schedule, noting that
[Project No. 12514–074]
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to such application includes a request for
intervene or protest must serve a copy blanket authorization, under 18 CFR Northern Indiana Public Service
of that document on the Applicant. part 34, of future issuances of securities Company; Notice of Application for
Notice is hereby given that the and assumptions of liability. Amendment of License, Modifying
deadline for filing protests with regard Any person desiring to intervene or to Abnormal River Conditions Under
to the applicant’s request for blanket protest should file with the Federal Article 405, and Reservoir Surface
authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 Elevations Under Article 403 and
future issuances of securities and First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, Soliciting Comments, Motions To
assumptions of liability is March 4, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 Intervene and Protests
2015. of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
The Commission encourages and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and Take notice that the following
electronic submission of protests and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to hydroelectric application has been filed
interventions in lieu of paper, using the intervene or protest must serve a copy with the Commission and is available
FERC Online links at http:// of that document on the Applicant. for public inspection:
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic Notice is hereby given that the a. Application Type: Amendment of
service, persons with Internet access deadline for filing protests with regard License and Modifying Abnormal River
who will eFile a document and/or be to the applicant’s request for blanket Conditions Definition.
listed as a contact for an intervenor authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of b. Project No: 12514–074.
must create and validate an future issuances of securities and c. Date Filed: October 2, 2014.
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eRegistration account using the assumptions of liability is March 4, d. Applicant: Northern Indiana Public
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling 2015. Service Company (licensee).
link to log on and submit the The Commission encourages e. Name of Project: Norway-Oakdale
intervention or protests. electronic submission of protests and Hydroelectric Project.
Persons unable to file electronically interventions in lieu of paper, using the f. Location: The Norway-Oakdale
should submit an original and 5 copies FERC Online links at http:// Project is located on the Tippecanoe
of the intervention or protest to the www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic River near the town of Monticello, in
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, service, persons with Internet access Carroll and White counties, Indiana.
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accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and Online service, please email 1. Require the MISO–PJM cross-
385.2010. FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call border transmission planning process to
Dated: February 12, 2015. (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call run concurrently with the MISO and
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
(202) 502–8659. PJM regional transmission planning
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time cycles, rather than after those regional
Deputy Secretary.
on March 10, 2015. planning cycles.
[FR Doc. 2015–03444 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am] 2. Require MISO and PJM to develop
Dated: February 12, 2015.
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P and use a single model that uses the
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
same assumptions in the cross-border
Deputy Secretary. transmission planning process. Until the
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FR Doc. 2015–03441 Filed 2–18–15; 8:45 am] joint model is developed, require that
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P there is consistency between the PJM
Federal Energy Regulatory
and MISO planning analysis and that
Commission
both entities are consistent in their
[Docket No. OR15–14–000] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY application of reliability criteria and
modeling assumptions.
Panola Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice Federal Energy Regulatory 3. Require MISO and PJM to use a
of Petition for Declaratory Order Commission single common set of criteria to evaluate
cross-border market efficiency projects.
Take notice that on February 10, 2015, [Docket No. EL13–88–000] 4. Require MISO and PJM to amend
pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Federal the criteria to evaluate cross-border
Energy Regulatory Commission’s Northern Indiana Public Service market efficiency projects to address all
(Commission) Rules of Practice and Company v. Midcontinent Independent known benefits, including avoidance of
Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2) (2014), System Operator, Inc. and PJM future market-to-market (M2M)
Panola Pipeline Company, LLC (Panola Interconnection, LLC; Notice of payments made to reallocate short-term
or Petitioner), filed a petition for Request for Comments transmission capacity in the real-time
declaratory order seeking approval of operation of the system.
priority service and the proposed tariff February 12, 2015.
5. Require MISO and PJM to have a
rate structure and terms of service for a On September 11, 2013, Northern
process for joint planning and cost
planned expansion of Panola’s pipeline Indiana Public Service Company
allocation of lower voltage and lower
system, as more fully explained in the (NIPSCO) filed a complaint against
cost cross-border upgrades.
petition. Midcontinent Independent System 6. Require MISO and PJM to improve
Any person desiring to intervene or to Operator, Inc. (MISO) and PJM the processes within the MISO–PJM
protest this filing must file in Interconnection, LLC (PJM). NIPSCO JOA with respect to new generator
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of requested that the Commission order interconnections and generation
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and MISO and PJM to reform the retirements.
Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). interregional planning process of the 7. Explain the relationship between
Protests will be considered by the Joint Operating Agreement between the cross-border transmission planning
Commission in determining the MISO and PJM (MISO–PJM JOA).1 On process (and approval of new
appropriate action to be taken, but will December 18, 2014, the Commission transmission projects) and persistent
not serve to make protestants parties to issued an order directing Commission M2M payments being made between the
the proceeding. Any person wishing to staff to convene a technical conference RTOs. Are persistent M2M payments a
become a party must file a notice of to explore issues raised in the good indicator of the need for new
intervention or motion to intervene, as Complaint related to the MISO–PJM transmission?
appropriate. Such notices, motions, or JOA and the MISO–PJM seam. The 8. NIPSCO provides an estimate of
protests must be filed on or before the Commission also directed Commission M2M payments on pages 23–24 of its
comment date. Anyone filing a motion staff to issue a request for comments on Complaint. Please comment on these
to intervene or protest must serve a copy these issues prior to the technical estimates and provide information on
of that document on the Petitioner. conference to inform the technical other estimates of M2M payments,
The Commission encourages conference discussion.2 including whether PJM, MISO and the
electronic submission of protests and Shown below is the list of questions market monitors have identified trends
interventions in lieu of paper using the for which Commission staff seeks in M2M payments.
‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov. comment. The questions cover the six 9. Please provide examples of
Persons unable to file electronically reforms that NIPSCO recommends to the transmission projects that have been
should submit an original and 5 copies cross-border transmission planning considered under the cross-border
of the protest or intervention to the process that occurs under the MISO– transmission planning process for the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, PJM JOA, as well as certain additional purpose of mitigating congestion and/or
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC issues. Commenters should discuss the constraints that lead to persistent M2M
20426. potential benefits and/or drawbacks, payments, but that have not been
This filing is accessible on-line at cost concerns, and technical feasibility developed. Provide the reason the
http://www.ferc.gov, using the of implementing the following reforms project was not developed.
and how long the reforms would take to
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‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for Interested parties should submit
review in the Commission’s Public implement if adopted. comments on or before March 16, 2015.
Reference Room in Washington, DC. Reply comments must be filed on or
There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the 1 NIPSCO Complaint, Docket No. EL13–88–000 before March 31, 2015. Comments
Web site that enables subscribers to (filed Sept. 11, 2013). should be provided by question as
2 Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v.
receive email notification when a enumerated above.
Midcontinent Indep. Sys. Operator, Inc. and PJM
document is added to a subscribed Interconnection, LLC, 149 FERC ¶ 61,248, at P 35 ADDRESSES: Parties may submit
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC (2014). comments, identified by Docket No.
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