81 FR 4274 - Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of Complaint

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-01465

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 16 (Tuesday, January 26, 2016)

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL16-31-000]


Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of 
Complaint

    Take notice that on January 19, 2016, pursuant to Rules 206(a) of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206(a), Sage Grouse Energy Project, 
LLC (Complainant or Sage Grouse) filed a formal complaint against 
PacifiCorp (Respondent) alleging that Respondent improperly determined 
that Sage Grouse is not a Qualified Facility within the meaning of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and conducted Sage 
Grouse's Feasibility Study erroneously, as more fully explained in the 
complaint.
    Complainant certifies that copies of the complaint were served upon 
each person designated on the official service list compiled by the 
Commission in this proceeding.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must 
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and

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385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining 
the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make 
protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a 
party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as 
appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests 
must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, 
motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and 
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an 
original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the 
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription'' 
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email 
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For 
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email 
[email protected], or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For 
TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 8, 2016.

    DATED: January 20, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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PR5180JKBC employed the same procedure for its new basic hybrid beverage center compartment does not
technology and design characteristics as model: reach below 40 °F, and thus are not
the basic hybrid models in Case Nos. Energy consumption is defined by the covered products under DOE’s
RF–022 and RF–031 that led the DOE to higher of the two values calculated by regulations. Unless PAPRSA is granted
grant waivers in those cases. No the following two formulas (according an interim waiver, it will be at a
comments had been filed opposing the to 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix competitive disadvantage by being
relief requested in PAPRSA petition for A): unable to introduce the new basic
extension of waiver and interim waiver. Energy consumption of the wine hybrid model to compete with
2. Request to Extend Scope of compartment: manufacturers that design their hybrid
Previously Granted Waivers, Interim EWine = (ET1 + [(ET2¥ET1) × (55 models in a manner that falls outside of
Waivers, and Extension of Waiver to °F¥TW1)/(TW2¥TW1)]) * 0.85 DOE’s jurisdiction.
New Basic Hybrid Model under Energy consumption of the Given that this Request is likely to be
Previously Approved Alternative refrigerated beverage compartment: granted and PAPRSA will face
Testing Procedure economic hardship unless an interim
EBeverage Compartment= ET1 + waiver is granted, permitting PAPRSA
As indicated above, PAPRSA has [(ET2¥ET1) × (39 °F¥TBC1)/ to immediately certify the new basic
developed a new basic hybrid model, (TBC2¥TBC1)]. hybrid model under the alternative
PR6180WBC, that shares the same PAPRSA respectfully requests that it be testing method already approved by
design characteristics that led DOE to permitted to use this approved DOE is in the public interest.
approve PAPRSA’s two prior petitions alternative testing method to test, certify Respectfully submitted,
for waiver and extension of waiver. This and rate the new basic hybrid models in
new basic hybrid model is a single Sean R. Blixseth,
the same manner as its waiver hybrid
cabinet hybrid model that would be models subject to the existing waivers 2055 Sanyo Avenue
classified as a compact refrigerator with and extension of waiver. San Diego, CA 92154
automatic defrost without through-the- (619) 739–4722
door ice service, but which has a wine- 3. Grounds for Interim Waiver sean.blixseth@us.panasonic.com
chiller compartment designed for an Pursuant to 10 CFR part 430.27(b)(2), Counsel for Panasonic Appliances
average temperature of 55 to 57 °F. Just applicants for an interim waiver should Refrigeration Systems Corporation of
as with PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid address the likely success of their America
models, this new basic hybrid model petition and what economic hardships August 21, 2015
contains a heater that prevents the and/or competitive disadvantages are [FR Doc. 2016–01496 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am]
temperature of the wine-chiller likely to arise absent the grant of an BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
compartment from reaching a interim waiver.
temperature below 45 °F. Thus, testing As detailed above, it is highly likely
this new hybrid model at 39 °F is that DOE will grant this Request, as DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
simply not possible and not PAPRSA is simply seeking to test a new
representative of the energy basic hybrid model under the Federal Energy Regulatory
consumption characteristics of this new alternative testing procedure already Commission
basic hybrid model. approved by DOE for PAPRSA’s waiver [Docket No. EL16–31–000]
Further, just as PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models subject to the existing
hybrid models, 0.85 should also be the waivers. The new basic hybrid model Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v.
employed K factor (correction factor) for contains no materially different design PacifiCorp; Notice of Complaint
this new basic hybrid model because it characteristics that should warrant a
will have a door-opening usage aligned different result. Take notice that on January 19, 2016,
with household freezers. See Appendix DOE has engaged in a rulemaking pursuant to Rules 206(a) of the Federal
B to Subpart 430, 5.2.1.1, because process to develop comprehensive test Energy Regulatory Commission’s
Subpart 430 does not recognize wine procedures for miscellaneous (Commission) Rules of Practice and
chiller as a category. refrigeration products, which would Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206(a), Sage
In short, there are no material Grouse Energy Project, LLC
apply to PAPRSA’s new basic hybrid
differences between this new basic (Complainant or Sage Grouse) filed a
model, but the rulemaking process is
hybrid model and PAPRSA’s waiver formal complaint against PacifiCorp
not complete. As DOE has previously
hybrid models as it impacts this (Respondent) alleging that Respondent
stated, ‘‘[f]ully recognizing that product
Request. The design differences between improperly determined that Sage Grouse
development occurs faster than the test
the new basic hybrid model and the is not a Qualified Facility within the
procedure rulemaking process, the
waiver hybrid models are the meaning of the Public Utility Regulatory
Department’s rules permit
introduction of a more efficient Policies Act of 1978 and conducted Sage
manufacturers of models not
compressor, other sealed system and Grouse’s Feasibility Study erroneously,
contemplated by the test procedures
electrical components for increased as more fully explained in the
. . . to petition for a test procedure
efficiency, improved venting, and new complaint.
waiver in order to certify, rate, and sell
external aesthetic features. Although the Complainant certifies that copies of
such models.’’ GC Enforcement
new basic hybrid model will be more the complaint were served upon each
Guidance on the Application of Waivers
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energy efficient, the design person designated on the official service
and on the Waiver Process at 2 (rel. Dec.
characteristics of the new basic hybrid list compiled by the Commission in this
23, 2010).10
model are the same as the proceeding.
Certain manufacturers design
characteristics of PAPRSA’s waiver Any person desiring to intervene or to
comparable hybrid models so that the
hybrid models that led DOE to grant the protest this filing must file in
prior waivers. For these reasons, 10 Available at http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/ accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
PAPRSA respectfully requests that it be gcprod/documents/LargeCapacityRCW_guidance_ the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
permitted to use the following testing 122210.pdf. Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and

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385.214). Protests will be considered by Applicants: Columbia Gas of Ohio, Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
the Commission in determining the Inc. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
appropriate action to be taken, but will Description: Submits tariff filing per Modified Operational Purchases and
not serve to make protestants parties to 284.123(b)(1)/: SOC to be effective 11/ Sales to be effective 2/19/2016.
the proceeding. Any person wishing to 30/2015; Filing Type: 980
become a party must file a notice of Filed Date: 1/19/16. Filed Date: 1/19/16.
intervention or motion to intervene, as Accession Number: 201601195014. Accession Number: 20160119–5346.
appropriate. The Respondent’s answer Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/ Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16.
and all interventions, or protests must 9/16.
be filed on or before the comment date. Docket Numbers: RP16–396–000.
Docket Numbers: RP16–389–000.
The Respondent’s answer, motions to Applicants: Northwest Pipeline LLC. Applicants: Texas Eastern
intervene, and protests must be served Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: NWP— Transmission, LP.
on the Complainants. Measurement Correction/Adjustments Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: TETLP
The Commission encourages Filing to be effective 2/18/2016. Jan2016 Cleanup Filing for GTC Section
electronic submission of protests and Filed Date: 1/19/16. 1 to be effective 2/20/2016.
interventions in lieu of paper using the Accession Number: 20160119–5019.
‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov. Filed Date: 1/20/16.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16.
Persons unable to file electronically Docket Numbers: RP16–390–000. Accession Number: 20160120–5000.
should submit an original and 5 copies Applicants: Iroquois Gas Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16.
of the protest or intervention to the Transmission System, L.P.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Any person desiring to intervene or
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 01/19/ protest in any of the above proceedings
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 16 Negotiated Rates—ConEdison
20426. must file in accordance with Rules 211
Energy, Inc. (HUB) 2275–89 to be and 214 of the Commission’s
This filing is accessible on-line at effective 1/18/2016.
http://www.ferc.gov, using the Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
Filed Date: 1/19/16. 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for Accession Number: 20160119–5193.
review in the Commission’s Public time on the specified comment date.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16.
Reference Room in Washington, DC. Protests may be considered, but
There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Docket Numbers: RP16–391–000. intervention is necessary to become a
Applicants: Iroquois Gas party to the proceeding.
Web site that enables subscribers to
Transmission System, L.P.
receive email notification when a Filings in Existing Proceedings
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 01/19/
document is added to a subscribed
16 Negotiated Rates—Mercuria Energy
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Docket Numbers: RP16–184–001.
Gas Trading LLC (HUB) 7540–89 to be
Online service, please email Applicants: Cameron Interstate
effective 1/18/2016.
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call Pipeline, LLC.
Filed Date: 1/19/16.
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
Accession Number: 20160119–5194. Description: Compliance filing
(202) 502–8659.
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Cameron Interstate Pipeline FERC Dec.
Time on February 8, 2016. Docket Numbers: RP16–392–000. 30, 2016 Order Compliance Filing to be
Applicants: Viking Gas Transmission effective 3/1/2016.
DATED: January 20, 2016.
Company. Filed Date: 1/19/16.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
Deputy Secretary. Accession Number: 20160119–5256.
Negotiated Rate PAL Agreement—
[FR Doc. 2016–01465 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] Southwest Energy LP to be effective 1/ Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16.
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 19/2016. Any person desiring to protest in any
Filed Date: 1/19/16. of the above proceedings must file in
Accession Number: 20160119–5257. accordance with Rule 211 of the
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR
Federal Energy Regulatory Docket Numbers: RP16–393–000. 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Commission Applicants: Midwestern Gas time on the specified comment date.
Transmission Company. The filings are accessible in the
Combined Notice of Filings Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Commission’s eLibrary system by
Negotiated Rate PAL Agreement— clicking on the links or querying the
Take notice that the Commission has ConocoPhillips Company to be effective
received the following Natural Gas docket number.
1/17/2016.
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filed Date: 1/19/16. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed
Accession Number: 20160119–5267. information relating to filing
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. requirements, interventions, protests,
Docket Numbers: PR16–12–000. service, and qualifying facilities filings
Applicants: Columbia Gas of Docket Numbers: RP16–394–000.
can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/
Maryland, Inc. Applicants: OkTex Pipeline
docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For
Company, L.L.C.
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Description: Submits tariff filing per other information, call (866) 208–3676
284.123(b)(1)/: SOC to be effective 11/5/ Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Sales
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.
2015; Filing Type: 980. and Purchases of Gas for Operational
Filed Date: 1/19/16. Purposes to be effective 3/1/2016. Dated January 20, 2016.
Accession Number: 201601195012. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/ Accession Number: 20160119–5273. Deputy Secretary.
9/16. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. [FR Doc. 2016–01470 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am]
Docket Numbers: PR16–13–000. Docket Numbers: RP16–395–000. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P

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FR Citation		81 FR 4274

81 FR 4274 - Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of Complaint

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission