81 FR 45145 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-511, FERC-515, and FERC-574); Consolidated Comment Request; Extension
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-16397 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 45145-45147] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16397] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC16-12-000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-511, FERC-515, and FERC-574); Consolidated Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of information collections and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the requirements and burden of the information collections described below. [[Page 45146]] DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due September 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC16-12- 000) by either of the following methods:eFiling at Commission's Web site: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please reference the specific collection number and/or title in your comments. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: http://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 for TTY. Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at (202) 273-0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Type of Request: Three-year extension of the information collection requirements for all collections described below with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Please note that each collection is distinct from the next. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and cost \1\ of the collections of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. For the FERC-511, FERC-515, and FERC-574, the Commission staff believes that industry is similarly situated to FERC in terms of average wages and benefits. For the hourly burden cost, we are using the FERC 2016 average cost (wages plus benefits) of $74.50/hour. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FERC-511, Transfer of Electric License OMB Control No.: 1902-0069. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-511 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC-511 to implement the statutory provisions of Sections 4(e) and 8 of the Federal Power Act (FPA).\2\ Section 4(e) authorizes the Commission to issue licenses for the construction, operation and maintenance of reservoirs, powerhouses, and transmission lines or other facilities necessary for the development and improvement of navigation and for the development, transmission, and utilization of power.\3\ Section 8 of the FPA provides that the voluntary transfer of any license is made only with the written approval of the Commission. Any successor to the licensee may assign the rights of the original licensee but is subject to all of the conditions of the license. The information filed with the Commission is a mandatory requirement contained in the format of a written application for transfer of license, executed jointly by the parties of the proposed transfer. The sale or merger of a licensed hydroelectric project may occasion the transfer of a license. The Commission's staff uses the information collection to determine the qualifications of the proposed transferee to hold the license and to prepare the transfer of the license order. Approval by the Commission of transfer of a license is contingent upon the transfer of title to the properties under license, delivery of all license instruments, and evidence that such transfer is in the public interest. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 9. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 801. \3\ Refers to facilities across, along, from, or in any of the streams or other bodies of water over which Congress has jurisdiction under its authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States, or upon any part of public lands and reservations of the United States, or for the purpose of utilizing the surplus water or water power from any Government dam. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type of Respondents: Hydropower Project Licensees. Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden for the information collection as: FERC-511--Transfer of Electric License -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total annual Number of Annual number Total number of Average burden burden hours & Cost per respondents of responses responses hours & cost total annual respondent per respondent per response cost (1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)/(1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hydropower Project Licensees...................... 46 1 46 40 hrs.; 1,840 hrs.; $2,980 $2,980 $137,080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FERC-515, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Intention OMB Control No.: 1902-0079. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-515 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC-515 to implement the statutory provisions of section 23(b) of the Federal Power Act (FPA).\4\ Section 23(b) authorizes the Commission to make a determination as to whether it has jurisdiction over a proposed water project \5\ not affecting navigable waters \6\ but across, along, over, or in waters over which Congress has jurisdiction under its authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States. Section [[Page 45147]] 23(b) requires that any person intending to construct project works on such waters must file a declaration of their intention with the Commission. If the Commission finds the proposed project will have an impact on interstate or foreign commerce, then the entity intending to construct the project must obtain a Commission license or exemption before starting construction.\7\ The information is collected in the form of a written application, containing sufficient details to allow the Commission staff to research the jurisdictional aspects of the project. This research includes examining maps and land ownership records to establish whether or not there is Federal jurisdiction over the lands and waters affected by the project. A finding of non- jurisdictional by the Commission eliminates a substantial paperwork burden for the applicant who might otherwise have to file for a license or exemption application. The Commission implements these filing requirements under 18 CFR part 24. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ 16 U.S.C. 817. \5\ Dams or other project works. (See 16 U.S.C. 817.) \6\ See 16 U.S.C. 796(8) for the definition of ``Navigable Waters.'' \7\ Upon a finding of non-jurisdictional by the Commission, and if the project does not utilize surplus water or waterpower from a government dam and no public lands or reservations are affected, permission is granted upon compliance with State laws. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type of Respondents: Persons intending to construct project works on certain waters described above. Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden for the information collection as: FERC-515--Rules of Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Intention ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual number of Average burden Total annual Number of responses per Total number of hours & cost per burden hours & Cost per respondents respondent responses response total annual cost respondent ($) (1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)/(1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1 6 80 hrs.; 480 hrs.; $5,960 $5,960 $35,760 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FERC-574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption OMB Control No.: 1902-0116. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-574 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of sections 1(c), 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).\8\ Natural gas pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant's qualification for an exemption under the provisions of the section 1(c). If the Commission grants exemption, the natural gas pipeline company is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ 15 U.S.C. 717-717w. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) They receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed by pipeline companies for an exemption. Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies. Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden for the information collection as: FERC-574--Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total annual Number of Annual number Total number of Average burden burden hours & Cost per respondents of responses responses & cost per total annual respondent ($) per respondent response cost (1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)/(1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pipeline Companies................................ 1 1 1 60 hrs.; 60 hrs.; $4,470 $4,470 $4,470 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dated: July 5, 2016. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-16397 Filed 7-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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79–000, EL16–80–000, EL16–81–000, Center, LLC, Los Esteros Critical Energy Filed Date: 6/30/16.
EL16–82–000, and EL16–83–000, Facility, LLC, Los Medanos Energy Accession Number: 20160630–5451.
pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Center, LLC, Metcalf Energy Center, Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/16.
Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e (2012), LLC, O.L.S. Energy-Agnews, Inc., Otay Docket Numbers: ER16–38–002;
instituting an investigation into the Mesa Energy Center, LLC, Pastoria ER16–39–002.
justness and reasonableness of Energy Center, LLC, Power Contract Applicants: Kingbird Solar A, LLC,
Armstrong Power, LLC’s, Calumet Financing, L.L.C., Russell City Energy Kingbird Solar B, LLC.
Energy Team, LLC’s, Northeastern Company, LLC, South Point Energy Description: Notice of Non-Material
Power Company’s, Pleasants Energy, Center, LLC. Change in Circumstances and Limited
LLC’s, and Troy Energy, LLC’s reactive Description: Updated Market Power Request for Privileged Treatment of
power rates. Armstrong Power, LLC et. Analysis for the Southwest Region of Kingbird Solar A, LLC, et al.
al., 156 FERC ¶ 61,009 (2016). the Calpine MBR Sellers. Filed Date: 6/30/16.
The refund effective date in Docket Filed Date: 6/30/16. Accession Number: 20160630–5445.
No. EL16–79–000, et al., established Accession Number: 20160630–5444. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/21/16.
pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/16.
The filings are accessible in the
will be the date of publication of this Docket Numbers: ER10–3115–004;
Commission’s eLibrary system by
notice in the Federal Register. ER10–3117–006; ER10–3300–011;
clicking on the links or querying the
ER11–4060–007; ER11–4061–007;
Dated: July 6, 2016. docket number.
ER13–445–007; ER14–2823–005; ER15–
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Any person desiring to intervene or
1170–003; ER15–1171–003; ER15–1172–
Deputy Secretary. protest in any of the above proceedings
003; ER15–1173–003.
[FR Doc. 2016–16389 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am] Applicants: Lea Power Partners, LLC, must file in accordance with Rules 211
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Waterside Power, LLC, Badger Creek and 214 of the Commission’s
Limited, Double C Generation Limited Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
Partnership, High Sierra Limited, Kern 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Front Limited, Bear Mountain Limited, time on the specified comment date.
Chalk Cliff Limited, Live Oak Limited, Protests may be considered, but
Federal Energy Regulatory McKittrick Limited, La Paloma intervention is necessary to become a
Commission Generating Company, LLC. party to the proceeding.
Description: Supplement to April 21, eFiling is encouraged. More detailed
Combined Notice of Filings #1 information relating to filing
2016 Notice of Change in Status Lea
Take notice that the Commission Power Partners, LLC, et al. requirements, interventions, protests,
received the following exempt Filed Date: 6/30/16. service, and qualifying facilities filings
wholesale generator filings: Accession Number: 20160630–5442. can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/21/16. docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For
Docket Numbers: EG16–125–000.
Applicants: BNB Lamesa Solar LLC. Docket Numbers: ER15–1883–003; other information, call (866) 208–3676
Description: Notice of Self- ER15–1418–003; ER16–632–001; ER16– (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.
Certification of Exempt Wholesale 91–003; ER10–1847–009; ER10–1856– Dated: July 6, 2016.
Generator Status of BNB Lamesa Solar 009; ER10–1890–009; ER11–2160–009; Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
LLC. ER10–1906–008; ER13–2112–005; Deputy Secretary.
Filed Date: 6/30/16. ER16–90–003; ER15–2477–003; ER11– [FR Doc. 2016–16387 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am]
Accession Number: 20160630–5447. 3635–008; ER10–2348–008; ER10–1962–
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 7/21/16. 009; ER15–1375–003; ER11–4677–010;
Take notice that the Commission ER12–2444–009; ER12–676–008; ER11–
received the following electric rate 2192–010; ER15–1016–003; ER10–1989– DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
filings: 009; ER11–4678–010; ER12–631–010;
Docket Numbers: ER10–2042–021; ER10–1971–028; ER11–4462–019. Federal Energy Regulatory
ER10–1941–008; ER10–1938–016; Applicants: Adelanto Solar, LLC, Commission
ER13–1407–005; ER10–1934–015; Adelanto Solar II, LLC, Blythe Solar II,
ER10–1893–015; ER10–2985–019; LLC, Blythe Solar 110, LLC, Diablo [Docket No. IC16–12–000]
ER10–3049–020; ER10–3051–020; Winds, LLC, FPL Energy Cabazon Wind,
Commission Information Collection
ER10–1888–008; ER10–1885–008; LLC, FPL Energy Green Power Wind,
Activities (FERC–511, FERC–515, and
ER10–1884–008; ER10–1883–008; LLC, FPL Energy Montezuma Wind,
FERC–574); Consolidated Comment
ER10–1878–008; ER10–1876–008; LLC, FPL Energy New Mexico Wind,
Request; Extension
ER10–1875–008; ER10–1873–008; LLC, Genesis Solar, LLC, Golden Hills
ER12–1987–006; ER10–1947–008; Interconnection, LLC, Golden Hills AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
ER10–1864–007; ER10–1862–015; Wind, LLC, Hatch Solar Energy Center Commission.
ER12–2261–006; ER10–1865–008. I, LLC, High Lonesome Mesa, LLC, High ACTION: Notice of information
Applicants: Calpine Energy Services, Winds, LLC, McCoy Solar, LLC, NextEra collections and request for comments.
L.P., Calpine Gilroy Cogen, L.P., Calpine Energy Montezuma II Wind, LLC, North
Power America—CA, LLC, CCFC Sutter Sky River Energy, LLC, Perrin Ranch SUMMARY: In compliance with the
Energy, LLC, CES Marketing IX, LLC, Wind, LLC, Red Mesa Wind, LLC, requirements of the Paperwork
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CES Marketing X, LLC, Champion Shafter Solar, LLC, Sky River LLC, Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
Energy Marketing LLC, Champion Vasco Winds, LLC, Windpower Partners 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy
Energy Services, LLC, Champion 1993, LLC, NextEra Energy Power Regulatory Commission (Commission or
Energy, LLC, Creed Energy Center, LLC, Marketing, LLC, NEPM II, LLC. FERC) is soliciting public comment on
Delta Energy Center, LLC, Geysers Description: Triennial Market Power the requirements and burden of the
Power Company, LLC, Gilroy Energy Update for the Southwest region of the information collections described
Center, LLC, Goose Haven Energy NextEra Companies. below.
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23(b) requires that any person intending sufficient details to allow the exemption application. The
to construct project works on such Commission staff to research the Commission implements these filing
waters must file a declaration of their jurisdictional aspects of the project. requirements under 18 CFR part 24.
intention with the Commission. If the This research includes examining maps Type of Respondents: Persons
Commission finds the proposed project and land ownership records to establish
intending to construct project works on
will have an impact on interstate or whether or not there is Federal
certain waters described above.
foreign commerce, then the entity jurisdiction over the lands and waters
intending to construct the project must affected by the project. A finding of non- Estimate of Annual Burden: The
obtain a Commission license or jurisdictional by the Commission Commission estimates the annual public
exemption before starting construction.7 eliminates a substantial paperwork reporting burden for the information
The information is collected in the form burden for the applicant who might collection as:
of a written application, containing otherwise have to file for a license or
FERC–515—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: DECLARATION OF INTENTION
Annual number of Total annual burden
Number of Total number of Average burden hours Cost per respondent
responses per hours & total annual
respondents responses & cost per response ($)
respondent cost
(1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)÷(1)
6 1 6 80 hrs.; 480 hrs.; $5,960
$5,960 $35,760
FERC–574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: order to facilitate a determination of an boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is
Hinshaw Exemption applicant’s qualification for an ultimately consumed in such state; (c)
OMB Control No.: 1902–0116. exemption under the provisions of the the rates, service and facilities of such
Type of Request: Three-year extension section 1(c). If the Commission grants company are subject to regulation by a
of the FERC–574 information collection exemption, the natural gas pipeline State Commission; and (d) that such
requirements with no changes to the company is not required to file State Commission is exercising that
current reporting requirements. certificate applications, rate schedules, jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies
Abstract: The Commission uses the or any other applications or forms the data required to be filed by pipeline
information collected under the prescribed by the Commission. companies for an exemption.
requirements of FERC–574 to The exemption applies to companies Type of Respondents: Pipeline
implement the statutory provisions of engaged in the transportation, sale, or companies.
sections 1(c), 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas resale of natural gas in interstate Estimate of Annual Burden: The
Act (NGA).8 Natural gas pipeline commerce if: (a) They receive gas at or Commission estimates the annual public
companies file applications with the within the boundaries of the state from reporting burden for the information
Commission furnishing information in another person at or within the collection as:
FERC–574—GAS PIPELINE CERTIFICATES: HINSHAW EXEMPTION
Annual Total annual
Average Cost per
Number of number of Total number burden hours
burden & cost respondent
respondents responses per of responses & total annual
per response ($)
respondent cost
(1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)÷(1)
Pipeline Companies ................................. 1 1 1 60 hrs.; 60 hrs.; $4,470
$4,470 $4,470
Dated: July 5, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Commission (Commission) regulations,
Kimberly D. Bose, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR
Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has
Commission reviewed the application for a new
[FR Doc. 2016–16397 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am]
license for the Loup River Hydroelectric
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [Project No. 1256–031] Project (FERC Project No. 1256), located
on the Loup River in Nance and Platte
Loup River Public Power District; Counties, Nebraska, and prepared a final
Notice of Availability of Final environmental assessment (EA).
Environmental Assessment
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In the final EA, Commission staff
In accordance with the National analyzes the potential environmental
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and effects of licensing the project, and
the Federal Energy Regulatory concludes that issuing a new license for
7 Upon a finding of non-jurisdictional by the dam and no public lands or reservations are 8 15 U.S.C. 717–717w.
Commission, and if the project does not utilize affected, permission is granted upon compliance
surplus water or waterpower from a government with State laws.
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| Dates | Comments on the collections of information are due September 12, 2016. | |
| Contact | Ellen Brown may be reached by email at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at (202) 273-0873. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 45145 |
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