81 FR 81759 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-511, FERC-515, & FERC-574); Comment Request
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 223 (November 18, 2016)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 223 (November 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27808 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 223 (Friday, November 18, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 81759-81761] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27808] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC16-12-000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-511, FERC-515, & FERC-574); Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy. ACTION: Comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information collections [FERC-511 (Transfer of Electric License), FERC-515 (Rules of Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Intention), and FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption)] to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission previously issued a Notice in the Federal Register (81 FR 45145, 7/12/2016) requesting public comments. The Commission received no comments on the FERC-511, the FERC-515, or the FERC-574 and is making this notation in its submittal to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by December 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by the OMB Control No. 1902-0069 (FERC-511), 1902-0079 (FERC-515), or 1902-0116 (FERC-574) should be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: [email protected]. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be reached via telephone at 202-395-4718. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Commission, in 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. 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], by telephone at (202) 502-8663, and by 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 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. 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).\1\ 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.\2\ 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 801. \2\ 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: [[Page 81760]] FERC-511--Transfer of Electric License -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual number Total annual burden Number of of responses Total number Average burden hrs. & hours & total annual Cost per respondents per respondent of responses cost per response cost respondent (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)..................... (3) * (4) = (5)......... (5) / (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hydropower Project Licensees.... 46 1 46 40 hrs.; $2,980......... 1,840 hrs.; $137,080.... $2,980 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).\3\ Section 23(b) authorizes the Commission to make a determination as to whether it has jurisdiction over a proposed water project \4\ not affecting navigable waters \5\ 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 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.\6\ 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ 16 U.S.C. 817 \4\ Dams or other project works. (See 16 U.S.C. 817.) \5\ See 16 U.S.C. 796 (8) for the definition of ``Navigable Waters.'' \6\ 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 Number of respondents of responses Total number Average burden hrs. & cost Total annual burden hours & Cost per per respondent of responses per response total annual cost respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)........................... (3) * (4) = (5).............. (5) / (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6..................................... 1 6 80 hrs.; $5,960............... 480 hrs.; $35,760............ $5,960 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).\7\ 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ 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: [[Page 81761]] FERC-574--Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual number Total annual burden Number of of responses Total number Average burden hrs. & hours & total annual Cost per respondents per respondent of responses cost per response cost respondent (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)..................... (3) * (4) = (5)......... (5) / (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pipeline Companies.............. 1 1 1 60 hrs.; $4,470......... 60 hrs.; $4,470......... $4,470 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-27808 Filed 11-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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filed by other parties or issued by the DATES:Comments on the collection of assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
Commission (except for the mailing of information are due by December 19, the quality, utility and clarity of the
environmental documents issued by the 2016. information collections; and (4) ways to
Commission) and will not have the right ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, minimize the burden of the collections
to seek court review of the identified by the OMB Control No. of information on those who are to
Commission’s final order. 1902–0069 (FERC–511), 1902–0079 respond, including the use of automated
The Commission strongly encourages collection techniques or other forms of
(FERC–515), or 1902–0116 (FERC–574)
electronic filings of comments, protests, information technology.
should be sent via email to the Office of
and interventions via the internet in lieu
Information and Regulatory Affairs: FERC–511, Transfer of Electric License
of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii)
oira_submission@omb.gov. Attention:
and the instructions on the OMB Control No.: 1902–0069.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) Type of Request: Three-year extension
Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also
under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Persons of the FERC–511 information collection
be reached via telephone at 202–395–
unable to file electronically should requirements with no changes to the
4718.
submit original and 5 copies of the A copy of the comments should also current reporting requirements.
protest or intervention to the Federal be sent to the Commission, in Docket Abstract: The Commission uses the
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 No. IC16–12–000, by either of the information collected under the
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. following methods: requirements of FERC–511 to
Dated: November 10, 2016. • eFiling at Commission’s Web site: implement the statutory provisions of
Kimberly D. Bose, http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ Sections 4(e) and 8 of the Federal Power
Secretary. efiling.asp. Act (FPA).1 Section 4(e) authorizes the
[FR Doc. 2016–27812 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am] • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Commission to issue licenses for the
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, construction, operation and
Secretary of the Commission, 888 First maintenance of reservoirs,
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. powerhouses, and transmission lines or
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Instructions: All submissions must be other facilities necessary for the
formatted and filed in accordance with development and improvement of
Federal Energy Regulatory submission guidelines at: http:// navigation and for the development,
Commission www.ferc.gov/help/submission- transmission, and utilization of power.2
[Docket No. IC16–12–000] guide.asp. For user assistance contact Section 8 of the FPA provides that the
FERC Online Support by email at voluntary transfer of any license is made
Commission Information Collection ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone only with the written approval of the
Activities (FERC–511, FERC–515, & at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) Commission. Any successor to the
FERC–574); Comment Request 502–8659 for TTY. licensee may assign the rights of the
Docket: Users interested in receiving original licensee but is subject to all of
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory automatic notification of activity in this the conditions of the license. The
Commission, Department of Energy. docket or in viewing/downloading information filed with the Commission
ACTION: Comment request. comments and issuances in this docket is a mandatory requirement contained
SUMMARY: In compliance with the may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docs- in the format of a written application for
requirements of the Paperwork filing/docs-filing.asp. transfer of license, executed jointly by
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the parties of the proposed transfer. The
3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Ellen Brown may be reached by email sale or merger of a licensed
Regulatory Commission (Commission or at DataClearance@FERC.gov, by hydroelectric project may occasion the
FERC) is submitting its information telephone at (202) 502–8663, and by fax transfer of a license. The Commission’s
collections [FERC–511 (Transfer of at (202) 273–0873. staff uses the information collection to
Electric License), FERC–515 (Rules of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: determine the qualifications of the
Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Type of Request: Three-year extension proposed transferee to hold the license
Intention), and FERC–574 (Gas Pipeline of the information collection and to prepare the transfer of the license
Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption)] to the requirements for all collections order. Approval by the Commission of
Office of Management and Budget described below with no changes to the transfer of a license is contingent upon
(OMB) for review of the information current reporting requirements. Please the transfer of title to the properties
collection requirements. Any interested note that each collection is distinct from under license, delivery of all license
person may file comments directly with the next. instruments, and evidence that such
OMB and should address a copy of Comments: Comments are invited on: transfer is in the public interest. The
those comments to the Commission as (1) Whether the collections of Commission implements these filing
explained below. The Commission information are necessary for the proper requirements in the Code of Federal
previously issued a Notice in the performance of the functions of the Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 9.
Federal Register (81 FR 45145, 7/12/ Commission, including whether the Type of Respondents: Hydropower
2016) requesting public comments. The information will have practical utility; Project Licensees.
Commission received no comments on (2) the accuracy of the agency’s Estimate of Annual Burden: The
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the FERC–511, the FERC–515, or the estimates of the burden and cost of the Commission estimates the annual public
FERC–574 and is making this notation collections of information, including the reporting burden for the information
in its submittal to OMB. validity of the methodology and collection as:
1 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 801. Congress has jurisdiction under its authority to and reservations of the United States, or for the
2 Refers to facilities across, along, from, or in any regulate commerce with foreign nations and among purpose of utilizing the surplus water or water
of the streams or other bodies of water over which the several States, or upon any part of public lands power from any Government dam.
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FERC–574—GAS PIPELINE CERTIFICATES: HINSHAW EXEMPTION
Annual Average Total annual
Number of number of Total number burden hrs. burden hours Cost per
respondents responses per of responses & cost per & total respondent
respondent response annual cost
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1)
Pipeline Companies ........................... 1 1 1 60 hrs.; $4,470 60 hrs.; $4,470 $4,470
Kimberly D. Bose, and Innovation, Federal Energy distribution, or use is consistent with
Secretary. Regulatory Commission, 888 First the terms as described in the final order.
[FR Doc. 2016–27808 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am] Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, DATES: Comments must be received on
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P (202) 502–8266, rahim.amerkhail@ or before December 19, 2016.
ferc.gov.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
Heidi Nielsen (Legal Information),
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY identified by docket identification (ID)
Office of the General Counsel, Federal
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0577, by
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
Federal Energy Regulatory one of the following methods:
First Street NE., Washington, DC
Commission 20426, (202) 502–8435, heidi.nielsen@ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
ferc.gov. www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
[Docket No. AD16–25–000]
Sarah McKinley (Logistical instructions for submitting comments.
Utilization In the Organized Markets of Information), Office of External Do not submit electronically any
Electric Storage Resources as Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory information you consider to be
Transmission Assets Compensated Commission, 888 First Street NE., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
Through Transmission Rates, for Grid Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– or other information whose disclosure is
Support Services Compensated in 8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. restricted by statute.
Other Ways, and for Multiple Services; • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
Dated: November 14, 2016.
Notice Inviting Post-Technical Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Conference Comments DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
Deputy Secretary. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
On November 9, 2016, the Federal [FR Doc. 2016–27753 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am]
• Hand Delivery: To make special
Energy Regulatory Commission staff BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
convened a technical conference to arrangements for hand delivery or
discuss the utilization of electric storage delivery of boxed information, please
resources as transmission assets follow the instructions at http://
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
compensated through transmission AGENCY
rates, for grid support services that are Additional instructions on
compensated in other ways, and for [EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0577; FRL–9953–55] commenting or visiting the docket,
multiple services. along with more information about
All interested persons are invited to Notice of Receipt of Requests to dockets generally, is available at http://
file post-technical conference comments Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide www.epa.gov/dockets.
on the topics discussed in the Registrations and Amend FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Supplemental Notice of Technical Registrations To Terminate Certain Christopher Green, Information
Conference issued in this proceeding on Uses Technology and Resources Management
November 1, 2016 (Supplemental AGENCY: Environmental Protection Division (7502P), Office of Pesticide
Notice), including the questions listed Agency (EPA). Programs, Environmental Protection
therein. Commenters need not respond Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
ACTION: Notice.
to all topics or questions asked. Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone
Commenters should organize responses SUMMARY: In accordance with the number: (703) 347–0367; email address:
consistent with the organization of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and green.christopher@epa.gov.
topics and questions in the Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is issuing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Supplemental Notice. Commenters may a notice of receipt of requests by the
reference material previously filed in registrants to voluntarily cancel their I. General Information
this docket, including the technical registrations and to amend product A. Does this action apply to me?
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encouraged to submit new or additional EPA intends to grant these requests at This action is directed to the public
information rather than reiterate the close of the comment period for this in general, and may be of interest to a
information that is already in the record. announcement unless the Agency wide range of stakeholders including
In particular, commenters are receives substantive comments within environmental, human health, and
encouraged, when possible, to provide the comment period that would merit its agricultural advocates; the chemical
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examples in support of their answers. further review of the requests, or unless industry; pesticide users; and members
These comments are due within 30 days the registrants withdraw its requests. If of the public interested in the sale,
of the date of this notice. these requests are granted, any sale, distribution, or use of pesticides. Since
For more information about this distribution, or use of products listed in others also may be interested, the
notice, please contact: this notice will be permitted after the Agency has not attempted to describe all
Rahim Amerkhail (Technical registrations have been cancelled and the specific entities that may be affected
Information), Office of Energy Policy uses terminated only if such sale, by this action.
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 81759 |
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