81 FR 9179 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725J); Comment Request; Extension

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 36 (February 24, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-03838

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 currently approved information collection, FERC-725J (Definition of the Bulk Electric System).

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC16-6-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725J); Comment
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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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
currently approved information collection, FERC-725J (Definition of the
Bulk Electric System).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 25,
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC16-6-
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 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:
Title: FERC-725J, Definition of the Bulk Electric System
OMB Control No.: 1902-0259
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-725J information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: On December 20, 2012, the Commission issued Order No.
773, a Final Rule approving NERC's modifications to the definition of
``bulk electric system'' and the Rules of Procedure exception process
to be effective July 1, 2013. On April 18, 2013, in Order No. 773-A,
the Commission largely affirmed its findings in Order No. 773. In Order
Nos. 773 and 773-A, the Commission directed NERC to modify the
definition of bulk electric system in two respects: (1) Modify the
local network exclusion (exclusion E3) to remove the 100 kV minimum
operating voltage to allow systems that include one or more looped
configurations connected below 100 kV to be eligible for the local
network exclusion; and (2) modify the exclusions to ensure that
generator interconnection facilities at or above 100 kV connected to
bulk electric system generators identified in inclusion I2 are not
excluded from the bulk electric system.
Type of Respondents: Generator owners, distribution providers,
other NERC-registered entities.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\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, reference 5 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
\2\ The estimates for cost per response are derived using the
following formula: Average Burden Hours per Response * $62.38/hour =
Average Cost per Response. The hourly cost figure (wages plus
benefits) comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm). The figure is for an
electric engineer (Occupational Code: 17-2071).

FERC-725J (Definition of the Bulk Electric System)
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Average
Number of Annual number Total number burden and Total annual Cost per
respondents of responses of responses cost per burden hours and respondent ($)
per respondent response \2\ total annual cost
(1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)/(1)
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Generator Owners and Distribution Providers 20 1 20 94 hrs.; 1,880 hrs.; $5,864
(Exception Request)................................. $5,864 $117,274
All Registered Entities (Implementation Plans and 186 1 186 350 hrs.; 65,100 hrs.; $21,833
Compliance)......................................... $21,833 $4,060,938
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Total............................................ .............. .............. 206 .............. 66,980 hrs.; $27,697
$4,178,212
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is 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 estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection;

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and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.

Dated: February 18, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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accordance with Rule 211 of the Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Title: FERC–725J, Definition of the
Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Bulk Electric System
385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Regulatory Commission (Commission or OMB Control No.: 1902–0259
time on the specified comment date. FERC) is soliciting public comment on Type of Request: Three-year extension
The filings are accessible in the the currently approved information
of the FERC–725J information collection
Commission’s eLibrary system by collection, FERC–725J (Definition of the
requirements with no changes to the
clicking on the links or querying the Bulk Electric System).
current reporting requirements.
docket number. DATES: Comments on the collection of
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information are due April 25, 2016. Abstract: On December 20, 2012, the
information relating to filing Commission issued Order No. 773, a
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
requirements, interventions, protests, Final Rule approving NERC’s
(identified by Docket No. IC16–6–000)
service, and qualifying facilities filings modifications to the definition of ‘‘bulk
by either of the following methods:
can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ • eFiling at Commission’s Web site: electric system’’ and the Rules of
docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ Procedure exception process to be
other information, call (866) 208–3676 efiling.asp effective July 1, 2013. On April 18,
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: 2013, in Order No. 773–A, the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Commission largely affirmed its
Dated: February 17, 2016. findings in Order No. 773. In Order Nos.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. 773 and 773–A, the Commission
Deputy Secretary. directed NERC to modify the definition
Instructions: All submissions must be
[FR Doc. 2016–03832 Filed 2–23–16; 8:45 am] formatted and filed in accordance with of bulk electric system in two respects:
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P submission guidelines at: http:// (1) Modify the local network exclusion
www.ferc.gov/help/submission- (exclusion E3) to remove the 100 kV
guide.asp. For user assistance contact minimum operating voltage to allow
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FERC Online Support by email at systems that include one or more looped
ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone configurations connected below 100 kV
Federal Energy Regulatory to be eligible for the local network
Commission at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202)
502–8659 for TTY. exclusion; and (2) modify the exclusions
[Docket No. IC16–6–000] Docket: Users interested in receiving to ensure that generator interconnection
automatic notification of activity in this facilities at or above 100 kV connected
Commission Information Collection docket or in viewing/downloading to bulk electric system generators
Activities (FERC–725J); Comment comments and issuances in this docket identified in inclusion I2 are not
Request; Extension may do so at http://www.ferc.gov/docs- excluded from the bulk electric system.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory filing/docs-filing.asp. Type of Respondents: Generator
Commission, DOE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: owners, distribution providers, other
Ellen Brown may be reached by email NERC-registered entities.
ACTION: Notice of information collection
and request for comments. at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 The
at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– Commission estimates the annual public
SUMMARY: In compliance with the 0873. reporting burden for the information
requirements of the Paperwork SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: collection as:

FERC–725J (DEFINITION OF THE BULK ELECTRIC SYSTEM)
Annual Average Total annual Cost per
Number of number of Total number burden and burden hours and respondent
respondents responses per of responses cost per total annual cost ($)
respondent response 2

(1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)÷(1)

Generator Owners and Distribution
Providers (Exception Request) ...... 20 1 20 94 hrs.; 1,880 hrs.; $5,864
$5,864 $117,274
All Registered Entities (Implementa-
tion Plans and Compliance) ........... 186 1 186 350 hrs.; 65,100 hrs.; $21,833
$21,833 $4,060,938

Total ............................................ ........................ ........................ 206 ........................ 66,980 hrs.; $27,697
$4,178,212

Comments: Comments are invited on: Commission, including whether the of information, including the validity of
(1) Whether the collection of information will have practical utility; the methodology and assumptions used;
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information is necessary for the proper (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility
performance of the functions of the of the burden and cost of the collection and clarity of the information collection;
1 The Commission defines burden as the total information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Response. The hourly cost figure (wages plus
time, effort, or financial resources expended by Federal Regulations 1320.3. benefits) comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or 2 The estimates for cost per response are derived (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm).
provide information to or for a Federal agency. For using the following formula: Average Burden Hours The figure is for an electric engineer (Occupational
further explanation of what is included in the per Response * $62.38/hour = Average Cost per Code: 17–2071).

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and (4) ways to minimize the burden of DC. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on Deadline for filing comments, motions
the collection of information on those the Web site that enables subscribers to to intervene, competing applications
who are to respond, including the use receive email notification when a (without notices of intent), or notices of
of automated collection techniques or document is added to a subscribed intent to file competing applications: 60
other forms of information technology. docket(s). For assistance with any FERC days from the issuance of this notice.
Dated: February 18, 2016. Online service, please email Competing applications and notices of
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call intent must meet the requirements of 18
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call CFR 4.36. The Commission strongly
Deputy Secretary.
(202) 502–8659. encourages electronic filing. Please file
[FR Doc. 2016–03838 Filed 2–23–16; 8:45 am]
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern comments, motions to intervene, notices
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Time on March 10, 2016. of intent, and competing applications
Dated: February 18, 2016. using the Commission’s eFiling system
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
Deputy Secretary.
Federal Energy Regulatory brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
[FR Doc. 2016–03839 Filed 2–23–16; 8:45 am]
Commission without prior registration, using the
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P eComment system at http://
Notice of Filing www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
ecomment.asp. You must include your
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Docket No. name and contact information at the end
Federal Energy Regulatory of your comments. For assistance,
Richardson, Alan C. ............. ID–7484–003 please contact FERC Online Support at
Chahley, Kris ........................ ID–7783–001 Commission
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866)
[Project No. 14749–000] 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659
Take notice that on February 18, 2016,
(TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please
Alan C. Richardson and Kris Chahley Energy Resources USA Inc.; Notice of send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal
submitted for filing, an application for Preliminary Permit Application Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
authority to hold interlocking positions, Accepted for Filing and Soliciting First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Comments, Motions To Intervene, and The first page of any filing should
Power Act (FPA) 1 and Part 45.8 (2015) Competing Applications include docket number P–14749–000.
of the Federal Energy Regulatory More information about this project,
Commission’s (Commission) 2 Rules of On December 22, 2015, the Energy
Resources USA Inc. filed an application including a copy of the application, can
Practice and Procedure. be viewed or printed on the ‘‘eLibrary’’
Any person desiring to intervene or to for a preliminary permit under section
4(f) of the Federal Power Act proposing link of Commission’s Web site at
protest this filing must file in
to study the feasibility of the proposed http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
Caesar Creek Lake Dam Hydroelectric elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Project No. 14749–000, to be located at (P–14749) in the docket number field to
Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214).
the existing Caesar Creek Dam on the access the document. For assistance,
Protests will be considered by the
Caesar Creek River, near the City of contact FERC Online Support.
Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but will Waynesville, in Warren County, Ohio. Dated: February 18, 2016.
not serve to make protestants parties to The Caesar Creek Lake Dam is owned by Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
the proceeding. Any person wishing to the United States government and Deputy Secretary.
become a party must file a notice of operated by the U.S. Army Corps of [FR Doc. 2016–03828 Filed 2–23–16; 8:45 am]
intervention or motion to intervene, as Engineers. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P
appropriate. Such notices, motions, or The proposed project would consist
protests must be filed on or before the of: (1) A new 12-foot by 7.5-foot by 9-
comment date. On or before the foot concrete conduit fitted with a 7-foot DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
comment date, it is not necessary to by 8-foot discharge gate; (2) a new 90-
serve motions to intervene or protests foot-long, 6-foot-diameter steel penstock Federal Energy Regulatory
on persons other than the Applicant. fitted with a butterfly valve; (3) a new Commission
The Commission encourages 65-foot by 45-foot reinforced concrete
electronic submission of protests and powerhouse containing two 1.4- Combined Notice of Filings #1
interventions in lieu of paper using the megawatt (MW) horizontal Francis Take notice that the Commission
‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov. turbine-generators having a total received the following electric rate
Persons unable to file electronically combined generating capacity of 2.8 filings:
should submit an original and 5 copies MW; (4) a new 200-foot-long by 60-foot- Docket Numbers: ER14–153–004;
of the protest or intervention to the wide tailrace; (5) a new 45-foot-long by ER14–154–004; ER10–3143–016; ER10–
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 30-foot-wide substation; (6) a new 2- 2742–007.
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC mile-long, 69-kilovolt transmission line; Applicants: Gibson City Energy
20426. and (7) appurtenant facilities. The Center, LLC, Grand Tower Energy
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This filing is accessible on-line at project would have an estimated annual Center, LLC, Lakeswind Power Partners,
http://www.ferc.gov, using the generation of 8.24 gigawatt-hours. LLC, Sabine Cogen, LP, Tilton Energy
‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for Applicant Contact: Mr. Ander LLC.
electronic review in the Commission’s Gonzalez, 350 Lincoln Road, 2nd Floor, Description: Amendment to June 26,
Public Reference Room in Washington, Miami, FL 33139; telephone (954) 248– 2015 Triennial Market-Based Rate
8425. Update Filing for the Central Region of
1 16 U.S.C. 825d(b) (2015). FERC Contact: Tyrone A. Williams, the Rockland Sellers.
2 18 CFR part 45 (2015). (202) 502–6331. Filed Date: 2/17/16.

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of information collection and request for comments.
Dates		Comments on the collection of information are due April 25, 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 9179

81 FR 9179 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725J); Comment Request; Extension

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 36 (February 24, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission