82 FR 1335 - Washoe Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-176
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
Western Area Power Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 1335-1336] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31973] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Washoe Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-176 AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of rate order extending Washoe project, Stampede Division, non-firm power formula rate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of Energy extended, on an interim basis, the existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, effective October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2022. The existing Non-Firm Power Formula Rate Schedule SNF-7 expires on September 30, 2017. The extended formula rate will be in effect on an interim basis until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves the extension on a final basis, or until superseded. DATES: This action is effective October 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Subhash Paluru, Regional Manager, Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4418, email [email protected]; or Ms. Regina Rieger, Rates Manager, Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4629, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 9, 2016, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) proposed its intent to seek a five-year formula rate extension and allowed for a 30-day comment period in a Notice published in the Federal Register.\1\ No comments were received. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See 81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B, effective November 19, 2016, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to the Administrator of WAPA; (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to FERC. Federal rules, specifically 10 CFR 903.23(a), govern Department of Energy procedures for this rate extension. Under Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B and in compliance with 10 CFR part 903, I hereby approve, on an interim basis, Rate Order No. WAPA- 176, which extends without adjustment, the existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Schedule SNF-7, through September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule SNF-7 will be submitted promptly to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis. Dated: December 23, 2016. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary of Energy. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary In the Matter of: Western Area Power Administration, Sierra Nevada Region, Extension of the Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Order No. WAPA-176. Order Extending the Existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non- Firm Power Formula Rate on an Interim Basis The existing formula rate was established in accordance with Section 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This act transferred to and vested in the Secretary of Energy the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)), section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), and other acts that specifically apply to the project involved. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B, effective November 19, 2016, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA); (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Federal rules, specifically 10 CFR 903.23(a), govern Department of Energy procedures for this rate extension. Background The existing Washoe Project Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Schedule SNF-7, expires on September 30, 2017. FERC confirmed and approved Rate Schedule SNF-7, on April 16, 2009,\1\ and the subsequent extension on September 5, 2013.\2\ WAPA published a notice in the Federal Register on September 9, 2016, proposing to further extend Rate Schedule SNF-7 for five [[Page 1336]] years, without adjustment.\3\ In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), WAPA provided for a consultation and comment period that ended on October 11, 2016. WAPA received no comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 127 FERC ] 62,043 (2009). \2\ See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 144 FERC ] 62,213 (2013). \3\ See 81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discussion Rate Schedule SNF-7 provides sufficient annual revenue to recover annual expenses, interest, and capital investments, within the cost recovery criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2. Congress, by legislation, declared all Washoe Project costs to be non-reimbursable except the Stampede Powerplant (Stampede).\4\ The average Stampede generation, approximately 10 gigawatt-hours annually, is used principally to provide energy for two Federal fish hatcheries. Since the Washoe Project has no Federally-owned transmission lines, WAPA contracted with Truckee Donner Public Utility District and the City of Fallon (TDPUD/Fallon) to accept Stampede generation and serve project use loads. Energy in excess of project use loads is integrated with the Central Valley Project (CVP) and marketed under the 2004 Power Marketing Plan. Pursuant to Rate Schedule SNF-7, each year, any remaining reimbursable expenses, in excess of the revenue collected under contract, are incorporated into the CVP power revenue requirement. For the proposed extension period, WAPA forecasts the Washoe Project cost to CVP to be approximately $255,000 annually. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement Act, Pub. L. No. 101-618, 104 Stat. 3289, 3307 (1990). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extending Rate Schedule SNF-7 will provide sufficient revenue to recover annual expenses, interest, and capital requirements, thus ensuring project repayment within the cost recovery criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2. Order In view of the foregoing and under the authority delegated to me, I hereby extend, on an interim basis, the existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Schedule SNF-7. Rate Order No. WAPA-176 extends, without adjustment, Rate Schedule SNF[dash]7 through September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule SNF-7 shall remain in effect on an interim basis, pending FERC's confirmation and approval of this extension, or substitute formula rate, on a final basis. Dated: December 23, 2016 Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary of Energy Rate Schedule SNF-7 (Supersedes Schedule SNF-6) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Sierra Nevada Region, Washoe Project, Stampede Division Non-Firm Power Formula Rate Effective: The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after August 1, 2008, through September 30, 2022, or until superseded by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier. Available: Within the marketing area served by the Sierra Nevada Region. Applicable: To preference customers under the 2004 Power Marketing Plan and the applicable third party(ies) who are under contract (Contractor) with the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). Character and Conditions of Service: Alternating current, 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points established by contract. Non-Firm Power Formula Rate: In order to serve project use loads and effectively market the energy from Stampede, WAPA has contracted with a third party Contractor that provides for a Stampede Energy Exchange Account (SEEA). The SEEA is an annual energy exchange account for Stampede energy. In the SEEA, the revenues from sales (generation revenues) made at the SEEA Rate are reduced by the project use and station service power costs and SEEA administrative costs. WAPA applies the ratio of project use costs to the generation revenue recorded in the SEEA to determine a non- reimbursable percentage. One hundred percent minus this non- reimbursable percentage establishes a reimbursable percentage. This reimbursable percentage is then applied to the appropriate power- related costs to determine the reimbursable costs for repayment. The reimbursable costs are then netted against generation revenues made at the SEEA Rate. As stipulated under the 2004 Power Marketing Plan, any remaining reimbursable costs, to include interest and annual capital costs, are then transferred to the Central Valley Project for incorporation into the CVP Power Revenue Requirement. The formula rate for Stampede power is: Stampede Annual Transferred PRR = Stampede Annual PRR--Stampede Revenue Where: Stampede Annual Transferred Power Revenue Requirement (PRR) = Stampede Annual PRR as identified as a cost transferred to the CVP. Stampede Annual PRR = The total PRR for Stampede required to repay all annual costs, including interest, and the investment within the allowable period. Stampede Revenue = Revenue from applying the SEEA Rate to project generation. Billing: Billing for the SEEA Rate will be as specified in the service agreement. Adjustment for Losses: Losses will be accounted for under this rate schedule as stated in the service agreement. [FR Doc. 2016-31973 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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Commission in determining the the existing Washoe Project, Stampede Dated: December 23, 2016.
appropriate action to be taken, but will Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
not serve to make protestants parties to Rate, effective October 1, 2017, through Deputy Secretary of Energy.
the proceeding. Any person wishing to September 30, 2022. The existing Non-
become a party must file a notice of Department of Energy
Firm Power Formula Rate Schedule
intervention or motion to intervene, as SNF–7 expires on September 30, 2017. Deputy Secretary
appropriate. Such notices, motions, or The extended formula rate will be in In the Matter of: Western Area Power
protests must be filed on or before the effect on an interim basis until the Administration, Sierra Nevada Region,
comment date. Anyone filing a motion Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Extension of the Washoe Project, Stampede
to intervene or protest must serve a copy (FERC) approves the extension on a Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate,
of that document on the Petitioner. final basis, or until superseded. Rate Order No. WAPA–176.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and DATES: This action is effective October Order Extending the Existing Washoe
interventions in lieu of paper, using the Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm
1, 2017.
FERC Online links at http:// Power Formula Rate on an Interim
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Basis
service, persons with Internet access Subhash Paluru, Regional Manager, The existing formula rate was
who will eFile a document and/or be Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area established in accordance with Section
listed as a contact for an intervenor Power Administration, 114 Parkshore 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE)
must create and validate an Drive, Folsom, CA 95630–4710, Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This
eRegistration account using the telephone (916) 353–4418, email act transferred to and vested in the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling paluru@wapa.gov; or Ms. Regina Rieger, Secretary of Energy the power marketing
link to log on and submit the Rates Manager, Sierra Nevada Region, functions of the Secretary of the
intervention or protests. Western Area Power Administration, Department of the Interior and the
Persons unable to file electronically 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA Bureau of Reclamation under the
should submit an original and 5 copies 95630–4710, telephone (916) 353–4629, Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32
of the intervention or protest to the email SNR-Rates@wapa.gov. Stat. 388), as amended and
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, supplemented by subsequent laws,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
particularly section 9(c) of the
20426. September 9, 2016, Western Area Power Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43
The filings in the above proceeding Administration (WAPA) proposed its U.S.C. 485h(c)), section 5 of the Flood
are accessible in the Commission’s intent to seek a five-year formula rate Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s),
eLibrary system by clicking on the extension and allowed for a 30-day and other acts that specifically apply to
appropriate link in the above list. They comment period in a Notice published the project involved.
are also available for review in the in the Federal Register.1 No comments By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B,
Commission’s Public Reference Room in were received. effective November 19, 2016, the
Washington, DC. There is an By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B, Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
eSubscription link on the Web site that effective November 19, 2016, the authority to develop power and
enables subscribers to receive email Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The transmission rates to the Administrator
notification when a document is added authority to develop power and of the Western Area Power
to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance transmission rates to the Administrator Administration (WAPA); (2) the
with any FERC Online service, please authority to confirm, approve, and place
of WAPA; (2) the authority to confirm,
email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.or such rates into effect on an interim basis
approve, and place such rates into effect
call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and
on an interim basis to the Deputy
call (202) 502–8659. (3) the authority to confirm, approve,
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Secretary of Energy; and (3) the
and place into effect on a final basis, to
on January 20, 2017. authority to confirm, approve, and place
remand, or to disapprove such rates to
into effect on a final basis, to remand,
Dated: December 28, 2016. the Federal Energy Regulatory
or to disapprove such rates to FERC. Commission (FERC). Federal rules,
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Federal rules, specifically 10 CFR specifically 10 CFR 903.23(a), govern
Deputy Secretary. 903.23(a), govern Department of Energy
[FR Doc. 2016–32021 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am]
Department of Energy procedures for
procedures for this rate extension. this rate extension.
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Under Delegation Order No. 00–
Background
037.00B and in compliance with 10 CFR
part 903, I hereby approve, on an The existing Washoe Project Non-
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
interim basis, Rate Order No. WAPA– Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate
Western Area Power Administration 176, which extends without adjustment, Schedule SNF–7, expires on September
the existing Washoe Project, Stampede 30, 2017. FERC confirmed and approved
Washoe Project-Rate Order No. Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate Schedule SNF–7, on April 16,
WAPA–176 Rate, Rate Schedule SNF–7, through 2009,1 and the subsequent extension on
September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule September 5, 2013.2 WAPA published a
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AGENCY: Western Area Power notice in the Federal Register on
Administration, DOE. SNF–7 will be submitted promptly to
September 9, 2016, proposing to further
ACTION: Notice of rate order extending FERC for confirmation and approval on
extend Rate Schedule SNF–7 for five
Washoe project, Stampede Division, a final basis.
non-firm power formula rate. 1 See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power
Admin., 127 FERC ¶ 62,043 (2009).
SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of 2 See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power
Energy extended, on an interim basis, 1 See 81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016). Admin., 144 FERC ¶ 62,213 (2013).
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years, without adjustment.3 In Rate Schedule SNF–7 The formula rate for Stampede power is:
accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a),
(Supersedes Schedule SNF–6) Stampede Annual Transferred PRR =
WAPA provided for a consultation and
Stampede Annual PRR—Stampede
comment period that ended on October United States Department of Energy
Revenue
11, 2016. WAPA received no comments. Western Area Power Administration
Where:
Discussion Sierra Nevada Region, Washoe Project, Stampede Annual Transferred
Rate Schedule SNF–7 provides Stampede Division Power Revenue Requirement (PRR) =
sufficient annual revenue to recover Non-Firm Power Formula Rate Stampede Annual PRR as identified
annual expenses, interest, and capital as a cost transferred to the CVP.
investments, within the cost recovery Effective: Stampede Annual PRR = The total PRR
criteria set forth in DOE Order RA for Stampede required to repay all
The first day of the first full billing annual costs, including interest, and
6120.2. Congress, by legislation, period beginning on or after August 1,
declared all Washoe Project costs to be the investment within the allowable
2008, through September 30, 2022, or period.
non-reimbursable except the Stampede until superseded by another rate
Powerplant (Stampede).4 The average Stampede Revenue = Revenue from
schedule, whichever occurs earlier. applying the SEEA Rate to project
Stampede generation, approximately 10
gigawatt-hours annually, is used Available: generation.
Billing: Billing for the SEEA Rate will be
principally to provide energy for two
Within the marketing area served by as specified in the service agreement.
Federal fish hatcheries. Since the Adjustment for Losses: Losses will be
Washoe Project has no Federally-owned the Sierra Nevada Region.
accounted for under this rate schedule
transmission lines, WAPA contracted Applicable: as stated in the service agreement.
with Truckee Donner Public Utility
[FR Doc. 2016–31973 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am]
District and the City of Fallon (TDPUD/ To preference customers under the
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
Fallon) to accept Stampede generation 2004 Power Marketing Plan and the
and serve project use loads. Energy in applicable third party(ies) who are
excess of project use loads is integrated under contract (Contractor) with the
with the Central Valley Project (CVP) Western Area Power Administration ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
and marketed under the 2004 Power (WAPA). AGENCY
Marketing Plan. Pursuant to Rate [EPA–HQ–OW–2015–0056; FRL–9957–69–
Schedule SNF–7, each year, any Character and Conditions of Service:
OW]
remaining reimbursable expenses, in Alternating current, 60 hertz, three-
excess of the revenue collected under National Advisory Council for
phase, delivered and metered at the
contract, are incorporated into the CVP Environmental Policy and Technology:
voltages and points established by
power revenue requirement. For the Assumable Waters Subcommittee;
contract.
proposed extension period, WAPA Notice of Public Meeting
forecasts the Washoe Project cost to CVP Non-Firm Power Formula Rate:
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
to be approximately $255,000 annually. In order to serve project use loads and Agency (EPA).
Extending Rate Schedule SNF–7 will effectively market the energy from
ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory
provide sufficient revenue to recover Stampede, WAPA has contracted with a
subcommittee meetings.
annual expenses, interest, and capital third party Contractor that provides for
requirements, thus ensuring project a Stampede Energy Exchange Account SUMMARY: Consistent with the Federal
repayment within the cost recovery (SEEA). The SEEA is an annual energy Advisory Committee Act, the
criteria set forth in DOE Order RA exchange account for Stampede energy. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
6120.2. In the SEEA, the revenues from sales is giving notice of an upcoming public
Order (generation revenues) made at the SEEA meeting of the Assumable Waters
Rate are reduced by the project use and Subcommittee convened under the
In view of the foregoing and under the station service power costs and SEEA National Advisory Council for
authority delegated to me, I hereby administrative costs. WAPA applies the Environmental Policy and Technology
extend, on an interim basis, the existing ratio of project use costs to the (NACEPT). The Assumable Waters
Washoe Project, Stampede Division, generation revenue recorded in the Subcommittee will provide advice and
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate SEEA to determine a non-reimbursable recommendations as to how the EPA
Schedule SNF–7. Rate Order No. percentage. One hundred percent minus can best clarify assumable waters for
WAPA–176 extends, without this non-reimbursable percentage dredge and fill permit programs
adjustment, Rate Schedule SNF-7 establishes a reimbursable percentage. pursuant to Clean Water Act section
through September 30, 2022. Rate This reimbursable percentage is then 404(g)(1). The EPA is undertaking this
Schedule SNF–7 shall remain in effect applied to the appropriate power-related effort to support states and tribes that
on an interim basis, pending FERC’s costs to determine the reimbursable wish to assume the program. Similar to
confirmation and approval of this costs for repayment. The reimbursable the parent NACEPT, the subcommittee
extension, or substitute formula rate, on costs are then netted against generation represents a diversity of interests from
a final basis. revenues made at the SEEA Rate. As academia, industry, non-governmental
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Dated: December 23, 2016 stipulated under the 2004 Power organizations, and local, State, and
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Marketing Plan, any remaining tribal governments. Meeting agendas
Deputy Secretary of Energy reimbursable costs, to include interest and materials will be posted at
3 See
and annual capital costs, are then www.epa.gov/cwa-404/assumable-
81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016).
4 See
transferred to the Central Valley Project waters-sub-committee.
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water
Rights Settlement Act, Pub. L. No. 101–618, 104 for incorporation into the CVP Power DATES: The Assumable Waters
Stat. 3289, 3307 (1990). Revenue Requirement. Subcommittee will hold a three-day
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| Action | Notice of rate order extending Washoe project, Stampede Division, non-firm power formula rate. | |
| Dates | This action is effective October 1, 2017. | |
| Contact | Mr. Subhash Paluru, Regional Manager, Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4418, email [email protected]; or Ms. Regina Rieger, Rates Manager, Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4629, email [email protected] | |
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