82 FR 17645 - Proposed Subsequent Arrangement

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 69 (April 12, 2017)

Page Range		17645-17646
FR Document		2017-07387

This document is being issued under the authority of section 131a. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The Department is providing notice of a proposed subsequent arrangement under the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Subsequent Arrangement

AGENCY: Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control, Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Proposed subsequent arrangement.

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SUMMARY: This document is being issued under the authority of section 
131a. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The Department is 
providing notice of a proposed subsequent arrangement under the 
Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy 
between the Government of the United States and the Government of 
Canada.

DATES: This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than 
April 27, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Goorevich, Office of 
Nonproliferation and Arms Control, National Nuclear Security 
Administration, Department of Energy. Telephone: 202-586-0589 or email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This subsequent arrangement concerns the 
alteration in form or content of 5 kg of U.S.-origin low enriched 
uranium (LEU) metal, 987.5 g of which is in the isotope of U-235 (19.75 
percent enrichment) and which was exported to Canadian Nuclear 
Laboratories (CNL) among 100.095 kg of LEU containing 19.776 kg U-235. 
The LEU was exported for the LEU National Research Universal (NRU) 
Driver Fuel supply and will now be used for a Plate-Type Proof of 
Principle

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Project, the purpose of which is to demonstrate that CNL can fabricate 
plate-type fuel products to industry specifications and successfully 
irradiate those products. The material is currently in the original 
elemental uranium chemical and physical state. The final chemical and 
physical form of nuclear material will be two different types of 
miniature fuel plates: 1. U3Si2 dispersion in an aluminum matrix clad 
with an aluminum alloy; and 2. UA1x dispersion in an aluminum matrix 
clad with aluminum alloy. The material will be fabricated in the 
Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facilities at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), 
irradiated in the NRU Reactor and then Post Irradiation Examination 
(PIE) will take place in the Universal Cell at CRL.
    In accordance with section 131a. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 
as amended, it has been determined that this subsequent arrangement 
concerning the change of end-use of nuclear material of United States 
origin will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the 
United States of America.

    Dated: March 22, 2017.

    For the Department of Energy.
David Huizenga,
Acting Deputy Administrator, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
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embodied in the patent and has plans electronic mail to A final decision will be made on this
for commercialization of the inventions. Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov, or by application after the environmental
Within 15 days of publication of this facsimile to 202–586–8008. impacts have been evaluated pursuant
notice, any person may submit in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of to DOE’s National Environmental Policy
writing to DOE’s General Counsel for electricity from the United States to a Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR
Intellectual Property and Technology foreign country are regulated by the part 1021) and after a determination is
Transfer Office (see contact Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to made by DOE that the proposed action
information), either of the following, sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the will not have an adverse impact on the
together with supporting documents: Department of Energy Organization Act sufficiency of supply or reliability of the
(i) A statement setting forth reasons (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require U.S. electric power supply system.
why it would not be in the best interest authorization under section 202(e) of Copies of this application will be
of the United States to grant the the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. made available, upon request, for public
proposed license; or (ii) An application 824a(e)). inspection and copying at the address
for a nonexclusive license to the On June 12, 2012, DOE issued Order provided above, by accessing the
invention, in which applicant states that No. EA–384 to NRGPML, which program Web site at http://energy.gov/
it already has brought the invention to authorized the Applicant to transmit node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy
practical application or is likely to bring electric energy from the United States to at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov.
the invention to practical application Mexico as a power marketer for a five- Issued in Washington, DC, on April 5,
expeditiously. year term using existing international 2017.
The proposed license would be transmission facilities. That authority Christopher Lawrence,
exclusive, subject to a license and other expires on June 12, 2017. On March 21,
Electricity Policy Analyst, Office of Electricity
rights retained by the United States, and 2017, NRGPML filed an application Delivery and Energy Reliability.
subject to a negotiated royalty. DOE will with DOE for renewal of the export
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review all timely written responses to authority contained in Order No. EA–
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this notice, and will grant the licenses 384 for an additional five-year term.
if, after expiration of the 15-day notice In its application, NRGPML states that
period, and after consideration of any it does not own or operate any electric
generation or transmission facilities, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
written responses to this notice, a
determination is made in accordance and it does not have a franchised service Proposed Subsequent Arrangement
with 35 U.S.C. 209(c) that the licenses area. The electric energy that NRGPML
are in the public interest. proposes to export to Mexico would be AGENCY: Office of Nonproliferation and
purchased from third parties such as Arms Control, Department of Energy.
Brian Lally, electric utilities and Federal power ACTION: Proposed subsequent
Assistant General Counsel for Technology marketing agencies pursuant to
Transfer and Intellectual Property.
arrangement.
voluntary agreements. The existing
[FR Doc. 2017–07385 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] international transmission facilities to SUMMARY: This document is being
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P be utilized by NRGPML have previously issued under the authority of section
been authorized by Presidential Permits 131a. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
issued pursuant to Executive Order as amended. The Department is
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10485, as amended, and are appropriate providing notice of a proposed
[OE Docket No. EA–384–A] for open access transmission by third subsequent arrangement under the
parties. Agreement for Cooperation Concerning
Application To Export Electric Energy; Procedural Matters: Any person Civil Uses of Atomic Energy between
NRG Power Marketing LLC desiring to be heard in this proceeding the Government of the United States
should file a comment or protest to the and the Government of Canada.
AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery application at the address provided
and Energy Reliability, DOE. DATES: This subsequent arrangement
above. Protests should be filed in will take effect no sooner than April 27,
ACTION: Notice of application. accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal 2017.
Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)
SUMMARY: NRG Power Marketing LLC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Rules of Practice and Procedures (18
(NRGPML or Applicant) has applied to Richard Goorevich, Office of
CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to
renew its authority to transmit electric Nonproliferation and Arms Control,
become a party to these proceedings
energy from the United States to Mexico National Nuclear Security
should file a motion to intervene at the
pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Administration, Department of Energy.
above address in accordance with FERC
Power Act. Telephone: 202–586–0589 or email:
Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five copies
DATES: Comments, protests, or motions of such comments, protests, or motions Richard.Goorevich@nnsa.doe.gov.
to intervene must be submitted on or to intervene should be sent to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
before May 12, 2017. address provided above on or before the subsequent arrangement concerns the
ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, date listed above. alteration in form or content of 5 kg of
motions to intervene, or requests for Comments and other filings U.S.-origin low enriched uranium (LEU)
more information should be addressed concerning NRGPML’s application to metal, 987.5 g of which is in the isotope
to: Office of Electricity Delivery and export electric energy to Mexico should of U–235 (19.75 percent enrichment)
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Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, be clearly marked with OE Docket No. and which was exported to Canadian
U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 EA–384–A. An additional copy is to be Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) among
Independence Avenue SW., provided directly to both Alan Johnson, 100.095 kg of LEU containing 19.776 kg
Washington, DC 20585–0350. Because NRG Energy, Inc., 804 Carnegie Center, U–235. The LEU was exported for the
of delays in handling conventional mail, Princeton, NJ 08540, and Adnan Sarwar, LEU National Research Universal (NRU)
it is recommended that documents be NRG Energy, Inc., 804 Carnegie Center, Driver Fuel supply and will now be
transmitted by overnight mail, by Princeton, NJ 08540. used for a Plate-Type Proof of Principle

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Project, the purpose of which is to LNG Terminal owned by Freeport LNG 033, 1000 Independence Ave. SW.,
demonstrate that CNL can fabricate and located on Quintana Island, Texas, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586–
plate-type fuel products to industry to any country with the capacity to 8499.
specifications and successfully irradiate import LNG via ocean-going carrier and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
those products. The material is with which trade is not prohibited by
currently in the original elemental U.S. law or policy. Freeport LNG states DOE/FE Evaluation
uranium chemical and physical state. that it does not seek authorization to The Application will be reviewed
The final chemical and physical form of export any domestically produced pursuant to section 3 of the NGA, as
nuclear material will be two different natural gas or LNG. DOE/FE notes that amended, and the authority contained
types of miniature fuel plates: 1. U3Si2 Freeport LNG currently holds a blanket in DOE Delegation Order No. 00–
dispersion in an aluminum matrix clad authorization to import LNG from 002.00N (July 11, 2013) and DOE
with an aluminum alloy; and 2. UA1x various international sources by vessel Redelegation Order No. 00–006.02 (Nov.
dispersion in an aluminum matrix clad in an amount up to the equivalent of 30 17, 2014). In reviewing this LNG export
with aluminum alloy. The material will Bcf of natural gas.2 Freeport LNG is application, DOE will consider domestic
be fabricated in the Nuclear Fuel requesting this authorization both on its need for the gas, as well as any other
Fabrication Facilities at Chalk River own behalf and as agent for other parties issues determined to be appropriate,
Laboratories (CRL), irradiated in the who hold title to the LNG at the time of
including whether the arrangement is
NRU Reactor and then Post Irradiation export. The Application was filed under
consistent with DOE’s policy of
Examination (PIE) will take place in the section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
promoting competition in the
Universal Cell at CRL. Additional details can be found in
marketplace by allowing commercial
In accordance with section 131a. of Freeport LNG’s Application, posted on
parties to freely negotiate their own
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as the DOE/FE Web site at: http://
trade arrangements. Parties that may
amended, it has been determined that energy.gov/fe/downloads/freeport-lng-
oppose this application should
this subsequent arrangement concerning development-lp-fe-dkt-no-17–23-lng.
Protests, motions to intervene, notices comment in their responses on these
the change of end-use of nuclear issues.
material of United States origin will not of intervention, and written comments
are invited. The National Environmental Policy
be inimical to the common defense and Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.,
security of the United States of America. DATES: Protests, motions to intervene or
requires DOE to give appropriate
Dated: March 22, 2017.
notices of intervention, as applicable,
consideration to the environmental
requests for additional procedures, and
For the Department of Energy. effects of its proposed decisions. No
written comments are to be filed using
David Huizenga, final decision will be issued in this
procedures detailed in the Public
Acting Deputy Administrator, Defense Comment Procedures section no later proceeding until DOE has met its NEPA
Nuclear Nonproliferation. than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, May 12, responsibilities.
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ADDRESSES: Electronic Filing by email: In response to this Notice, any person
fergas@hq.doe.gov. may file a protest, comments, or a
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Regular Mail: U.S. Department of motion to intervene or notice of
Energy (FE–34), Office of Regulation intervention, as applicable. Any person
[FE Docket No. 17–23–LNG] and International Engagement, Office of wishing to become a party to the
Fossil Energy, P.O. Box 44375, proceeding must file a motion to
Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; Washington, DC 20026–4375.
Application for Blanket Authorization intervene or notice of intervention. The
Hand Delivery or Private Delivery filing of comments or a protest with
To Export Previously Imported Services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S.
Liquefied Natural Gas on a Short-Term respect to the Application will not serve
Department of Energy (FE–34), Office of to make the commenter or protestant a
Basis Regulation and International party to the proceeding, although
AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, protests and comments received from
ACTION: Notice of application. Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 persons who are not parties will be
Independence Avenue SW., considered in determining the
SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy Washington, DC 20585. appropriate action to be taken on the
(FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Application. All protests, comments,
gives notice of receipt of an application Beverly Howard or Larine Moore, U.S. motions to intervene, or notices of
(Application), filed on February 15, Department of Energy (FE–34) Office of intervention must meet the
2017, by Freeport LNG Development, Regulation and International requirements specified by the
L.P. (Freeport LNG), requesting blanket Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, regulations in 10 CFR part 590.
authorization to export liquefied natural Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Filings may be submitted using one of
gas (LNG) previously imported into the Independence Avenue SW., the following methods: (1) emailing the
United States from foreign sources in an Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586–9387; filing to fergas@hq.doe.gov, with FE
amount up to the equivalent of 24 (202) 586–9478. Docket No. 17–23–LNG in the title line;
billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas on R.J. Colwell, U.S. Department of Energy, (2) mailing an original and three paper
a short-term or spot market basis for a Office of the Assistant General copies of the filing to the Office of
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two-year period commencing on July 19, Counsel for Electricity and Fossil Regulation and International
2017.1 Freeport LNG seeks authorization Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 6D– Engagement at the address listed in
to export the LNG from the Freeport ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an
2 Freeport LNG Development, L.P., DOE/FE Order
1 Freeport
original and three paper copies of the
LNG’s current blanket authorization to No. 3777, FE Docket No. 16–02–LNG, Order
export previously imported LNG, granted in DOE/ Granting Blanket Authorization to Import Liquefied
filing to the Office of Regulation and
FE Order No. 3717 on September 15, 2015, extends Natural Gas from Various International Sources by International Engagement at the address
through July 18, 2017 (FE Docket No. 15–103–LNG). Vessel (Jan. 19, 2016). listed in ADDRESSES. All filings must

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Proposed subsequent arrangement.
Dates		This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than April 27, 2017.
Contact		Mr. Richard Goorevich, Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy. Telephone: 202-586-0589 or email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 17645