82 FR 52294 - Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-178
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 217 (November 13, 2017)
Western Area Power Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 217 (November 13, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 217 (Monday, November 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 52294-52297] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24496] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-178 AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of order concerning formula rates for electric service and calculation of the fiscal year 2018 base charge and rates for the Boulder Canyon Project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of Energy confirmed and approved Rate Order No. WAPA-178 and Rate Schedule BCP-F10, placing formula rates for electric service from the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) into effect on an interim basis. The provisional formula rates will provide sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, and repay required investment within the allowable periods. The Deputy Secretary has also confirmed and approved the fiscal year (FY) 2018 base charge and rates for BCP electric service. DATES: Rate Schedule BCP-F10 is effective as of December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2022, pending approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on a final basis or until superseded. The FY 2018 base charge and rates for BCP are applicable December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2453, email [email protected] or Mr. Jack Murray, Vice President of Power Marketing, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2555, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rate Schedule BCP-F9 under Rate Order No. WAPA-171 \1\ was approved for a five-year period beginning on October 1, 2015, and ending September 30, 2020. On June 19, 2017, WAPA proposed to update the formula rates under Rate Schedule BCP-F10 and calculate the FY 2018 base charge and rates in a notice published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2017 (82 FR 27813). The notice detailed the proposed formula rates, initiated a public consultation and comment period, and set forth the date and location of public information and comment forums. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Rate Order No. WAPA-171 was approved by FERC on a final basis on December 11, 2015, in Docket No. EF15-7-000 (153 FERC ] 62,189). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (10 CFR part 903) govern Department of Energy procedures for public participation in power and transmission rate adjustments. Under Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00B and 00-001.00F and in compliance with 10 CFR part 903, 10 CFR part 904 and 18 CFR part 300, I hereby confirm, approve and place Rate Order No. WAPA-178, which places formula rates for BCP electric service into effect on an interim basis, and calculates the base charge and rates for FY 2018. Rate Schedule BCP-F10 will be submitted promptly to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis. Dated: November 3, 2017. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of Energy. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPUTY SECRETARY In the matter of: Western Area Power Administration, Boulder Canyon Project Rate Adjustment for Electric Service Rate Order No. WAPA-178 Order Confirming, Approving and Placing Formula Rates for Electric Service Into Effect on an Interim Basis and Calculation of Fiscal Year 2018 Base Charge and Rates The formula rates set forth in this order are established pursuant to 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 Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation (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)), 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 (10 CFR part 903) govern DOE procedures for public participation in power and transmission rate adjustments. Acronyms and Definitions As used in this Rate Order, the following acronyms and definitions apply: Base Charge: The total charge paid by the contractors for their allocated contingent capacity and firm energy based on the annual revenue requirement. The base charge is composed of a capacity and an energy component. Boulder Canyon Project (BCP): All works and the real property associated with such works authorized by the Boulder Canyon Project Act, as amended, the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, as amended, and any future additions authorized by Congress, to be constructed and owned by the United States, but exclusive of the main canal and its related appurtenances authorized by the Boulder Canyon Project Act, known as the All-American Canal. [[Page 52295]] Contractor: Any party that has a fully executed contract with WAPA for BCP electric service. DOE: Department of Energy. DSW: Desert Southwest Region. FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Reclamation: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. WAPA: Western Area Power Administration. Working Capital: Funds advanced by the contractors to meet BCP cash flow needs. Effective Date Rate Schedule BCP-F10 is effective as of December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2022, pending approval by FERC on a final basis or until superseded. The FY 2018 base charge and rates are applicable December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2018. Public Notice and Comment WAPA followed the Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions (10 CFR parts 903) and General Regulations for the Charges for the Sale of Power from the BCP (10 CFR 904), in developing these formula rates and schedule. WAPA took the following steps to involve the public in the rate adjustment process: 1. WAPA published a Federal Register notice on June 19, 2017 (82 FR 27813), announcing the proposed formula rates, initiating the 90-day public consultation and comment period, setting forth the date and location of public information and public comment forums, and outlining the procedures for public participation. 2. On July 19, 2017, WAPA held a public information forum in Phoenix, Arizona. WAPA's representatives explained the need for the formula rate adjustment and proposed changes to the formula rates, answered questions, and provided presentation handouts. 3. On August 18, 2017, WAPA held a public comment forum in Phoenix, Arizona, to provide contractors and interested parties an opportunity to comment for the record. 4. WAPA posts information about this public process at: https://www.wapa.gov/regions/DSW/Rates/Pages/boulder-canyon-rates.aspx. Comments WAPA received comments from the Irrigation & Electrical Districts Association of Arizona and the Colorado River Commission during the public consultation and comment period and responds to them in the paragraphs that follow. All comments received were considered in preparing this Rate Order. The comments have been paraphrased where appropriate without compromising their meaning. Comment: A commenter requested further explanation of how Reclamation's $15 million for working capital was derived and whether the increase in working capital over the prior marketing period was necessary. The commenter requested steps be taken to further moderate the impact of collecting the working capital amount in the FY 2018 base charge. Response: The greatest need for working capital is generally during the first quarter of a FY when receipts are not sufficient to cover obligations and expenditures. Because the working capital for the new marketing period will be incrementally funded over 12 billing cycles, the full amount will not be available until FY 2019. For FY 2018, the carryover balance from the marketing period ending September 30, 2017, will be available to cover funding shortfalls before the full $15 million of working capital is collected. Because the carryover balance for the marketing period ending September 30, 2017, must be refunded by September 30, 2018, Reclamation must have the $15 million in working capital to maintain a positive cash balance at the end of FY 2018. Following the public comment forum, Reclamation reviewed their budgets and revenue projections for FY 2018. To moderate the base charge increase, Reclamation was able to further reduce its replacement budget by $800,000 and increased revenue projections for the Hoover Dam Visitor Center by $3 million. This resulted in a net decrease to the base charge of $3.8 million. Comment: A commenter requested Reclamation's working capital analysis and footnotes be updated with the latest budget figures reflected in the revised base charge. Response: The analysis was updated with the revised budget figures and posted to WAPA's Web site provided above. There was no change to Reclamation's working capital needs. Comment: A commenter thanked all parties involved for the efforts made to moderate the impact of Reclamation's working capital needs on the in FY 2018 base charge. The commenter encouraged further efforts as well. Response: Reclamation and WAPA were able to collectively moderate the impact of the working capital collection by reducing agency budgets by approximately $4.5 million. Reclamation and WAPA will continue to work collaboratively to ensure the stability of the base charge. Comment: A commenter thanked Reclamation and WAPA for their collaborative efforts to moderate the impact of the working capital collection in FY 2018 by billing over a 12-month period rather than a one-time collection. The commenter also requested that pre-2017 and post-2017 marketing period balances be accounted for separately, included the post retirement benefit (PRB) amounts. Response: Reclamation and WAPA are able to separately identify balances between pre-2017 and post-2017 marketing periods, including PRB balances. Background and Provisional Base Charge and Rates The Hoover Dam, authorized by the Boulder Canyon Project Act (45 Stat. 1057, December 21, 1928), sits on the Colorado River along the Arizona-Nevada border. The Hoover Dam's power plant has 19 generating units (two for plant use) and an installed capacity of 2,078.8 megawatts (4,800 kilowatts for plant use). High-voltage transmission lines and substations deliver this power to southern Nevada, Arizona, and southern California. The rate-setting process for BCP is different from most WAPA power systems. The Boulder Canyon Project Amended and Restated Implementation Agreement (BCPIA), executed in 2016 between WAPA, Reclamation, and contractors, carried forward the rate methodology used for the marketing period ending September 30, 2017. This rate methodology requires contractors to pay a base charge rather than a unit rate for power. The base charge is designed to collect sufficient revenue to cover all annual costs and to repay investment obligations within allowable time periods. Each contractor is billed a base charge in proportion to their allocation of power from the Hoover Dam. A unit rate is calculated for comparative purposes but is not used to determine charges for electric service. Since a new 50-year marketing period commences on October 1, 2017, WAPA is updating the formula rates for a five-year period and calculating the base charge and rates for FY 2018. The revision to Rate Schedule BCP-F10 is: Capacity: Shall be equal to the annual capacity dollars divided by 2,074 megawatt hours. This rate is applied to unauthorized overruns. The existing formula used to calculate the forecast capacity rate was revised from 1,951 to 2,074 megawatts to reflect the current generating (nameplate) capacity for the BCP, as required by the Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011. [[Page 52296]] No other changes to the formula rates in the rate schedule were proposed. The update to the FY 2018 formula driven base charge and rates are: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FY 2017 base FY 2018 base charge charge Percent change ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Base Charge..................................................... $69,662,289 $76,910,193 10.4 Composite Rates (mills/kWh)..................................... 19.63 19.98 1.75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The FY 2018 base charge increased from $69.6 million in FY 2017 to $76.9 million in FY 2018, a 10.4 percent increase. The composite rate increased to 19.98 mills per kilowatt month, a 1.75 percent increase. Although the overall BCP budget decreased in FY 2018, the establishment of a working capital fund for the new 50-year marketing period caused the FY 2018 base charge to increase. As part of the BCPIA, Reclamation is establishing a $15 million working capital fund to cover short-term liabilities until sufficient revenues are received. This fund is particularly important at the beginning of a fiscal year when project- related expenses tend to be greater than the revenue collected. This working capital fund balance will be reviewed annually in accordance with the BCPIA. Certification of Rates WAPA's Administrator certified that the provisional formula rates for BCP electric service under Rate Schedule BCP-F10 result in the lowest possible rates consistent with sound business principles. The provisional formula rates were developed following administrative policies and applicable laws. Availability of Information All brochures, studies, comments, letters, memorandums and other documents used by WAPA to develop the provisional formula rates are available for inspection and copying at the Desert Southwest Regional Office, Western Area Power Administration, 615 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Many of these documents are also available on WAPA's Web site: https://www.wapa.gov/regions/DSW/Rates/Pages/boulder-canyon-rates.aspx. RATEMAKING PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS Environmental Compliance In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); and DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures and Guidelines (10 CFR part 1021), WAPA has determined that this action is categorically excluded from preparing an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. Determination Under Executive Order 12866 WAPA has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under Executive Order 12866; accordingly, no clearance of this notice by the Office of Management and Budget is required. Submission to FERC The formula rates herein confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis, together with supporting documents, will be submitted to FERC for confirmation and final approval. Order In view of the foregoing and under the authority delegated to me, I confirm and approve, on an interim basis, the formula rates under Rate Schedule BCP-F10. Rate Schedule BCP-F10 is applicable the first full billing period on or after November 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2022, pending FERC's confirmation and approval of the rate schedule or substitute formula rates on a final basis. Dated: November 3, 2017. Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary of Energy. Rate Schedule BCP-F10 (Supersedes Rate Schedule BCP-F9) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION DESERT SOUTHWEST REGION Boulder Canyon Project SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after December 13, 2017, and extending through September 30, 2022, or until superseded by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier. Available In the marketing area serviced by the Boulder Canyon Project. Applicable To power supplied by the Boulder Canyon Project through one meter, at one point of delivery, unless otherwise provided by contract. Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points established by contract. Base Charge The charge paid by each contractor for their allocated capacity and firm energy based on the annual revenue requirement. The base charge shall be composed of a capacity component and an energy component: Capacity Charge: Each month WAPA shall bill each contractor for a capacity charge equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the capacity dollars multiplied by each contractor's contingent capacity percentage as provided by contract. Energy Charge: Each month WAPA shall bill each contractor for an energy charge equal to that period's monthly energy ratio, multiplied by the contractor's energy dollars as provided by contract. Forecast Rates Energy: Shall be equal to the annual energy dollars divided by the lesser of the total master schedule energy or 4,501 megawatt hours. This rate is applied to excess energy, unauthorized overruns, and water pump energy. Capacity: Shall be equal to the annual capacity dollars divided by 2,074 megawatt hours. This rate is applied to unauthorized overruns. Calculated Energy Rate Within ninety (90) days after the end of the fiscal year, a calculated energy rate shall be calculated. For any rate year in which energy deemed delivered is greater than 4,501 megawatt hours, WAPA shall apply the calculated energy rate to each contractor's energy deemed delivered to determine the contractor's actual energy charge. A credit or debit shall be established for each contractor based on the difference between the contractor's energy dollars and the contractor's actual energy charge, to be applied in the month following the [[Page 52297]] calculation or as soon as possible thereafter. Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund (Contribution Charge) The Contribution Charge is 4.5 mills for each kilowatt hour measured or scheduled to an Arizona purchaser and 2.5 mills for each kilowatt hour measured or scheduled to a California or Nevada purchaser, except for purchased power. Billing for Unauthorized Overruns For each billing period in which there is a contract violation involving an unauthorized overrun of contractual power obligations, such overrun shall be billed at ten (10) times the forecast energy rate and forecast capacity rate. The Contribution Charge shall also be applied to each kilowatt hour of overrun. Adjustments None. [FR Doc. 2017-24496 Filed 11-9-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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service, persons with Internet access DATES: Rate Schedule BCP–F10 is confirmation and approval on a final
who will eFile a document and/or be effective as of December 13, 2017, and basis.
listed as a contact for an intervenor will remain in effect through September Dated: November 3, 2017.
must create and validate an 30, 2022, pending approval by the Dan Brouillette,
eRegistration account using the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling (FERC) on a final basis or until
link to log on and submit the superseded. The FY 2018 base charge DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
intervention or protests. and rates for BCP are applicable DEPUTY SECRETARY
Persons unable to file electronically December 13, 2017, and will remain in
should submit an original and 5 copies effect through September 30, 2018. In the matter of: Western Area Power
of the intervention or protest to the Administration, Boulder Canyon Project
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Rate Adjustment for Electric Service
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC Rate Order No. WAPA–178
Desert Southwest Region, Western Area
20426. Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Order Confirming, Approving and Placing
The filings in the above-referenced Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, (602) 605– Formula Rates for Electric Service Into
proceeding are accessible in the 2453, email moulton@wapa.gov or Mr. Effect on an Interim Basis and Calculation
Commission’s eLibrary system by Jack Murray, Vice President of Power of Fiscal Year 2018 Base Charge and Rates
clicking on the appropriate link in the Marketing, Desert Southwest Region, The formula rates set forth in this order are
above list. They are also available for Western Area Power Administration, established pursuant to Section 302 of the
electronic review in the Commission’s Department of Energy (DOE) Organization
P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005–
Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This act transferred to
Public Reference Room in Washington, 6457, (602) 605–2555, email jmurray@ and vested in the Secretary of Energy the
DC. There is an eSubscription link on wapa.gov. power marketing functions of the Secretary of
the Web site that enables subscribers to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rate the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation
receive email notification when a Schedule BCP–F9 under Rate Order No. (Reclamation) under the Reclamation Act of
document is added to a subscribed WAPA–171 1 was approved for a five- 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC supplemented by subsequent laws,
year period beginning on October 1, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation
Online service, please email 2015, and ending September 30, 2020.
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)), and
On June 19, 2017, WAPA proposed to other acts that specifically apply to the
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call update the formula rates under Rate project involved.
(202) 502–8659. Schedule BCP–F10 and calculate the FY By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B,
Dated: November 3, 2017. 2018 base charge and rates in a notice effective November 19, 2016, the Secretary of
Kimberly D. Bose, published in the Federal Register on Energy delegated: (1) The authority to
June 19, 2017 (82 FR 27813). The notice develop power and transmission rates to the
Secretary.
detailed the proposed formula rates, Administrator of the Western Area Power
[FR Doc. 2017–24457 Filed 11–9–17; 8:45 am] Administration (WAPA); (2) the authority to
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initiated a public consultation and confirm, approve, and place such rates into
comment period, and set forth the date effect on an interim basis to the Deputy
and location of public information and Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY comment forums. confirm, approve, and place into effect on a
By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B, final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such
Western Area Power Administration effective November 19, 2016, the rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The Commission (FERC). Federal rules (10 CFR
Boulder Canyon Project-Rate Order authority to develop power and part 903) govern DOE procedures for public
No. WAPA–178 transmission rates to the Administrator participation in power and transmission rate
adjustments.
of WAPA; (2) the authority to confirm,
AGENCY: Western Area Power
approve, and place such rates into effect Acronyms and Definitions
Administration, DOE.
on an interim basis to the Deputy As used in this Rate Order, the
ACTION: Notice of order concerning
Secretary of Energy; and (3) the following acronyms and definitions
formula rates for electric service and authority to confirm, approve, and place
calculation of the fiscal year 2018 base apply:
into effect on a final basis, to remand, Base Charge: The total charge paid by
charge and rates for the Boulder Canyon or to disapprove such rates to FERC.
Project. the contractors for their allocated
Federal rules (10 CFR part 903) govern contingent capacity and firm energy
SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of Department of Energy procedures for based on the annual revenue
Energy confirmed and approved Rate public participation in power and requirement. The base charge is
Order No. WAPA–178 and Rate transmission rate adjustments. composed of a capacity and an energy
Schedule BCP–F10, placing formula Under Delegation Order Nos. 00–
component.
rates for electric service from the 037.00B and 00–001.00F and in Boulder Canyon Project (BCP): All
Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) of the compliance with 10 CFR part 903, 10 works and the real property associated
Western Area Power Administration CFR part 904 and 18 CFR part 300, I with such works authorized by the
hereby confirm, approve and place Rate
(WAPA) into effect on an interim basis. Boulder Canyon Project Act, as
Order No. WAPA–178, which places
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The provisional formula rates will amended, the Hoover Power Plant Act
formula rates for BCP electric service
provide sufficient revenue to pay all of 1984, as amended, and any future
into effect on an interim basis, and
annual costs, including interest additions authorized by Congress, to be
calculates the base charge and rates for
expense, and repay required investment constructed and owned by the United
FY 2018. Rate Schedule BCP–F10 will
within the allowable periods. The States, but exclusive of the main canal
be submitted promptly to FERC for
Deputy Secretary has also confirmed and its related appurtenances
and approved the fiscal year (FY) 2018 1 Rate Order No. WAPA–171 was approved by
authorized by the Boulder Canyon
base charge and rates for BCP electric FERC on a final basis on December 11, 2015, in Project Act, known as the All-American
service. Docket No. EF15–7–000 (153 FERC ¶ 62,189). Canal.
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calculation or as soon as possible and a person is not required to respond in other locations, either by EPA
thereafter. to a collection of information unless it researchers, EPA’s regional offices or
displays a currently valid OMB control state partners. Cape Cod is in the midst
Lower Colorado River Basin
number. of an extensive regional planning effort
Development Fund (Contribution
DATES: Additional comments may be related to its coastal waters, and this
Charge)
submitted on or before December 13, research can provide helpful socio-
The Contribution Charge is 4.5 mills 2017. economic information to decision
for each kilowatt hour measured or makers about the use of those waters.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
scheduled to an Arizona purchaser and Because the 100-mile radius from Cape
2.5 mills for each kilowatt hour referencing Docket ID Number EPA–
HQ–ORD–2016–0632, to (1) EPA online Cod includes a large area of southern
measured or scheduled to a California or New England and the largest population
Nevada purchaser, except for purchased using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), by email to Docket_ centers in New England, the results will
power. be more broadly applicable to residents
ORD@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA
Billing for Unauthorized Overruns Docket Center, Environmental of southern New England.
Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, One of the key water quality concerns
For each billing period in which there on Cape Cod, and throughout New
is a contract violation involving an 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via England, is nonpoint sources of
unauthorized overrun of contractual nitrogen, which lead to ecological
power obligations, such overrun shall be email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Address comments to OMB Desk Officer impairments in estuaries, with resultant
billed at ten (10) times the forecast socio-economic impacts. The decisions
energy rate and forecast capacity rate. for EPA.
EPA’s policy is that all comments needed to meet water quality standards
The Contribution Charge shall also be are highly complex and involve
applied to each kilowatt hour of received will be included in the public
docket without change including any significant cross-disciplinary challenges
overrun. in identifying, implementing, and
personal information provided, unless
Adjustments the comment includes profanity, threats, monitoring social and ecological
None. information claimed to be Confidential management needs. We will focus on
Business Information (CBI) or other understanding recreational uses as
[FR Doc. 2017–24496 Filed 11–9–17; 8:45 am]
information whose disclosure is valued economic goods in coastal New
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restricted by statute.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: swimming, fishing, shellfishing, and
Marisa Mazzotta, U.S. Environmental boating).
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Protection Agency, Office of Research Form Numbers: 6000–02 and 6000–
AGENCY and Development, Atlantic Ecology 03.
[EPA–HQ–ORD–2016–0632; FRL–9959–51– Division, 27 Tarzwell Drive, Respondents/affected entities:
OEI] Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882; Individuals and Households.
telephone number: 401–782–3026; fax Respondent’s obligation to respond:
Information Collection Request number: 401–782–3139; email address: Voluntary.
Submitted to OMB for Review and mazzotta.marisa@epa.gov. Estimated number of respondents:
Approval; Comment Request; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2,455 (total).
Willingness To Pay Survey To Evaluate Supporting documents which explain in Frequency of response: Once.
Recreational Benefits of Nutrient detail the information that the EPA will Total estimated burden: 205 hours
Reductions in Coastal New England be collecting are available in the public (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR
Waters (New) docket for this ICR. The docket can be 1320.03(b).
viewed online at www.regulations.gov Total estimated cost: $7,129 (per
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
or in person at the EPA Docket Center, year), includes $0 annualized capital or
Agency (EPA).
WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 operation & maintenance costs.
ACTION: Notice.
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, Changes in the Estimates: This is a
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection DC. The telephone number for the new collection.
Agency has submitted an information Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For Courtney Kerwin,
collection request (ICR), ‘‘Willingness to additional information about EPA’s Director, Collection Strategies Division.
Pay Survey to Evaluate Recreational public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ [FR Doc. 2017–24446 Filed 11–9–17; 8:45 am]
Benefits of Nutrient Reductions in dockets.
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Coastal New England Waters (New)’’ Abstract: Researchers at the EPA’s
(EPA ICR No. 2558.01, OMB Control No. Office of Research and Development
2080–NEW) to the Office of (ORD), Atlantic Ecology Division (AED)
Management and Budget (OMB) for are piloting an effort to better FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
review and approval in accordance with understand how reduced water quality ADVISORY BOARD
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a due to nutrient enrichment affects the
Notice of Issuance of Technical
request for approval of a new collection. economic prosperity, social capacity,
Bulletin 2017–2, Assigning Assets to
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
Public comments were previously and ecological integrity of coastal New
Component Reporting Entities
requested via the Federal Register (81 England communities. This project
FR 78809) on 11/09/2016 during a 60- proposes a survey to collect data for a AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards
day comment period. This notice allows case study of changes in recreation Advisory Board.
for an additional 30 days for public demand and values due to changes in ACTION: Notice.
comments. A fuller description of the nutrients in northeastern coastal waters.
ICR is given below, including its This includes the development of Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3511(d), the
estimated burden and cost to the public. methods and tools for estimating Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
An Agency may not conduct or sponsor recreational values that can be applied L. 92–463), as amended, and the FASAB
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| Action | Notice of order concerning formula rates for electric service and calculation of the fiscal year 2018 base charge and rates for the Boulder Canyon Project. | |
| Dates | Rate Schedule BCP-F10 is effective as of December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2022, pending approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on a final basis or until superseded. The FY 2018 base charge and rates for BCP are applicable December 13, 2017, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Mr. Ronald E. Moulton, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2453, email [email protected] or Mr. Jack Murray, Vice President of Power Marketing, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2555, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52294 |
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