82 FR 837 - Integrated System Rate Schedule
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)
Southwestern Power Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)
| Page Range | 837-839 | |
| FR Document | 2016-31885 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 837-839] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31885] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Southwestern Power Administration Integrated System Rate Schedule AGENCY: Southwestern Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Rate Order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary has approved and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-71, which provides the following Integrated System Non-Federal Transmission Service (NFTS) Rate Schedule: Rate Schedule NFTS-13A, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Transmission Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6646, [email protected], or facsimile transmission (918) 595-6646. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Delegation Order Nos. 00- 037.00A, effective October 25, 2013, and 00-001.00F, effective November 17, 2014, Rate Order No. SWPA-71, is approved and placed into effect on an interim basis for the period January 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, pursuant to the following rate schedule: Rate Schedule NFTS-13A, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Transmission Service, which supersedes the existing Rate Schedule NFTS-13, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Transmission Service. Southwestern Power Administration's (Southwestern) Administrator has determined that an additional section within Southwestern's Integrated System NFTS Rate Schedule is necessary to better align Southwestern's rate schedule with standard practices utilized by the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization. The new section 2.3.6 establishes a procedure for determining an Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) for customers that choose to contract for Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS) on Southwestern's transmission system pursuant to the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). The NFTS-13 Rate Schedule included a stated rate for NITS that is calculated by dividing Southwestern's monthly revenue requirement, derived from Southwestern's NFTS ARR identified within the Southwestern 2013 Integrated System Power Repayment Studies (PRS), by the net transmission capacity available for NITS. Modifying Southwestern's rate schedule to include an ARR for SPP NITS, rather than applying a stated rate better aligns with standard practices utilized by SPP. Therefore, in place of applying the NITS stated rate for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system, the proposed Section 2.3.6 includes a procedure for determining and updating an SPP NITS ARR, as a portion of Southwestern's NFTS ARR, based on the amount of revenue assumed to be recovered on an annual basis from NITS customers in each approved PRS. If additional customers choose to contract for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system, the new Section 2.3.6 methodology updates the SPP NITS ARR. The title of the NFTS-13 Rate Schedule was changed to NFTS-13A to reflect the addition of Section 2.3.6. The Southwestern 2013 PRS indicated that rates (total Southwestern NFTS ARR) prescribed by NFTS-13, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Transmission Service, as approved in Docket No. EF14-1-000, for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2017, are sufficient to meet repayment criteria and will have no impact on the amortization or status of repayment forecasted in the Southwestern 2013 PRS and will not require rate changes. Revenues based on current rates remain sufficient to meet repayment criteria. The Southwestern Administrator has followed Title 10, Part 903, Subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations, ``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions,'' in connection with the rate schedule revisions. The public was advised by notice published in the Federal Register (81 FR 75814), November 1, 2016, of the proposed rate schedule change and of the opportunity to provide written comments for a period of 30 days ending December 1, 2016. One customer provided comments during the period of public participation related to the proposed rate schedule change, which consisted of some clarifying questions that Southwestern answered and one comment on phrasing that Southwestern acknowledged. Information regarding this rate proposal, including studies and other supporting material, and comments received is available for public review in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, Williams Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. Following review of Southwestern's proposal within the Department of Energy, I approve Rate Order No. SWPA-71. [[Page 838]] Dated: December 23, 2016. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary. United States of America Department of Energy Deputy Secretary In the matter of: Southwestern Power Administration Integrated System Non-Federal Transmission Service Rate Schedule Rate Order No. SWPA-71 ORDER CONFIRMING, APPROVING AND PLACING REVISED POWER RATE SCHEDULES IN EFFECT ON AN INTERIM BASIS Pursuant to Sections 302(a) and 301(b) of the Department of Energy Organization Act, Public Law 95[dash]91, the functions of the Secretary of the Interior and the Federal Power Commission under Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, 16 U.S.C. 825s, relating to the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) were transferred to and vested in the Secretary of Energy. By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00A, the Secretary of Energy delegated to the Administrator of Southwestern the authority to develop power and transmission rates, delegated to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy the authority to confirm, approve, and place in effect such rates on an interim basis and delegated to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to confirm and approve on a final basis or to disapprove rates developed by the Administrator under the delegation. Pursuant to that delegated authority, the Deputy Secretary has issued this interim rate order. BACKGROUND In July 2013, Southwestern completed its review of the adequacy of the current rate schedules for the Integrated System and finalized its 2013 Power Repayment Studies (2013 PRS). The studies indicated that the proposed rates would meet cost recovery criteria for the Integrated System, including the identified Non-Federal Transmission Service (NFTS) Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR). The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirmation and approval of the following Integrated System rate schedules was provided in a FERC order issued in Docket No. EF14-1-000 on January 9, 2014,\1\ for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2017: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 146 FERC ]62,016 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate Schedule P-13, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power Rate Schedule NFTS-13, Wholesale Rates for Point-to-Point and Network Transmission Service Rate Schedule EE-13, Wholesale Rate for Excess Energy Based on operations under the approved rate schedules, the Administrator determined that an additional section outlining a new methodology within Southwestern's Integrated System Non-Federal Transmission Service (NFTS-13) Rate Schedule is necessary to better align Southwestern's rate schedule with standard practices utilized by the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization. A new section 2.3.6 is proposed that establishes a procedure for determining an ARR for customers that choose to contract for Network Integration Transmission Service (NITS) on Southwestern's transmission system pursuant to the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). The new Section 2.3.6 does not change Southwestern's NFTS ARR, as determined in its 2013 PRS, but rather replaces the current stated-rate for SPP NITS with a revenue-requirement based methodology that includes determining the SPP NITS ARR portion of Southwestern's NFTS ARR. Furthermore, the new Section 2.3.6 affects only those customers that choose to contract for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system under the SPP OATT. The designation of the aforementioned rate schedule has been revised from NFTS-13 to NFTS-13A to reflect that an addition has been made. Southwestern followed Title 10, Part 903 Subpart A, of the Code of Federal Regulations, ``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions'' (Part 903) in connection with the proposed Rate Schedule NFTS[dash]13A. An opportunity for customers and other interested members of the public to review and comment on the proposed rate schedule was announced by notice published in the Federal Register November 1, 2016, (81 FR 75814), with written comments due by December 1, 2016. One customer provided comments during the period of public participation related to the proposed rate schedule change, which consisted of some clarifying questions that Southwestern answered and one comment on phrasing that Southwestern acknowledged. DISCUSSION The NFTS-13 Rate Schedule includes a stated rate for NITS that is calculated by dividing Southwestern's monthly revenue requirement, derived from Southwestern's NFTS ARR identified within the 2013 PRS, by the net transmission capacity available for NITS. Modifying Southwestern's rate schedule to include an ARR for SPP NITS, rather than applying a stated rate, better aligns with standard practices utilized by SPP. Therefore, in place of applying the NITS stated rate for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system, the new Section 2.3.6 in NFTS-13A includes a procedure for determining and updating an SPP NITS ARR, as a portion of Southwestern's NFTS ARR, based on the amount of revenue assumed to be recovered on an annual basis from NITS customers in each approved PRS. If additional customers choose to contract for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system, the proposed Section 2.3.6 methodology updates the SPP NITS ARR. COMMENTS AND RESPONSES Southwestern received comments from one customer during the period of public participation related to the proposed rate schedule change, which consisted of some clarifying questions that Southwestern answered and one comment on phrasing that Southwestern acknowledged. Southwestern made no change to the proposed rate schedule as a result of the questions and comment received. The questions and comment, with Southwestern's responses in underlined text, are detailed below. Questions: 1. Will NITS for delivery to loads within Southwestern's system only be available under the terms of the SPP OATT? Yes, for new transmission service. Additionally, as current Southwestern transmission service agreements expire (for grandfathered service or service under Southwestern's OATT), they will not be renewed; so if continued service is desired, it would be under a new SPP OATT agreement. If not, under what conditions may a customer elect to take Southwestern NITS? Per Southwestern's agreement with SPP, which is filed as Attachment AD of the SPP OATT, new Southwestern OATT NITS agreements will not be entered into. 2. Approximately how many MWs of Southwestern NITS Capacity are currently reserved? 66 MW is currently reserved as NITS under both the Southwestern and SPP OATTs. 3. Will current Southwestern NITS customers be allowed to renew their Southwestern NITS Agreement(s), or will they transition to SPP NITS? As current Southwestern transmission service agreements expire (for [[Page 839]] grandfathered service or service under Southwestern's OATT), they will not be renewed; so if continued service is desired, it would be under a new SPP OATT agreement, per SPP OATT Attachment AD. 4. Do you expect Section 2.3.5. to apply to both SPP NITS and Southwestern NITS? I believe the peak billing demand methodology is different. Section 2.3.5 applies to Southwestern NITS only. The new Section 2.3.6 applies to SPP NITS only. 5. My understanding is that SPP bills NITS load on a 12CP basis, whereas, Southwestern bills NITS load on a 1CP basis (per 2.3.5). Is it correct that NITS Transmission Customers on Southwestern's system will pay less for SPP NITS service than for equivalent Southwestern NITS service? Southwestern NITS customers are billed on a 1 CP basis and SPP NITS customers are billed on 12 CP basis, both in accordance with their respective OATT's. As to whether or not SPP NITS will cost less than Southwestern NITS, several factors will have to be assessed to make that determination, including the entities' proportion of load at the time of the monthly CP and the amount of transmission service reserved that was transitioned to SPP NITS (per the proposed Section 2.3.6). Additionally, entities choosing to utilize SPP NITS will be subject to various SPP charges (i.e. Schedule 11) that may add cost to the SPP NITS. The analysis of these costs can only be determined by the particular customer and their unique set of circumstances. Therefore, a statement that conveys certainty of a lower cost for SPP NITS cannot be made. Comment: 1. There are several general references in the proposed NFTS-13A to Network Integration Transmission Service. In a few instances, the document refers to SPP NITS or Southwestern NITS. I think it would be good to clarify in each instance if we are referring to SPP NITS, Southwestern NITS, or both. Comment acknowledged. We will review the language and ensure the final rate schedule has clarity between SPP NITS and Southwestern NITS. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Information regarding this rate schedule change is available for public review in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, Williams Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. ADMINISTRATOR'S CERTIFICATION The revised rate schedule will repay all costs of the Integrated System including amortization of the power investment consistent with the provisions of Department of Energy Order No. RA 6120.2. In accordance with Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00A, effective October 25, 2013, and 00-001.00F, effective November 17, 2014, and Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, the Administrator has determined that the proposed Integrated System rate schedule is consistent with applicable law and the lowest possible rates consistent with sound business principles. ENVIRONMENT The Southwestern NEPA Compliance Officer determined that the currently-approved Integrated System rates fall within the class of actions that are categorically excluded from the requirements of preparing either an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assessment. No additional evaluation of the environmental impact of the proposed rate schedule changes was conducted because no change in anticipated revenues was contemplated. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES The Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(d)) (APA) prescribes that the required publication or service of a substantive rule shall be made not less than 30 days before its effective date, except (1) a substantive rule that grants or recognizes an exemption or relieves a restriction; (2) interpretative rules and statements of policy; or (3) as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause found and published with the rule. For the reasons stated in the paragraph that follows, the Department of Energy (DOE) finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in effective date because a 30-day delay would be unnecessary. In this action, Southwestern updates the method for charging non- Federal transmission customers who choose to contract for SPP NITS on Southwestern's transmission system under the SPP OATT from a stated rate to a revenue-requirement based charge, to better align with standard practices utilized by SPP. Because the NFTS-13A rate schedule change will result in no change in anticipated revenues, it is considered a ``minor rate adjustment'' pursuant to 10 CFR part 903, subpart A, and Southwestern has treated it as such in the rate schedule actions to date. A ``minor rate adjustment'' is defined as a rate adjustment that (1) will produce less than 1 percent change in the annual revenues of the power system; or (2) is for a power system that has either annual sales normally less than 100 million kilowatt hours or an installed capacity of less than 20,000 kilowatts. When consistent with the APA, DOE regulations also provide that the effective date of rate schedules put into effect on an interim basis by the Deputy Secretary may be sooner than 30 days after the Deputy Secretary's decision when making a minor rate adjustment. Additionally, DOE emphasizes that there were no substantive issues or concerns raised during the public comment period for the NFTS-13A rate schedule action. ORDER In view of the foregoing and pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm, approve and place in effect on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2017, the Southwestern Integrated System Rate Schedule NFTS-13A which shall remain in effect on an interim basis through September 30, 2017, or until the FERC confirms and approves the rates on a final basis. Dated: December 23, 2016. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-31885 Filed 1-3-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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ESTIMATED ANNUAL BURDEN FOR GENERIC CLEARANCE
Average
Number of
Number of Total number burden Total burden
responses per
respondents of responses minutes per hours
respondent response
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5)
Generic Clearance ............................................................... 15,000 1 15,000 6 3 1,500
Comments: Comments are invited on: and placed into effect on an interim 13A to reflect the addition of Section
(1) Whether the collection of basis for the period January 1, 2017, 2.3.6.
information is necessary for the proper through September 30, 2017, pursuant The Southwestern 2013 PRS indicated
performance of the functions of the to the following rate schedule: Rate that rates (total Southwestern NFTS
Commission, including whether the Schedule NFTS–13A, Wholesale Rates ARR) prescribed by NFTS–13,
information will have practical utility; for Non-Federal Transmission Service, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate which supersedes the existing Rate
of the burden and cost of the collection Transmission Service, as approved in
Schedule NFTS–13, Wholesale Rates for
of information, including the validity of Docket No. EF14–1–000, for the period
Non-Federal Transmission Service.
the methodology and assumptions used; October 1, 2013, through September 30,
Southwestern Power Administration’s 2017, are sufficient to meet repayment
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility
(Southwestern) Administrator has criteria and will have no impact on the
and clarity of the information collection;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of determined that an additional section amortization or status of repayment
the collection of information on those within Southwestern’s Integrated forecasted in the Southwestern 2013
who are to respond, including the use System NFTS Rate Schedule is PRS and will not require rate changes.
of automated collection techniques or necessary to better align Southwestern’s Revenues based on current rates remain
other forms of information technology. rate schedule with standard practices sufficient to meet repayment criteria.
utilized by the Southwest Power Pool,
Dated: December 23, 2016. Inc. (SPP) Regional Transmission The Southwestern Administrator has
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Organization. The new section 2.3.6 followed Title 10, Part 903, Subpart A
Deputy Secretary. establishes a procedure for determining of the Code of Federal Regulations,
[FR Doc. 2016–31662 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am] an Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) ‘‘Procedures for Public Participation in
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P for customers that choose to contract for Power and Transmission Rate
Network Integration Transmission Adjustments and Extensions,’’ in
Service (NITS) on Southwestern’s connection with the rate schedule
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY transmission system pursuant to the revisions. The public was advised by
SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff notice published in the Federal Register
Southwestern Power Administration
(OATT). (81 FR 75814), November 1, 2016, of the
Integrated System Rate Schedule The NFTS–13 Rate Schedule included proposed rate schedule change and of
a stated rate for NITS that is calculated the opportunity to provide written
AGENCY: Southwestern Power comments for a period of 30 days
Administration, DOE. by dividing Southwestern’s monthly
revenue requirement, derived from ending December 1, 2016. One customer
ACTION: Notice of Rate Order. provided comments during the period of
Southwestern’s NFTS ARR identified
SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary has within the Southwestern 2013 public participation related to the
approved and placed into effect on an Integrated System Power Repayment proposed rate schedule change, which
interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA–71, Studies (PRS), by the net transmission consisted of some clarifying questions
which provides the following Integrated capacity available for NITS. Modifying that Southwestern answered and one
System Non-Federal Transmission Southwestern’s rate schedule to include comment on phrasing that Southwestern
Service (NFTS) Rate Schedule: Rate an ARR for SPP NITS, rather than acknowledged.
Schedule NFTS–13A, Wholesale Rates applying a stated rate better aligns with Information regarding this rate
for Non-Federal Transmission Service. standard practices utilized by SPP. proposal, including studies and other
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Therefore, in place of applying the NITS supporting material, and comments
Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, stated rate for SPP NITS on received is available for public review
Chief Operating Officer, Office of Southwestern’s transmission system, the in the offices of Southwestern Power
Corporate Operations, Southwestern proposed Section 2.3.6 includes a
Administration, Williams Tower I, One
Power Administration, U.S. Department procedure for determining and updating
West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma
of Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa, an SPP NITS ARR, as a portion of
74103. Following review of
Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595–6646, Southwestern’s NFTS ARR, based on
Southwestern’s proposal within the
marshall.boyken@swpa.gov, or facsimile the amount of revenue assumed to be
transmission (918) 595–6646. recovered on an annual basis from NITS Department of Energy, I approve Rate
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customers in each approved PRS. If Order No. SWPA–71.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to Delegation Order Nos. 00–037.00A, additional customers choose to contract
effective October 25, 2013, and 00– for SPP NITS on Southwestern’s
001.00F, effective November 17, 2014, transmission system, the new Section
Rate Order No. SWPA–71, is approved 2.3.6 methodology updates the SPP
NITS ARR. The title of the NFTS–13
2 1,500 hours = 90,000 minutes. Rate Schedule was changed to NFTS–
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grandfathered service or service under ADMINISTRATOR’S CERTIFICATION revenues of the power system; or (2) is
Southwestern’s OATT), they will not be The revised rate schedule will repay for a power system that has either
renewed; so if continued service is all costs of the Integrated System annual sales normally less than 100
desired, it would be under a new SPP including amortization of the power million kilowatt hours or an installed
OATT agreement, per SPP OATT investment consistent with the capacity of less than 20,000 kilowatts.
Attachment AD. provisions of Department of Energy When consistent with the APA, DOE
4. Do you expect Section 2.3.5. to Order No. RA 6120.2. In accordance regulations also provide that the
with Delegation Order Nos. 00–037.00A, effective date of rate schedules put into
apply to both SPP NITS and
effective October 25, 2013, and 00– effect on an interim basis by the Deputy
Southwestern NITS? I believe the peak
001.00F, effective November 17, 2014, Secretary may be sooner than 30 days
billing demand methodology is
and Section 5 of the Flood Control Act after the Deputy Secretary’s decision
different. Section 2.3.5 applies to
of 1944, the Administrator has when making a minor rate adjustment.
Southwestern NITS only. The new Additionally, DOE emphasizes that
Section 2.3.6 applies to SPP NITS only. determined that the proposed Integrated
there were no substantive issues or
5. My understanding is that SPP bills System rate schedule is consistent with
concerns raised during the public
NITS load on a 12CP basis, whereas, applicable law and the lowest possible
comment period for the NFTS–13A rate
rates consistent with sound business
Southwestern bills NITS load on a 1CP schedule action.
principles.
basis (per 2.3.5). Is it correct that NITS
Transmission Customers on ORDER
ENVIRONMENT
Southwestern’s system will pay less for In view of the foregoing and pursuant
The Southwestern NEPA Compliance
SPP NITS service than for equivalent to the authority delegated to me by the
Officer determined that the currently-
Southwestern NITS service? Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm,
approved Integrated System rates fall
Southwestern NITS customers are billed approve and place in effect on an
within the class of actions that are
on a 1 CP basis and SPP NITS interim basis, effective January 1, 2017,
categorically excluded from the
customers are billed on 12 CP basis, the Southwestern Integrated System
requirements of preparing either an
both in accordance with their respective Rate Schedule NFTS–13A which shall
Environmental Impact Statement or an
OATT’s. remain in effect on an interim basis
Environmental Assessment. No
through September 30, 2017, or until the
As to whether or not SPP NITS will additional evaluation of the
FERC confirms and approves the rates
cost less than Southwestern NITS, environmental impact of the proposed
on a final basis.
several factors will have to be assessed rate schedule changes was conducted Dated: December 23, 2016.
to make that determination, including because no change in anticipated Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
the entities’ proportion of load at the revenues was contemplated. Deputy Secretary.
time of the monthly CP and the amount
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES [FR Doc. 2016–31885 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am]
of transmission service reserved that
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
was transitioned to SPP NITS (per the The Administrative Procedure Act (5
proposed Section 2.3.6). Additionally, U.S.C. 553(d)) (APA) prescribes that the
entities choosing to utilize SPP NITS required publication or service of a
substantive rule shall be made not less FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
will be subject to various SPP charges
(i.e. Schedule 11) that may add cost to than 30 days before its effective date,
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and
the SPP NITS. The analysis of these except (1) a substantive rule that grants
Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
costs can only be determined by the or recognizes an exemption or relieves
particular customer and their unique set a restriction; (2) interpretative rules and The companies listed in this notice
of circumstances. Therefore, a statement statements of policy; or (3) as otherwise have applied to the Board for approval,
that conveys certainty of a lower cost for provided by the agency for good cause pursuant to the Bank Holding Company
SPP NITS cannot be made. found and published with the rule. For Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.)
the reasons stated in the paragraph that (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part
Comment: follows, the Department of Energy 225), and all other applicable statutes
(DOE) finds good cause to waive the 30- and regulations to become a bank
1. There are several general references
day delay in effective date because a 30- holding company and/or to acquire the
in the proposed NFTS–13A to Network day delay would be unnecessary. assets or the ownership of, control of, or
Integration Transmission Service. In a In this action, Southwestern updates the power to vote shares of a bank or
few instances, the document refers to the method for charging non-Federal bank holding company and all of the
SPP NITS or Southwestern NITS. I think transmission customers who choose to banks and nonbanking companies
it would be good to clarify in each contract for SPP NITS on owned by the bank holding company,
instance if we are referring to SPP NITS, Southwestern’s transmission system including the companies listed below.
Southwestern NITS, or both. Comment under the SPP OATT from a stated rate The applications listed below, as well
acknowledged. We will review the to a revenue-requirement based charge, as other related filings required by the
language and ensure the final rate to better align with standard practices Board, are available for immediate
schedule has clarity between SPP NITS utilized by SPP. Because the NFTS–13A inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank
and Southwestern NITS. rate schedule change will result in no indicated. The applications will also be
change in anticipated revenues, it is available for inspection at the offices of
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AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION
considered a ‘‘minor rate adjustment’’ the Board of Governors. Interested
Information regarding this rate pursuant to 10 CFR part 903, subpart A, persons may express their views in
schedule change is available for public and Southwestern has treated it as such writing on the standards enumerated in
review in the offices of Southwestern in the rate schedule actions to date. A the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the
Power Administration, Williams Tower ‘‘minor rate adjustment’’ is defined as a proposal also involves the acquisition of
I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, rate adjustment that (1) will produce a nonbanking company, the review also
Oklahoma 74103. less than 1 percent change in the annual includes whether the acquisition of the
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| Contact | Mr. Marshall Boyken, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6646, [email protected], or facsimile transmission (918) 595-6646. | |
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