83_FR_28981 83 FR 28861 - Notice of Intent To Contract for Hydroelectric Power Development on the Bureau of Reclamation's North Unit Main Canal, Deschutes Project, Madras, Oregon

83 FR 28861 - Notice of Intent To Contract for Hydroelectric Power Development on the Bureau of Reclamation's North Unit Main Canal, Deschutes Project, Madras, Oregon

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 120 (June 21, 2018)

Page Range28861-28863
FR Document2018-13363

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has received a proposal to allow hydroelectric power development on the North Unit Main Canal (NUMC) under a Lease of Power Privilege (LOPP). To ensure fair and open competition, Reclamation is soliciting competing proposals at this time.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13363]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR01016000; XXXR4524KK; RX.41129361.1010000]


Notice of Intent To Contract for Hydroelectric Power Development 
on the Bureau of Reclamation's North Unit Main Canal, Deschutes 
Project, Madras, Oregon

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent to accept proposals, select lessee(s), and 
contract for hydroelectric power development.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has received a 
proposal to allow hydroelectric power development on the North Unit 
Main Canal (NUMC) under a Lease of Power Privilege (LOPP). To ensure 
fair and open competition, Reclamation is soliciting competing 
proposals at this time.

DATES: Submit the written proposal on or before November 19, 2018. Late 
proposals will not be considered. Delayed delivery to the Regional 
Power Manager's office due to failures or misunderstandings of the 
entity and/or of mail, overnight, or courier services will not excuse 
lateness, and accordingly, are advised to provide sufficient time for 
delivery.

ADDRESSES: Send eight copies of the written proposal to Mr. Joseph 
Summers, Regional Power Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North 
Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706; telephone (208) 378-5290.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding proposal 
requirements or technical data available for the North Unit Main Canal 
may be directed to Mr. Jake Nink, Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North 
Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706; telephone (208) 378-5090; 
email [email protected]. Upon receipt of written request, Mr. Nink will 
also arrange an informational meeting and/or site visit with interested 
entities. In this regard, Reclamation reserves the right to schedule a 
single meeting and/or visit to address the questions of all entities 
that have submitted questions or requested site visits.
    Specific information related to operations and maintenance of the 
canal system may be obtained from Mr. Mike Britton, Bureau of 
Reclamation, North Unit Irrigation District Manager, 2024 Northwest 
Beech Street, Madras, OR 97741; telephone (541) 475-3625; email to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    General Overview. The North Unit Irrigation District (NUID) 
operates and maintains the NUMC on the Deschutes Project located in the 
Deschutes River Basin, which supplies irrigation water to nearly 59,000 
acres of farmland in Jefferson County, Oregon. Reclamation is 
considering allowing hydroelectric power development on the NUMC under 
a Lease of Power Privilege (LOPP).
    A LOPP is a congressionally authorized alternative to Federal 
hydroelectric power development. It is a contractual right given to a 
non-federal entity to use a Reclamation asset for electric power 
generation consistent with Reclamation project purposes. Terms of a 
LOPP shall not exceed 40 years. General authority under Reclamation law 
for a LOPP includes, among others, the Town Sites and Power Development 
Act of 1906 (43 U.S.C. 522), the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 
U.S.C. 485h(c)) (1939 Act), and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit 
Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2013 (Act of August 9, 
2013, 127 Stat. 498).
    Reclamation will be responsible for compliance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) related to any project selected for 
consideration pursuant to this Notice of Intent. Reclamation will also 
lead necessary consultation with American Indian Tribal Governments and 
compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered 
Species Act, and other related environmental regulations for all 
elements of the proposed project. A LOPP may be issued only after 
Reclamation has determined that NEPA and any other regulatory 
compliance requirements are completed.

Project Definition and Location

    On August 7, 2017, Reclamation received a formal proposal for non-
federal hydroelectric power development from Kinet Inc. at 12 sites on 
the NUMC. Kinet Inc. proposes to develop these sites utilizing a new 
technology called linear Pelton turbines. This solicitation is 
exclusive to the following 12 NUMC sites:
    Site Name--Mile 2 South.
    Latitude Longitude--44.082201-121.286401.
    Canal Mile Maker--1.78
    Head (m)--6.1.
    Flow (cms)--20.

    Site Name--Mile 2 North.
    Latitude Longitude--44.086971-121.274233.
    Canal Mile Marker--2.11.
    Head (m)--6.1.
    Flow (cms)--20.

    Site Name--Mile 3.
    Latitude Longitude--44.092839-121.256296.
    Canal Mile Marker--3.52.
    Head (m)--6.1.
    Flow (cms)--20.

    Site Name--Mile 18.
    Latitude Longitude--44.251184-121.128517.
    Canal Mile Marker--18.34.
    Head (m)--6.71.
    Flow (cms)--21.

    Site Name--Mile 19.

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    Latitude Longitude--44.2666-121.12075.
    Canal Mile Marker--19.
    Head (m)--4.4.
    Flow (cms)--16.

    Site Name Mile--20.
    Latitude Longitude--44.2838-121.11471.
    Canal Mile Marker--20.
    Head (m)--5.36.
    Flow (cms)--21.

    Site Name Mile--43.
    Latitude Longitude--44.500374-121.154865.
    Canal Mile Marker--45.
    Head (m)--18.2.
    Flow (cms)--7.1.

    Site Name--Mile 48.
    Latitude Longitude--44.5368587-121.153547.
    Canal Mile Marker--47.98.
    Head (m)--3.66.
    Flow (cms)--7.2.

    Site Name--Mile 50 East.
    Latitude Longitude--44.571091-121.158783.
    Canal Mile Marker--19.
    Head (m)--51.
    Flow (cms)--2.98.

    Site Name--Mile 50 West.
    Latitude Longitude--44.572148-121.160127.
    Canal Mile Marker--19.
    Head (m)--3.05.
    Flow (cms)--7.0.

    Site Name--Mile 52 South.
    Latitude Longitude--44.601337-121.162522.
    Canal Mile Marker--53.69.
    Head (m)--3.05.
    Flow (cms)--7.0.

    Site Name--Mile 52 North.
    Latitude Longitude--44.603526-121.161854.
    Canal Mile Marker--19.
    Head (m)--3.05.
    Flow (cms)--7.0.

    Reclamation notified NUID of the Kinet Inc. proposal and solicited 
NUID's interest in submitting a proposal as a preferred entity. In a 
subsequent letter dated September 21, 2017, NUID declined interest in 
hydroelectric power development at the proposed sites. As a result, 
Reclamation is soliciting proposals for consideration to allow 
hydroelectric power development under a LOPP on the NUMC system.

Fundamental Considerations and Requirements

    1. Under this solicitation, Reclamation may only issue a LOPP for 
hydroelectric power development at the 12 identified NUMC sites 
described herein.
    2. Any LOPP terms for hydroelectric power development on the NUMC 
must not interfere with existing contractual commitments related to 
operations and maintenance of the canal system. The lessee (i.e., 
successful proposing entity) will be required to enter into a contract 
with Reclamation. This contract will, (1) address requirements related 
to coordination of operations and maintenance with Deschutes Project 
stakeholders (including the NUID); and (2) stipulate that the lessee 
will be responsible for any increase in operations or maintenance costs 
that are attributable to the hydroelectric power development.
    3. The lessee would be responsible for securing transfer and 
marketing of the power generated by the proposed project.
    4. All costs incurred by the United States related to a proposed 
LOPP project will be at the expense of the lessee. Such costs include 
management and coordination of necessary Reclamation activities, 
provision of information, conduct of or assistance with regulatory 
compliance (including NEPA), consultation during design development and 
related to operations and maintenance under a LOPP, development of the 
LOPP, necessary contracts with outside consultants, or any other cost 
for which the government would be reimbursed by an applicant or the 
general public. In addition, the lessee will be required to make annual 
payments to the United States for the use of a government facility in 
the amount of at least 2-3 mills per kilowatt-hour of gross energy 
produced by the facility, measured at the generator(s).
    5. The LOPP will include provisions for the mill rate to increase 
each year commensurate with inflation based on the previous 5-year 
average of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Price Deflator; however, 
the rate of increase will be capped at 5 percent. If the 5-year GDP 
Price Deflator average shows no change or deflation, the mill rate will 
remain the same as the previous year's rate. Annual payments to the 
United States will be deposited as a credit to the Reclamation fund and 
project to be applied against the total outstanding reimbursable 
repayment obligation for reimbursable project construction costs of the 
Deschutes Project pursuant to the existing construction cost allocation 
(not applied only against power construction costs). If the outstanding 
reimbursable repayment obligation for project construction costs is 
satisfied, then the payments will be held as a statutory credit for the 
project or program until an eligible reimbursable project expense is 
incurred against which the credit can be applied.

Proposal Content Guidelines

    Interested parties should submit proposals specifically addressing 
the following qualifications, capabilities, and approach factors. 
Proposals submitted will be evaluated and ranked directly based on 
these factors. Additional information may be provided at the discretion 
of those submitting proposals.
    (a) Qualifications of Proposing Entity: Provide relevant 
information describing/documenting the qualifications of the proposing 
entity to plan, design, and implement such a project, including, but 
not limited to:
     Type of organization.
     Business history, including length of time in business, 
experience in funding, and design and construction of similar projects.
     Industry rating(s) that indicate financial soundness and/
or technical and managerial capability.
     Experience of key management personnel.
     History of any reorganizations or mergers with other 
companies (if applicable).
     Preference status (as applied to a LOPP, the term 
``preference entity'' means an entity qualifying for preference under 
Section 9(c) of the 1939 Act as a municipality, public corporation or 
agency, or cooperative or other nonprofit organization financed in 
whole or in part by loans made pursuant to the Rural Electrification 
Act of 1936, as amended).
     Any other information not already requested above or in 
the following evaluation categories that demonstrates the interested 
entity's organizational, technical, and financial ability to perform 
all aspects of the work.
    (b) Proposed Development Plan: Describe and provide mapping and 
drawings of proposed facilities and equipment comprising the LOPP 
project. Include descriptions and locations of structures, turbines, 
penstocks, transmission lines, access roads, and other appurtenant 
facilities.
    Describe proposed capacities and general operation of the 
hydroelectric projects to include generation capacity, power source and 
power consumption, configuration, turbine generating capacity, 
distribution transmission line size and route, and other relevant 
aspects of the project.
    Describe the ability of generation to provide ancillary services, 
such as regulation, spinning reserves, and volt-ampere reactive 
support, and information on the reliability of the generation, 
potential maintenance outage schedule, and duration.

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    (c) Proposed Approach to Acquisition of Necessary Property Rights: 
Specify plans for acquiring title to or the right to occupy and use all 
lands necessary for the proposed development, including such additional 
lands as may be required during construction. Address lands necessary 
for electrical distribution lines, access roads, and all aspects of 
project development and operation and maintenance.
    (d) Long-Term Operation and Maintenance: Provide a description 
(with relevant references) of the project proponent's experience in 
operation and maintenance of hydroelectric or similar facilities once 
they are operational and over the long-term (i.e., the 40-year lease 
contemplated for the proposed development). Identify the organizational 
structure and plan for the long-term operation and maintenance of the 
proposed development. Define how the proposed development would operate 
in harmony with the NUMC system.
    (e) Contractual Arrangements: Describe any anticipated contractual 
arrangements with project stakeholders of the Deschutes Project, 
including contractual arrangements to utilize water rights held by 
NUID. Define how the proposed development would operate in harmony with 
the NUMC system.
    (f) Management Plan: Provide a management plan to accomplish such 
activities as planning, NEPA compliance, LOPP development, design, 
construction, facility testing, start-up of hydropower production, and 
preparation of an Emergency Action Plan. Prepare schedules of these 
activities as applicable. Describe what studies are necessary to 
accomplish the hydroelectric power development and how the studies 
would be implemented.
    (g) Environmental Impact: Discuss potential significant adverse 
impacts from the proposed development on biophysical or sociocultural 
resource parameters. Of particular concern are potential impacts on any 
protected aquatic or terrestrial wildlife species or associated 
protected habitat. Other concerns may include, but are not limited to, 
the impact on land use adjacent to the proposed development, recreation 
at the surrounding areas, cultural resources, and Indian Trust assets. 
Provide information on the types and severity of expected impacts and 
proposed methods of resolving or mitigating these impacts.
    Describe potential beneficial impacts that may be expected from the 
development to include such perspectives as energy conservation or 
using available water resources in the public interest.
    Describe proposed studies to adequately define the extent of the 
adverse and beneficial impacts, potential severity, and potential 
alternatives to mitigate impacts.
    (h) Other Study and/or Permit Requirements: Describe planned 
response to other applicable regulatory requirements, including the 
National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species 
Act, and state and local laws and licensing requirements. Also describe 
any known potential for impact on lands or resources of American Indian 
tribes, including trust resources.
    (i) Project Development Costs and Economic Analysis: Estimate the 
costs of development, including the cost of studies to determine 
feasibility, environmental compliance, project design, construction, 
financing, and the amortized annual cost of the investment. Estimate 
annual operation and maintenance, replacement expenses, annual payments 
to the United States, and those potentially associated with the 
Deschutes Project. Estimate costs associated with any anticipated 
additional transmission or wheeling services. Identify proposed methods 
of financing the project. The anticipated return on investment should 
be estimated and an economic analysis should be presented that compares 
the present worth of all benefits and the costs of the project.
    (j) Performance Guarantee and Assumption of Liability: Describe 
plans for (1) providing the government with performance bonds or 
irrevocable letter of credit covering completion of the proposed 
project, (2) assuming liability for damage to the operational and 
structural integrity of the NUMC or other aspects of the Deschutes 
Project caused by construction, operations and/or maintenance of the 
hydropower development, and (3) obtaining general liability insurance.
    (k) Other Information: This final paragraph is provided for the 
applicant to include additional information considered relevant to 
Reclamation's selection process in this matter.

Selection of Lessee

    Reclamation will evaluate proposals received in response to this 
published notice. Proposals will be ranked according to response to the 
factors described in Fundamental Considerations and Requirements and 
Proposal Content Guidelines sections of this notice. In general, 
Reclamation will give more favorable consideration to proposals that 
(1) are well adapted to developing, conserving, and utilizing the water 
resource and protecting natural resources; (2) clearly demonstrate that 
the offeror is qualified to develop the hydropower facility and provide 
for long-term operation and maintenance; and (3) best share the 
economic benefits of the hydropower development among parties to the 
LOPP. A proposal will be deemed unacceptable if it is inconsistent with 
Deschutes Project purposes, as determined by Reclamation.
    Reclamation will give preference to those entities that qualify as 
preference entities (as defined under Proposal Content Guidelines, item 
(a), of this notice) provided that the preference entity is well 
qualified and their proposal is at least as well adapted to developing, 
conserving, and utilizing the water and natural resources as other 
submitted proposals. Preference entities will be allowed 30 days to 
improve their proposals, if necessary, to be made at least equal to a 
proposal(s) that may have been submitted by a non-preference entity.

Notice and Time Period To Enter Into LOPP

    Reclamation will notify, in writing, all entities submitting 
proposals of Reclamation's decision regarding selection of the 
potential lessee. The selected potential lessee will have 15 months 
from the date of selection of the lessee to sign the preliminary lease, 
complete the requirements set forth in the preliminary lease, and to 
sign the LOPP. The lessee will then have up to 3 years from the date of 
the preliminary lease agreement to the beginning of construction. 
Maximum timeframes for construction will be determined by the Regional 
Director. Such timeframes may be adjusted for just cause resulting from 
actions and/or circumstances that are beyond the control of the lessee.

    Dated: March 22, 2018.
 Lorri J. Gray,
Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Region.
[FR Doc. 2018-13363 Filed 6-20-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4332-90-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices 28861 be made available via the internet and ACTION: Notice of intent to accept a contractual right given to a non-federal through special publications, for use by proposals, select lessee(s), and contract entity to use a Reclamation asset for Government agencies, industry, for hydroelectric power development. electric power generation consistent education programs, and the general with Reclamation project purposes. public. We will protect information SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation Terms of a LOPP shall not exceed 40 from respondents considered (Reclamation) has received a proposal to years. General authority under proprietary under the Freedom of allow hydroelectric power development Reclamation law for a LOPP includes, Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its’ on the North Unit Main Canal (NUMC) among others, the Town Sites and implementing regulations (43 CFR part under a Lease of Power Privilege Power Development Act of 1906 (43 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR (LOPP). To ensure fair and open U.S.C. 522), the Reclamation Project Act 250.197, ‘‘Data and information to be competition, Reclamation is soliciting of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)) (1939 Act), made available to the public or for competing proposals at this time. and the Bureau of Reclamation Small limited inspection.’’ Responses are DATES: Submit the written proposal on Conduit Hydropower Development and voluntary. No questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ or before November 19, 2018. Late Rural Jobs Act of 2013 (Act of August nature are asked. proposals will not be considered. 9, 2013, 127 Stat. 498). Title of Collection: North American Delayed delivery to the Regional Power Reclamation will be responsible for Breeding Bird Survey. Manager’s office due to failures or compliance with the National OMB Control Number: 1028–0079. misunderstandings of the entity and/or Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Form Number: None. of mail, overnight, or courier services related to any project selected for Type of Review: Extension of a will not excuse lateness, and consideration pursuant to this Notice of currently approved collection. accordingly, are advised to provide Intent. Reclamation will also lead Respondents/Affected Public: sufficient time for delivery. necessary consultation with American Individuals. ADDRESSES: Send eight copies of the Indian Tribal Governments and Total Estimated Number of Annual written proposal to Mr. Joseph compliance with the National Historic Respondents: 1,600. Summers, Regional Power Manager, Preservation Act, Endangered Species Total Estimated Number of Annual Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North Act, and other related environmental Responses: 2,600. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706; regulations for all elements of the Estimated Completion Time per telephone (208) 378–5290. proposed project. A LOPP may be Response: 11 minutes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: issued only after Reclamation has Total Estimated Number of Annual Questions regarding proposal determined that NEPA and any other Burden Hours: 28,600. requirements or technical data available regulatory compliance requirements are Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. for the North Unit Main Canal may be completed. Frequency of Collection: Annually. directed to Mr. Jake Nink, Bureau of Project Definition and Location Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Reclamation, 1150 North Curtis Road, Burden Cost: $141,700. Mileage costs Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706; telephone On August 7, 2017, Reclamation are on average $54.50 per response, (208) 378–5090; email jnink@usbr.gov. received a formal proposal for non- based on approximate 100-mile round Upon receipt of written request, Mr. federal hydroelectric power trip for data collection per response and Nink will also arrange an informational development from Kinet Inc. at 12 sites 2018 federal mileage rate of $0.545 per meeting and/or site visit with interested on the NUMC. Kinet Inc. proposes to mile. entities. In this regard, Reclamation develop these sites utilizing a new An agency may not conduct or reserves the right to schedule a single technology called linear Pelton turbines. sponsor and a person is not required to meeting and/or visit to address the This solicitation is exclusive to the respond to a collection of information questions of all entities that have following 12 NUMC sites: unless it displays a currently valid OMB submitted questions or requested site Site Name—Mile 2 South. control number. visits. Latitude Longitude—44.082201– The authorities for this action are the Specific information related to 121.286401. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 operations and maintenance of the canal Canal Mile Maker—1.78 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). system may be obtained from Mr. Mike Head (m)—6.1. Britton, Bureau of Reclamation, North Flow (cms)—20. John French, Site Name—Mile 2 North. Unit Irrigation District Manager, 2024 Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Director. Latitude Longitude—44.086971– Northwest Beech Street, Madras, OR [FR Doc. 2018–13274 Filed 6–20–18; 8:45 am] 121.274233. 97741; telephone (541) 475–3625; email BILLING CODE 4338–11–P to mbritton@northunit.com. Canal Mile Marker—2.11. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Head (m)—6.1. General Overview. The North Unit Flow (cms)—20. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Site Name—Mile 3. Irrigation District (NUID) operates and maintains the NUMC on the Deschutes Latitude Longitude—44.092839– Bureau of Reclamation Project located in the Deschutes River 121.256296. [RR01016000; XXXR4524KK; Basin, which supplies irrigation water Canal Mile Marker—3.52. RX.41129361.1010000] Head (m)—6.1. to nearly 59,000 acres of farmland in Jefferson County, Oregon. Reclamation Flow (cms)—20. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Notice of Intent To Contract for is considering allowing hydroelectric Site Name—Mile 18. Hydroelectric Power Development on power development on the NUMC Latitude Longitude—44.251184– the Bureau of Reclamation’s North Unit under a Lease of Power Privilege 121.128517. Main Canal, Deschutes Project, (LOPP). Canal Mile Marker—18.34. Madras, Oregon Head (m)—6.71. A LOPP is a congressionally AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, authorized alternative to Federal Flow (cms)—21. Interior. hydroelectric power development. It is Site Name—Mile 19. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

28862 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices Latitude Longitude—44.2666– not interfere with existing contractual Proposal Content Guidelines 121.12075. commitments related to operations and Interested parties should submit Canal Mile Marker—19. maintenance of the canal system. The proposals specifically addressing the Head (m)—4.4. lessee (i.e., successful proposing entity) following qualifications, capabilities, Flow (cms)—16. will be required to enter into a contract and approach factors. Proposals Site Name Mile—20. with Reclamation. This contract will, (1) submitted will be evaluated and ranked Latitude Longitude—44.2838– address requirements related to directly based on these factors. 121.11471. coordination of operations and Additional information may be Canal Mile Marker—20. maintenance with Deschutes Project provided at the discretion of those Head (m)—5.36. stakeholders (including the NUID); and submitting proposals. Flow (cms)—21. (2) stipulate that the lessee will be (a) Qualifications of Proposing Entity: Site Name Mile—43. responsible for any increase in Provide relevant information Latitude Longitude—44.500374– operations or maintenance costs that are describing/documenting the 121.154865. attributable to the hydroelectric power qualifications of the proposing entity to Canal Mile Marker—45. development. 3. The lessee would be responsible for plan, design, and implement such a Head (m)—18.2. project, including, but not limited to: Flow (cms)—7.1. securing transfer and marketing of the power generated by the proposed • Type of organization. Site Name—Mile 48. project. • Business history, including length Latitude Longitude—44.5368587– of time in business, experience in 121.153547. 4. All costs incurred by the United States related to a proposed LOPP funding, and design and construction of Canal Mile Marker—47.98. similar projects. Head (m)—3.66. project will be at the expense of the lessee. Such costs include management • Industry rating(s) that indicate Flow (cms)—7.2. financial soundness and/or technical and coordination of necessary Site Name—Mile 50 East. and managerial capability. Reclamation activities, provision of Latitude Longitude—44.571091– information, conduct of or assistance • Experience of key management 121.158783. personnel. with regulatory compliance (including Canal Mile Marker—19. NEPA), consultation during design • History of any reorganizations or Head (m)—51. mergers with other companies (if development and related to operations Flow (cms)—2.98. applicable). and maintenance under a LOPP, Site Name—Mile 50 West. development of the LOPP, necessary • Preference status (as applied to a Latitude Longitude—44.572148– contracts with outside consultants, or LOPP, the term ‘‘preference entity’’ 121.160127. any other cost for which the government means an entity qualifying for Canal Mile Marker—19. would be reimbursed by an applicant or preference under Section 9(c) of the Head (m)—3.05. the general public. In addition, the 1939 Act as a municipality, public Flow (cms)—7.0. lessee will be required to make annual corporation or agency, or cooperative or Site Name—Mile 52 South. payments to the United States for the other nonprofit organization financed in Latitude Longitude—44.601337– use of a government facility in the whole or in part by loans made pursuant 121.162522. amount of at least 2–3 mills per to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Canal Mile Marker—53.69. kilowatt-hour of gross energy produced as amended). Head (m)—3.05. by the facility, measured at the • Any other information not already Flow (cms)—7.0. generator(s). requested above or in the following Site Name—Mile 52 North. 5. The LOPP will include provisions evaluation categories that demonstrates Latitude Longitude—44.603526– for the mill rate to increase each year the interested entity’s organizational, 121.161854. commensurate with inflation based on technical, and financial ability to Canal Mile Marker—19. the previous 5-year average of the Gross perform all aspects of the work. Head (m)—3.05. Domestic Product (GDP) Price Deflator; (b) Proposed Development Plan: Flow (cms)—7.0. however, the rate of increase will be Describe and provide mapping and Reclamation notified NUID of the capped at 5 percent. If the 5-year GDP drawings of proposed facilities and Kinet Inc. proposal and solicited NUID’s Price Deflator average shows no change equipment comprising the LOPP interest in submitting a proposal as a or deflation, the mill rate will remain project. Include descriptions and preferred entity. In a subsequent letter the same as the previous year’s rate. locations of structures, turbines, dated September 21, 2017, NUID Annual payments to the United States penstocks, transmission lines, access declined interest in hydroelectric power will be deposited as a credit to the roads, and other appurtenant facilities. development at the proposed sites. As a Reclamation fund and project to be Describe proposed capacities and result, Reclamation is soliciting applied against the total outstanding general operation of the hydroelectric proposals for consideration to allow reimbursable repayment obligation for projects to include generation capacity, hydroelectric power development under reimbursable project construction costs power source and power consumption, a LOPP on the NUMC system. of the Deschutes Project pursuant to the configuration, turbine generating existing construction cost allocation capacity, distribution transmission line Fundamental Considerations and (not applied only against power size and route, and other relevant Requirements construction costs). If the outstanding aspects of the project. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 1. Under this solicitation, reimbursable repayment obligation for Describe the ability of generation to Reclamation may only issue a LOPP for project construction costs is satisfied, provide ancillary services, such as hydroelectric power development at the then the payments will be held as a regulation, spinning reserves, and volt- 12 identified NUMC sites described statutory credit for the project or ampere reactive support, and herein. program until an eligible reimbursable information on the reliability of the 2. Any LOPP terms for hydroelectric project expense is incurred against generation, potential maintenance power development on the NUMC must which the credit can be applied. outage schedule, and duration. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices 28863 (c) Proposed Approach to Acquisition using available water resources in the developing, conserving, and utilizing of Necessary Property Rights: Specify public interest. the water resource and protecting plans for acquiring title to or the right Describe proposed studies to natural resources; (2) clearly to occupy and use all lands necessary adequately define the extent of the demonstrate that the offeror is qualified for the proposed development, adverse and beneficial impacts, to develop the hydropower facility and including such additional lands as may potential severity, and potential provide for long-term operation and be required during construction. alternatives to mitigate impacts. maintenance; and (3) best share the Address lands necessary for electrical (h) Other Study and/or Permit economic benefits of the hydropower distribution lines, access roads, and all Requirements: Describe planned development among parties to the aspects of project development and response to other applicable regulatory LOPP. A proposal will be deemed operation and maintenance. requirements, including the National unacceptable if it is inconsistent with (d) Long-Term Operation and Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Deschutes Project purposes, as Maintenance: Provide a description Act, Endangered Species Act, and state determined by Reclamation. (with relevant references) of the project and local laws and licensing Reclamation will give preference to proponent’s experience in operation and requirements. Also describe any known those entities that qualify as preference maintenance of hydroelectric or similar potential for impact on lands or entities (as defined under Proposal facilities once they are operational and resources of American Indian tribes, Content Guidelines, item (a), of this over the long-term (i.e., the 40-year lease including trust resources. notice) provided that the preference contemplated for the proposed (i) Project Development Costs and entity is well qualified and their development). Identify the Economic Analysis: Estimate the costs proposal is at least as well adapted to of development, including the cost of developing, conserving, and utilizing organizational structure and plan for the studies to determine feasibility, the water and natural resources as other long-term operation and maintenance of environmental compliance, project submitted proposals. Preference entities the proposed development. Define how design, construction, financing, and the will be allowed 30 days to improve their the proposed development would amortized annual cost of the proposals, if necessary, to be made at operate in harmony with the NUMC investment. Estimate annual operation least equal to a proposal(s) that may system. and maintenance, replacement have been submitted by a non- (e) Contractual Arrangements: expenses, annual payments to the preference entity. Describe any anticipated contractual United States, and those potentially arrangements with project stakeholders Notice and Time Period To Enter Into associated with the Deschutes Project. of the Deschutes Project, including LOPP Estimate costs associated with any contractual arrangements to utilize Reclamation will notify, in writing, all anticipated additional transmission or water rights held by NUID. Define how entities submitting proposals of wheeling services. Identify proposed the proposed development would Reclamation’s decision regarding methods of financing the project. The operate in harmony with the NUMC selection of the potential lessee. The anticipated return on investment should system. selected potential lessee will have 15 be estimated and an economic analysis (f) Management Plan: Provide a should be presented that compares the months from the date of selection of the management plan to accomplish such present worth of all benefits and the lessee to sign the preliminary lease, activities as planning, NEPA costs of the project. complete the requirements set forth in compliance, LOPP development, design, (j) Performance Guarantee and the preliminary lease, and to sign the construction, facility testing, start-up of Assumption of Liability: Describe plans LOPP. The lessee will then have up to hydropower production, and for (1) providing the government with 3 years from the date of the preliminary preparation of an Emergency Action performance bonds or irrevocable letter lease agreement to the beginning of Plan. Prepare schedules of these of credit covering completion of the construction. Maximum timeframes for activities as applicable. Describe what proposed project, (2) assuming liability construction will be determined by the studies are necessary to accomplish the for damage to the operational and Regional Director. Such timeframes may hydroelectric power development and structural integrity of the NUMC or be adjusted for just cause resulting from how the studies would be implemented. other aspects of the Deschutes Project actions and/or circumstances that are (g) Environmental Impact: Discuss caused by construction, operations and/ beyond the control of the lessee. potential significant adverse impacts or maintenance of the hydropower Dated: March 22, 2018. from the proposed development on development, and (3) obtaining general biophysical or sociocultural resource Lorri J. Gray, liability insurance. Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Region. parameters. Of particular concern are (k) Other Information: This final potential impacts on any protected [FR Doc. 2018–13363 Filed 6–20–18; 8:45 am] paragraph is provided for the applicant aquatic or terrestrial wildlife species or to include additional information BILLING CODE 4332–90–P associated protected habitat. Other considered relevant to Reclamation’s concerns may include, but are not selection process in this matter. limited to, the impact on land use INTERNATIONAL TRADE adjacent to the proposed development, Selection of Lessee COMMISSION recreation at the surrounding areas, Reclamation will evaluate proposals cultural resources, and Indian Trust received in response to this published Notice of Receipt of Complaint; assets. Provide information on the types notice. Proposals will be ranked Solicitation of Comments Relating to amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 and severity of expected impacts and according to response to the factors the Public Interest proposed methods of resolving or described in Fundamental AGENCY: U.S. International Trade mitigating these impacts. Considerations and Requirements and Commission. Describe potential beneficial impacts Proposal Content Guidelines sections of ACTION: Notice. that may be expected from the this notice. In general, Reclamation will development to include such give more favorable consideration to SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that perspectives as energy conservation or proposals that (1) are well adapted to the U.S. International Trade VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of intent to accept proposals, select lessee(s), and contract for hydroelectric power development.
DatesSubmit the written proposal on or before November 19, 2018. Late proposals will not be considered. Delayed delivery to the Regional Power Manager's office due to failures or misunderstandings of the entity and/or of mail, overnight, or courier services will not excuse lateness, and accordingly, are advised to provide sufficient time for delivery.
ContactQuestions regarding proposal requirements or technical data available for the North Unit Main Canal may be directed to Mr. Jake Nink, Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706; telephone (208) 378-5090; email [email protected] Upon receipt of written request, Mr. Nink will also arrange an informational meeting and/or site visit with interested entities. In this regard, Reclamation reserves the right to schedule a
FR Citation83 FR 28861 
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