PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Postponement of Public Scoping Meeting for the Penneast Pipeline Project, 10681-10682 [2015-04049]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 39 / Friday, February 27, 2015 / Notices the generator the reliability study report and NYISO’s RMR proposal should address which entity will file the reliability report(s) with the Commission. 19. NYISO’s RMR proposal should address the circumstance of accelerated cost recovery for generators that require upgrades, retrofitting, repowering, or some other form of additional investment required to continue operating during the term of the RMR agreement, to ensure that in such circumstances generators are appropriately compensated.38 In addition, the proposal should likewise address recovery of such investments from RMR generators should the RMR unit receive compensation for the investment during the term of the RMR agreement but then continue to operate as a merchant unit after the term of the RMR agreement.39 Such provisions should ensure that generators under RMR agreements will not recover more than an allocable portion of the cost of such investments from providing RMR service. C. RMR Cost Allocation mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 20. NYISO’s RMR compliance filing should include tariff provisions specifying a methodology for allocating the costs of RMR agreements, as appropriate cost allocation is essential to ensuring that the rates charged are just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.40 Moreover, disclosing the allocation of RMR costs in this manner will enable the entities to whom the costs may be allocated to better understand their potential responsibility for the RMR costs.41 Other RTOs and ISOs have adopted different approaches to address the recovery of the costs associated with agreements like the RMR agreements discussed in this order. For example, in PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), RMR costs are allocated to the load in the zone(s) of the transmission owners that will be assigned financial responsibility for the reliability upgrades necessary to alleviate the reliability impact that would result from the unit’s deactivation.42 NYISO should ensure that any cost allocation regime is 38 See, e.g., ISO New England, Inc. 125 FERC 61,102, at PP 82–84, order on clarification, 125 FERC ¶ 61,234 (2008), order denying reh’g, 130 FERC ¶ 61,089 (2010). 39 Midwest Indep. Transmission Sys. Operator, Inc., 140 FERC ¶ 61,237, at P 138 (2012), order on compliance, 148 FERC ¶ 61,056, at P 44 (2014). 40 PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., 107 FERC ¶ 61,112, at P 22 (2004). 41 Midwest Indep. Transmission Sys. Operator, Inc., 140 FERC ¶ 61,237, at P 154 (2012). 42 See, e.g., PJM OATT 120. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Feb 26, 2015 Jkt 235001 consistent with the Commission’s cost allocation principles and precedents. D. Toggling Provisions 21. NYISO’s proposal should also include rules to eliminate, or at least minimize, incentives for a generator needed for reliability to toggle between receiving RMR compensation and market-based compensation for the same units.43 The Commission appreciates that uneconomic units could become economic for a number of reasons, including changing market conditions and the need for and timing of capital investments. However, the Commission is concerned that any proposed provisions not provide an incentive for a generation resource to propose to deactivate earlier than it otherwise would have in expectation of being needed for reliability and, therefore, be able to receive more revenues under an RMR service agreement than by remaining in the market. As noted above, the tariff provisions should not provide an incentive for a generation resource to reenter the market after having received accelerated recovery of the cost of additional investments made under its RMR agreement.44 Accordingly, to address the Commission’s concerns related to toggling, NYISO should craft tariff provisions that provide clear guidance to generators regarding the implications of a deactivation notice. The Commission Orders (A) Pursuant to the authority contained in and subject to the jurisdiction conferred upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by section 402(a) of the Department of Energy Organization Act and by the Federal Power Act, particularly section 206 thereof, and pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and the regulations under the Federal Power Act (18 CFR Chapter I), the Commission hereby institutes a proceeding in Docket No. EL15–37–000 concerning the justness and reasonableness of NYISO’s Tariff with regard to RMR issues, as discussed in the body of this order. (B) Within 120 days of the date of issuance of this order, NYISO shall submit a compliance filing containing a proposed RMR Rate Schedule and pro forma RMR agreement, as discussed in the body of this order. 43 See, e.g., PJM OATT 118; ISO–NE, Transmission Markets and Services Tariff, III.13.2.5.2.5 (18.0.0); MISO, FERC Electric Tariff, 38.2.7 (4.0.0); CAISO, eTariff, 43.2.6 (1.0.0). 44 See, ISO New England Inc., 125 FERC ¶ 61,102, at PP 45–48 (2008). PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10681 (C) Any interested person desiring to be heard in this proceeding must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 (2014)) within 21 days of the date of this order. (D) The Secretary is hereby directed to promptly publish this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Issued: February 19, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–04119 Filed 2–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL14–33–000] DATC Path 15, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date On April 17, 2014, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. EL14–33– 000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e (2012), instituting an investigation to determine the justness and reasonableness of DATC Path 15, LLC’s proposed transmission revenue requirement reduction. DATC Path 15, LLC, 147 FERC ¶ 61,035 (2014). The refund effective date in Docket No. EL14–33–000, established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Dated: February 23, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–04082 Filed 2–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF15–1–000] PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Postponement of Public Scoping Meeting for the Penneast Pipeline Project On January 13, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 10682 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 39 / Friday, February 27, 2015 / Notices Impact Statement for the Planned PennEast Pipeline Project, Requests for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings. The notice solicited comments on the potential environmental impacts of the planned project and announced the time and location of five public scoping meetings being held for the environmental proceedings. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Commission staff is postponing the scoping meeting planned for Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Bucks County Community College, Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center Gateway Auditorium, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940. Once a new venue is established and scheduled, the Commission will issue another notice advising of the new location and time. Dated: January 26, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–04049 Filed 2–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–86–000] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization Take notice that on February 12, 2015, El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG), P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80944 filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.213 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to construct and operate certain natural gas storage field facilities within EPNG’s existing Washington Ranch Storage Field located in Eddy County, New Mexico. Specifically, EPNG proposes to: (i) Drill and connect two new injection/ withdrawal wells, (ii) construct two appurtenant six-inch outside diameter storage pipelines totaling up to 2,400 feet, and (iii) install new well pad measurements. The project is referred to as the Washington Ranch Project. EPNG states that the two new wells and associated laterals are designed to better access existing working capacity, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Feb 26, 2015 Jkt 235001 number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to Francisco Tarin, Director, Regulatory Affairs Department, El Paso Natural Gas Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80944, or by calling (719) 667–7517. Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission’s rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff’s issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff’s FEIS or EA. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenter’s will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenter’s will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentary, will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Persons unable to file electronically should submit original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Dated: February 23, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–04125 Filed 2–26–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0004; FRL–9923–28] Access to Confidential Business Information by the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: EPA has authorized, the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine (FDA), to access information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI). DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than March 9, 2015. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10681-10682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04049]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PF15-1-000]


PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Postponement of Public 
Scoping Meeting for the Penneast Pipeline Project

    On January 13, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC 
or Commission) issued a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental

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Impact Statement for the Planned PennEast Pipeline Project, Requests 
for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping 
Meetings. The notice solicited comments on the potential environmental 
impacts of the planned project and announced the time and location of 
five public scoping meetings being held for the environmental 
proceedings.
    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Commission staff is postponing 
the scoping meeting planned for Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Bucks 
County Community College, Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center 
Gateway Auditorium, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940. Once a 
new venue is established and scheduled, the Commission will issue 
another notice advising of the new location and time.

    Dated: January 26, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-04049 Filed 2-26-15; 8:45 am]
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