Application To Export Electric Energy; Sempra Energy Trading Corporation, 20117 [05-7696]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 73 / Monday, April 18, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Dockets No. EA–176–B] Application To Export Electric Energy; Sempra Energy Trading Corporation Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Notice of application. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Sempra Energy Trading Corporation (SET) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before May 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Import/Export (FE–27), Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202–287–5736). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Xavier Puslowski (Program Office) 202– 586–4708 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202–586–2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On March 25, 1998, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–176 authorizing SET to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer. On May 3, 2000, in Order No. EA–176–A, FE renewed SET’s authorization to export electric energy to Canada for a five-year term that will expire on May 3, 2005. On April 5, 2005, SET filed an application with FE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–176–A for an additional five-year term. SET proposes to export electric energy to Mexico and to arrange for the delivery of those exports over the international transmission facilities presently owned by San Diego Gas & Electric, El Paso Electric Company, Central Power & Light Company, Sharyland Utilities, and Comision Federal de Electricidad, the national electric utility of Mexico. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the FERC’s VerDate jul<14>2003 16:08 Apr 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with the DOE on or before the dates listed above. Comments on the SET application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with Docket EA–176– B. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Michael A. Goldstein, Esq. Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Sempra Energy Trading Corporation, 56 Commerce Road, Stamford, CT 06902. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by the DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above or by accessing the Fossil Energy home page at https:// www.fe.doe.gov. Upon reaching the Fossil Energy Home page, select ‘‘Electricity Regulation,’’ and then ‘‘Pending Proceedings’’ from the options menus. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2005. Anthony J. Como, Deputy Director, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Fossil Energy. [FR Doc. 05–7696 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Rocky Flats Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EMSSAB), Rocky Flats. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, May 5, 2005, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ADDRESSES: College Hill Library, Room L–107, Front Range Community College, 3705 W. 112th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. Ken Korkia, Executive Director, Rocky Flats Citizens Advisory Board, 10808 Highway 93, Unit B, Building 60, Room FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20117 107B, Golden, CO 80403; telephone (303) 966–7855; fax (303) 966–7856. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: 1. Presentation and Discussion on the Draft Rocky Flats Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Report. 2. Update on the Independent Validation and Verification of Rocky Flats Cleanup. 3. Discussion of Comments on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Departments of Energy and Interior for the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. 4. Other Board business may be conducted as necessary. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Ken Korkia at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received at least five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provisions will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying at the office of the Rocky Flats Citizens Advisory Board, 10808 Highway 93, Unit B, Building 60, Room 107B, Golden, CO 80403; telephone (303) 966–7855. Hours of operations are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minutes will also be made available by writing or calling Ken Korkia at the address or telephone number listed above. Board meeting minutes are posted on RFCAB’s Web site within one month following each meeting at: https://www.rfcab.org/ Minutes.HTML. Issued at Washington, DC on April 13, 2005. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–7695 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Dockets No. EA-176-B]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Sempra Energy Trading 
Corporation

AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Sempra Energy Trading Corporation (SET) has applied to renew 
its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to 
Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on 
or before May 18, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be 
addressed as follows: Office of Coal & Power Import/Export (FE-27), 
Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (FAX 202-287-5736).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Xavier Puslowski (Program Office) 202-
586-4708 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202-586-2793.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United 
States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization 
under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 
824a(e)).
    On March 25, 1998, the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the 
Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA-176 authorizing SET to 
transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power 
marketer. On May 3, 2000, in Order No. EA-176-A, FE renewed SET's 
authorization to export electric energy to Canada for a five-year term 
that will expire on May 3, 2005.
    On April 5, 2005, SET filed an application with FE for renewal of 
the export authority contained in Order No. EA-176-A for an additional 
five-year term. SET proposes to export electric energy to Mexico and to 
arrange for the delivery of those exports over the international 
transmission facilities presently owned by San Diego Gas & Electric, El 
Paso Electric Company, Central Power & Light Company, Sharyland 
Utilities, and Comision Federal de Electricidad, the national electric 
utility of Mexico.
    Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to these 
proceedings or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this 
application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at 
the address provided above in accordance with Sec. Sec.  385.211 or 
385.214 of the FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 
385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed 
with the DOE on or before the dates listed above.
    Comments on the SET application to export electric energy to Mexico 
should be clearly marked with Docket EA-176-B. Additional copies are to 
be filed directly with Michael A. Goldstein, Esq. Senior Vice President 
and General Counsel, Sempra Energy Trading Corporation, 56 Commerce 
Road, Stamford, CT 06902.
    A final decision will be made on this application after the 
environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by the 
DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the 
reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system.
    Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, 
for public inspection and copying at the address provided above or by 
accessing the Fossil Energy home page at https://www.fe.doe.gov. Upon 
reaching the Fossil Energy Home page, select ``Electricity 
Regulation,'' and then ``Pending Proceedings'' from the options menus.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2005.
Anthony J. Como,
Deputy Director, Electric Power Regulation, Office of Fossil Energy.
[FR Doc. 05-7696 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]
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