Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council, 33464 [05-11385]

Download as PDF 33464 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 8, 2005 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Mintz (Program Office) 202–586– 9506 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 May 3, 2000, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–220 authorizing NRGPMI to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. On September 24, 2002, in Order No. EA–220–A, DOE renewed the NRGPMI authorization to export electric energy to Canada for a two-year term that expired on September 24, 2004. On May 31, 2005, NRGPMI filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–220–A for a five-year term. NRGPMI proposes to export electric energy to Canada and to arrange for the delivery of those exports over the international transmission facilities presently owned by Basin Electric Power Corporative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Power Cooperative, International Transmission Company, Joint Owners of the Highgate Interconnection Facilities, Long Sault Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power & Light, Minnkota Power Cooperative, New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Northern States Power, Vermont Electric Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Company. 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 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 NRGPMI application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket EA–220-B. Additional copies are to be filed directly with NRG Power Marketing, Inc., 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540–4543, ATTN: Contract Administration. 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 18:08 Jun 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 program’s Home Page at https:// www.fe.doe.gov. Upon reaching the Home page, select ‘‘Electricity Regulation,’’ and then ‘‘Pending Proceedings’’ from the options menus. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 1, 2005. Ellen Russell, Acting Senior Advisor to the Director for Regulatory Programs, Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 05–11365 Filed 6–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. business. Any member of the public who wishes to file a written statement to the Council will be permitted to do so, either before or after the meeting. Members of the public who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact James Slutz at the address or telephone number listed above. Request must be received at least five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provisions will be made to include the presentation on the agenda. Transcripts: Available for public review and copying at the Public Reading Room, Room 1E–90, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on June 3, 2005. Rachel M. Samuel, Deputy Advisory Committee, Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–11385 Filed 6–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the National Petroleum Council. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 9 a.m. Park Hyatt Washington Hotel, 24th and M Streets, NW., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Slutz, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202–586–5600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil and gas or the oil and gas industry. Tentative Agenda: • Call to Order and Introductory Remarks. • Remarks by the Honorable Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy. • Remarks by a Guest Speaker—To Be Determined. • Administrative Matters. • Discussion of Any Other Business Properly Brought Before the National Petroleum Council. • Adjournment. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The chairperson of the Council is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC05–598–000; FERC–598] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension June 2, 2005. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 33464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11385]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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    This notice announces a meeting of the National Petroleum Council. 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) 
requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal 
Register.

DATES: Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 9 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Park Hyatt Washington Hotel, 24th and M Streets, NW., 
Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Slutz, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Fossil Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202-586-
5600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil 
and gas or the oil and gas industry.
    Tentative Agenda:
     Call to Order and Introductory Remarks.
     Remarks by the Honorable Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of 
Energy.
     Remarks by a Guest Speaker--To Be Determined.
     Administrative Matters.
     Discussion of Any Other Business Properly Brought Before 
the National Petroleum Council.
     Adjournment.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The 
chairperson of the Council is empowered to conduct the meeting in a 
fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Any 
member of the public who wishes to file a written statement to the 
Council will be permitted to do so, either before or after the meeting. 
Members of the public who wish to make oral statements pertaining to 
agenda items should contact James Slutz at the address or telephone 
number listed above. Request must be received at least five days prior 
to the meeting and reasonable provisions will be made to include the 
presentation on the agenda.
    Transcripts: Available for public review and copying at the Public 
Reading Room, Room 1E-90, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on June 3, 2005.
Rachel M. Samuel,
Deputy Advisory Committee, Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-11385 Filed 6-7-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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