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(a 43.1 percent increase), beginning
January 1, 2006, is needed to satisfy
repayment criteria.
Opportunity is presented for
Southwestern customers and other
interested parties to receive copies of
the Robert D. Willis Power Repayment
Studies and the proposed rate schedule.
If you desire a copy of the Robert D.
Willis Power Repayment Data Package
with the proposed Rate Schedule,
submit your request to Mr. Forrest E.
Reeves, Assistant Administrator, Office
of Corporate Operations, Southwestern
Power Administration, One West Third
Street, Tulsa, OK 74103, (918) 595–6696
or via e-mail to swparates@swpa.gov.
A Public Information Forum is
scheduled to be held on September 13,
2005, to explain to customers and
interested parties the proposed rate and
supporting studies. The proceeding will
be transcribed, if held. A chairman, who
will be responsible for orderly
procedure, will conduct the Forum.
Questions concerning the rate, studies,
and information presented at the Forum
will be answered, to the extent possible,
at the Forum. Questions not answered at
the Forum will be answered in writing.
However, questions involving
voluminous data contained in
Southwestern’s records may best be
answered by consultation and review of
pertinent records at Southwestern’s
offices.
Persons interested in attending the
Public Information Forum should
indicate in writing by letter, e-mail, or
facsimile transmission (918–595–6656)
by September 6, 2005, their intent to
appear at such Forum. Should no one
indicate an intent to attend by the
above-cited deadline, no such Forum
will be held.
A Public Comment Forum is
scheduled to be held on October 13,
2005, at which interested persons may
submit written comments or make oral
presentations of their views and
comments related to the rate proposal.
The proceeding will be transcribed, if
held. A chairman, who will be
responsible for orderly procedure, will
conduct the Forum. Southwestern’s
representatives will be present, and they
and the chairman may ask questions of
the speakers.
Persons interested in attending the
Public Comment Forum should indicate
in writing by letter, email, or facsimile
transmission (918–595–6656) by
October 3, 2005, their intent to appear
at such Forum. Should no one indicate
their intent to attend by the above-cited
deadline, no such Forum will be held.
Persons interested in speaking at the
Forum should submit requests in
writing by October 3, 2005, to the
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Administrator, Southwestern, indicating
their intent to appear at such Forum, so
that a list of speakers can be developed.
The chairman may allow others to speak
if time permits.
A transcript of each Forum will be
made. Copies of the transcripts may be
obtained directly from the transcribing
service for a fee. Copies of the
transcripts may be obtained directly
from the transcribing service for a fee.
Copies of all documents introduced will
also be available from the transcribing
service for a fee.
Written comments on the proposed
Robert D. Willis Rate are due on or
before October 28, 2005. Five copies of
the written comments, together with a
diskette in MS Word or Corel Word
Perfect, should be submitted to Forrest
E. Reeves, Assistant Administrator,
Southwestern Power Administration,
U.S. Department of Energy, One West
Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Following review of the oral and
written comments and the information
gathered during the course of the
proceedings, the Administrator will
submit the final Robert D. Willis Rate
Proposal, and Power Repayment Studies
in support of the proposed rate to the
Deputy Secretary of Energy for
confirmation and approval on an
interim basis, and subsequently to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) for confirmation and approval
on a final basis. The FERC will allow
the public an opportunity to provide
written comments on the proposed rate
increase before making a final decision.
Dated: August 15, 2005.
Michael A. Deihl,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05–17104 Filed 8–26–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration
Sam Rayburn Dam Power Rate
Southwestern Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of public review and
comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Administrator,
Southwestern Power Administration
(Southwestern), has prepared Current
and Revised 2005 Power Repayment
Studies that show the need for an
increase in annual revenues to meet cost
recovery criteria. Such increased
revenues are required due to significant
increases in expected U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers’ generation investment and
slight increases in operations and
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maintenance expenses at the project.
The Administrator has developed a
proposed Sam Rayburn Dam rate
schedule, which is supported by a
power repayment study, to recover the
required revenues. Beginning January 1,
2006, the proposed rate would increase
annual revenues 12 percent from
$2,513,724 to $2,816,064.
DATES: The consultation and comment
period will begin on the date of
publication of this Federal Register
notice and will end November 28, 2005.
1. Public Information Forum—
September 13, 2005, 9 a.m. central time,
Tulsa, OK.
2. Public Comment Forum—October
13, 2005, 9 a.m. central time, Tulsa, OK.
ADDRESSES: If forums are requested,
they will be held in Southwestern’s
offices, Williams Center Tower I, One
West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma
74103.
Mr.
Forrest E. Reeves, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Corporate
Operations, Southwestern Power
Administration, U.S. Department of
Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa,
Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595–6696,
gene.reeves@swpa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The U.S.
Department of Energy was created by an
Act of the U.S. Congress, in the
Department of Energy Organization Act,
Pub. L. 95–91, dated August 4, 1977.
Southwestern’s power marketing
activities were transferred from the
Department of the Interior to the
Department of Energy, effective October
1, 1977. Guidelines for preparation of
power repayment studies are included
in DOE Order No. RA 6120.2 entitled
Power Marketing Administration
Financial Reporting. Procedures for
Public Participation in Power and
Transmission Rate Adjustments of the
Power Marketing Administrations are
found at Title 10, part 903, Subpart A
of the Code of Federal Regulations (10
CFR part 903). Procedures for the
confirmation and approval of rates for
the Federal Power Marketing
Administrations are found at title 18,
part 300, Subpart L of the Code of
Federal Regulations (18 CFR part 300).
Southwestern markets power from 24
multi-purpose reservoir projects, with
hydroelectric power facilities
constructed and operated by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. These projects
are located in the states of Arkansas,
Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Southwestern’s marketing area includes
these States as well as Kansas and
Louisiana. The costs associated with the
hydropower facilities of 22 of the 24
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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projects are repaid via revenues
received under the Integrated System
rates, as are Southwestern’s
transmission facilities that consist of
1,380 miles of high-voltage transmission
lines, 24 substations, and 46 microwave
and VHF radio sites. Costs associated
with the Robert D. Willis and Sam
Rayburn Dams, two projects that are
isolated hydraulically, electrically, and
financially from the Integrated System
are repaid by separate rate schedules.
The Sam Rayburn Dam project is
addressed in this notice.
Following Department of Energy
guidelines, the Administrator,
Southwestern, prepared a Current
Power Repayment study using the
existing Sam Rayburn Dam rate. The
Study indicates that Southwestern’s
legal requirement to repay the
investment in the power generating
facility for power and energy marketed
by Southwestern will not be met
without an increase in revenues. The
need for increased revenues is due to
increases in expected generation
investment and operation and
maintenance power-related expenses.
The Revised Power Repayment Study
shows that an increase in annual
revenue of $302,364 (12 percent
increase), beginning January 1, 2006, is
needed to satisfy repayment criteria.
Opportunity is presented for
Southwestern customers and other
interested parties to receive copies of
the Sam Rayburn Dam Power
Repayment Studies and the proposed
rate schedule. Persons desiring a copy of
the Power Repayment Data Package
with the proposed Rate Schedule should
submit a request to the Director, Rates
and Repayment, Office of Corporate
Operations, Southwestern Power
Administration, One West Third Street,
Tulsa, OK 74103, (918) 595–6673 or via
email to swparates@swpa.gov.
A Public Information Forum is
scheduled on September 13, 2005, to
explain to customers and interested
parties the proposed rate and supporting
studies. The proceeding will be
transcribed, if held. A chairman, who
will be responsible for orderly
procedure, will conduct the Forum.
Questions concerning the rate, studies,
and information presented at the Forum
will be answered, to the extent possible,
at the Forum. Questions not answered at
the Forum will be answered in writing.
However, questions involving
voluminous data contained in
Southwestern’s records may best be
answered by consultation and review of
pertinent records at Southwestern’s
offices.
Persons interested in attending the
Public Information Forum should so
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indicate in writing by letter, email or
facsimile transmission (918–595–6656)
by September 6, 2005, their intent to
appear at such Forum. Should no one
indicate an intent to attend by the
above-cited deadline, no such Forum
will be held.
A Public Comment Forum is
scheduled for October 13, 2005, at
which interested persons may submit
written comments or make oral
presentations of their views and
comments related to the rate proposal.
The proceeding will be transcribed, if
held. A chairman, who will be
responsible for orderly procedure, will
conduct the Forum. Southwestern’s
representatives will be present, and they
and the chairman may ask questions of
the speakers.
Persons interested in attending the
Public Comment Forum should so
indicate in writing by letter or facsimile
transmission (918–595–6656) by
October 3, 2005, their intent to appear
at such Forum. Should no one so
indicate an intent to attend by the
above-cited deadline, no such Forum
will be held. Persons interested in
speaking at the Forum should submit a
request in writing by October 3, 2005, to
the Administrator, Southwestern,
indicated their intent to appear at such
Forum, so that a list of speakers can be
developed. The chairman may allow
others to speak if time permits.
A transcript of each Forum will be
made. Copies of the transcripts may be
obtained directly from the transcribing
service for a fee. Copies of all
documents introduced will also be
available from the transcribing service
for a fee.
Written comments on the proposed
Sam Rayburn Dam Rate are due on or
before November 28, 2005. Five copies
of the written comments, together with
a diskette in MS Word or Corel Word
Perfect, should be submitted to Forrest
E. Reeves, Assistant Administrator,
Southwestern Power Administration,
U.S. Department of Energy, One West
Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Following review of the oral and
written comments and the information
gathered during the course of the
proceedings, the Administrator will
submit the final Sam Rayburn Dam
Proposal, and Power Repayment Studies
in support of the proposed rate to the
Deputy Secretary of Energy for
confirmation and approval on an
interim basis, and subsequently to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) for confirmation and approval
on a final basis. The FERC will allow
the public an opportunity to provide
written comments on the proposed rate
increase before making a final decision.
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Dated: August 15, 2005.
Michael A. Deihl,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05–17105 Filed 8–26–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration
Washoe Project-Rate Order No.
WAPA–119
Western Area Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of order concerning a
non-firm power formula rate.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of
Energy confirmed and approved Rate
Order No. WAPA–119 and Rate
Schedule SNF–6, placing a non-firm
power formula rate from the Stampede
Powerplant of the Washoe Project
(Stampede) of the Western Area Power
Administration (Western) into effect on
an interim basis. The provisional
formula rate will be in effect until the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission) confirms, approves, and
places it into effect on a final basis or
until replaced by other rates. The
provisional rate will provide sufficient
revenue to pay all annual costs,
including interest expense, and repay
power investment and irrigation aid,
within the allowable periods.
DATES: Rate Schedule SNF–6 will be
placed into effect on an interim basis on
the first day of the first full billing
period beginning on or after October 1,
2005, and will be in effect until the
Commission confirms, approves, and
places the rate schedule in effect on a
final basis through September 30, 2010,
or until the rate schedule is superseded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James D. Keselburg, Regional Manager,
Sierra Nevada Customer Service Region,
Western Area Power Administration,
114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA
95630–4710, (916) 353–4418, or Mr.
Sean Sanderson, Rates Manager, Sierra
Nevada Customer Service Region,
Western Area Power Administration,
114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA
95630–4710, (916) 353–4466.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Deputy Secretary of Energy approved
existing Rate Schedule SNF–5 for
Stampede non-firm energy on August
22, 2000 (Rate Order No. WAPA–93,
September 1, 2000). The Commission
confirmed and approved the rate
schedule on October 19, 2000, in FERC
Docket No. EF00–5161–000. The
existing rate schedule is effective from
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration
Sam Rayburn Dam Power Rate
AGENCY: Southwestern Power Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of public review and comment.
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SUMMARY: The Administrator, Southwestern Power Administration
(Southwestern), has prepared Current and Revised 2005 Power Repayment
Studies that show the need for an increase in annual revenues to meet
cost recovery criteria. Such increased revenues are required due to
significant increases in expected U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
generation investment and slight increases in operations and
maintenance expenses at the project. The Administrator has developed a
proposed Sam Rayburn Dam rate schedule, which is supported by a power
repayment study, to recover the required revenues. Beginning January 1,
2006, the proposed rate would increase annual revenues 12 percent from
$2,513,724 to $2,816,064.
DATES: The consultation and comment period will begin on the date of
publication of this Federal Register notice and will end November 28,
2005.
1. Public Information Forum--September 13, 2005, 9 a.m. central
time, Tulsa, OK.
2. Public Comment Forum--October 13, 2005, 9 a.m. central time,
Tulsa, OK.
ADDRESSES: If forums are requested, they will be held in Southwestern's
offices, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa,
Oklahoma 74103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Forrest E. Reeves, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power
Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, One West Third Street,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6696, gene.reeves@swpa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Energy was created by
an Act of the U.S. Congress, in the Department of Energy Organization
Act, Pub. L. 95-91, dated August 4, 1977. Southwestern's power
marketing activities were transferred from the Department of the
Interior to the Department of Energy, effective October 1, 1977.
Guidelines for preparation of power repayment studies are included in
DOE Order No. RA 6120.2 entitled Power Marketing Administration
Financial Reporting. Procedures for Public Participation in Power and
Transmission Rate Adjustments of the Power Marketing Administrations
are found at Title 10, part 903, Subpart A of the Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR part 903). Procedures for the confirmation and
approval of rates for the Federal Power Marketing Administrations are
found at title 18, part 300, Subpart L of the Code of Federal
Regulations (18 CFR part 300).
Southwestern markets power from 24 multi-purpose reservoir
projects, with hydroelectric power facilities constructed and operated
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These projects are located in the
states of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Southwestern's
marketing area includes these States as well as Kansas and Louisiana.
The costs associated with the hydropower facilities of 22 of the 24
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projects are repaid via revenues received under the Integrated System
rates, as are Southwestern's transmission facilities that consist of
1,380 miles of high-voltage transmission lines, 24 substations, and 46
microwave and VHF radio sites. Costs associated with the Robert D.
Willis and Sam Rayburn Dams, two projects that are isolated
hydraulically, electrically, and financially from the Integrated System
are repaid by separate rate schedules. The Sam Rayburn Dam project is
addressed in this notice.
Following Department of Energy guidelines, the Administrator,
Southwestern, prepared a Current Power Repayment study using the
existing Sam Rayburn Dam rate. The Study indicates that Southwestern's
legal requirement to repay the investment in the power generating
facility for power and energy marketed by Southwestern will not be met
without an increase in revenues. The need for increased revenues is due
to increases in expected generation investment and operation and
maintenance power-related expenses. The Revised Power Repayment Study
shows that an increase in annual revenue of $302,364 (12 percent
increase), beginning January 1, 2006, is needed to satisfy repayment
criteria.
Opportunity is presented for Southwestern customers and other
interested parties to receive copies of the Sam Rayburn Dam Power
Repayment Studies and the proposed rate schedule. Persons desiring a
copy of the Power Repayment Data Package with the proposed Rate
Schedule should submit a request to the Director, Rates and Repayment,
Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power Administration, One
West Third Street, Tulsa, OK 74103, (918) 595-6673 or via email to
swparates@swpa.gov.
A Public Information Forum is scheduled on September 13, 2005, to
explain to customers and interested parties the proposed rate and
supporting studies. The proceeding will be transcribed, if held. A
chairman, who will be responsible for orderly procedure, will conduct
the Forum. Questions concerning the rate, studies, and information
presented at the Forum will be answered, to the extent possible, at the
Forum. Questions not answered at the Forum will be answered in writing.
However, questions involving voluminous data contained in
Southwestern's records may best be answered by consultation and review
of pertinent records at Southwestern's offices.
Persons interested in attending the Public Information Forum should
so indicate in writing by letter, email or facsimile transmission (918-
595-6656) by September 6, 2005, their intent to appear at such Forum.
Should no one indicate an intent to attend by the above-cited deadline,
no such Forum will be held.
A Public Comment Forum is scheduled for October 13, 2005, at which
interested persons may submit written comments or make oral
presentations of their views and comments related to the rate proposal.
The proceeding will be transcribed, if held. A chairman, who will be
responsible for orderly procedure, will conduct the Forum.
Southwestern's representatives will be present, and they and the
chairman may ask questions of the speakers.
Persons interested in attending the Public Comment Forum should so
indicate in writing by letter or facsimile transmission (918-595-6656)
by October 3, 2005, their intent to appear at such Forum. Should no one
so indicate an intent to attend by the above-cited deadline, no such
Forum will be held. Persons interested in speaking at the Forum should
submit a request in writing by October 3, 2005, to the Administrator,
Southwestern, indicated their intent to appear at such Forum, so that a
list of speakers can be developed. The chairman may allow others to
speak if time permits.
A transcript of each Forum will be made. Copies of the transcripts
may be obtained directly from the transcribing service for a fee.
Copies of all documents introduced will also be available from the
transcribing service for a fee.
Written comments on the proposed Sam Rayburn Dam Rate are due on or
before November 28, 2005. Five copies of the written comments, together
with a diskette in MS Word or Corel Word Perfect, should be submitted
to Forrest E. Reeves, Assistant Administrator, Southwestern Power
Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, One West Third Street,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Following review of the oral and written comments and the
information gathered during the course of the proceedings, the
Administrator will submit the final Sam Rayburn Dam Proposal, and Power
Repayment Studies in support of the proposed rate to the Deputy
Secretary of Energy for confirmation and approval on an interim basis,
and subsequently to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for
confirmation and approval on a final basis. The FERC will allow the
public an opportunity to provide written comments on the proposed rate
increase before making a final decision.
Dated: August 15, 2005.
Michael A. Deihl,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-17105 Filed 8-26-05; 8:45 am]
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