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E6–2174 Filed 2–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–286–A] Application To Export Electric Energy; Avista Energy, Inc. Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Avista Energy, Inc., (Avista) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before March 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 7935 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 15, 2006 / Notices SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202–586–5860). 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 18, 2004, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–286 authorizing Avista to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a two year term. On December 19, 2005, Avista filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–286 for an additional five-year term. Avista proposes to export electric energy to Canada and to arrange for the delivery of those exports over the international transmission facilities presently owned by the Bonneville Power Administration. 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 Avista application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket EA–286-A. Additional copies are to be filed directly with R. Blair Strong, Paine, Hamblem, Coffin, Brooke & Miller LLP, 717 West Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200, Spokane, Washington 99201–3505 and Dave Dickson, Vice President Energy Trading and Marketing, Avista Energy, Inc. 201 W. North River Drive, Suite 610, Spokane, WA 99201. 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 program’s Home Page at https:// www.fe.doe.gov/programs/ electricityregulation/. Upon reaching the Home page, scroll down and select ‘‘Pending Proceedings.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, on February 10, 2006. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E6–2171 Filed 2–14–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Sunshine Act Meeting; Notice February 9, 2006. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94–409), 5 U.S.C 552b: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2006; 10 a.m. Room 2C, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. PLACE: STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda. *Note—Items listed on the agenda may be deleted without further notice. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Telephone (202) 502–8400. For a recorded listing item stricken from or added to the meeting, call (202) 502–8627. This is a list of matters to be considered by the Commission. It does not include a listing of all papers relevant to the items on the agenda; however, all public documents may be examined in the Public Reference Room. BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 902ND MEETING; REGULAR MEETING [February 16, 2006; 10 a.m.] Item No. Docket No. Company Administrative Agenda A–1 ........ A–2 ........ A–3 ........ 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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7934-7935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2171]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-286-A]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Avista Energy, Inc.

AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of Application.

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SUMMARY: Avista Energy, Inc., (Avista) has applied to renew its 
authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada 
pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on 
or before March 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be 
addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy 
Reliability, Mail Code: OE-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue,

[[Page 7935]]

SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (FAX 202-586-5860).

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 18, 2004, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. 
EA-286 authorizing Avista to transmit electric energy from the United 
States to Canada as a power marketer for a two year term.
    On December 19, 2005, Avista filed an application with DOE for 
renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA-286 for an 
additional five-year term. Avista proposes to export electric energy to 
Canada and to arrange for the delivery of those exports over the 
international transmission facilities presently owned by the Bonneville 
Power Administration.

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 Avista application to export electric energy to 
Canada should be clearly marked with Docket EA-286-A. Additional copies 
are to be filed directly with R. Blair Strong, Paine, Hamblem, Coffin, 
Brooke & Miller LLP, 717 West Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200, Spokane, 
Washington 99201-3505 and Dave Dickson, Vice President Energy Trading 
and Marketing, Avista Energy, Inc. 201 W. North River Drive, Suite 610, 
Spokane, WA 99201.
    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 program's Home Page at https://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/
electricityregulation/. Upon reaching the Home page, scroll down and 
select ``Pending Proceedings.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 10, 2006.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery & 
Energy Reliability.
 [FR Doc. E6-2171 Filed 2-14-06; 8:45 am]
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