Application To Export Electric Energy; CMS Energy Resource Management Company, 14781-14782 [E7-5785]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices Dated: March 26, 2007 L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 07–1561 Filed 3–27–07; 10:37 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M Defense Logistics agency Privatization of Packaged Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants and Certain Classes of Chemicals Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for the Privatization of Packaged Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants and Certain Classes of Chemicals. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the privatization of Packaged Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) as recommended by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission, and certain classes of chemicals (Federal Supply Codes (FSCs) 6810, 6820, 6840, and 6850), a non-BRAC related action. Hereafter, POLs and the certain classes of chemicals are collectively referred to as POLs. This announcement is made pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508) and the DLA regulation (DLAR 1000.22, Environmental Considerations in DLA Actions in the United States) that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). DATES: The public comment period for the EA and Draft FONSI will end 30 days after publication of this NOA in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency. Comments on the EA and Draft FONSI received by the end of the 30-day period will be considered when preparing the final version of the documents. ADDRESSES: The EA and Draft FONSI are available for review on the following DLA Web site—https:// www.dscr.dla.mil/UserWeb/FAGA/ privatize.htm. Written comments should be sent to Mr. Linwood I. Rogers at: Defense Supply Center Richmond, Attn: DSCR–G, 800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297. Comments may also be faxed to Mr. Rogers at (804) 279– 4137. 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Under the Proposed Action, DLA would disestablish the wholesale supply, storage, and distribution functions for POLs at a variety of DLA sites nationwide, and centralize the supply contracting function at a single site—the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia (DSCR). All POL storage, supply, and distribution functions would be privatized through a competitive contracting mechanism. The selected private contractor would take over DLA’s role in providing wholesale supply, storage, and distribution of POLs. DSCR would retain oversight over any long-term contracts resulting from the privatization. The anticipated result of this privatization program will be the continued streamlining of DLA functions and improved support to the warfighter. This would be accomplished by leveraging the commercial industry to provide more efficient management of the supply chain that will decrease maintenance delays through better product availability, lower costs to the government through economies of scale, and provide better delivery times through established commercial distribution and warehousing structures. The EA analyzes the potential effects on the human and natural environments of the Proposed Action, including Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure, Air Quality, Socioeconomics, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, and Hazardous Materials, as well as aesthetic and Visual Resources, Noise, Geology and Soils, Water Resources, and Utilities. The No Action alternative, in which the Proposed Action would not be implemented, is also analyzed and provides the baseline conditions for comparison to the Proposed Action. The EA concludes that privatizing the wholesale supply, storage and distribution functions for POLs would result in no significant beneficial or adverse impacts on the environment. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE VerDate Aug<31>2005 Mr. Linwood I. Rogers, Phone (804) 279– 1425 during normal business hours Monday through Friday or E-Mail: Linwood.Rogers@dla.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jkt 211001 Dated: March 21, 2007. M.F. Heinrich, Rear Admiral, SC, USN, Commander. [FR Doc. 07–1531 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3620–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14781 ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notice United States Election Assistance Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 1–4 p.m. PLACE: Westin Crown Center, Room: Washington Park 3, One East Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108; (816) 474–4400. AGENDA: The Commission will receive presentations on research findings regarding effective ballot designs and effective polling place signage. The Commission will receive a presentation on the release of a Spanish translation glossary of election terminology. The Commission will also consider other administrative matters. This meeting will be open to the public. PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Bryan Whitener, Telephone: (202) 566– 3100. DATE AND TIME: Thomas R. Wilkey, Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 07–1576 Filed 3–27–07; 1:20 pm] BILLING CODE 6820–KF–M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–223–B] Application To Export Electric Energy; CMS Energy Resource Management Company Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: CMS Energy Resource Management Company (CMS) 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 (FPA). DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before April 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (Fax 202– 586–8008). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202–586– 9624 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202–586–2793. E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 14782 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices 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 July 11, 2000, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–223 authorizing CMS Marketing, Services and Trading Company to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a twoyear term. On July 1, 2002, in Order No. EA–223–A, DOE renewed that authorization for a five-year term which expires on July 1, 2007. On February 11, 2004, the applicant notified DOE that it had changed its name to CMS Energy Resource Management Company. On March 13, 2007, CMS filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contained in Order No. EA–223–A for an additional five-year term. CMS does not own or control any transmission or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which CMS proposes to export to Canada would be purchased from electric utilities and Federal power marketing agencies within the United States. CMS will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities currently owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Co., Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Northern States Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by CMS has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding 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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the date listed above. Comments on the CMS application to export electric energy to Canada should jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 be clearly marked with Docket No. EA– 223–B. Additional copies are to be filed directly with John E. Palincsar, Senior Corporate Attorney, One Energy Plaza, EP5–430, Jackson, MI, 49201. 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.oe.energy.gov/304.htm. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 23, 2007. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E7–5785 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–211–B] Application To Export Electric Energy; DTE Energy Trading, Inc. Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: DTE Energy Trading, Inc. (DTE) 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 (FPA). DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350 (FAX 202– 586–8008). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202–586– 9624 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)). PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On June 24, 1999, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–211 authorizing DTE to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a two-year term. On April 25, 2002, in Order No. EA– 211–A, DOE renewed that authorization for a five-year term, which expires on April 25, 2007. On March 21, 2007, DTE filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contained in Order No. EA–211–A for an additional five-year term. DTE does not own or control any transmission or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which DTE proposes to export to Canada would be purchased from electric utilities and Federal power marketing agencies within the United States. In its renewal application, DTE requested DOE expedite the processing of the application so that it may continue uninterrupted participation in the competitive wholesale marketplace in Ontario. DOE has granted this request and has shortened the public comment period to 15 days. DTE will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities currently owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Co., Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Northern States Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by DTE has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding 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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the date listed above. Comments on the DTE application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA– 211–B. Additional copies are to be filed E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[FR Doc No: E7-5785]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-223-B]


Application To Export Electric Energy; CMS Energy Resource 
Management Company

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

ACTION: Notice of Application.

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SUMMARY: CMS Energy Resource Management Company (CMS) 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 (FPA).

DATES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene must be submitted on 
or before April 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests or requests to intervene should be 
addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy 
Reliability, Mail Code: OE-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (Fax 202-586-8008).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202-
586-9624 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202-586-2793.

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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 July 11, 2000, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. 
EA-223 authorizing CMS Marketing, Services and Trading Company to 
transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power 
marketer for a two-year term. On July 1, 2002, in Order No. EA-223-A, 
DOE renewed that authorization for a five-year term which expires on 
July 1, 2007. On February 11, 2004, the applicant notified DOE that it 
had changed its name to CMS Energy Resource Management Company.
    On March 13, 2007, CMS filed an application with DOE to renew the 
export authority contained in Order No. EA-223-A for an additional 
five-year term. CMS does not own or control any transmission or 
distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The 
electric energy which CMS proposes to export to Canada would be 
purchased from electric utilities and Federal power marketing agencies 
within the United States.
    CMS will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the 
international transmission facilities currently owned by Basin Electric 
Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine 
Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Co., Joint Owners of 
the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, 
Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power 
Cooperative, Inc., New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corp., Northern States Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission 
Co.
    The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of 
the international transmission facilities to be utilized by CMS has 
previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to 
Executive Order 10485, as amended.
    Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this 
proceeding 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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each 
petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the date 
listed above.
    Comments on the CMS application to export electric energy to Canada 
should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-223-B. Additional copies 
are to be filed directly with John E. Palincsar, Senior Corporate 
Attorney, One Energy Plaza, EP5-430, Jackson, MI, 49201.
    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.oe.energy.gov/304.htm.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 23, 2007.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. E7-5785 Filed 3-28-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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