Application To Export Electric Energy; DC Energy, LLC, 26809 [E7-9083]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 91 / Friday, May 11, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–327] Application To Export Electric Energy; DC Energy, LLC Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: DC Energy, LLC (DC Energy) has applied for 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 June 11, 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)). On May 1, 2007, the Department of Energy (DOE) received an application from DC Energy for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. DC Energy, a Delaware limited partnership with its principal place of business in Vienna, Virginia, has requested an electricity export authorization with a 5-year term. DC Energy does not own or control any electric generation, transmission, or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which DC Energy proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the United States. DC Energy will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:09 May 10, 2007 Jkt 211001 Power Corp., Northern States Power Company, Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by DC Energy 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 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 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 DC Energy application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–327. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Stephen C. Palmer, Alston & Bird LLC, The Atlantic Building, 950 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004–1404. 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 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 and at https:// www.oe.energy.gov/304.htm. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2007. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E7–9083 Filed 5–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Idaho National Laboratory Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Idaho National Laboratory. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26809 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Tuesday, May 22, 2007; 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007; 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Opportunities for public participation will be held Tuesday, May 22, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2:45 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 23, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. These times are subject to change; please contact the Federal Coordinator (below) for confirmation of times prior to the meeting. ADDRESSES: AmeriTel Inn, 645 Lindsey Boulevard, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Pence, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 1955 Fremont Avenue, MS– 1203, Idaho Falls, ID 83415. Phone (208) 526–6518; Fax (208) 526–8789 or e-mail: pencerl@id.doe.gov or visit the Board’s Internet home page at: https:// www.inlemcab.org. 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 Topics (agenda topics may change up to the day of the meeting; please contact Robert L. Pence for the most current agenda): • Reprocessing History • Management of Employee Risk • Operable Unit 03–14—Progress Update • Power Burst Facility Evaluation/ Cost Analysis Philosophy • Engineering Test Reactor— Decontamination and Decommissioning Update • Test Area North—Site Tour— Visualize Cleanup Progress • Contractor Introductions and Project Overview—PIT–9 Decontamination and Decommissioning Update 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 presentations pertaining to agenda items should contact Robert L. Pence at the address or telephone number listed above. The request must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision 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 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 91 (Friday, May 11, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-327]


Application To Export Electric Energy; DC Energy, LLC

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

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: DC Energy, LLC (DC Energy) has applied for 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 June 11, 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)).
    On May 1, 2007, the Department of Energy (DOE) received an 
application from DC Energy for authority to transmit electric energy 
from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. DC Energy, a 
Delaware limited partnership with its principal place of business in 
Vienna, Virginia, has requested an electricity export authorization 
with a 5-year term. DC Energy does not own or control any electric 
generation, transmission, or distribution assets, nor does it have a 
franchised service area. The electric energy which DC Energy proposes 
to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric 
utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within 
the United States.
    DC Energy will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over 
the international transmission facilities 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, Vermont Electric Power Company, 
and Vermont Electric Transmission Co.
    The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of 
the international transmission facilities to be utilized by DC Energy 
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 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 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 DC Energy application to export electric energy to 
Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-327. Additional 
copies are to be filed directly with Stephen C. Palmer, Alston & Bird 
LLC, The Atlantic Building, 950 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004-
1404.
    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 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 and at 
https://www.oe.energy.gov/304.htm.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2007.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
 [FR Doc. E7-9083 Filed 5-10-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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