Application to Export Electric Energy; Minnesota Power, 22938-22939 [E8-9211]

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VerDate Aug<31>2005 Intergovernmental Review Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. AGENCY: SUMMARY: ALLETE, Inc., d/b/a/ Minnesota Power 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 May 28, 2008. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 by the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require authorization under section 202(e) of the FPA (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On February 11, 1999, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA– 196 authorizing Minnesota Power to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada for a two-year term. That Order was renewed for a two-year term on May 23, 2001, and again, for a five-year term on April 8, 2003. The current export authorization will expire on May 23, 2008. On April 18, 2008, Minnesota Power filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contain in Order No. EA–196–B for an additional five-year term. Minnesota Power 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 Rainbow has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. DOE notes that the electricity export authorization held by Minnesota Power in Order No. EA–196–B will expire on May 23, 2008, prior to the close of the public comment period in this proceeding. Minnesota Power has advised DOE that it will cease all electricity export activities after May 23rd until such time as it has obtained a valid export authorization. Minnesota Power is aware that continuing to export in the absence of such an Order is a violation of the FPA and may result in a denial of its authorization to export E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Notices and subject it to sanctions and penalties under the FPA. 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 Minnesota Power application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–196–C. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Christopher D. Anderson, Associate General Counsel, ALLETE, Inc., 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802. 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:// oe.energy.gov/permits.htm. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 23, 2008. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E8–9211 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) was established under section 807 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), Pub. L. No. 109–58; 119 Stat. 849. The Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. No. 92–463, as amended, requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:22 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Register. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements during the public comment period, please email HTAC@nrel.gov at least 5 business days before the meeting. Please indicate if you will be attending the meeting both days or a specific day, if you want to make an oral statement on May 14, 2008, and what organization you represent (if appropriate). DATES: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Courtyard by Marriott Pentagon South, 4641 Kenmore Ave., Arlington, VA 22304. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HTAC@nrel.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting: To provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary on the program authorized by title VIII of EPACT. Tentative Agenda (Subject to change; updates will be posted on https:// hydrogen.energy.gov and copies of the final agenda will available the date of the meeting). The following items will be covered on the agenda: • Update on the Department of Energy (DOE) 2009 Budget Request for Hydrogen Activities. • Briefing on the Planning and Policy Subcommittee. • Briefing on the Executive Subcommittee. • Report on the National Academy of Science (NAS) FreedomCAR Partnership Review. • Report on NAS Resources Study. • Briefing on the Government Accountability Office Report on DOE’s Hydrogen Program. • Department of Transportation Hydrogen Plan. • Review and Revision of the DOE Pathway Analysis. • Discussion of HTAC Vision Statement. • Hydrogen in the Overall Energy Strategy. • Facilitated Discussion on the Energy Strategy and Climate Change. • Overview of Ongoing Industry Programs (e.g. GM Project Driveway and Honda Lease Program). • Next Steps. Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the meeting of HTAC and to make oral statements during the specified period for public comment. The public comment period will take place between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on May 14, 2008. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22939 items on the agenda, e-mail HTAC@nrel.gov at least 5 business days before the meeting. Please indicate if you will be attending the meeting on both days or a particular day, if you want to make an oral statement, and what organization you represent (if appropriate). Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up for the public comment period. Oral comments should be limited to two minutes in length. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The chair of the committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties and to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the committee, you may do so either by submitting a hard copy at the meeting or by submitting an electronic copy to HTAC@nrel.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review at https://hydrogen.energy.gov. Issued at Washington, DC on April 24, 2008. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–9335 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed revisions and three-year extension to the following Petroleum Supply Forms: EIA–800, ‘‘Weekly Refinery and Fractionator Report;’’ EIA–801, ‘‘Weekly Bulk Terminal Report;’’ EIA–802, ‘‘Weekly Product Pipeline Report;’’ EIA–803, ‘‘Weekly Crude Oil Stocks Report;’’ EIA–804, ‘‘Weekly Imports Report;’’ EIA–805, ‘‘Weekly Terminal Blenders Report;’’ EIA–810, ‘‘Monthly Refinery Report;’’ EIA–811, ‘‘Monthly Bulk Terminal Report;’’ EIA–812, ‘‘Monthly Product Pipeline Report;’’ EIA–813, ‘‘Monthly Crude Oil Report;’’ EIA–814, ‘‘Monthly Imports Report;’’ EIA–815, ‘‘Monthly Terminal Blenders Report;’’ EIA–816, ‘‘Monthly Natural Gas Liquids Report;’’ EIA–817, E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 82 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22938-22939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9211]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-196-C]


Application to Export Electric Energy; Minnesota Power

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

ACTION: Notice of Application.

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SUMMARY: ALLETE, Inc., d/b/a/ Minnesota Power 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 May 28, 2008.

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 by the Department of Energy 
(DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require 
authorization under section 202(e) of the FPA (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On February 11, 1999, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order 
No. EA-196 authorizing Minnesota Power to transmit electric energy from 
the United States to Canada for a two-year term. That Order was renewed 
for a two-year term on May 23, 2001, and again, for a five-year term on 
April 8, 2003. The current export authorization will expire on May 23, 
2008. On April 18, 2008, Minnesota Power filed an application with DOE 
to renew the export authority contain in Order No. EA-196-B for an 
additional five-year term.
    Minnesota Power 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 Rainbow has 
previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to 
Executive Order 10485, as amended.
    DOE notes that the electricity export authorization held by 
Minnesota Power in Order No. EA-196-B will expire on May 23, 2008, 
prior to the close of the public comment period in this proceeding. 
Minnesota Power has advised DOE that it will cease all electricity 
export activities after May 23rd until such time as it has obtained a 
valid export authorization. Minnesota Power is aware that continuing to 
export in the absence of such an Order is a violation of the FPA and 
may result in a denial of its authorization to export

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and subject it to sanctions and penalties under the FPA.
    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 Minnesota Power application to export electric 
energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-196-C. 
Additional copies are to be filed directly with Christopher D. 
Anderson, Associate General Counsel, ALLETE, Inc., 30 West Superior 
Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
    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://oe.energy.gov/permits.htm.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 23, 2008.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
 [FR Doc. E8-9211 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]
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