Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P.; Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference, 45434-45435 [E8-17881]

Download as PDF 45434 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 5, 2008 / Notices for materials, labor, engineering and land acquisition. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to Robert F. Harrington, Vice President, Regulatory, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC, 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80228– 8304, phone (303) 763–3258. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Comment Date: August 11, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17878 Filed 8–4–08; 8:45 am] concerns about the proposed Sparrows Point LNG and Pipeline Project.1 The meeting will be held on August 12, 2008, beginning at 7p.m. (EDT) at: Octorara High School Auditorium, 226 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310. Please contact Congressman Pitts’ district office at 610–444–4581 with any questions regarding this meeting. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17879 Filed 8–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Membership of Performance Review Board for Senior Executives (PRB) July 29, 2008. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby provides notice of the membership of its Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Commission’s Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The function of this board is to make recommendations relating to the performance of senior executives in the Commission. This action is undertaken in accordance with Title 5, U.S.C., section 4314(c)(4). The Commission’s PRB will remove the following member: John S. Moot. And will add the following member: Joseph H. McClelland. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17874 Filed 8–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP05–130–000, 001, 002, 003, CP05–132–000, 001, 002; Docket No. CP05– 131–000, 001, 002 (Not consolidated)] [Docket No. CP07–62–000; CP07–63–000; CP07–64–000; CP07–65–000] Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P.; Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference AES Sparrows Point LNG, LLC; MidAtlantic Express, LLC; Notice of Meeting July 28, 2008. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES July 28, 2008. At the request of U.S. Representative Joe Pitts, representing the 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will attend a meeting sponsored and moderated by the Congressman to discuss constituents’ VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:19 Aug 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 On July 18, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an order 1 vacating the 1 For additional information about the Project, please contact the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (202) 502–8004. 1 Washington Gas Light Company v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Case No. 07–1015 (D.C. Cir. 2008). PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 orders in the underlying proceeding 2 to the extent that they approve the Cove Point Expansion Project, and remanded the case to the Commission to more fully address whether, consistent with the public interest, the Cove Point Expansion Project can go forward without causing unsafe leakage. While upholding the Commission’s analysis that defects in Washington Gas Light Company’s (WGL) system caused the gas leaks on WGL’s system in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the Court found that the Commission’s determination that WGL will be able to fix its facilities before the November 2008 in-service was not supported by substantial evidence. The Commission staff has determined that discussing with the parties the issues raised by the Court would assist staff in evaluating these matters. Accordingly, a Technical Conference will be held at the Commission’s offices in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, commencing at 10 a.m., in order that the parties and the Commission Staff can discuss whether and when the Cove Point Expansion Project can go forward without causing unsafe leakage consistent with the public interest. Participants at the conference should come prepared to discuss all safety-related concerns, and remedial measures taken or to be taken so that WGL’s system can safely accommodate regasified LNG. As part of this discussion, participants should be prepared to provide information regarding WGL’s inability to provide safe and reliable services to its customers as a result of the proposed increased amounts of natural gas from Cove Point’s LNG import terminal into Cove Point’s pipeline and interconnecting pipelines and delivered to WGL. Also, WGL and Dominion Cove Point, LNG, LP should be prepared to provide information which shows the progress and projected progress that they have made to resolve any such gas quality or safety and reliability issues. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 208– 1659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208– 2 Dominion Cove Point, LNG, LP, 115 FERC ¶ 61,337 (2006), order on reh’g, 118 FERC ¶ 61,007 (2007). E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 5, 2008 / Notices 2106 with the required accommodations. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17881 Filed 8–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07–208–000] Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Technical Conference July 28, 2008. On August 5, 2008, staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP) will hold a technical conference for the REX East Project. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC requested the Technical Conference to discuss compliance with Environmental Condition 147 of the Commission’s May 30, 2008 Order. The technical conference will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 9 a.m. (EDT) in Room 3M–2B at the Commission Headquarters, 888 1st Street, NE., Washington, DC. Information concerning any changes to the above may be obtained from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (202) 502–8004 or toll free at 1–866– 208–FERC (208–3372). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17877 Filed 8–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Southwestern Power Administration Robert D. Willis Power Rate Southwestern Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of public review and comment. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Administrator, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern), has prepared Current and Revised 2008 Power Repayment Studies that show the need for an increase in annual revenues to meet cost recovery criteria. Such increased revenues are required primarily due to increases in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ operations and maintenance estimates. The Administrator has developed a proposed Robert D. Willis rate schedule, which is supported by a power repayment study, to recover the required revenues. Beginning October 1, VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:19 Aug 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 2008, the proposed rates would increase annual revenues approximately 14.0 percent from $815,580 to $929,388. DATES: The consultation and comment period will begin on the date of publication of this Federal Register notice and will end September 4, 2008. A combined Public Information and Comment Forum is scheduled to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 1 p.m. central time on August 13, 2008, if requested. ADDRESSES: If the Forum is requested, it will be held in Southwestern’s offices, Room 1402, Williams Center Tower I, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James K. McDonald, Assistant Administrator, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595–6690, jim.mcdonald@swpa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Energy was created by an Act of the U.S. Congress, Department of Energy Organization Act, Public Law 95–91, dated August 4, 1977. Southwestern’s power marketing activities were transferred from the Department of 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 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 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 plus Kansas and Louisiana. The costs associated with the hydropower facilities of 22 of the 24 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 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45435 Rayburn Dams, two projects that are isolated hydraulically, electrically, and financially from the Integrated System are repaid by separate rate schedules. Following Department of Energy guidelines, Southwestern’s Administrator prepared a Current Power Repayment Study using the existing Robert D. Willis 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 primarily to increases in Corps of Engineers’ operations and maintenance expenses at the project. The Revised Power Repayment Study shows that an increase in annual revenue of $113, 808 (a 14.0 percent increase), beginning October 1, 2008, 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 the Director, Resources and Rates, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power Administration, One West Third Street, Tulsa, OK 74103, (918) 595–6680 or via e-mail to swparates@swpa.gov. A Public Information and Comment Forum (Forum) is tentatively scheduled to be held on August 13, 2008, 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 Forum should indicate in writing by letter, e-mail, or facsimile transmission (918–595–6656) by August 7, 2008, 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. Persons interested in speaking at the Forum should indicate in writing by letter, e-mail, or facsimile transmission (918–595–6656) at least seven (7) E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 5, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45434-45435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17881]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. CP05-130-000, 001, 002, 003, CP05-132-000, 001, 002; 
Docket No. CP05-131-000, 001, 002 (Not consolidated)]


Dominion Cove Point LNG, L.P.; Dominion Transmission, Inc.; 
Notice of Technical Conference

July 28, 2008.
    On July 18, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the 
District of Columbia issued an order \1\ vacating the orders in the 
underlying proceeding \2\ to the extent that they approve the Cove 
Point Expansion Project, and remanded the case to the Commission to 
more fully address whether, consistent with the public interest, the 
Cove Point Expansion Project can go forward without causing unsafe 
leakage. While upholding the Commission's analysis that defects in 
Washington Gas Light Company's (WGL) system caused the gas leaks on 
WGL's system in Prince George's County, Maryland, the Court found that 
the Commission's determination that WGL will be able to fix its 
facilities before the November 2008 in-service was not supported by 
substantial evidence. The Commission staff has determined that 
discussing with the parties the issues raised by the Court would assist 
staff in evaluating these matters.
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    \1\ Washington Gas Light Company v. Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Case No. 07-1015 (D.C. Cir. 2008).
    \2\ Dominion Cove Point, LNG, LP, 115 FERC ] 61,337 (2006), 
order on reh'g, 118 FERC ] 61,007 (2007).
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    Accordingly, a Technical Conference will be held at the 
Commission's offices in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 
commencing at 10 a.m., in order that the parties and the Commission 
Staff can discuss whether and when the Cove Point Expansion Project can 
go forward without causing unsafe leakage consistent with the public 
interest. Participants at the conference should come prepared to 
discuss all safety-related concerns, and remedial measures taken or to 
be taken so that WGL's system can safely accommodate regasified LNG.
    As part of this discussion, participants should be prepared to 
provide information regarding WGL's inability to provide safe and 
reliable services to its customers as a result of the proposed 
increased amounts of natural gas from Cove Point's LNG import terminal 
into Cove Point's pipeline and interconnecting pipelines and delivered 
to WGL. Also, WGL and Dominion Cove Point, LNG, LP should be prepared 
to provide information which shows the progress and projected progress 
that they have made to resolve any such gas quality or safety and 
reliability issues.
    FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please 
send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or (202) 208-1659 (TTY), or send a fax to (202) 208-

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2106 with the required accommodations.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-17881 Filed 8-4-08; 8:45 am]
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