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The notice
of the President’s major disaster
declaration for Private Non-Profit
organizations in the State of New
Hampshire, dated 10/03/2008, is hereby
amended to include the following areas
as adversely affected by the disaster.
Primary Counties: Merrimack.
All other information in the original
declaration remains unchanged.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Numbers 59002 and 59008)
Herbert L. Mitchell,
Associate Administrator for Disaster
Assistance.
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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES
Notice of Consideration of Energy
Efficiency and Smart Grid Standards
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley
Authority (TVA) is considering adopting
for itself and the distributors of TVA
power certain energy efficiency and
Smart Grid standards. The standards
being considered are the Integrated
Resource Planning, Rate Design
Modifications to Promote Energy
Efficiency Investments, Consideration of
Smart Grid Investments, and Smart Grid
Information standards listed in section
111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–617) as
amended by the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–
140). The standards will be considered
on the basis of their effect on
conservation of energy, efficient use of
facilities and resources, equity among
electric consumers, and the objectives of
the Tennessee Valley Authority Act.
Comments are requested from the public
on whether TVA should adopt these
standards or any variations on them.
DATES: All comments on these standards
must be received by April 30, 2009.
Written comments may be mailed to:
Veenita Bisaria, Tennessee Valley
Authority, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive,
WT3D–K, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865)
632–3939. Comments may also be
submitted via the Web, at https://
www.tva.com/purpa.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Veenita Bisaria, Tennessee Valley
Authority (contact information above).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Of the
standards being considered, the Public
Utility Regulatory Act of 1978 (Pub. L.
95–617) as amended by the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007
(Pub. L. 110–140) requires that TVA
consider these standards. Accordingly,
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data, views, and comments are
requested from the public on the
Integrated Resource Planning, Rate
Design Modifications to Promote Energy
Efficiency Investments, Consideration of
Smart Grid Investments, and Smart Grid
Information standards. Comments on
variations in any of the standards, as
well as views for or against their
adoption are welcome. These standards
are being presented in order to initiate
consideration and obtain the public’s
views on the need and desirability of
such standards. Determinations on the
appropriateness of the standards will be
made by the TVA Board of Directors.
The TVA Board will also determine,
what, if any, standards included in this
notice will be implemented by TVA for
itself and the distributors of TVA power.
Standards: The standards about
which a determination will be made are:
(1) Integrated Resource Planning.
Each electric utility shall (A) integrate
energy efficiency resources into utility,
State, and regional plans; and (B) adopt
policies establishing cost-effective
energy efficiency as a priority resource.
(2) Rate design modifications to
promote energy efficiency investments.
(A) The rates allowed to be charged by
any electric utility shall (i) align utility
incentives with the delivery of costeffective energy efficiency; and (ii)
promote energy efficiency investments.
(3) Consideration of smart grid
investments. Each State shall consider
requiring that, prior to undertaking
investments in nonadvanced grid
technologies, an electric utility of the
State demonstrate to the State that the
electric utility considered an investment
in a qualified smart grid system based
on appropriate factors, including (i)
Total costs; (ii) cost-effectiveness; (iii)
improved reliability; (iv) security; (v)
system performance; and (vi) societal
benefit.
(4) Smart Grid information. (A) All
electricity purchasers shall be provided
direct access, in written or electronic
machine-readable form as appropriate,
to information from their electricity
provider as provided in subparagraph
(B).
(B) Information. Information provided
under this section, to the extent
practicable, shall include:
(i) Prices. Purchasers and other
interested persons shall be provided
with information on (I) time-based
electricity prices in the wholesale
electricity market; and (II) time-based
electricity retail prices or rates that are
available to the purchasers.
(ii) Usage. Purchasers shall be
provided with the number of electricity
units, expressed in kwh, purchased by
them.
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(iii) Intervals and projections. Updates
of information on prices and usage shall
be offered on not less than a daily basis,
shall include hourly price and use
information, where available, and shall
include a day-ahead projection of such
price information to the extent
available.
(iv) Sources. Purchasers and other
interested persons shall be provided
annually with written information on
the sources of the power provided by
the utility, to the extent it can be
determined, by type of generation,
including greenhouse gas emissions
associated with each type of generation,
for intervals during which such
information is available on a costeffective basis.
(C) Access. Purchasers shall be able to
access their own information at any
time through the Internet and on other
means of communication elected by that
utility for Smart Grid applications.
Other interested persons shall be able to
access information not specific to any
purchaser through the Internet.
Information specific to any purchaser
shall be provided solely to that
purchaser.
Procedures: Written data, views, and
comments on the standards are
requested from the public. All material
relating to the standards must be
received by 5 p.m. EST on April 30,
2009. All materials received by TVA
before this designated time will be
considered by TVA. Written statements
of TVA staff concerning the standards
will be made part of the official record
at least 30 days before the date the
record closes, at which time they will be
made available to the public on request.
In order to assist interested consumers
in preparing written data, views, and
comments for the record, TVA will
operate a Web site (https://www.tva.com/
purpa) on which interested parties can
be informed about the standards set out
in this notice and on which interested
parties can submit comments and
materials on the standards. The official
record will consist of all comments and
materials submitted electronically and
all written materials submitted within
the time set forth above. A summary of
the record will be prepared by TVA staff
and will be transmitted to the TVA
Board of Directors along with the
complete record. The record will be
used by the Board in making the
determinations required by section
111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–617) as
amended by the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–
140) and in fulfilling its obligation
under the Tennessee Valley Authority
Act. Individual copies of the record will
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be available to the public at cost of
reproduction. Copies will also be kept
on file for public inspection at the
following locations: Tennessee Valley
Authority, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive,
WT3D–K, Knoxville, TN 37902, and on
the Web at https://www.tva.com/purpa.
Dated: December 8, 2008.
Maureen H. Dunn,
Executive Vice President and General
Counsel.
[FR Doc. E8–29713 Filed 12–15–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC
Approvals and Disapprovals. In
November 2008, there were six
applications approved. This notice also
includes information on four
applications, one approved in May 2008
and the other three approved in October
2008, inadvertently left off the May
2008 and October 2008 notices,
respectively. Additionally, 10 approved
amendments to previously approved
applications are listed.
SUMMARY: The FAA publishes a monthly
notice, as appropriate, of PFC approvals
and disapprovals under the provisions
of the Aviation Safety and Capacity
Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of
1990) (Pub. L. 101–508) and Part 158 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR Part 158). This notice is published
pursuant to paragraph d of § 158.29.
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PFC Applications Approved
Public Agency: Grand Forks Regional
Airport Authority, Grand Forks, North
Dakota.
Application Number: 08–07–C–00–
GFK.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $362,368.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: January
1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
February 1, 2010.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use: Purchase land
for runway protection zone.
Construct east/west runway.
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Decision Date: May 28, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Schauer, Bismarck Airports
District Office, (701) 323–7383.
Public Agency: City of Valdosta,
Georgia.
Application Number: 08–09–C–00–
VLD.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $30,300.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August
1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
December 1, 2009.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Rehabilitate airfield lighting/signs
phase I (design).
Rehabilitate airfield lighting/signs
phase II (construction).
Airfield drainage rehabilitation.
PFC application development.
Brief Description of Withdrawn
Projects:
Expand commercial ramp.
Design new air traffic control tower.
Build new air traffic control tower.
Demolition and removal of old
pavements.
Date of Withdrawal: October 27, 2008.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anna Guss, Atlanta Airports District
Office, (404) 305–7146.
Public Agency: City of Cody,
Wyoming.
Application Number: 08–06–C–00–
COD.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $79,500.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
February 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
January 1, 2013.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFCs: On-demand, nonscheduled air taxi/commercial
operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on
information contained in the public
agency’s application, the FAA has
determined that the approved class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the
total annual enplanements at
Yellowstone Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Taxiway B rehabilitation.
Security plan.
Gate relocation.
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Acquire snow plow blade.
Brief Description of Withdrawn
Projects:
Vehicle purchase. Airport radios.
Security upgrades.
Replace aircraft rescue and
firefighting equipment.
Expand aircraft rescue and firefighting
building.
Acquire snow removal equipment.
Overlay taxiway A.
Date of Withdrawal: October 23, 2008.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports District
Office, (303) 342–1258.
Public Agency: County of Humboldt,
Eureka, California.
Application Number: 08–09–C–00–
ACV.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $926,450.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March
1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
May 1, 2011.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFCs: Non-scheduled, on
demand air carriers filing FAA Form
1800–31.
Determination: Approved. Based on
information contained in the public
agency’s application, the FAA has
determined that the approved class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the
total annual enplanements at Arcata
Airport (ACV).
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection at ACV and Use at ACV:
Terminal improvements.
Install/upgrade airfield guidance
signs.
Runway safety area enhancements,
design.
Rehabilitate runway lighting, design.
Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting building, design.
PFC administration costs.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection at ACV and Use at
Garberville Airport (016): Rehabilitate/
expand apron, design.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection at ACV and Use at
Rohnerville Airport (FOT): Rehabilitate
apron, design.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection at ACV (For and Future
Use at 016): Install automated weather
observing system.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection at ACV (For Future Use at
Murray Field): Install automated
weather observing system. Install
perimeter fencing.
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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-29713]
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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Notice of Consideration of Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid
Standards
SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering adopting
for itself and the distributors of TVA power certain energy efficiency
and Smart Grid standards. The standards being considered are the
Integrated Resource Planning, Rate Design Modifications to Promote
Energy Efficiency Investments, Consideration of Smart Grid Investments,
and Smart Grid Information standards listed in section 111(d) of the
Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-617) as amended by
the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140). The
standards will be considered on the basis of their effect on
conservation of energy, efficient use of facilities and resources,
equity among electric consumers, and the objectives of the Tennessee
Valley Authority Act. Comments are requested from the public on whether
TVA should adopt these standards or any variations on them.
DATES: All comments on these standards must be received by April 30,
2009. Written comments may be mailed to: Veenita Bisaria, Tennessee
Valley Authority, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, WT3D-K, Knoxville, TN
37902, (865) 632-3939. Comments may also be submitted via the Web, at
https://www.tva.com/purpa.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veenita Bisaria, Tennessee Valley
Authority (contact information above).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Of the standards being considered, the
Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-617) as amended by
the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140)
requires that TVA consider these standards. Accordingly, data, views,
and comments are requested from the public on the Integrated Resource
Planning, Rate Design Modifications to Promote Energy Efficiency
Investments, Consideration of Smart Grid Investments, and Smart Grid
Information standards. Comments on variations in any of the standards,
as well as views for or against their adoption are welcome. These
standards are being presented in order to initiate consideration and
obtain the public's views on the need and desirability of such
standards. Determinations on the appropriateness of the standards will
be made by the TVA Board of Directors. The TVA Board will also
determine, what, if any, standards included in this notice will be
implemented by TVA for itself and the distributors of TVA power.
Standards: The standards about which a determination will be made
are:
(1) Integrated Resource Planning. Each electric utility shall (A)
integrate energy efficiency resources into utility, State, and regional
plans; and (B) adopt policies establishing cost-effective energy
efficiency as a priority resource.
(2) Rate design modifications to promote energy efficiency
investments. (A) The rates allowed to be charged by any electric
utility shall (i) align utility incentives with the delivery of cost-
effective energy efficiency; and (ii) promote energy efficiency
investments.
(3) Consideration of smart grid investments. Each State shall
consider requiring that, prior to undertaking investments in
nonadvanced grid technologies, an electric utility of the State
demonstrate to the State that the electric utility considered an
investment in a qualified smart grid system based on appropriate
factors, including (i) Total costs; (ii) cost-effectiveness; (iii)
improved reliability; (iv) security; (v) system performance; and (vi)
societal benefit.
(4) Smart Grid information. (A) All electricity purchasers shall be
provided direct access, in written or electronic machine-readable form
as appropriate, to information from their electricity provider as
provided in subparagraph (B).
(B) Information. Information provided under this section, to the
extent practicable, shall include:
(i) Prices. Purchasers and other interested persons shall be
provided with information on (I) time-based electricity prices in the
wholesale electricity market; and (II) time-based electricity retail
prices or rates that are available to the purchasers.
(ii) Usage. Purchasers shall be provided with the number of
electricity units, expressed in kwh, purchased by them.
(iii) Intervals and projections. Updates of information on prices
and usage shall be offered on not less than a daily basis, shall
include hourly price and use information, where available, and shall
include a day-ahead projection of such price information to the extent
available.
(iv) Sources. Purchasers and other interested persons shall be
provided annually with written information on the sources of the power
provided by the utility, to the extent it can be determined, by type of
generation, including greenhouse gas emissions associated with each
type of generation, for intervals during which such information is
available on a cost-effective basis.
(C) Access. Purchasers shall be able to access their own
information at any time through the Internet and on other means of
communication elected by that utility for Smart Grid applications.
Other interested persons shall be able to access information not
specific to any purchaser through the Internet. Information specific to
any purchaser shall be provided solely to that purchaser.
Procedures: Written data, views, and comments on the standards are
requested from the public. All material relating to the standards must
be received by 5 p.m. EST on April 30, 2009. All materials received by
TVA before this designated time will be considered by TVA. Written
statements of TVA staff concerning the standards will be made part of
the official record at least 30 days before the date the record closes,
at which time they will be made available to the public on request. In
order to assist interested consumers in preparing written data, views,
and comments for the record, TVA will operate a Web site (https://
www.tva.com/purpa) on which interested parties can be informed about
the standards set out in this notice and on which interested parties
can submit comments and materials on the standards. The official record
will consist of all comments and materials submitted electronically and
all written materials submitted within the time set forth above. A
summary of the record will be prepared by TVA staff and will be
transmitted to the TVA Board of Directors along with the complete
record. The record will be used by the Board in making the
determinations required by section 111(d) of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-617) as amended by the
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-140) and in
fulfilling its obligation under the Tennessee Valley Authority Act.
Individual copies of the record will
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be available to the public at cost of reproduction. Copies will also be
kept on file for public inspection at the following locations:
Tennessee Valley Authority, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, WT3D-K,
Knoxville, TN 37902, and on the Web at https://www.tva.com/purpa.
Dated: December 8, 2008.
Maureen H. Dunn,
Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
[FR Doc. E8-29713 Filed 12-15-08; 8:45 am]
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