Sam Rayburn Dam Power Rate Schedule, 79877-79878 [E8-30967]
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Kimberly D. Bose,
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December 19, 2008.
On December 19, 2008, the
Commission issued an order that
instituted a proceeding in Docket No.
EL09–19–000, pursuant to section 206
of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16
U.S.C. 824e (2005), to consider the
justness and reasonableness of Southern
California Edison Company’s proposed
rate reduction and whether a further
decrease in rates may be warranted.
Southern California Edison Co., 125
FERC ¶ 61,329 (2008).
The refund effective date in Docket
No. EL09–19–000, established pursuant
to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the
date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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Southwestern Power Administration
Sam Rayburn Dam Power Rate
Schedule
AGENCY: Southwestern Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Rate Order.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Delegation Order
Nos. 00–037.00, effective December 6,
2001, and 00–001.00C, effective January
31, 2007, the Deputy Secretary has
approved and placed into effect on an
interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA–60,
which increases the power rate for the
Sam Rayburn Dam (Rayburn) pursuant
to the following Sam Rayburn Dam Rate
Schedule:
Rate Schedule SRD–08, Wholesale Rates
for Hydropower and Energy Sold to Sam
Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
(Contract No. DE–PM75–92SW00215).
DATES: The effective period for the rate
schedule specified in Rate Order No.
SWPA–60 is January 1, 2009, through
September 30, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James K. McDonald, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Corporate
Operations, Southwestern Power
Administration, Department of Energy,
One West Third Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma
74103, (918) 595–6690,
jim.mcdonald@swpa.gov.
The
existing hydroelectric power rate for
Rayburn is $3,456,696 per year. The
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
approved this rate on a final basis on
February 29, 2008, for the period
October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2011, under Docket No. EF07–4021–000
(122 FERC ¶ 62,196). However, the
current rate is inadequate to meet cost
recovery criteria for the period January
1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.
The 2008 Rayburn Power Repayment
Studies indicate the need for an increase
in the annual rate by $493,176 or 14.3
percent beginning January 1, 2009.
The Administrator, Southwestern
Power Administration (Southwestern)
has followed Title 10, Part 903 Subpart
A, of the Code of Federal Regulations,
‘‘Procedures for Public Participation in
Power and Transmission Rate
Adjustments and Extensions’’ in
connection with the proposed rate
schedule. On November 3, 2008,
Southwestern published notice in the
Federal Register (73 FR 65306) of a 30day comment period, together with a
Public Information and Comment
Forum, to provide an opportunity for
customers and other interested members
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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of the public to review and comment on
a proposed rate increase for Rayburn.
The public forum was canceled when
no one expressed an intention to
participate. Written comments were
accepted through December 3, 2008.
One comment was received from Gillis
& Angley, LLP, Counsellors at Law, on
behalf of Sam Rayburn Municipal Power
Authority, the Vinton Public Power
Authority, Sam Rayburn G&T and the
Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative,
which stated that they had no objection
to the proposed rate adjustment.
Information regarding this rate
proposal, including studies and other
supporting material, is available for
public review and comment in the
offices of Southwestern Power
Administration, One West Third Street,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Following review of Southwestern’s
proposal within the Department of
Energy, I approved Rate Order No.
SWPA–60, on an interim basis, which
increases the existing Rayburn rate to
$3,949,872, per year, for the period
January 1, 2009, through September 30,
2012.
Dated: December 17, 2008.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
United States of America.
Department of Energy.
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
In the Matter of: Southwestern Power
Administration; Sam Rayburn Dam
Project Rate; Order Confirming,
Approving and Placing Increased
Power Rate Schedule in Effect on an
Interim Basis Rate Order No. SWPA–
60.
Pursuant to Sections 302(a) and
301(b) of the Department of Energy
Organization Act, Public Law 95–91, the
functions of the Secretary of the Interior
and the Federal Power Commission
under Section 5 of the Flood Control
Act of 1944, 16 U.S.C. 825s, relating to
the Southwestern Power Administration
(Southwestern) were transferred to and
vested in the Secretary of Energy. By
Delegation Order No. 0204–108,
effective December 14, 1983, the
Secretary of Energy delegated to the
Administrator of Southwestern the
authority to develop power and
transmission rates, delegated to the
Deputy Secretary of the Department of
Energy the authority to confirm,
approve, and place in effect such rates
on an interim basis and delegated to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) the authority to confirm and
approve on a final basis or to disapprove
rates developed by the Administrator
under the delegation. Delegation Order
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No. 0204–108, as amended, was
rescinded and subsequently replaced by
Delegation Orders 00–037.00 (December
6, 2001) and 00–001–00C (January 31,
2007). The Deputy Secretary issued this
rate order pursuant to said delegations.
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Background
The Sam Rayburn Dam (Rayburn) is
located on the Angelina River in the
State of Texas in the Neches River
Basin. Since the beginning of its
operation in 1965, it has been marketed
as an isolated project, under contract
with Sam Rayburn Dam Electric
Cooperative, Inc. (SRDEC) (Contract No.
DE–PM75–92SW00215). SRDEC is
comprised of two separate entities, the
Sam Rayburn G&T, and the Sam
Rayburn Municipal Power Agency.
In the FERC Docket No. EF07–4021–
000 (122 FERC ¶ 62196), issued
February 29, 2008, for the period
October 1, 2007, through September 30,
2011, the FERC confirmed and approved
the current annual Rayburn rate of
$3,456,696). However, the current rate is
inadequate to meet cost recovery criteria
for the period January 1, 2009 through
September 30, 2012.
Discussion
Southwestern’s 2008 Current Power
Repayment Study (PRS) indicates that
the existing annual power rate of
$3,456,696 does not represent the
lowest possible rate needed to meet cost
recovery criteria. The increased revenue
requirement is due to an increase in the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
projected operations and maintenance
costs. The Revised PRS indicates that an
increase in annual revenues of $493,176
beginning January 1, 2009, is sufficient
to accomplish repayment of the Federal
investment in the required number of
years. Accordingly, Southwestern
developed a proposed rate schedule
based on that increased revenue
requirement.
Title 10, Part 903, Subpart A of the
Code of Federal Regulations,
‘‘Procedures for Public Participation in
Power and Transmission Rate
Adjustments and Extensions,’’ has been
followed in connection with the
proposed rate adjustment. More
specifically, opportunities for public
review and comment during a 30-day
period on the proposed Rayburn power
rate were announced by a Federal
Register (73 FR 65306) notice published
on November 3, 2008. A Public
Information and Comment Forum was
scheduled to be held November 18,
2008, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The forum
was canceled as no one expressed an
intention to participate. Written
comments were due by December 3,
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2008. Southwestern provided the
Federal Register notice, together with
requested supporting data, to the
customer and interested parties for
review and comment during the formal
period of public participation. In
addition, prior to the formal 30-day
public participation process,
Southwestern discussed with the
customer representatives the
preliminary information on the
proposed rate adjustment. Only one
formal comment was received from
Gillis & Angley, LLP, Counsellors at
Law, on behalf of Sam Rayburn
Municipal Power Agency, Vinton Public
Power Authority, Sam Rayburn G&T
and the Sam Rayburn Dam Electric
Cooperative, Inc., which stated that they
had no objection to the proposed rate
adjustment.
Upon conclusion of the comment
period in December 2008, Southwestern
finalized the PRS and rate schedule for
the proposed annual rate of $3,949,872,
which is the lowest possible rate needed
to satisfy repayment criteria. This rate
represents an annual increase of 14.3
percent.
Availability of Information
Information regarding this rate
increase, including studies and other
supporting material, is available for
public review and comment in the
offices of Southwestern Power
Administration, One West Third Street,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Environment
The environmental impact of the rate
increase proposal was evaluated in
consideration of DOE’s guidelines for
implementing the procedural provisions
of the National Environmental Policy
Act, 10 CFR 1021, and was determined
to fall within the class of actions that are
categorically excluded from the
requirements of preparing either an
Environmental Impact Statement or an
Environmental Assessment.
Order
In view of the foregoing and pursuant
to the authority delegated to me, I
hereby confirm, approve and place in
effect on an interim basis, for the period
January 1, 2009, through September 30,
2012, the annual Sam Rayburn Dam rate
of $3,949,872 for the sale of power and
energy from Sam Rayburn Dam to the
Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative,
Inc., under Contract No. DE–PM75–
92SW00215, dated October 7, 1992.
This rate shall remain in effect on an
interim basis through September 30,
2012, or until the FERC confirms and
approves the rate on a final basis.
Dated: December 17, 2008.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
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Comments and Responses
Southwestern received one written
comment in which the customer
representative expressed no objection to
the proposed rate adjustment.
Other Issues
There were no other issues raised
during the informal period or during the
formal public participation period.
Administrator’s Certification
The 2008 Revised Rayburn PRS
indicates that the annual power rate of
$3,949,872 will repay all costs of the
project, including amortization of the
power investment consistent with
provisions of the Department of Energy
(DOE) Order No. RA 6120.2. In
accordance with Delegation Order Nos.
00–037.00 (December 6, 2001) and 00–
001.00C (January 31, 2007), and Section
5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, the
Administrator has determined that the
proposed Rayburn power rate is
consistent with applicable law and the
lowest possible rate consistent with
sound business principles.
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2015 Resource Pool
AGENCY: Western Area Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Final 2015 Resource
Pool Size and Revised Eligibility
Criteria.
SUMMARY: The Western Area Power
Administration (Western), a Federal
power marketing agency of the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE), published
its 2004 Power Marketing Plan
(Marketing Plan) for Western’s Sierra
Nevada Customer Service Region (SNR)
in the Federal Register on June 25, 1999
(64 FR 34417). The Marketing Plan
specifies the terms and conditions
under which Western will market power
from the Central Valley Project (CVP)
and the Washoe Project beginning
January 1, 2005, and continuing through
December 31, 2024. The Marketing Plan
provides for a 2015 Resource Pool of up
to 2 percent of SNR’s marketable power
resources. The 2015 Resource Pool will
be available for power allocations to
preference entities that meet the
Eligibility Criteria. Western published
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration
Sam Rayburn Dam Power Rate Schedule
AGENCY: Southwestern Power Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Rate Order.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00, effective
December 6, 2001, and 00-001.00C, effective January 31, 2007, the
Deputy Secretary has approved and placed into effect on an interim
basis Rate Order No. SWPA-60, which increases the power rate for the
Sam Rayburn Dam (Rayburn) pursuant to the following Sam Rayburn Dam
Rate Schedule:
Rate Schedule SRD-08, Wholesale Rates for Hydropower and Energy
Sold to Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative, Inc., (Contract No.
DE-PM75-92SW00215).
DATES: The effective period for the rate schedule specified in Rate
Order No. SWPA-60 is January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James K. McDonald, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Corporate Operations, Southwestern Power
Administration, Department of Energy, One West Third Street, Tulsa,
Oklahoma 74103, (918) 595-6690, jim.mcdonald@swpa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The existing hydroelectric power rate for
Rayburn is $3,456,696 per year. The Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission approved this rate on a final basis on February 29, 2008,
for the period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2011, under
Docket No. EF07-4021-000 (122 FERC ] 62,196). However, the current rate
is inadequate to meet cost recovery criteria for the period January 1,
2009 through September 30, 2012. The 2008 Rayburn Power Repayment
Studies indicate the need for an increase in the annual rate by
$493,176 or 14.3 percent beginning January 1, 2009.
The Administrator, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern)
has followed Title 10, Part 903 Subpart A, of the Code of Federal
Regulations, ``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and
Transmission Rate Adjustments and Extensions'' in connection with the
proposed rate schedule. On November 3, 2008, Southwestern published
notice in the Federal Register (73 FR 65306) of a 30-day comment
period, together with a Public Information and Comment Forum, to
provide an opportunity for customers and other interested members of
the public to review and comment on a proposed rate increase for
Rayburn. The public forum was canceled when no one expressed an
intention to participate. Written comments were accepted through
December 3, 2008. One comment was received from Gillis & Angley, LLP,
Counsellors at Law, on behalf of Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Authority,
the Vinton Public Power Authority, Sam Rayburn G&T and the Sam Rayburn
Dam Electric Cooperative, which stated that they had no objection to
the proposed rate adjustment.
Information regarding this rate proposal, including studies and
other supporting material, is available for public review and comment
in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, One West Third
Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Following review of Southwestern's proposal within the Department
of Energy, I approved Rate Order No. SWPA-60, on an interim basis,
which increases the existing Rayburn rate to $3,949,872, per year, for
the period January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2012.
Dated: December 17, 2008.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
United States of America.
Department of Energy.
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
In the Matter of: Southwestern Power Administration; Sam Rayburn Dam
Project Rate; Order Confirming, Approving and Placing Increased Power
Rate Schedule in Effect on an Interim Basis Rate Order No. SWPA-60.
Pursuant to Sections 302(a) and 301(b) of the Department of Energy
Organization Act, Public Law 95-91, the functions of the Secretary of
the Interior and the Federal Power Commission under Section 5 of the
Flood Control Act of 1944, 16 U.S.C. 825s, relating to the Southwestern
Power Administration (Southwestern) were transferred to and vested in
the Secretary of Energy. By Delegation Order No. 0204-108, effective
December 14, 1983, the Secretary of Energy delegated to the
Administrator of Southwestern the authority to develop power and
transmission rates, delegated to the Deputy Secretary of the Department
of Energy the authority to confirm, approve, and place in effect such
rates on an interim basis and delegated to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to confirm and approve on a
final basis or to disapprove rates developed by the Administrator under
the delegation. Delegation Order
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No. 0204-108, as amended, was rescinded and subsequently replaced by
Delegation Orders 00-037.00 (December 6, 2001) and 00-001-00C (January
31, 2007). The Deputy Secretary issued this rate order pursuant to said
delegations.
Background
The Sam Rayburn Dam (Rayburn) is located on the Angelina River in
the State of Texas in the Neches River Basin. Since the beginning of
its operation in 1965, it has been marketed as an isolated project,
under contract with Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SRDEC)
(Contract No. DE-PM75-92SW00215). SRDEC is comprised of two separate
entities, the Sam Rayburn G&T, and the Sam Rayburn Municipal Power
Agency.
In the FERC Docket No. EF07-4021-000 (122 FERC ] 62196), issued
February 29, 2008, for the period October 1, 2007, through September
30, 2011, the FERC confirmed and approved the current annual Rayburn
rate of $3,456,696). However, the current rate is inadequate to meet
cost recovery criteria for the period January 1, 2009 through September
30, 2012.
Discussion
Southwestern's 2008 Current Power Repayment Study (PRS) indicates
that the existing annual power rate of $3,456,696 does not represent
the lowest possible rate needed to meet cost recovery criteria. The
increased revenue requirement is due to an increase in the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps) projected operations and maintenance costs.
The Revised PRS indicates that an increase in annual revenues of
$493,176 beginning January 1, 2009, is sufficient to accomplish
repayment of the Federal investment in the required number of years.
Accordingly, Southwestern developed a proposed rate schedule based on
that increased revenue requirement.
Title 10, Part 903, Subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations,
``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate
Adjustments and Extensions,'' has been followed in connection with the
proposed rate adjustment. More specifically, opportunities for public
review and comment during a 30-day period on the proposed Rayburn power
rate were announced by a Federal Register (73 FR 65306) notice
published on November 3, 2008. A Public Information and Comment Forum
was scheduled to be held November 18, 2008, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The
forum was canceled as no one expressed an intention to participate.
Written comments were due by December 3, 2008. Southwestern provided
the Federal Register notice, together with requested supporting data,
to the customer and interested parties for review and comment during
the formal period of public participation. In addition, prior to the
formal 30-day public participation process, Southwestern discussed with
the customer representatives the preliminary information on the
proposed rate adjustment. Only one formal comment was received from
Gillis & Angley, LLP, Counsellors at Law, on behalf of Sam Rayburn
Municipal Power Agency, Vinton Public Power Authority, Sam Rayburn G&T
and the Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative, Inc., which stated that
they had no objection to the proposed rate adjustment.
Upon conclusion of the comment period in December 2008,
Southwestern finalized the PRS and rate schedule for the proposed
annual rate of $3,949,872, which is the lowest possible rate needed to
satisfy repayment criteria. This rate represents an annual increase of
14.3 percent.
Availability of Information
Information regarding this rate increase, including studies and
other supporting material, is available for public review and comment
in the offices of Southwestern Power Administration, One West Third
Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Comments and Responses
Southwestern received one written comment in which the customer
representative expressed no objection to the proposed rate adjustment.
Other Issues
There were no other issues raised during the informal period or
during the formal public participation period.
Administrator's Certification
The 2008 Revised Rayburn PRS indicates that the annual power rate
of $3,949,872 will repay all costs of the project, including
amortization of the power investment consistent with provisions of the
Department of Energy (DOE) Order No. RA 6120.2. In accordance with
Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00 (December 6, 2001) and 00-001.00C
(January 31, 2007), and Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, the
Administrator has determined that the proposed Rayburn power rate is
consistent with applicable law and the lowest possible rate consistent
with sound business principles.
Environment
The environmental impact of the rate increase proposal was
evaluated in consideration of DOE's guidelines for implementing the
procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 10 CFR
1021, and was determined to fall within the class of actions that are
categorically excluded from the requirements of preparing either an
Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assessment.
Order
In view of the foregoing and pursuant to the authority delegated to
me, I hereby confirm, approve and place in effect on an interim basis,
for the period January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2012, the annual
Sam Rayburn Dam rate of $3,949,872 for the sale of power and energy
from Sam Rayburn Dam to the Sam Rayburn Dam Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
under Contract No. DE-PM75-92SW00215, dated October 7, 1992.
This rate shall remain in effect on an interim basis through
September 30, 2012, or until the FERC confirms and approves the rate on
a final basis.
Dated: December 17, 2008.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Acting Deputy Secretary.
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