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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration
Integrated System Rate Schedules
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–61,
which provides the following Integrated
System Rate Schedules:
Rate Schedule P–06A, Wholesale
Rates for Hydro Peaking Power.
Rate Schedule NFTS–06A, Wholesale
Rates for Non-Federal Transmission
Service.
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 2008
Power Repayment Studies indicated
that rates prescribed by Rate Schedules
P–06, Wholesale Rates for Hydro
Peaking Power, and NFTS–06,
Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal
Transmission Service, as approved in
Docket No. EF07–4011–000, for the
period October 1, 2006, through
September 30, 2010, are sufficient to
meet repayment criteria and do not
require any adjustment. However, it is
necessary to make technical, nonrevenue impacting changes to the terms
and conditions of both rates. The Real
Power Losses provisions in rate
schedules P–06 and NFTS–06 were
revised to specify that all real power
losses associated with deliveries of nonFederal energy transmitted by
Southwestern on behalf of transmission
customers must be scheduled and
delivered (self-supplied) to
Southwestern by such customers during
the second month after such real power
losses were incurred by Southwestern.
Prior to these new provisions,
transmission customers were provided
the option to either purchase losses
from Southwestern or elect, on an
annual basis, to self-provide their
respective loss energy subject to certain
conditions. These new provisions
incorporate comments received by
Southwestern during customer meetings
held throughout 2008. As a result of
these informal meetings, it was
determined that the revised rate
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schedule provisions can provide costsavings to Southwestern’s transmission
customers, operational benefits to
Southwestern, and are consistent with
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) Order No. 888.
Rate Schedule P–06A applies to
wholesale customers purchasing hydro
peaking power and peaking energy from
the Integrated System. This rate
schedule is designed for the sale of
Federal power and energy. Rate
Schedule NFTS–06A applies to
wholesale customers purchasing NonFederal Point-to-Point and Network
Transmission Service. In developing the
revised real power losses rate schedules
provisions, the title of the P–06 and
NFTS–06 rate schedules were changed
to P–06A and NFTS–06A respectively,
to reflect the fact that revisions have
been made. In addition to replacing the
section entitled ‘‘Rates for Real Power
Losses’’ within the rate schedules,
minor corrections and modifications
were incorporated to clarify and update
any sections of the rate schedules
containing references to real power
losses. These changes will have no
impact on the amortization or status of
repayment forecasted in the power
repayment studies and will not require
rate changes. Revenues based on current
rates remain sufficient to meet
repayment criteria.
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 rate schedule
revisions being proposed. The public
was advised by notice published in the
Federal Register (73 FR 63969), October
28, 2008, of proposed rate schedule
changes and of the opportunity to
provide written comments for a period
of 30 days ending November 28, 2008.
Accordingly, several informal meetings
were held with customers and
interested parties to discuss the
proposed changes. No comments were
received during the period of public
participation related to the proposed
rate schedule changes.
Following review of Southwestern’s
proposal within the Department of
Energy, I approved Rate Order No.
SWPA–61 on an interim basis for the
period January 1, 2009, through
September 30, 2010, or until confirmed
and approved on a final basis by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 11 / Friday, January 16, 2009 / Notices
Dated: January 8, 2009.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
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
the authority to confirm and approve on
a final basis or to disapprove rates
developed by the Administrator under
the delegation. Delegation Order 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.
Rate Schedule NFTS–06, Wholesale
Rates for Point-to-Point and Network
Transmission Service.
Rate Schedule EE–06, Wholesale Rate
for Excess Energy.
Based on operations under the
approved Rate Schedules, the
Administrator, Southwestern, has
determined that a revision to the Real
Power Losses provision within existing
rate schedules P–06 and NFTS–06 is
required. Since the proposed changes to
the rate schedules are associated with
Real Power Losses, the net results of the
2008 Integrated System Power
Repayment Studies, which was the basis
for the existing rate schedules, will not
be altered. The designations of the
aforementioned rate schedules have
been revised from P–06 and NFTS–06 to
P–06A and NFTS–06A to reflect the fact
that revisions have been made.
Titles 10, Part 903 Subpart A, of the
Code of Federal Regulations,
‘‘Procedures for Public Participation in
Power and Transmission Rate
Adjustments and Extensions’’ (Part 903)
have been followed in connection with
the proposed Rate Schedules P–06A and
NFTS–06A. An opportunity for
customers and other interested members
of the public to review and comment on
the proposed rate schedules was
announced by notice published in the
Federal Register October 28, 2008 (73
FR 63969), with written comments due
by November 28, 2008. In addition,
Southwestern held informal meetings
with customers to discuss proposed
changes and to provide opportunity for
input in the development of these
changes. No comments were received
during the period of public participation
related to the proposed rate schedule
changes.
current rates remain sufficient to meet
repayment criteria.
For the period January 1, 2009,
through September 30, 2010,
Southwestern’s P–06A and NFTS–06A
rate schedules will require that all real
power losses associated with deliveries
of non-Federal energy transmitted by
Southwestern must be scheduled and
delivered (self-supplied) to
Southwestern by customers during the
second month after such real power
losses were incurred by Southwestern.
Southwestern will determine the
amount of real power losses associated
with non-Federal energy transmitted on
behalf of each customer in the manner
specified in the rate schedules and
provide a written schedule setting forth
the delivery rate and total quantity of
real power loss energy to be delivered
back to Southwestern. Should a
customer fail to return the total quantity
of real power loss energy to
Southwestern, according to the schedule
provided during the month in which
such loss energy is due, the customer
will be invoiced and obligated to
purchase, at the rate stipulated in the P–
06A and NFTS–06A rate schedules, the
quantity of loss energy the customer
failed to return to Southwestern.
Background
Discussion
In May 2008, Southwestern Power
Administration (Southwestern)
completed its review of the adequacy of
the current rate schedules for the
Integrated System and finalized its 2008
Power Repayment Studies (PRSs). The
studies indicated that the proposed rates
as shown in Rate Schedules P–06 and
NFTS–06 would meet cost recovery
criteria for the Integrated System
projects. The Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) confirmation and
approval of the following Integrated
System (System) rate schedules was
provided in FERC Docket No. EF07–
4011–000 (118 FERC ¶ 62, 162) issued
February 27, 2007, for the period
October 1, 2006, through September 30,
2010:
Rate Schedule P–06, Wholesale Rates
for Hydro Peaking Power.
Rate Schedule P–06A applies to
wholesale customers purchasing hydro
peaking power and peaking energy from
the Integrated System. This rate
schedule is designed for the sale of
Federal power and energy. Rate
Schedule NFTS–06A applies to
wholesale customers purchasing NonFederal Point-to-Point and Network
Transmission Service. In addition to
replacing the section entitled ‘‘Rates for
Real Power Losses’’ within the rate
schedules, minor corrections and
modifications were incorporated to
clarify and update any sections of the
rate schedules containing references to
real power losses. These changes will
have no impact on the amortization or
status of repayment forecasted in the
power repayment studies and will not
require rate changes. Revenues based on
Other Issues
There were no other issues raised
during the informal meetings or during
the formal public participation period.
United States of America, Department
of Energy, Deputy Secretary.
In the Matter of: Southwestern Power
Administration Integrated System Rate
Schedules; Order Confirming,
Approving and Placing Revised Power
Rate Schedules in Effect On an Interim
Basis
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Availability of Information
Information regarding these rate
schedules changes 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 no comments
during the period of public participation
related to the proposed rate schedule
changes.
Administrator’s Certification
The revised rate schedules will repay
all costs of the Integrated System
including amortization of the power
investment consistent with the
provisions of Department of Energy
Order No. RA 6120.2. In accordance
with Delegation Order Nos. 00–037.00,
effective December 6, 2001, and 00–
001.00C, effective January 31, 2007, and
Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of
1944, the Administrator has determined
that the proposed Integrated System rate
schedules are consistent with applicable
law and the lowest possible rates
consistent with sound business
principles.
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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 11 / Friday, January 16, 2009 / Notices
SUMMARY: The Acting Deputy Secretary
of Energy has confirmed and approved
Rate Order No. WAPA–142 and Rate
Schedule L–F8, placing firm electric
service rates from the Loveland Area
Projects (LAP) of the Western Area
Power Administration (Western) into
effect on an interim basis. The
Provisional Rates will be in effect until
the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) confirms, approves,
and places them into effect on a final
basis or until they are replaced by other
rates. The Provisional Rates will provide
sufficient revenue to pay all annual
costs, including interest expense, and
repayment of power investment and
irrigation aid within the allowable
periods.
FERC confirms, approves, and places
the rate schedule in effect on a final
basis ending December 31, 2013, or
until the rate schedule is superseded.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James D. Keselburg, Regional Manager,
Rocky Mountain Customer Service
Region, Western Area Power
Administration, 5555 East Crossroads
Boulevard, Loveland, CO 80538–8986,
telephone (970) 461–7201, or Mrs.
Sheila D. Cook, Rates Manager, Rocky
Mountain Customer Service Region,
Western Area Power Administration,
5555 East Crossroads Boulevard,
Loveland, CO 80538–8986, telephone
(970) 461–7211, e-mail
scook@wapa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Deputy Secretary of Energy approved
existing Rate Schedule L-F7 for firm
electric service on an interim basis on
November 1, 2007 (72 FR. 64061,
November 14, 2007), for a 5-year period
beginning on January 1, 2008, and
ending December 31, 2012.1
The LAP firm electric service rates
must be increased due to the economic
impacts of the ongoing drought. The
drought is causing a decrease in hydropower generation, leading to an increase
in purchase power expenses and a
decrease in revenue from non-firm
energy sales.
Rate Schedule L–F7 is being
superseded by Rate Schedule L–F8.
Under Rate Schedule L–F7, the
composite rate is 32.42 mills per
kilowatthour (mills/kWh), the firm
energy rate is 16.21 mills/kWh, and the
firm capacity rate is $4.25 per
kilowattmonth (kWmonth). Under Rate
Schedule L–F8, the Provisional Rates for
firm electric service will result in a
combined composite rate of 37.24 mills/
kWh. The firm energy rate will be 18.62
mills/kWh (a Base component of 12.23
mills/kWh and a Drought Adder
component of 6.39 mills/kWh) and the
capacity rate will be $4.88/kWmonth (a
Base component of $3.21/kWmonth and
a Drought Adder component of $1.67/
kWmonth). This is a 14.9 percent
increase when compared to the LAP
firm electric rates under Rate Schedule
L–F7.
By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00,
effective December 6, 2001, the
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
authority to develop power and
transmission rates to the Administrator
of Western; (2) the authority to confirm,
approve, and place such rates into effect
DATES: Rate Schedule L–F8 will be
placed into effect on an interim basis on
the first day of the first full billing
period beginning on or after February 1,
2009, and will remain in effect until
1 FERC confirmed and approved Rate Order
WAPA–134 on May 16, 2008, in Docket No. EF08–
5181. See United States Department of Energy,
Western Area Power Administration, Loveland Area
Projects, 123 FERC ¶ 62,137 (May 16, 2008).
Environment
No additional evaluation of the
environmental impact of the proposed
rate schedule changes was conducted
since no change has been made to the
currently-approved System rates which
were 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 by the
Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm,
approve and place in effect on an
interim basis, effective January 1, 2009,
the Southwestern Integrated System
Rate Schedules P–06A and NFTS–06A
which shall remain in effect on an
interim basis through September 30,
2010, or until the FERC confirms and
approves the rates on a final basis.
Dated: January 8, 2009.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
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on an interim basis to the Deputy
Secretary of Energy; and (3) the
authority to confirm, approve, and place
into effect on a final basis, to remand,
or to disapprove such rates to FERC.
Existing Department of Energy
procedures for public participation in
power rate adjustments (10 CFR part
903) were published on September 18,
1985.
Under Delegation Order Nos. 00–
037.00 and 00–001.00C, 10 CFR part
903, and 18 CFR part 300, I hereby
confirm, approve, and place Rate Order
No. WAPA–142, the proposed LAP firm
electric service rates, into effect on an
interim basis.
The new Rate Schedule L–F8 will be
promptly submitted to FERC for
confirmation and approval on a final
basis.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Acting Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Department of Energy Deputy Secretary
In the matter of: Western Area Power
Administration, Rate Adjustment for
the, Loveland Area Projects; Rate Order
No. WAPA–142; Order Confirming,
Approving, and Placing the Loveland
Area Projects Firm Electric Service
Rates Into Effect on an Interim Basis
These rates for the Loveland Area
Projects were established in accordance
with section 302 of the Department of
Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42
U.S.C. 7152). This Act transferred to and
vested in the Secretary of Energy the
power marketing functions of the
Secretary of the Department of the
Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation
under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch.
1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and
supplemented by subsequent laws,
particularly section (c) of the
Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43
U.S.C. 485h(c)) and section 5 of the
Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C.
825s); and other acts that specifically
apply to the project involved.
By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00,
effective December 6, 2001, the
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
authority to develop power and
transmission rates to the Administrator
of Western; (2) the authority to confirm,
approve, and place such rates into effect
on an interim basis to the Deputy
Secretary of Energy; and (3) the
authority to confirm, approve, and place
into effect on a final basis, to remand or
to disapprove such rates to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission. Existing
DOE procedures for public participation
in power rate adjustments (10 CFR part
903) were published on September 18,
1985.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Southwestern Power Administration
Integrated System Rate Schedules
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-61, which provides the following Integrated
System Rate Schedules:
Rate Schedule P-06A, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power.
Rate Schedule NFTS-06A, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal
Transmission Service.
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 2008 Power Repayment Studies indicated
that rates prescribed by Rate Schedules P-06, Wholesale Rates for Hydro
Peaking Power, and NFTS-06, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal
Transmission Service, as approved in Docket No. EF07-4011-000, for the
period October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2010, are sufficient to
meet repayment criteria and do not require any adjustment. However, it
is necessary to make technical, non-revenue impacting changes to the
terms and conditions of both rates. The Real Power Losses provisions in
rate schedules P-06 and NFTS-06 were revised to specify that all real
power losses associated with deliveries of non-Federal energy
transmitted by Southwestern on behalf of transmission customers must be
scheduled and delivered (self-supplied) to Southwestern by such
customers during the second month after such real power losses were
incurred by Southwestern. Prior to these new provisions, transmission
customers were provided the option to either purchase losses from
Southwestern or elect, on an annual basis, to self-provide their
respective loss energy subject to certain conditions. These new
provisions incorporate comments received by Southwestern during
customer meetings held throughout 2008. As a result of these informal
meetings, it was determined that the revised rate schedule provisions
can provide cost-savings to Southwestern's transmission customers,
operational benefits to Southwestern, and are consistent with Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 888.
Rate Schedule P-06A applies to wholesale customers purchasing hydro
peaking power and peaking energy from the Integrated System. This rate
schedule is designed for the sale of Federal power and energy. Rate
Schedule NFTS-06A applies to wholesale customers purchasing Non-Federal
Point-to-Point and Network Transmission Service. In developing the
revised real power losses rate schedules provisions, the title of the
P-06 and NFTS-06 rate schedules were changed to P-06A and NFTS-06A
respectively, to reflect the fact that revisions have been made. In
addition to replacing the section entitled ``Rates for Real Power
Losses'' within the rate schedules, minor corrections and modifications
were incorporated to clarify and update any sections of the rate
schedules containing references to real power losses. These changes
will have no impact on the amortization or status of repayment
forecasted in the power repayment studies and will not require rate
changes. Revenues based on current rates remain sufficient to meet
repayment criteria.
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
rate schedule revisions being proposed. The public was advised by
notice published in the Federal Register (73 FR 63969), October 28,
2008, of proposed rate schedule changes and of the opportunity to
provide written comments for a period of 30 days ending November 28,
2008. Accordingly, several informal meetings were held with customers
and interested parties to discuss the proposed changes. No comments
were received during the period of public participation related to the
proposed rate schedule changes.
Following review of Southwestern's proposal within the Department
of Energy, I approved Rate Order No. SWPA-61 on an interim basis for
the period January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, or until
confirmed and approved on a final basis by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission.
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Dated: January 8, 2009.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
United States of America, Department of Energy, Deputy Secretary.
In the Matter of: Southwestern Power Administration Integrated System
Rate Schedules; Order Confirming, Approving and Placing Revised Power
Rate Schedules in Effect On an Interim Basis
Rate Order No. SWPA-61
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 the authority to confirm and approve on a final
basis or to disapprove rates developed by the Administrator under the
delegation. Delegation Order 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
In May 2008, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern)
completed its review of the adequacy of the current rate schedules for
the Integrated System and finalized its 2008 Power Repayment Studies
(PRSs). The studies indicated that the proposed rates as shown in Rate
Schedules P-06 and NFTS-06 would meet cost recovery criteria for the
Integrated System projects. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) confirmation and approval of the following Integrated System
(System) rate schedules was provided in FERC Docket No. EF07-4011-000
(118 FERC ] 62, 162) issued February 27, 2007, for the period October
1, 2006, through September 30, 2010:
Rate Schedule P-06, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power.
Rate Schedule NFTS-06, Wholesale Rates for Point-to-Point and
Network Transmission Service.
Rate Schedule EE-06, Wholesale Rate for Excess Energy.
Based on operations under the approved Rate Schedules, the
Administrator, Southwestern, has determined that a revision to the Real
Power Losses provision within existing rate schedules P-06 and NFTS-06
is required. Since the proposed changes to the rate schedules are
associated with Real Power Losses, the net results of the 2008
Integrated System Power Repayment Studies, which was the basis for the
existing rate schedules, will not be altered. The designations of the
aforementioned rate schedules have been revised from P-06 and NFTS-06
to P-06A and NFTS-06A to reflect the fact that revisions have been
made.
Titles 10, Part 903 Subpart A, of the Code of Federal Regulations,
``Procedures for Public Participation in Power and Transmission Rate
Adjustments and Extensions'' (Part 903) have been followed in
connection with the proposed Rate Schedules P-06A and NFTS-06A. An
opportunity for customers and other interested members of the public to
review and comment on the proposed rate schedules was announced by
notice published in the Federal Register October 28, 2008 (73 FR
63969), with written comments due by November 28, 2008. In addition,
Southwestern held informal meetings with customers to discuss proposed
changes and to provide opportunity for input in the development of
these changes. No comments were received during the period of public
participation related to the proposed rate schedule changes.
Discussion
Rate Schedule P-06A applies to wholesale customers purchasing hydro
peaking power and peaking energy from the Integrated System. This rate
schedule is designed for the sale of Federal power and energy. Rate
Schedule NFTS-06A applies to wholesale customers purchasing Non-Federal
Point-to-Point and Network Transmission Service. In addition to
replacing the section entitled ``Rates for Real Power Losses'' within
the rate schedules, minor corrections and modifications were
incorporated to clarify and update any sections of the rate schedules
containing references to real power losses. These changes will have no
impact on the amortization or status of repayment forecasted in the
power repayment studies and will not require rate changes. Revenues
based on current rates remain sufficient to meet repayment criteria.
For the period January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010,
Southwestern's P-06A and NFTS-06A rate schedules will require that all
real power losses associated with deliveries of non-Federal energy
transmitted by Southwestern must be scheduled and delivered (self-
supplied) to Southwestern by customers during the second month after
such real power losses were incurred by Southwestern. Southwestern will
determine the amount of real power losses associated with non-Federal
energy transmitted on behalf of each customer in the manner specified
in the rate schedules and provide a written schedule setting forth the
delivery rate and total quantity of real power loss energy to be
delivered back to Southwestern. Should a customer fail to return the
total quantity of real power loss energy to Southwestern, according to
the schedule provided during the month in which such loss energy is
due, the customer will be invoiced and obligated to purchase, at the
rate stipulated in the P-06A and NFTS-06A rate schedules, the quantity
of loss energy the customer failed to return to Southwestern.
Availability of Information
Information regarding these rate schedules changes 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 no comments during the period of public
participation related to the proposed rate schedule changes.
Other Issues
There were no other issues raised during the informal meetings or
during the formal public participation period.
Administrator's Certification
The revised rate schedules will repay all costs of the Integrated
System including amortization of the power investment consistent with
the provisions of Department of Energy Order No. RA 6120.2. In
accordance with Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00, effective December 6,
2001, and 00-001.00C, effective January 31, 2007, and Section 5 of the
Flood Control Act of 1944, the Administrator has determined that the
proposed Integrated System rate schedules are consistent with
applicable law and the lowest possible rates consistent with sound
business principles.
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Environment
No additional evaluation of the environmental impact of the
proposed rate schedule changes was conducted since no change has been
made to the currently-approved System rates which were 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 by the Secretary of Energy, I hereby confirm, approve and place in
effect on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2009, the Southwestern
Integrated System Rate Schedules P-06A and NFTS-06A which shall remain
in effect on an interim basis through September 30, 2010, or until the
FERC confirms and approves the rates on a final basis.
Dated: January 8, 2009.
Jeffrey F. Kupfer,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-895 Filed 1-15-09; 8:45 am]
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