Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc., 6607-6608 [E9-2808]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. In addition, DOE must consider the environmental impacts of the proposed action (i.e., granting the Presidential permit, with any conditions and limitations, or denying the permit) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. DOE also must obtain the concurrences of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense before taking final action on a Presidential permit application. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above. In addition, the application may be reviewed or downloaded electronically at https:// www.oe.energy.gov/permits_ pending.htm. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Siting and Permitting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–2789 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–257–C] Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services, Inc. erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Emera Energy Services, Inc. (EES) 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. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before March 12, 2009. 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 and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 On April 5, 2002, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–257 authorizing EES to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer, primarily using international transmission facilities located at the United States border with Canada in the States of Maine and Vermont. That Order was renewed on April 5, 2004, in Order No. EA–257–A, and amended on May 17, 2007, in Order No. EA–257–B, to add additional existing international transmission facilities to the list of authorized export points. The current export authorization will expire on April 5, 2009. On January 28, 2009, EES filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contained in Order No. EA–257–B for an additional five-year term. The electric energy which EES proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the United States. EES will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities owned by Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, 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, Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by EES has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings 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 EES application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA– 257–C. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Rebecca Gasek, Emera Energy Services, Inc., 1894 Barrington PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6607 Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2A8 and Wendy N. Reed, Deborah C. Brentani, Wright & Talisman, P.C., 1200 G Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. 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 DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact 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, by accessing the program Web site at https://www.oe. energy.gov/permits_pending.htm, or by e-mailing Odessa Hopkins at Odessa.Hopkins@hq.doe.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–2792 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–287–A] Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc. (ESS#1) 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. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before March 12, 2009. 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 and require authorization under section E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 6608 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 19, 2004, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA–287 authorizing EES#1 to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer using international transmission facilities located at the United States border with Canada. That authorization will expire on April 19, 2009. On January 28, 2009, EES#1 filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contained in Order No. EA–287 for an additional five-year term. The electric energy which EES#1 proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the United States. EES#1 will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities owned by Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, 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, Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by EES#1 has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings 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 EES#1 application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–287–A. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Rebecca Gasek, Emera Energy Services, Inc., 1894 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2A8 and Wendy N. Reed, Deborah C. Brentani, Wright & Talisman, P.C., 1200 G Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. A final decision will be made on this VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by 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, by accessing the program Web site at https://www.oe. energy.gov/permits_pending.htm, or by e-mailing Odessa Hopkins at Odessa.Hopkins@hq.doe.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2009. Anthony J. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melea Baker, Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research, SC–21/ Germantown Building; U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone (301) 903–7486, (E-mail: Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov). Update on Extreme Scale Science Workshops Cyber Security R&D Planning Realizing Petascale Computing ESnet Update ASCAC Subcommittee Updates Public Comment Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Gordon Bell Petascale Application— Superconductors International Collaboration INCITE User Perspective Public Comment Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Melea Baker via FAX at 301–903–4846 or via e-mail (Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov). 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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-287-A]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. 
Subsidiary No. 1, Inc.

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

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc. (ESS1) 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.

DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted 
on or before March 12, 2009.

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 and require authorization 
under section

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202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On April 19, 2004, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. 
EA-287 authorizing EES1 to transmit electric energy from the 
United States to Canada as a power marketer using international 
transmission facilities located at the United States border with 
Canada. That authorization will expire on April 19, 2009. On January 
28, 2009, EES1 filed an application with DOE to renew the 
export authority contained in Order No. EA-287 for an additional five-
year term.
    The electric energy which EES1 proposes to export to 
Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, 
Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the United 
States.
    EES1 will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada 
over the international transmission facilities owned by Bangor Hydro-
Electric Company, 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, 
Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co.
    The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of 
the international transmission facilities to be utilized by 
EES1 has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit 
issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended.
    Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to these 
proceedings 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 EES1 application to export electric energy 
to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-287-A. Additional 
copies are to be filed directly with Rebecca Gasek, Emera Energy 
Services, Inc., 1894 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 
B3J 2A8 and Wendy N. Reed, Deborah C. Brentani, Wright & Talisman, 
P.C., 1200 G Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. 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 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, by 
accessing the program Web site at https://www.oe.energy.gov/permits_
pending.htm, or by e-mailing Odessa Hopkins at 
Odessa.Hopkins@hq.doe.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2009.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. E9-2808 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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