Application to Export Electric Energy; Hunt Electric Power Marketing, L.L.C., 29197-29198 [E9-14446]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/ Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209–2133. Dated: May 31, 2009. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14427 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. PP–89–2] Application To Amend Presidential Permit; Bangor Hydro-Electric Company AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. Bangor Hydro-Electric Company (BHE) has applied to amend the Presidential permit issued in Order No. PP–89–1. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before July 20, 2009. SUMMARY: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE–20), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lamont Jackson (Program Office) at 202–586–0808, or by e-mail to Lamont.Jackson@hq.doe.gov, or Michael T. Skinker (Program Attorney) at 202– 586–2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of facilities at the international border of the United States for the transmission of electric energy between the United States and a foreign country is prohibited in the absence of a Presidential permit issued pursuant to mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 Executive Order (EO) 10485, as amended by EO 12038. On December 30, 2005, DOE issued a Presidential permit to BHE in Order No. PP–89–1, authorizing it to construct a 345,000-volt (345-kV) transmission line that originates at BHE’s Orrington, Maine, substation and extends approximately 85 miles eastward crossing the U.S. international border with Canada in the vicinity of Baileyville, Maine. Article 3 of that Order limited operation of the permitted facilities, in combination with the 345kV international transmission line owned by Maine Electric Power Company (MEPCo; Presidential Permit PP–43), to an instantaneous rate of transmission of 1,000 MW in the import mode and 400 MW in the export mode. On April 17, 2009, BHE applied to DOE to amend Presidential Permit PP– 89–1 by increasing the export limit contained in Article 3 from 400 MW to 550 MW. To support its application, BHE has provided engineering studies that demonstrate that the addition of the PP–89–1 facilities, along with upgrades to the MEPCo 345-kV international transmission facility, can allow for scheduled electric power flows across the New Brunswick-New England Interface in continuous quantities up to 550 MW in the export mode. When DOE issues electricity export authorizations or Presidential permits, it routinely places limits on the amount of power allowed to be exported or transmitted over a permitted international transmission line. DOE usually defines these power limits as the ‘‘maximum instantaneous rate of transmission.’’ In its application, BHE also has requested that DOE change the way it refers to this limit to ‘‘scheduled rate of transmission.’’ BHE asserts that this is a clearer description of how energy is scheduled and actually flows over the power system in North America. BHE’s application further asserts that ‘‘an instantaneous flow that exceeds a scheduled flow for a short period presents no material reliability risk.’’ DOE specifically seeks comment on the appropriateness of using this new way of referring to the power limits placed in export authorizations and Presidential permits. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding 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 (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29197 each comment, petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the date listed above. Additional copies of such petitions to intervene or protests also should be filed directly with: Mr. Robert J.S. Hanf, Bangor Hydro Electric Co., 21 Telcom Drive, Bangor, ME 04402; and Mr. James Spurr, Emera, Inc., 1894 Barrington Street, Barrington Tower, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J2A8. Before a Presidential permit may be granted or amended, DOE must determine that the proposed action will 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 or amendment, 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/permitting/ electricity_imports_exports.htm. Upon reaching the home page, select ‘‘Pending Applications.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–14447 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–357] Application to Export Electric Energy; Hunt Electric Power Marketing, L.L.C. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Hunt Electric Power Marketing, L.L.C. (HEPM) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before July 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 29198 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices 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. Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require authorization under section 202(e) of the FPA (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 4, 2009, DOE received an application from HEPM for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer. HEMP proposes to deliver electric power to Mexico over any international transmission facility authorized by Presidential permit that is appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. The electric energy which HEPM proposes to export to Mexico would be surplus to the needs of the selling entities. HEPM has requested an electricity export authorization with a 5year term. 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 HEPM application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–357. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Maria Coello, Hunt Electric Power Marketing, L.L.C., 1900 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201 and James M. Bushee, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Austin Centre, 701 Brazos Street, Suite 970, Austin, TX 78701–3232. 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. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 June 16, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–14446 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Certification Notice—220] Office Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; Notice of Filing of SelfCertification of Coal Capability Under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act AGENCY: Office Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of filing. On February 6, 2009, the Florida Municipal Power Agency, as owner of a new base load electric powerplant, submitted a coal capability self-certification to the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to section 201(d) of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 (FUA), as amended, and DOE regulations in 10 CFR 501.60, 61. Section 201(d) of FUA requires DOE to publish a notice of receipt of selfcertifications in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Copies of coal capability self-certification filings are available for public inspection, upon request, in the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code OE–20, Room 8G–024, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell at (202) 586–9624. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title II of FUA, as amended (42 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), provides that no new base load electric powerplant may be constructed or operated without the capability to use coal or another alternate fuel as a primary energy source. Pursuant to FUA section 201(d), in order to meet the requirement of coal capability, the owner or operator of such a facility proposing to use natural gas or petroleum as its primary energy source shall certify to the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) prior to construction, or prior to operation as a base load electric SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 powerplant, that such powerplant has the capability to use coal or another alternate fuel. Such certification establishes compliance with FUA section 201(a) as of the date it is filed with the Secretary. The Secretary is required to publish a notice in the Federal Register reciting that the certification has been filed. The following owner of a proposed new base load electric powerplant has filed a self-certification of coalcapability with DOE pursuant to FUA section 201(d) and in accordance with DOE regulations in 10 CFR 501.60, 61: Operator: Florida Municipal Power Agency. Capacity: 300 megawatts (MW). Plant Location: Cane Island Power Park in Osceola County, Florida. In-Service Date: June 2011. Issued in Washington, DC on June 15, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–14445 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2660–024] Domtar Maine Corporation; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests June 15, 2009. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: New License. b. Project No.: 2660–024. c. Date Filed: March 19, 2009. d. Applicant: Domtar Maine Corporation. e. Name of Project: Forest City Project. f. Location: On Forest City Stream, a tributary of the St. Croix River in Washington and Aroostock Counties, Maine and Canada. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Scott Beal, Domtar Maine Corporation, 144 Main Street, Baileyville, Maine 04694, (207) 427–4004. i. FERC Contact: John Costello, (202) 502–6119. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 117 (Friday, June 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29197-29198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14446]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-357]


Application to Export Electric Energy; Hunt Electric Power 
Marketing, L.L.C.

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

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Hunt Electric Power Marketing, L.L.C. (HEPM) has applied for 
authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico 
pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted 
on or before July 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be

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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 by the Department of Energy 
(DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require 
authorization under section 202(e) of the FPA (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On June 4, 2009, DOE received an application from HEPM for 
authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico 
as a power marketer. HEMP proposes to deliver electric power to Mexico 
over any international transmission facility authorized by Presidential 
permit that is appropriate for open access transmission by third 
parties. The electric energy which HEPM proposes to export to Mexico 
would be surplus to the needs of the selling entities. HEPM has 
requested an electricity export authorization with a 5-year term.
    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 HEPM application to export electric energy to 
Mexico should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-357. Additional 
copies are to be filed directly with Maria Coello, Hunt Electric Power 
Marketing, L.L.C., 1900 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201 and James 
M. Bushee, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Austin Centre, 701 Brazos 
Street, Suite 970, Austin, TX 78701-3232. 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 June 16, 2009.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. E9-14446 Filed 6-18-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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