National Action Plan on Demand Response; Notice of Technical Conferences, 49376-49377 [E9-23289]

Download as PDF 49376 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 186 / Monday, September 28, 2009 / Notices Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–23282 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI09–13–000] Clayton Silver Mines, Inc.; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES September 18, 2009. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Petition for Declaratory Order. b. Docket No: DI09–13–000. c. Date Filed: September 2, 2009. d. Applicant: Clayton Silver Mines, Inc. e. Name of Project: Clayton Silver Mine Hydro Project. f. Location: The Clayton Silver Mine Hydro Project is located on Kinnikinic Creek, near Clayton, in Custer County, Idaho, affecting T. 11 N, R. 17 E, sec. 13, Boise Meridian. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. Applicant Contact: Robert B. Corrigan, 59 N. Sierra View Way, Eagle, ID 83622; telephone: (208) 761–8492; Fax: (208) 938–0193; e-mail: www.ppaidco@msn.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, (202) 502–8768, or E-mail address: henry.ecton@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: October 19, 2009. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426. Comments, protests, and/or interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary’s VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Sep 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 Office. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘e-Filing link. Please include the docket number (DI09–13–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The Clayton Silver Mines Hydro project consists of: (1) A powerhouse containing a 600-kW Pelton wheel and generator; (2) an 18inch-diameter, 9,500-foot-long penstock; (3) a 15-foot-long tailrace, emptying into Kinnikinic Creek; and (4) appurtenant facilities. The proposed project will be connected to an interstate grid. The project will not occupy federal lands. When a Petition for Declaratory Order is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre-1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘Docket#’’ and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3372, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents — Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, AND/OR ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–23284 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD09–10–000] National Action Plan on Demand Response; Notice of Technical Conferences September 18, 2009. Take notice that Commission Staff will hold two technical conferences to support the development of the National Action Plan on Demand Response. The first technical conference will take place on October 22, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time in the Commission Meeting Room at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The second technical conference will take place on October 27, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time in Portland, OR. Commissioners may attend. The conferences will be open to the public, and all interested persons are invited to participate. For logistical purposes, staff requests those planning to attend preregister via an electronic form: for Washington, https://www.ferc.gov/ whats-new/registration/nap-10–22form.asp; for Portland, https:// www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ nap-10–27-form.asp. Advance registration is not required to participate. E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 186 / Monday, September 28, 2009 / Notices Section 529 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) 1 directed the Commission to develop a National Action Plan on Demand Response (National Action Plan). The purpose of these technical conferences is to elicit further input from interested stakeholders on the possible elements of the National Action Plan as discussed in the Discussion Draft on Possible Elements of a National Action Plan on Demand Response (Discussion Draft) to be released for comment prior to the technical conferences. The Discussion Draft will be noticed at https://www.ferc.gov when it is available. In addition, the Commission seeks input from a broad range of industry stakeholders, state regulatory utility commissioners, and non-governmental groups regarding the best ways to meet the objectives that Congress identified for the National Action Plan: (1) Identification of requirements for technical assistance to States to allow them to maximize the amount of demand response resources that can be developed and deployed; (2) design and identification of requirements for implementation of a national communications program that includes broad-based customer education and support; (3) development or identification of analytical tools, information, model regulatory provisions, model contracts, and other support materials for use by customers, States, utilities and demand response providers.2 Commission Staff will draw on the comments received and the discussion at the technical conferences to prepare a draft of the National Action Plan. There will be panel sessions in the morning of the technical conferences to discuss the overall approach to and scope of the National Action Plan, followed by afternoon breakout sessions that will focus on each of the three statutory objectives above. A closing plenary session will summarize the break-out discussions to identify possible areas of consensus. Those interested in speaking on the morning panels at the conferences should notify the Commission by September 25, 2009 by completing an online form describing the elements that they will address: for Washington, https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/nap-10–22-speakerform.asp; for Portland, https:// www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ nap-10–27-speaker-form.asp. Due to 1 Public Law 110–140, § 529, 121 Stat. 1492, 1664 (to be codified at National Energy Conservation Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 8241–8287d, 8279). 2 Id. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Sep 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 time constraints, we may not be able to accommodate all those interested in speaking on panels. Panel speakers will be invited so as to balance stakeholder interests. However, all conference attendees are invited to participate in the break-out session discussions and the plenary session. A detailed agenda, including panel speakers, will be published at a later date. The technical conferences represent one of the means for stakeholders to provide input on the National Action Plan. Those interested will also have an opportunity to submit comments on the Discussion Draft and the technical conferences. The Commission will establish the comment period and provide instructions for submitting comments at a later date. The morning panel sessions and the plenary session of the conferences will be transcribed. Transcripts of the conferences will be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202–347–3700 or 1– 800–336–6646). A free Web cast of the morning panel sessions and the closing plenary session of the Washington conference will be available. A free Web cast (audio only) of the morning panel sessions and the closing plenary session of the Portland conference will be also available. Anyone with Internet access interested in listening to the Washington conference or Portland conference can do so by navigating to https://www.ferc.gov’s Calendar of Events and locating the appropriate event in the Calendar. The events will contain a link to the applicable Web cast option. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the Washington Web casts and offers the option of listening to the conferences via phonebridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit https:// www.CapitolConnection.org or call 703– 993–3100. The transcripts will be available for free on the Commission’s eLibrary system and on the Calendar of Events approximately one week after the conference. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or (202) 208–1659 (TTY), or send a FAX PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49377 to (202) 208–2106 with the required accommodations. For further information about these conferences, please contact: Caroline Daly (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. (202) 502– 8931. Caroline.Daly@ferc.gov. Christina Switzer (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel—Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. (202) 502– 6379. Christina.Switzer@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–23289 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Farm Credit Administration Board; Regular Meeting AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board). DATE AND TIME: The regular meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on October 15, 2009, from 9 a.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland E. Smith, Secretary to the Farm Credit Administration Board, (703) 883– 4009, TTY (703) 883–4056. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open to the public (limited space available), and parts will be closed to the public. In order to increase the accessibility to Board meetings, persons requiring assistance should make arrangements in advance. The matters to be considered at the meeting are: Open Session A. Approval of Minutes • September 11, 2009. B. New Business • Regulatory Burden—Final Notice. C. Reports • Office of Examination (OE) Quarterly Report. E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD09-10-000]


National Action Plan on Demand Response; Notice of Technical 
Conferences

September 18, 2009.
    Take notice that Commission Staff will hold two technical 
conferences to support the development of the National Action Plan on 
Demand Response. The first technical conference will take place on 
October 22, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time in the Commission 
Meeting Room at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The second technical conference will 
take place on October 27, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time in 
Portland, OR. Commissioners may attend. The conferences will be open to 
the public, and all interested persons are invited to participate. For 
logistical purposes, staff requests those planning to attend pre-
register via an electronic form: for Washington, https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/nap-10-22-form.asp; for Portland, https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/nap-10-27-form.asp. Advance 
registration is not required to participate.

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    Section 529 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 
(EISA) \1\ directed the Commission to develop a National Action Plan on 
Demand Response (National Action Plan). The purpose of these technical 
conferences is to elicit further input from interested stakeholders on 
the possible elements of the National Action Plan as discussed in the 
Discussion Draft on Possible Elements of a National Action Plan on 
Demand Response (Discussion Draft) to be released for comment prior to 
the technical conferences. The Discussion Draft will be noticed at 
https://www.ferc.gov when it is available. In addition, the Commission 
seeks input from a broad range of industry stakeholders, state 
regulatory utility commissioners, and non-governmental groups regarding 
the best ways to meet the objectives that Congress identified for the 
National Action Plan: (1) Identification of requirements for technical 
assistance to States to allow them to maximize the amount of demand 
response resources that can be developed and deployed; (2) design and 
identification of requirements for implementation of a national 
communications program that includes broad-based customer education and 
support; (3) development or identification of analytical tools, 
information, model regulatory provisions, model contracts, and other 
support materials for use by customers, States, utilities and demand 
response providers.\2\ Commission Staff will draw on the comments 
received and the discussion at the technical conferences to prepare a 
draft of the National Action Plan.
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    \1\ Public Law 110-140, Sec.  529, 121 Stat. 1492, 1664 (to be 
codified at National Energy Conservation Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 8241-
8287d, 8279).
    \2\ Id.
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    There will be panel sessions in the morning of the technical 
conferences to discuss the overall approach to and scope of the 
National Action Plan, followed by afternoon breakout sessions that will 
focus on each of the three statutory objectives above. A closing 
plenary session will summarize the break-out discussions to identify 
possible areas of consensus.
    Those interested in speaking on the morning panels at the 
conferences should notify the Commission by September 25, 2009 by 
completing an online form describing the elements that they will 
address: for Washington, https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/nap-10-22-speaker-form.asp; for Portland, https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/nap-10-27-speaker-form.asp. Due to time constraints, 
we may not be able to accommodate all those interested in speaking on 
panels. Panel speakers will be invited so as to balance stakeholder 
interests. However, all conference attendees are invited to participate 
in the break-out session discussions and the plenary session. A 
detailed agenda, including panel speakers, will be published at a later 
date.
    The technical conferences represent one of the means for 
stakeholders to provide input on the National Action Plan. Those 
interested will also have an opportunity to submit comments on the 
Discussion Draft and the technical conferences. The Commission will 
establish the comment period and provide instructions for submitting 
comments at a later date.
    The morning panel sessions and the plenary session of the 
conferences will be transcribed. Transcripts of the conferences will be 
immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202-
347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646). A free Web cast of the morning panel 
sessions and the closing plenary session of the Washington conference 
will be available. A free Web cast (audio only) of the morning panel 
sessions and the closing plenary session of the Portland conference 
will be also available. Anyone with Internet access interested in 
listening to the Washington conference or Portland conference can do so 
by navigating to https://www.ferc.gov's Calendar of Events and locating 
the appropriate event in the Calendar. The events will contain a link 
to the applicable Web cast option. The Capitol Connection provides 
technical support for the Washington Web casts and offers the option of 
listening to the conferences via phone-bridge for a fee. If you have 
any questions, visit https://www.CapitolConnection.org or call 703-993-
3100. The transcripts will be available for free on the Commission's 
eLibrary system and on the Calendar of Events approximately one week 
after the conference.
    There is an ``eSubscription'' link on the Web site that enables 
subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to 
a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, 
please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll 
free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please 
send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208-
3372 (voice) or (202) 208-1659 (TTY), or send a FAX to (202) 208-2106 
with the required accommodations.
    For further information about these conferences, please contact:

Caroline Daly (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and 
Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. (202) 502-8931. Caroline.Daly@ferc.gov.
Christina Switzer (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel--
Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. (202) 502-6379. Christina.Switzer@ferc.gov.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-23289 Filed 9-25-09; 8:45 am]
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