Notice of Amended Filing; PacifiCorp, 52797-52798 [E9-24578]

Download as PDF 52797 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 14, 2009 / Notices seek to develop a timely review process for siting of proposed electric transmission facilities. The regulations provide for, among other things, an extensive pre-application process that will facilitate maximum participation from all interested entities and individuals to provide them with a reasonable opportunity to present their views and recommendations, with respect to the need for and impact of the facilities, early in the planning stages of the proposed facilities as required under FPA section 216(d). Additionally, under FPA section 216(b)(1)(C), FERC has the authority to issue a permit to construct electric transmission facilities if a state has withheld approval for more than a year or has conditioned its approval in such a manner that it will not significantly reduce transmission congestion or is not economically feasible. FERC envisions that, under certain circumstances, the Commission’s review of the proposed facilities may take place after one year of the state’s review. Accordingly, under section 50.6(e)(3) the Commission will not accept applications until one year after the state’s review and then from applicants who can demonstrate that a state may withhold or condition approval of proposed facilities to such an extent that the facilities will not be constructed.2 In cases where FERC’s jurisdiction rests on FPA section 216(b)(1)(C),3 the pre-filing process should not commence until one year after the relevant State applications have been filed. This will give the States one full year to process an application without any intervening Federal proceedings, including both the prefiling and application processes. Once that year is complete, an applicant may seek to commence FERC’s pre-filing process. Thereafter, once the pre-filing process is complete, the applicant may submit its application for a construction permit. The environmental report includes information on areas such as: aquatic life, wildlife, and vegetation and the expected impacts on them; cultural resources; socioeconomics; geological resources; soils, land use, recreation, and aesthetics; alternatives; buildings; and reliability and safety. Without the information collection, FERC would not be able to fulfill its statutory mandates to review requests for permits for transmission facilities, and to coordinate related Federal authorizations. Action: FERC is requesting a threeyear extension of the current FERC–729 reporting requirements, with no change. Burden Statement: The estimated, annual public reporting burden for FERC–729 follows. Annual No. of respondents Average No. of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total annual burden hours (1) FERC information collection (2) (3) (1) × (2) × (3) 10 1 9,600 96,000 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES FERC–729 ....................................................................................................... The total estimated annual cost burden 4 to respondents is $7,680,000 (96,000 hours × $80 per hour 4). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; (4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5) searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collection of information; and (7) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 2 However, the Commission will not issue a permit authorizing construction of the proposed facilities until, among other things, it finds that the state has, in fact, withheld approval for more than a year or had so conditioned its approval. 3 In all other instances (i.e., where the state does not have jurisdiction to act or otherwise to consider interstate benefits, or the applicant does not qualify to apply for a permit with the State because it does not serve end use customers in the State), the prefiling process may be commenced at any time. 4 Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics ‘‘Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008–09 Edition,’’ Occupational Employment Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wages, for May 2008, for Lawyers (23–1011), posted at https:// VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:35 Oct 13, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–24575 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER09–408–000; ER09–408– 001] Notice of Amended Filing; PacifiCorp October 6, 2009. Take notice that on October 5, 2009, PacifiCorp submitted a filing consisting of 12 unexecuted transmission service agreements between PacifiCorp and CEP Funding, LLC. This filing modifies PacifiCorp’s December 12, 2008 filing in this proceeding. www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes231011.htm), FERC is using $80 per hour. Other professions (such as engineers and administrators) are involved in preparing the filing. We are using $80 per hour as a high-end figure to include all of the professions involved with preparation of the filing. E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1 52798 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 14, 2009 / Notices Any person desiring to intervene or to protest either of these filings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. 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. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 26, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–24578 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES October 6, 2009. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER09–938–002. Applicants: Central Maine Power Company. Description: Central Maine Power Company’s Compliance Filing. Filed Date: 10/06/2009. Accession Number: 20091006–5082. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:35 Oct 13, 2009 Jkt 220001 Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER09–1540–001. Applicants: Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Description: Compliance Refund Report Twenty-Sixth Quarterly Filing of Facilities Agreements between PG&E and CCSF. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–5075. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER09–1715–002. Applicants: Employers’ Energy Alliance of Pennsylvan. Description: Employers’ Energy Alliance of Pennsylvania, Inc submits a Notice of Succession. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–0088. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER09–1747–001. Applicants: Fox Islands Electric Cooperative Inc. Description: Fox Islands Electric Cooperative, Inc submits application for authorization to engage in sales at market based rates and associated requests for waivers etc. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091006–0001. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–27–000. Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System. Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits Original Sheet 3816 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume 1 to be effective 1/1/10. Filed Date: 10/02/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–0080. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 23, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–28–000. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: The California Independent System Operator submits Third Revised Sheet 590 et al to FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth Replacement Volume 1 to be effective 12/2/09. Filed Date: 10/02/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–0079. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 23, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–29–000. Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Description: Southwest Power Pool, Inc submits revised pages to its Open Access Transmission Tariff or to implement rate changes for Lincoln Electric System and Omaha Public Power District etc. PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–0089. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–30–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: PJM Interconnection, LLC submits nine executed Wholesale Market Participation Agreements with Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc et al. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091005–0090. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–31–000. Applicants: Black Hills Power, Inc. Description: Black Hills Power, Inc submits Agreement for Interconnection Service between Black Hills Power and Black Hills Wyoming LLC. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091006–0015. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Docket Numbers: ER10–32–000. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. Description: California Independent System Operator Corporation submits petition for limited waiver of tariff provisions and request for expedited Commission Order. Filed Date: 10/05/2009. Accession Number: 20091006–0016. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2009. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52797-52798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24578]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. ER09-408-000; ER09-408-001]


Notice of Amended Filing; PacifiCorp

October 6, 2009.
    Take notice that on October 5, 2009, PacifiCorp submitted a filing 
consisting of 12 unexecuted transmission service agreements between 
PacifiCorp and CEP Funding, LLC. This filing modifies PacifiCorp's 
December 12, 2008 filing in this proceeding.

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    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest either of these 
filings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). 
Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the 
appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants 
parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must 
file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. 
Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the 
comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve 
a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this 
proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and 
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an 
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the 
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. 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.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 26, 2009.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-24578 Filed 10-13-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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