Application To Export Electric Energy; Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., 59532-59533 [E9-27655]

Download as PDF 59532 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 18, 2009 / Notices Authority: Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), Public Law 110–140. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2009. Cathy Zoi, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. E9–27597 Filed 11–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–275–B] Application To Export Electric Energy; NorthPoint Energy Solutions Inc. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. SUMMARY: NorthPoint Energy Solutions Inc. (NorthPoint) 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 December 18, 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 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 April 8, 2003, DOE issued Order No. EA–275 authorizing NorthPoint to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer using existing international electric transmission facilities for two years. On December 10, 2004, DOE issued Order No. EA–275–A, which renewed NorthPoint’s authority for a five-year period, effective April 8, 2005. That authorization will expire on April 8, 2010. On November 2, 2009, NorthPoint filed an application with DOE to renew the export authority contained in Order VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:30 Nov 17, 2009 Jkt 220001 No. EA–275–A and has requested a tenyear term. The electric energy which NorthPoint proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies and other entities within the United States. Each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by NorthPoint has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. 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 NorthPoint application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–275–B. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Douglas F. John and Elizabeth A. Zembruski, John & Hengerer, 1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20036 and General Counsel of SaskPower—Law, Land and Regulatory Affairs, 2025 Victoria Ave., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 0S1. 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 November 12, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E9–27656 Filed 11–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket Nos. EA–247–C and 248–C] Application To Export Electric Energy; Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Application. SUMMARY: Under two separate applications, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (Constellation) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico and 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 December 18, 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. 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 November 13, 2001, DOE issued Order No. EA–247 authorizing Constellation to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer for a two year period. DOE has twice renewed Constellation’s authority to export. The most recent authorization, in Order No. EA–247–B, will expire on April 8, 2010. On October 27, 2009, Constellation applied to DOE to renew the authorization contained in Order No. EA–247–B for an additional five-year term. On November 26, 2001, DOE issued Order No. EA–248 which authorized Constellation to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. That Order was also twice-renewed and will expire on April 8, 2010. On October 27, 2009, Constellation applied to DOE to renew the authorization contained in Order No. EA–247–B for an additional fiveyear term. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 221 / Wednesday, November 18, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES The electric energy which Constellation proposes to export to Mexico and Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies and other entities within the United States. Each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by Constellation has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. 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 Constellation application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–247–C. Comments on the Constellation application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–248–C. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Joseph Donovan, Senior Counsel, Constellation Energy Resources, LLC on behalf of Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21202. 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 these applications 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 November 12, 2009. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59532-59533]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27655]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket Nos. EA-247-C and 248-C]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Constellation NewEnergy, 
Inc.

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

ACTION: Notice of Application.

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SUMMARY: Under two separate applications, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. 
(Constellation) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy 
from the United States to Mexico and 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 December 18, 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 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 November 13, 2001, DOE issued Order No. EA-247 authorizing 
Constellation to transmit electric energy from the United States to 
Mexico as a power marketer for a two year period. DOE has twice renewed 
Constellation's authority to export. The most recent authorization, in 
Order No. EA-247-B, will expire on April 8, 2010. On October 27, 2009, 
Constellation applied to DOE to renew the authorization contained in 
Order No. EA-247-B for an additional five-year term.
    On November 26, 2001, DOE issued Order No. EA-248 which authorized 
Constellation to transmit electric energy from the United States to 
Canada as a power marketer. That Order was also twice-renewed and will 
expire on April 8, 2010. On October 27, 2009, Constellation applied to 
DOE to renew the authorization contained in Order No. EA-247-B for an 
additional five-year term.

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    The electric energy which Constellation proposes to export to 
Mexico and Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric 
utilities, Federal power marketing agencies and other entities within 
the United States. Each of the international transmission facilities to 
be utilized by Constellation has previously been authorized by a 
Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as 
amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third 
parties.
    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 Constellation application to export electric energy 
to Mexico should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-247-C. Comments 
on the Constellation application to export electric energy to Canada 
should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-248-C. Additional copies 
are to be filed directly with Joseph Donovan, Senior Counsel, 
Constellation Energy Resources, LLC on behalf of Constellation 
NewEnergy, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21202. 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 these applications 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 November 12, 2009.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. E9-27655 Filed 11-17-09; 8:45 am]
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