Application To Export Electric Energy; H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc., 33610-33611 [2010-14198]

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[FR Doc. 2010–14238 Filed 6–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–182–C] Application To Export Electric Energy; H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc. (HQUS) 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 (FPA). DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before July 14, 2010. 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: Christopher Lawrence (Program Office) 202–586–5260 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 August 21, 1998, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. EA– 182, which authorized HQUS to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer using existing international transmission facilities for a five-year term. DOE renewed the HQUS export authorization on August 21, 2000, in Order No. EA–182–A and again on E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 113 / Monday, June 14, 2010 / Notices August 19, 2005, in Order No. EA–182– B. That Order will expire on August 21, 2010. On May 13, 2010, HQUS filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–182–B for an additional five-year term. The electric energy that HQUS proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies and other entities within the United States. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by HQUS have previously been authorized by Presidential permits 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 HQUS application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA–182–C. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Helene Cossette, Hydro-Quebec Production, 75, boulevard Rene-Levesque West, 17th Floor, Montreal Canada H2Z 1A4 and Jerry L. Pfeffer, Skaden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 1440 New York Avenue, NW., 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 emailing Odessa Hopkins at Odessa.Hopkins @hq.doe.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2010. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2010–14198 Filed 6–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:40 Jun 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Implementing the National Broadband Plan by Empowering Consumers and the Smart Grid: Data Access, Third Party Use, and Privacy Department of Energy. Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On May 11, 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DOE in understanding current and potential practices and policies for the states and other entities to empower consumers (and perhaps others) through access to detailed energy information in electronic form—including real-time information from smart meters, historical consumption data, and pricing and billing information. DOE will hold a public meeting as part of this request for information. DATES: The Department will hold a public meeting on June 29, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Washington, DC. Any person wishing to speak at the public meeting should submit a request to do so before 4 p.m., June 25, 2010. If there are time constraints, those who have submitted a request will be given preference. Written comments are welcome, especially following the public meeting, and should be submitted by July 12, 2010 and reply comments by July 26, 2010. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 8e069, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Please note that foreign nationals participating in the public meeting are subject to advance security screening procedures. If a foreign national wishes to participate in the public meeting, please inform DOE of this fact as soon as possible by contacting Katharine Dickerson at 202–586–5281 so that the necessary procedures can be completed. Interested persons may submit comments, identified by ‘‘NBP RFI: Data Access,’’ by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: broadband@hq.doe.gov. Include ‘‘NBP RFI: Data Access’’ in the subject line of the message. Mail: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6A245, Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen C. McLaughlin, Senior Legal PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33611 Advisor to the General Counsel (202) 586–5281; broadband@hq.doe.gov. For Media Inquires you may contact Jen Stutsman at 202–586–4940 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 11, 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DOE in understanding current and potential practices and policies for the states and other entities to empower consumers (and perhaps others) through access to detailed energy information in electronic form—including real-time information from smart meters, historical consumption data, and pricing and billing information. (75 FR 26203) The request for information asked interested parties, including industry, consumer groups and state governments, to report on state efforts to enact Smart Grid privacy and data collection policies. The request for information also sought input regarding individual electric utility practices and policies regarding data access and collection; third party access to detailed energy information; and the role of the consumer in balancing the benefits of access and privacy. Finally, the request for information sought comment on what policies and practices should guide policymakers in determining who can access consumers’ energy information and under what conditions. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2010. Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2010–14251 Filed 6–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Implementing the National Broadband Plan by Studying the Communications Requirements of Electric Utilities To Inform Federal Smart Grid Policy Department of Energy. Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On May 11, 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DOE in understanding the communications requirements of utilities. DOE will hold a public meeting as part of this Request for Information. DATES: The Department will hold a public meeting on June 17, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Washington, DC. Any person wishing to speak at the public meeting should submit a request to do so before 4 p.m., June 15, 2010. E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 113 (Monday, June 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33610-33611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14198]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-182-C]


Application To Export Electric Energy; H.Q. Energy Services 
(U.S.) Inc.

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

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc. (HQUS) 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 (FPA).

DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted 
on or before July 14, 2010.

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: Christopher Lawrence (Program Office) 
202-586-5260 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 August 21, 1998, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. 
EA-182, which authorized HQUS to transmit electric energy from the 
United States to Canada as a power marketer using existing 
international transmission facilities for a five-year term. DOE renewed 
the HQUS export authorization on August 21, 2000, in Order No. EA-182-A 
and again on

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August 19, 2005, in Order No. EA-182-B. That Order will expire on 
August 21, 2010. On May 13, 2010, HQUS filed an application with DOE 
for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA-182-B for 
an additional five-year term.
    The electric energy that HQUS proposes to export to Canada would be 
surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power 
marketing agencies and other entities within the United States. The 
existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by HQUS 
have previously been authorized by Presidential permits 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 HQUS application to export electric energy to 
Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-182-C. Additional 
copies are to be filed directly with Helene Cossette, Hydro-Quebec 
Production, 75, boulevard Rene-Levesque West, 17th Floor, Montreal 
Canada H2Z 1A4 and Jerry L. Pfeffer, Skaden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & 
Flom LLP, 1440 New York Avenue, NW., 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 emailing Odessa Hopkins at 
Odessa.Hopkins@hq.doe.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2010.
Anthony J. Como,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. 2010-14198 Filed 6-11-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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