Annual Update of Filing Fees, 9641-9642 [2011-3811]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary 7 CFR Part 2 Delegation of Authority to Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Office of the Secretary, USDA. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: This rule reaffirms the delegation of authority from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics for requests for the United States Department of Agriculture Interested Government Agency (IGA) support for waivers of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). DATES: Effective Date: February 22, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Groves, Foreign Visitor Specialist, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705, (301) 504–4832. 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[FR Doc. 2011–1819 Filed 2–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 9641 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 381 [Docket No. RM11–5–000] Annual Update of Filing Fees February 14, 2011. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy. ACTION: Final Rule; annual update of Commission filing fees. AGENCY: In accordance with 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission issues this update of its filing fees. This Final Rule provides the yearly update using data in the Commission’s Management, Administrative, and Payroll System to calculate the new fees. The purpose of updating is to adjust the fees on the basis of the Commission’s costs for Fiscal Year 2010. DATES: Effective Date: March 24, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond D. Johnson Jr., Office of the Executive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 42–66, Washington, DC 20426. 202–502–8402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Document Availability: In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the Internet through FERC’s Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov) and in FERC’s Public Reference Room during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426. From FERC’s Web site on the Internet, this information is available in the eLibrary (formerly FERRIS). The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field and follow other directions on the search page. User assistance is available for eLibrary and other aspects of FERC’s Web site during normal business hours. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22FER1.SGM 22FER1 9642 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Annual Update of Filing Fees in Part 381; Annual Update of Filing Fees The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is issuing this Final Rule to update filing fees that the Commission assesses for specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. Pursuant to 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission is establishing updated fees on the basis of the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2010 costs. The adjusted fees announced in this notice are effective March 24, 2011. The Commission has determined, with the concurrence of the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget, that this Final Rule is not a major rule within the meaning of section 251 of Subtitle E of Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The Commission is submitting this Final Rule to both houses of the United States Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. The new fee schedule is as follows: FEES APPLICABLE TO THE NATURAL GAS POLICY ACT 1. Petitions for rate approval pursuant to 18 CFR 284.123(b)(2). (18 CFR 381.403) ................................ 4. Written legal interpretations by the Office of General Counsel. (18 CFR 381.305(a)) $6,750. FEES APPLICABLE TO NATURAL GAS PIPELINES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P $1,000.* DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR * This fee has not been changed. FEES APPLICABLE TO COGENERATORS AND SMALL POWER PRODUCERS [SATS No. AL–075–FOR; Docket No. OSM– 2010–0009] $20,240. 22,920. List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 381 Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Charles H. Schneider, Executive Director. In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends Part 381, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below. 1. The authority citation for Part 381 continues to read as follows: ■ $23,540. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717w; 16 U.S.C. 791–828c, 2601–2645; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1–85. § 381.302 2. Review of a Department of Energy remedial order: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY $0–9,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b)) $10,000–29,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b)) ............................ $10,000–29,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b)) ............................ $30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.303(a)) ............................ 600 34,370 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES 16:03 Feb 18, 2011 [Amended] ■ § 381.304 [Amended] 4. In 381.304, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ‘‘$17,710’’ and adding ‘‘$18,020’’ in its place. ■ § 381.305 [Amended] 5. In 381.305, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ‘‘$6,640’’ and adding ‘‘$6,750’’ in its place. ■ AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY VerDate Mar<15>2010 2. In 381.302, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ‘‘$23,140’’ and adding ‘‘$23,540’’ in its place. 3. In 381.303, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ‘‘$33,780’’ and 600 adding ‘‘$34,370’’ in its place. 3. Review of a Department of Energy denial of adjustment: $0–9,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b)) $10,000–29,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b)) ............................ $30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.304(a)) ............................ [Amended] ■ § 381.303 $100 $100 § 381.403 600 [Amended] 6. Section 381.403 is amended by 18,020 removing ‘‘$11,520’’ and adding ‘‘$11,720’’ in its place. Jkt 223001 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Part 901 1. Certification of qualifying status as a small power production facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a)) ............................ 2. Certification of qualifying status as a cogeneration facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a)) ............. PART 381—FEES 1. Petition for issuance of a declaratory order (except under Part I of the Federal Power Act). (18 CFR 381.302(a)) .... [Amended] 7. In 381.505, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ‘‘$19,900’’ and adding ‘‘$20,240’’ in its place and by removing ‘‘$22,530’’ and adding ‘‘$22,920’’ in its place. ■ [FR Doc. 2011–3811 Filed 2–18–11; 8:45 am] 1. Pipeline certificate applications pursuant to 18 CFR 284.224. (18 CFR 381.207(b)) ............................ $11,720. FEES APPLICABLE TO GENERAL ACTIVITIES § 381.505 ■ PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Alabama Regulatory Program Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Final rule; approval of amendment. AGENCY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Alabama regulatory program (Alabama program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Alabama proposed revisions to its regulations regarding their Surface Mining Commission, who is eligible to apply for and obtain a mining license, Hearing Officers, license fees, and several minor editorial changes throughout the document such as changing ‘‘him’’ to ‘‘him or her’’ and ‘‘chairman’’ to ‘‘chair.’’ Alabama revised its program to improve operational efficiency. DATES: Effective Date: February 22, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherry Wilson, Director, Birmingham Field Office. Telephone: (205) 290– 7280. E-mail: swilson@osmre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background on the Alabama Program II. Submission of the Amendment III. OSM’s Findings IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments V. OSM’s Decision VI. Procedural Determinations I. Background on the Alabama Program Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non-Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that its program includes, among other things, ‘‘a State law which provides for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with the E:\FR\FM\22FER1.SGM 22FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9641-9642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

18 CFR Part 381

[Docket No. RM11-5-000]


Annual Update of Filing Fees

February 14, 2011.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy.

ACTION: Final Rule; annual update of Commission filing fees.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission issues this 
update of its filing fees. This Final Rule provides the yearly update 
using data in the Commission's Management, Administrative, and Payroll 
System to calculate the new fees. The purpose of updating is to adjust 
the fees on the basis of the Commission's costs for Fiscal Year 2010.

DATES: Effective Date: March 24, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond D. Johnson Jr., Office of the 
Executive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Room 42-66, Washington, DC 20426. 202-502-8402.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Document Availability: In addition to 
publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the 
Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/
or print the contents of this document via the Internet through FERC's 
Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov) and in FERC's Public Reference Room 
during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 
First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426.
    From FERC's Web site on the Internet, this information is available 
in the eLibrary (formerly FERRIS). The full text of this document is 
available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, 
printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type 
the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in 
the docket number field and follow other directions on the search page.
    User assistance is available for eLibrary and other aspects of 
FERC's Web site during normal business hours. For assistance, contact 
FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 
208-3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.

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Annual Update of Filing Fees in Part 381; Annual Update of Filing Fees

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is issuing 
this Final Rule to update filing fees that the Commission assesses for 
specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. 
Pursuant to 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission is establishing updated fees 
on the basis of the Commission's Fiscal Year 2010 costs. The adjusted 
fees announced in this notice are effective March 24, 2011. The 
Commission has determined, with the concurrence of the Administrator of 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of the Office of 
Management and Budget, that this Final Rule is not a major rule within 
the meaning of section 251 of Subtitle E of Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The Commission is submitting 
this Final Rule to both houses of the United States Congress and to the 
Comptroller General of the United States.
    The new fee schedule is as follows:

              Fees Applicable to the Natural Gas Policy Act
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1. Petitions for rate approval pursuant to 18 CFR               $11,720.
 284.123(b)(2). (18 CFR 381.403)...........................
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                  Fees Applicable to General Activities
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1. Petition for issuance of a declaratory order (except         $23,540.
 under Part I of the Federal Power Act). (18 CFR
 381.302(a))...............................................
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    2. Review of a Department of Energy remedial order:

                          Amount in Controversy
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$0-9,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b))..............................         $100
$10,000-29,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b))........................          600
$10,000-29,999. (18 CFR 381.303(b))........................          600
$30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.303(a)).......................       34,370
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    3. Review of a Department of Energy denial of adjustment:

                          Amount in Controversy
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$0-9,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b))..............................         $100
$10,000-29,999. (18 CFR 381.304(b))........................          600
$30,000 or more. (18 CFR 381.304(a)).......................       18,020
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    4. Written legal interpretations by the Office of General Counsel. 
(18 CFR 381.305(a)) $6,750.

                Fees Applicable to Natural Gas Pipelines
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1. Pipeline certificate applications pursuant to 18 CFR         $1,000.*
 284.224. (18 CFR 381.207(b))..............................
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* This fee has not been changed.


        Fees Applicable to Cogenerators and Small Power Producers
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1. Certification of qualifying status as a small power          $20,240.
 production facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a))..................
2. Certification of qualifying status as a cogeneration          22,920.
 facility. (18 CFR 381.505(a)).............................
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List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 381

    Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Natural gas, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

Charles H. Schneider,
Executive Director.
    In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends Part 381, 
Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below.

PART 381--FEES

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1. The authority citation for Part 381 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717-717w; 16 U.S.C. 791-828c, 2601-2645; 31 
U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-
85.


Sec.  381.302  [Amended]

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2. In 381.302, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$23,140'' and 
adding ``$23,540'' in its place.


Sec.  381.303  [Amended]

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3. In 381.303, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$33,780'' and 
adding ``$34,370'' in its place.


Sec.  381.304  [Amended]

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4. In 381.304, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$17,710'' and 
adding ``$18,020'' in its place.


Sec.  381.305  [Amended]

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5. In 381.305, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$6,640'' and 
adding ``$6,750'' in its place.


Sec.  381.403  [Amended]

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6. Section 381.403 is amended by removing ``$11,520'' and adding 
``$11,720'' in its place.


Sec.  381.505  [Amended]

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7. In 381.505, paragraph (a) is amended by removing ``$19,900'' and 
adding ``$20,240'' in its place and by removing ``$22,530'' and adding 
``$22,920'' in its place.

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