Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-512); Comment Request; Extension, 30930-30931 [2011-13152]

Download as PDF 30930 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC11–512–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–512); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments in consideration of the collection of information are due July 26, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed either electronically (eFiled) or in paper format, and should refer to Docket No. IC11–512–000. Documents must be prepared in an acceptable filing format and in compliance with Commission submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. eFiling instructions are available at: https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/efiling.asp. First time users must follow eRegister instructions at: https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ eregistration.asp, to establish a SUMMARY: username and password before eFiling. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender’s e-mail address upon receipt of eFiled comments. Commenters making an eFiling should not make a paper filing. Commenters that are not able to file electronically must send an original of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket may do so through eSubscription at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp. In addition, all comments and FERC issuances may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely through FERC’s eLibrary at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp, by searching on Docket No. IC11–512. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by e-mail at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC–512, ‘‘Application for Preliminary Permit’’ (OMB No. 1902–0073), is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of Sections 4(f), 5 and 7 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. Sections 797, 798 & 800. The purpose of obtaining a preliminary permit is to maintain priority of the application for a license for a hydropower facility while the applicant conducts surveys to prepare maps, plans, specifications and estimates; conducts engineering, economic and environmental feasibility studies; and making financial arrangements. The conditions under which the priority will be maintained are set forth in each permit. During the term of the permit, no other application for a preliminary permit or application for a license submitted by another party can be accepted. The term of the permit is three years. The information collected under the designation FERC–512 is in the form of a written application for a preliminary permit which is used by Commission staff to determine an applicant’s qualifications to hold a preliminary permit, review the proposed hydro development for feasibility and to issue a notice of the application in order to solicit public and agency comments. The Commission implements these mandatory filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR 4.31– .33, 4.81–.83. Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total annual burden hours (1) Data collection (2) (3) (1) × (2) × (3) 200 1 37 7,400 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES FERC–512 ....................................................................................................... Estimated cost burden to respondents is $508,000; [i.e., (7 hours @$200 an hour (legal) × 200) + (30 hours @$38 an hour (technical) × 200)] per year equals $508,000). The average annual cost burden per respondent is $2,540. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, or 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) VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 May 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 than anyone 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 E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2011 / Notices technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: May 20, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–13152 Filed 5–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12532–001] jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Pine Creek Mine LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document (PAD), Commencement of Pre-Filing Process, and Scoping; Request for Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for a New License and Commencing Pre-filing Process. b. Project No.: 12532–001. c. Dated Filed: March 31, 2011. d. Submitted By: Pine Creek Mine LLC. e. Name of Project: Pine Creek Mine Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: Inside the Pine Creek Mine adjacent to Morgan and Pine Creeks in Inyo County California. The project is located under lands under the jurisdiction of the National Forest Service. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission’s Regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Jeff Francis, Pine Creek Mine LLC, (714) 719–2681, e-mail at jfrancis@pacifica.com. i. FERC Contact: Joseph Hassell at (202) 502–8079 e-mail at joseph.hassell@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item o below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 May 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR part 402 and (b) the State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Pine Creek Mine LLC as the Commission’s non-federal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Pine Creek Mine LLC filed with the Commission a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule), pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the PAD and Commission’s staff Scoping Document 1 (SD1), as well as study requests. All comments on the PAD and SD1, and study requests should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and all communications to and from Commission staff related to the merits of the potential application must be filed with the Commission. Documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30931 name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Pine Creek Hydroelectric Project) and number (P–12532–001), and bear the appropriate heading: ‘‘Comments on Pre-Application Document,’’ ‘‘Study Requests,’’ ‘‘Comments on Scoping Document 1,’’ ‘‘Request for Cooperating Agency Status,’’ or ‘‘Communications to and from Commission Staff.’’ Any individual or entity interested in submitting study requests, commenting on the PAD or SD1, and any agency requesting cooperating status must do so by July 21, 2011. p. Although our current intent is to prepare an environmental assessment (EA), there is the possibility that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be required. Nevertheless, this meeting will satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether an EA or EIS is issued by the Commission. Scoping Meetings Commission staff will hold two scoping meetings in the vicinity of the project at the time and place noted below. The daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns, while the evening meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public. We invite all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies to attend one or both of the meetings, and to assist staff in identifying particular study needs, as well as the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the environmental document. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Daytime Scoping Meeting Date: Tuesday June 21, 2011. Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (PDT). Location: City of Bishop Administration Building, Council Room, 377 West Line Lane, Bishop, California 93514. Phone: (760) 873–4873. Evening Scoping Meeting Date: Tuesday June 21, 2011. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: City of Bishop Administration Building, Council Room, 377 West Line Lane, Bishop, California 93514. E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC11-512-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-512); Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment 
on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments in consideration of the collection of information are 
due July 26, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed either electronically (eFiled) or in 
paper format, and should refer to Docket No. IC11-512-000. Documents 
must be prepared in an acceptable filing format and in compliance with 
Commission submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. eFiling instructions are available at: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. First time users must follow 
eRegister instructions at: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/eregistration.asp, to establish a username and password before eFiling. 
The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's 
e-mail address upon receipt of eFiled comments. Commenters making an 
eFiling should not make a paper filing. Commenters that are not able to 
file electronically must send an original of their comments to: Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in 
this docket may do so through eSubscription at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp. In addition, all comments and FERC 
issuances may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely through FERC's 
eLibrary at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp, by searching 
on Docket No. IC11-512. For user assistance, contact FERC Online 
Support by e-mail at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 
208-3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 for TTY.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail 
at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at 
(202) 273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the 
requirements of FERC-512, ``Application for Preliminary Permit'' (OMB 
No. 1902-0073), is used by the Commission to implement the statutory 
provisions of Sections 4(f), 5 and 7 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 
U.S.C. Sections 797, 798 & 800. The purpose of obtaining a preliminary 
permit is to maintain priority of the application for a license for a 
hydropower facility while the applicant conducts surveys to prepare 
maps, plans, specifications and estimates; conducts engineering, 
economic and environmental feasibility studies; and making financial 
arrangements. The conditions under which the priority will be 
maintained are set forth in each permit. During the term of the permit, 
no other application for a preliminary permit or application for a 
license submitted by another party can be accepted. The term of the 
permit is three years. The information collected under the designation 
FERC-512 is in the form of a written application for a preliminary 
permit which is used by Commission staff to determine an applicant's 
qualifications to hold a preliminary permit, review the proposed hydro 
development for feasibility and to issue a notice of the application in 
order to solicit public and agency comments. The Commission implements 
these mandatory filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) under 18 CFR 4.31-.33, 4.81-.83.
    Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the 
current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of 
data.
    Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this collection is 
estimated as:

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                                                 Number of        Number of      Average burden
               Data collection                  respondents     responses per      hours per       Total annual
                                                  annually        respondent        response       burden hours
                                                         (1)              (2)              (3)   (1) x (2) x (3)
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FERC-512....................................             200                1               37            7,400
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    Estimated cost burden to respondents is $508,000; [i.e., (7 hours 
@$200 an hour (legal) x 200) + (30 hours @$38 an hour (technical) x 
200)] per year equals $508,000). The average annual cost burden per 
respondent is $2,540.
    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, or 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 
anyone 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

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technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

    Dated: May 20, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-13152 Filed 5-26-11; 8:45 am]
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