Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System; Notice of Staff Meeting, 64082-64083 [2011-26695]

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[FR Doc. 2011–26801 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG12–1–000. Applicants: Agua Caliente Solar, LLC. Description: Agua Caliente Solar, LLC Notice of Self Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Oct 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 Filed Date: 10/04/2011. Accession Number: 20111004–5142. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER11–4500–001. Applicants: Enel Stillwater, LLC. Description: Enel Stillwater, LLC submits tariff filing per 35: Enel Stillwater, LLC MBR Tariff to be effective 9/12/2011. Filed Date: 10/04/2011. Accession Number: 20111004–5178. 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The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 5, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–26697 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket No. RM10–6–000] Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System; Notice of Staff Meeting Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will conduct a Technical Discussion on the reliability issues relating to ‘‘Single Point of Failure on Protection Systems,’’ on Monday, October 24, from 1 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to approximately noon. This staff meeting will be held in Hearing Room #3 at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Members of the Commission may attend the conference. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the reliability implications to the interconnected transmission system associated with a single point of failure on protection systems. In Order No. 754, the Commission approved NERC’s interpretation of Requirement R1.3.10 of Commission-approved transmission planning Reliability Standard TPL–002– 0 (System Performance Following Loss of a Single Bulk Electric System Element).1 In addition, the Commission stated that it believes there is an issue concerning the study of a single point of failure on protection systems.2 The Commission directed Commission staff to meet with NERC and appropriate subject matter experts to explore this reliability concern, including how it can best be addressed, and identify any additional actions necessary to address the matter.3 Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) 1 Mandatory Reliability Standards for the BulkPower System, Order No. 693, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,242, order on reh’g, Order No. 693–A, 120 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2007). 2 Interpretation of Transmission Planning Reliability Standard, Order No. 754, 76 FR 58716 (September 22, 2011), 136 FERC ¶ 61,186, at P 19 (2011). 3 Id. at P 20. The Commission also directed NERC to make an informational filing within six months of the date of the issuance of the Final Rule. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 200 / Monday, October 17, 2011 / Notices or 202–208–1659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this meeting, please contact: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8368, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Western Area Power Administration Loveland Area Projects—2025 Power Marketing Initiative Proposal [ Docket No. AD12–1–000] Reliability Technical Conference; Notice of Technical Conference The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of the Commission’s staff may attend the following meeting related to the transmission planning activities of the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP): SPP Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, October 13, 2011,8 a.m.– 3 p.m., Local Time. The above-referenced meeting will be held at: Doubletree Dallas, 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75244. The above-referenced meeting is open to stakeholders. Further information may be found at https://www.spp.org. The discussions at the meetings described above may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER10–1069–001, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. Docket No. EL11–34–001, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Docket No. ER09–548–001, ITC Great Plains, LLC. Docket No. ER09–35–001, Tallgrass Transmission, LLC. Docket No. ER09–36–001, Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC. Docket No. ER09–36–002, Prairie Wind Transmission, LLC. For more information, contact Partha Malvadkar, Office of Energy Markets Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at (202) 502–6332 or partha.malvadkar@ferc.gov. Dated: October 7, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. Dated: October 7, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–26696 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–26694 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2011–26695 Filed 10–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Commission Staff Attendance jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a Technical Conference on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Commissioner-led conference will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The conference will be open for the public to attend, and advance registration is not required. The purpose of the conference is to discuss policy issues related to reliability of the Bulk-Power System. The conference will explore the progress made on the priorities for addressing risks to reliability that were identified in earlier Commission technical conferences. The conference also will discuss emerging issues, including processes used by planning authorities and other entities to identify reliability concerns that may arise in the course of compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and the tools and processes (including tariffs and market rules) available to address any identified reliability concerns. The agenda for this conference will be issued at a later date. Information on this event will be posted on the Calendar of Events on the Commission’s Web site, https://www.ferc.gov, prior to the event. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–208–1659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this conference, please contact: Sarah McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8368, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. Dated: October 7, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:32 Oct 14, 2011 Jkt 226001 64083 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of Proposed 2025 Power Marketing Initiative. AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration (Western), Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), a Federal power marketing agency of the Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking comments on this proposed 2025 Power Marketing Initiative (2025 PMI). Western’s firm electric service contracts associated with the current marketing plan will expire September 30, 2024. This proposed 2025 PMI provides the basis for marketing the long-term firm hydroelectric resources of the Loveland Area Projects (LAP) beginning with the Federal fiscal year 2025. The 2025 PMI proposes to extend the current marketing plan, with amendments to key marketing plan principles. This Federal Register notice initiates Western’s public process for the proposed 2025 PMI and requests public comments. Western will prepare and publish the final 2025 PMI in the Federal Register after all public comments are considered. DATES: Entities and individuals interested in commenting on the proposed 2025 PMI must submit written comments to Western’s RMR. Western must receive written comments by 4 p.m. M.S.T., on Monday, January 30, 2012, and reserves the right to not consider any comments received after the deadline. Western will hold two combined public information and public comment forums, not to exceed three hours each, on the proposed 2025 PMI. On each date, the public information forum will immediately precede the public comment forum. The public information and public comment forum dates and times are: 1. November 29, 2011, 9 a.m., M.S.T., Loveland, Colorado. 2. November 30, 2011, 1 p.m., C.S.T., Topeka, Kansas. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments regarding this proposed 2025 PMI to Mr. Bradley S. Warren, Regional Manager, Rocky Mountain Region, Western Area Power Administration, 5555 East Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland, CO 80538–8986. Comments may also be faxed to (970) 461–7204, or e-mailed to 2025PMI@wapa.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 200 (Monday, October 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64082-64083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26695]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[ Docket No. RM10-6-000]


Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System; Notice 
of Staff Meeting

    Take notice that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff 
will conduct a Technical Discussion on the reliability issues relating 
to ``Single Point of Failure on Protection Systems,'' on Monday, 
October 24, from 1 p.m. to approximately 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 
25, from 8 a.m. to approximately noon. This staff meeting will be held 
in Hearing Room 3 at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Members of the Commission 
may attend the conference.
    The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the reliability 
implications to the interconnected transmission system associated with 
a single point of failure on protection systems. In Order No. 754, the 
Commission approved NERC's interpretation of Requirement R1.3.10 of 
Commission-approved transmission planning Reliability Standard TPL-002-
0 (System Performance Following Loss of a Single Bulk Electric System 
Element).\1\ In addition, the Commission stated that it believes there 
is an issue concerning the study of a single point of failure on 
protection systems.\2\ The Commission directed Commission staff to meet 
with NERC and appropriate subject matter experts to explore this 
reliability concern, including how it can best be addressed, and 
identify any additional actions necessary to address the matter.\3\
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    \1\ Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System, 
Order No. 693, FERC Stats. & Regs. ] 31,242, order on reh'g, Order 
No. 693-A, 120 FERC ] 61,053 (2007).
    \2\ Interpretation of Transmission Planning Reliability 
Standard, Order No. 754, 76 FR 58716 (September 22, 2011), 136 FERC 
] 61,186, at P 19 (2011).
    \3\ Id. at P 20. The Commission also directed NERC to make an 
informational filing within six months of the date of the issuance 
of the Final Rule.
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    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please 
send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice)

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or 202-208-1659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202-208-2106 with the required 
accommodations.
    For more information about this meeting, please contact: Sarah 
McKinley, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-8368, 
sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov.

    Dated: October 7, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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