Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725A); Comment Request, 6550-6551 [2012-2853]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 6550 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2012 / Notices Powerlink (SWPL) 500-kV transmission line. This La Rumorosa Wind Energy Project is now referred to as the ESJ Wind Project. The proposed transmission facilities would be about two-thirds of a mile long inside the United States and two miles long inside Mexico, and consist of either a doublecircuit 230-kilovolt (kV) or a singlecircuit 500-kV electric transmission line that would cross the U.S.-Mexico international border in the vicinity of Jacumba, San Diego County, California. The proposed facilities would include a loop-in substation on the SWPL. The proposed loop-in substation, known as the East County Substation (ECO Sub), would be owned and operated by SDG&E. From the U.S.-Mexico border, the proposed transmission line would continue south approximately two additional miles to its origination point at a future 230/500-kV substation. The proposed transmission line located in Mexico and the 230/500-kV substation would be constructed, owned, operated, and maintained by a subsidiary of Sempra Energy Mexico. The proposed transmission line would be used to transmit the entire electrical output of the first phase of the ESJ Wind Project from Mexico to the United States (about 130 MW). Energy would not be exported from the United States to Mexico, except for the small amount of electrical energy needed for wind turbine lubrication, hydraulic, and control systems when the wind generators are not operating. Any entity exporting such electrical energy from the United States would require an electricity export authorization issued by DOE under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). This Notice now announces the availability for public comment of the Interconnection Facilities Studies prepared as part of the application by Sempra Generation in conjunction with the California Independent System Operator that controls the grid connected to the project and SDG&E, which is the participating transmission owner. These technical transmission studies are available on DOE’s project Web site at https://esjprojecteis.org; first go to the ‘‘Document Library’’ and then select the ‘‘Reliability Studies’’ section that has been added at the very top of that page. All comments received in response to this Notice will be posted on DOE’s project Web site and made a part of the record in this proceeding to be considered by DOE before making a final determination on the issuance of a Presidential permit for the ESJ Project. Before a Presidential permit may be issued or amended, DOE must VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:54 Feb 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 determine that the proposed action is in the public interest. In making that determination, DOE considers the environmental impacts of the proposed project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, determines the project’s impact on electric reliability by ascertaining whether the proposed project would adversely affect the operation of the U.S. electric power supply system under normal and contingency conditions, and any other factors that DOE may also consider relevant to the public interest. Also, DOE must obtain the concurrences of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense before taking final action on a Presidential permit application. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2012. Brian Mills, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2012–2848 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RD11–3–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–725A); Comment Request Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Comment request. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting the information collection FERC–725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System as contained in the Commission Order in Docket No. RD11–3–000, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. In compliance with section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Commission previously solicited comments on the information collection requirements associated with a modification to a Mandatory Reliability Standard, in an order published in the Federal Register (76 FR 72197, 11/22/2011). FERC received no comments in response to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that notice and has made this notation in its submission to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by March 9, 2012. ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by OMB Control No. 1902– 0244, should be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: oira_submission@omb.gov. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be reached via telephone at (202) 395–4718. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, identified by the Docket No. RD11–3–000, by either of the following methods: • eFiling at Commission’s Web Site: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, by telephone at (202) 502–8663, and by fax at (202) 273–0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System. OMB Control No.: 1902–0244. Type of Request: Three-year approval of the FERC–725A information collection requirements associated with FERC Docket No. RD11–3–000. Abstract: This information collection relates to FERC-approved Reliability Standard FAC–013–2—Assessment of Transfer Capability for the Near-Term Transmission Planning Horizon. This modified Reliability Standard upgrades the existing planning requirements contained in FAC–013–1, and specifically requires planning coordinators to have a methodology for and to perform an annual assessment identifying potential future transmission system weaknesses and limiting facilities that could impact the bulk E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 6551 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2012 / Notices electric system’s ability to reliably transfer energy in the near-term transmission planning horizon. FAC– 013–2 imposes relatively minimal new requirements beyond the existing requirements of FAC–013–1, primarily limited to specification of information that must be included in the documented methodology for identifying potential future transmission system weaknesses, the frequency of the assessment required, and the number of days allocated to make the assessment results available to other entities. While the document retention requirements are being increased under the new Reliability Standard (from one to three years), the usual and customary practice currently is to retain documentation needed to demonstrate compliance for the period since the last Type of Respondents: Planning Coordinators1 Estimate of Annual Burden: FAC– 013–2 will require applicable entities to review their transfer capability methodologies and document compliance with the Reliability Standard’s requirements. Those planning coordinators that do not already comply with FAC–013–2’s requirement for having a documented methodology for assessing transfer capability in the Near-Term Transmission Planning Horizon will be required to update their methodology documents and compliance protocols. In addition, planning coordinators must ensure that the required assessment will be performed at least once per calendar year. The estimated burden 2 is as follows: audit, which is on a three year schedule. In addition, while planning coordinators must ensure that they perform an appropriate transfer capability assessment at least once per year, they are already required to establish transfer capabilities and disseminate information about those capabilities. Thus, there should be no increase in burden other than the onetime cost of (1) setting up a procedure to ensure that the assessment will be performed at least once per year, and (2) adjusting the methodology (if needed) to comply with the more specific requirements set out in the new Reliability Standard. The estimated burden of complying with these modified requirements is listed in the estimated annual burden section below. No. of respondents No. of responses per respondent Hours per respondent per response Total annual hours (A) Data collection (B) (C) (A×B×C) Review and possible revision of methodology (one-time) ............................... 3 20 1 80 1,600 Procedure to perform the Transfer Capability Assessment annually (onetime) ............................................................................................................. 80 1 80 6,400 Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 8,000 The total estimated one-time cost resulting from this Reliability Standard is $960,000, representing 8,000 hours at $120 per hour.4 Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the 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 and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Application to amend project boundary. b. Project No: 459–313. c. Date Filed: January 31, 2012. d. Applicant: Union Electric Company (Ameren). e. Name of Project: Osage Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The Osage Hydroelectric Project is located on the Osage River in Benton, Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, Missouri. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeff Green, Shoreline Supervisor, AmerenUE, P.O. Box 993, Lake Ozark, MO 65049, (573) 365–9214. i. FERC Contact: Robert Fletcher at (202) 502–8901, or email: robert. fletcher@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: March 5, 2012. All 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 at 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 name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1 (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, 1 Planning Coordinators are as identified in NERC’s compliance registry. See https:// www.nerc.com/page.php?cid=3b25 for more information. 2 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For a further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. 3 As of August 29, 2011, NERC listed 80 entities as registered planning authorities (synonymous with planning coordinator). The burden calculation is based on the expectation that 25% of all planning coordinators will have to update their methodology documents. 4 The hourly reporting cost is based on the estimated cost of an engineer to implement the requirements of the rule. Dated: February 2, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2012–2853 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:22 Feb 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 459–313] Union Electric Company (Ameren); Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6550-6551]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RD11-3-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725A); Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Comment request.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting the information 
collection FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System as contained in the Commission Order in Docket No. RD11-3-
000, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the 
information collection requirements. Any interested person may file 
comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments 
to the Commission as explained below. In compliance with section 3506 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Commission previously solicited 
comments on the information collection requirements associated with a 
modification to a Mandatory Reliability Standard, in an order published 
in the Federal Register (76 FR 72197, 11/22/2011). FERC received no 
comments in response to that notice and has made this notation in its 
submission to OMB.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by March 9, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by OMB Control No. 1902-
0244, should be sent via email to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs: oira_submission@omb.gov. Attention: Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be 
reached via telephone at (202) 395-4718.
    A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, identified by the Docket No. RD11-3-000, by 
either of the following methods:
     eFiling at Commission's Web Site: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support 
by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208-3676 
(toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 for TTY.
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of 
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and 
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0244.
    Type of Request: Three-year approval of the FERC-725A information 
collection requirements associated with FERC Docket No. RD11-3-000.
    Abstract: This information collection relates to FERC-approved 
Reliability Standard FAC-013-2--Assessment of Transfer Capability for 
the Near-Term Transmission Planning Horizon. This modified Reliability 
Standard upgrades the existing planning requirements contained in FAC-
013-1, and specifically requires planning coordinators to have a 
methodology for and to perform an annual assessment identifying 
potential future transmission system weaknesses and limiting facilities 
that could impact the bulk

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electric system's ability to reliably transfer energy in the near-term 
transmission planning horizon. FAC-013-2 imposes relatively minimal new 
requirements beyond the existing requirements of FAC-013-1, primarily 
limited to specification of information that must be included in the 
documented methodology for identifying potential future transmission 
system weaknesses, the frequency of the assessment required, and the 
number of days allocated to make the assessment results available to 
other entities.
    While the document retention requirements are being increased under 
the new Reliability Standard (from one to three years), the usual and 
customary practice currently is to retain documentation needed to 
demonstrate compliance for the period since the last audit, which is on 
a three year schedule. In addition, while planning coordinators must 
ensure that they perform an appropriate transfer capability assessment 
at least once per year, they are already required to establish transfer 
capabilities and disseminate information about those capabilities. 
Thus, there should be no increase in burden other than the one-time 
cost of (1) setting up a procedure to ensure that the assessment will 
be performed at least once per year, and (2) adjusting the methodology 
(if needed) to comply with the more specific requirements set out in 
the new Reliability Standard. The estimated burden of complying with 
these modified requirements is listed in the estimated annual burden 
section below.
    Type of Respondents: Planning Coordinators\1\
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    \1\ Planning Coordinators are as identified in NERC's compliance 
registry. See https://www.nerc.com/page.php?cid=3[square]25 for more 
information.
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    Estimate of Annual Burden: FAC-013-2 will require applicable 
entities to review their transfer capability methodologies and document 
compliance with the Reliability Standard's requirements. Those planning 
coordinators that do not already comply with FAC-013-2's requirement 
for having a documented methodology for assessing transfer capability 
in the Near-Term Transmission Planning Horizon will be required to 
update their methodology documents and compliance protocols. In 
addition, planning coordinators must ensure that the required 
assessment will be performed at least once per calendar year. The 
estimated burden \2\ is as follows:
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    \2\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or 
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For a 
further explanation of what is included in the information 
collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.

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                                                                      No. of         Hours per
                 Data collection                      No. of       responses per  respondent per   Total  annual
                                                    respondents     respondent       response          hours
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                                                             (A)             (B)             (C)   ( A x B x C )
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Review and possible revision of methodology (one-         \3\ 20               1              80           1,600
 time)..........................................
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Procedure to perform the Transfer Capability                  80               1              80           6,400
 Assessment annually (one-time).................
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    Total.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............           8,000
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    The total estimated one-time cost resulting from this Reliability 
Standard is $960,000, representing 8,000 hours at $120 per hour.\4\
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    \3\ As of August 29, 2011, NERC listed 80 entities as registered 
planning authorities (synonymous with planning coordinator). The 
burden calculation is based on the expectation that 25% of all 
planning coordinators will have to update their methodology 
documents.
    \4\ The hourly reporting cost is based on the estimated cost of 
an engineer to implement the requirements of the rule.
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the 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 and 
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: February 2, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-2853 Filed 2-7-12; 8:45 am]
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