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Dated: January 25, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration
Boulder Canyon Project
The Western Area Power
Administration (Western), a power
marketing administration within the
Department of Energy (DOE), is
proposing an adjustment to the Boulder
Canyon Project (BCP) electric service
base charge and rates. The current base
charge and rates expire September 30,
2013, under Rate Schedule BCP–F8. The
current base charge is not sufficient to
cover all annual costs including
operation, maintenance, replacements,
interest expense, and to repay
investment obligations within the
required period. The proposed base
charge will provide sufficient revenue to
cover all annual costs and to repay
investment obligations within the
allowable period. A detailed rate
package that identifies the reasons for
the base charge and rates adjustment
will be available in March 2013. The
proposed base charge and rates are
scheduled to become effective October
1, 2013, and will remain in effect
through September 30, 2014. This
Federal Register notice initiates the
formal process for the proposed base
charge and rates.
DATES: The consultation and comment
period will begin today and will end
May 6, 2013. Western will present a
detailed explanation of the proposed
base charge and rates at a public
information forum March 27, 2013,
SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Notice of Commission Staff
Attendance
The Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission) hereby gives
notice that members of the
Commission’s staff may attend the
following joint stakeholder meeting
related to the Joint and Common Market
(JCM) initiative of PJM Interconnection,
L.L.C. (PJM) and Midwest Independent
Transmission System Operator, Inc.
(Midwest ISO):
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Western Area Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Base Charge
and Rates.
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PJM/Midwest ISO JCM
January 29, 2013 (10:00am–3:00pm)
The above-referenced meeting is open
to stakeholders and will be held at: The
PJM Conference & Training Center, 2750
Monroe Boulevard, Norristown, PA
19403.
For additional information, see: http:
//www.pjm.com/committees-andgroups/stakeholder-meetings/
stakeholder-groups/pjm-miso-jointcommon.aspx.
The discussions at the meeting
described above may address matters at
issue in the following proceedings:
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Dated: January 25, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
AGENCY:
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Docket Nos. ER13–195, ER13–198 and
ER13–90, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Docket Nos. ER13–186 and ER13–187,
Midwest Independent Transmission
System Operator, Inc. and the MISO
Transmission Owners
Docket No. AD12–16, Capacity
Deliverability Across the Midwest
Independent Transmission System
Operator, Inc./PJM Interconnection,
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For more information, contact Jesse
Hensley, Office of Energy Market
Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission at (202) 502–6228 or
Jesse.Hensley@ferc.gov.
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beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mountain
Standard Time (MST), in Phoenix,
Arizona. Western will accept oral and
written comments at a public comment
forum April 10, 2013, beginning at 10:30
a.m. MST, at the same location. Western
will accept written comments any time
during the consultation and comment
period.
ADDRESSES: The public information
forum and public comment forum will
be held at the Desert Southwest
Customer Service Regional Office,
located at 615 South 43rd Avenue,
Phoenix, Arizona, on the dates cited
above. Written comments should be sent
to Darrick Moe, Regional Manager,
Desert Southwest Customer Service
Region, Western Area Power
Administration, P.O. Box 6457,
Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, email
moe@wapa.gov. Written comments may
also be faxed to (602) 605–2490,
attention: Jack Murray. Western will
post the principle documents used in
developing the rates on its web site at
https://www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/
RateAdjust.htm. Western will also post
official comments received via letter,
fax, and email to this web site.
As access to Western facilities is
controlled, any U.S. citizen wishing to
attend any meeting held at Western
must present an official form of picture
identification, such as a U.S. driver’s
license, U.S. passport, U.S. Government
ID, or U.S. Military ID, at the time of the
meeting. Foreign nationals should
contact Western 30 days in advance of
the meeting to obtain the necessary form
for admittance to Western.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack
Murray, Rates Manager, Desert
Southwest Customer Service Region,
Western Area Power Administration,
P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005–
6457, (602) 605–2442, email
jmurray@wapa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
proposed base charge and rates for BCP
electric service are designed to recover
an annual revenue requirement that
includes the investment repayment,
interest, operation and maintenance,
replacements, payments to states, visitor
services, and uprating payments. The
total costs are offset by the projected
revenue from water sales, visitor center,
ancillary services, and late fees. The
annual revenue requirement is the base
charge for electric service and is divided
equally between capacity and energy.
The annual composite rate is the base
charge divided by the annual energy
sales.
Rate Schedule BCP–F8, Rate Order
No. WAPA–150 was approved on an
interim basis by the Deputy Secretary of
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Energy on September 16, 2010, for a 5year period beginning on October 1,
2010, and ending September 30, 2015.1
The schedule received final approval
from the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) on December 9,
2010.2 Western’s existing rate formula
for electric service requires
recalculation of the base charge and
rates annually based on updated
financial and hydrology data. The
proposed base charge for fiscal year (FY)
from the latest rate-base power
repayment study. The 5-percent
increase in the composite rate is based
on current hydrology conditions and the
corresponding Lake Mead elevations.
The following table compares the
existing and proposed base charge and
composite rate. This proposal, effective
October 1, 2013, is preliminary and is
subject to change upon publication of
final formula rates.
2014 under Rate Schedule BCP–F8 is
$86,440,816, and the proposed
composite rate is 22.39 mills/
kilowatthour.
The proposed BCP electric service
base charge and composite rate
represent increases of approximately 5
percent compared to the FY 2013 base
charge and composite rate. The 5
percent increase in the base charge is
based on the most current financial data
available at this time, which was taken
COMPARISON OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED BASE CHARGE AND COMPOSITE RATE
Existing
October 1,
2012
through
September 30,
2013
Proposed October 1, 2013
through September 30,
2014
82,379,637
21.28
86,440,816
22.39
Base Charge ($) ..........................................................................................................................
Composite Rate (mills/kWh) ........................................................................................................
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The increase in the proposed base
charge is due to increases in the annual
visitor center costs, uprating program
principal payments, capital investments
principal payments and replacement
costs. Currently, there is no projected
year-end carryover from FY 2012 and
FY 2013 resulting in an overall increase
in the base charge for FY 2014.
However, these results are based on
preliminary data and subject to change
upon receipt of audited FY end
financial information. The projected
increase in the composite rate is due to
the projected increase in the base charge
and lower energy projections resulting
from the current hydrology conditions
and Lake Mead elevations.
Legal Authority
Since the proposed rates constitute a
major rate adjustment as defined by 10
CFR part 903, Western will hold both a
public information forum and a public
comment forum. After review of public
comments, Western will take further
action on the Proposed Base Charge and
Rates consistent with 10 CFR parts 903
and 904.
Western is establishing an electric
service base charge and rates for BCP
under the DOE Organization Act (42
U.S.C. 7152); the Reclamation Act of
1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as
amended and supplemented by
subsequent laws, particularly section
9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of
1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)); and other acts
that specifically apply to the project
involved. By Delegation Order No. 00–
037.00, effective December 6, 2001, the
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
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FR 57912 (September 23, 2010).
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authority to develop power and
transmission rates to Western’s
Administrator; (2) the authority to
confirm, approve, and place such rates
into effect on an interim basis to the
Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the
authority to confirm, approve, and place
into effect on a final basis, to remand or
to disapprove such rates to FERC.
Existing DOE procedures for public
participation in power rate adjustments
(10 CFR part 903) were published on
September 18, 1985 (50 FR 87835).
Availability of Information
All brochures, studies, comments,
letters, memorandums, or other
documents that Western initiates or uses
to develop the proposed rates are
available for inspection and copying at
the Desert Southwest Customer Service
Regional Office, Western Area Power
Administration, 615 South 43rd
Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Many of
these documents and supporting
information are also available on
Western’s Web site at https://
www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/
RateAdjust.htm.
Ratemaking Procedure Requirements
Environmental Compliance
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4347); Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations (40
CFR parts 1500–1508); and DOE NEPA
Regulations (10 CFR part 1021), Western
has determined this action is
categorically excluded from preparing
an environmental assessment or an
environmental impact statement.
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Determination Under Executive Order
12866
Western has an exemption from
centralized regulatory review under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, no
clearance of this notice by the Office of
Management and Budget is required.
Dated: December 20, 2012.
Anita J. Decker,
Acting Administrator.
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AGENCY
[FRL–9775–4]
Notice of Administrative Settlement
Agreement for Recovery of Past
Response Costs Pursuant to Section
122(H) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980, as Amended
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; request for public
comment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given
that a proposed administrative
settlement agreement for recovery of
past response costs (‘‘Proposed
Agreement’’) associated with the RehrigUnited International Superfund Site,
Chesterfield County, Virginia was
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration
Boulder Canyon Project
AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Base Charge and Rates.
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SUMMARY: The Western Area Power Administration (Western), a power
marketing administration within the Department of Energy (DOE), is
proposing an adjustment to the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) electric
service base charge and rates. The current base charge and rates expire
September 30, 2013, under Rate Schedule BCP-F8. The current base charge
is not sufficient to cover all annual costs including operation,
maintenance, replacements, interest expense, and to repay investment
obligations within the required period. The proposed base charge will
provide sufficient revenue to cover all annual costs and to repay
investment obligations within the allowable period. A detailed rate
package that identifies the reasons for the base charge and rates
adjustment will be available in March 2013. The proposed base charge
and rates are scheduled to become effective October 1, 2013, and will
remain in effect through September 30, 2014. This Federal Register
notice initiates the formal process for the proposed base charge and
rates.
DATES: The consultation and comment period will begin today and will
end May 6, 2013. Western will present a detailed explanation of the
proposed base charge and rates at a public information forum March 27,
2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), in Phoenix,
Arizona. Western will accept oral and written comments at a public
comment forum April 10, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. MST, at the same
location. Western will accept written comments any time during the
consultation and comment period.
ADDRESSES: The public information forum and public comment forum will
be held at the Desert Southwest Customer Service Regional Office,
located at 615 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, on the dates cited
above. Written comments should be sent to Darrick Moe, Regional
Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power
Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, email
moe@wapa.gov. Written comments may also be faxed to (602) 605-2490,
attention: Jack Murray. Western will post the principle documents used
in developing the rates on its web site at https://www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/RateAdjust.htm. Western will also post official comments
received via letter, fax, and email to this web site.
As access to Western facilities is controlled, any U.S. citizen
wishing to attend any meeting held at Western must present an official
form of picture identification, such as a U.S. driver's license, U.S.
passport, U.S. Government ID, or U.S. Military ID, at the time of the
meeting. Foreign nationals should contact Western 30 days in advance of
the meeting to obtain the necessary form for admittance to Western.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Murray, Rates Manager, Desert
Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power Administration,
P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, (602) 605-2442, email
jmurray@wapa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed base charge and rates for BCP
electric service are designed to recover an annual revenue requirement
that includes the investment repayment, interest, operation and
maintenance, replacements, payments to states, visitor services, and
uprating payments. The total costs are offset by the projected revenue
from water sales, visitor center, ancillary services, and late fees.
The annual revenue requirement is the base charge for electric service
and is divided equally between capacity and energy. The annual
composite rate is the base charge divided by the annual energy sales.
Rate Schedule BCP-F8, Rate Order No. WAPA-150 was approved on an
interim basis by the Deputy Secretary of
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Energy on September 16, 2010, for a 5-year period beginning on October
1, 2010, and ending September 30, 2015.\1\ The schedule received final
approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on
December 9, 2010.\2\ Western's existing rate formula for electric
service requires recalculation of the base charge and rates annually
based on updated financial and hydrology data. The proposed base charge
for fiscal year (FY) 2014 under Rate Schedule BCP-F8 is $86,440,816,
and the proposed composite rate is 22.39 mills/kilowatthour.
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The proposed BCP electric service base charge and composite rate
represent increases of approximately 5 percent compared to the FY 2013
base charge and composite rate. The 5 percent increase in the base
charge is based on the most current financial data available at this
time, which was taken from the latest rate-base power repayment study.
The 5-percent increase in the composite rate is based on current
hydrology conditions and the corresponding Lake Mead elevations. The
following table compares the existing and proposed base charge and
composite rate. This proposal, effective October 1, 2013, is
preliminary and is subject to change upon publication of final formula
rates.
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Base Charge and Composite Rate
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Existing Proposed
October 1, October 1,
2012 through 2013 through % Change
September 30, September 30,
2013 2014
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Base Charge ($)................................................. 82,379,637 86,440,816 5
Composite Rate (mills/kWh)...................................... 21.28 22.39 5
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The increase in the proposed base charge is due to increases in the
annual visitor center costs, uprating program principal payments,
capital investments principal payments and replacement costs.
Currently, there is no projected year-end carryover from FY 2012 and FY
2013 resulting in an overall increase in the base charge for FY 2014.
However, these results are based on preliminary data and subject to
change upon receipt of audited FY end financial information. The
projected increase in the composite rate is due to the projected
increase in the base charge and lower energy projections resulting from
the current hydrology conditions and Lake Mead elevations.
Legal Authority
Since the proposed rates constitute a major rate adjustment as
defined by 10 CFR part 903, Western will hold both a public information
forum and a public comment forum. After review of public comments,
Western will take further action on the Proposed Base Charge and Rates
consistent with 10 CFR parts 903 and 904.
Western is establishing an electric service base charge and rates
for BCP under the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152); the
Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and
supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the
Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)); and other acts
that specifically apply to the project involved. By Delegation Order
No. 00-037.00, effective December 6, 2001, the Secretary of Energy
delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to
Western's Administrator; (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and
place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy
Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and
place into effect on a final basis, to remand or to disapprove such
rates to FERC. Existing DOE procedures for public participation in
power rate adjustments (10 CFR part 903) were published on September
18, 1985 (50 FR 87835).
Availability of Information
All brochures, studies, comments, letters, memorandums, or other
documents that Western initiates or uses to develop the proposed rates
are available for inspection and copying at the Desert Southwest
Customer Service Regional Office, Western Area Power Administration,
615 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Many of these documents and
supporting information are also available on Western's Web site at
https://www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/RateAdjust.htm.
Ratemaking Procedure Requirements
Environmental Compliance
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347); Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); and DOE NEPA Regulations (10 CFR
part 1021), Western has determined this action is categorically
excluded from preparing an environmental assessment or an environmental
impact statement.
Determination Under Executive Order 12866
Western has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, no clearance of this notice by the
Office of Management and Budget is required.
Dated: December 20, 2012.
Anita J. Decker,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-02333 Filed 2-1-13; 8:45 am]
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