Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; Notice of Rescheduled Two-Year Licensing Process Workshop, 62322-62323 [2013-24468]

Download as PDF 62322 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 16, 2013 / Notices ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., PF13– 14). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. 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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FR Doc. 2013–24463 Filed 10–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [Docket No. AC13–170–000] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Duke Energy Progress, Inc.; Notice of Filing Take notice that on September 18, 2013, Duke Energy Progress, Inc. (DEP) submitted a request to use Account 182.2, Unrecovered Plant and Regulatory Study Costs, to account for the actual and planned early retirement of certain generating units in North and South Carolina. DEP also requests authority to amortize the balance in Account 182.2 to Account 407, Amortization for Property Losses, VerDate Mar<15>2010 10:05 Oct 15, 2013 Unrecovered Plant and Regulatory Study Costs. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 or 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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Jkt 232001 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD13–9–000] Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; Notice of Rescheduled TwoYear Licensing Process Workshop The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) staff will hold a workshop on October 22, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 eastern daylight time (EDT).1 This workshop will solicit public comments and recommendations on the feasibility of a two-year process for the issuance of a license for hydropower development at non-powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects in compliance with section 6 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013. The workshop will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The workshop will be open to the public and all interested parties are invited to participate. Individuals who registered for the original workshop date of October 2, 2013, do not need to register again. Commission members will attend and may participate in the workshop. The agenda for the workshop is attached to this notice. This workshop will be transcribed. Transcripts of the workshop will be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. at (202) 347–3700. A free webcast of this event will be available through www.ferc.gov. Anyone with internet access who wants to view this event can do so by navigating to the Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov and locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for webcasts and offers the option of listening to the workshop via phonebridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit www.CapitolConnection.org or call (703) 993–3100. Those interested in attending the workshop or viewing the webcast are encouraged to register at https://www. ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ efficiency-act-10-02-13-form.asp by October 16, 2013. A limited number of phone lines will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis for interested parties to participate via teleconference. If you would like to participate via teleconference, please contact Ken Wilcox at (202) 502–6835 or kenneth. wilcox@ferc.gov by October 16, 2013. Individuals who registered for the original workshop date of October 2, 2013, including phone and webcast access, do not need to register again. Commission workshops are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov, call (866) 208– 3372 (toll free) or (202) 208–8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to (202) 208–2106 with the required accommodations. 1 This workshop was originally scheduled for October 2, 2013, but was postponed due to the closure of several federal agencies. E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 16, 2013 / Notices pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Those who wish to file written comments may do so by November 21, 2013. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system 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, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number AD13–9–000. All comments will be placed in the Commission’s public files and will be available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter AD13–9 in the docket number field to access documents. To be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this proceeding, register online at https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/esubscription.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. If the federal government remains closed, the workshop will be rescheduled. Interested individuals are encouraged to monitor docket number AD13–9 or the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydro power/indus-act/efficiency-act.asp for additional updates. For more information about this workshop, please contact: Brandon Cherry (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 8328, brandon.cherry@ferc.gov. Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. Dated: October 8, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Two-Year Licensing Process Workshop Purpose: To solicit comments and recommendations on a two-year process for licensing hydropower development VerDate Mar<15>2010 10:05 Oct 15, 2013 Jkt 232001 at non-powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects. Workshop Agenda 1. Introduction 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.2 1.1 Opening remarks from the Commissioners 1.2 Introduction of FERC staff and panel members 1.3 Workshop procedures 2. Background (FERC staff presentation) 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. 2.1 Section 6 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 2.2 Licensing process steps 2.3 Common factors that lengthen process times 2.4 Actions implemented to shorten process times 2.5 Process times for recently authorized projects 3. Investigating the feasibility of a twoyear process (Input solicited from panel and participants) 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3.1 Is a two-year process feasible? 3.2 What pre-filing process steps can be eliminated, shortened, or combined? 3.3 What post-filing process steps can be eliminated, shortened, or combined? 3.4 In a two-year process, how much time should be allotted to pre-filing versus post-filing? 3.5 What, if any, process modifications are needed to account for mandatory conditions and other agency authorizations (e.g. sections 4(e) and 18 of the FPA, 401 certifications, ESA consultation)? What about fish and wildlife recommendations made under section 10(j) of the FPA? 3.6 Could memorandums of understanding between FERC and federal or state agencies help expedite processing? 3.7 Are there economic factors that affect the practicality of a two-year process? 3.8 Does the type of project (i.e., non-powered dam versus closedloop pumped storage) affect the steps included in a two-year process? 3.9 Should there be a single standard two-year process or should developers be allowed to propose unique, project-specific processes? 3.10 Is a two-year process needed for exemptions from licensing or are existing procedures adequate for expedited processing of these projects? 2 All PO 00000 times are eastern daylight time. Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62323 4. Factors and criteria for identifying pilot projects (Input solicited from panel and participants) 3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. 4.1 What project design or siting criteria should be met to be eligible to use a two-year process? Would the same criteria apply to projects at non-powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects? 4.2 What environmental criteria should be met to be eligible to use a two-year process? Would the same criteria apply to projects at nonpowered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects? 4.3 In order for a project to qualify for a two-year process, should there be agreement on, and limits to, the need to develop new information? 4.4 Are there certain types of issues that should preclude a project from being eligible for a two-year process? 4.5 Are there developers that will be ready to begin testing a two-year process by February 5, 2014? 5. Closing comments and next steps 3:55 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. [FR Doc. 2013–24468 Filed 10–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR14–1–000] MarkWest Liberty Ethane Pipeline L.L.C.; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order Take notice that on October 3, 2013, pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Commission’s Rules of Practices and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207(a)(2)(2013), MarkWest Liberty Ethane Pipeline L.L.C. (MarkWest) filed a petition requesting a declaratory order approving the overall tariff and rate structure for a new ethane pipeline system that will transport ethane from the vicinity of Majorsville, West Virginia to Houston, Pennsylvania, as more fully described in their petition. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in this proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion E:\FR\FM\16OCN1.SGM 16OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD13-9-000]

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013; Notice of
Rescheduled Two-Year Licensing Process Workshop

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) staff
will hold a workshop on October 22, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
eastern daylight time (EDT).\1\ This workshop will solicit public
comments and recommendations on the feasibility of a two-year process
for the issuance of a license for hydropower development at non-powered
dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects in compliance with section
6 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013. The workshop
will be held in the Commission Meeting Room at 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The workshop will be open to the public and all
interested parties are invited to participate. Individuals who
registered for the original workshop date of October 2, 2013, do not
need to register again. Commission members will attend and may
participate in the workshop. The agenda for the workshop is attached to
this notice.
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\1\ This workshop was originally scheduled for October 2, 2013,
but was postponed due to the closure of several federal agencies.
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This workshop will be transcribed. Transcripts of the workshop will
be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. at
(202) 347-3700. A free webcast of this event will be available through
www.ferc.gov. Anyone with internet access who wants to view this event
can do so by navigating to the Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov and
locating this event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to
its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for
webcasts and offers the option of listening to the workshop via phone-
bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit
www.CapitolConnection.org or call (703) 993-3100.
Those interested in attending the workshop or viewing the webcast
are encouraged to register at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/efficiency-act-10-02-13-form.asp by October 16, 2013. A
limited number of phone lines will be available on a first-come, first-
served basis for interested parties to participate via teleconference.
If you would like to participate via teleconference, please contact Ken
Wilcox at (202) 502-6835 or kenneth.wilcox@ferc.gov by October 16,
2013. Individuals who registered for the original workshop date of
October 2, 2013, including phone and webcast access, do not need to
register again.
Commission workshops are accessible under section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please
send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov, call (866) 208-3372 (toll
free) or (202) 208-8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to (202) 208-2106 with the
required accommodations.

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Those who wish to file written comments may do so by November 21,
2013. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
comments using the Commission's eFiling system 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, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include
docket number AD13-9-000.
All comments will be placed in the Commission's public files and
will be available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference
Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at www.ferc.gov
using the eLibrary link. Enter AD13-9 in the docket number field to
access documents. To be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this proceeding, register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC
Online Support.
If the federal government remains closed, the workshop will be
rescheduled. Interested individuals are encouraged to monitor docket
number AD13-9 or the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/indus-act/efficiency-act.asp for additional
updates.
For more information about this workshop, please contact:

Brandon Cherry (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, (202) 502-8328, brandon.cherry@ferc.gov.
Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, (202) 502-8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov.

Dated: October 8, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.

Two-Year Licensing Process Workshop

Purpose: To solicit comments and recommendations on a two-year
process for licensing hydropower development at non-powered dams and
closed-loop pumped storage projects.

Workshop Agenda

1. Introduction 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.\2\
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1.1 Opening remarks from the Commissioners
1.2 Introduction of FERC staff and panel members
1.3 Workshop procedures
2. Background (FERC staff presentation) 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
2.1 Section 6 of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013
2.2 Licensing process steps
2.3 Common factors that lengthen process times
2.4 Actions implemented to shorten process times
2.5 Process times for recently authorized projects
3. Investigating the feasibility of a two-year process (Input solicited
from panel and participants) 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3.1 Is a two-year process feasible?
3.2 What pre-filing process steps can be eliminated, shortened, or
combined?
3.3 What post-filing process steps can be eliminated, shortened, or
combined?
3.4 In a two-year process, how much time should be allotted to pre-
filing versus post-filing?
3.5 What, if any, process modifications are needed to account for
mandatory conditions and other agency authorizations (e.g. sections
4(e) and 18 of the FPA, 401 certifications, ESA consultation)? What
about fish and wildlife recommendations made under section 10(j) of the
FPA?
3.6 Could memorandums of understanding between FERC and federal or
state agencies help expedite processing?
3.7 Are there economic factors that affect the practicality of a
two-year process?
3.8 Does the type of project (i.e., non-powered dam versus closed-
loop pumped storage) affect the steps included in a two-year process?
3.9 Should there be a single standard two-year process or should
developers be allowed to propose unique, project-specific processes?
3.10 Is a two-year process needed for exemptions from licensing or
are existing procedures adequate for expedited processing of these
projects?
4. Factors and criteria for identifying pilot projects (Input solicited
from panel and participants) 3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
4.1 What project design or siting criteria should be met to be
eligible to use a two-year process? Would the same criteria apply to
projects at non-powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects?
4.2 What environmental criteria should be met to be eligible to use
a two-year process? Would the same criteria apply to projects at non-
powered dams and closed-loop pumped storage projects?
4.3 In order for a project to qualify for a two-year process,
should there be agreement on, and limits to, the need to develop new
information?
4.4 Are there certain types of issues that should preclude a
project from being eligible for a two-year process?
4.5 Are there developers that will be ready to begin testing a two-
year process by February 5, 2014?
5. Closing comments and next steps 3:55 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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