Application To Export Electric Energy; Powerex Corp., 65978-65979 [2013-26299]

Download as PDF 65978 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 213 / Monday, November 4, 2013 / Notices DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Draft Revised Strategic Plan for FY 2014–2018 Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–11, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is soliciting comments from all interested and potentially affected parties on its draft revised strategic plan. DNFSB will consider all comments received as a result of this outreach effort. The draft plan is available for review on DNFSB’s Web site at https://www.dnfsb.gov/. Comments may be sent to the acting Deputy General Manager at mailbox@ dnfsb.gov or the address below. DATES: Comments will be accepted during the period November 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send comments concerning this notice to: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004–2001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Welch, Acting Deputy General Manager, 202–694–7060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This draft strategic plan will replace DNFSB’s FY 2011–2016 Strategic Plan, dated March 1, 2011. SUMMARY: Dated: October 29, 2013. Peter S. Winokur, Chairman. [FR Doc. 2013–26363 Filed 11–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3670–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–258–D] Application to Export Electric Energy; Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. (BEMI) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before December 4, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be addressed to: Lamont Jackson, Office of TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 232001 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350. Because of delays in handling conventional mail, it is recommended that documents be transmitted by overnight mail, by electronic mail to Lamont.Jackson@ hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202–586– 8008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lamont Jackson (Program Office) at 202–586–0808, or by email to Lamont.Jackson@hq.doe.gov. Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On March 26, 2009, DOE issued Order No. EA–258–C to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities. That authority expires on April 23, 2014. On October 24, 2013, BEMI filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–258–C for an additional five-year term. BEMI states that it does not own, operate, or control any physical assets such as electric generating or transmission facilities, and it does not have a franchised service area. The electric energy that BEMI proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities and other suppliers within the United States. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by BEMI have previously been authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the application at the address provided above. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five copies of such comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be sent to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 address provided above on or before the date listed above. Comments on the BEMI application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–258–D. An additional copy is to be provided directly to Shaun Logue, Vice President of Legal Services and General Counsel, Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc., 480 de la Cite Blvd., Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R3. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR Part 1021) and after a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action will not have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above, by accessing the program Web site at https://energy.gov/ node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 29, 2013. Brian Mills, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2013–26295 Filed 11–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–145–E] Application To Export Electric Energy; Powerex Corp. Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Powerex Corp. (Powerex) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before December 4, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be addressed to: Lamont Jackson, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350. Because of delays in handling conventional mail, it is recommended that documents be transmitted by overnight mail, by electronic mail to Lamont.Jackson@ SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1 TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 213 / Monday, November 4, 2013 / Notices hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202–586– 8008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lamont Jackson (Program Office) at 202–586–0808, or by email to Lamont.Jackson@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On February 19, 2009, DOE issued Order No. EA–145–D, which authorized Powerex to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities. That authority expires on February 19, 2014. On August 29, 2013, Powerex filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA–145–D for an additional five-year term. In its application, Powerex states that it does not own any electric generating or transmission facilities, and it does not have a franchised service area. The electric energy that Powerex proposes to export to Mexico would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the United States and/or Canada. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by Powerex have previously been authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the application at the address provided above. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five copies of such comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be sent to the address provided above on or before the date listed above. Comments on the Powerex application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–145–E. An additional copy is to be provided directly to Ms. Karen McDonald, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 232001 Powerex Corp., 666 Burrard Street, Suite 1300, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2X8 and Deana E. King, Bracewell and Giuliani LLP, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2300, Austin, TX 78701 and Tracey L. Bradley, Bracewell and Giuliani LLP, 2000 K Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action will not have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above, by accessing the program Web site at https://energy.gov/ node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 29, 2013. Brian Mills, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2013–26299 Filed 11–1–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Savannah River Site Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Monday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. SUMMARY: Double Tree Hotel, 2651 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerri Flemming, Office of External Affairs, Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC, 29802; Phone: (803) 952–7886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65979 environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda Monday, November 18, 2013 1:00 p.m. Combined Committees Session Order of committees: • Strategic & Legacy Management • Nuclear Materials • Administrative & Outreach • Facilities Disposition & Site Remediation • Waste Management 5:00 p.m. Public Comments Session 5:15 p.m. Adjourn Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:30 a.m. Opening, Pledge, Approval of Minutes, Chair and Agency Updates 10:00 a.m. Public Comments Session Break Waste Management Report Strategic & Legacy Management Report 11:45 a.m. Public Comments Session 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break 1:30 p.m. Nuclear Materials Report Facilities Disposition & Site Remediation Report 4:15 p.m. Administrative & Outreach Committee Report • Election of Officers 4:30 p.m. Public Comments Session Results of election announced directly after Public Comment session 4:45 p.m. Adjourn Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Savannah River Site, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Gerri Flemming at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Gerri Flemming’s office at the address or telephone listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Gerri Flemming at the E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 213 (Monday, November 4, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65978-65979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26299]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-145-E]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Powerex Corp.

AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Powerex Corp. (Powerex) has applied to renew its authority to 
transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to 
section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on 
or before December 4, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be 
addressed to: Lamont Jackson, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy 
Reliability, Mail Code: OE-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350. Because of delays 
in handling conventional mail, it is recommended that documents be 
transmitted by overnight mail, by electronic mail to Lamont.Jackson@

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hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202-586-8008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lamont Jackson (Program Office) at 
202-586-0808, or by email to hq.doe.gov">Lamont.Jackson@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United 
States to a foreign country are regulated by the Department of Energy 
(DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require 
authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 
824a(e)).
    On February 19, 2009, DOE issued Order No. EA-145-D, which 
authorized Powerex to transmit electric energy from the United States 
to Mexico as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing 
international transmission facilities. That authority expires on 
February 19, 2014. On August 29, 2013, Powerex filed an application 
with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA-
145-D for an additional five-year term.
    In its application, Powerex states that it does not own any 
electric generating or transmission facilities, and it does not have a 
franchised service area. The electric energy that Powerex proposes to 
export to Mexico would be surplus energy purchased from electric 
utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within 
the United States and/or Canada. The existing international 
transmission facilities to be utilized by Powerex have previously been 
authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 
10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by 
third parties.
    Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this 
proceeding should file a comment or protest to the application at the 
address provided above. Protests should be filed in accordance with 
Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Rules of 
Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become 
a party to these proceedings should file a motion to intervene at the 
above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five 
copies of such comments, protests, or motions to intervene should be 
sent to the address provided above on or before the date listed above.
    Comments on the Powerex application to export electric energy to 
Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA-145-E. An 
additional copy is to be provided directly to Ms. Karen McDonald, 
Powerex Corp., 666 Burrard Street, Suite 1300, Vancouver, British 
Columbia, Canada V6C 2X8 and Deana E. King, Bracewell and Giuliani LLP, 
111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2300, Austin, TX 78701 and Tracey L. 
Bradley, Bracewell and Giuliani LLP, 2000 K Street NW., Suite 500, 
Washington, DC 20006. A final decision will be made on this application 
after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE's 
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 
1021) and after a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action 
will not have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or 
reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system.
    Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, 
for public inspection and copying at the address provided above, by 
accessing the program Web site at https://energy.gov/node/11845, or by 
emailing Angela Troy at hq.doe.gov">Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 29, 2013.
Brian Mills,
Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and 
Energy Reliability.
[FR Doc. 2013-26299 Filed 11-1-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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