Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574); Comment Request, 66350-66351 [2013-26461]

Download as PDF 66350 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2013 / Notices print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Dated: October 30, 2013. Michael K. Yudin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 2013–26495 Filed 11–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC13–21–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–574); Comment Request Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 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 SUMMARY: FERC) is submitting the information collection FERC–574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption, 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. The Commission issued a Notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 49491, 8/14/2013) requesting public comments. FERC received no comments on the FERC–574 and is making this notation in its submittal to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by December 5, 2013. Comments filed with OMB, identified by the OMB Control No. 1902–0116, 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. IC13–21–000, 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 ADDRESSES: 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–574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption. OMB Control No.: 1902–0116. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–574 information collection requirements with no changes to the reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC–574 to implement the statutory provisions of Sections 1(c), 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).1 Natural gas pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant’s qualification for an exemption under the provisions of Section 1(c). If the Commission grants exemption, the natural gas pipeline company is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission. The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) They receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction. 18 CFR Part 152 specifies the data required to be filed by pipeline companies for an exemption. Type of Respondents: Pipeline Companies Estimate of Annual Burden: 2 The Commission estimates the total Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as: FERC–574—GAS PIPELINE CERTIFICATES: HINSHAW EXEMPTION wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden hours per response Estimated total annual burden (A) (B) (A) × (B) = (C) (D) (C) × (D) 1 ....................................................................................................................... 1 15 U.S.C. 717–717w Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by 2 The VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Nov 04, 2013 Jkt 232001 1 persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 60 60 information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2013 / Notices The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $4,200 [60 hours * $70/hour 3 = $4,200]. 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: October 30, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–26461 Filed 11–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1957–010] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Wisconsin Public Service Corp.; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of Recreation Plan. b. Project No: 1957–010. c. Date Filed: January 4, 2013, and supplemented on October 16, 2013. d. Applicant: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. e. Name of Project: Otter Rapids Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The Otter Rapids Hydroelectric Project is located on the Wisconsin River in Vilas and Oneida Counties, Wisconsin. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r h. Applicant Contact: Shawn Puzen, Wisconsin Public Service Corp, 700 North Adams St., Green Bay, WI 54307, (920) 433–1094. i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter at (678) 245–3083, or email: mark.carter@ ferc.gov. 3 FY2013 Estimated Average Hourly Cost per FTE, including salary + benefits. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Nov 04, 2013 Jkt 232001 j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: November 29, 2013. 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, (202) 502–8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P–1957–010) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (licensee) proposes to amend its recreation plan by permanently closing public access to the existing fishing platforms located downstream of the project dam (i.e., the pier located in the river channel and the pier located alongside the back of the powerhouse) and install a new fishing platform on the south bank of the river downstream of the powerhouse. Also, the licensee proposes to relocate the existing self-guided tour facilities from inside the powerhouse to outside of the powerhouse next to the proposed tailrace fishing platform. As reasons for its proposed changes, the licensee cites public safety and project security concerns. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 66351 viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (P–1957) to access the document. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1– 866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010. Dated: October 30, 2013. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–26457 Filed 11–4–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66350-66351]
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. IC13-21-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574); Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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-574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption, 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. The Commission issued a Notice in the 
Federal Register (78 FR 49491, 8/14/2013) requesting public comments. 
FERC received no comments on the FERC-574 and is making this notation 
in its submittal to OMB.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by December 5, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by the OMB Control No. 
1902-0116, 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. IC13-21-000, 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-574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0116.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-574 information 
collection requirements with no changes to the reporting requirements.
    Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the 
requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of 
Sections 1(c), 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA).\1\ Natural gas 
pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing 
information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant's 
qualification for an exemption under the provisions of Section 1(c). If 
the Commission grants exemption, the natural gas pipeline company is 
not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any 
other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 717-717w
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    The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, 
sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) They 
receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another 
person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is 
ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and 
facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State 
Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that 
jurisdiction. 18 CFR Part 152 specifies the data required to be filed 
by pipeline companies for an exemption.
    Type of Respondents: Pipeline Companies
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The Commission estimates the total 
Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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    \2\ The Commission defines burden 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 further explanation of what is included in the 
information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal 
Regulations 1320.3.

                             FERC-574--Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption
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                                                     Number of                    Average burden     Estimated
              Number of respondents                responses per   Total number      hours per     total annual
                                                    respondent     of responses      response         burden
(A)                                                          (B)     (A) x (B) =             (D)       (C) x (D)
                                                                             (C)
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1...............................................               1               1              60              60
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    The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $4,200 [60 
hours * $70/hour \3\ = $4,200].
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    \3\ FY2013 Estimated Average Hourly Cost per FTE, including 
salary + benefits.
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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: October 30, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-26461 Filed 11-4-13; 8:45 am]
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