El Dorado Irrigation District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 21232-21233 [2015-08876]

Download as PDF 21232 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 74 / Friday, April 17, 2015 / Notices ANNUAL BURDEN RELATED TO CIP RELIABILITY STANDARDS [Version 5] Groups of registered entities Group Group Group Group Group Group Group A B B C C C C Classes of entity’s facilities requiring CIP Number of entities Total hours in year 1 (hours) Total hours in year 2 (hours) Total hours in year 3 (hours) ............................................. ............................................. ............................................. ............................................ ............................................ ............................................ ............................................ Low ................................................... Low ................................................... Medium ............................................. Low ................................................... Medium (New) .................................. Low (Blackstart) ............................... Medium or High ................................ 41 1,058 260 316 78 283 316 2,540 554,392 128,960 165,584 1,248 22,640 257,856 2,540 554,392 64,896 165,584 19,136 ¥206,024 131,456 564 110,032 64,896 32,864 19,136 ¥206,024 131,456 Total ........................................... ........................................................... ........................ 1,133,220 731,980 152,924 The total annual burden (related to CIP Version 5 only) is 672,708 hours when averaging Years 1–3 [(1,133,220 hours + 731,980 hours + 152,924 hours) ÷ 3 = 672,708 hours]. The total annual cost averaged over Years 1–3 is $50,883,633 (672,708 hours * $75.64 6 = $50,883,633). Regarding CIP standards unaffected by CIP Version 5, the estimated burden has been adjusted to account for a reduction in affected entities.7 The applicable estimate related to CIP Version 3 and 4 standards (related to the active components) is provided in the table below. (For display purposes, the numbers in the tables below have been rounded, however exact figures were used in the calculations.) BURDEN RELATED TO CIP RELIABILITY STANDARDS [Version 3 and version 4] 8 Number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden and cost per response Total annual burden hours and total annual cost Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) (5)÷(1) The following items represent the estimated total annual burden for FERC–725B and includes all burden associated with CIP Reliability Standards.11 • Number of respondents: 1,415 (Not all entities with CIP-related functions will be obligated to comply with every CIP reliability standard.) • Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,214,042. • Total Annual Cost: $91,830,137 (1,214,042 hours * $75.64 = $91,830,137). • Average Cost per Respondent: $64,898 12 ($91,830,137 ÷ 1,415 entities = $64,898). 1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:47 Apr 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 Dated: April 13, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–08875 Filed 4–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 184–246] El Dorado Irrigation District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests 7 The estimate has been decreased from 1,475 to 1,415. The NERC Compliance Registry indicated that as of 1/14/2015, 1,415 entities were registered for at least one CIP-related function/responsibility. 8 Reliability Standards CIP–002–3, CIP–003–3, CIP–004–3a, CIP–005–3a, CIP–006–3a, CIP–007–3c, CIP–008–3, and CIP–009–3. 9 This figure is rounded for display in the table. The actual number is 382.56813 and is used in the calculations above. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 $40,946,496 1,415 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed 6 The estimates for cost per response are derived using the following formula: Average Burden Hours per Response * $75.64 per Hour = Average Cost per Response. The hourly cost figure comes from May 2014 data on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm). The figure is a mathematical average of the cost of wages and benefits related to legal services ($129.68), technical employees ($58.17), and administrative support ($39.12). 10 541,334 $28,937 1,415 .................................................................................... 9 383 $28,937 with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow Requirements. b. Project No.: 184–246. c. Date Filed: April 9, 2015. d. Applicant: El Dorado Irrigation District (licensee). e. Name of Project: El Dorado Project. f. Location: South Fork American River and its tributaries in El Dorado, Alpine, and Amador counties, California. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Brian Deason, Hydroelectric Compliance Analyst, (530) 642–4064, or bdeason@eid.org. i. FERC Contact: John Aedo, (415) 369–3335, or john.aedo@ferc.gov. 10 This figure is rounded for display in the table. The actual number is 541,333.91 and is used in the calculations above. 11 CIP Versions 3 and 4 (remaining components of Version 3 and 4), and 5. 12 This figure is rounded. The actual number is 64,897.623. E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 74 / Friday, April 17, 2015 / Notices j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, and recommendations is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission (April 28, 2015). The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations 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. Please include the project number (P– 184–246) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a modification of its previous March 25, 2015 request for temporary flow variance, which is currently pending before the Commission. Specifically, the licensee requests an expanded temporary flow variance at the South Fork American River below Kyburz location, such that flows are reduced: from required 60 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 45 cfs from May 1–15; from the required 60 cfs to 30 cfs from May 16–31; from the required 60 cfs to 18 cfs in June; from the required 40 cfs to 15 cfs in July; and from the required 18 cfs to 15 cfs in August. The licensee states that the revised request is in response to worsening drought conditions in the project area, including record low snowpack and accelerated spring runoff that has occurred this year. The licensee also states that it maintains its previous request for temporary flow variances in Caples Creek, Echo Creek, Silver Fork American River and Pyramid Creek. 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 viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Apr 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. 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. 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 Responsive 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 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 and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the variance. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener 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. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21233 accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Dated: April 13, 2015. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–08876 Filed 4–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP15–144–000] Florida Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application Take notice that on March 31, 2015 Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT), 1300 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP15– 144–000, an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Commission’s Regulations under the Natural Gas Act and Parts 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations requesting authorization to construct, own, and operate: (1) Approximately 3.0 miles of 30-inch mainline loop extension (Branford Loop); (2) one new reciprocating 5,000 horsepower compressor unit and building at Compressor Station (CS) 16; (3) re-wheel an existing turbine compressor unit at CS 16; (4) approximately 5.7 miles of 20-inch loop extension (Jacksonville Loop); and (5) a new regulator station and appurtenant auxiliary facilities, all known as its Jacksonville Expansion Project. The project will provide an initial 60,000 MMBtu/d, and an expansion of 15,000 MMBtu/d of firm transportation to two existing delivery points for Peoples Gas System (PGS), a division of Tampa Electric Company all in Suwanee, Bradford, Columbia and Clay Counties, Florida, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to Stephen Veatch, Senior Director of Certificates & Reporting, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, 1300 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77002, or call (713) 989–2024, or fax (713) 989–1205, E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 184-246]


El Dorado Irrigation District; Notice of Application Accepted for 
Filing, 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. Type of Application: Application for Temporary Variance of 
Minimum Flow Requirements.
    b. Project No.: 184-246.
    c. Date Filed: April 9, 2015.
    d. Applicant: El Dorado Irrigation District (licensee).
    e. Name of Project: El Dorado Project.
    f. Location: South Fork American River and its tributaries in El 
Dorado, Alpine, and Amador counties, California.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Brian Deason, Hydroelectric Compliance 
Analyst, (530) 642-4064, or bdeason@eid.org.
    i. FERC Contact: John Aedo, (415) 369-3335, or john.aedo@ferc.gov.

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    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, protests, 
and recommendations is 15 days from the issuance date of this notice by 
the Commission (April 28, 2015). The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, 
comments, or recommendations 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. Please include the project number (P-
184-246) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or 
recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: The licensee requests a modification of 
its previous March 25, 2015 request for temporary flow variance, which 
is currently pending before the Commission. Specifically, the licensee 
requests an expanded temporary flow variance at the South Fork American 
River below Kyburz location, such that flows are reduced: from required 
60 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 45 cfs from May 1-15; from the 
required 60 cfs to 30 cfs from May 16-31; from the required 60 cfs to 
18 cfs in June; from the required 40 cfs to 15 cfs in July; and from 
the required 18 cfs to 15 cfs in August.
    The licensee states that the revised request is in response to 
worsening drought conditions in the project area, including record low 
snowpack and accelerated spring runoff that has occurred this year. The 
licensee also states that it maintains its previous request for 
temporary flow variances in Caples Creek, Echo Creek, Silver Fork 
American River and Pyramid Creek.
    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 viewed 
on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits 
in the docket number field 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.
    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. 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 Responsive 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 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 and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 
4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene, or protests should relate 
to project works which are the subject of the variance. Agencies may 
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of 
any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each 
representative of the applicant specified in the particular 
application. If an intervener 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. A copy of all other 
filings in reference to this application 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 4.34(b) and 
385.2010.

     Dated: April 13, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-08876 Filed 4-16-15; 8:45 am]
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