Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of Complaint, 4274-4275 [2016-01465]

Download as PDF 4274 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 16 / Tuesday, January 26, 2016 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES PR5180JKBC employed the same technology and design characteristics as the basic hybrid models in Case Nos. RF–022 and RF–031 that led the DOE to grant waivers in those cases. No comments had been filed opposing the relief requested in PAPRSA petition for extension of waiver and interim waiver. 2. Request to Extend Scope of Previously Granted Waivers, Interim Waivers, and Extension of Waiver to New Basic Hybrid Model under Previously Approved Alternative Testing Procedure As indicated above, PAPRSA has developed a new basic hybrid model, PR6180WBC, that shares the same design characteristics that led DOE to approve PAPRSA’s two prior petitions for waiver and extension of waiver. This new basic hybrid model is a single cabinet hybrid model that would be classified as a compact refrigerator with automatic defrost without through-thedoor ice service, but which has a winechiller compartment designed for an average temperature of 55 to 57 °F. Just as with PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models, this new basic hybrid model contains a heater that prevents the temperature of the wine-chiller compartment from reaching a temperature below 45 °F. Thus, testing this new hybrid model at 39 °F is simply not possible and not representative of the energy consumption characteristics of this new basic hybrid model. Further, just as PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models, 0.85 should also be the employed K factor (correction factor) for this new basic hybrid model because it will have a door-opening usage aligned with household freezers. See Appendix B to Subpart 430, 5.2.1.1, because Subpart 430 does not recognize wine chiller as a category. In short, there are no material differences between this new basic hybrid model and PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models as it impacts this Request. The design differences between the new basic hybrid model and the waiver hybrid models are the introduction of a more efficient compressor, other sealed system and electrical components for increased efficiency, improved venting, and new external aesthetic features. Although the new basic hybrid model will be more energy efficient, the design characteristics of the new basic hybrid model are the same as the characteristics of PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models that led DOE to grant the prior waivers. For these reasons, PAPRSA respectfully requests that it be permitted to use the following testing VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:57 Jan 25, 2016 Jkt 238001 procedure for its new basic hybrid model: Energy consumption is defined by the higher of the two values calculated by the following two formulas (according to 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix A): Energy consumption of the wine compartment: EWine = (ET1 + [(ET2¥ET1) × (55 °F¥TW1)/(TW2¥TW1)]) * 0.85 Energy consumption of the refrigerated beverage compartment: EBeverage Compartment= ET1 + [(ET2¥ET1) × (39 °F¥TBC1)/ (TBC2¥TBC1)]. PAPRSA respectfully requests that it be permitted to use this approved alternative testing method to test, certify and rate the new basic hybrid models in the same manner as its waiver hybrid models subject to the existing waivers and extension of waiver. 3. Grounds for Interim Waiver Pursuant to 10 CFR part 430.27(b)(2), applicants for an interim waiver should address the likely success of their petition and what economic hardships and/or competitive disadvantages are likely to arise absent the grant of an interim waiver. As detailed above, it is highly likely that DOE will grant this Request, as PAPRSA is simply seeking to test a new basic hybrid model under the alternative testing procedure already approved by DOE for PAPRSA’s waiver hybrid models subject to the existing waivers. The new basic hybrid model contains no materially different design characteristics that should warrant a different result. DOE has engaged in a rulemaking process to develop comprehensive test procedures for miscellaneous refrigeration products, which would apply to PAPRSA’s new basic hybrid model, but the rulemaking process is not complete. As DOE has previously stated, ‘‘[f]ully recognizing that product development occurs faster than the test procedure rulemaking process, the Department’s rules permit manufacturers of models not contemplated by the test procedures . . . to petition for a test procedure waiver in order to certify, rate, and sell such models.’’ GC Enforcement Guidance on the Application of Waivers and on the Waiver Process at 2 (rel. Dec. 23, 2010).10 Certain manufacturers design comparable hybrid models so that the 10 Available at https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/ gcprod/documents/LargeCapacityRCW_guidance_ 122210.pdf. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 beverage center compartment does not reach below 40 °F, and thus are not covered products under DOE’s regulations. Unless PAPRSA is granted an interim waiver, it will be at a competitive disadvantage by being unable to introduce the new basic hybrid model to compete with manufacturers that design their hybrid models in a manner that falls outside of DOE’s jurisdiction. Given that this Request is likely to be granted and PAPRSA will face economic hardship unless an interim waiver is granted, permitting PAPRSA to immediately certify the new basic hybrid model under the alternative testing method already approved by DOE is in the public interest. Respectfully submitted, Sean R. Blixseth, 2055 Sanyo Avenue San Diego, CA 92154 (619) 739–4722 sean.blixseth@us.panasonic.com Counsel for Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems Corporation of America August 21, 2015 [FR Doc. 2016–01496 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL16–31–000] Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of Complaint Take notice that on January 19, 2016, pursuant to Rules 206(a) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206(a), Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC (Complainant or Sage Grouse) filed a formal complaint against PacifiCorp (Respondent) alleging that Respondent improperly determined that Sage Grouse is not a Qualified Facility within the meaning of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and conducted Sage Grouse’s Feasibility Study erroneously, as more fully explained in the complaint. Complainant certifies that copies of the complaint were served upon each person designated on the official service list compiled by the Commission in this proceeding. 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 and E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 16 / Tuesday, January 26, 2016 / Notices 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. The Respondent’s answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent’s answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. 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. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 8, 2016. DATED: January 20, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–01465 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: PR16–12–000. Applicants: Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc. Description: Submits tariff filing per 284.123(b)(1)/: SOC to be effective 11/5/ 2015; Filing Type: 980. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 201601195012. Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/ 9/16. Docket Numbers: PR16–13–000. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:57 Jan 25, 2016 Jkt 238001 Applicants: Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Description: Submits tariff filing per 284.123(b)(1)/: SOC to be effective 11/ 30/2015; Filing Type: 980 Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 201601195014. Comments/Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/ 9/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–389–000. Applicants: Northwest Pipeline LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: NWP— Measurement Correction/Adjustments Filing to be effective 2/18/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5019. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–390–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 01/19/ 16 Negotiated Rates—ConEdison Energy, Inc. (HUB) 2275–89 to be effective 1/18/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5193. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–391–000. Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 01/19/ 16 Negotiated Rates—Mercuria Energy Gas Trading LLC (HUB) 7540–89 to be effective 1/18/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5194. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–392–000. Applicants: Viking Gas Transmission Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate PAL Agreement— Southwest Energy LP to be effective 1/ 19/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5257. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–393–000. Applicants: Midwestern Gas Transmission Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate PAL Agreement— ConocoPhillips Company to be effective 1/17/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5267. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–394–000. Applicants: OkTex Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Sales and Purchases of Gas for Operational Purposes to be effective 3/1/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5273. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–395–000. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 4275 Applicants: Equitrans, L.P. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Modified Operational Purchases and Sales to be effective 2/19/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5346. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Docket Numbers: RP16–396–000. Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: TETLP Jan2016 Cleanup Filing for GTC Section 1 to be effective 2/20/2016. Filed Date: 1/20/16. Accession Number: 20160120–5000. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. Filings in Existing Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP16–184–001. Applicants: Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC. Description: Compliance filing Cameron Interstate Pipeline FERC Dec. 30, 2016 Order Compliance Filing to be effective 3/1/2016. Filed Date: 1/19/16. Accession Number: 20160119–5256. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/1/16. Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated January 20, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–01470 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4274-4275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-01465]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL16-31-000]


Sage Grouse Energy Project, LLC v. PacifiCorp; Notice of 
Complaint

    Take notice that on January 19, 2016, pursuant to Rules 206(a) of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206(a), Sage Grouse Energy Project, 
LLC (Complainant or Sage Grouse) filed a formal complaint against 
PacifiCorp (Respondent) alleging that Respondent improperly determined 
that Sage Grouse is not a Qualified Facility within the meaning of the 
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and conducted Sage 
Grouse's Feasibility Study erroneously, as more fully explained in the 
complaint.
    Complainant certifies that copies of the complaint were served upon 
each person designated on the official service list compiled by the 
Commission in this proceeding.
    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 and

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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. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests 
must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, 
motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants.
    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.
    This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the 
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription'' 
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email 
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For 
assistance with any FERC Online service, please email 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208-3676 (toll free). For 
TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 8, 2016.

    DATED: January 20, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-01465 Filed 1-25-16; 8:45 am]
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