Competitive Transmission Development, Technical Conference; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference and Request for Speakers, 30534-30535 [2016-11551]

Download as PDF jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 30534 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices 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 DI16–02–000. k. Description of Project: The proposed Nicatous Lodge Micro Hydroelectric Project would consist of: (1) An intake structure on Nicatous Stream (2) a 5-inch-diameter, 100-footlong diversion canal connecting to a 5inch-diameter, 5-foot-long PVC penstock pipe that conveys diverted flows to a generating unit; (3) a generating unit having a total installed capacity of 1 kilowatt rated at 5 feet of net head; (4) a tailrace that returns the diverted flows to the Nicatous Stream; (5) a transmission line connecting the generating unit to the Nicatous Lodge property; and (6) appurtenant facilities. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the project would affect the interests of interstate or foreign commerce. 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[FR Doc. 2016–11552 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD16–18–000] Competitive Transmission Development, Technical Conference; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference and Request for Speakers As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued in this proceeding on March 17, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a Commissioner-led technical PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 conference on June 27, 2016, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on June 28, 2016, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Commission’s headquarters at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The purpose of the technical conference is to discuss issues related to competitive transmission development processes, including, but not limited to, the use of cost containment provisions, the relationship of competitive transmission development to transmission incentives, and other ratemaking issues.1 In addition, participants will have the opportunity to discuss issues relating to interregional transmission coordination, regional transmission planning and other transmission development issues.2 Attached to this Supplemental Notice is a preliminary agenda for the technical conference and a description of key concepts. Those interested in speaking at the technical conference should notify the Commission by May 17, 2016, by completing the online form at the following Web page: https:// www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ 06-27-16-speaker-form.asp. At this Web page, please describe the topic(s) you wish to address and provide biographical information. Due to time constraints, we anticipate that we may not be able to accommodate all those interested in speaking. We will notify selected speakers as soon as possible. Interested parties may submit pretechnical conference comments (with a ten page limit) for consideration in Docket No. AD16–18–000 no later than May 31, 2016. The conference will be open for the public to attend. Information on the technical conference will also be posted on the Calendar of Events on the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.ferc.gov, prior to the event. Advance registration is not required but is encouraged. Attendees may register at the following Web page: https:// www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/ 06-27-16-form.asp. This event will be webcast and transcribed. Anyone with internet access can navigate to the ‘‘FERC Calendar’’ at www.ferc.gov, and locate the technical conference in the Calendar 1 Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, those that the Commission described in NextEra Energy Transmission West, LLC, 154 FERC ¶ 61,009, at PP 76–78 (2015) and ITC Grid Development, LLC, 154 FERC ¶ 61,206, at P 49 (2016). 2 See Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection L.L.C., 155 FERC ¶ 61,058, at P 54 (2016). E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices of Events. Opening the technical conference in the Calendar of Events will reveal a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the webcast and offers the option of listening to the meeting via phone-bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit www.capitolconnection.org or call 703– 993–3100. The webcast will be available on the Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov for three months after the conference. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202–347–3700). Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–502–8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about this technical conference, please contact: Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs, (202) 502–8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov David Tobenkin (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, (202) 502–6445, david.tobenkin@ferc.gov Zeny Magos (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, (202) 502–8244, zeny.magos@ferc.gov Erica Siegmund Hough (Legal Information), Office of General Counsel, (202) 502–8251, erica.siegmund@ferc.gov Dated: May 10, 2016. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–11551 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9946–44–OA] Notification of Two Public Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board; Environmental Economics Advisory Committee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconferences of the Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC) to review its draft report regarding the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:32 May 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 EPA’s proposed methodology for updating its mortality risk valuation estimates for policy analysis. DATES: The SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee will conduct public teleconferences on June 16 and June 17, 2016. Each of the teleconferences will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The teleconferences will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants further information concerning the public teleconferences may contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone at (202) 564–2155 or via email armitage.thomas@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA SAB can be found at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The SAB was established pursuant to the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act (ERDDAA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4365, to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Pursuant to FACA and EPA policy, notice is hereby given that the SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee will hold two public teleconferences to discuss its draft report on the EPA’s methodology for updating its mortality risk valuation estimates for policy analysis. The committee will provide advice to the Administrator through the chartered SAB. The EPA’s Office of Policy requested advice on proposed improvements to the Agency’s methodology for estimating benefits associated with reduced risk of mortality. This methodology takes into account the amounts that individuals are willing to pay for reductions in mortality risk. The resulting values are combined into an estimate known as the value of statistical life (VSL) which is used in regulatory benefit-cost analysis. The EPA also requested that the SAB review options for accounting for changes in the VSL over time as real income grows, known as income elasticity of willingness to pay. The EPA submitted PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30535 the following documents to the SAB for review: (1) Valuing Mortality Risk for Policy: A Meta-analytic Approach, a white paper prepared by the EPA Office of Policy to describe the Agency’s interpretation and application of SAB recommendations received in July 2011 regarding updates to the EPA’s estimates of mortality risk valuation; (2) The Effect of Income on the Value of Mortality and Morbidity Risk Reductions, a report prepared for the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation on options for updating the Agency’s recommended estimate for the income elasticity of the value of statistical life; and (3) Recommended Income Elasticity and Income Growth Estimates: Technical Memorandum, an EPA memorandum providing supplementary information to the report. The SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee met on March 7–8, 2016, to receive agency briefings, hear public comments, and deliberate on responses to the EPA charge questions (81 FR 4296–4297). The purpose of the teleconferences described in this notice is to discuss the committee’s draft report with responses to the charge questions. The two committee teleconferences will be conducted as one complete meeting beginning on June 16, 2016 and continuing on June 17, 2016, if needed to complete agenda items. Additional information about this SAB advisory activity can be found at the following URL: https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/ sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/ Valuing%20fatal%20risk%20 for%20policy?OpenDocument. Technical Contacts: Any technical questions concerning the EPA documents reviewed by the SAB should be directed to Dr. Nathalie Simon in the EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics, by telephone at (202) 566–2347 or by email at simon.nathalie@epa.gov. Availability of Meeting Materials: Prior to the meeting, the teleconference agenda, draft committee report, and other materials will be available on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to the EPA. Interested members of the public may E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30534-30535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11551]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD16-18-000]


Competitive Transmission Development, Technical Conference; 
Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference and Request for Speakers

    As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued in this 
proceeding on March 17, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
will hold a Commissioner-led technical conference on June 27, 2016, 
from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on June 28, 2016, from 
approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Commission's headquarters 
at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The purpose of the 
technical conference is to discuss issues related to competitive 
transmission development processes, including, but not limited to, the 
use of cost containment provisions, the relationship of competitive 
transmission development to transmission incentives, and other 
ratemaking issues.\1\ In addition, participants will have the 
opportunity to discuss issues relating to interregional transmission 
coordination, regional transmission planning and other transmission 
development issues.\2\
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    \1\ Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, 
those that the Commission described in NextEra Energy Transmission 
West, LLC, 154 FERC ] 61,009, at PP 76-78 (2015) and ITC Grid 
Development, LLC, 154 FERC ] 61,206, at P 49 (2016).
    \2\ See Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. Midcontinent 
Independent System Operator, Inc. and PJM Interconnection L.L.C., 
155 FERC ] 61,058, at P 54 (2016).
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    Attached to this Supplemental Notice is a preliminary agenda for 
the technical conference and a description of key concepts.
    Those interested in speaking at the technical conference should 
notify the Commission by May 17, 2016, by completing the online form at 
the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/06-27-16-speaker-form.asp. At this Web page, please describe the topic(s) 
you wish to address and provide biographical information. Due to time 
constraints, we anticipate that we may not be able to accommodate all 
those interested in speaking. We will notify selected speakers as soon 
as possible.
    Interested parties may submit pre-technical conference comments 
(with a ten page limit) for consideration in Docket No. AD16-18-000 no 
later than May 31, 2016.
    The conference will be open for the public to attend. Information 
on the technical conference will also be posted on the Calendar of 
Events on the Commission's Web site, https://www.ferc.gov, prior to the 
event. Advance registration is not required but is encouraged. 
Attendees may register at the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/06-27-16-form.asp.
    This event will be webcast and transcribed. Anyone with internet 
access can navigate to the ``FERC Calendar'' at www.ferc.gov, and 
locate the technical conference in the Calendar

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of Events. Opening the technical conference in the Calendar of Events 
will reveal a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides 
technical support for the webcast and offers the option of listening to 
the meeting via phone-bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, 
visit www.capitolconnection.org or call 703-993-3100. The webcast will 
be available on the Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov for three months 
after the conference. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately 
available for a fee from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. (202-347-3700).
    Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please 
send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1-866-208-
3372 (voice) or 202-502-8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202-208-2106 with 
the required accommodations.
    For more information about this technical conference, please 
contact:

Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs, 
(202) 502-8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov
David Tobenkin (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and 
Innovation, (202) 502-6445, david.tobenkin@ferc.gov
Zeny Magos (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, 
(202) 502-8244, zeny.magos@ferc.gov
Erica Siegmund Hough (Legal Information), Office of General Counsel, 
(202) 502-8251, erica.siegmund@ferc.gov

    Dated: May 10, 2016.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-11551 Filed 5-16-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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