Application To Export Electric Energy; Termoelectrica U.S., LLC, 30532-30533 [2016-11601]

Download as PDF 30532 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices This notice announces a combined meeting of the Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Committee and Waste Management Committee of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico (known locally as the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board [NNMCAB]). 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: Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: NNMCAB Office, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Menice Santistevan, Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board, 94 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. Phone (505) 995–0393; Fax (505) 989–1752 or Email: menice.santistevan@em.doe.gov. 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 environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Purpose of the Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Committee (EM&R): The EM&R Committee provides a citizens’ perspective to NNMCAB on current and future environmental remediation activities resulting from historical Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) operations and, in particular, issues pertaining to groundwater, surface water and work required under the New Mexico Environment Department Order on Consent. The EM&R Committee will keep abreast of DOE–EM and site programs and plans. The committee will work with the NNMCAB to provide assistance in determining priorities and the best use of limited funds and time. Formal recommendations will be proposed when needed and, after consideration and approval by the full NNMCAB, may be sent to DOE–EM for action. Purpose of the Waste Management (WM) Committee: The WM Committee reviews policies, practices and procedures, existing and proposed, so as to provide recommendations, advice, suggestions and opinions to the NNMCAB regarding waste management operations at the Los Alamos site. Tentative Agenda: • Call to Order and Introductions • Approval of Agenda • Approval of Minutes from April 27, 2016 • Old Business jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:32 May 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 • New Business Æ Discuss Topics for Future Recommendations Æ Mid-Year Review of Committee Work Plans Æ Future Topics for Meeting Presentations • Update from DOE • Presentation: Update on Supplemental Environmental Projects • Public Comment Period • Adjourn Public Participation: The NNMCAB’s Committees welcome the attendance of the public at their combined committee meeting 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 Menice Santistevan at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the telephone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Committees either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Menice Santistevan at the address or telephone number 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 Menice Santistevan at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes and other Board documents are on the Internet at: https:// energy.gov/em/nnmcab/northern-newmexico-citizens-advisory-board. Issued at Washington, DC, on May 11, 2016. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–11607 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6405–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–418] Application To Export Electric Energy; Termoelectrica U.S., LLC Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Termoelectrica U.S., LLC (Applicant) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 June 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed to: 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 Electricity.Exports@ hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202–586– 8008. 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 March 21, 2016, DOE received an application from the Applicant for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer solely over the TDM Gen-Tie, an authorized international electric transmission facility issued in Presidential Permit PP–235–2 and for a period not to extend beyond the date of termination of the associated Presidential Permit PP–235–2. In its application, the Applicant states that it does own or control an electric generation or transmission facility at the point where the 230kV generation tieline crosses the U.S. Mexico border, and does not have a franchised service area. The Applicant’s request is limited to the delivery of intermittent and de minimis start-up and station power to the TDM Facility over the TDM-Gen-Tie. The electric energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Mexico would be surplus energy purchased from third parties such as electric utilities and Federal power marketing agencies pursuant to voluntary agreements. The existing international transmission facility to be utilized by the Applicant 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 E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices 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 and other filings concerning the Applicant’s application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–418. An additional copy is to be provided to both Daniel A. King, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, LLC, 488 8th Ave., HQ12S1, San Diego, CA 92101 and Jose A. Lau, Sempra International, LLC, 488 8th Ave., HQ13N1, San Diego, CA 92101. 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 May 11, 2016. Christopher Lawrence, Energy Policy Analyst, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2016–11601 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. 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: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 6:00 p.m. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:32 May 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 Department of Energy Information Center, Office of Science and Technical Information, 1 Science.gov Way, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melyssa P. Noe, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM– 90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone (865) 241–3315; Fax (865) 576–0956 or email: melyssa.noe@orem.doe.gov or check the Web site at https://energy.gov/orem/ services/community-engagement/oakridge-site-specific-advisory-board. 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 environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. ADDRESSES: Tentative Agenda • Welcome and Announcements • Comments from the Deputy Designated Federal Officer (DDFO) • Comments from the DOE, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and Environmental Protection Agency Liaisons • Public Comment Period • Presentation: Technology Development to Support Mercury Cleanup Strategy • Additions/Approval of Agenda • Motions/Approval of May 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes • Status of Recommendations with DOE • Committee Reports • Alternate DDFO Report • Adjourn Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Oak Ridge, 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 Melyssa P. Noe 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 the agenda item should contact Melyssa P. Noe at the address or telephone number 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. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30533 Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Melyssa P. Noe at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://energy.gov/ orem/services/community-engagement/ oak-ridge-site-specific-advisory-board. Issued at Washington, DC, on May 11, 2016. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–11605 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI16–2–000] Nicatous Lake Lodge and Cabins, LLC; Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions To Intervene Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention. b. Docket No: DI16–2–000. c. Date Filed: March 18, 2016. d. Applicant: Nicatous Lake Lodge and Cabins, LLC. e. Name of Project: Nicatous Lodge Micro Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Nicatous Lodge Micro Hydroelectric Project would be located on the Nicatous Stream, near the town of Burlington, in Hancock County, Maine. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b) (2012). h. Applicant Contact: Nicatous Lake Lodge and Cabins, LLC, P.O. Box 100, Burlington, ME 04417, telephone: (207) 356–7506; email: nicatouslodge1@att.com; and Mr. David Dane, owner, P.O. Box 100, Burlington, ME 04417; telephone: (814) 244–4282, email: davidallendane@gmail.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Polardino, (202) 502–6437, or email: Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene is: 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, protests, and motions to intervene using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30532-30533]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11601]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-418]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Termoelectrica U.S., LLC

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

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Termoelectrica U.S., LLC (Applicant) has applied for 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 June 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 
more information should be addressed to: 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 
Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202-586-8008.

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 March 21, 2016, DOE received an application from the Applicant 
for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to 
Mexico as a power marketer solely over the TDM Gen-Tie, an authorized 
international electric transmission facility issued in Presidential 
Permit PP-235-2 and for a period not to extend beyond the date of 
termination of the associated Presidential Permit PP-235-2.
    In its application, the Applicant states that it does own or 
control an electric generation or transmission facility at the point 
where the 230kV generation tie-line crosses the U.S. Mexico border, and 
does not have a franchised service area. The Applicant's request is 
limited to the delivery of intermittent and de minimis start-up and 
station power to the TDM Facility over the TDM-Gen-Tie. The electric 
energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Mexico would be surplus 
energy purchased from third parties such as electric utilities and 
Federal power marketing agencies pursuant to voluntary agreements. The 
existing international transmission facility to be utilized by the 
Applicant 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

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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 and other filings concerning the Applicant's application 
to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE 
Docket No. EA-418. An additional copy is to be provided to both Daniel 
A. King, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, LLC, 488 8th Ave., HQ12S1, San Diego, 
CA 92101 and Jose A. Lau, Sempra International, LLC, 488 8th Ave., 
HQ13N1, San Diego, CA 92101.
    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 May 11, 2016.
Christopher Lawrence,
Energy Policy Analyst, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy 
Reliability.
[FR Doc. 2016-11601 Filed 5-16-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

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