Washoe Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-176, 1335-1336 [2016-31973]
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Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
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Washoe Project-Rate Order No.
WAPA–176
Western Area Power
Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of rate order extending
Washoe project, Stampede Division,
non-firm power formula rate.
AGENCY:
The Deputy Secretary of
Energy extended, on an interim basis,
the existing Washoe Project, Stampede
Division, Non-Firm Power Formula
Rate, effective October 1, 2017, through
September 30, 2022. The existing NonFirm Power Formula Rate Schedule
SNF–7 expires on September 30, 2017.
The extended formula rate will be in
effect on an interim basis until the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) approves the extension on a
final basis, or until superseded.
This action is effective October
1, 2017.
DATES:
Mr.
Subhash Paluru, Regional Manager,
Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area
Power Administration, 114 Parkshore
Drive, Folsom, CA 95630–4710,
telephone (916) 353–4418, email
paluru@wapa.gov; or Ms. Regina Rieger,
Rates Manager, Sierra Nevada Region,
Western Area Power Administration,
114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA
95630–4710, telephone (916) 353–4629,
email SNR-Rates@wapa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
On
September 9, 2016, Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) proposed its
intent to seek a five-year formula rate
extension and allowed for a 30-day
comment period in a Notice published
in the Federal Register.1 No comments
were received.
By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B,
effective November 19, 2016, the
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
authority to develop power and
transmission rates to the Administrator
of WAPA; (2) the authority to confirm,
approve, and place such rates into effect
on an interim basis to the Deputy
Secretary of Energy; and (3) the
authority to confirm, approve, and place
into effect on a final basis, to remand,
or to disapprove such rates to FERC.
Federal rules, specifically 10 CFR
903.23(a), govern Department of Energy
procedures for this rate extension.
Under Delegation Order No. 00–
037.00B and in compliance with 10 CFR
part 903, I hereby approve, on an
interim basis, Rate Order No. WAPA–
176, which extends without adjustment,
the existing Washoe Project, Stampede
Division, Non-Firm Power Formula
Rate, Rate Schedule SNF–7, through
September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule
SNF–7 will be submitted promptly to
FERC for confirmation and approval on
a final basis.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Dated: December 23, 2016.
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Department of Energy
Deputy Secretary
In the Matter of: Western Area Power
Administration, Sierra Nevada Region,
Extension of the Washoe Project, Stampede
Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate,
Rate Order No. WAPA–176.
Order Extending the Existing Washoe
Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm
Power Formula Rate on an Interim
Basis
The existing formula rate was
established in accordance with Section
302 of the Department of Energy (DOE)
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152). This
act transferred to and vested in the
Secretary of Energy the power marketing
functions of the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior and the
Bureau of Reclamation under the
Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32
Stat. 388), as amended and
supplemented by subsequent laws,
particularly section 9(c) of the
Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43
U.S.C. 485h(c)), section 5 of the Flood
Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s),
and other acts that specifically apply to
the project involved.
By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B,
effective November 19, 2016, the
Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The
authority to develop power and
transmission rates to the Administrator
of the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA); (2) the
authority to confirm, approve, and place
such rates into effect on an interim basis
to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and
(3) the authority to confirm, approve,
and place into effect on a final basis, to
remand, or to disapprove such rates to
the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC). Federal rules,
specifically 10 CFR 903.23(a), govern
Department of Energy procedures for
this rate extension.
Background
The existing Washoe Project NonFirm Power Formula Rate, Rate
Schedule SNF–7, expires on September
30, 2017. FERC confirmed and approved
Rate Schedule SNF–7, on April 16,
2009,1 and the subsequent extension on
September 5, 2013.2 WAPA published a
notice in the Federal Register on
September 9, 2016, proposing to further
extend Rate Schedule SNF–7 for five
1 See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power
Admin., 127 FERC ¶ 62,043 (2009).
2 See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power
Admin., 144 FERC ¶ 62,213 (2013).
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years, without adjustment.3 In
accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a),
WAPA provided for a consultation and
comment period that ended on October
11, 2016. WAPA received no comments.
Rate Schedule SNF–7
The formula rate for Stampede power is:
(Supersedes Schedule SNF–6)
Discussion
Sierra Nevada Region, Washoe Project,
Stampede Division
Stampede Annual Transferred PRR =
Stampede Annual PRR—Stampede
Revenue
Where:
Stampede Annual Transferred
Power Revenue Requirement (PRR) =
Stampede Annual PRR as identified
as a cost transferred to the CVP.
Stampede Annual PRR = The total PRR
for Stampede required to repay all
annual costs, including interest, and
the investment within the allowable
period.
Stampede Revenue = Revenue from
applying the SEEA Rate to project
generation.
Billing: Billing for the SEEA Rate will be
as specified in the service agreement.
Adjustment for Losses: Losses will be
accounted for under this rate schedule
as stated in the service agreement.
Rate Schedule SNF–7 provides
sufficient annual revenue to recover
annual expenses, interest, and capital
investments, within the cost recovery
criteria set forth in DOE Order RA
6120.2. Congress, by legislation,
declared all Washoe Project costs to be
non-reimbursable except the Stampede
Powerplant (Stampede).4 The average
Stampede generation, approximately 10
gigawatt-hours annually, is used
principally to provide energy for two
Federal fish hatcheries. Since the
Washoe Project has no Federally-owned
transmission lines, WAPA contracted
with Truckee Donner Public Utility
District and the City of Fallon (TDPUD/
Fallon) to accept Stampede generation
and serve project use loads. Energy in
excess of project use loads is integrated
with the Central Valley Project (CVP)
and marketed under the 2004 Power
Marketing Plan. Pursuant to Rate
Schedule SNF–7, each year, any
remaining reimbursable expenses, in
excess of the revenue collected under
contract, are incorporated into the CVP
power revenue requirement. For the
proposed extension period, WAPA
forecasts the Washoe Project cost to CVP
to be approximately $255,000 annually.
Extending Rate Schedule SNF–7 will
provide sufficient revenue to recover
annual expenses, interest, and capital
requirements, thus ensuring project
repayment within the cost recovery
criteria set forth in DOE Order RA
6120.2.
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Order
In view of the foregoing and under the
authority delegated to me, I hereby
extend, on an interim basis, the existing
Washoe Project, Stampede Division,
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate
Schedule SNF–7. Rate Order No.
WAPA–176 extends, without
adjustment, Rate Schedule SNF-7
through September 30, 2022. Rate
Schedule SNF–7 shall remain in effect
on an interim basis, pending FERC’s
confirmation and approval of this
extension, or substitute formula rate, on
a final basis.
Dated: December 23, 2016
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
Deputy Secretary of Energy
3 See
81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016).
Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water
Rights Settlement Act, Pub. L. No. 101–618, 104
Stat. 3289, 3307 (1990).
4 See
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United States Department of Energy
Western Area Power Administration
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate
Effective:
The first day of the first full billing
period beginning on or after August 1,
2008, through September 30, 2022, or
until superseded by another rate
schedule, whichever occurs earlier.
Available:
Within the marketing area served by
the Sierra Nevada Region.
Applicable:
To preference customers under the
2004 Power Marketing Plan and the
applicable third party(ies) who are
under contract (Contractor) with the
Western Area Power Administration
(WAPA).
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Character and Conditions of Service:
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Alternating current, 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the
voltages and points established by
contract.
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate:
In order to serve project use loads and
effectively market the energy from
Stampede, WAPA has contracted with a
third party Contractor that provides for
a Stampede Energy Exchange Account
(SEEA). The SEEA is an annual energy
exchange account for Stampede energy.
In the SEEA, the revenues from sales
(generation revenues) made at the SEEA
Rate are reduced by the project use and
station service power costs and SEEA
administrative costs. WAPA applies the
ratio of project use costs to the
generation revenue recorded in the
SEEA to determine a non-reimbursable
percentage. One hundred percent minus
this non-reimbursable percentage
establishes a reimbursable percentage.
This reimbursable percentage is then
applied to the appropriate power-related
costs to determine the reimbursable
costs for repayment. The reimbursable
costs are then netted against generation
revenues made at the SEEA Rate. As
stipulated under the 2004 Power
Marketing Plan, any remaining
reimbursable costs, to include interest
and annual capital costs, are then
transferred to the Central Valley Project
for incorporation into the CVP Power
Revenue Requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Western Area Power Administration
Washoe Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-176
AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of rate order extending Washoe project, Stampede
Division, non-firm power formula rate.
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SUMMARY: The Deputy Secretary of Energy extended, on an interim basis,
the existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula
Rate, effective October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2022. The
existing Non-Firm Power Formula Rate Schedule SNF-7 expires on
September 30, 2017. The extended formula rate will be in effect on an
interim basis until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
approves the extension on a final basis, or until superseded.
DATES: This action is effective October 1, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Subhash Paluru, Regional Manager,
Sierra Nevada Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore
Drive, Folsom, CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4418, email
paluru@wapa.gov; or Ms. Regina Rieger, Rates Manager, Sierra Nevada
Region, Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom,
CA 95630-4710, telephone (916) 353-4629, email SNR-Rates@wapa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 9, 2016, Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA) proposed its intent to seek a five-year formula
rate extension and allowed for a 30-day comment period in a Notice
published in the Federal Register.\1\ No comments were received.
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\1\ See 81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016).
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By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B, effective November 19, 2016,
the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power
and transmission rates to the Administrator of WAPA; (2) the authority
to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim
basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to
confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or
to disapprove such rates to FERC. Federal rules, specifically 10 CFR
903.23(a), govern Department of Energy procedures for this rate
extension.
Under Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B and in compliance with 10 CFR
part 903, I hereby approve, on an interim basis, Rate Order No. WAPA-
176, which extends without adjustment, the existing Washoe Project,
Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Schedule SNF-7,
through September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule SNF-7 will be submitted
promptly to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis.
Dated: December 23, 2016.
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall,
Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Department of Energy
Deputy Secretary
In the Matter of: Western Area Power Administration, Sierra
Nevada Region, Extension of the Washoe Project, Stampede Division,
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Order No. WAPA-176.
Order Extending the Existing Washoe Project, Stampede Division, Non-
Firm Power Formula Rate on an Interim Basis
The existing formula rate was established in accordance with
Section 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42
U.S.C. 7152). This act transferred to and vested in the Secretary of
Energy the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the Department
of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation Act
of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by
subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project
Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)), section 5 of the Flood Control Act of
1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), and other acts that specifically apply to the
project involved.
By Delegation Order No. 00-037.00B, effective November 19, 2016,
the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power
and transmission rates to the Administrator of the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA); (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place
such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of
Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into
effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Federal rules,
specifically 10 CFR 903.23(a), govern Department of Energy procedures
for this rate extension.
Background
The existing Washoe Project Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate
Schedule SNF-7, expires on September 30, 2017. FERC confirmed and
approved Rate Schedule SNF-7, on April 16, 2009,\1\ and the subsequent
extension on September 5, 2013.\2\ WAPA published a notice in the
Federal Register on September 9, 2016, proposing to further extend Rate
Schedule SNF-7 for five
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years, without adjustment.\3\ In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), WAPA
provided for a consultation and comment period that ended on October
11, 2016. WAPA received no comments.
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\1\ See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 127
FERC ] 62,043 (2009).
\2\ See U. S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 144
FERC ] 62,213 (2013).
\3\ See 81 FR 62499 (September 9, 2016).
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Discussion
Rate Schedule SNF-7 provides sufficient annual revenue to recover
annual expenses, interest, and capital investments, within the cost
recovery criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2. Congress, by
legislation, declared all Washoe Project costs to be non-reimbursable
except the Stampede Powerplant (Stampede).\4\ The average Stampede
generation, approximately 10 gigawatt-hours annually, is used
principally to provide energy for two Federal fish hatcheries. Since
the Washoe Project has no Federally-owned transmission lines, WAPA
contracted with Truckee Donner Public Utility District and the City of
Fallon (TDPUD/Fallon) to accept Stampede generation and serve project
use loads. Energy in excess of project use loads is integrated with the
Central Valley Project (CVP) and marketed under the 2004 Power
Marketing Plan. Pursuant to Rate Schedule SNF-7, each year, any
remaining reimbursable expenses, in excess of the revenue collected
under contract, are incorporated into the CVP power revenue
requirement. For the proposed extension period, WAPA forecasts the
Washoe Project cost to CVP to be approximately $255,000 annually.
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\4\ See Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights
Settlement Act, Pub. L. No. 101-618, 104 Stat. 3289, 3307 (1990).
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Extending Rate Schedule SNF-7 will provide sufficient revenue to
recover annual expenses, interest, and capital requirements, thus
ensuring project repayment within the cost recovery criteria set forth
in DOE Order RA 6120.2.
Order
In view of the foregoing and under the authority delegated to me, I
hereby extend, on an interim basis, the existing Washoe Project,
Stampede Division, Non-Firm Power Formula Rate, Rate Schedule SNF-7.
Rate Order No. WAPA-176 extends, without adjustment, Rate Schedule
SNF[dash]7 through September 30, 2022. Rate Schedule SNF-7 shall remain
in effect on an interim basis, pending FERC's confirmation and approval
of this extension, or substitute formula rate, on a final basis.
Dated: December 23, 2016
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy Secretary of Energy
Rate Schedule SNF-7
(Supersedes Schedule SNF-6)
United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration
Sierra Nevada Region, Washoe Project, Stampede Division
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate
Effective:
The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or
after August 1, 2008, through September 30, 2022, or until superseded
by another rate schedule, whichever occurs earlier.
Available:
Within the marketing area served by the Sierra Nevada Region.
Applicable:
To preference customers under the 2004 Power Marketing Plan and the
applicable third party(ies) who are under contract (Contractor) with
the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).
Character and Conditions of Service:
Alternating current, 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered
at the voltages and points established by contract.
Non-Firm Power Formula Rate:
In order to serve project use loads and effectively market the
energy from Stampede, WAPA has contracted with a third party Contractor
that provides for a Stampede Energy Exchange Account (SEEA). The SEEA
is an annual energy exchange account for Stampede energy. In the SEEA,
the revenues from sales (generation revenues) made at the SEEA Rate are
reduced by the project use and station service power costs and SEEA
administrative costs. WAPA applies the ratio of project use costs to
the generation revenue recorded in the SEEA to determine a non-
reimbursable percentage. One hundred percent minus this non-
reimbursable percentage establishes a reimbursable percentage. This
reimbursable percentage is then applied to the appropriate power-
related costs to determine the reimbursable costs for repayment. The
reimbursable costs are then netted against generation revenues made at
the SEEA Rate. As stipulated under the 2004 Power Marketing Plan, any
remaining reimbursable costs, to include interest and annual capital
costs, are then transferred to the Central Valley Project for
incorporation into the CVP Power Revenue Requirement.
The formula rate for Stampede power is:
Stampede Annual Transferred PRR = Stampede Annual PRR--Stampede Revenue
Where:
Stampede Annual Transferred
Power Revenue Requirement (PRR) = Stampede Annual PRR as identified as
a cost transferred to the CVP.
Stampede Annual PRR = The total PRR for Stampede required to repay all
annual costs, including interest, and the investment within the
allowable period.
Stampede Revenue = Revenue from applying the SEEA Rate to project
generation.
Billing: Billing for the SEEA Rate will be as specified in the service
agreement.
Adjustment for Losses: Losses will be accounted for under this rate
schedule as stated in the service agreement.
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