Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 7 LLC, 5069-5070 [2019-02789]

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[FR Doc. 2019–02804 Filed 2–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–393–A] Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 8 LLC Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 8 LLC (Applicant or EESS–8) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before March 22, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed to: Office of Electricity, 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: The Department of Energy (DOE) regulates exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country, pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)). Such exports require authorization under SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Feb 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On May 16, 2014, DOE issued Order No. EA–393, which authorized the Applicant to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities. That authorization expires on May 16, 2019. On February 22, 2018, EESS–8 filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–393 for an additional five-year term. In its application, the Applicant states that it ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area.’’ The electric energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Canada 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 facilities to be utilized by EESS–8 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 accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five (5) 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 EESS–8’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–393–A. An additional copy is to be provided directly to both Michael G. Henry, Emera Energy Services, Inc., 101 Federal St., Suite 1101, Boston, MA 02110, and Bonnie A. Suchman, Suchman Law LLC, 8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, MD 20854. 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 DOE determines that the proposed action will not have PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5069 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 website at https://energy.gov/ node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov. Signed in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2019. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2019–02790 Filed 2–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–392–A] Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 7 LLC Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 7 LLC (Applicant or EESS–7) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before March 22, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed to: Office of Electricity, 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: The Department of Energy (DOE) regulates exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country, pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)). Such exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On May 16, 2014, DOE issued Order No. EA–392, which authorized the Applicant to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20FEN1.SGM 20FEN1 5070 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 34 / Wednesday, February 20, 2019 / Notices using existing international transmission facilities. That authorization expires on May 16, 2019. On February 22, 2018, EESS–7 filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–392 for an additional five-year term. In its application, the Applicant states that it ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area.’’ The electric energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Canada 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 facilities to be utilized by EESS–7 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 accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five (5) 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 EESS–7’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–392–A. An additional copy is to be provided directly to both Michael G. Henry, Emera Energy Services, Inc., 101 Federal St., Suite 1101, Boston, MA 02110, and Bonnie A. Suchman, Suchman Law LLC, 8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, MD 20854. 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 DOE determines 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Feb 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 program website at https://energy.gov/ node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov. Signed in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2019. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2019–02789 Filed 2–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee; Meeting Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of NEAC. Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, March 28, 2019; 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874; Telephone: (301) 903–9096; email: robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, managing, and implementation of DOE’s civilian nuclear energy research programs. Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent developments and current status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and receive advice and comments in return from the committee. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations that provide the committee updates on activities for the Office of Nuclear Energy. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC website: https://www.energy.gov/ne/ services/nuclear-energy-advisorycommittee. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the day of the meeting, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Approximately thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written statement to Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, or email robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy website at https:// www.energy.gov/ne/services/nuclearenergy-advisory-committee. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2019. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–02798 Filed 2–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs Advisory Committee Office of Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of renewal. AGENCY: Pursuant to Federal Advisory Committee Act, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Defense Programs Advisory Committee (DPAC) will be renewed for a two-year period beginning on February 8, 2019. The DPAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs on the stewardship and maintenance of the Nation’s nuclear deterrent. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 20, 2019)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02789]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-392-A]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services 
Subsidiary No. 7 LLC

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 7 LLC (Applicant or EESS-
7) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy 
from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on 
or before March 22, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 
more information should be addressed to: Office of Electricity, 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: The Department of Energy (DOE) regulates 
exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country, 
pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy 
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)). Such exports require 
authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 
824a(e)).
    On May 16, 2014, DOE issued Order No. EA-392, which authorized the 
Applicant to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada 
as a power marketer for a five-year term

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using existing international transmission facilities. That 
authorization expires on May 16, 2019. On February 22, 2018, EESS-7 
filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authorization 
contained in Order No. EA-392 for an additional five-year term.
    In its application, the Applicant states that it ``does not own or 
control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and 
does not have a franchised electric power service area.'' The electric 
energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Canada 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 facilities to be utilized by EESS-7 
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 accordance with 
Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Rules of 
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become 
a party to this proceeding should file a motion to intervene at the 
above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five 
(5) 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 EESS-7's application to 
export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE 
Docket No. EA-392-A. An additional copy is to be provided directly to 
both Michael G. Henry, Emera Energy Services, Inc., 101 Federal St., 
Suite 1101, Boston, MA 02110, and Bonnie A. Suchman, Suchman Law LLC, 
8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, MD 20854.
    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 DOE determines 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 website at https://energy.gov/node/11845, or by 
emailing Angela Troy at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2019.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical 
Assistance, Office of Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2019-02789 Filed 2-19-19; 8:45 am]
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