Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-714); Comment Request; Extension, 9324-9325 [2019-04677]

Download as PDF 9324 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 50 / Thursday, March 14, 2019 / Notices Kahoka 1st Rev WDS to be effective 4/ 1/2019. Filed Date: 3/6/19. Accession Number: 20190306–5127. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/19. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Docket Numbers: ER19–1202–000. Applicants: PacifiCorp. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: BPA NITSA (SVEC Load) to be effective 3/29/ 2019. Filed Date: 3/6/19. Accession Number: 20190306–5134. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/19. Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–714); Comment Request; Extension Docket Numbers: ER19–1203–000. Applicants: Southern California Edison Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: LGIA High 5 Solar—High Desert Power Project, LLC and HDSI, LLC, SA 229 to be effective 3/7/2019. Filed Date: 3/6/19. Accession Number: 20190306–5137. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/19. Docket Numbers: ER19–1204–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: First Revised ISA No. 4697; Queue AD1–026 to be effective 2/4/2019. Filed Date: 3/6/19. Accession Number: 20190306–5178. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/19. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. 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. 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: March 6, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–04680 Filed 3–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Mar 13, 2019 Jkt 247001 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC19–4–000] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC– 714 (Annual Electric Balancing Authority Area and Planning Area Report) and submitting the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. On November 7, 2018, the Commission published a Notice in the Federal Register in Docket No. IC19–4–000 requesting public comments. The Commission received no comments. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 15, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by OMB Control No. 1902– 0140, should be sent via email to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: oira_submission@omb.gov. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Commission, in Docket No. IC19–4–000, by either of the following methods: • eFiling at Commission’s website: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–714, Annual Electric Balancing Authority Area and Planning Area Report. OMB Control No.: 1902–0140. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–714 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the FERC–714 data to analyze power system operations. These analyses estimate the effect of changes in power system operations resulting from the installation of a new generating unit or plant, transmission facilities, energy transfers between systems, and/or new points of interconnections. The FERC– 714 data assists in providing a broad picture of interconnected balancing authority area operations including comprehensive information of balancing authority area generation, actual and scheduled inter-balancing authority area power transfers, and net energy for load, summer and winter generation peaks and system lambda. The Commission also uses the data to prepare status reports on the electric utility industry including a review of inter-balancing authority area bulk power trade information. The Commission uses the collected data from planning areas to monitor forecasted demands by electric utilities with fundamental demand responsibilities and to develop hourly demand characteristics. Type of Respondent: Electric utility balancing authorities and planning areas in the United States. Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden and cost 2 (rounded) 1 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3. 2 The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2017, for the listed reporting requirements. These figures include salary (https://www.bls.gov/oes/ current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits https:// www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are: Management (Code 11–0000), $94.28/hr. Computer and mathematical (Code 15–0000), $63.25/hr. Electrical Engineers (Code 17–2071), $66.90/hr. Economist (Code 19–3011), $71.98/hr. Computer and Information Systems Managers (Code 11–3021), $96.51/hr. E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 50 / Thursday, March 14, 2019 / Notices 9325 for the information collection as follows: FERC–714 (ANNUAL ELECTRIC BALANCING AUTHORITY AREA AND PLANNING AREA REPORT) Number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden & cost per response Total annual burden hours & total annual cost Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) 87 hrs.; $6,264.00 ............................ 15,399 hrs.; $1,108,728.00 .............. 177 1 177 Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: March 7, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–04677 Filed 3–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14227–003] The Nevada Hydro Company, Inc. ; Notice of Tribal Consultation Meeting a. Date of Meeting: Wednesday, March 20, 2019. b. FERC Contact: Jim Fargo, (202) 502–6095 or james.fargo@ferc.gov. c. Purpose of Meeting: Commission staff will meet with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians (Pechanga Tribe) at 888 First Street NE, Washington DC to discuss Nevada Hydro’s Corporation’s application to license the proposed Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage Project No 14227. d. The meeting will be limited to tribal representatives of the Pechanga Tribe and the Commission’s representatives. A summary of the Accountants and Auditors (Code 13–2011), $56.59/hr. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (Code 11–3071), $75.34/hr. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Mar 13, 2019 Jkt 247001 meeting will be prepared and placed in the public record of these proceedings. Dated: March 7, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–04683 Filed 3–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2514–186] Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document (PAD), Commencement of Pre-Filing Process, and Scoping; Request for Comments on the PAD and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for a New License and Commencing Pre-filing Process. b. Project No.: 2514–186. c. Dated Filed: January 7, 2019. d. Submitted By: Appalachian Power Company (Appalachian). e. Name of Project: Byllesby-Buck Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the New River near the City of Galax, Carroll County, Virginia. The project does not occupy federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission’s Regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Elizabeth B. Parcell, Process Supervisor, Appalachian Power Company, 40 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA, (540) 985–2441, ebparcell@aep.com. i. FERC Contact: Brandi Sangunett at (202) 502–8393 or email at brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with Power Distributors and Dispatchers (Code 51– 8012), $53.48/hr. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 $6,264.00 jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such requests described in item o below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, part 402, and (b) the State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Appalachian as the Commission’s nonfederal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. On January 7, 2019, Appalachian filed with the Commission a PreApplication Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule), pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s website (https:// www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for The average hourly cost (wages plus benefits) for the above wages is $72.29/hour (rounded to $72.00/ hour). E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 50 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9324-9325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04677]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC19-4-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-714); Comment
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection FERC-714 (Annual Electric Balancing Authority
Area and Planning Area Report) and submitting the information
collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Any
interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should
address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below.
On November 7, 2018, the Commission published a Notice in the Federal
Register in Docket No. IC19-4-000 requesting public comments. The
Commission received no comments.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 15,
2019.

ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by OMB Control No. 1902-
0140, should be sent via email to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs: oira_submission@omb.gov. Attention: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission Desk Officer.
A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Commission, in
Docket No. IC19-4-000, by either of the following methods:
eFiling at Commission's website: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support
by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208-3676
(toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 for TTY.
Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at (202)
273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-714, Annual Electric Balancing Authority Area and
Planning Area Report.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0140.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-714 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the FERC-714 data to analyze power
system operations. These analyses estimate the effect of changes in
power system operations resulting from the installation of a new
generating unit or plant, transmission facilities, energy transfers
between systems, and/or new points of interconnections. The FERC-714
data assists in providing a broad picture of interconnected balancing
authority area operations including comprehensive information of
balancing authority area generation, actual and scheduled inter-
balancing authority area power transfers, and net energy for load,
summer and winter generation peaks and system lambda. The Commission
also uses the data to prepare status reports on the electric utility
industry including a review of inter-balancing authority area bulk
power trade information. The Commission uses the collected data from
planning areas to monitor forecasted demands by electric utilities with
fundamental demand responsibilities and to develop hourly demand
characteristics.
Type of Respondent: Electric utility balancing authorities and
planning areas in the United States.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden and cost \2\ (rounded)

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for the information collection as follows:
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\1\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
\2\ The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2017, for the listed
reporting requirements. These figures include salary (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are:
Management (Code 11-0000), $94.28/hr.
Computer and mathematical (Code 15-0000), $63.25/hr.
Electrical Engineers (Code 17-2071), $66.90/hr.
Economist (Code 19-3011), $71.98/hr.
Computer and Information Systems Managers (Code 11-3021),
$96.51/hr.
Accountants and Auditors (Code 13-2011), $56.59/hr.
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (Code 11-
3071), $75.34/hr.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers (Code 51-8012), $53.48/hr.
The average hourly cost (wages plus benefits) for the above
wages is $72.29/hour (rounded to $72.00/hour).

FERC-714 (Annual Electric Balancing Authority Area and Planning Area Report)
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Annual number Total annual burden
Number of respondents of responses Total number Average burden & hours & total Cost per
per respondent of responses cost per response annual cost respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)................ (3) * (4) = (5).... (5) / (1)
(3)
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177 1 177 87 hrs.; $6,264.00. 15,399 hrs.; $6,264.00
$1,108,728.00.
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

Dated: March 7, 2019.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-04677 Filed 3-13-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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