Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-542); Comment Request; Extension, 14358-14359 [2019-07042]

Download as PDF 14358 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 10, 2019 / Notices Description: Joint Petition for Limited Transaction-Specific Waivers of Commission Policies, Capacity Release Regulations and Tariff Provisions, et al. of HG Energy II Appalachia, LLC, et al. under RP19–1100. Filed Date: 4/1/19. Accession Number: 20190401–5655. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/8/19. jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Docket Numbers: RP19–1105–000. Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Superseding Negotiated Rate Agreement (CIMA 37856) to be effective 4/1/2019. Filed Date: 4/3/19. Accession Number: 20190403–5054. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–1106–000. Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Removal of Expired Agreements—to be effective 5/6/2019. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5000. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/16/19. Docket Numbers: RP19–1107–000. Applicants: No Applicants listed for this docket/subdocket. Description: Compliance filing Annual Report of Flow Through filed 4– 4–19 to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5011. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/16/19. 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: April 4, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–07087 Filed 4–9–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:36 Apr 09, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company Status Athos, LLC ........................... Athos II, LLC ........................ Terra-Gen CA Windpower Development, LLC. 41MB 8ME, LLC ................... Innolith Snook LLC ............... Cedar River Transmission, LLC. Crystal Lake Wind Energy I, LLC. Crystal Lake Wind Energy II Ronaver Energy Limited ...... EG19–46–000 EG19–47–000 EG19–48–000 EG19–49–000 EG19–50–000 EG19–51–000 EG19–52–000 EG19–53–000 FC19–2–000 Take notice that during the month of March 2019, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies became effective by operation of the Commission’s regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2019). Dated: April 4, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–07084 Filed 4–9–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC19–19–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–542); Comment Request; Extension 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– 542 (Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Tracking). DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due June 10, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC19–19–000) 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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–542, Gas Pipelines Rates: Rate Tracking. OMB Control No.: 1902–0070. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–542 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The information collected by FERC–542 is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of Title IV of the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), 15 U.S.C. 3301– 3432, and sections 4, 5 and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (Pub. L. 75–688) (15 U.S.C. 717–717w). These statutes allow the Commission to collect natural gas transmission cost information from interstate natural gas pipelines for the purpose of verifying that these costs, which are passed on to customers, are just and reasonable. Natural gas pipelines are required by the Commission to track their transportation costs to allow for the Commission’s review and, where appropriate, approve the pass-through of these costs to pipeline customers. FERC–542 accounts for costs involving: (1) Research, development, and deployment expenditures; (2) annual charge adjustments; and (3) periodic rate adjustments. FERC–542 filings may be submitted at any time or on a regularly scheduled basis in accordance with the pipeline company’s tariff. Filings may be either: (1) Accepted; (2) suspended and set for hearing; (3) minimal suspension; or (4) suspended for further review, such as technical conference or some other type of Commission action. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 154, 154.107, 154.4, 154.7, 154.201, and 154.401–154.403. E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1 14359 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 10, 2019 / Notices Type of Respondents: Jurisdictional Natural Gas Pipelines. Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 The Commission estimates the total burden and cost for this information collection as follows: FERC–542 (GAS PIPELINE RATES: RATE TRACKING) Annual number of responses per respondent (2) Number of respondents (1) FERC data collection Total number of responses (1)*(2)=(3) Average burden hours & cost per respondent (4) 2 Total annual burden hours & total annual cost (rounded) (3)*(4) = (5) FERC–542 ............................................... 90 2 180 2 hrs; $158 360 hrs; $28,440 Total .................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ 360 hrs; $28,440 Cost ($) per respondent (rounded) (5)÷(1) $158 2 FERC staff estimates that industry costs for salary plus benefits are similar to Commission costs. The cost figure is the FY2018 FERC average annual salary plus benefits ($164,820/year or $79/hour). 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: April 3, 2019. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–07042 Filed 4–9–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC10–51–003. Applicants: T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Description: T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., et al. submits Request for Reauthorization and Extension of Blanket Authorizations to Acquire and Dispose of Securities under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5143. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: EC19–18–000. 1 Burden is the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:36 Apr 09, 2019 Jkt 247001 Applicants: Entergy Services, LLC, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, LLC, Entergy Texas, Inc. Description: Response to March 14, 2019 Deficiency Letter, et al. of Entergy Services, LLC on behalf of itself and affiliated Entergy Operating Companies. Filed Date: 4/3/19. Accession Number: 20190403–5111. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/24/19. Docket Numbers: EC19–71–000. Applicants: PPL Electric Utilities Corporation. Description: Supplement to March 25, 2019 Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of PPL Electric Utilities Corporation. Filed Date: 4/3/19. Accession Number: 20190403–5105. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/19. Docket Numbers: EC19–74–000. Applicants: Entergy Texas, Inc. Description: Joint Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Entergy Texas, LLC. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5140. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: EC19–75–000. Applicants: Osceola Windpower II, LLC, Endeavor Wind II, LLC. Description: Application for Authorization Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, et al. of Osceola Windpower II, LLC, et. al. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5161. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER14–225–005. Applicants: New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation. Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status of New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5155. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: ER19–836–003. Applicants: El Paso Electric Company. Description: Tariff Amendment: Service Agreement No. 315, EDF PTP to be effective 5/18/2019. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5069. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: ER19–1014–001. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Ameren Illinois Company. Description: Tariff Amendment: 2019–04–04_SA 3244 Ameren IllinoisMarathon CPA (Heath Substation) Amendment to be effective 1/8/2019. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5105. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: ER19–1517–000. Applicants: Shoreham Solar Commons Holdings LLC. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Market-Based Rate Tariff to be effective 6/4/2019. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5036. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/25/19. Docket Numbers: ER19–1518–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Original ICSA, SA No. 4950; Queue No. AB2–089 to be effective 2/12/2018. Filed Date: 4/4/19. Accession Number: 20190404–5038. to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10APN1.SGM 10APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14358-14359]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-07042]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC19-19-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-542); 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-542 (Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Tracking).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due June 10, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC19-19-
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 [email protected], 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 
[email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at (202) 
273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-542, Gas Pipelines Rates: Rate Tracking.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0070.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-542 information 
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting 
requirements.
    Abstract: The information collected by FERC-542 is used by the 
Commission to implement the statutory provisions of Title IV of the 
Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), 15 U.S.C. 3301-3432, and sections 4, 5 
and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (Pub. L. 75-688) (15 U.S.C. 717-
717w). These statutes allow the Commission to collect natural gas 
transmission cost information from interstate natural gas pipelines for 
the purpose of verifying that these costs, which are passed on to 
customers, are just and reasonable.
    Natural gas pipelines are required by the Commission to track their 
transportation costs to allow for the Commission's review and, where 
appropriate, approve the pass-through of these costs to pipeline 
customers. FERC-542 accounts for costs involving: (1) Research, 
development, and deployment expenditures; (2) annual charge 
adjustments; and (3) periodic rate adjustments.
    FERC-542 filings may be submitted at any time or on a regularly 
scheduled basis in accordance with the pipeline company's tariff. 
Filings may be either: (1) Accepted; (2) suspended and set for hearing; 
(3) minimal suspension; or (4) suspended for further review, such as 
technical conference or some other type of Commission action.
    The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 154, 154.107, 154.4, 154.7, 
154.201, and 154.401-154.403.

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    Type of Respondents: Jurisdictional Natural Gas Pipelines.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the total 
burden and cost for this information collection as follows:
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    \1\ Burden is 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 Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.

                                                      FERC-542 (Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Tracking)
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                                                                                                                           Total annual
                                                             Number of     Annual number   Total number   Average burden  burden hours &   Cost ($) per
                  FERC data collection                      respondents    of responses    of responses    hours & cost    total annual     respondent
                                                                (1)       per respondent    (1)*(2)=(3)   per respondent  cost (rounded)  (rounded) (5)/
                                                                                (2)                          (4) \ 2\      (3)*(4) = (5)        (1)
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FERC-542................................................              90               2             180     2 hrs; $158        360 hrs;            $158
                                                                                                                                 $28,440
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    Total...............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............        360 hrs;
                                                                                                                                 $28,440
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\2\ FERC staff estimates that industry costs for salary plus benefits are similar to Commission costs. The cost figure is the FY2018 FERC average annual
  salary plus benefits ($164,820/year or $79/hour).

    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: April 3, 2019.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-07042 Filed 4-9-19; 8:45 am]
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