Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574); Comment Request; Extension, 65148-65149 [2019-25621]

Download as PDF 65148 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2019 / Notices downloads/cheniere-marketing-llc-andcorpus-christi-liquefaction-llc-fe-dkt-no19-124-lng. Signed in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2019. Amy Sweeney, Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Oil and Natural Gas. [FR Doc. 2019–25644 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14795–002] Shell Energy North America (US), L. P.; Notice of Teleconference a. Project Name and Number: Pearl Hill Hydro Battery Pumped Storage Project No. 14795–002. b. Applicant: Shell Energy North America (US), L. P. c. Date and Time of Teleconference: December 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST. d. FERC Contact: Suzanne Novak, (202) 502–6665, suzanne.novak@ ferc.gov. e. Purpose of Meeting: Commission staff will hold a teleconference with staff from the Washington State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Advisory Council), the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR), Shell Energy North America (US), L. P. (Shell Energy), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle Division, (Corps) to discuss the Programmatic Agreement for the licensing of the Pearl Hill Hydro Battery Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. f. All local, state, and federal agencies, Indian tribes, and other interested parties are invited to attend by phone; however, participation will be limited to representation of the Washington SHPO, the Advisory Council, CTCR, Shell Energy, the Corps, and the Commission’s representatives. Please call or email Suzanne Novak at (202) 502–6665 or suzanne.novak@ferc.gov by December 10, 2019 at 4:30 EST, to RSVP and to receive specific instructions on how to participate. Docket Number: PR20–10–000. Applicants: UGI Utilities, Inc. Description: Tariff filing per 284.123(b),(e)+(g): Rate Election to be effective 11/18/2019. Filed Date: 11/18/19. Accession Number: 201911185139. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/9/19. 284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET 1/ 17/20. Docket Numbers: RP20–234–000. Applicants: Northwest Pipeline LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: NWP 2020 Leap Year Rate Filing to be effective 1/1/2020. Filed Date: 11/19/19. Accession Number: 20191119–5054. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 12/2/19. 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 date(s). 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: November 20, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P [FR Doc. 2019–25626 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 16:47 Nov 25, 2019 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–574); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption) which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due January 27, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC20–3–000) 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 comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2019–25622 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] Dated: November 20, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. VerDate Sep<11>2014 [Docket No. IC20–3–000] Combined Notice of Filings Title: FERC–574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption). OMB Control No.: 1902–0116. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–574 with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 65149 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 26, 2019 / Notices requirements of FERC–574 to implement the statutory provisions of Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant’s qualification for an exemption under the provisions of the section 1(c). If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline company is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission. The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) They receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed by pipeline companies for an exemption. Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies. Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden and cost 2 for the information collection as: FERC–574, GAS PIPELINE CERTIFICATES: HINSHAW EXEMPTION Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden hours & average cost ($) per response Total annual burden hours & total annual cost ($) Cost ($) per respondent (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) = (6) 2 ........................... 1 2 60 hours; $4,800 ... 120 hours; $9,600 .. $4,800 Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Proceeding: Extension of License Term. b. Project No.: P–2607–014. c. Date Filed: October 23, 2019. d. Licensee: Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC. e. Name and Location of the Project: The Spencer Mountain Project is located on the South Fork Catawba River, a tributary of the Catawba River, in Gaston County, North Carolina. f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. g. Licensee Contact Information: Kevin Edwards and Amy Edwards, 916 Comer Rd., Stoneville, NC 27048, (336) 589–6138, smhydro@pht1.com. h. FERC Contact: Kim Nguyen, (202) 502–6105, Kim.Nguyen@ferc.gov. i. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protests is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, and recommendations, using the Commission’s eFiling system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2607–014. j. Description of Proceeding: Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC filed an application to extend the license terms for the Spencer Mountain Hydroelectric Project. The licensee requests that the license term for the project be extended to July 1, 2035 to comport with the Commission’s new policy for default licensing term of 40 years. Currently the license will expire on July 1, 2025. k. This notice is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the Docket number (P–2607–014) excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the notice. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the 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. See 5 CFR 1320 for additional information on the definition of information collection burden. 2 Commission staff estimates that the industry’s skill set and cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC– 574 are approximately the same as the Commission’s average cost. The FERC 2019 average salary plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $167,091/year (or $80.00/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 estimates 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: November 20, 2019. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–25621 Filed 11–25–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2607–014] Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Protests and Motions To Intervene VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Nov 25, 2019 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65148-65149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25621]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC20-3-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574); Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission 
or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved 
information collection FERC- 574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw 
Exemption) which will be submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due January 27, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC20-3-
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: 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-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption).
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0116.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-574 with no 
changes to the current reporting requirements.
    Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the

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requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of 
Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas 
pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing 
information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant's 
qualification for an exemption under the provisions of the section 
1(c). If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline 
company is not required to file certificate applications, rate 
schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the 
Commission.
    The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, 
sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) They 
receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another 
person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is 
ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and 
facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State 
Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that 
jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed 
by pipeline companies for an exemption.
    Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual 
public reporting burden and cost \2\ for the information collection as:
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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. See 5 CFR 1320 for 
additional information on the definition of information collection 
burden.
    \2\ Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and 
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-574 are approximately the 
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2019 average salary 
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $167,091/
year (or $80.00/hour).

                                                 FERC-574, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption
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                                    Number of
     Number of  respondents       responses per   Total number of    Average burden hours & average   Total annual burden hours & total    Cost ($) per
                                    respondent        responses          cost ($) per  response                annual cost ($)              respondent
(1)                                         (2)   (1) * (2) = (3)  (4)..............................  (3) * (4) = (5)..................  (5) / (1) = (6)
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2..............................               1                2   60 hours; $4,800.................  120 hours; $9,600................          $4,800
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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 estimates 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: November 20, 2019.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-25621 Filed 11-25-19; 8:45 am]
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