Application To Export Electric Energy; Saracen Power LP, 21842-21843 [2020-08191]

Download as PDF 21842 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 76 / Monday, April 20, 2020 / Notices your search to documents published by the Department. Frank T. Brogan, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. [FR Doc. 2020–08193 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Cost-Sharing Partnerships With the Private Sector in Fusion Energy Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) Program, Office of Science (SC), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Request for information (RFI). AGENCY: The United States Department of Energy is developing a plan for a possible cost share program in fusion reactor technologies. This RFI invites interested parties to provide DOE–SC input on the topical areas, program objectives, eligibility requirements, program organization and structure, public and private roles and responsibilities, funding modalities, and assessment criteria of such an initiative. DATES: Written comments and information are requested on or before May 15, 2020. 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As a first step, FES launched the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) 1 program which provides private-sector fusion companies with jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 1 Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE), https://infuse.ornl.gov/. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 access to the expertise and facilities of DOE’s national laboratories to overcome critical scientific and technological hurdles in pursuing development of fusion energy systems. INFUSE is modeled after the successful Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) voucher program 2 established by the DOE Nuclear Energy (DOE–NE) Office. As in the GAIN voucher program, INFUSE does not provide funding directly to the private companies, but instead provides support to the partnering DOE laboratories to enable them to collaborate with their industrial partners. As a next step, DOE–SC is exploring cost share partnership programs where the funding is provided directly to the private-sector companies under a performance-based milestone-driven approach. Such a program could be modeled after successful milestonedriven cost share programs established by other DOE offices or federal agencies, such as the Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 3 and the non-voucher part of GAIN programs of DOE–NE, as well as NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program.4 DOE is also exploring the establishment of a fusion public-private partnership cost share program in reactor technologies. Request for Information: The objective of this request for information is to gather input about the topical areas, program objectives, eligibility requirements, program organization and structure, public and private roles and responsibilities, funding modalities, and assessment criteria of such an initiative. 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PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 made publicly available as submitted. Any information that may be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should be submitted as described below. Confidential Business Information: Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via email: One copy of the document marked ‘‘confidential’’ including all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ‘‘non-confidential’’ with the information believed to be confidential deleted. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination. 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[FR Doc. 2020–08312 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–409–A] Application To Export Electric Energy; Saracen Power LP Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Saracen Power LP (Applicant or Saracen) 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 May 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 76 / Monday, April 20, 2020 / Notices more information should be addressed 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 42 U.S.C. 7172(f)). Such exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 18, 2015, DOE issued Order EA–409, which authorized Saracen to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities appropriate for open access. The authorization expires on June 18, 2020. On March 31, 2020, Saracen filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–409. Saracen states that it is a ‘‘Texas limited partnership with its principal place of business in Houston, Texas,’’ that it ‘‘is controlled by Saracen Energy Trading LP (‘‘SET’’), a Texas limited partnership and the sole general partner of Saracen Power LP,’’ and that ‘‘[t]he general partner of SET is SET GP LLC, a Texas limited liability company that in turn is owned by individuals Neil Kelley and Mark Wilken.’’ App. at 2. The Applicant further states that it ‘‘will purchase the power to be exported to Canada from wholesale generators, electric utilities, and federal power marketing agencies.’’ Id. at 3. Saracen contends that its proposed exports ‘‘will not impair or tend to impede the sufficiency of electric power supplies in the United States or the regional coordination of electric utility planning or operations.’’ Id. at 4. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 should file a motion to intervene at the above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning Saracen’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–409–A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Allison P. Duensing, General Counsel, The Saracen Group of Companies, 3033 W Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098, aduensing@ saracenenergy.com and Daniel E. Frank & Allison E. Speaker, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001–3980, danielfrank@evershedssutherland.com, allisonspeaker@evershedssutherland.com. 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, by accessing the program website at https:// energy.gov/node/11845, or by emailing Matthew Aronoff at matthew.aronoff@ hq.doe.gov. 21843 that is the subject of the amendment. As a result, staff has revised the schedule for issuance of the EA. Schedule for Environmental Review Issuance of the EA April 24, 2020 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline July 23, 2020 If a schedule change becomes necessary, an additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the project’s progress. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Additional Information In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (866) 208–FERC or on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘General Search’’ from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and ‘‘Docket Number’’ excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP20–49), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Dated: April 14, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [Docket No. CP20–49–000] [FR Doc. 2020–08261 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] Signed in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2020. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2020–08191 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of a Proposed Amendment of the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project This notice identifies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff’s revised schedule for the completion of the environmental assessment (EA) for Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC’s Northeast Supply Enhancement Project Amendment. The first notice of schedule, issued on March 25, 2020, identified May 15, 2020 as the EA issuance date. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 76 (Monday, April 20, 2020)]
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[FR Doc No: 2020-08191]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-409-A]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Saracen Power LP

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Saracen Power LP (Applicant or Saracen) 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 May 20, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for

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more information should be addressed by electronic mail to 
[email protected], 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 42 U.S.C. 7172(f)). Such 
exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power 
Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On June 18, 2015, DOE issued Order EA-409, which authorized Saracen 
to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power 
marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission 
facilities appropriate for open access. The authorization expires on 
June 18, 2020. On March 31, 2020, Saracen filed an application 
(Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the export authorization 
contained in Order No. EA-409.
    Saracen states that it is a ``Texas limited partnership with its 
principal place of business in Houston, Texas,'' that it ``is 
controlled by Saracen Energy Trading LP (``SET''), a Texas limited 
partnership and the sole general partner of Saracen Power LP,'' and 
that ``[t]he general partner of SET is SET GP LLC, a Texas limited 
liability company that in turn is owned by individuals Neil Kelley and 
Mark Wilken.'' App. at 2. The Applicant further states that it ``will 
purchase the power to be exported to Canada from wholesale generators, 
electric utilities, and federal power marketing agencies.'' Id. at 3. 
Saracen contends that its proposed exports ``will not impair or tend to 
impede the sufficiency of electric power supplies in the United States 
or the regional coordination of electric utility planning or 
operations.'' Id. at 4.
    The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized 
by the Applicant 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).
    Comments and other filings concerning Saracen's application to 
export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE 
Docket No. EA-409-A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to 
Allison P. Duensing, General Counsel, The Saracen Group of Companies, 
3033 W Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098, [email protected] and 
Daniel E. Frank & Allison E. Speaker, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, 
700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001-3980, 
sutherland.com">[email protected]sutherland.com, sutherland.com">[email protected]sutherland.com.
    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, by 
accessing the program website at https://energy.gov/node/11845, or by 
emailing Matthew Aronoff at [email protected].

    Signed in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2020.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical 
Assistance, Office of Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2020-08191 Filed 4-17-20; 8:45 am]
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