Application To Export Electric Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, 37089 [2020-13236]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 119 / Friday, June 19, 2020 / Notices current rulemaking. See discussion under sub-recommendation 3.a. for the basis for rejection of 4.a. Sub-Recommendation 4.b. While conducting the analyses in 3.a. and 4.a. above, retain the requirement for contractors to submit a documented safety analysis on an annual schedule for DOE approval. DOE rejects this sub-recommendation because DOE is considering this matter in the current rulemaking. See discussion under sub-recommendation 3.a for the basis for rejection of 4.b. Sub-Recommendation 4.c. Specify what safety basis documentation a contractor must submit when seeking approval for an action involving a USQ (proposed 10 CFR 830.203(d)). DOE partially accepts this subrecommendation and will evaluate DOE’s nuclear safety management framework (i.e., DOE directives and technical standards) to determine whether improvements are necessary. DOE’s understanding is that the Board staff is also in the process of reviewing DOE’s implementation of USQ requirements for defense nuclear facilities. DOE looks forward to considering the results of this review, once complete, to inform DOE’s path forward in this area. The Implementation Plan will further describe the steps that will be taken to address this subrecommendation. Sub-Recommendation 4.d. Establish requirements for USQs and TSRs in 10 CFR 830 and/or orders, by elevating key guidance on USQs and TSRs to clearly identified requirements. DOE partially accepts this subrecommendation and will evaluate DOE’s nuclear safety management framework (i.e., DOE directives and technical standards) to determine whether improvements are necessary. DOE’s understanding is that the Board staff is also in the process of reviewing DOE’s implementation of USQ and technical safety requirements (TSR) for defense nuclear facilities. DOE looks forward to considering the results of these reviews, once complete, to inform DOE’s path forward in this area. The Implementation Plan will further describe the steps that will be taken to address this sub-recommendation. Sub-Recommendation 4.e. Establish requirements for and incorporate the concept of defense-in-depth and SACs and add a discussion of defense-in-depth and SACs to 10 CFR 830 under safety structures, systems, and components. DOE rejects this sub-recommendation because this topic is outside of the scope of the current rulemaking to amend 10 CFR part 830. However, DOE will perform a regulatory analysis to evaluate whether any changes to 10 CFR part 830 should be proposed through an additional rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2020–13238 Filed 6–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jun 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–375–B] Application To Export Electric Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation (Applicant or Rainbow) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before July 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 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 (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On December 3, 2015, DOE issued Order No. EA–375–A, which authorized Rainbow to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities appropriate for open access. This authorization expires on December 14, 2020. On June 5, 2020, Rainbow filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the export authorization contained in Order No. EA–375–A. Rainbow states that its principal place of business is in Bismarck, North Dakota, and that it ‘‘is a privately owned U.S. corporation, which is partially owned by United Energy Corporation.’’ App. at 1–2. Rainbow adds that it ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area.’’ Id. at 2. Rainbow further states that it ‘‘will purchase the power to be exported from electric utilities and federal power marketing agencies as those terms are defined in the FPA.’’ App. at 3–4. Rainbow contends that its proposed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37089 exports ‘‘would not impede or tend to impede the coordinated use of transmission facilities within the meaning of FPA Section 202(e).’’ Id at 5. 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 Rainbow’s Application should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–375–B. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Joseph A. Wolfe, Kirkwood Office Tower, 919 South 7th Street, Suite 405, Bismarck, ND 58504, j.wolfe@ rainbowenergy.com; and Steven A. Weiler, 1401 New York Avenue NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005–2102, weiler.steve@dorsey.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. Signed in Washington, DC, on June 15, 2020. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2020–13236 Filed 6–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 119 (Friday, June 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 37089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13236]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-375-B]


Application To Export Electric Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing 
Corporation

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation (Applicant or Rainbow) 
has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from 
the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act.

DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on 
or before July 20, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 
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 (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On December 3, 2015, DOE issued Order No. EA-375-A, which 
authorized Rainbow to transmit electric energy from the United States 
to Mexico as a power marketer for a five-year term using existing 
international transmission facilities appropriate for open access. This 
authorization expires on December 14, 2020. On June 5, 2020, Rainbow 
filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE for renewal of the 
export authorization contained in Order No. EA-375-A.
    Rainbow states that its principal place of business is in Bismarck, 
North Dakota, and that it ``is a privately owned U.S. corporation, 
which is partially owned by United Energy Corporation.'' App. at 1-2. 
Rainbow adds that it ``does not own or control any electric power 
generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised 
electric power service area.'' Id. at 2.
    Rainbow further states that it ``will purchase the power to be 
exported from electric utilities and federal power marketing agencies 
as those terms are defined in the FPA.'' App. at 3-4. Rainbow contends 
that its proposed exports ``would not impede or tend to impede the 
coordinated use of transmission facilities within the meaning of FPA 
Section 202(e).'' Id at 5.
    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 Rainbow's Application should 
be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA-375-B. Additional copies are to 
be provided directly to Joseph A. Wolfe, Kirkwood Office Tower, 919 
South 7th Street, Suite 405, Bismarck, ND 58504, 
[email protected]; and Steven A. Weiler, 1401 New York Avenue 
NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005-2102, [email protected].
    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 June 15, 2020.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Transmission Permitting and Technical 
Assistance, Office of Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2020-13236 Filed 6-18-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.