Application To Export Electric Energy; MAG Energy Solutions, Inc., 74333-74334 [2020-25651]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 225 / Friday, November 20, 2020 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 2019), and DOE/FE’s response to public comments received on that study.13 Parties that may oppose the Application should address these issues and documents in their comments and/ or protests, as well as other issues deemed relevant to the Application. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., requires DOE to give appropriate consideration to the environmental effects of its proposed decisions. No final decision will be issued in this proceeding until DOE has met its environmental responsibilities. Public Comment Procedures In response to this Notice, any person may file a protest, comments, or a motion to intervene or notice of intervention, as applicable, addressing the Application. Interested parties will be provided 15 days from the date of publication of this Notice in which to submit comments, protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention. The public previously was given an opportunity to intervene in, protest, and comment on Cameron LNG’s long-term non-FTA applications. Therefore, DOE will not consider comments or protests that do not bear directly on the requested term extension. Any person wishing to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. The filing of comments or a protest with respect to the Application will not serve to make the commenter or protestant a party to the proceeding, although protests and comments received from persons who are not parties will be considered in determining the appropriate action to be taken on the Application. All protests, comments, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention must meet the requirements specified by the regulations in 10 CFR part 590. Filings may be submitted using one of the following methods: (1) Emailing the filing to fergas@hq.doe.gov, with FE Docket Nos. 11–162–LNG, 15–67–LNG, and 15–90–LNG in the title line; (2) mailing an original and three paper copies of the filing to the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement at the address listed in ADDRESSES; or (3) hand delivering an original and three paper copies of the filing to the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement at the address listed in 13 U.S. Dep’t of Energy, Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States: 2019 Update—Response to Comments, 85 FR 72 (Jan. 2, 2020). The 2019 Update and related documents are available at: https://fossil.energy.gov/app/docketindex/docket/ index/21. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Nov 19, 2020 Jkt 253001 ADDRESSES. All filings must include a reference to FE Docket Nos. 11–162– LNG, 15–67–LNG, and 15–90–LNG. Please Note: If submitting a filing via email, please include all related documents and attachments (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence. Please do not include any active hyperlinks or password protection in any of the documents or attachments related to the filing. All electronic filings submitted to DOE must follow these guidelines to ensure that all documents are filed in a timely manner. Any hardcopy filing submitted greater in length than 50 pages must also include, at the time of the filing, a digital copy on disk of the entire submission. A decisional record on the Application will be developed through responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties’ written comments and replies thereto. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Opinion and Order may be issued based on the official record, including the Application and responses filed by parties pursuant to this notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. The Application is available for inspection and copying in the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement docket room, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. The docket room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene or notice of interventions, and comments will also be available electronically by going to the following DOE/FE Web address: https:// www.energy.gov/fe/services/natural-gasregulation. Signed in Washington, DC, on November 17, 2020. Amy Sweeney, Director, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy. [FR Doc. 2020–25667 Filed 11–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–306–C] Application To Export Electric Energy; MAG Energy Solutions, Inc. Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: MAG Energy Solutions, Inc. (Applicant or MAG) has applied for authorization to transmit electric energy SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 74333 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 December 21, 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 (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On October 27, 2020, MAG filed an application with DOE (Application or App.) for renewal of its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada for a term of five years. MAG states that it ‘‘is an independent Canadian corporation with its principal place of business in Montreal, Quebec.’’ App. at 2. MAG further represents that it ‘‘is a Canadian close corporation privately owned by a group of 15 shareholders.’’ Id. MAG adds that it ‘‘does not have any affiliates or upstream owners that possess any ownership interest or have involvement in any other company that is a traditional utility or that owns, operates, or controls any electric generation, transmission or distribution facilities, nor do they have any direct involvement with the energy industry other than through the ownership of MAG.’’ Id. MAG further states that it ‘‘will purchase power to be exported from a variety of sources such as power marketers, independent power producers, or U.S. electric utilities and federal power marketing entities as those terms are defined in Sections 3(22) and 3(19) of the FPA.’’ App. at 3– 4. MAG contends that its exports ‘‘will not impair the sufficiency of the electric power supply within the U.S.’’ and will not impair or tend to impede the sufficiency of electric supplies in the U.S. or the regional coordination of electric utility planning or operations.’’ Id. at 4. MAG states that its exports ‘‘will be transmitted pursuant to arrangements with utilities that own and operate existing transmission facilities and will be consistent with the export limitations and other terms and conditions contained in the existing Presidential Permits and electricity export E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 74334 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 225 / Friday, November 20, 2020 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES authorizations associated with these transmission facilities.’’ App. at 4. MAG also represents that its exports ‘‘will not exceed the export limits for the [transmission facilities it uses], or otherwise cause a violation of the terms and conditions set forth in the export authorizations for each.’’ 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 MAG’s application to export electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA– 486. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Ruta Kalvaitis Skucˇas, 1875 K St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006, rskucas@ pierceatwood.com; and Simon Pelletier, 999 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 875, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3L4 Canada, spelletier@ magenergysolutions.com. A final decision will be made on the 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 the 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 November 17, 2020. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Energy Resilience Division, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2020–25651 Filed 11–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Nov 19, 2020 Jkt 253001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFile’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. [Docket No. EL21–8–000] Bitter Ridge Wind Farm, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date November 17, 2020. On November 16, 2020, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. EL21–8–000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824d (2018), instituting an investigation into whether Bitter Ridge Wind Farm, LLC’s proposed rate schedule setting forth its revenue requirement for providing Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service, as defined in Schedule 2 of the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Open Access Transmission Tariff, may be unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential, or otherwise unlawful. Bitter Ridge Wind Farm, LLC, 173 FERC ¶ 61,141 (2020). The refund effective date in Docket No. EL21–8–000, established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Any interested person desiring to be heard in Docket No. EL21–8–000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.214 (2020), within 21 days of the date of issuance of the order. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (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. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–25678 Filed 11–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status Docket Nos. Nobles 2 Power Partners, LLC ..... Hardin Solar Holdings LLC ........... Northern Divide Wind, LLC ........... Mechanicsville Lessee, LLC .......... AB Lessee, LLC ............................ Neosho Ridge Wind, LLC ............. Moss Landing Energy Storage 1, LLC ............................................ Moss Landing Energy Storage 2, LLC ............................................ Crossing Trails Wind Power Project LLC ................................ Headwaters Wind Farm II LLC ..... Jordan Creek Wind Farm LLC ...... Crescent Wind LLC ....................... Contrail Wind Project, LLC ............ Riverstart Solar Park LLC ............. Alta Oak Realty, LLC .................... Greensville County Solar Project, LLC ............................................ EG20–224–000 EG20–225–000 EG20–226–000 EG20–227–000 EG20–228–000 EG20–229–000 EG20–230–000 EG20–231–000 EG20–232–000 EG20–233–000 EG20–234–000 EG20–235–000 EG20–236–000 EG20–237–000 EG20–238–000 EG20–239–000 Take notice that during the month of October 2020, the status of the abovecaptioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators Companies became effective by operation of the Commission’s regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2020). Dated: November 16, 2020. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–25675 Filed 11–19–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 225 (Friday, November 20, 2020)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-306-C]


Application To Export Electric Energy; MAG Energy Solutions, Inc.

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: MAG Energy Solutions, Inc. (Applicant or MAG) has applied for 
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 December 21, 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 (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
    On October 27, 2020, MAG filed an application with DOE (Application 
or App.) for renewal of its authorization to transmit electric energy 
from the United States to Canada for a term of five years. MAG states 
that it ``is an independent Canadian corporation with its principal 
place of business in Montreal, Quebec.'' App. at 2. MAG further 
represents that it ``is a Canadian close corporation privately owned by 
a group of 15 shareholders.'' Id. MAG adds that it ``does not have any 
affiliates or upstream owners that possess any ownership interest or 
have involvement in any other company that is a traditional utility or 
that owns, operates, or controls any electric generation, transmission 
or distribution facilities, nor do they have any direct involvement 
with the energy industry other than through the ownership of MAG.'' Id.
    MAG further states that it ``will purchase power to be exported 
from a variety of sources such as power marketers, independent power 
producers, or U.S. electric utilities and federal power marketing 
entities as those terms are defined in Sections 3(22) and 3(19) of the 
FPA.'' App. at 3-4. MAG contends that its exports ``will not impair the 
sufficiency of the electric power supply within the U.S.'' and will not 
impair or tend to impede the sufficiency of electric supplies in the 
U.S. or the regional coordination of electric utility planning or 
operations.'' Id. at 4.
    MAG states that its exports ``will be transmitted pursuant to 
arrangements with utilities that own and operate existing transmission 
facilities and will be consistent with the export limitations and other 
terms and conditions contained in the existing Presidential Permits and 
electricity export

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authorizations associated with these transmission facilities.'' App. at 
4. MAG also represents that its exports ``will not exceed the export 
limits for the [transmission facilities it uses], or otherwise cause a 
violation of the terms and conditions set forth in the export 
authorizations for each.'' 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 MAG's application to export 
electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. 
EA-486. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Ruta Kalvaitis 
Sku[ccaron]as, 1875 K St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006, 
[email protected]; and Simon Pelletier, 999 de Maisonneuve 
Boulevard West, Suite 875, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3L4 Canada, 
[email protected].
    A final decision will be made on the 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 the 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 November 17, 2020.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Energy Resilience Division, Office of 
Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2020-25651 Filed 11-19-20; 8:45 am]
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