Application To Export Electric Energy; NRG Power Marketing LLC, 81191-81192 [2020-27476]

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Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81191 technology. There has been no collection under this authority since its inception. (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 5, as this collection is addressed to a portion of the electric utility industry; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 55 hours. 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Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2020–27478 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA–220–D] Application To Export Electric Energy; NRG Power Marketing LLC Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: NRG Power Marketing LLC (Applicant or NRGPML) 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 January 14, 2021. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 81192 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 241 / Tuesday, December 15, 2020 / Notices 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 December 2, 2020, NRGPML 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. NRGPML states that it ‘‘is a Delaware limited liability company with a principal place of business in Princeton, New Jersey.’’ App. at 2. NRGPML further represents that it ‘‘is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc.’’ Id. at 3. NRGPML adds that it ‘‘does not own or any electric generation or transmission facilities, nor does it hold a franchise or service territory for the transmission, distribution, or sale of electricity.’’ Id. at 4. NRGPML further states that it ‘‘will purchase the electricity that it may export, on either a firm or an interruptible basis, from wholesale generators, electric utilities, federal power marketing agencies and affiliates through negotiated agreements that have been voluntarily executed by the selling parties after considering their own need for any such electricity.’’ App. at 5. NRGPML 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 5–6. NRGPML states that ‘‘as a power marketer that does not own or operate a transmission system . . ., [it] does not have the ability to cause a violation of the terms and conditions in the existing authorizations associated with international transmission facilities.’’ App. at 6. NRGPML also represents that it ‘‘will comply with such requirements as may be imposed by the Department on other power marketers with blanket electricity export authorization.’’ Id. at 8. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:35 Dec 14, 2020 Jkt 253001 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 NRGPML’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–220–D. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Justin Gilli, 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540, Justin.Gilli@nrg.com; Catherine Krupka, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001–3980, catherinekrupka@evershedssutherland.com; and Allison E. Speaker, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001–3980, allisonspeaker@evershedssutherland.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 December 9, 2020. Christopher Lawrence, Management and Program Analyst, Energy Resilience Division, Office of Electricity. [FR Doc. 2020–27476 Filed 12–14–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Proposed Extension Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: EIA invites public comment on the proposed three year extension, without changes, of Form EIA–111 Quarterly Electricity Imports and Exports Report, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Form EIA–111 collects information on U.S. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 imports and exports of electricity. Data are used to obtain estimates on the flows of electricity into and out of the United States. DATES: EIA must receive all comments on this proposed information collection no later than February 16, 2021. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may only be sent electronically by email to EIA111@eia.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tosha Beckford at (202) 287–6597 or by email at tosha.beckford@eia.gov. The form and instructions are available at https://www.eia.gov/survey/changes/ electricity/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1905–0208; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Quarterly Electricity Imports and Exports Report; (3) Type of Request: Three year extension without change; (4) Purpose: Form EIA–111 collects U.S. electricity import and export data on a quarterly basis. The data are used to measure the flow of electricity into and out of the United States. The import and export data are reported by U.S. purchasers, sellers and transmitters of wholesale electricity, including persons authorized by Order to export electric energy from the United States to foreign countries, persons authorized by Presidential Permit to construct, operate, maintain, or connect electric power transmission lines that cross the U.S. international border, and U.S. Balancing Authorities that are directly interconnected with foreign Balancing Authorities. Such entities report monthly flows of electric energy received or delivered across the border, the cost associated with the transactions, and actual and implemented interchange. (4a) Proposed Changes to Information Collection: No changes; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 180; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 720; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1080; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $86,551 (1,080 burden hours times $80.14 per hour). EIA estimates that respondents will have no additional costs associated with the surveys other than the burden hours and the maintenance of the information as part of the normal course of business. E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 241 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
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[Pages 81191-81192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-27476]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[OE Docket No. EA-220-D]


Application To Export Electric Energy; NRG Power Marketing LLC

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: NRG Power Marketing LLC (Applicant or NRGPML) 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 January 14, 2021.

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

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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 December 2, 2020, NRGPML 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. NRGPML states that it ``is a Delaware limited liability company 
with a principal place of business in Princeton, New Jersey.'' App. at 
2. NRGPML further represents that it ``is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 
NRG Energy, Inc.'' Id. at 3. NRGPML adds that it ``does not own or any 
electric generation or transmission facilities, nor does it hold a 
franchise or service territory for the transmission, distribution, or 
sale of electricity.'' Id. at 4.
    NRGPML further states that it ``will purchase the electricity that 
it may export, on either a firm or an interruptible basis, from 
wholesale generators, electric utilities, federal power marketing 
agencies and affiliates through negotiated agreements that have been 
voluntarily executed by the selling parties after considering their own 
need for any such electricity.'' App. at 5. NRGPML 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 5-6.
    NRGPML states that ``as a power marketer that does not own or 
operate a transmission system . . ., [it] does not have the ability to 
cause a violation of the terms and conditions in the existing 
authorizations associated with international transmission facilities.'' 
App. at 6. NRGPML also represents that it ``will comply with such 
requirements as may be imposed by the Department on other power 
marketers with blanket electricity export authorization.'' Id. at 8.
    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 NRGPML's application to 
export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with OE 
Docket No. EA-220-D. Additional copies are to be provided directly to 
Justin Gilli, 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540, 
[email protected]; Catherine Krupka, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, 
Washington, DC 20001-3980, sutherland.com">[email protected]sutherland.com; 
and Allison E. Speaker, 700 Sixth St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 
20001-3980, sutherland.com">[email protected]sutherland.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 [email protected].

    Signed in Washington, DC, on December 9, 2020.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Energy Resilience Division, Office of 
Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2020-27476 Filed 12-14-20; 8:45 am]
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