Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, 10311-10312 [2023-03435]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices 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 Commissions’ (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 EDC POWER’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–501. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Vahid Sadeghpour, Manager—EDC Power, LLC, 2615 Centenary Street, Houston, Texas 77005, (713) 851–0473, vsadeghpour@edecsa.net, and Gregory Arroyo, Jr., Counsel—EDC Power, LLC, 124 Palm Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459, (713) 907–5505, garroyo@ edecsa.net. A final decision will be made on the requested authorization after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after DOE evaluates whether the proposed action will have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the United States electric power supply system. Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by accessing the program website at https://www.energy.gov/gdo/pendingapplications or by emailing electricity.exports@hq.doe.gov. Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on February 13, 2023, by Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 Signed in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–03374 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–296–D] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation (the Applicant or Rainbow) 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 March 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed by electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Blazek, (240) 474–2780, electricity.exports@hq.doe.gov. 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 November 9, 2004, DOE issued Order No. EA–296, which authorized Rainbow to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a two-year term. That authorization expired on November 9, 2006. Subsequent authorization renewals were issued by DOE on September 18, 2007 (Order No. EA–296–A), September 20, 2012 (Order No. EA–296–B), and September 17, 2017 (Order No. EA–296–C). On September 16, 2022, Rainbow filed an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term. In its application, Rainbow states that it ‘‘does not own or control any physical electric generation or transmission SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10311 facilities in the U.S. and does not have any franchised service territory in the U.S.’’ App at Paragraph (d). Rainbow seeks to renew its authority to ‘‘engage in open-ended transactions to export electricity to Canada under terms and conditions to be negotiated in the future.’’ App at Paragraph (g). Because Rainbow has neither any franchised service territory nor any generation facilities, it represents that the proposed electric power exports under its application are ‘‘surplus to the needs of those entities selling electric power to Rainbow.’’ Id. In other words, the energy will be purchased as excess from third parties such as electric utilities and federal power marketing agencies, pursuant to voluntary agreements, and wheeled over existing transmission facilities owned by third parties. The Applicant further states that all electricity exported by Rainbow will be ‘‘transmitted pursuant to arrangements with utilities that own and operate existing transmission facilities and will be consistent with all applicable export limits on transmitting facilities, including those of the border facilities used, and with other terms and conditions contained in existing Presidential Permits and electricity export authorizations associated with these transmission facilities.’’ Id. Therefore, Rainbow represents that ‘‘the proposed export of electricity will not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the U.S. or impede regional coordination of electric utility planning or operation.’’ Id. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have been previously authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. App at Exhibit C. 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 FERC’s 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 GDO Docket No. EA–296–D. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Joseph A. Wolfe, Executive Vice President—Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, 919 South 7th Street Suite E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1 10312 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices 405, Bismarck, ND 58504, (701) 222– 2290, j.wolfe@rainbowenergy.com. A final decision will be made on the requested authorization after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after DOE evaluates whether the proposed action will have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the United States electric power supply system. Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by accessing the program website at https://www.energy.gov/gdo/pendingapplications or by emailing Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on February 13, 2023, by Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–03435 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an inperson/virtual hybrid meeting of the Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, March 15, 2023; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MDT. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 This hybrid meeting will be open to the public virtually via WebEx only. To attend virtually, please contact the Northern New Mexico Citizens Advisory Board (NNMCAB) Executive Director (below) no later than 5:00 p.m. MDT on Friday, March 10, 2023. Board members, Department of Energy (DOE) representatives, agency liaisons, and Board support staff will participate in-person, following COVID– 19 and influenza precautionary measures, at: Hilton of Santa Fe Historic Plaza, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Attendees should check with the NNMCAB Executive Director (below) for any meeting format changes due to COVID–19 protocols. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Menice B. Santistevan, NNMCAB Executive Director, by Phone: (505) 699–0631 or Email: menice.santistevan@em.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: • Overview of Environmental Risk Assessment • Agency Updates Public Participation: The in-person/ online virtual hybrid meeting is open to the public virtually via WebEx only. Written statements may be filed with the Board no later than 5 p.m. MDT on Friday, March 10, 2023, or within seven days after the meeting by sending them to the NNMCAB Executive Director at the aforementioned email address. Written public comments received prior to the meeting will be read into the record. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to submit public comments should follow as directed above. Minutes: Minutes will be available by emailing or calling Menice B. Santistevan, NNMCAB Executive Director, at menice.santistevan@ em.doe.gov or at (505) 699–0631. Signed in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2023. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–03440 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Savannah River Site Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: DATES: Monday, March 13, 2023; 1 p.m.–4:15 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 14, 2023; 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET ADDRESSES: HUB for Community Innovation, 631 Chafee Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube, no registration is necessary; links for the livestream can be found on the following website: https:// cab.srs.gov/srs-cab.html. Attendees should check the website listed above for any meeting format changes due to COVID–19 protocols. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Boyette, Office of External Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Savannah River Operations Office, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC, 29802; Phone: (803) 952–6120; or Email: amy.boyette@ srs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: Monday, March 13, 2023: Chair Update Agency Updates Subcommittee Updates Board Business Public Comments Tuesday, March 14, 2023: Program Presentations Public Comments Board Business, Voting Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. It will be held strictly following COVID–19 precautionary measures. To provide a safe meeting environment, seating may be limited; attendees should register for in-person attendance by sending an email to srscitizensadvisoryboard@ srs.gov no later than 4 p.m. ET on E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10311-10312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03435]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-296-D]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation (the Applicant or 
Rainbow) 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 March 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 
more information should be addressed by electronic mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Blazek, (240) 474-2780, 
[email protected]

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 November 9, 2004, DOE issued Order No. EA-296, which authorized 
Rainbow to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as 
a power marketer for a two-year term. That authorization expired on 
November 9, 2006. Subsequent authorization renewals were issued by DOE 
on September 18, 2007 (Order No. EA-296-A), September 20, 2012 (Order 
No. EA-296-B), and September 17, 2017 (Order No. EA-296-C). On 
September 16, 2022, Rainbow filed an application with DOE (Application 
or App) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-
year term.
    In its application, Rainbow states that it ``does not own or 
control any physical electric generation or transmission facilities in 
the U.S. and does not have any franchised service territory in the 
U.S.'' App at Paragraph (d). Rainbow seeks to renew its authority to 
``engage in open-ended transactions to export electricity to Canada 
under terms and conditions to be negotiated in the future.'' App at 
Paragraph (g). Because Rainbow has neither any franchised service 
territory nor any generation facilities, it represents that the 
proposed electric power exports under its application are ``surplus to 
the needs of those entities selling electric power to Rainbow.'' Id. In 
other words, the energy will be purchased as excess from third parties 
such as electric utilities and federal power marketing agencies, 
pursuant to voluntary agreements, and wheeled over existing 
transmission facilities owned by third parties. The Applicant further 
states that all electricity exported by Rainbow will be ``transmitted 
pursuant to arrangements with utilities that own and operate existing 
transmission facilities and will be consistent with all applicable 
export limits on transmitting facilities, including those of the border 
facilities used, and with other terms and conditions contained in 
existing Presidential Permits and electricity export authorizations 
associated with these transmission facilities.'' Id. Therefore, Rainbow 
represents that ``the proposed export of electricity will not impair 
the sufficiency of electric supply within the U.S. or impede regional 
coordination of electric utility planning or operation.'' Id.
    The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized 
by the Applicant have been previously authorized by Presidential 
permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are 
appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. App at 
Exhibit C.
    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 FERC's 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 GDO Docket No. EA-296-D. Additional copies are 
to be provided directly to Joseph A. Wolfe, Executive Vice President--
Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation, 919 South 7th Street Suite

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405, Bismarck, ND 58504, (701) 222-2290, [email protected].
    A final decision will be made on the requested authorization after 
the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE's 
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 
1021) and after DOE evaluates whether the proposed action will have an 
adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the 
United States electric power supply system.
    Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by 
accessing the program website at https://www.energy.gov/gdo/pending-applications or by emailing [email protected].

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on February 
13, 2023, by Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, pursuant 
to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with 
the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For 
administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of 
the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal 
Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the 
document in electronic format for publication, as an official document 
of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way 
alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the 
Federal Register.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-03435 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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