Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Shell Energy North America (US), L.P., 10308-10309 [2023-03439]

Download as PDF 10308 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2022–SCC–0149] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas Data Collection Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Freddie Cross, (202) 453–7224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 Title of Collection: Targeted Teacher Shortage Areas Data Collection. OMB Control Number: 1840–0595. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 57. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,793. Abstract: This request is for approval of reporting requirements that are contained in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) regulations (34 CFR 682.210) which address the targeted teacher deferment provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Higher Education Amendment of 1986, sections 427(a)(2)(C)(vi), 428 (b)(1)(M)(vi), and 428 (b)(4)(A), which provide for the targeted teacher deferment. The FFELP (34 CFR 682.210(q)), Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program (34 CFR 653.50(a)), TEACH Grant Program, and Federal Perkins Loan Program (34 CFR 674.53(c)) regulations contain information collection requirements. The Chief State School Officers of each state provide the Secretary annually with a database of proposed teacher shortage areas for each state. Dated: February 13, 2023. Kun Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–03345 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–338–C] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (the Applicant or Shell Energy) has applied for 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 March 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 United States Department of Energy (DOE) regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, previously exercised by the nowdefunct Federal Power Commission, to DOE. Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to export electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 13, 2022, the authority to issue such orders was delegated to the DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) under Delegation Order No. S1– DEL–S3–2022–2 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2022. On May 5, 2008, DOE issued Order No. EA–338 authorizing Shell Energy to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer. DOE subsequently renewed Shell Energy’s authorization to export electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer in Order No. EA– 338–A (May 9, 2013), and again in Order No. EA–338–B (May 30, 2018). On December 2, 2022, Shell Energy filed an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term. App at 1. In its Application, Shell Energy states that it ‘‘does not own any electric generation or transmission facilities and does not hold a franchise or service territory or native load obligation.’’ App at 2. Shell Energy seeks to renew its authority to ‘‘export electric energy acquired from U.S. generating sources to Mexico over international electric transmission facilities.’’ App at 3. Shell Energy represents that it ‘‘will purchase the power to be exported from electric utilities, qualifying small power production facilities, cogeneration facilities and federal power marketing agencies’’ and that ‘‘electric energy exported pursuant to the authorization requested in this Renewal Application, whether on a firm or interruptible basis, will be purchased in bilateral, voluntary transactions from the surplus and available electric energy of the generator/seller.’’ App at 4. Therefore, E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ‘‘Shell Energy’s exports to Mexico will not impair the sufficiency of the electric power supply within the U.S.’’ 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. See 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 Shell Energy’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–338–C. Additional copies are to be provided directly to David L. Smith, Regulatory Advisor DF—Shell Energy, 1000 Main, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77002–6336, (713) 767–5542, dave.l.smith@shell.com and Catherine McCarthy, Partner—Bracewell LLP, 2001 M. Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036–3310, (202) 828– 5839, Catherine.mccarthy@ bracewell.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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 14, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–03439 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–318–D] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; AEP Energy Partners, Inc. Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: AEP Energy Partners, Inc. (the Applicant or AEP–EP) has applied for 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 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 United States Department of Energy (DOE) regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, previously exercised by the nowdefunct Federal Power Commission, to DOE. Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to export electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 13, 2022, the authority to issue such orders was delegated to the DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) under Delegation Order No. S1– DEL–S3–2022–2 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2022. On February 22, 2007, DOE issued Order No. EA–318, which authorized SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10309 CSW Power Marketing to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico for a five-year term using existing international transmission facilities. Shortly thereafter, CSW Power Marketing changed its name to AEP Energy Partners, Inc. (AEP–EP). Consequently, on June 27, 2007, DOE rescinded Order No. EA–318 and issued Order No. EA–318–A to AEP–EP under the same terms and conditions as the original authorization. On December 19, 2011, AEP–EP filed an application seeking to renew its export authority for a 10-year term. On January 20, 2012, DOE published notice of AEP–EP’s renewal application in the Federal Register (77 FR 1474, January 20, 2012). Sierra Club filed a timely motion to intervene and protest on February 9, 2012. On February 16, 2012, AEP–EP filed an emergency request for continuance or temporary extension of its existing export authorization, together with a request for expedited consideration. On February 17, 2012, Sierra Club filed an opposition to AEP– EP’s emergency request. On February 22, 2012, DOE issued letter order No. EA–318–B to AEP–EP, allowing it to continue exporting electricity from the United States to Mexico for emergency purposes only. On January 28, 2013, DOE issued EA–318–C, granting AEP– EP authorization to export electric energy to Mexico. On October 19, 2022, AEP–EP filed an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term or any longer period allowable. App at 2. Per the Q3 2022 Form EIA– 111 filed by AEP–EP at the United States Energy Information Administration, AEP–EP is currently exporting electricity. On January 11, 2023, AEP–EP filed an emergency request for continuance or temporary extension of existing export authorization or for a temporary export authorization and request for expedited consideration. On January 25, 2023, DOE granted a temporary extension of AEP–EP’s existing export authorization Order No. EA–318–C until such time as DOE reviews the renewal Application. In its Application, AEP–EP states that it ‘‘does not own control or operate any electric generation, distribution or transmission assets’’ nor does it ‘‘have a franchised electric power service area or service territory for the transmission, distribution or sale of electric power in the United States or Mexico.’’ App at 2. AEP–EP seeks to renew its authority to ‘‘export electric energy from the United States of America (‘United States’) to Mexico over any authorized international electric transmission E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10308-10309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03439]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-338-C]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Shell Energy North America (US), L.P.

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (the Applicant or Shell 
Energy) has applied for 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 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 United States Department of Energy (DOE) 
regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign 
countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act 
(FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et 
seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 
U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, 
previously exercised by the now-defunct Federal Power Commission, to 
DOE.
    Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to 
export electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that 
export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On June 13, 2022, the authority to issue 
such orders was delegated to the DOE's Grid Deployment Office (GDO) 
under Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-S3-2022-2 and Redelegation Order No. 
S3-DEL-GD1-2022.
    On May 5, 2008, DOE issued Order No. EA-338 authorizing Shell 
Energy to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as 
a power marketer. DOE subsequently renewed Shell Energy's authorization 
to export electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power 
marketer in Order No. EA-338-A (May 9, 2013), and again in Order No. 
EA-338-B (May 30, 2018). On December 2, 2022, Shell Energy filed an 
application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their export 
authority for an additional five-year term. App at 1.
    In its Application, Shell Energy states that it ``does not own any 
electric generation or transmission facilities and does not hold a 
franchise or service territory or native load obligation.'' App at 2. 
Shell Energy seeks to renew its authority to ``export electric energy 
acquired from U.S. generating sources to Mexico over international 
electric transmission facilities.'' App at 3. Shell Energy represents 
that it ``will purchase the power to be exported from electric 
utilities, qualifying small power production facilities, cogeneration 
facilities and federal power marketing agencies'' and that ``electric 
energy exported pursuant to the authorization requested in this Renewal 
Application, whether on a firm or interruptible basis, will be 
purchased in bilateral, voluntary transactions from the surplus and 
available electric energy of the generator/seller.'' App at 4. 
Therefore,

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``Shell Energy's exports to Mexico will not impair the sufficiency of 
the electric power supply within the U.S.'' 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. See 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 Shell Energy's Application 
should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-338-C. Additional 
copies are to be provided directly to David L. Smith, Regulatory 
Advisor DF--Shell Energy, 1000 Main, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77002-
6336, (713) 767-5542, [email protected] and Catherine McCarthy, 
Partner--Bracewell LLP, 2001 M. Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 
20036-3310, (202) 828-5839, [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 14, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-03439 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

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