Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico, 17203-17204 [2023-05843]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices instructions. The Secretary is directed to issue incentive payments, subject to the availability of appropriations, for hydroelectric energy generated and sold by a qualified hydroelectric facility during the incentive period. Incentive payments may only be made upon receipt by the Secretary of an incentive payment application that demonstrates that the applicant is eligible to receive such payment and satisfies other requirements as the Secretary deems necessary.1 In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress provided $125 million for this purpose. The Secretary may only issue payments for the electric energy generated and sold by a qualified hydroelectric facility that began operations during the period of 22 fiscal years beginning after the first fiscal year occurring after the program’s enactment, August 8, 2005.2 A qualified hydroelectric facility may receive payments for a period of 10 consecutive fiscal years, known as the incentive period, which begins with the fiscal year that electric energy generated from the facility is first eligible for such payments.3 Payments made by the Secretary are based on the number of kilowatt hours of hydroelectric energy generated by the facility during the incentive period. The amount of such payment shall be 1.8 cents per kilowatt hour (as adjusted by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), subject to the availability of appropriations, except that no facility may receive more than $1,000,000 in one calendar year.4 No payments will be made after the expiration of the period of 32 fiscal years beginning with the first full fiscal year occurring after August 8, 2005, and no payment may be made under this section to any such facility after a payment has been made with respect to such facility for a period of 10 fiscal years.5 The Secretary is authorized to carry out the purposes of this program for each of the fiscal years of 2021 through 2036.6 In section 242, Congress defines a qualified hydroelectric facility to mean ‘‘a turbine or other generating device owned or solely operated by a nonFederal entity—(A) that generates hydroelectric energy for sale; and (B)(i) that is added to an existing dam or conduit; or (ii)(I) that has generating capacity of not more than 20 megawatts; (II) for which the non-Federal entity has 1 42 U.S.C. 15881(a). U.S.C. 15881(c). 3 42 U.S.C. 15881(d). 4 42 U.S.C. 15881(e). 5 42 U.S.C. 15881(f). 6 42 U.S.C. 15881(g). received a construction authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, if applicable; and (III) that is constructed in an area in which there is inadequate electric service, as determined by the Secretary, including by taking into consideration—(aa) access to the electric grid; (bb) the frequency of electric outages; or (cc) the affordability of electricity.’’ 7 Additionally, Congress defined an existing dam or conduit to mean any dam or conduit constructed and completed before August 8, 2005 and does not require any construction or enlargement of impoundment or diversion structures, other than repair or reconstruction, in connection with the installation of a turbine or other generating device.8 The term conduit maintains the same meaning here as when used in section 30(a)(2) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 823a(a)(3)(A)).9 Further, these defined terms apply without regard to the hydroelectric kilowatt capacity of the facility, without regard to whether the facility uses a dam owned by a governmental or nongovernmental entity, and without regard to whether the facility begins operation on or after the date August 8, 2005.10 Recently, DOE clarified its guidance for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 242 incentive. These updates include clarifying the definition of a qualified hydroelectric facility and changes to the submission process. This guidance applies to generation in calendar years 2021 and 2022 and is available at: www.energy.gov/gdo/ section-242-hydroelectric-productionincentive-program. Each application will be reviewed based on the contents of the guidance. DOE notes that applicants that received incentive payments for prior calendar years must submit a new and complete application addressing all eligibility requirements for hydroelectricity generated and sold in calendar years 2021 and 2022. DOE will not consider previously submitted application materials. Applications that refer to previous application materials or statements in lieu of submitting current information will not be considered. As authorized under section 242 of EPAct 2005, and as explained in the guidance, DOE also notes that it will only accept applications from qualified hydroelectric facilities that began operations at an existing dam or conduit 2 42 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 7 42 U.S.C. 15881(b)(1). U.S.C. 15881(b)(2). 9 42 U.S.C. 15881(b)(3). 10 42 U.S.C. 15881(b). 8 42 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17203 between October 1, 2005, and September 30, 2027. When submitting information to DOE for the section 242 incentive, it is recommended that applicants carefully read and review the completed content of the guidance for this process. When reviewing applications, DOE may corroborate the information provided with information that DOE finds through FERC e-filings, contact with power off-taker, and other due diligence measure carried out by reviewing officials. DOE may require the applicant to conduct and submit an independent audit at its own expense, or DOE may conduct an audit to verify the number of kilowatt-hours claimed to have been generated and sold by the qualified hydroelectric facility and for which an incentive payment has been requested or made. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on March 16, 2023, by Maria Duaime 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 March 16, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–05758 Filed 3–21–23; 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 17204 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Signed in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2023. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. Wednesday, April 19, 2023; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MDT. DATES: [FR Doc. 2023–05843 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] 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 p.m. MDT on Friday, April 14, 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: Cities of Gold Hotel, Tribal Room, 10 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506. 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: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 • DOE Environmental Management Presentation • 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, April 14, 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 Santistevan, NNMCAB Executive Director, at menice.santistevan@em.doe.gov or at (505) 699–0631. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13123–031] Eagle Crest Energy Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Project Boundary Amendment. b. Project No: 13123–031. c. Date Filed: October 12, 2022. d. Applicant: Eagle Crest Energy Company. e. Name of Project: Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project. f. Location: The project would be located at an inactive mine in Riverside County, California, near the town of Desert Center. The project boundary amendment pertains to the transmission line portion and its tie-in to the Red Bluff substation. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Stephen Lowe, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, FL 33408, (310) 450–9090, slowe@ eaglecrestenergy.com. i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter, (678) 245–3083, mark.carter@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: April 17, 2023. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). 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, PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–13123–031. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record. k. Description of Request: The proposed amendment would revise the project boundary to remove the Red Bluff Substation from the project boundary and relocate a portion of the transmission line so that it enters the substation from the east rather than from the north. The licensee states that the substation is owned by a third-party and need not be included in the project boundary. As constructed, the substation bays are located on the east side of the station rather than the north, requiring the project boundary to be amended to accommodate a new connection to the substation. l. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the Commission’s website at 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. You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. m. Location of the Orders Issuing New License: This order may be viewed on the Commission’s website at 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. You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17203-17204]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05843]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Northern 
New Mexico

AGENCY: Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an in-person/virtual hybrid meeting of 
the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), 
Northern New Mexico. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that

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public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES: Wednesday, April 19, 2023; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MDT.

ADDRESSES: 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 p.m. MDT on Friday, April 14, 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: Cities of Gold 
Hotel, Tribal Room, 10 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506.
    Attendees should check with the NNMCAB Executive Director (below) 
for any meeting format changes due to COVID-19 protocols.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Menice B. Santistevan, NNMCAB 
Executive Director, by Phone: (505) 699-0631 or Email: 
[email protected].

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:

 DOE Environmental Management Presentation
 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, April 14, 
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 
Santistevan, NNMCAB Executive Director, at 
[email protected] or at (505) 699-0631.

     Signed in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2023.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-05843 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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