Commission Information Collection Activity (FERC-600); Comment Request; Extension, 17206-17207 [2023-05887]

Download as PDF 17206 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2023. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Dated: March 15, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [Docket No. IC23–9–000] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commission Information Collection Activity (FERC–600); Comment Request; Extension [FR Doc. 2023–05791 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on a currently approved information collection, FERC– 600 (Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures). DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC23–9–000) on FERC–600 by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https:// www.ferc.gov is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery: Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Æ Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory SUMMARY: [Project No. 3211–010] New York Power Authority; Notice of Denial of Water Quality Certification On July 31, 2020, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) filed an application for a new license for the Hinckley (Gregory B. Jarvis) Hydroelectric Project (project) in the above captioned docket. NYPA filed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York DEC) a request for water quality certification for the project under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act on March 11, 2022. On March 7, 2023, New York DEC denied certification for the project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.8, we are providing notice that New York DEC’s denial satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 121.7(e). Dated: March 16, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05888 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at (866) 208–3676 (toll-free). Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, or by telephone at (202) 502–8663. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures. OMB Control No.: 1902–0180. Type of Request: Three-year extension without change of the current information collection. Abstract: In accordance with 18 CFR 385.206, any person may file a complaint seeking Commission action against any other person alleged to be in violation of ‘‘any statute, rule, order, or other law administered by the Commission, or for any other alleged wrong over which the Commission may have jurisdiction.’’ Regulations at 18 CFR part 343 provide for additional procedures and information collection requirements for complaints and other filings that pertain to oil pipelines under the Interstate Commerce Act. Type of Respondents: Any person that files a complaint for Commission review and resolution. Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden 1 and cost 2 for the information collection as shown in the following table: FERC–600—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES A. B. C. Number of respondents Annual number of responses Total number of responses (Column A × Column B) 1 62 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 62 ............................................ D. E. F. Average burden hour and cost per response Total annual burden hour and cost (Column C × Column D) Cost per respondent (Column E ÷ Column A) 160 hrs.; $14,560 ........... 9,920 hrs.; $902,720 ...... 1 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3. 2 The Commission staff thinks that the average respondent for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in terms of salary plus benefits. Based upon the Commission’s 2022 average cost for salary plus benefits, the average hourly cost is $91/ hour. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 $14,560 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: March 16, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05887 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] Dated: March 16, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. [FR Doc. 2023–05859 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] Federal Energy Regulatory Commission BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Combined Notice of Filings DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas & Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Filings Instituting Proceedings [Project No. 2701–061] Docket Numbers: RP23–569–000. Applicants: Midship Pipeline Company, LLC. Description: 2022 Annual Operations Transaction Report of Midship Pipeline Company, LLC. Filed Date: 3/13/23. Accession Number: 20230313–5247. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/23. Docket Numbers: RP23–574–000. Applicants: MountainWest Pipeline, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Nonconforming Contracts—Wapiti Rocky Mountain, LLC to be effective 4/15/ 2023. Filed Date: 3/15/23. Accession Number: 20230315–5108. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/27/23. Docket Numbers: RP23–575–000. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: SS–2 and Firm and Interruptible Transportation Fuel Percentages Tracker Filing to be effective 4/1/2023. Filed Date: 3/16/23. Accession Number: 20230316–5046. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/28/23. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Denial of Water Quality Certification On February 26, 2021, Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Erie) filed an application for a license for the West Canada Creek Hydroelectric Project (project) in the above captioned docket. Erie filed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York DEC) a request for water quality certification for the project under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act on March 9, 2022. On March 7, 2023, New York DEC denied certification for the project. Pursuant to 40 CFR 121.8, we are providing notice that New York DEC’s denial satisfies the requirements of 40 CFR 121.7(e). Dated: March 16, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–05893 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17207 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 803–120] Pacific Gas and Electric 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: Application for Temporary Variance of Flow Requirements. b. Project No: 803–120. c. Date Filed: February 28, 2023. d. Applicant: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (licensee). e. Name of Project: DeSablaCenterville Project. f. Location: The project is located on Butte Creek, West Branch Feather River, and their tributaries in Butte County, California. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Jackie Pope, License Coordinator, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Mail Code: N11D, P.O. Box 770000, San Francisco, CA 94177, Phone: (530) 254–4007. i. FERC Contact: Katherine Schmidt, (415) 369–3348, katherine.schmidt@ 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, 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 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17206-17207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05887]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC23-9-000]


Commission Information Collection Activity (FERC-600); Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or 
FERC) is soliciting public comment on a currently approved information 
collection, FERC-600 (Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint 
Procedures).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 22, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC23-
9-000) on FERC-600 by one of the following methods:
    Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov is preferred.
     Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable 
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture 
format.
     For those unable to file electronically, comments may be 
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
    [cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First 
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    [cir] Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For 
user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at 
[email protected], or by phone at (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of 
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and 
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at (202) 502-8663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint 
Procedures.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0180.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension without change of the current 
information collection.
    Abstract: In accordance with 18 CFR 385.206, any person may file a 
complaint seeking Commission action against any other person alleged to 
be in violation of ``any statute, rule, order, or other law 
administered by the Commission, or for any other alleged wrong over 
which the Commission may have jurisdiction.'' Regulations at 18 CFR 
part 343 provide for additional procedures and information collection 
requirements for complaints and other filings that pertain to oil 
pipelines under the Interstate Commerce Act.
    Type of Respondents: Any person that files a complaint for 
Commission review and resolution.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the annual 
public reporting burden \1\ and cost \2\ for the information collection 
as shown in the following table:
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    \1\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or 
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For 
further explanation of what is included in the information 
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
    \2\ The Commission staff thinks that the average respondent for 
this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in terms of 
salary plus benefits. Based upon the Commission's 2022 average cost 
for salary plus benefits, the average hourly cost is $91/hour.

                                             FERC-600--Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures
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                A.                          B.                     C.                       D.                    E.                       F.
Number of                            Annual number of  Total number of responses  Average burden hour    Total annual burden         Cost per respondent
respondents                                 responses      (Column A x Column B)   and cost per           hour and cost.           (Column E / Column A)
                                                                                   response.             (Column C x Column
                                                                                                          D).
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62................................                  1                         62  160 hrs.; $14,560....  9,920 hrs.; $902,720                    $14,560
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and 
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: March 16, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-05887 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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