Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC, 29665-29666 [2023-09733]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Notices (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 June 28, 2018, DOE issued Order No. EA–453 authorizing Matador Power to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. On February 27, 2023, Matador Power 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, Matador Power states that it ‘‘does not have any affiliates or upstream owners that possess any ownership interest or involvement in any other company that is a traditional utility or that owns, operates, or controls any electric generation, transmission or distribution facilities.’’ App at 2. Matador Power represents that it ‘‘will purchase power to be exported from a variety of sources such as power marketers, independent power producers, or U.S. electric utilities and federal power marketing entities as those terms are defined in Sections 3(22) and 3(19) of the FPA.’’ App at 3. Matador Power also states ‘‘[b] y definition, such power is surplus to the system of the generator and, therefore, the electric power that Matador Power will export on either a firm or interruptible basis 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 email address provided previously. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:48 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 email address provided previously in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning COP’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–453–A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Ruta Kalvaitis Skucˇas and Jennifer L. Mersing, K&L Gates LLP, 1601 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006, ruta.skucas@klgates.com and jennifer.mersing@klgates.com, and Diana Stoica, Matador Power Marketing, Inc., 50 Carroll Street Toronto, ON, M4M 3G3 Canada, rtdesk@ matadorpm.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 May 1, 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 May 3, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–09742 Filed 5–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29665 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–324–C] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC (the Applicant or EESS–4) has applied for renewed 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 June 7, 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: Christina Gomer, (240) 474–2403, 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 April 19, 2007, DOE issued Order No. EA–324, authorizing EESS–4 to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. This authority was renewed on October 2, 2013 (Order No. EA–324–A) and on September 18, 2018 (Order No. EA–324– B). On March 15, 2023, EESS–4 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, EESS–4 states that it ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 29666 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Notices facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area. EESS–4 operates as a marketing company involved in, among other things, the purchase and sale of electricity in the United States as a power marketer.’’ App at 5. EESS–4 represents that it ‘‘will purchase surplus electric energy from electric utilities and other suppliers within the United States and will export this energy to Canada over the international electric transmission facilities.’’ App at 6. Therefore, the Applicant contends that ‘‘because this electric energy will be purchased from others voluntarily, it will be surplus to the needs of the selling entities. EESS– 4’s export of power will not impair the sufficiency of electric power supply in 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 email address provided previously. 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 email address previously provided in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning EESS–4’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–324–C. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Keith Sutherland, Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs—Emera Energy, 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1A1 Canada, keith.sutherland@ emeraenergy.com and Bonnie A. Suchman, Suchman Law LLC, 8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, Maryland 20854, bonnie@suchmanlawllc.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/pending- VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:48 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 applications or by emailing Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on May 1, 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 May 3, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–09733 Filed 5–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0216: FRL–10833–01–OAR] Development of Guidance for ZeroEmission Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Port Equipment, and Fueling Infrastructure Deployment Under the Inflation Reduction Act Funding Programs Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for information (RFI). AGENCY: To support development of potentially multiple funding programs under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, EPA invites public comment to inform the availability of zero-emission technologies in the heavy-duty vehicle and port sectors. Although EPA already has considerable information about the availability of certain types of these technologies, in order to ensure that EPA has the most comprehensive and current information available in this dynamic space, EPA is inviting this comment. EPA is especially interested in comments detailing the availability, market price, and performance of zeroemission trucks, zero-emission port equipment, electric charging and other fueling infrastructure needs for zeroemission technologies in the near term (1–3 years, and 1–5 years for port equipment), and whether the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 components of these systems are manufactured in the United States. The Build America Buy America Act (BABA) requires iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance to be produced in the United States. While BABA provides the opportunity for EPA to issue certain waivers to these requirements, approval depends on many factors, including the price and availability of domestically sourced materials and products. With responses to this RFI EPA seeks to improve in particular the Agency’s understanding of availability and differences in zero-emission class 6 and 7 trucks, zero-emission trucks that serve ports and port equipment as well as their related charging and fueling infrastructure requirements. This information will enable EPA to effectively design programs to expeditiously fund currently available zero-emission technologies as well as consider allowances, such as longer project timeframes, for specific technologies. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 5, 2023, to allow for their consideration during development of these funding programs. EPA may consider comments received after the due date to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0216, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments; • Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, OAR Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR– 2023–0216, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; • Hand Delivery or Courier: EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Docket Center’s hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OAR–2023–0216. Comments received may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Johnson, Manager, Technology Assessment Branch, (202) 343–9278, or via email at johnson.dennis@epa.gov. U.S. EPA, Room: WJC-North 5512DD, E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29665-29666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09733]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-324-C]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC (the Applicant or 
EESS-4) has applied for renewed 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 June 7, 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: Christina Gomer, (240) 474-2403, 
[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 April 19, 2007, DOE issued Order No. EA-324, authorizing EESS-4 
to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power 
marketer. This authority was renewed on October 2, 2013 (Order No. EA-
324-A) and on September 18, 2018 (Order No. EA-324-B). On March 15, 
2023, EESS-4 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, EESS-4 states that it ``does not own or control 
any electric power generation or transmission

[[Page 29666]]

facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area. 
EESS-4 operates as a marketing company involved in, among other things, 
the purchase and sale of electricity in the United States as a power 
marketer.'' App at 5. EESS-4 represents that it ``will purchase surplus 
electric energy from electric utilities and other suppliers within the 
United States and will export this energy to Canada over the 
international electric transmission facilities.'' App at 6. Therefore, 
the Applicant contends that ``because this electric energy will be 
purchased from others voluntarily, it will be surplus to the needs of 
the selling entities. EESS-4's export of power will not impair the 
sufficiency of electric power supply in 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 
email address provided previously. 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 email address previously 
provided in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214).
    Comments and other filings concerning EESS-4's Application should 
be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-324-C. Additional copies are 
to be provided directly to Keith Sutherland, Vice President, Legal & 
Regulatory Affairs--Emera Energy, 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax, NS B3J 
1A1 Canada, [email protected] and Bonnie A. Suchman, 
Suchman Law LLC, 8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, Maryland 20854, 
[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 May 1, 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 May 3, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-09733 Filed 5-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.