Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Parker-Davis Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-210, 41101-41102 [2023-13368]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 120 / Friday, June 23, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Parker-Davis Project—Rate Order No. WAPA–210 Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed extension of transmission and firm electric service rates. AGENCY: The Desert Southwest Region (DSW) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) proposes to extend the existing transmission service rates for the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project (Intertie) and the existing transmission and firm electric service formula rates for the Parker-Davis Project (PDP) through September 30, 2024. The existing rates and formula rates remain unchanged under Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT– NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7, which expire on September 30, 2023. DATES: A consultation and comment period will begin June 23, 2023 and end July 24, 2023. DSW will accept written comments at any time during the consultation and comment period. ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests to be informed of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions concerning the proposed extension submitted by WAPA to FERC for approval should be sent to: Jack D. Murray, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, or email: dswpwrmrk@wapa.gov. DSW will post information about the proposed rate extensions and written comments received to its website at: www.wapa.gov/regions/DSW/Rates/ Pages/intertie-rates.aspx. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Ramsey, Rates Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, (602) 605–2565 or email: dswpwrmrk@wapa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 1 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF13– 4–000. Jkt 259001 FR 47921 (Sept. 21, 2018). Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF18– 5–000. 4 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF20– 9–000. 5 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019). 6 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF14– 4–000. 7 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF19– 1–000. 3 Order On August 22, 2013, FERC approved and confirmed Rate Schedules INT–FT5 and INT–NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA–157 for five years through April 30, 2018.1 WAPA’s Administrator subsequently approved the use of the existing Intertie transmission service 18:01 Jun 22, 2023 Parker-Davis Project Transmission and Firm Electric Service On September 18, 2014, FERC approved and confirmed Rate Schedules PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD– NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA–162 for a 5-year period through September 30, 2018.6 On January 31, 2019, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD– FCT7, and PD–NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA–184 through September 30, 2023.7 In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), DSW is proposing to extend the existing PDP transmission and firm electric service formula rates under Rate Schedules PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7 for a one-year period, through September 30, 2024. The existing formula rates provide sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, and repay 2 83 Intertie Project Transmission Service VerDate Sep<11>2014 rates for short-term sales for the period between May 1, 2018, and October 31, 2018, or the date the extension of the Intertie transmission service rates went into effect, whichever occurred first. On September 11, 2018, the Deputy Secretary of Energy approved the extension of the Intertie transmission service rates on an interim basis.2 On December 3, 2018, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules INT–FT5 and INT–NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA–181 through September 30, 2020.3 On March 2, 2021, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules INT– FT5 and INT–NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA–192 through September 30, 2023.4 In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a),5 DSW is proposing to extend the existing Intertie transmission service rates under Rate Schedules INT–FT5 and INT–NFT4 for one year, through September 30, 2024. The existing rates provide sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, and repay investment within the allowable period consistent with the cost recovery criteria set forth in Department of Energy (DOE) Order RA 6120.2. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41101 investment within the allowable period consistent with the cost recovery criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2. Intertie Project and Parker-Davis Project Services Concurrent with this proposed rate extension, WAPA will be initiating a public process to combine the transmission service rates and facilities use charge on Federal projects located within DSW, which includes Intertie and PDP. Extending the existing Intertie rates and PDP formula rates through September 30, 2024, will provide WAPA additional time to engage with the public and its customers and further evaluate the proposed combined transmission rate. In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), WAPA has determined that it is unnecessary to hold public information or public comment forums for this rate action but is initiating a 30-day consultation and comment period allowing the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed extension. Legal Authority By Delegation Order No. S1–DEL– RATES–2016, effective November 19, 2016, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) the authority to develop power and transmission rates to the WAPA Administrator; (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, or to remand or disapprove such rates, to FERC. By Delegation Order No. S1–DEL–S3–2023, effective April 10, 2023, the Secretary of Energy also delegated the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Under Secretary for Infrastructure. By Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL– WAPA1–2023, effective April 10, 2023, the Under Secretary for Infrastructure further redelegated the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to WAPA’s Administrator. Ratemaking Procedure Requirements Environmental Compliance WAPA determined that this action fits within the following categorical exclusions listed in appendix B to subpart D of 10 CFR part 1021.410: B4.3 (Electric power marketing rate changes). Categorically excluded projects and activities do not require preparation of either an environmental impact statement or an environmental E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 41102 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 120 / Friday, June 23, 2023 / Notices assessment.8 A copy of the categorical exclusion determination is available on WAPA’s website at www.wapa.gov/ regions/DSW/Environment/Pages/ environment.aspx. Look for file entitled, ‘‘Rate Order WAPA–210.’’ Determination Under Executive Order 12866 WAPA has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under Executive Order 12866; accordingly, no clearance of this notice by the Office of Management and Budget is required. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on June 2, 2023, by Tracey A. LeBeau, Administrator, Western Area Power Administration, 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 June 20, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. Notice Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20230076, Draft, HCIDLA, CA, One San Pedro Specific Plan Draft EIR/EIS, Comment Period Ends: 08/ 21/2023, Contact: Jinderpal Bhandal 818–601–1169. EIS No. 20230077, Draft, USFS, MT, Stillwater Mining Company, East Boulder Mine Amendment 004 Expansion EIS, Comment Period Ends: 08/09/2023, Contact: Robert Grosvenor 406–848–7375. Dated: June 16, 2023. Cindy S. Barger, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2023–13377 Filed 6–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0027 and OMB 3060–0029; FR ID 148924] Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2023–13368 Filed 6–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business SUMMARY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL OP–OFA–074] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed June 12, 2023 10 a.m. EST Through June 16, 2023 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. 8 The determination was done in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); and DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures and Guidelines (10 CFR part 1021). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Jun 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before August 22, 2023. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0027. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, FCC Form 301; Form 2100, Schedule A—Application for Media Bureau Video Service Authorization; 47 Sections 73.3700(b)(1) and (b)(2) and Section 73.3800, Post Auction Licensing; Form 2100, Schedule 301– FM—Commercial FM Station Construction Permit Application. Form Number: FCC Form 301; Form 2100, Schedule A; and Form 2100, Schedule 301–FM. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,092 respondents and 4,199 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.075 to 6.25 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; One time reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 12,435 hours. Total Annual Cost: $62,308,388. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in sections 154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Needs and Uses: FCC Form 301, used by AM broadcast stations, and Form 2100, Schedule 301–FM, used by FM broadcast stations, are used to apply for authority to construct a new commercial AM or FM broadcast station and to E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 120 (Friday, June 23, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Western Area Power Administration


Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Parker-
Davis Project--Rate Order No. WAPA-210

AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of proposed extension of transmission and firm electric 
service rates.

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SUMMARY: The Desert Southwest Region (DSW) of the Western Area Power 
Administration (WAPA) proposes to extend the existing transmission 
service rates for the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie 
Project (Intertie) and the existing transmission and firm electric 
service formula rates for the Parker-Davis Project (PDP) through 
September 30, 2024. The existing rates and formula rates remain 
unchanged under Rate Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-
FCT7, and PD-NFT7, which expire on September 30, 2023.

DATES: A consultation and comment period will begin June 23, 2023 and 
end July 24, 2023. DSW will accept written comments at any time during 
the consultation and comment period.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests to be informed of Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions concerning the proposed 
extension submitted by WAPA to FERC for approval should be sent to: 
Jack D. Murray, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area 
Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, or email: 
[email protected]. DSW will post information about the proposed rate 
extensions and written comments received to its website at: 
www.wapa.gov/regions/DSW/Rates/Pages/intertie-rates.aspx.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Ramsey, Rates Manager, Desert 
Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, (602) 605-2565 or 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Intertie Project Transmission Service

    On August 22, 2013, FERC approved and confirmed Rate Schedules INT-
FT5 and INT-NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA-157 for five years through 
April 30, 2018.\1\ WAPA's Administrator subsequently approved the use 
of the existing Intertie transmission service rates for short-term 
sales for the period between May 1, 2018, and October 31, 2018, or the 
date the extension of the Intertie transmission service rates went into 
effect, whichever occurred first. On September 11, 2018, the Deputy 
Secretary of Energy approved the extension of the Intertie transmission 
service rates on an interim basis.\2\ On December 3, 2018, FERC 
approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules INT-FT5 and INT-
NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA-181 through September 30, 2020.\3\ On 
March 2, 2021, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate 
Schedules INT-FT5 and INT-NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA-192 through 
September 30, 2023.\4\
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    \1\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF13-4-000.
    \2\ 83 FR 47921 (Sept. 21, 2018).
    \3\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF18-5-000.
    \4\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF20-9-000.
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    In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a),\5\ DSW is proposing to extend 
the existing Intertie transmission service rates under Rate Schedules 
INT-FT5 and INT-NFT4 for one year, through September 30, 2024. The 
existing rates provide sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, 
including interest expense, and repay investment within the allowable 
period consistent with the cost recovery criteria set forth in 
Department of Energy (DOE) Order RA 6120.2.
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    \5\ 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019).
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Parker-Davis Project Transmission and Firm Electric Service

    On September 18, 2014, FERC approved and confirmed Rate Schedules 
PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA-162 for a 
5-year period through September 30, 2018.\6\ On January 31, 2019, FERC 
approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules PD-F7, PD-FT7, 
PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA-184 through September 
30, 2023.\7\
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    \6\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF14-4-000.
    \7\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF19-1-000.
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    In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), DSW is proposing to extend the 
existing PDP transmission and firm electric service formula rates under 
Rate Schedules PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 for a one-year 
period, through September 30, 2024. The existing formula rates provide 
sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, 
and repay investment within the allowable period consistent with the 
cost recovery criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2.

Intertie Project and Parker-Davis Project Services

    Concurrent with this proposed rate extension, WAPA will be 
initiating a public process to combine the transmission service rates 
and facilities use charge on Federal projects located within DSW, which 
includes Intertie and PDP. Extending the existing Intertie rates and 
PDP formula rates through September 30, 2024, will provide WAPA 
additional time to engage with the public and its customers and further 
evaluate the proposed combined transmission rate.
    In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), WAPA has determined that it is 
unnecessary to hold public information or public comment forums for 
this rate action but is initiating a 30-day consultation and comment 
period allowing the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed 
extension.

Legal Authority

    By Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-RATES-2016, effective November 19, 
2016, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) the authority to develop 
power and transmission rates to the WAPA Administrator; (2) the 
authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an 
interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority 
to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, or to 
remand or disapprove such rates, to FERC. By Delegation Order No. S1-
DEL-S3-2023, effective April 10, 2023, the Secretary of Energy also 
delegated the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into 
effect on an interim basis to the Under Secretary for Infrastructure. 
By Redelegation Order No. S3-DEL-WAPA1-2023, effective April 10, 2023, 
the Under Secretary for Infrastructure further redelegated the 
authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an 
interim basis to WAPA's Administrator.

Ratemaking Procedure Requirements

Environmental Compliance

    WAPA determined that this action fits within the following 
categorical exclusions listed in appendix B to subpart D of 10 CFR part 
1021.410: B4.3 (Electric power marketing rate changes). Categorically 
excluded projects and activities do not require preparation of either 
an environmental impact statement or an environmental

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assessment.\8\ A copy of the categorical exclusion determination is 
available on WAPA's website at www.wapa.gov/regions/DSW/Environment/Pages/environment.aspx. Look for file entitled, ``Rate Order WAPA-
210.''
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    \8\ The determination was done in compliance with the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321-
4347; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for 
implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508); and DOE NEPA 
Implementing Procedures and Guidelines (10 CFR part 1021).
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Determination Under Executive Order 12866

    WAPA has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under 
Executive Order 12866; accordingly, no clearance of this notice by the 
Office of Management and Budget is required.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on June 2, 
2023, by Tracey A. LeBeau, Administrator, Western Area Power 
Administration, 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 June 20, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-13368 Filed 6-22-23; 8:45 am]
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