Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Parker-Davis Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-210, 59904-59909 [2023-18737]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 59904 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices 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 page of any filing should include the docket number P–2146–275. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Request: Alabama Power requests approval to modify Unit 1 at the Bouldin Development to address significant maintenance needs and to improve power and efficiency. The proposed scope of work for Unit 1 includes complete turbine replacement, wicket gate replacement, wicket gate stem bushings installation, turbine, and generator bearing upgrades, and related component replacement. Alabama Power states the turbine replacement is not expected to result in an increase to the total rated capacity or the maximum discharge of the unit at rated conditions. Alabama Power notes that project operations will not change, and refurbishment will not include any structural changes to the project facilities. Furthermore, the intake structure will not be modified, nor will there be any modifications to the existing trash racks. Therefore, Alabama Power states that the current approach velocity at the trash racks will remain the same. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 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. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010. p. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 23, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–18640 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 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 rate order extending transmission and firm electric service rates. AGENCY: The extension of the Desert Southwest Region’s (DSW) 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) have been confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis. The existing rates under Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT–NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD– NFT7 are set to expire on September 30, 2023. This rate extension makes no changes to the existing rates and extends them through September 30, 2024. DATES: The extended rates under Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT–NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7 will be placed into effect on an interim basis on October 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack D. Murray, Regional Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005–6457, or Tina Ramsey, Rates Manager, Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, (602) 605–2565, or email: dswpwrmrk@wapa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) published a Federal Register notice (Proposed FRN) on June 23, 2023 (88 FR 41101), proposing to extend the existing Intertie transmission service rates and the existing PDP transmission and firm electric service formula rates under Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT–NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7. The Proposed FRN also initiated a 30-day public consultation and comment period. SUMMARY: Legal Authority By Delegation Order No. S1–DEL– RATES–2016, effective November 19, E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices 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. This extension is issued under Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–WAPA1–2023 and Department of Energy rate extension procedures set forth in 10 CFR part 903.1 Following review of DSW’s proposal, Rate Order No. WAPA–210 is hereby confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis. This extends, without adjustment, the existing Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT–NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7 through September 30, 2024. WAPA will submit Rate Order No. WAPA–210 and the extended rate schedules to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Department of Energy Administrator, Western Area Power Administration In the Matter of: Western Area Power Administration Extension for the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Transmission Service Rates and Parker-Davis Project Firm Electric Service and Transmission Service Formula Rates, Rate Order No. WAPA– 210. Order Confirming, Approving, and Placing Rates for the Pacific Northwest– Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Formula Rates for the Parker–Davis Project Into Effect on an Interim Basis The rates in Rate Order No. WAPA– 210 are established in accordance with section 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152).1 1 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019). 1 This Act transferred to, and vested in, the Secretary of Energy the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 Western Area Power Administration (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. This extension is issued under Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–WAPA1–2023 and DOE rate extension procedures set forth in 10 CFR part 903.2 Background 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 on a final basis for a 5-year period through April 30, 2018.3 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.4 On December 3, 2018, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules INT–FT5 and INT–NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA–181 on a final basis for a two-year period through September 30, 2020.5 On March 2, 2021, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of Rate Schedules INT–FT5 Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)); and other acts that specifically apply to the projects involved. 2 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019). 3 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF13– 4–000. 4 83 FR 47921 (Sept. 21, 2018). 5 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF18– 5–000. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59905 and INT–NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA–192 on a final basis for a 3-year period through September 30, 2023.6 DSW is extending 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. 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 on a final basis for a 5-year period through September 30, 2018.7 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 on a final basis for a 5-year period through September 30, 2023.8 DSW is extending 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. Discussion In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), DSW filed a notice in the Federal Register on June 23, 2023, proposing to extend, without adjustment, Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT–NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA–210.9 DSW determined it was not necessary to hold public information or public comment forums on the proposed rates and formula rates extension, but provided a 30-day consultation and comment period to give the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed extension. The consultation and comment period ended on July 24, 6 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF20– 9–000. 7 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF14– 4–000. 8 Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final Basis, FERC Docket No. EF19– 1–000. 9 88 FR 41101 (2023). E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 59906 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices 2023, and DSW received no comments on the proposed rates and formula rates extension. Ratemaking Procedure Requirements Environmental Compliance WAPA previously determined that this action fits within the following categorical exclusions listed in appendix B to subpart D of 10 CFR 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 assessment.10 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. Submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The provisional rates and formula rates herein confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis, together with supporting documents, will be submitted to FERC for confirmation and final approval. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Order In view of the above and under the authority delegated to me, I hereby confirm, approve, and place into effect on an interim basis, Rate Order No. WAPA–210, which extends the existing transmission rates and firm electric service and transmission formula rates under Rate Schedules INT–FT5, INT– NFT4, PD–F7, PD–FT7, PD–FCT7, and PD–NFT7 through September 30, 2024. The rates will remain in effect on an interim basis until: (1) FERC confirms and approves this extension on a final basis; (2) subsequent rates are confirmed and approved; or (3) such rates are superseded. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on August 24, 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. 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 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 For transmission service up to one year, the maximum rate for each kW is as follows: Monthly: $1.61 Weekly: $0.3715 Daily: $0.0529 Hourly: 2.21 mills Discounts may be offered from timeto-time in accordance with Western’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). Billing Signed in Washington, DC, on August 25, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. Western will bill firm point-to-point transmission service customers monthly by applying the rates listed above to the amount of capacity reserved. Payment for long-term transmission service will be required one month in advance of said service. Rate Schedule INT–FT5 Character and Conditions of Service (Supersedes Rate Schedule INT–FT4) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Region Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Long-Term and Short-Term Firm Pointto-Point Transmission Service (Approved Under Rate Order No. WAPA–157) Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after May 1, 2013, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2018, or until superseded by another rate schedule. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–181 through September 30, 2020, by Rate Order No. WAPA–192 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024.] Applicable To firm point-to-point transmission service customers where capacity and energy are supplied to the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project (Intertie) transmission system at points of interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of delivery on the Intertie transmission system. Long-Term Rate 10 The Short-Term Rates For transmission service of one year or longer, the rate is $19.32 for each kilowatt (kW) per year, payable monthly at the rate of $1.61 for each kW per month. PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by the service agreement or contract. Adjustments for Reactive Power There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized representatives. Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–TL1] Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the service agreement or contract. If losses are not fully provided by a customer, charges for financial compensation may apply. Unreserved Use: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW– UU1] Western will assess a charge for any unreserved use of the transmission system. Unreserved use occurs when a customer uses transmission service that it has not reserved or uses transmission service in excess of its reserved capacity. Unreserved use may also include a customer’s failure to curtail transmission when requested. The charge for unreserved use is two times the maximum allowable rate for the service at issue, assessed as follows: The penalty for a single hour of unreserved use is based on the daily short-term rate. The penalty for more E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices than one assessment of unreserved use for any given duration (e.g., daily) increases to next longest duration (e.g., weekly). The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use (e.g., more than one hour) within a day is based on the daily short-term rate. The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use isolated to one calendar week is based on the weekly short-term rate. The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use during more than one week in a calendar month is based on the monthly short-term rate. A customer that exceeds its reserved capacity at any point of receipt or point of delivery, or a customer that uses transmission service at a point of receipt or point of delivery that it has not reserved, is required to pay for all ancillary services that were provided by the Western Area Lower Colorado (WALC) Balancing Authority and associated with the unreserved use. The customer will pay for ancillary services based on the amount of transmission service used and not reserved. Rate Schedule INT–NFT4 (Supersedes Rate Schedule INT–NFT3) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Region Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Nonfirm Transmission Service Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after May 1, 2013, and will remain in effect through September 30, 2018, or until superseded by another rate schedule. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–181 through September 30, 2020, by Rate Order No. WAPA–192 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024.] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Applicable To nonfirm transmission service customers where capacity and energy are supplied to the Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project (Intertie) transmission system at points of interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of delivery on the Intertie transmission system. Rate The nonfirm transmission service rate is 2.21 mills for each kilowatt per hour. Discounts may be offered from time-totime in accordance with Western’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 Billing Western will bill nonfirm transmission service customers monthly by applying the rate listed above to the amount of capacity reserved. Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, interruptible, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement or in advance by Western. Curtailment conditions shall be determined by Western and in accordance with Western’s OATT. Adjustments for Reactive Power There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized representatives. Adjustment for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–TL1] Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the service agreement or contract. If losses are not fully provided by a customer, charges for financial compensation may apply. Unreserved Use: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW– UU1] Western will assess a charge for any unreserved use of the transmission system. Unreserved use occurs when a customer uses transmission service that it has not reserved or uses transmission service in excess of its reserved capacity. Unreserved use may also include a customer’s failure to curtail transmission when requested. The charge for unreserved use is two times the maximum allowable rate for the service at issue, assessed as follows: The penalty for a single hour of unreserved use is based on the daily short-term rate. The penalty for more than one assessment of unreserved use for any given duration (e.g., daily) increases to next longest duration (e.g., weekly). The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use (e.g., more than one hour) within a day is based on the daily short-term rate. The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use isolated to one calendar week is based on the weekly short-term rate. The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use during more than one week in a calendar month is based on the monthly short-term rate. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59907 A customer that exceeds its reserved capacity at any point of receipt or point of delivery, or a customer that uses transmission service at a point of receipt or point of delivery that it has not reserved, is required to pay for all ancillary services that were provided by the Western Area Lower Colorado (WALC) Balancing Authority and associated with the unreserved use. The customer will pay for ancillary services based on the amount of transmission service used and not reserved. Rate Schedule PD–F7 (Supersedes Schedule PD–F6) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Region Parker-Davis Project Schedule of Rates for Firm Electric Service Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. WAPA–184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024.] Available In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P–DP). Applicable To firm electric service customers for firm power service supplied through one meter at one point of delivery, unless otherwise provided by service agreement or contract. Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement or contract. Charges Energy Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be billed monthly an energy charge. This charge is equal to the customer’s monthly contractual energy reservation multiplied by the Energy Rate, rounded to the penny. The Energy Rate shall be equal to 50 percent of the annual generation revenue requirement divided by the estimated total generation delivery commitments, rounded to two decimal places. Capacity Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be billed monthly E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 59908 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices a capacity charge. This charge is equal to the customer’s monthly contractual capacity reservation multiplied by the Capacity Rate, rounded to the penny. The Capacity Rate shall be equal to 50 percent of the annual generation revenue requirement divided by the estimated total generation delivery commitments, rounded to two decimal places. Transmission Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be billed monthly a transmission charge. This charge is equal to the customer’s contractual reservation multiplied by the rate calculated in accordance with PD–FT7, rounded to the penny. Lower Basin Development Fund Contribution Charge: The contribution charge is 4.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled to an Arizona purchaser and 2.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled to a California or Nevada purchaser. Billing of Excess Energy For each month in which there is excess energy available, offered, and delivered to the firm electric service customer, such excess energy shall be billed at the Energy Rate. Billing for Unauthorized Overruns: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–UU1] For each month in which there is a contract violation involving an unauthorized overrun of energy and/or capacity, such overruns shall be billed at 10 times the Energy and/or Capacity Rate in this rate schedule. For each month in which there is a contract violation involving an unauthorized overrun of transmission, such overrun shall be billed at two times the Transmission Charge in this rate schedule. Transformer Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW– TL1] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 If delivery is made at transmission voltage but metered on the low-voltage side of the substation, the meter readings will be increased to compensate for transformer losses as provided for in the contract. Power Factor The firm electric service customer will normally be required to maintain a power factor at all points of measurement between 95-percent lagging and 95-percent leading. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 Rate Schedule PD–FCT7 (Supersedes Schedule PD–FCT6) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Parker-Davis Project Schedule of Rate for Firm Transmission Service of Salt Lake City Area/ Integrated Projects Power Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. WAPA–184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024] Available In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P–DP). Applicable To Salt Lake City Area/Integrated Projects (SLCA/IP) southern division customers, where SLCA/IP capacity and energy are supplied to the P–DP system by the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) at points of interconnection with the CRSP system and transmitted and delivered on a unidirectional basis, less losses, to southern division customers at points of delivery on the P–DP system. Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement or contract. Rate The annual rate for each kilowatt per year is equal to the annual transmission revenue requirement divided by the estimated transmission delivery commitments, rounded to the nearest 12 cent increment. The annual rate is payable monthly at a rate for each kilowatt per month equal to the annual rate divided by 12. Billing Western will bill firm transmission service customers monthly by applying the rates under this rate schedule to the amount of capacity reserved. Payment for service will be required one month in advance of said service. Adjustments for Reactive Power There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-amperes at delivery points, except when such PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 transfers may be mutually agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized representatives. Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–TL1] Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the service agreement or contract. Overrun of Capacity Reserved: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–UU1] Western will assess a charge for unauthorized use of transmission service at a rate equal to two times the applicable rate for the service at issue. The charge will be applied to use in excess of the reservation amount, which shall be the difference between the amount of transmission service actually used by the customer less the amount of transmission service the customer has reserved. The customer will incur the charge for an overrun during the calendar month or for the period of transmission service if such service is for a term of less than one month. Rate Schedule PD–FT7 (Supersedes Schedule PD–FT6) United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Parker-Davis Project Schedule of Rates for Firm Point-toPoint Transmission Service Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. WAPA–184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024.] Available In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P–DP). Applicable To firm point-to-point transmission service customers where capacity and energy are supplied to the P–DP system at points of interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of delivery on the P–DP system. E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 / Notices Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement or contract. Long-Term Rate For transmission service one year or longer, the annual rate for each kilowatt per year is equal to the annual transmission revenue requirement divided by the estimated transmission delivery commitments, rounded to the nearest 12 cent increment. The annual rate for long-term service is payable monthly at a rate for each kilowatt per month equal to the annual rate for longterm service divided by 12. Rate Schedule PD–NFT7 Short-Term Rates (Supersedes Schedule PD–NFT6) For transmission service up to one year, the maximum rate for each kW is as follows: United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Monthly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 12 and rounded to two decimal places Weekly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 52 and rounded to two decimal places Daily: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 365 and rounded to two decimal places Hourly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 8,760 and rounded to five decimal places Discounts may be offered from time to time in accordance with Western’s Open Access Transmission Tariff. Schedule of Rate for Nonfirm Transmission Service Billing Western will bill firm point-to-point transmission service customers monthly by applying the rates under this rate schedule to the amount of capacity reserved. Payment for service will be required one month in advance of service. Adjustments for Reactive Power There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized representatives. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Overrun of Capacity Reserved: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–UU1] Western will assess a charge for unauthorized use of transmission service at a rate equal to two times the applicable rate for the service at issue. The charge will be applied to use in excess of the reservation amount, which shall be the difference between the amount of transmission service actually used by the customer less the amount of transmission service the customer has reserved. The customer will incur the charge for an overrun during the calendar month or for the period of transmission service if such service is for a term of less than one month. Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–TL1] Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the service agreement or contract. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Aug 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 Parker-Davis Project Effective The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA–162 through September 30, 2018, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA–210 through September 30, 2024.] Available In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P–DP). Applicable To nonfirm transmission service customers where capacity and energy are supplied to the P–DP system at points of interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of delivery on the P–DP system. Character and Conditions of Service Alternating current at 60 hertz, threephase, delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement or contract. Rate The nonfirm transmission service rate for each kilowatt per hour is equal to the annual transmission revenue requirement divided by the estimated transmission delivery commitments, divided by 8,760 and rounded to five decimal places. Discounts may be PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59909 offered from time to time in accordance with Western’s Open Access Transmission Tariff. Billing Western will bill nonfirm transmission customers monthly by applying the nonfirm rate under this rate schedule to the amount of capacity reserved. Adjustments for Reactive Power There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized representatives. Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW–TL1] Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the service agreement or contract. [FR Doc. 2023–18737 Filed 8–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Formula Rates for Central Valley Project Power, Transmission, and Ancillary Services; and CaliforniaOregon Transmission Project Transmission Service—Rate Order No. WAPA–207 Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed power, transmission, and ancillary services formula rates. AGENCY: The Sierra Nevada Region (SN) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) proposes new formula rates for the Central Valley Project (CVP) power, transmission, and ancillary services; and CaliforniaOregon Transmission Project (COTP) transmission service. The existing formula rates for these services expire on September 24, 2024, and December 31, 2024. SN proposes to keep the same formula rates, without adjustments, for these services. SN proposes no material changes aside from updating the effective dates. DATES: A consultation and comment period will begin August 30, 2023 and end November 28, 2023. SN will present a detailed explanation of the proposed formula rates at a public information forum that will be held on November SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59904-59909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 rate order extending transmission and firm electric 
service rates.

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SUMMARY: The extension of the Desert Southwest Region's (DSW) 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) have 
been confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis. 
The existing rates under Rate Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-F7, PD-
FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 are set to expire on September 30, 2023. This 
rate extension makes no changes to the existing rates and extends them 
through September 30, 2024.

DATES: The extended rates under Rate Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-
F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 will be placed into effect on an 
interim basis on October 1, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack D. Murray, Regional Manager, 
Desert Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 
6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457, or Tina Ramsey, Rates Manager, Desert 
Southwest Region, Western Area Power Administration, (602) 605-2565, or 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) 
published a Federal Register notice (Proposed FRN) on June 23, 2023 (88 
FR 41101), proposing to extend the existing Intertie transmission 
service rates and the existing PDP transmission and firm electric 
service formula rates under Rate Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-F7, 
PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7. The Proposed FRN also initiated a 30-day 
public consultation and comment period.

Legal Authority

    By Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-RATES-2016, effective November 19,

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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. This extension is issued under 
Redelegation Order No. S3-DEL-WAPA1-2023 and Department of Energy rate 
extension procedures set forth in 10 CFR part 903.\1\
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    \1\ 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019).
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    Following review of DSW's proposal, Rate Order No. WAPA-210 is 
hereby confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis. 
This extends, without adjustment, the existing Rate Schedules INT-FT5, 
INT-NFT4, PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 through September 30, 
2024. WAPA will submit Rate Order No. WAPA-210 and the extended rate 
schedules to FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis.

Department of Energy Administrator, Western Area Power Administration

    In the Matter of: Western Area Power Administration Extension for 
the Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Transmission 
Service Rates and Parker-Davis Project Firm Electric Service and 
Transmission Service Formula Rates, Rate Order No. WAPA-210.

Order Confirming, Approving, and Placing Rates for the Pacific 
Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project and Formula Rates for the 
Parker-Davis Project Into Effect on an Interim Basis

    The rates in Rate Order No. WAPA-210 are established in accordance 
with section 302 of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act (42 
U.S.C. 7152).\1\
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    \1\ This Act transferred to, and vested in, the Secretary of 
Energy the power marketing functions of the Secretary of the 
Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation 
(Reclamation) under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 
388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly 
section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 
485h(c)); and other acts that specifically apply to the projects 
involved.
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    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 Western Area Power Administration 
(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. This extension is issued under Redelegation Order No. 
S3-DEL-WAPA1-2023 and DOE rate extension procedures set forth in 10 CFR 
part 903.\2\
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    \2\ 50 FR 37835 (Sept. 18, 1985) and 84 FR 5347 (Feb. 21, 2019).
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Background

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 on a final basis for a 
5-year period through April 30, 2018.\3\ 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.\4\ On December 3, 2018, FERC approved and confirmed the 
extension of Rate Schedules INT-FT5 and INT-NFT4 under Rate Order No. 
WAPA-181 on a final basis for a two-year period through September 30, 
2020.\5\ On March 2, 2021, FERC approved and confirmed the extension of 
Rate Schedules INT-FT5 and INT-NFT4 under Rate Order No. WAPA-192 on a 
final basis for a 3-year period through September 30, 2023.\6\
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    \3\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF13-4-000.
    \4\ 83 FR 47921 (Sept. 21, 2018).
    \5\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF18-5-000.
    \6\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF20-9-000.
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    DSW is extending 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.

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 on a 
final basis for a 5-year period through September 30, 2018.\7\ 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 on a final basis for a 5-year period through September 30, 
2023.\8\
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    \7\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF14-4-000.
    \8\ Order Confirming and Approving Rate Schedules on a Final 
Basis, FERC Docket No. EF19-1-000.
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    DSW is extending 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.

Discussion

    In accordance with 10 CFR 903.23(a), DSW filed a notice in the 
Federal Register on June 23, 2023, proposing to extend, without 
adjustment, Rate Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, 
and PD-NFT7 under Rate Order No. WAPA-210.\9\ DSW determined it was not 
necessary to hold public information or public comment forums on the 
proposed rates and formula rates extension, but provided a 30-day 
consultation and comment period to give the public an opportunity to 
comment on the proposed extension. The consultation and comment period 
ended on July 24,

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2023, and DSW received no comments on the proposed rates and formula 
rates extension.
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Ratemaking Procedure Requirements

Environmental Compliance

    WAPA previously determined that this action fits within the 
following categorical exclusions listed in appendix B to subpart D of 
10 CFR 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 assessment.\10\ 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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    \10\ 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.

Submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

    The provisional rates and formula rates herein confirmed, approved, 
and placed into effect on an interim basis, together with supporting 
documents, will be submitted to FERC for confirmation and final 
approval.

Order

    In view of the above and under the authority delegated to me, I 
hereby confirm, approve, and place into effect on an interim basis, 
Rate Order No. WAPA-210, which extends the existing transmission rates 
and firm electric service and transmission formula rates under Rate 
Schedules INT-FT5, INT-NFT4, PD-F7, PD-FT7, PD-FCT7, and PD-NFT7 
through September 30, 2024. The rates will remain in effect on an 
interim basis until: (1) FERC confirms and approves this extension on a 
final basis; (2) subsequent rates are confirmed and approved; or (3) 
such rates are superseded.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on August 24, 
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 August 25, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.

Rate Schedule INT-FT5

(Supersedes Rate Schedule INT-FT4)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Desert Southwest Region

Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project

Long-Term and Short-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 
(Approved Under Rate Order No. WAPA-157)

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after May 1, 2013, and will remain in effect through September 30, 
2018, or until superseded by another rate schedule. [Note: This rate 
schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA-181 through September 30, 
2020, by Rate Order No. WAPA-192 through September 30, 2023, and by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-210 through September 30, 2024.]

Applicable

    To firm point-to-point transmission service customers where 
capacity and energy are supplied to the Pacific Northwest-Pacific 
Southwest Intertie Project (Intertie) transmission system at points of 
interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less 
losses, to points of delivery on the Intertie transmission system.

Long-Term Rate

    For transmission service of one year or longer, the rate is $19.32 
for each kilowatt (kW) per year, payable monthly at the rate of $1.61 
for each kW per month.

Short-Term Rates

    For transmission service up to one year, the maximum rate for each 
kW is as follows:

Monthly: $1.61
Weekly: $0.3715
Daily: $0.0529
Hourly: 2.21 mills

    Discounts may be offered from time-to-time in accordance with 
Western's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

Billing

    Western will bill firm point-to-point transmission service 
customers monthly by applying the rates listed above to the amount of 
capacity reserved. Payment for long-term transmission service will be 
required one month in advance of said service.

Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered 
at the voltages and points of delivery established by the service 
agreement or contract.

Adjustments for Reactive Power

    There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-
amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually 
agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized 
representatives.

Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule 
DSW-TL1]

    Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the 
transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate 
schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the 
service agreement or contract. If losses are not fully provided by a 
customer, charges for financial compensation may apply.

Unreserved Use: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW-UU1]

    Western will assess a charge for any unreserved use of the 
transmission system. Unreserved use occurs when a customer uses 
transmission service that it has not reserved or uses transmission 
service in excess of its reserved capacity. Unreserved use may also 
include a customer's failure to curtail transmission when requested.
    The charge for unreserved use is two times the maximum allowable 
rate for the service at issue, assessed as follows: The penalty for a 
single hour of unreserved use is based on the daily short-term rate. 
The penalty for more

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than one assessment of unreserved use for any given duration (e.g., 
daily) increases to next longest duration (e.g., weekly). The penalty 
for multiple instances of unreserved use (e.g., more than one hour) 
within a day is based on the daily short-term rate. The penalty for 
multiple instances of unreserved use isolated to one calendar week is 
based on the weekly short-term rate. The penalty for multiple instances 
of unreserved use during more than one week in a calendar month is 
based on the monthly short-term rate.
    A customer that exceeds its reserved capacity at any point of 
receipt or point of delivery, or a customer that uses transmission 
service at a point of receipt or point of delivery that it has not 
reserved, is required to pay for all ancillary services that were 
provided by the Western Area Lower Colorado (WALC) Balancing Authority 
and associated with the unreserved use. The customer will pay for 
ancillary services based on the amount of transmission service used and 
not reserved.

Rate Schedule INT-NFT4

(Supersedes Rate Schedule INT-NFT3)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Desert Southwest Region

Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project

Nonfirm Transmission Service

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after May 1, 2013, and will remain in effect through September 30, 
2018, or until superseded by another rate schedule. [Note: This rate 
schedule was extended by Rate Order No. WAPA-181 through September 30, 
2020, by Rate Order No. WAPA-192 through September 30, 2023, and by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-210 through September 30, 2024.]

Applicable

    To nonfirm transmission service customers where capacity and energy 
are supplied to the Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project 
(Intertie) transmission system at points of interconnection with other 
systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of 
delivery on the Intertie transmission system.

Rate

    The nonfirm transmission service rate is 2.21 mills for each 
kilowatt per hour. Discounts may be offered from time-to-time in 
accordance with Western's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

Billing

    Western will bill nonfirm transmission service customers monthly by 
applying the rate listed above to the amount of capacity reserved.

Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, interruptible, 
delivered and metered at the voltages and points of delivery 
established by service agreement or in advance by Western. Curtailment 
conditions shall be determined by Western and in accordance with 
Western's OATT.

Adjustments for Reactive Power

    There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt 
amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually 
agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized 
representatives.

Adjustment for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule 
DSW-TL1]

    Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the 
transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate 
schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the 
service agreement or contract. If losses are not fully provided by a 
customer, charges for financial compensation may apply.

Unreserved Use: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW-UU1]

    Western will assess a charge for any unreserved use of the 
transmission system. Unreserved use occurs when a customer uses 
transmission service that it has not reserved or uses transmission 
service in excess of its reserved capacity. Unreserved use may also 
include a customer's failure to curtail transmission when requested.
    The charge for unreserved use is two times the maximum allowable 
rate for the service at issue, assessed as follows: The penalty for a 
single hour of unreserved use is based on the daily short-term rate. 
The penalty for more than one assessment of unreserved use for any 
given duration (e.g., daily) increases to next longest duration (e.g., 
weekly). The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use (e.g., 
more than one hour) within a day is based on the daily short-term rate. 
The penalty for multiple instances of unreserved use isolated to one 
calendar week is based on the weekly short-term rate. The penalty for 
multiple instances of unreserved use during more than one week in a 
calendar month is based on the monthly short-term rate.
    A customer that exceeds its reserved capacity at any point of 
receipt or point of delivery, or a customer that uses transmission 
service at a point of receipt or point of delivery that it has not 
reserved, is required to pay for all ancillary services that were 
provided by the Western Area Lower Colorado (WALC) Balancing Authority 
and associated with the unreserved use. The customer will pay for 
ancillary services based on the amount of transmission service used and 
not reserved.

Rate Schedule PD-F7

(Supersedes Schedule PD-F6)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Desert Southwest Region

Parker-Davis Project

Schedule of Rates for Firm Electric Service

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, 
whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. 
WAPA-184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA-210 
through September 30, 2024.]

Available

    In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P-DP).

Applicable

    To firm electric service customers for firm power service supplied 
through one meter at one point of delivery, unless otherwise provided 
by service agreement or contract.

Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered 
at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement 
or contract.

Charges

    Energy Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be billed 
monthly an energy charge. This charge is equal to the customer's 
monthly contractual energy reservation multiplied by the Energy Rate, 
rounded to the penny. The Energy Rate shall be equal to 50 percent of 
the annual generation revenue requirement divided by the estimated 
total generation delivery commitments, rounded to two decimal places.
    Capacity Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be 
billed monthly

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a capacity charge. This charge is equal to the customer's monthly 
contractual capacity reservation multiplied by the Capacity Rate, 
rounded to the penny. The Capacity Rate shall be equal to 50 percent of 
the annual generation revenue requirement divided by the estimated 
total generation delivery commitments, rounded to two decimal places.
    Transmission Charge: Each firm electric service customer shall be 
billed monthly a transmission charge. This charge is equal to the 
customer's contractual reservation multiplied by the rate calculated in 
accordance with PD-FT7, rounded to the penny.
    Lower Basin Development Fund Contribution Charge: The contribution 
charge is 4.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled to an 
Arizona purchaser and 2.5 mills/kWh for each kWh measured or scheduled 
to a California or Nevada purchaser.

Billing of Excess Energy

    For each month in which there is excess energy available, offered, 
and delivered to the firm electric service customer, such excess energy 
shall be billed at the Energy Rate.

Billing for Unauthorized Overruns: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate 
Schedule DSW-UU1]

    For each month in which there is a contract violation involving an 
unauthorized overrun of energy and/or capacity, such overruns shall be 
billed at 10 times the Energy and/or Capacity Rate in this rate 
schedule. For each month in which there is a contract violation 
involving an unauthorized overrun of transmission, such overrun shall 
be billed at two times the Transmission Charge in this rate schedule.

Transformer Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule DSW-
TL1]

    If delivery is made at transmission voltage but metered on the low-
voltage side of the substation, the meter readings will be increased to 
compensate for transformer losses as provided for in the contract.

Power Factor

    The firm electric service customer will normally be required to 
maintain a power factor at all points of measurement between 95-percent 
lagging and 95-percent leading.

Rate Schedule PD-FCT7

(Supersedes Schedule PD-FCT6)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Parker-Davis Project

Schedule of Rate for Firm Transmission Service of Salt Lake City Area/
Integrated Projects Power

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, 
whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. 
WAPA-184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA-210 
through September 30, 2024]

Available

    In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P-DP).

Applicable

    To Salt Lake City Area/Integrated Projects (SLCA/IP) southern 
division customers, where SLCA/IP capacity and energy are supplied to 
the P-DP system by the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) at points 
of interconnection with the CRSP system and transmitted and delivered 
on a unidirectional basis, less losses, to southern division customers 
at points of delivery on the P-DP system.

Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered 
at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement 
or contract.

Rate

    The annual rate for each kilowatt per year is equal to the annual 
transmission revenue requirement divided by the estimated transmission 
delivery commitments, rounded to the nearest 12 cent increment. The 
annual rate is payable monthly at a rate for each kilowatt per month 
equal to the annual rate divided by 12.

Billing

    Western will bill firm transmission service customers monthly by 
applying the rates under this rate schedule to the amount of capacity 
reserved. Payment for service will be required one month in advance of 
said service.

Adjustments for Reactive Power

    There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-
amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually 
agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized 
representatives.

Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule 
DSW-TL1]

    Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the 
transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate 
schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the 
service agreement or contract.

Overrun of Capacity Reserved: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate 
Schedule DSW-UU1]

    Western will assess a charge for unauthorized use of transmission 
service at a rate equal to two times the applicable rate for the 
service at issue. The charge will be applied to use in excess of the 
reservation amount, which shall be the difference between the amount of 
transmission service actually used by the customer less the amount of 
transmission service the customer has reserved. The customer will incur 
the charge for an overrun during the calendar month or for the period 
of transmission service if such service is for a term of less than one 
month.

Rate Schedule PD-FT7

(Supersedes Schedule PD-FT6)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Parker-Davis Project

Schedule of Rates for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, 
whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-162 through September 30, 2018, by Rate Order No. 
WAPA-184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA-210 
through September 30, 2024.]

Available

    In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P-DP).

Applicable

    To firm point-to-point transmission service customers where 
capacity and energy are supplied to the P-DP system at points of 
interconnection with other systems and transmitted and delivered, less 
losses, to points of delivery on the P-DP system.

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Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered 
at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement 
or contract.

Long-Term Rate

    For transmission service one year or longer, the annual rate for 
each kilowatt per year is equal to the annual transmission revenue 
requirement divided by the estimated transmission delivery commitments, 
rounded to the nearest 12 cent increment. The annual rate for long-term 
service is payable monthly at a rate for each kilowatt per month equal 
to the annual rate for long-term service divided by 12.

Short-Term Rates

    For transmission service up to one year, the maximum rate for each 
kW is as follows:

Monthly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 12 and rounded 
to two decimal places
Weekly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 52 and rounded 
to two decimal places
Daily: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 365 and rounded 
to two decimal places
Hourly: Equal to the annual long-term rate, divided by 8,760 and 
rounded to five decimal places
    Discounts may be offered from time to time in accordance with 
Western's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Billing

    Western will bill firm point-to-point transmission service 
customers monthly by applying the rates under this rate schedule to the 
amount of capacity reserved. Payment for service will be required one 
month in advance of service.

Adjustments for Reactive Power

    There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-
amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually 
agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized 
representatives.

Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule 
DSW-TL1]

    Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the 
transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate 
schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the 
service agreement or contract.

Overrun of Capacity Reserved: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate 
Schedule DSW-UU1]

    Western will assess a charge for unauthorized use of transmission 
service at a rate equal to two times the applicable rate for the 
service at issue. The charge will be applied to use in excess of the 
reservation amount, which shall be the difference between the amount of 
transmission service actually used by the customer less the amount of 
transmission service the customer has reserved. The customer will incur 
the charge for an overrun during the calendar month or for the period 
of transmission service if such service is for a term of less than one 
month.

Rate Schedule PD-NFT7

(Supersedes Schedule PD-NFT6)

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

Parker-Davis Project

Schedule of Rate for Nonfirm Transmission Service

Effective

    The first day of the first full billing period beginning on or 
after October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, or until superseded, 
whichever occurs earlier. [Note: This rate schedule was extended by 
Rate Order No. WAPA-162 through September 30, 2018, and by Rate Order 
No. WAPA-184 through September 30, 2023, and by Rate Order No. WAPA-210 
through September 30, 2024.]

Available

    In the area served by the Parker-Davis Project (P-DP).

Applicable

    To nonfirm transmission service customers where capacity and energy 
are supplied to the P-DP system at points of interconnection with other 
systems and transmitted and delivered, less losses, to points of 
delivery on the P-DP system.

Character and Conditions of Service

    Alternating current at 60 hertz, three-phase, delivered and metered 
at the voltages and points of delivery established by service agreement 
or contract.

Rate

    The nonfirm transmission service rate for each kilowatt per hour is 
equal to the annual transmission revenue requirement divided by the 
estimated transmission delivery commitments, divided by 8,760 and 
rounded to five decimal places. Discounts may be offered from time to 
time in accordance with Western's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Billing

    Western will bill nonfirm transmission customers monthly by 
applying the nonfirm rate under this rate schedule to the amount of 
capacity reserved.

Adjustments for Reactive Power

    There shall be no entitlement to transfer of reactive kilovolt-
amperes at delivery points, except when such transfers may be mutually 
agreed upon by the customer and Western or their authorized 
representatives.

Adjustments for Losses: [This Section Was Superseded by Rate Schedule 
DSW-TL1]

    Capacity and energy losses incurred in connection with the 
transmission and delivery of capacity and energy under this rate 
schedule shall be supplied by the customer in accordance with the 
service agreement or contract.

[FR Doc. 2023-18737 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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