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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC23–15–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–516H) Comment
Request; Extension
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of information collection
and request for comments.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) is soliciting
public comment on the currently
approved information collection, FERC–
516H, (Electric Rate Schedules and
Tariff Filings, Pro Forma Open Access
Transmission Tariff).
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments (identified by Docket No.
IC23–4–000) by one of the following
methods:
Electronic filing through https://
www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
• Electronic Filing: Documents must
be filed in acceptable native
applications and print-to-PDF, but not
in scanned or picture format.
• For those unable to file
electronically, comments may be filed
by USPS mail or by hand (including
courier) delivery:
Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only:
Addressed to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
Æ Hand (Including Courier) Delivery:
Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Office of the Secretary,
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD
20852.
Instructions: All submissions must be
formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at: https://
www.ferc.gov. For user assistance,
contact FERC Online Support by email
at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by
phone at (866) 208–3676 (toll-free).
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SUMMARY:
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Docket: Users interested in receiving
automatic notification of activity in this
docket or in viewing/downloading
comments and issuances in this docket
may do so at https://www.ferc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone
at (202) 502–8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC–516H, Electric Rate
Schedules and Tariff Filings, Pro Forma
Open Access Transmission Tariff.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0303.
Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–516H information
collection requirements with no changes
to the current reporting requirements.
Abstract: This information collection
request pertains to a final rule 1 that,
pursuant to section 206 of the Federal
Power Act (FPA),2 requires respondents
that are subject to 18 CFR 35.28 to
submit compliance filings within 120
days of the effective date of the final
rule that add a new Attachment M to
their pro forma Open Access
Transmission Tariffs (OATTs). The
effective date of the final rule is March
14, 2022. The OATT compliance filing
is due July 12, 2022.
FERC 516H: The regulation at 18 CFR
35.28, which pertains to nondiscriminatory open access transmission
tariffs, applies to:
• Commission-jurisdictional public
utilities that own, control, or operate
facilities used for the transmission of
electric energy in interstate commerce;
and
• Non-jurisdictional utilities that seek
voluntary compliance with
jurisdictional transmission tariff
reciprocity conditions.
In Order No. 881, the Commission
added 18 CFR 35.28(c)(5) to require any
public utility that owns transmission
facilities that are not under the public
utility’s control to, consistent with the
pro forma OATT required by 18 CFR
35.28(c)(1), share with the public utility
that controls such facilities (and its
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Market Monitoring Unit(s), if
applicable):
(i) Transmission line ratings for each
period for which transmission line
ratings are calculated for such facilities
(with updated ratings shared each time
ratings are calculated); and
(ii) Written transmission line rating
methodologies used to calculate the
transmission line ratings for such
facilities provided under subparagraph
(i), above.
Additionally, 18 CFR 35.28(c)
requires each public utility transmission
provider to have on file with the
Commission and adhere to the
Commission’s pro forma Open Access
Transmission Tariff (OATT). In Order
No. 881, the Commission added
Attachment M of the Commission’s pro
forma OATT to require each
jurisdictional transmission provider to
maintain on the password-protected
section of its OASIS page or on another
password-protected website a database
of transmission line ratings and
transmission line rating methodologies.
Such transmission line ratings and
transmission line rating methodologies
are to be calculated and provided by
transmission owners. The database must
include a full record of all transmission
line ratings, both as used in real-time
operations, and as used for all future
periods for which transmission service
is offered. Additionally, Attachment M
of the Commission’s pro forma OATT
requires transmission providers, as the
regulated entities, to share transmission
line ratings and methodologies with any
transmission provider(s) upon request
and in a timely manner.
Type of Respondent: Transmission
Owners.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 The
Commission estimates the annual public
reporting burden for the information
collection as below:
3 ‘‘Burden’’ is the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate,
maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information
to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation
of what is included in the information collection
burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
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Annual
estimated
number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
respondents
Area of modification
I
A.
I
B.
C.
Annual estimated
number of responses
(column B × column C)
Average burden
hours & cost 1
per response
Total estimated
burden hours & total
estimated cost
(column D × column E)
D.
E.
F.
I
FERC–516H (Control No. 1902–0303)
Transmission owners update forecasts and ratings, and share transmission line ratings and facility ratings methodologies w/transmission providers and, if applicable, RTOs/ISOs & market
monitors (Year 1 and Ongoing).
289 (TOs)
1
289
176 hrs; $16,192 ....
50,864 hrs; $4,679,488.
1 The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for three positions involved in the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements. These figures include salary (based on BLS data for May 2023, https://bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits (based on BLS data issued
March 19, 2022, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are Manager (Code 11–0000 $106.33/hour), Electrical Engineer (Code 17–2071 $77.29/hour).
The hourly cost for the reporting requirements ($91.81 = $92 rounded) is an average of the cost of a manager and engineer.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(1) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden and cost of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information collection;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: September 22, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Combined Notice of Filings
Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas and
Oil Pipeline Rate and Refund Report
filings:
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Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP23–1048–000.
Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline
Company of America LLC.
Description: Compliance filing:
Penalty Revenue Crediting Report from
January through June 2023 to be
effective N/A.
Filed Date: 9/22/23.
Accession Number: 20230922–5021.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.
Docket Numbers: RP23–1049–000.
Applicants: Transcontinental Gas
Pipe Line Company, LLC.
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Description: Compliance filing:
Annual Cash-Out Report Period Ending
July 31, 2023 to be effective N/A.
Filed Date: 9/22/23.
Accession Number: 20230922–5057.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.
Docket Numbers: RP23–1050–000.
Applicants: Wyoming Interstate
Company, L.L.C.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
Agreement Housekeeping Filing to be
effective 11/1/2023.
Filed Date: 9/22/23.
Accession Number: 20230922–5095.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.
Any person desiring to intervene, to
protest, or to answer a complaint in any
of the above proceedings must file in
accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206
of the Commission’s Regulations (18
CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the
specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is
necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
Filings in Existing Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP23–789–001.
Applicants: Kinetica Deepwater
Express, LLC.
Description: Compliance filing:
Settlement Compliance Filing to be
effective 11/1/2023.
Filed Date: 9/22/23.
Accession Number: 20230922–5056.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/4/23.
Any person desiring to protest in any
the above proceedings must file in
accordance with Rule 211 of the
Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR
385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time on the specified comment date.
The filings are accessible in the
Commission’s eLibrary system (https://
elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/
fercgensearch.asp) by querying the
docket number.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed
information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests,
service, and qualifying facilities filings
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can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/
docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For
other information, call (866) 208–3676
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.
For other information, call (866) 208–
3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–
8659. 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.
Dated: September 22, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of
Application and Establishing
Intervention Deadline
Take notice that on September 8,
2023, Cove Point LNG, LP (CPL), 2100
Cove Point Road, Lusby, Maryland
20657, filed an application under
sections 3 and 7(b) of the Natural Gas
Act (NGA), and part 157 of the
Commission’s regulations requesting
authorization to: (1) abandon certain
liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminaling
and Processing facilities previously
certificated under NGA section 7; (2)
abandon services provided under CPL’s
Rate Schedule LTD–1 of its FERC Gas
Tariff and the cancellation of that Rate
Schedule; (3) modify CPL’s FERC Gas
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC23-15-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-516H) Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection, FERC-516H, (Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff
Filings, Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff).
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC23-
4-000) by one of the following methods:
Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format.
For those unable to file electronically, comments may be
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
[cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For
user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at
[email protected], or by phone at (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
[email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-516H, Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings, Pro
Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0303.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-516H information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: This information collection request pertains to a final
rule \1\ that, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act
(FPA),\2\ requires respondents that are subject to 18 CFR 35.28 to
submit compliance filings within 120 days of the effective date of the
final rule that add a new Attachment M to their pro forma Open Access
Transmission Tariffs (OATTs). The effective date of the final rule is
March 14, 2022. The OATT compliance filing is due July 12, 2022.
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\1\ 87 FR 2244 (January 13, 2022).
\2\ 16 U.S.C. 824e.
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FERC 516H: The regulation at 18 CFR 35.28, which pertains to non-
discriminatory open access transmission tariffs, applies to:
Commission-jurisdictional public utilities that own,
control, or operate facilities used for the transmission of electric
energy in interstate commerce; and
Non-jurisdictional utilities that seek voluntary
compliance with jurisdictional transmission tariff reciprocity
conditions.
In Order No. 881, the Commission added 18 CFR 35.28(c)(5) to
require any public utility that owns transmission facilities that are
not under the public utility's control to, consistent with the pro
forma OATT required by 18 CFR 35.28(c)(1), share with the public
utility that controls such facilities (and its Market Monitoring
Unit(s), if applicable):
(i) Transmission line ratings for each period for which
transmission line ratings are calculated for such facilities (with
updated ratings shared each time ratings are calculated); and
(ii) Written transmission line rating methodologies used to
calculate the transmission line ratings for such facilities provided
under subparagraph (i), above.
Additionally, 18 CFR 35.28(c) requires each public utility
transmission provider to have on file with the Commission and adhere to
the Commission's pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). In
Order No. 881, the Commission added Attachment M of the Commission's
pro forma OATT to require each jurisdictional transmission provider to
maintain on the password-protected section of its OASIS page or on
another password-protected website a database of transmission line
ratings and transmission line rating methodologies. Such transmission
line ratings and transmission line rating methodologies are to be
calculated and provided by transmission owners. The database must
include a full record of all transmission line ratings, both as used in
real-time operations, and as used for all future periods for which
transmission service is offered. Additionally, Attachment M of the
Commission's pro forma OATT requires transmission providers, as the
regulated entities, to share transmission line ratings and
methodologies with any transmission provider(s) upon request and in a
timely manner.
Type of Respondent: Transmission Owners.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 The Commission estimates
the annual public reporting burden for the information collection as
below:
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\3\ ``Burden'' is the total time, effort, or financial resources
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further
explanation of what is included in the information collection
burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
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Annual
estimated Annual estimated number Total estimated burden hours &
Area of modification Number of number of of responses (column B x Average burden hours & total estimated cost (column D
respondents responses per column C) cost \1\ per response x column E)
respondent
A. B. C. D. E....................... F.
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Transmission owners update 289 (TOs) 1 289 176 hrs; $16,192........ 50,864 hrs; $4,679,488.
forecasts and ratings, and
share transmission line ratings
and facility ratings
methodologies w/transmission
providers and, if applicable,
RTOs/ISOs & market monitors
(Year 1 and Ongoing).
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\1\ The hourly cost (for salary plus benefits) uses the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for three positions involved in the reporting
and recordkeeping requirements. These figures include salary (based on BLS data for May 2023, https://bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm) and benefits
(based on BLS data issued March 19, 2022, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm) and are Manager (Code 11-0000 $106.33/hour), Electrical
Engineer (Code 17-2071 $77.29/hour). The hourly cost for the reporting requirements ($91.81 = $92 rounded) is an average of the cost of a manager and
engineer.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: September 22, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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