Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation, 70654-70655 [2023-22597]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 70654 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 196 / Thursday, October 12, 2023 / Notices (2) To successfully develop products and ecosystems that make a major impact on learners’ education outcomes, teams will need a variety of supports. IES may require support from private industry in areas such as providing consultation and coaching to teams, convening potential partners for research and scaling. (a) What would an ideal team look like to maximize the likelihood of success? For example, what role would researchers, education agencies (at the state or local level), and private companies play in the team? (b) How can we ensure community engagement and input? (c) What kind of experience does your organization have with supporting ARPA-style R&D efforts, especially those related to the education sciences? What case studies can you share from your experience? 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DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before November 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed by electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Gomer, (240) 474–2403, electricity.exports@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, previously exercised by the nowdefunct Federal Power Commission, to DOE. Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to export SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 10, 2023, the authority to issue such orders was delegated to the DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) by Delegation Order No. S1–DEL–S3–2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2023. On December 5, 2008, DOE issued Order No. EA–345, authorizing NBEMC (f/k/a New Brunswick Power Generation Corporation) to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. This authority was renewed on December 6, 2013, (Order No. EA–345–A) and on December 5, 2018 (Order No. EA–345–B). On August 23, 2023, NBEMC filed an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term. App at 2. In its Application, NBEMC states that it will purchase power to be exported to Canada from electric utilities in the U.S., federal power marketing agencies, qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities, independent power producers, and other sellers. App. at 5. NBEMC notes it ‘‘does not own any electric generation or transmission facilities and, as a power marketer, does not hold a franchise or service territory or native load obligation.’’ Id. at 6. NBEMC also states it is not affiliated with an entity that holds a franchise or service territory in the U.S., and ‘‘[t]hus, NBEMC has no transmission ‘system’ of its own on which its exports of power could have a reliability or stability impact.’’ Id. NBEMC asserts DOE has recognized that power purchased by a power marketer is surplus to the needs of the selling entities, and exports of electricity under such circumstances would not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the U.S. Id. at 7. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have been previously authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. See App. at Exhibit C. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the Application at Electricity.Exports@ hq.doe.gov. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of FERC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding should file a motion to intervene at Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 196 / Thursday, October 12, 2023 / Notices Comments and other filings concerning NBEMC’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–345–C. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Tyler S. Johnson, Bracewell LLP, 701 5th Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, Washington 98104, tyler.johnson@ bracewell.com; Josh R. Robichaud, Bracewell LLP, 2001 M Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, Josh.robichaud@bracewell.com; Tracey L. Bradley, Bracewell LLP, 2001 M Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, tracey.bradley@bracewell.com; and John S. Bird, New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation, 515 King Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 2040, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4, jbird@nbpower.com. A final decision will be made on the requested authorization after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after DOE evaluates whether the proposed action will have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the United States electric power supply system. Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by accessing the program website at www.energy.gov/gdo/pendingapplications-0 or by emailing Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 6, 2023, by Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2023–22597 Filed 10–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 11, 2023 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–461–A] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Saavi Energy Solutions, LLC Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Saavi Energy Solutions, LLC (the Applicant or Saavi Energy Solutions) has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before November 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for more information should be addressed by electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Gomer, (240) 474–2403, electricity.exports@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, previously exercised by the nowdefunct Federal Power Commission, to DOE. Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to export electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 10, 2023, the authority to issue such orders was delegated to the DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) by Delegation Order No. S1–DEL–S3–2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2023. On November 19, 2018, DOE issued Order No. EA–461 authorizing Saavi Energy Solutions to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico as a power marketer. On August 18, 2023, Saavi Energy Solutions filed an application with DOE (Application or App.) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term. App. at 1. In its Application, Saavi Energy Solutions states that it ‘‘does not own any electric generation or transmission facilities and, as a power marketer, does not hold a franchise or service territory or native load obligation.’’ App. at 5. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70655 Moreover, the Applicant notes that none of its ‘‘affiliates owns any electric transmission facilities other than the limited and discrete interconnection facilities described [in its Application], and Saavi Energy Solutions is not affiliated with an entity that holds a franchise or service territory.’’ Id. Saavi Energy Solutions represents that it will ‘‘export electricity purchased from electric utilities, qualifying small power production facilities, cogeneration facilities, federal power marketing agencies, and other sellers as those terms are defined in Sections 3(22), (17), (18) and (19) of the FPA.’’ Id. Saavi Energy Solutions asserts DOE has recognized that power purchased by a power marketer is, by definition, surplus to the needs of the selling entities and with no native load obligations, the power marketer is free to sell its power portfolio on the open market domestically or as an export. Thus, the Applicant notes DOE has previously determined an export of electricity occurring under such circumstances will not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the U.S. App. at 5–6. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have been previously authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. See App. at Exhibit C. Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the Application at Electricity.Exports@ hq.doe.gov. Protests should be filed in accordance with Rule 211 of FERC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding should file a motion to intervene at Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning Saavi Energy Solutions’ Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–461–A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Daniel Delgado and Liliana Gonzalez, Saavi Energy Solutions, LLC, 24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1205, Houston, Texas 77046, daniel.delgado@ saavienergia.com, Liliana.gonzalez@ saavienergia.com, and mexcommgrp@ saavienergia.com, and Joshua R. Robichaud and Stephen C. Wald, Bracewell LLP, 2001 M Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, josh.robichaud@bracewell.com and stephen.wald@bracewell.com. E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 196 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-345-C]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation (the Applicant or 
NBEMC) has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric 
energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power 
Act.

DATES: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on 
or before November 13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for 
more information should be addressed by electronic mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Gomer, (240) 474-2403, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Department of Energy (DOE) 
regulates electricity exports from the United States to foreign 
countries in accordance with section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act 
(FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) and regulations thereunder (10 CFR 205.300 et 
seq.). Sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the DOE Organization Act (42 
U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)) transferred this regulatory authority, 
previously exercised by the now-defunct Federal Power Commission, to 
DOE.
    Section 202(e) of the FPA provides that an entity which seeks to 
export electricity must obtain an order from DOE authorizing that 
export. (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On April 10, 2023, the authority to issue 
such orders was delegated to the DOE's Grid Deployment Office (GDO) by 
Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-S3-2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3-DEL-
GD1-2023.
    On December 5, 2008, DOE issued Order No. EA-345, authorizing NBEMC 
(f/k/a New Brunswick Power Generation Corporation) to transmit electric 
energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. This 
authority was renewed on December 6, 2013, (Order No. EA-345-A) and on 
December 5, 2018 (Order No. EA-345-B). On August 23, 2023, NBEMC filed 
an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of their 
export authority for an additional five-year term. App at 2.
    In its Application, NBEMC states that it will purchase power to be 
exported to Canada from electric utilities in the U.S., federal power 
marketing agencies, qualifying cogeneration and small power production 
facilities, independent power producers, and other sellers. App. at 5. 
NBEMC notes it ``does not own any electric generation or transmission 
facilities and, as a power marketer, does not hold a franchise or 
service territory or native load obligation.'' Id. at 6. NBEMC also 
states it is not affiliated with an entity that holds a franchise or 
service territory in the U.S., and ``[t]hus, NBEMC has no transmission 
`system' of its own on which its exports of power could have a 
reliability or stability impact.'' Id. NBEMC asserts DOE has recognized 
that power purchased by a power marketer is surplus to the needs of the 
selling entities, and exports of electricity under such circumstances 
would not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the U.S. Id. 
at 7.
    The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized 
by the Applicant have been previously authorized by Presidential 
permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are 
appropriate for open access transmission by third parties. See App. at 
Exhibit C.
    Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this 
proceeding should file a comment or protest to the Application at 
[email protected]. Protests should be filed in accordance 
with Rule 211 of FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 
385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to this proceeding 
should file a motion to intervene at [email protected] in 
accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214).

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    Comments and other filings concerning NBEMC's Application should be 
clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-345-C. Additional copies are to 
be provided directly to Tyler S. Johnson, Bracewell LLP, 701 5th 
Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, Washington 98104, 
[email protected]; Josh R. Robichaud, Bracewell LLP, 2001 M 
Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, 
[email protected]; Tracey L. Bradley, Bracewell LLP, 2001 M 
Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, 
[email protected]; and John S. Bird, New Brunswick Energy 
Marketing Corporation, 515 King Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 2040, 
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4, [email protected].
    A final decision will be made on the requested authorization after 
the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE's 
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 
1021) and after DOE evaluates whether the proposed action will have an 
adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the 
United States electric power supply system.
    Copies of this Application will be made available, upon request, by 
accessing the program website at www.energy.gov/gdo/pending-applications-0 or by emailing [email protected].

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 6, 
2023, by Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, pursuant to 
delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with 
the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For 
administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of 
the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal 
Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the 
document in electronic format for publication, as an official document 
of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way 
alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the 
Federal Register.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-22597 Filed 10-11-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P

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