Notice of Availability of National Transmission Needs Study, 77571 [2023-24898]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 217 / Monday, November 13, 2023 / Notices response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: HBCU Scholar Recognition Program. OMB Control Number: 1894–0016. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 202. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 707. Abstract: This program was designed to recognize current HBCU students for their dedication to academics, leadership, and civic engagement. Nominees were asked to submit a nomination package containing a signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, short essay, resume, and endorsement letter. Items in this package provide the tools necessary to select current HBCU students who are excelling academically and making differences in their community. Dated: November 6, 2023. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–24870 Filed 11–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Availability of National Transmission Needs Study Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of availability of the final ‘‘National Transmission Needs Study’’ (Needs Study) pursuant to the Federal Power Act, which requires DOE to conduct a study of electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion every three years. The Needs Study will inform the potential exercise of DOE’s National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designation authority and the use of other DOE authorities and funding related to electric transmission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Adria Brooks, U.S. Department of Energy, Grid Deployment Office, via (202) 586–2006; or transmission@ hq.doe.gov. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is announcing the availability of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Nov 09, 2023 Jkt 262001 77571 administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. ‘‘National Transmission Needs Study’’ (Needs Study). Section 216(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as recently amended by section 40105 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), requires DOE to conduct a study of historic and anticipated future electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion every three years. The Needs Study implements that statutory provision and replaces what was formerly known as the National Electric Transmission Congestion Study. Pursuant to section 216(a)(1), DOE has consulted with states, Tribes, and appropriate regional reliability entities regarding the Needs Study, including by providing a consultation draft in October 2022 for review and comment by these entities, holding a series of six audience-specific webinars following release of the consultation draft, and making available DOE staff for phone calls and meetings. On March 6, 2023, a draft Needs Study was made available for public comment. The draft Needs Study included revisions made in response to comments and input that DOE received from states, Tribes, and regional reliability entities. The final Needs Study incorporates feedback received during the public comment period held between March 6 and April 20, 2023. Pursuant to section 216(a)(2) of the FPA, the study would inform any decision to exercise DOE’s National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designation authority. The Needs Study will also inform DOE as it coordinates the use of other authorities and funding related to electric transmission. These include new authorities under the IIJA and existing DOE programs, such as grid-related research and development and financing authorities that support grid infrastructure development. Members of the public can visit GDO’s website to access the Needs Study at: www.energy.gov/gdo/nationaltransmission-needs-study. This notice announces a virtual meeting of the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Tuesday, December 12, 2023; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Information to participate can be found on the website closer to the meeting date at https:// science.osti.gov/bes/besac/Meetings. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 217 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24898]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Notice of Availability of National Transmission Needs Study

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of 
availability of the final ``National Transmission Needs Study'' (Needs 
Study) pursuant to the Federal Power Act, which requires DOE to conduct 
a study of electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion 
every three years. The Needs Study will inform the potential exercise 
of DOE's National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor designation 
authority and the use of other DOE authorities and funding related to 
electric transmission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Adria Brooks, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Grid Deployment Office, via (202) 586-2006; or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE's Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is 
announcing the availability of the ``National Transmission Needs 
Study'' (Needs Study). Section 216(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 
as recently amended by section 40105 of the Infrastructure Investment 
and Jobs Act (IIJA), requires DOE to conduct a study of historic and 
anticipated future electric transmission capacity constraints and 
congestion every three years. The Needs Study implements that statutory 
provision and replaces what was formerly known as the National Electric 
Transmission Congestion Study.
    Pursuant to section 216(a)(1), DOE has consulted with states, 
Tribes, and appropriate regional reliability entities regarding the 
Needs Study, including by providing a consultation draft in October 
2022 for review and comment by these entities, holding a series of six 
audience-specific webinars following release of the consultation draft, 
and making available DOE staff for phone calls and meetings. On March 
6, 2023, a draft Needs Study was made available for public comment. The 
draft Needs Study included revisions made in response to comments and 
input that DOE received from states, Tribes, and regional reliability 
entities. The final Needs Study incorporates feedback received during 
the public comment period held between March 6 and April 20, 2023.
    Pursuant to section 216(a)(2) of the FPA, the study would inform 
any decision to exercise DOE's National Interest Electric Transmission 
Corridor designation authority. The Needs Study will also inform DOE as 
it coordinates the use of other authorities and funding related to 
electric transmission. These include new authorities under the IIJA and 
existing DOE programs, such as grid-related research and development 
and financing authorities that support grid infrastructure development. 
Members of the public can visit GDO's website to access the Needs Study 
at: www.energy.gov/gdo/national-transmission-needs-study.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on November 3, 
2023, by Maria D. 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. The administrative process in no way 
alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the 
Federal Register.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on November 7, 2023.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2023-24898 Filed 11-9-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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