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Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC24–5–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–725HH); 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–
725HH (RF Reliability Standards) with
no change to the current reporting or
recordkeeping requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information are due March 25, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments (identified by Docket No.
IC24–5–000) on FERC–725HH 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.
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Æ Hand (Including Courier) Delivery:
Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 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).
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: Jean
Sonneman may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at
(202) 502–6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC–725HH, RF Reliability
Standards.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0256.
Type of Request: Three-year renewal
of FERC–725HH without change to the
reporting or recordkeeping
requirements.
Abstract: This collection of
information pertains to the
Commission’s compliance with section
215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16
U.S.C. 824o), which enables the
Commission to strengthen the reliability
of the ‘‘bulk-power system.’’ 1 The
Commission’s implementation of FPA
section 215 involves review and
approval of a system of mandatory
Reliability Standards that are
established and enforced by an ‘‘Electric
Reliability Organization’’ (ERO).2 The
Commission has certified the North
American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) as the ERO.3
1 FPA section 251(a)(1) defines ‘‘bulk-power
system’’ as follows: ‘‘(A) facilities and control
systems necessary for operating an interconnected
electric energy transmission network (or any
portion thereof); and (B) electric energy from
generation facilities needed to maintain
transmission system reliability. The term does not
include facilities used in the local distribution of
electric energy.’’
2 FPA section 215(a)(2) defines ‘‘Electric
Reliability Organization’’ as ‘‘the organization
certified by the Commission under subsection (c)
the purpose of which is to establish and enforce
reliability standards for the bulk-power system,
subject to Commission review.’’
3 North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116
FERC ¶ 61,062 (ERO Certification Order), order on
reh’g & compliance, 117 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2006), aff’d
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Reliability Standards that the ERO
proposes to the Commission may
include Reliability Standards that are
proposed to the ERO by a Regional
Entity.4 A Regional Entity is an entity
that has been approved by the
Commission to enforce Reliability
Standards under delegated authority
from the ERO.5 On March 17, 2011, the
Commission approved a regional
Reliability Standard submitted by the
ERO that was developed by the
Reliability First Corporation (RF).6
RF promotes bulk electric system
reliability in the Eastern
Interconnection. RF is the Regional
Entity responsible for compliance
monitoring and enforcement in the RF
region. In addition, RF provides an
environment for the development of
Reliability Standards and the
coordination of the operating and
planning activities of its members as set
forth in the RF bylaws.
There is one regional Reliability
Standard in the RF region. The
Commission requests renewal of OMB
clearance for that regional Reliability
Standard, known as BAL–502–RF–03
(Planning Resource Adequacy Analysis,
Assessment and Documentation).
Type of Respondents: Planning
coordinators.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 7 The
estimated burden and cost 8 are as
follows:
sub nom. Alcoa, Inc. v. FERC, 564 F.3d 1342 (D.C.
Cir. 2009).
4 16 U.S.C. 824o(e)(4).
5 16 U.S.C. 824o(a)(7) and (e)(4).
6 Planning Resource Adequacy Assessment
Reliability Standard, Order No. 747, 134 FERC
¶ 61,212 (2011).
7 Burden is defined as 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.
8 For BAL–502–RF–03,
The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits)
is a combination based on the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), as of 2022, for 75% of the average
of an Electrical Engineer (17–2071) $77.29/hr, 77.29
× .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43–4199)
$39.58/hr, $39.58 × .25% = 9.895 ($9.90 rounded)
($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 + $9.90 = $67.87/
hour).
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FERC–725HH, RF RELIABILITY STANDARDS
Entity
Number of
respondents 9
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Annual
number of
responses
Average burden hrs. & cost
per response
($)
Total annual burden hours &
total annual cost
($)
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1) = (6)
32 hrs.; $2,171.84
$1,085.92
Regional Reliability Standard BAL–502–RF–03
Planning Coordinators ..........
2
1
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: January 18, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
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Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings in Existing Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP11–1711–000.
Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission,
LLC.
Description: Refund Report: 2023
Cash Out Filing to be effective N/A.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5015.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 1/30/24.
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/
9 The number of respondents is derived from the
NERC Compliance Registry as of November 14,
2023 for the burden associated with the regional
Reliability Standard BAL–502–RF–03.
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16 hrs.; $1,085.92
Dated: January 18, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric corporate
filings:
Docket Numbers: EC24–43–000.
Applicants: Hunterstown Gen
Holdings, LLC.
Description: Joint Application for
Authorization Under Section 203 of the
Federal Power Act of Hunterstown Gen
Holdings, LLC, et. al.
Filed Date: 1/17/24.
Accession Number: 20240117–5193.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/7/24.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:
Docket Numbers: EG24–83–000.
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Applicants: Davis UP Energy Storage
LLC.
Description: Davis UP Energy Storage
LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification
of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5065.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–84–000.
Applicants: Frederick Energy Storage
LLC.
Description: Frederick Energy Storage
LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification
of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5066.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–85–000.
Applicants: Bromley Energy Storage
LLC.
Description: Bromley Energy Storage
LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification
of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5068.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–86–000.
Applicants: Keenesburg Energy
Storage LLC.
Description: Keenesburg Energy
Storage LLC submits Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale
Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5076.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–87–000.
Applicants: Mead Energy Storage
LLC.
Description: Mead Energy Storage LLC
submits Notice of Self-Certification of
Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5104.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–88–000.
Applicants: Parkway Energy Storage
LLC.
Description: Parkway Energy Storage
LLC submits Notice of Self-Certification
of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status.
Filed Date: 1/18/24.
Accession Number: 20240118–5106.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 2/8/24.
Docket Numbers: EG24–89–000.
Applicants: Platte Valley Energy
Storage LLC.
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[FR Doc No: 2024-01327]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC24-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725HH);
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-725HH (RF Reliability Standards) with no
change to the current reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due March 25,
2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC24-
5-000) on FERC-725HH 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, 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: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725HH, RF Reliability Standards.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0256.
Type of Request: Three-year renewal of FERC-725HH without change to
the reporting or recordkeeping requirements.
Abstract: This collection of information pertains to the
Commission's compliance with section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA)
(16 U.S.C. 824o), which enables the Commission to strengthen the
reliability of the ``bulk-power system.'' \1\ The Commission's
implementation of FPA section 215 involves review and approval of a
system of mandatory Reliability Standards that are established and
enforced by an ``Electric Reliability Organization'' (ERO).\2\ The
Commission has certified the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) as the ERO.\3\
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\1\ FPA section 251(a)(1) defines ``bulk-power system'' as
follows: ``(A) facilities and control systems necessary for
operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network (or
any portion thereof); and (B) electric energy from generation
facilities needed to maintain transmission system reliability. The
term does not include facilities used in the local distribution of
electric energy.''
\2\ FPA section 215(a)(2) defines ``Electric Reliability
Organization'' as ``the organization certified by the Commission
under subsection (c) the purpose of which is to establish and
enforce reliability standards for the bulk-power system, subject to
Commission review.''
\3\ North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ] 61,062
(ERO Certification Order), order on reh'g & compliance, 117 FERC ]
61,126 (2006), aff'd sub nom. Alcoa, Inc. v. FERC, 564 F.3d 1342
(D.C. Cir. 2009).
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Reliability Standards that the ERO proposes to the Commission may
include Reliability Standards that are proposed to the ERO by a
Regional Entity.\4\ A Regional Entity is an entity that has been
approved by the Commission to enforce Reliability Standards under
delegated authority from the ERO.\5\ On March 17, 2011, the Commission
approved a regional Reliability Standard submitted by the ERO that was
developed by the Reliability First Corporation (RF).\6\
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\4\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(e)(4).
\5\ 16 U.S.C. 824o(a)(7) and (e)(4).
\6\ Planning Resource Adequacy Assessment Reliability Standard,
Order No. 747, 134 FERC ] 61,212 (2011).
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RF promotes bulk electric system reliability in the Eastern
Interconnection. RF is the Regional Entity responsible for compliance
monitoring and enforcement in the RF region. In addition, RF provides
an environment for the development of Reliability Standards and the
coordination of the operating and planning activities of its members as
set forth in the RF bylaws.
There is one regional Reliability Standard in the RF region. The
Commission requests renewal of OMB clearance for that regional
Reliability Standard, known as BAL-502-RF-03 (Planning Resource
Adequacy Analysis, Assessment and Documentation).
Type of Respondents: Planning coordinators.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \7\ The estimated burden and cost \8\
are as follows:
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\7\ Burden is defined as 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.
\8\ For BAL-502-RF-03,
The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2022, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$77.29/hr, 77.29 x .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 x
.25% = 9.895 ($9.90 rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 +
$9.90 = $67.87/hour).
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Annual number Total annual burden
Entity Number of of responses Annual number Average burden hrs. & hours & total annual Cost per
respondents \9\ per respondent of responses cost per response ($) cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1) = (6)
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Regional Reliability Standard BAL-502-RF-03
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Planning Coordinators.............. 2 1 2 16 hrs.; $1,085.92... 32 hrs.; $2,171.84... $1,085.92
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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.
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\9\ The number of respondents is derived from the NERC
Compliance Registry as of November 14, 2023 for the burden
associated with the regional Reliability Standard BAL-502-RF-03.
Dated: January 18, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-01327 Filed 1-23-24; 8:45 am]
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