Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc., 30350-30351 [2024-08563]

Download as PDF 30350 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 / Notices 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 April 17, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–08562 Filed 4–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Paducah Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: Thursday, May 16, 2024; 5:30– 7:00 p.m. CDT. 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This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on April 18, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–08662 Filed 4–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–312–C] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. (the Applicant or EE US No. 2) has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before May 23, 2024. 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: Janessa Zucchetto, (240) 474–8226, 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) under Delegation Order No. S1–DEL–S3–2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2023. On May 17, 2006, DOE issued Order No. EA–312, authorizing EE US No. 2 to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. This authority was renewed in 2014 (Order No. EA–312–A), and 2019 (Order No. EA–312–B). On March 22, 2024, EE US No. 2 filed an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of its export authority for an additional fiveyear term. App at 1. In its Application, EE US No. 2 states it is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Kittery, Maine, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Incorporated. App. at 1. The Applicant states that it ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area. EE US No. 2 operates as a marketing company involved in, among other things, the purchase and sale of electricity in the United States as a power marketer.’’ Id. at 6. EE US No. 2 represents that it ‘‘will purchase surplus electric energy from electric utilities and other suppliers within the United States and will export this energy to Canada over the international electric transmission facilities.’’ Id. at 7. Therefore, the Applicant contends that ‘‘[b]ecause this electric energy will be DATES: E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 / Notices purchased from others voluntarily, it will be surplus to the needs of the selling entities. EE US No. 2’s export of power will not impair the sufficiency of electric power supply in the U.S.’’ Id. Further, the Applicant asserts its exports will comply with all applicable requirements and export limits imposed by DOE and therefore ‘‘will not impede or tend to impede the coordinated use of transmission facilities within the meaning of Section 202(e) of the FPA.’’ Id. at 8. 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 the email address provided previously. 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 the previously provided email address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Comments and other filings concerning EE US No. 2’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–312–C. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Keith Sutherland, Emera Energy Inc., 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1A1 Canada, keith.sutherland@ emeraenergy.com, Jeffery M. Jakubiak, Vinson & Elkins LLP, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, JJakubiak@velaw.com, and Jennifer C. Mansh, Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20037, Jmansh@ velaw.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 https://www.energy.gov/gdo/pendingapplications-0 or by emailing Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Apr 22, 2024 Jkt 262001 April 16, 2024, 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 April 17, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–08563 Filed 4–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER24–1770–000] AMA QSE, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of AMA QSE, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is May 7, 2024. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30351 listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. 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: April 17, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–08621 Filed 4–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC24–7–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–512) Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC– 512 (Preliminary Permit). The 60-day notice comment period ends on April 8, 2024, no comments were received. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC–512 to OMB through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-312-C]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc.

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc. (the Applicant or EE 
US No. 2) 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 May 23, 2024.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janessa Zucchetto, (240) 474-8226, 
[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) 
under Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-S3-2023 and Redelegation Order No. 
S3-DEL-GD1-2023.
    On May 17, 2006, DOE issued Order No. EA-312, authorizing EE US No. 
2 to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a 
power marketer. This authority was renewed in 2014 (Order No. EA-312-
A), and 2019 (Order No. EA-312-B). On March 22, 2024, EE US No. 2 filed 
an application with DOE (Application or App) for renewal of its export 
authority for an additional five-year term. App at 1.
    In its Application, EE US No. 2 states it is a Delaware corporation 
with its principal place of business in Kittery, Maine, and a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Emera Incorporated. App. at 1. The Applicant states 
that it ``does not own or control any electric power generation or 
transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power 
service area. EE US No. 2 operates as a marketing company involved in, 
among other things, the purchase and sale of electricity in the United 
States as a power marketer.'' Id. at 6. EE US No. 2 represents that it 
``will purchase surplus electric energy from electric utilities and 
other suppliers within the United States and will export this energy to 
Canada over the international electric transmission facilities.'' Id. 
at 7. Therefore, the Applicant contends that ``[b]ecause this electric 
energy will be

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purchased from others voluntarily, it will be surplus to the needs of 
the selling entities. EE US No. 2's export of power will not impair the 
sufficiency of electric power supply in the U.S.'' Id. Further, the 
Applicant asserts its exports will comply with all applicable 
requirements and export limits imposed by DOE and therefore ``will not 
impede or tend to impede the coordinated use of transmission facilities 
within the meaning of Section 202(e) of the FPA.'' Id. at 8.
    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 the 
email address provided previously. 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 the previously provided email 
address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214).
    Comments and other filings concerning EE US No. 2's Application 
should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-312-C. Additional 
copies are to be provided directly to Keith Sutherland, Emera Energy 
Inc., 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1A1 Canada, 
[email protected], Jeffery M. Jakubiak, Vinson & Elkins 
LLP, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, 
[email protected], and Jennifer C. Mansh, Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2200 
Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20037, 
[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 https://www.energy.gov/gdo/pending-applications-0 or by emailing [email protected].
    Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was 
signed on April 16, 2024, 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 April 17, 2024.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2024-08563 Filed 4-22-24; 8:45 am]
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