Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Portland General Electric Company, 45875-45876 [2024-11498]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 102 / Friday, May 24, 2024 / Notices 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 Versant Power’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–427. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Philip C. Smith, Corporate Counsel, Versant Power, P.O. Box 932, Bangor, ME 04401, philip.smith@versantpower.com, and Bonnie A. Suchman, Suchman Law LLC, 8104 Paisley Place, Potomac, Maryland 20854, bonnie@ suchmanlawllc.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 May 21, 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 May 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 Signed in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–11497 Filed 5–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–97–E] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Portland General Electric Company Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Portland General Electric Company (the Applicant or PGE) 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 June 24, 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) by Delegation Order No. S1–DEL–S3–2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3–DEL–GD1–2023. On April 29, 1994, DOE issued Order No. EA–97 authorizing PGE to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer for a period of two years. DOE renewed this authority in 1996 (Order No. EA–97–A), SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45875 1998 (Order No. EA- 97–B), 2004 (Order No. EA- 97–C), and 2014 (Order No. EA–97–D). On April 19, 2024, PGE filed an application with DOE (Application or App.) for renewal of its export authority for a ten-year term. App. at 1. In its Application, PGE states that it is ‘‘authorized to do business in the State of Oregon, with its principal place of business located at 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97204.’’ App. at 2. According to the Application, PGE ‘‘owns generation, transmission, and distribution facilities for service to wholesale and retail customers, and it buys and sells power in the Western energy wholesale market.’’ Id. PGE states it is ‘‘authorized by the FERC to sell, at market-based rates, electric capacity and/or energy, and ancillary services.’’ Id. The Applicant explains it ‘‘lacks market-based rate authority in the PGE Balancing Authority Area, except for sales in the Energy Imbalance Market operated by the California Independent System Operator Corporation[.]’’ Id. PGE represents that its ‘‘sale of electric energy under this [authorization] has not and will neither impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the United States nor would it impede or tend to impede the coordination in the public interest of facilities subject to the jurisdiction of DOE.’’ App. at 4. The Applicant states that it ‘‘has no intention to engage in exports which could result in a detriment to the U.S. electrical system or undermine PGE’s ability to reliably serve its customers.’’ Id. 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 PGE’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–97–E. Additional copies are to be provided directly to David White, Portland General Electric Company, 121 SW Salmon Street, 1WTC 1301, E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1 45876 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 102 / Friday, May 24, 2024 / Notices Portland, OR 97204, david.white@ pgn.com, and Jenny Mackie, Portland General Electric Company, 121 SW Salmon Street, IOC, Portland, OR 97204, jenny.mackie@pgn.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 May 21, 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 May 21, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–11498 Filed 5–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DOE Response to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: On January 26, 2024, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board issued Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety, to the Department of Energy (DOE). In accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Secretary of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:40 May 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 Energy’s response to the Recommendation is provided in this notice. DATES: Comments, data, views, or arguments concerning the Secretary’s response are due on or before June 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: Please send comments to: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Zahira Cruz-Perez, Office of the Departmental Representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, or telephone number (301) 903–0200, or email Zahira. Cruz-Perez@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 26, 2024, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board issued Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety, to the Department of Energy. In accordance with section 315(c) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2286d(c)), the Secretary of Energy’s response to the Recommendation is printed in full at the conclusion of this notice. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on May 20, 2024, by Mark Do, Acting Departmental Representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, 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 May 21, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. May 3, 2024 The Honorable Joyce L. Connery Chair Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 700 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chair Connery: I appreciate the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board’s (DNFSB or Board) continued support to the Department of Energy (DOE or Department), including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), in the safe operation of our facilities. The Department received Board Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety, dated January 26, 2024, which was published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2024. DOE reviewed the recommendation’s findings in which the DNFSB partially addressed the Department’s comments to the Draft Recommendation. I accept Recommendation 2023–1 1 and agree with the Board that greater flexibility is needed to address SubRecommendation 3.a. The Department shares the Board’s view regarding continuous improvement of our nuclear safety regulatory framework and safety basis methodology to ensure reasonable assurance of adequate protection of workers, the public, and environment in a manner that meets our shared objective of continued safe, effective, and efficient execution of our mission. We look forward to working with the Board and DNFSB staff as we prepare the Implementation Plan. If you have any questions, please contact Gregory Hatchett, NNSA Deputy Associate Administrator for Enterprise Stewardship, whom I have assigned as the Responsible Manager for this recommendation, at (202) 586–6443. Sincerely, Jennifer Granholm Enclosure Enclosure Department of Energy Response to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) has evaluated and accepts Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB or Board) Recommendation 2023–1, Onsite Transportation Safety. Below is a response to each sub recommendation outlined in Recommendation 2023–1. Regarding Sub-Recommendation 3.a, DOE appreciates the Board’s recognition of the need for ‘‘greater flexibility in identifying corrective actions to 1 The Department accepts this recommendation, recognizing that the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), authorizes the Board to conduct safety reviews and make recommendations for the Department’s defense nuclear facilities to the extent consistent with its enabling legislation under the AEA. E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 102 (Friday, May 24, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-11498]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-97-E]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Portland General Electric Company

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Portland General Electric Company (the Applicant or PGE) 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 June 24, 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) by 
Delegation Order No. S1-DEL-S3-2023 and Redelegation Order No. S3-DEL-
GD1-2023.
    On April 29, 1994, DOE issued Order No. EA-97 authorizing PGE to 
transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power 
marketer for a period of two years. DOE renewed this authority in 1996 
(Order No. EA-97-A), 1998 (Order No. EA- 97-B), 2004 (Order No. EA- 97-
C), and 2014 (Order No. EA-97-D). On April 19, 2024, PGE filed an 
application with DOE (Application or App.) for renewal of its export 
authority for a ten-year term. App. at 1.
    In its Application, PGE states that it is ``authorized to do 
business in the State of Oregon, with its principal place of business 
located at 121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97204.'' App. at 2. 
According to the Application, PGE ``owns generation, transmission, and 
distribution facilities for service to wholesale and retail customers, 
and it buys and sells power in the Western energy wholesale market.'' 
Id. PGE states it is ``authorized by the FERC to sell, at market-based 
rates, electric capacity and/or energy, and ancillary services.'' Id. 
The Applicant explains it ``lacks market-based rate authority in the 
PGE Balancing Authority Area, except for sales in the Energy Imbalance 
Market operated by the California Independent System Operator 
Corporation[.]'' Id.
    PGE represents that its ``sale of electric energy under this 
[authorization] has not and will neither impair the sufficiency of 
electric supply within the United States nor would it impede or tend to 
impede the coordination in the public interest of facilities subject to 
the jurisdiction of DOE.'' App. at 4. The Applicant states that it 
``has no intention to engage in exports which could result in a 
detriment to the U.S. electrical system or undermine PGE's ability to 
reliably serve its customers.'' Id. 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 
[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).
    Comments and other filings concerning PGE's Application should be 
clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-97-E. Additional copies are to be 
provided directly to David White, Portland General Electric Company, 
121 SW Salmon Street, 1WTC 1301,

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Portland, OR 97204, [email protected], and Jenny Mackie, Portland 
General Electric Company, 121 SW Salmon Street, IOC, Portland, OR 
97204, [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 May 21, 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 May 21, 2024.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2024-11498 Filed 5-23-24; 8:45 am]
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