Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC, 53073-53074 [2024-13877]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / Notices Communities Through the Federal Government’’, DOE has included a strategic goal to ‘‘develop an agencywide framework to effectively work with Tribal and disadvantaged communities to reimagine their clean energy future through real investments and technical assistance and ensure that community voices and decision-making are integrated into DOE funding, research, and programming.’’ How should DOE coordinate, communicate, and/or engage with these communities? What could meaningful engagement look like? B. The Department of Energy is seeking to address additional barriers in its programs and policies in future equity action plans. The public is encouraged to provide input in response to the questions below to inform what efforts we prioritize as we update DOE’s Equity Action Plan. 1. As America transitions to a clean energy economy, historic Federal investments can further three interrelated goals: creating more domestic jobs, attracting and retaining workers in good jobs, and prioritizing inclusive access to those good jobs, including for underserved and underrepresented populations. What strategies should DOE prioritize to achieve these three interrelated goals? What factors are the most pronounced barriers facing workers, including underserved and underrepresented populations, to join and succeed in the energy workforce? How could DOE help to reduce or eliminate those barriers? Additional Unidentified Barrers 2. What additional barriers in DOE’s policies, programs, processes should the Department consider examining as it continues to develop strategies for future equity action plans? khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on June 18, 2024, by Shalanda H. Baker, Director, Office of Energy Justice and Equity, 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 17:03 Jun 24, 2024 Signed in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–13905 Filed 6–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–514] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC (the Applicant) has applied for 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 July 25, 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 23, 2023, Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC filed an application (Application or App.) with DOE to transmit electric energy from the United SUMMARY: Energy Jobs/Workforce VerDate Sep<11>2014 the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53073 States to Mexico for a five-year term. App. at 1. According to the Application, Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC is a Delaware Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business in Houston, TX. Id. The Applicant states that it is ‘‘engaged in the trading and marketing of both financial and physical electricity in the wholesale power markets in North America.’’ Id. Further, the Applicant states that it is authorized as a Qualified Scheduling Entity by the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas. Id. Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC states it does not ‘‘own or operate any electric distribution or transmission facilities’’ and ‘‘does not own or operate any generation assets.’’ Id. The Applicant represents that the energy to be exported will be surplus to the needs of selling entities and that its exports ‘‘will not impair the reliability of the grid.’’ Id. at 2. 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 Attachment 1. 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 Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC ’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–514. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Gebre-Egziabher Gebre, Altop Energy Trading LLC, 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 575, Houston TX 77002, gebre.gebre@altopenergy.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/pending- E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1 53074 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 122 / Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / Notices applications-0 or by emailing Electricity.Exports@hq.doe.gov. Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on June 17, 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 June 20, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–13877 Filed 6–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [GDO Docket No. EA–385–B] Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric Energy; Dynasty Power, Inc. Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of application. AGENCY: Dynasty Power, Inc. (Dynasty Power or the Applicant) has applied for renewed authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act. SUMMARY: Comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted on or before July 25, 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Jun 24, 2024 Jkt 262001 (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. In September 2012, DOE issued Order EA–385 to Dynasty Power to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. On May 15, 2019, DOE issued Order EA–3385– A renewing this authorization. On May 13, 2024, Dynasty Power filed an application with DOE (Application or App.) for renewal of their export authority for an additional five-year term. App. at 1. According to the Application, Dynasty Power is incorporated in the Canadian province of Alberta, with its principal place of business in Calgary, Alberta. App. at 1. The Applicant’s ‘‘sole business is to act as a power marketer in the purchase and sale of wholesale electricity, capacity, and ancillary services at market-based rates[.]’’ Id. The Applicant ‘‘does not own or control any electric power generation or transmission facilities and does not have a franchised electric power service area.’’ Id at 2. Dynasty Power 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 3. Further, the Applicant states that its ‘‘export of power will not impair the sufficiency of electric power supply in the U.S.’’ Id. Additionally, the Applicant states its transactions will comply with all North American Electric Reliability Corporation requirements and export limits, which ensure such exports ‘‘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 3–4. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Dynasty Power’s Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA–385–B. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Todd McRRae, Dynasty Power Inc., 411 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1E3, Canada, tmcrae@ dynastypower.ca; Jeffrey M. Jakubiak and Jennifer C. Mansh, Vinson & Elkins LLP, 1114 6th Avenue 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, jjakubiak@velaw.com, 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 June 17, 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 June 20, 2024. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2024–13873 Filed 6–24–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53073-53074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13877]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[GDO Docket No. EA-514]


Application for Renewal of Authorization To Export Electric 
Energy; Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC

AGENCY: Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC (the Applicant) has applied for 
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 July 25, 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 23, 2023, Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC filed an 
application (Application or App.) with DOE to transmit electric energy 
from the United States to Mexico for a five-year term. App. at 1.
    According to the Application, Altop Energy Trading Texas LLC is a 
Delaware Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business 
in Houston, TX. Id. The Applicant states that it is ``engaged in the 
trading and marketing of both financial and physical electricity in the 
wholesale power markets in North America.'' Id. Further, the Applicant 
states that it is authorized as a Qualified Scheduling Entity by the 
Electricity Reliability Council of Texas. Id. Altop Energy Trading 
Texas LLC states it does not ``own or operate any electric distribution 
or transmission facilities'' and ``does not own or operate any 
generation assets.'' Id. The Applicant represents that the energy to be 
exported will be surplus to the needs of selling entities and that its 
exports ``will not impair the reliability of the grid.'' Id. at 2.
    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 
Attachment 1.
    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 Altop Energy Trading Texas 
LLC 's Application should be clearly marked with GDO Docket No. EA-514. 
Additional copies are to be provided directly to Gebre-Egziabher Gebre, 
Altop Energy Trading LLC, 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 575, Houston TX 
77002, [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-

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applications-0 or by emailing [email protected].
    Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was 
signed on June 17, 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 June 20, 2024.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2024-13877 Filed 6-24-24; 8:45 am]
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