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Dated: July 16, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. RD23–5–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request; Revision
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, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) is soliciting
public comment on proposed revisions
of the currently approved information
collection, FERC–725G, (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System) Approval of PRC Reliability
Standard PRC–023–6. The 60-day notice
comment period ended on July 1, 2024.
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information are due August 22, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
FERC–725G (1902–0252) to OMB
through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission Desk Officer.
Please identify the OMB Control
Numbers in the subject line of your
comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain.
Please submit copies of your
comments to the Commission. You may
submit copies of your comments
(identified by Docket No. RD23–5–000)
by one of the following methods:
Electronic filing through https://
www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
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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.
SUMMARY:
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Æ Hand (including courier) Delivery:
Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: OMB submissions must
be formatted and filed in accordance
with submission guidelines at
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Using the search function under the
‘‘Currently Under Review’’ field, select
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
click ‘‘submit,’’ and select ‘‘comment’’
to the right of the subject collection.
FERC submissions must be formatted
and filed in accordance with submission
guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For
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Support by email at ferconlinesupport@
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comments and issuances in this docket
may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/ferconline/overview.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean
Sonneman may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at
(202) 502–6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC–725G (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System: Approval of PRC Reliability
Standard PRC–023–6.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0252.
Type of Request: Approval of FERC–
725G information collection
requirements associated with proposed
PRC Reliability Standard PRC–023–6.
Abstract: This Notice pertains to the
FERC–725G information collection
requirements associated with Reliability
Standard PRC–023–6 (Transmission
Relay Loadability), the associated
proposed implementation plan, and
violation risk factors and violation
severity levels. On March 2, 2023, the
North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition
seeking approval of proposed Reliability
Standard PRC–023–6 (Transmission
Relay Loadability), the associated
proposed implementation plan, and
violation risk factors and violation
severity levels.1 NERC also requested
the Commission’s approval of the
retirement of the version of Reliability
Standard PRC–023 that would be in
effect (i.e., currently effective Reliability
Standard PRC–023–4 or the approved
but not yet effective Reliability Standard
PRC–023–5).2
NERC explains that the proposed
Reliability Standard would advance
1 NERC
2 NERC
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Petition at 1–2.
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Entity rules or procedures pursuant to
18 CFR 375.303(a)(2)(i). Such action
shall not be deemed as recognition of
any claimed right or obligation
associated therewith and such action is
without prejudice to any findings or
orders that have been or may hereafter
be made by the Commission in any
proceeding now pending or hereafter
instituted by or against the Electric
Reliability Organization or any Regional
Entity.
This order constitutes final agency
action. Requests for rehearing by the
Commission may be filed within 30
days of the date of issuance of this
order, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.713. The
revisions to PRC–023–6 will result in a
change in how relay settings will be
assessed under Requirement R1 of outof-step blocking elements but will not
result in reporting or recordkeeping
requirements or burden. As of February
2024, there are 324 transmission
owners, 1,173 generator owners, 371
distribution providers and 62 planning
coordinators registered with NERC.
These registered entities will have to
comply with requirements in the
Reliability Standard PRC–023–6.
in Requirement R2 would be enforced
and audited under Requirement R1.6
NERC filed its amended petition on
November 3, 2023. In its amended
petition, NERC confirms that because
Requirement R2 is redundant to
Requirement R1, any entity
noncompliance with existing
obligations of Requirement R2 would be
assessed under Requirement R1.7
The petition was noticed on March
22, 2023, with interventions, comments,
and protests due on or before April 21,
2023. No interventions, comments, or
protests were filed.
Due to NERC’s confirmation that any
entity’s noncompliance with existing
obligations under Requirement R2 (i.e.,
the proper setting out out-of-step
blocking relays) can be assessed under
Requirement R1 if R2 is retired, NERC’s
uncontested filing is hereby approved
pursuant to the relevant authority
delegated to the Director, Office of
Electric Reliability under 18 CFR
375.303, effective as of the date of this
order.
This action shall not be construed as
approving any other application,
including proposed revisions of Electric
Reliability Organization or Regional
Bulk-Power System reliability by
removing certain redundant and
unnecessary language from the Standard
related to the setting of out-of-step
blocking relays. To achieve this, NERC
proposes to retire the Reliability
Standard’s Requirement R2 related to
setting out-of-step blocking schemes to
allow tripping of phase protective relays
and remove the Attachment A, Item 2.3
exclusion for protection systems
intended for protection during stable
power swings.3 NERC states that
Requirement R2 is redundant because
the fault condition addressed by
Requirement R2 is addressed by
Requirement R1 and requires the same
compliance activity by the entity.4
NERC explains, thus, that Requirement
R2 is not needed for reliability. Further,
NERC explains that the exclusion in
Attachment A, Item 2.3 is no longer
necessary due to system changes.5
On October 10, 2023, the
Commission’s Office of Electric
Reliability issued a letter requesting that
NERC provide additional information to
explain how Requirement R2 of
Reliability Standard PRC–023 is
redundant to Requirement R1 and
confirm whether the existing obligations
PROPOSED CHANGES DUE TO ORDER IN DOCKET NO. RD23–5–000
Number of
annual
responses
per entity
Type 8 and
number
of entity
Reliability standard & requirement
I
I
(1)
I
(2)
Total number
of
responses
Average number of
burden hours
per response 9
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
Total burden
hours
I
(3) * (4) = (5)
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FERC–725G
PRC–023–6:
TO ...........................................................
GO ...........................................................
324
1,173
1
1
324
1,173
16 hrs.; $1,067.52 ...
16 hrs.; $1,067.52 ...
DP ...........................................................
PC ...........................................................
371
62
1
1
371
62
8 hrs.; $533.76 ........
8 hrs.; $533.76 ........
Total for PRC–023–6 One Time Estimate—Years 1 and 2.
....................
....................
1,930
48 hrs.; $3,202.56 ...
The one-time burden of 27,416 hours
that only applies for Year 1 and 2 will
be averaged over three years (27,416
hours ÷ 3 = 9,138.67 hours/year over
three years). The number of responses is
also averaged over three years (1,930
responses ÷ 3 = 643.33 responses/year).
The responses and burden hours for
Years 1–3 will total respectively as
follows for Year 1 one-time burden:
Year 1: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
3 NERC
Petition at 4.
Petition at 21.
5 NERC Petition at 25–26.
6 RFI at 2.
7 NERC Amended Petition at 25.
4 NERC
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5,184 hrs.; $345,876.48.
18,768 hrs.;
$1,252,200.96.
2,968 hrs.; $198,024.96.
496; $33,093.12.
27,416 hrs.;
$1,829,195.52.
Year 2: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
Year 3: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
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.
The Commission’s Office of Public
Participation (OPP) supports meaningful
public engagement and participation in
8 TO = Transmission Owner, GO = Generator
Owner, DP = Distribution Provider and PC =
Planning Coordinator.
9 The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits)
derived using the following formula: Burden Hours
per Response * $/hour = Cost per Response. based
on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of August
1, 2023, of an Electrical Engineer (17–2071)—
$77.29,—and for Information and Record Clerks
(43–4199) $56.14, The average hourly burden cost
for this collection is [($77.29 + $56.14)/2 =
$66.715)] rounded to $66.72 an hour.
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landowners, environmental justice
communities, Tribal members and
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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: July 16, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024–16080 Filed 7–22–24; 8:45 am]
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Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: PR24–85–000.
Applicants: NorthWestern
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Description: Tariff Amendment:
Cancellation of Baseline Tariff of SOC to
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The Commission’s Office of Public
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Dated: July 16, 2024.
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Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RD23-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Revision
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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 proposed revisions of the
currently approved information collection, FERC-725G, (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System) Approval of PRC
Reliability Standard PRC-023-6. The 60-day notice comment period ended
on July 1, 2024.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 22,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725G (1902-0252) to OMB
through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control
Numbers in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission. You may
submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No. RD23-5-000) 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, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins
Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Using the search function under the ``Currently Under Review''
field, select Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; click ``submit,''
and select ``comment'' to the right of the subject collection.
FERC 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/ferc-online/overview.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725G (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System: Approval of PRC Reliability Standard PRC-023-6.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0252.
Type of Request: Approval of FERC-725G information collection
requirements associated with proposed PRC Reliability Standard PRC-023-
6.
Abstract: This Notice pertains to the FERC-725G information
collection requirements associated with Reliability Standard PRC-023-6
(Transmission Relay Loadability), the associated proposed
implementation plan, and violation risk factors and violation severity
levels. On March 2, 2023, the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition seeking approval of proposed
Reliability Standard PRC-023-6 (Transmission Relay Loadability), the
associated proposed implementation plan, and violation risk factors and
violation severity levels.\1\ NERC also requested the Commission's
approval of the retirement of the version of Reliability Standard PRC-
023 that would be in effect (i.e., currently effective Reliability
Standard PRC-023-4 or the approved but not yet effective Reliability
Standard PRC-023-5).\2\
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\1\ NERC Petition at 1.
\2\ NERC Petition at 1-2.
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NERC explains that the proposed Reliability Standard would advance
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Bulk-Power System reliability by removing certain redundant and
unnecessary language from the Standard related to the setting of out-
of-step blocking relays. To achieve this, NERC proposes to retire the
Reliability Standard's Requirement R2 related to setting out-of-step
blocking schemes to allow tripping of phase protective relays and
remove the Attachment A, Item 2.3 exclusion for protection systems
intended for protection during stable power swings.\3\ NERC states that
Requirement R2 is redundant because the fault condition addressed by
Requirement R2 is addressed by Requirement R1 and requires the same
compliance activity by the entity.\4\ NERC explains, thus, that
Requirement R2 is not needed for reliability. Further, NERC explains
that the exclusion in Attachment A, Item 2.3 is no longer necessary due
to system changes.\5\
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\3\ NERC Petition at 4.
\4\ NERC Petition at 21.
\5\ NERC Petition at 25-26.
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On October 10, 2023, the Commission's Office of Electric
Reliability issued a letter requesting that NERC provide additional
information to explain how Requirement R2 of Reliability Standard PRC-
023 is redundant to Requirement R1 and confirm whether the existing
obligations in Requirement R2 would be enforced and audited under
Requirement R1.\6\ NERC filed its amended petition on November 3, 2023.
In its amended petition, NERC confirms that because Requirement R2 is
redundant to Requirement R1, any entity noncompliance with existing
obligations of Requirement R2 would be assessed under Requirement
R1.\7\
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\6\ RFI at 2.
\7\ NERC Amended Petition at 25.
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The petition was noticed on March 22, 2023, with interventions,
comments, and protests due on or before April 21, 2023. No
interventions, comments, or protests were filed.
Due to NERC's confirmation that any entity's noncompliance with
existing obligations under Requirement R2 (i.e., the proper setting out
out-of-step blocking relays) can be assessed under Requirement R1 if R2
is retired, NERC's uncontested filing is hereby approved pursuant to
the relevant authority delegated to the Director, Office of Electric
Reliability under 18 CFR 375.303, effective as of the date of this
order.
This action shall not be construed as approving any other
application, including proposed revisions of Electric Reliability
Organization or Regional Entity rules or procedures pursuant to 18 CFR
375.303(a)(2)(i). Such action shall not be deemed as recognition of any
claimed right or obligation associated therewith and such action is
without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may
hereafter be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or
hereafter instituted by or against the Electric Reliability
Organization or any Regional Entity.
This order constitutes final agency action. Requests for rehearing
by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance
of this order, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.713. The revisions to PRC-023-6
will result in a change in how relay settings will be assessed under
Requirement R1 of out-of-step blocking elements but will not result in
reporting or recordkeeping requirements or burden. As of February 2024,
there are 324 transmission owners, 1,173 generator owners, 371
distribution providers and 62 planning coordinators registered with
NERC. These registered entities will have to comply with requirements
in the Reliability Standard PRC-023-6.
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\8\ TO = Transmission Owner, GO = Generator Owner, DP =
Distribution Provider and PC = Planning Coordinator.
\9\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) derived
using the following formula: Burden Hours per Response * $/hour =
Cost per Response. based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as
of August 1, 2023, of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)--$77.29,--and
for Information and Record Clerks (43-4199) $56.14, The average
hourly burden cost for this collection is [($77.29 + $56.14)/2 =
$66.715)] rounded to $66.72 an hour.
Proposed Changes Due to Order in Docket No. RD23-5-000
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Number of
Reliability standard & Type \8\ annual Total number Average number of Total burden
requirement and number responses of responses burden hours per hours
of entity per entity response \9\
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)............... (3) * (4) = (5)
(3)
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FERC-725G
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PRC-023-6:
TO......................... 324 1 324 16 hrs.; $1,067.52 5,184 hrs.;
$345,876.48.
GO......................... 1,173 1 1,173 16 hrs.; $1,067.52 18,768 hrs.;
$1,252,200.96.
DP......................... 371 1 371 8 hrs.; $533.76... 2,968 hrs.;
$198,024.96.
PC......................... 62 1 62 8 hrs.; $533.76... 496; $33,093.12.
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Total for PRC-023-6 One ........... ........... 1,930 48 hrs.; $3,202.56 27,416 hrs.;
Time Estimate--Years 1 $1,829,195.52.
and 2.
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The one-time burden of 27,416 hours that only applies for Year 1
and 2 will be averaged over three years (27,416 hours / 3 = 9,138.67
hours/year over three years). The number of responses is also averaged
over three years (1,930 responses / 3 = 643.33 responses/year).
The responses and burden hours for Years 1-3 will total
respectively as follows for Year 1 one-time burden:
Year 1: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
Year 2: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
Year 3: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
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.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in
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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 [email protected].
Dated: July 16, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-16080 Filed 7-22-24; 8:45 am]
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