[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 169 (Friday, September 3, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #1

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2437-016.
    Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.
    Description: Amendment to May 28, 2021 Notice of Change in Status
of Arizona Public Service Company.
    Filed Date: 8/27/21.
    Accession Number: 20210827-5125.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/17/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2721-009.
    Applicants: El Paso Electric Company.
    Description: Supplement to August 28, 2020 Notice of Non-Material
Change in Status of El Paso Electric Company.
    Filed Date: 8/26/21.
    Accession Number: 20210826-5134.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/16/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER20-287-006.
    Applicants: CPV Fairview, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Informational Filing Regarding
Planned Transfer to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5132.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-471-002.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Report Filing: 2021-08-27_SA 3576 Supplemental for
MDU-Emmons Logan Wind FSA (J302 J503) to be effective N/A.
    Filed Date: 8/27/21.
    Accession Number: 20210827-5100.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/17/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2238-001.
    Applicants: ITC Great Plains, LLC, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Tariff Amendment: Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits
tariff filing per 35.17(b): 3817 ITC Great Plains/Iron Star FCRA--
Deficiency Response to be effective 8/29/2021.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5080.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/13/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2785-000.
    Applicants: WSPP Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: List of Members Update 2021
to be effective 8/12/2021.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5000.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2786-000.
    Applicants: Southwest Power Pool, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 3125R10 Basin Electric Power
Cooperative NITSA and NOA to be effective 8/1/2021.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5034.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2787-000.
    Applicants: NorthWestern Corporation.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: RS 271--Revised O&M
Agreement with REC Advanced Silicon Materials LLC to be effective 8/31/
2021.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5108.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2788-000.
    Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: 2021-08-30_Improve ELMP
Offline Fast Start Pricing Logic to be effective 10/30/2021.

    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5134.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    Docket Numbers: ER21-2789-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: DEC-NCEMC Revisions to Rate
Schedule No. 273 to be effective 1/1/2021.
    Filed Date: 8/30/21.
    Accession Number: 20210830-5141.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 9/20/21.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system
(https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp) by querying
the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: August 30, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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If you have any problems or questions, please call your OEI Desk Officer. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503.

1. Agency/ Subagency originating request US EPA/ Office of the Administrator/ OPEI 2. OMB control number b. X None a__ __ __ __  __ __ __ __ 2090 3. Type of information collection ( check one) a. X New collection b. G Revision of a currently approved collection c. G Extension of a currently approved collection d. G Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. G Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number 4. Type of review requested ( check one) a. X Regular b. G Emergency  Approval requested by: / / c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes X No For b f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement Instructions 6. Requested expiration date a. X Three years from approval date b. G Other Specify: / /___

7. Title Estimating the Value of Improvements to Coastal Waters  A Pilot Study of a Coastal Valuation Survey 8. Agency form number( s) ( If applicable) ICR No. 2083.01 9. Keywords water pollution control, coastal zone, water resources, stated preference, California 10. Abstract The purpose of this ICR is to gain approval for a pilot survey of a computerized survey instrument designed to estimate willingness to pay for coastal water quality improvements in California. The objectives of this pilot survey include testing the quality of the survey instrument, its performance in yielding robust estimates for use and non use values, the appropriateness of the choice question design values, the effect of a $ 5 incentive on response rates, the effect of survey administration mode on responses, and the effect of color choice in survey design. Knowledge Networks will administer the pilot survey via WebTV to a randomly selected sample of California residents from its pre recruited panel. A total of 600 completed interviews are expected.

11. Affected public ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. P Individuals or households d. Farms b. Business or other for profit e. Federal Government c. Not for profit institutions f. State, Local or Tribal Government 12. Obligation to respond ( Mark primary with " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. P Voluntary b. G Required to obtain or retain benefits c. G Mandatory 13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 600 b. Total annual responses 600 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 100 % c. Total hours requested 300 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 300 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program Change 300 2. Adjustment 0 14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden ( in thousands of dollars)

a. Total annualized capital/ startup costs 0 b. Total annual costs ( O& M) 0 c. Total annualized cost requested 0 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 0 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change 0 2. Adjustment 0 15. Purpose of information collection ( Mark Primary With " P" and all others that apply with " X") a. __ Application for benefits e. __ Program planning or management b. __ Program evaluation f. _ P_ Research c. __ General purpose statistics g. __ Regulatory or compliance d. __ Audit 16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting ( check all that apply) a. Q Recordkeeping b. Q Third party disclosure c. X Reporting 1. Q On occasion 2. Q Weekly 3. Q Monthly 4. Q Quarterly 5. Q Semi annually 6. Q Annually 7. Q Biannually 8. X Other ( describe) One Time 17. Statistical methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods? X Yes Q No 18. Agency contact ( person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Nicole Owens Phone: 202 566 2302 OMB 83 I 10/ 95 Average Annual Respondent Burden and Costs Hours and Costs Per Respondent Total Hours and Cost Respon. $ 22.15/ hour Respon. Hours/ Year Labor Cost/ Year Capital/ Startup Cost O& M Cost Number of Respon. Total Hours/ Year Total Cost/ Year Complete the WebTV questionnaire $ 22.15 .5 $ 11.08 $ 0 $ 0 600 300 $ 6645 19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, 1 certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with' 5 CFR 1320.9.

NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the instructions.

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

( a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

( b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

( c) It reduces burden on small entities;

( d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents;

( e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

( f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

( g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3): ( I) Why the information is being collected' ( ii) Use of information; ( iii) Burden estimate; ( iv) Nature of response ( voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory); ( v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and ( vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

( h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected ( see note in Item 19 of the instructions);

( I) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and ( j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

Signature of Program Official Date Signature of Senior Official or designee Oscar Morales, Director Collection Strategies Division Office of Environmental Information Date OMB 83 I 10/ 95 Certification Requirement for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions 5 CFR 1320.9 reads " As part of the agency submission to OMB of a proposed collection of information, the agency ( through the head of the agency, the Senior Official or their designee) shall certify ( and provide a record supporting such certification) that the proposed collection of information

"( a) is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including that the information to be collected will have practical utility;

"( b) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency;

"( c) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the agency, including with respect to small entities, as defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act 5 U. S. C § 601( 6)), the use of such techniques as:

"( 1) establishing differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to those who are to respond; "( 2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance and reporting requirements; or collection of information , or any part thereof; "( 3) an exemption from coverage of the collection of information, or any part thereof;

"( d) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology and is understandable to those who are to respond;

"( e) is to be implemented in ways consistent and compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the existing reporting and recordkeeping practices of those who are to respond;

"( f) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the length of time persons are required to maintain the records specified;

"( g) informs potential respondents of the information called for under § 1320.8( b)( 3); [ see below]

"( h) has been developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected, including the processing of the information in a manner which shall enhance, where appropriate, the utility of the information to agencies and the public;

"( I) uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the information is to be collected; and "( j) to the maximum extent practicable, uses appropriate information technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency efficiency and responsiveness to the public."

NOTE: 5 CFR 1320.8( b)( 3) requires that each collection of information:

"( 3) informs and provides reasonable notice to the potential persons to whom the collection of information is addressed of: "( I) the reasons the information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( ii) the way such information is planned to be and/ or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the agency; "( iii) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the average burden of the collection ( together with a request that the public direct to the agency any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden); "( iv) whether responses to the collection of information are voluntary, required to obtain or retain a benefit ( citing authority), or mandatory ( citing authority); "( v) the nature and extent of confidentiality to be provided, if any ( citing authority); and "( vi) the fact that any agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number."

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. ER06-1055-000; ER06-1055-001]

Newmont Nevada Energy Investment LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

October 13, 2006.
    Newmont Nevada Energy Investment LLC (Newmont) filed an application
for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule.
The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of
energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Newmont
also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In
particular, Newmont requested that the Commission grant blanket
approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and
assumptions of liability by Newmont.
    On August 1, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director,
Division of Tariffs and Market Development--West, granted the requests
for blanket approval under part 34. The Director's order also stated
that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the Federal
Register establishing a period of time for the filing of protests.
Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket
approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by
Newmont should file a motion to intervene or protest 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, 385.214 (2004).
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to
intervene or protest is November 13, 2006.
    Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above,
Newmont is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or
liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect
of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or
assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of
Newmont, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably
necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
    The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that
neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by
continued approvals of Newmont's issuance of securities or assumptions
of liability.
    Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the eLibrary link. Enter the

docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may
be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-17475 Filed 10-18-06; 8:45 am]

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