Notice2021-14565
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Hydropower Incentive Program Definitions
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Published
July 8, 2021
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Energy Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on its Request for Information (RFI) number DE-FOA-0002511 regarding a proposed definition for areas in which there is inadequate electric service. This is a new application requirement added to DOE's hydroelectric incentive program through the Energy Act of 2020. DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) seeks input on the proposed definition, which will apply to DOE's hydroelectric incentive program.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 128 (Thursday, July 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 36127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14565]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Hydropower
Incentive Program Definitions
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Request for information (RFI).
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on
its Request for Information (RFI) number DE-FOA-0002511 regarding a
proposed definition for areas in which there is inadequate electric
service. This is a new application requirement added to DOE's
hydroelectric incentive program through the Energy Act of 2020. DOE's
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Water Power
Technologies Office (WPTO) seeks input on the proposed definition,
which will apply to DOE's hydroelectric incentive program.
DATES: Responses to the RFI must be received no later than 11:59 p.m.
EST on September 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties are to submit comments electronically to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cda5b4a9bfa2a4a3aea8a3b9a4bba88da8a8e3a9a2a8e3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="721a0b16001d1b1c11171c061b04173217175c161d175c151d04">[email protected]</span></a>. Include definition of ``an area in which
there is inadequate electric service'' concerning Section 242 in the
subject of the title. Only electronic responses will be accepted. The
complete RFI is located at <a href="https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/">https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions may be addressed to Corey
Vezina, email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5ddccd1c7dadcdbd6d0dbc1dcc3d0f5d0d09bd1dad09bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="620a1b06100d0b0c01070c160b14072207074c060d074c050d14">[email protected]</span></a> or phone number (240) 562-
1382. Further instruction can be found in the RFI document posted on
EERE Exchange.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this RFI is to solicit
feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government
agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to the proposed
definition of ``an area in which there is inadequate electric
service.'' WPTO is updating its application requirements for the
hydroelectric incentive program authorized under Section 242 of the
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58), 42 U.S.C. 15881. Section
3005 of the Energy Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-260) amended Section 242 of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by expanding the definition of a
qualified hydroelectric facility to include certain facilities
``constructed in an area in which there is inadequate electric
service.'' To define this term, section 3005 requires the Secretary to
take into consideration (a) access to the electric grid; (b) the
frequency of electric outages; or (c) the affordability of electricity.
EERE is specifically interested in identifying potential issues or
conflicts that may arise from applying the proposed definition during
the application review process. This is solely a request for
information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement. EERE is not
accepting applications at this time.
Confidential Business Information: According to 10 CFR 1004.11, any
person submitting information that he or she believes to be
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via
email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: One copy
of the document marked ``confidential'' including all the information
believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ``non-
confidential'' with the information believed to be confidential
deleted. Submit these documents via email or on a CD, if feasible. DOE
will make its own determination about the confidential status of the
information and treat it according to its determination.
It is DOE's policy that all comments may be included in the public
docket, without change and as received, including any personal
information provided in the comments (except information deemed to be
exempt from public disclosure).
Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was
signed on June 17, 2021, by Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 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 July 2, 2021.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2021-14565 Filed 7-7-21; 8:45 am]
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