Notice2021-24220
Application To Export Electric Energy; Rassini Energy Project, LLC
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
November 5, 2021
Issuing agencies
Energy Department
Abstract
Rassini Energy Project, LLC (Applicant or REP) has applied for authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 212 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61197-61198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24220]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[OE Docket No. EA-426-A]
Application To Export Electric Energy; Rassini Energy Project,
LLC
AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.
[[Page 61198]]
ACTION: Notice of application.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: Rassini Energy Project, LLC (Applicant or REP) 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 December 6, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for
more information should be addressed by electronic mail to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b1e373e382f293238322f22751e232b34292f281b332a753f343e753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2c6940494f585e454f4558550269545c435e585f6c445d02484349024b435a">[email protected]</span></a>, or by facsimile to (202) 586-8008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Aronoff, (202) 586-5863,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98f5f9ececf0fdefb6f9eaf7f6f7fefed8f0e9b6fcf7fdb6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8fe2eefbfbe7eaf8a1eefde0e1e0e9e9cfe7fea1ebe0eaa1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Energy (DOE) regulates
exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country,
pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 42 U.S.C. 7172(f)). Such
exports require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power
Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
On October 22, 2021, REP filed an application with DOE (Application
or App.) to renew its existing authorization to transmit electric
energy from the United States to Mexico. See App. at 1. REP states that
it ``is a limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware with its principal place of business
located [in] Plymouth, Michigan.'' Id. REP adds that it is a
``subsidiary of Rassini International Investments, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company (Rassini).'' Id. REP represents that,
``[n]either [it] nor any of its affiliates owns, controls, or operates
any electric generation, electric distribution or transmission
facilities, or natural gas distribution or transmission facilities, . .
. or generation sites in the United States.'' Id. at 2. REP also states
that, ``neither [it] nor any of its affiliates has a franchise or
service territory for the sale, distribution or transmission or
electricity or natural gas in the United States.'' Id. at 2.
REP contends that its proposed exports ``would not negatively
impact electric supply, nor would they impair the coordination of the
electric grid under the DOE's standards.'' App. at 4. REP represents
that ``the export limits imposed by the Department on the international
transmission facilities are sufficient to ensure that exports by
Applicant would not impede or tend to impede the coordinated use of
transmission facilities within the meaning of FPA Section 202(e).'' Id.
at 6.
The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized
by the Applicant have previously been authorized by Presidential
permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are
appropriate for open access transmission by third parties.
Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this
proceeding should file a comment or protest to the Application at the
address provided above. Protests should be filed in accordance with
Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) 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
above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214).
Comments and other filings concerning REP's application to export
electric energy to Mexico should be clearly marked with OE Docket No.
EA-426-A. Additional copies are to be provided directly to Juan Pablo
Rosas P., Pedregal 24--Piso 7, Col. Molino del Rey C.P., 11040, Ciudad
de M[eacute]xico, Mexico, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3a9b3b1acb0a2b083b1a2b0b0aaadaaeda0acae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6bca6a4b9a5b7a596a4b7a5a5bfb8bff8b5b9bb">[email protected]</span></a>; William D. DeGrandis,
2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#385a5154545c5d5f4a59565c514b7848594d5450594b4c51565f4b165b5755"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d0f04010109080a1f0c0309041e2d1d0c1801050c1e1904030a1e430e0200">[email protected]</span></a>;
and Jenna L. McGrath, 2050 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1278777c7c737f71756073667a526273677e7a7361667b7c75613c717d7f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cfa5aaa1a1aea2aca8bdaebba78fbfaebaa3a7aebcbba6a1a8bce1aca0a2">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 the reliability of the
U.S. electric power supply system.
Copies of the Application will be made available, upon request, by
accessing the program website at <a href="https://energy.gov/node/11845">https://energy.gov/node/11845</a>, or by
emailing Matt Aronoff at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdd0dcc9c9d5d8ca93dccfd2d3d2dbdbfdd5cc93d9d2d893dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4924283d3d212c3e67283b2627262f2f092138672d262c672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Signed in Washington, DC, on November 1, 2021.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst, Electricity Delivery Division, Office
of Electricity.
[FR Doc. 2021-24220 Filed 11-4-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on November 5, 2021.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.