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2These persons must not be otherwise involved 

with the proceeding. 

3See 5.9 of the final rule. 

dispute to the Commission, and a third 

person selected by the other two 

panelists from a pre-established list of 

persons with expertise in the disputed 

resource area.2 The third panel member 

(TPM) will serve without compensation, 

except for certain allowable travel 

expenses to be borne by the Commission 

(41 CFR part 301). 

The role of the panel members is to 

make a finding, with respect to each 

disputed study request, on the extent to 

which each study criteria set forth in the 

regulations is or is not met,3 and why. 

The panel will then make a 

recommendation to the Director of the 

Office of Energy Projects based on the 

panel’s findings. 

TPMs can only be selected from a list 

of qualified persons (TPM list) that is 

developed and maintained by the 

Commission. This notice seeks 

additional members for the TPM list, 

which was originally compiled in 2004, 

2010, and 2015. Current members of the 

TPM list do not need to reapply but are 

encouraged to update their 

qualifications and contact information, 

if not current. Each qualified panel 

member will be listed by area(s) and 

sub-area(s) of technical expertise, for 

example Aquatic Resources—instream 

flows. The TPM list and qualifications 

will be available to the public on the 

Commission’s website. All individuals 

submitting their applications to the 

Commission for consideration must 

meet the Commission’s qualifications. 

Application Contents 

The applicant should describe in 

detail his/her qualifications in items 1– 

4 listed below. 

1. Technical expertise, including 

education and experience in each 

resource area and sub-area for which the 

applicant wishes to be considered: 

• Aquatic Resources 

Æ water quality 

Æ instream flows 

Æ fish passage 

Æ macroinvertebrates 

Æ threatened and endangered species 

• Terrestrial Resources 

Æ wildlife biology 

Æ botany 

Æ wetlands ecology 

Æ threatened and endangered species 

• Cultural Resources 

• Recreational Resources 

Æ recreational flows 

• Land use and Aesthetics 

Æ shoreline management 

• Geology & Soils 

Æ geomorphology 

Æ erosion 

• Socio-economics 

• Engineering 

Æ civil engineering 

Æ hydraulic engineering 

Æ environmental engineering 

2. Knowledge of the effects of 

construction and operation of 

hydroelectric projects. 

3. Working knowledge of laws 

relevant to the expertise, such as: the 

Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the 

Endangered Species Act, the Clean 

Water Act, the Coastal Zone 

Management Act, the Wild and Scenic 

Rivers Act, the Federal Power Act, or 

other applicable laws. 

4. Ability to promote constructive 

communication about a disputed study. 

How To Submit Applications 

Applicants must submit their 

applications along with the names and 

contact information of three references. 

Applications will be evaluated as they 

are received, and each applicant will be 

individually notified of the 

Commission’s decision. 

Dates: Applications are requested by 

December 31, 2024. However, the 

application period will remain open 

indefinitely to maintain a current listing 

of potential applicants. 

Addresses: Applications must be filed 

electronically. See the instructions on 

the Commission’s website (https://

www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp). 

Applications should reference ‘‘Docket 

No. AD19–4–000, NOTICE 

REQUESTING APPLICATIONS FOR 

PANEL MEMBER LIST FOR 

HYDROPOWER LICENSING STUDY 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION’’. 

Other Information: Complete 

individual contact information must be 

provided. However, contact information 

for the TPM applicant and their 

references may be filed as ‘‘privileged’’. 

See the instructions on the 

Commission’s website at https://

www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. 

For Further Information Contact: 

Ryan Hansen, Federal Energy 

Regulatory Commission, Office of 

Energy Projects, 888 First Street NE, 

Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8074, 

ryan.hansen@ferc.gov. 

Dated: October 10, 2024. 

Debbie-Anne A. Reese, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2024–23949 Filed 10–16–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission 

[Docket No. IC24–27–000] 

Commission Information Collection 

Activities (FERC–516G); Comment 

Request; Extension 

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission, DOE. 

ACTION: Notice of information collection 

and request for comments. 

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 the currently 

approved information collection FERC– 

516G, Electric Rates Schedules and 

Tariff Filings. There are no changes to 

the information collection. The 

Commission published a 60-day notice 

on August 9, 2024 and did not receive 

any comments. 

DATES: Comments on the collection of 

information are due November 18, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on 

FERC–516G to OMB through 

www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 

Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission Desk Officer. Please 

identify the OMB Control Number 

(1902–0295) 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. IC24–27–000) 

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 other delivery 

methods: 

Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 

Secretary of the Commission, 888 First 

Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. 

Æ All other delivery methods: 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. 


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1 16 U.S.C. 824e. 

2Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or 

financial resources expended by persons to 

generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide 

information to or for a federal agency. For further 

explanation of what is included in the information 

collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3. 

3The Commission staff estimates that the average 

respondent for this collection is similarly situated 

to the Commission, in terms of salary plus benefits. 

Based on FERC’s 2024 annual average of $207,786 

(for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is 

$100/hour. 

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/ferconline/overview. For user assistance, 

contact FERC Online Support by email 

at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, 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/ferconline/overview. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Kayla Williams may be reached by 

email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, 

telephone at (202) 502–6468. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: FERC–516G, Electric Rates 

Schedules and Tariff Filings. 

OMB Control No.: 1902–0295. 

Type of Request: Three-year renewal 

of FERC–516G. 

Abstract: In accordance with section 

206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) 1

and 18 CFR 35.28(g)(10), each 

Independent System Operator (ISO) and 

Regional Transmission Organization 

(RTO) must report: 

(1) On a monthly basis, total uplift 

payments for each transmission zone, 

broken out by day and uplift category; 

(2) On a monthly basis, total uplift 

payments for each resource; and 

(3) On a monthly basis, each operatorinitiated commitment, the size of the 

commitment, transmission zone, 

commitment reason, and commitment 

start time. 

The Commission has determined that 

these information collection activities 

provide for transparency that is 

necessary for just and reasonable rates. 

Type of Respondents: ISOs and RTOs. 

Estimate of Annual Burden: 2 The 

estimated burden and cost 3 are as 

follows: 

FERC–516G ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES IN DOCKET NO. IC24–27–000 

A. 

Type of response 

B. 

Number of 

respondents 

C. 

Annual 

number of 

responses per 

respondent 

D. 

Total number 

of responses 

(column B × 

column C) 

E. 

Average burden hours 

& cost per response 

F. 

Total annual burden 

hours & cost 

(column D × column E) 

G. 

Cost per 

respondent 

(column F ÷ 

column B) 

Preparing and posting 

of 3 reports on company website each 

month.

6 12 72 3 hrs.; $300 ................. 216 hrs.; $21,600 ........ $3,600 

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. 

Dated: October 10, 2024. 

Debbie-Anne A. Reese, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2024–23944 Filed 10–16–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission 

Combined Notice of Filings 

Take notice that the Commission has 

received the following Natural Gas 

Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: 

Filings Instituting Proceedings 

Docket Numbers: RP25–55–000. 

Applicants: Transcontinental Gas 

Pipe Line Company, LLC. 

Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Cash 

Out OUB Surcharge Annual Update 

Filing to be effective 11/1/2024. 

Filed Date: 10/9/24. 

Accession Number: 20241009–5187. 

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/21/24. 

Docket Numbers: RP25–56–000. 

Applicants: Equitrans, L.P. 

Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 

Standards of Conduct Update—2024 to 

be effective 11/10/2024. 

Filed Date: 10/10/24. 

Accession Number: 20241010–5000. 

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/24. 

Docket Numbers: RP25–57–000. 

Applicants: Algonquin Gas 

Transmission, LLC. 

Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: 

Negotiated Rates—Yankee Gas to NRG 

Business eff 10–10–24 to be effective 10/ 

10/2024. 

Filed Date: 10/10/24. 

Accession Number: 20241010–5026. 

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/24. 

Docket Numbers: RP25–58–000. 

Applicants: Transcontinental Gas 

Pipe Line Company, LLC. 

Description: 4(d) Rate Filing: Initial 

Rate Filing—Southside Reliability 

Enhancement to be effective 11/1/2024. 

Filed Date: 10/10/24. 

Accession Number: 20241010–5046. 

Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/22/24. 

Any person desiring to intervene, to 

protest, or to answer a complaint in any 

of the above proceedings must file in 

accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 

of the Commission’s Regulations (18 

CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or 

before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the 

specified comment date. Protests may be 

considered, but intervention is 

necessary to become a party to the 

proceeding. 

Filings in Existing Proceedings 

Docket Numbers: RP24–1035–002. 

Applicants: Transcontinental Gas 

Pipe Line Company, LLC. 


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