FERC Proposed Rule to Eliminate Form 80 and Revise Hydropower Recreation Regulations

23848 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 23, 2018 / Proposed Rules 1See 16 U.S.C. 803(a)(1) (2012). 2 41 Stat. 1063. 3 49 Stat. 838, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Parts 240, 249, 275 and 279 [Release No. 34–83063; IA–4888; File No. S7–08–18] RIN 3235–AL27 Form CRS Relationship Summary; Amendments to Form ADV; Required Disclosures in Retail Communications and Restrictions on the Use of Certain Names or Titles Correction In proposed rule document 2018– 08583 beginning on page 21416 in the issue of Wednesday, May 9, 2018, make the following corrections:

1. On page 21553, in the second column, line one ‘‘[Form ADV, Part 3:]1 Instructions to Form CRS’’ should read ‘‘APPENDIX B [Form ADV, Part 3:]1 Instructions to Form CRS’’
2. On page 21570, in the first column, line one, under the table ‘‘Your Relationship with Your Financial Professional: Feedback on the Relationship Summary’’ should read ‘‘APPENDIX F Your Relationship with Your Financial Professional: Feedback on the Relationship Summary’’ [FR Doc. C1–2018–08583 Filed 5–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1301–00–D DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Parts 8 and 141 [Docket No. RM18–14–000] Elimination of Form 80 and Revision of Regulations on Recreational Opportunities and Development at Licensed Hydropower Projects AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend regulations to eliminate the Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report, designated as FERC Form No. 80 (Form 80). Form 80 solicits information on the use and development of recreation facilities at hydropower projects licensed by the Commission under the Federal Power Act. In addition, the Commission proposes to further revise its regulations related to recreational use and development at licensed projects in order to modernize public notice practices, clarify recreational signage requirements, and provide flexibility to assist licensees’ compliance efforts. DATES: Comments are due July 23, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by docket number, may be filed in the following ways: • Electronic Filing through http:// www.ferc.gov. Documents created electronically using word processing software should be filed in native applications or print-to-PDF format and not in a scanned format. • Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable to file electronically may mail or hand￾deliver comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Comment Procedures section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Cofrancesco (Technical Information), Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8951, jon.cofrancesco@ ferc.gov. Tara DiJohn (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8671, tara.dijohn@ferc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents Paragraph No. I. Background ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 II. Proposed Rule .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 A. Removal of Section 8.11—Information Respecting Use and Development of Public Recreational Opportunities .... 4
3. Background ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. Proposed Elimination of Form 80 ............................................................................................................................. 5
5. Implications for Existing Licenses ............................................................................................................................ 9
6. Removal of Section 141.14—Form No. 80, Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report .................. 13 B. Amendments of 18 CFR 8.1, and 8.2 .............................................................................................................................. 14
7. Section 8.1—Publication of License Conditions Relating to Recreation ................................................................ 15
8. Section 8.2—Posting of Project Lands as to Recreation Use and Availability of Information ............................. 17 III. Regulatory Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 A. Information Collection Statement ................................................................................................................................... 20 B. Environmental Analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 36 C. Regulatory Flexibility Act ................................................................................................................................................ 37 D. Comment Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................... 42 E. Document Availability ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
9. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to remove section 8.11 of its regulations, eliminating the requirement for licensees to file a Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report, designated as FERC Form No. 80 (Form 80). Form 80 solicits information on the use and development of recreation facilities at hydropower projects licensed by the Commission under the Federal Power Act (FPA). In addition, the Commission proposes to revise sections 8.1 and 8.2 of its regulations to modernize public notice practices, clarify recreational signage requirements, and provide flexibility to assist licensees’ compliance efforts. I. Background
10. Section 10(a)(1) of the FPA requires the Commission to ensure that any licensed project is best adapted to a comprehensive plan for improving and developing a waterway for a variety of beneficial public uses, including recreational use.1 Although section 10(a) of the Federal Water Power Act of June 10, 1920 2 did not refer specifically to recreation, in 1935 when the Federal Water Power Act was re-enacted as Part I of the Federal Power Act,3 the words ‘including recreational purposes’ were added to section 10(a) to make clear that recreation considerations were to be VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 May 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23MYP1.SGM 23MYP1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS