Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 2.10.1998

Boulder Canyon Project-Base Charge and Its Components

Notice is given of the confirmation and approval by the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) placing the provisional Base Charge and its components (Base Charge) for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) firm power into effect for the fourth rate year under the current rate methodology pursuant to Rate Schedule BCP-F5 as approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 19, 1996 (Rate Order No. WAPA-70). In accordance with Section 13.13 of the BCP Implementation Agreement, the rate methodology and calculated rates for the first rate year and each fifth fiscal year (FY) shall become effective provisionally upon approval by the Deputy Secretary of Energy, subject to final approval by the FERC. The rates for all other FYs (second FY, third FY, and fourth FY) shall become effective on a final basis upon approval by the Deputy Secretary of Energy. The provisional FY 1999 Base Charge represents the charges for the fourth FY since FERC approval of the current rate methodology. The provisional Base Charge will provide sufficient revenue to pay all annual costs, including interest expense, and repayment of required investment within the allowable period.