30 Day Comment 3

Document Metadata:DHS-2017-0036-DRAFT-0004

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Docket ID:

DHS-2017-0036

Docket Title:

DHS Industry Outreach Information Form

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Notice

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1

Original Document ID:

DHS-2017-0036-DRAFT-0004

Current Document ID:

DHS-2017-0036-DRAFT-0004

Title:

Unrelated Comment Submitted by Anonymous (nh lo)

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PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS

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Comment(s)

Comment on Document ID:

DHS-2017-0036-0002

Comment on Document Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for
Review; Information Collection Request for the Department of
Homeland Security, Science and Technology, Research and
Development Partnerships Group, Office of Public- Private
Partnerships
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DoNotPost

Received Date:

04/29/2018

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No restrictions

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Web

Number of Submissions:

1

Document Optional Details
Status Set Date:

04/30/2018

Current Assignee:

Smith, Michelle DHS (DHS)

Status Set By:

Smith, Michelle DHS (DHS)

Tracking Number:

1k2-92v4-5t1b

Total Page Count
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1

Submitter Info

Comment:

See attached file(s)

First Name:

Jorge

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Last Name:

Basile

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Provide ongoing resource assessment to provide economic
feasibility of new energy from the 54,000 potential non energy
sites, Potential of thousands of new jobs, potential to add up
to 12.1 GW (12,100 MW) at NPDs in the US. Provide a big
picture analysis of potential hydropower sites. Focus on
moving the nation towards a cleaner energy economy that
includes developing environmentally appropriate renewable
energy projects involving hydropower. Maximizing existing
infrastructure is lowhanging fruit to meet the goal of
developing more, the federal hydropower system, and in
particular Reclamation, has an important role to play in
realizing this untapped potential; incentives for development
can expand the universe of hydropower projects that are
economically viable. resent the best information and most
accurate picture of growth opportunities. U.S. renewable
energy resources; Evaluate the potential of additional
hydropower from non-powered dams (NPDs) that could contribute
to the amount of renewable energy available across the nation.
substantial hydropower potential exists at Reclamation sites.
Some site analyses base on over 20 years of hydrologic data
that indicate a high likelihood of generation capability.

Sites that could be economically feasible to develop today,
based on available data and study assumptions. Congress and
the Administration, as well as the states, have set ambitious
energy goals for the country, seeking the short and long term
benefits of significantly increased renewable energy
generation, such as reduced emission of greenhouse gases and
air pollutants.Hydropower can and should play a leading role
in meeting these goals by bringing significant new renewable
energy generation online. As the federal system makes up about
half of the hydropower generation in the United States today,
and as there is significant existing nonpowered federal
infrastructure that could be converted to generating
resources, the hydropower industry believe Reclamation (as
well as the Corps of Engineers) is uniquely situated to
support the deployment of new hydropower resources to meet
these goals. Given that mitigation costs for hydropower are
highly site specific, it may not be appropriate to assume that
these costs are dependent on the installed capacity of the
project. Study a technical analysis and identify the 54,000
NPDs in a hydropower resource assessment effort. Estimate the
maximum generation potentials of all NPDs in a nationally
consistent manner. Make available to developers for use in
focusing their attention on selected regions for more detailed
site identification and analysis. Provide new technical ideas
for water passing a facility to be converted to electrical
energy and remove constant at facilities. Site-specific
designs will (a) incorporate detailed monitoring of daily and
hourly head and flow variations and (b) balance initial costs
with energy revenue to yield site-specific designs of lesser
capacity and production potential. Upgrade facilities and
demonstrate new technologies at existing hydropower locations.
Identify specific Federal facilities that are well-suited as
sites for sustainable hydropower. Coordinate research and
development on advanced hydropower technologies; Increase
hydropower generation through low-impact and environmentally
sustainable approaches; Assess the potential for developing
new hydropower capacity and generation at existing Reclamation
facilities. Determine the economic viability of hydropower
production at existing Reclamation facilities. Document
economically viable opportunities for future hydroelectric
power development. Turbine types and efficiency specified for
each site as indicated by the available hydraulic head and
flow. Actual or estimated distances and costs of transmission
lines. Calculation of the internal rates of return. Hydrologic
data, including flow and net hydraulic head (net head), are
necessary to calculate potential power generation at a site.
Net head is the difference between head water and tail water
elevations. Power generation can be estimated using the
following formula: Power [kW] = (Flow [cfs] * Net Head [feet]
* Efficiency)/11.81 Flow, head water and tail water data are
typically available from flow meter or gage measurements,
reservoir elevations, and project design specifications.
Efficiency is dependent on the turbine design capacity,
operating capacity, and turbine type. The summary of
Non-powered Dam Hydropower Potential by Federal Agency, US
Army Corps of Engineers; # of NPDs 121; Bureau of Land
Management, 657.0, Department of Defense 219.0, Forest Service
2,531.0, Fish and Wildlife Service 297.0, National Park
Service 96.0, Bureau of Indian Affairs 694.0. The Resource
Assessment considers potential benefits related to water

supply, fish and wildlife considerations, and effects on
Native Americans, storage, water for wildfire fight, water
quality, and recreation.
First Name:

nh

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lo

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Document Optional Details
Status Set Date:

04/30/2018

Current Assignee:

Smith, Michelle DHS (DHS)

Status Set By:

Hwang_DHS, BAH Randolph (DHS)

Tracking Number:

1k1-8ymp-ldob

Total Page Count
Including Attachments:

3

Submitter Info
Comment:

See attached file(s)

First Name:

Jorge

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Basile

Mailing Address:
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City:
Country:
State or Province:
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Email Address:
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Cover Page:

Submitter Info
Comment:

Provide ongoing resource assessment to provide economic
feasibility of new energy from the 54,000 potential non energy
sites, Potential of thousands of new jobs, potential to add up
to 12.1 GW (12,100 MW) at NPDs in the US. Provide a big
picture analysis of potential hydropower sites. Focus on
moving the nation towards a cleaner energy economy that
includes developing environmentally appropriate renewable
energy projects involving hydropower. Maximizing existing
infrastructure is lowhanging fruit to meet the goal of
developing more, the federal hydropower system, and in
particular Reclamation, has an important role to play in
realizing this untapped potential; incentives for development
can expand the universe of hydropower projects that are
economically viable. resent the best information and most
accurate picture of growth opportunities. U.S. renewable
energy resources; Evaluate the potential of additional
hydropower from non-powered dams (NPDs) that could contribute
to the amount of renewable energy available across the nation.
substantial hydropower potential exists at Reclamation sites.
Some site analyses base on over 20 years of hydrologic data
that indicate a high likelihood of generation capability.
Sites that could be economically feasible to develop today,
based on available data and study assumptions. Congress and
the Administration, as well as the states, have set ambitious
energy goals for the country, seeking the short and long term
benefits of significantly increased renewable energy
generation, such as reduced emission of greenhouse gases and

air pollutants.Hydropower can and should play a leading role
in meeting these goals by bringing significant new renewable
energy generation online. As the federal system makes up about
half of the hydropower generation in the United States today,
and as there is significant existing nonpowered federal
infrastructure that could be converted to generating
resources, the hydropower industry believe Reclamation (as
well as the Corps of Engineers) is uniquely situated to
support the deployment of new hydropower resources to meet
these goals. Given that mitigation costs for hydropower are
highly site specific, it may not be appropriate to assume that
these costs are dependent on the installed capacity of the
project. Study a technical analysis and identify the 54,000
NPDs in a hydropower resource assessment effort. Estimate the
maximum generation potentials of all NPDs in a nationally
consistent manner. Make available to developers for use in
focusing their attention on selected regions for more detailed
site identification and analysis. Provide new technical ideas
for water passing a facility to be converted to electrical
energy and remove constant at facilities. Site-specific
designs will (a) incorporate detailed monitoring of daily and
hourly head and flow variations and (b) balance initial costs
with energy revenue to yield site-specific designs of lesser
capacity and production potential. Upgrade facilities and
demonstrate new technologies at existing hydropower locations.
Identify specific Federal facilities that are well-suited as
sites for sustainable hydropower. Coordinate research and
development on advanced hydropower technologies; Increase
hydropower generation through low-impact and environmentally
sustainable approaches; Assess the potential for developing
new hydropower capacity and generation at existing Reclamation
facilities. Determine the economic viability of hydropower
production at existing Reclamation facilities. Document
economically viable opportunities for future hydroelectric
power development. Turbine types and efficiency specified for
each site as indicated by the available hydraulic head and
flow. Actual or estimated distances and costs of transmission
lines. Calculation of the internal rates of return. Hydrologic
data, including flow and net hydraulic head (net head), are
necessary to calculate potential power generation at a site.
Net head is the difference between head water and tail water
elevations. Power generation can be estimated using the
following formula: Power [kW] = (Flow [cfs] * Net Head [feet]
* Efficiency)/11.81 Flow, head water and tail water data are
typically available from flow meter or gage measurements,
reservoir elevations, and project design specifications.
Efficiency is dependent on the turbine design capacity,
operating capacity, and turbine type. The summary of
Non-powered Dam Hydropower Potential by Federal Agency, US
Army Corps of Engineers; # of NPDs 121; Bureau of Land
Management, 657.0, Department of Defense 219.0, Forest Service
2,531.0, Fish and Wildlife Service 297.0, National Park
Service 96.0, Bureau of Indian Affairs 694.0. The Resource
Assessment considers potential benefits related to water
supply, fish and wildlife considerations, and effects on
Native Americans, storage, water for wildfire fight, water
quality, and recreation.
First Name:

nh

Middle Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address 2:
City:
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State or Province:
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Email Address:
Phone Number:
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Organization Name:
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lo