99-978. Duquesne Light Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 10 (Friday, January 15, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 2632-2637]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-978]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    [Docket No. ER97-1543-001, et al.]
    
    
    Duquesne Light Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
    Regulation Filings
    
    January 8, 1999.
        Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
    Commission:
    
    1. Duquesne Light Company
    
    [Docket No. ER97-1543-001]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Duquesne Light Company 
    (Duquesne) on behalf of Duquesne and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU), 
    tendered for filing an arbitration award to replace the Stranded Cost 
    Amendment contained in Duquesne's initial filing in the above-
    referenced docket. Duquesne sets forth its proposed accounting 
    treatment for the stranded cost payment.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    2. Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. v. The Montana 
    Power Company
    
    [Docket No. EL99-24-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 30, 1998, Central Montana Electric 
    Power Cooperative, Inc. (Central Montana) tendered for filing a 
    complaint, including direct testimony and exhibits, against the Montana 
    Power Company (MPC) alleging that the delivered wholesale rates which 
    MPC charges Central Montana are excessive, unjust and unreasonable, and 
    should be reduced, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 205 and 206 
    of the Federal Power Act. Central Montana's complaint requests that the 
    Commission institute a hearing under Section 206 of the Federal Power 
    Act to determine the just and reasonable rates to be charged to Central 
    Montana. Central Montana also requests that the Commission establish 
    the earliest possible refund effective date under the provisions of 
    Section 206 of the Federal Power Act, and that the Commission order 
    refunds of all amounts in excess of just and reasonable rates under 
    that Act.
        Copies of Central Montana's complaint filing were served on 
    representatives of Montana Power Company.
        Comment date: February 8, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice. Answers to the complaint should 
    also be filed on or before February 8, 1999.
    
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    3. Municipal Energy Agency of Mississippi and Lafayette Utilities 
    System v. Entergy Services, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. EL99-25-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, the Municipal Energy Agency of 
    Mississippi and the Lafayette Utilities System filed a complaint 
    against Entergy Services, Inc. The complaint concerns the 1998 
    redetermination of transmission rates under Entergy's OATT, and is 
    filed pursuant to the rate redetermination procedures of the tariff and 
    Section 206 of the Federal Power Act. The complaint alleges that the 
    proposed rate redetermination is unjust and unreasonable. The complaint 
    further seeks consolidation with ongoing dockets treating the same rate 
    redetermination, specifically ER98-2910-000 and EL98-74-000.
        Comment date: February 8, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice. Answers to the complaint shall 
    be due on or before February 8, 1999.
    
    4. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; The 
    Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, et al.
    
    [Docket No. ER98-1438-002, Docket No. EC98-24-000 (consolidated)]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, the Midwest ISO Transmission 
    Owners 1 tendered for filing revisions to the open access 
    transmission tariff and related documents of the Midwest Independent 
    Transmission System Operator, Inc., in compliance with the Commission's 
    September 16, 1998 order in the proceedings captioned above Midwest 
    Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 84 FERC para. 61,231 
    (1998).
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        \1\ The Midwest ISO Transmission Owners consist of Ameren (which 
    includes Central Illinois Public Service Company and Union Electric 
    Company), Cinergy (which includes PSI Energy and Cincinnati Gas & 
    Electric Company); Commonwealth Edison, Hoosier Energy Rural 
    Electric Cooperative, Illinois Power Company; Kentucky Utilities; 
    Louisville Gas & Electric; Wabash Valley Power Association; 
    Wisconsin Electric Power Company; and Central Illinois Light 
    Company. In addition, Allegheny Energy and Duquesne Light Company 
    has joined the Midwest ISO, contingent upon the consummation of 
    their merger.
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        The Midwest ISO Transmission Owners state that copies of this 
    filing have been served on each person designated on the official 
    service list compiled by the Secretary in these proceedings.
        Comment date: February 1, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    5. PP&L EnergyPlus Co.
    
    [Docket No. ER98-4608-001]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, PP&L EnergyPlus Co. (PP&L 
    EnergyPlus), tendered for filing a compliance filing pursuant to 
    Ordering Paragraph (A) of the Commission's order in PP&L EnergyPlus 
    Co., 85 FERC para. 61,377 (1998). The compliance filing revises the 
    Code of Conduct that was filed with PP&L EnergyPlus' Application for 
    Authority to Sell Electric Energy and Capacity at Market-Based Rates 
    and to Resell Transmission Rights, as amended on November 2, 1998.
        Copies of this filing have been served upon all persons listed on 
    the official service list complied by the Office of the Secretary in 
    Docket No. ER98-4806-000.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    6. San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1040-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, San Diego Gas & Electric 
    Company tendered for filing a change in the Transmission Revenue 
    Balancing Account Adjustment Rate set forth in its Transmission Owner 
    Tariff as well as other changes that are also being submitted with this 
    filing.
        San Diego Gas & Electric Company states that these corrections do 
    not change the TRBAA unit rate shown in the December 23, 1998, filing.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    7. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1102-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Kutztown (Kutztown).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to 
    Borough of Kutztown, and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    8. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1103-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Quakertown (Quakertown).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to 
    Borough of Quakertown, and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities 
    Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    9. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1104-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Blakely (Blakely).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to 
    Borough of Blakely, and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    10. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1105-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Watsontown (Watsontown).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Watsontown and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    11. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1106-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Duncannon (Duncannon).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Duncannon and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    12. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1107-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for
    
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    filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the Borough of 
    Lehighton (Lehighton).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Lehighton and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    13. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1108-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Perkasie (Perkasie).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Perkasie and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    14. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1109-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill Haven).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Schuylkill Haven and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities 
    Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    15. FirstEnergy Trading & Power Marketing, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1119-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, FirstEnergy Trading & Power 
    Marketing, Inc. (FTPM), tendered for filing a Power Sales Agreement and 
    Confirmation Letter for the sale of 200 MW of capacity and associated 
    energy to the FirstEnergy Operating Companies beginning on July 20, 
    1998 and ending on August 31, 1998. FTPM states that the filing is 
    being made to comply with the filing requirements under Section 205(c) 
    of the Federal Power Act with respect to the sale of power needed by 
    the FirstEnergy Operating Companies to serve their customers during the 
    summer of 1998.
        FTPM has asked that the Power Sales Agreement and Confirmation 
    Letter be permitted to become effective as of July 20, 1998.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    16. Ohio Edison Company and Pennsylvania Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1120-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Ohio Edison Company tendered 
    for filing on behalf of itself and Pennsylvania Power Company, a 
    Service Agreement with FirstEnergy Services Corp., under Ohio Edison's 
    Power Sales Tariff. This filing is made pursuant to Section 205 of the 
    Federal Power Act.
        Ohio Edison requests that the Commission waive the notice 
    requirements and allow the Service Agreement to become effective on 
    January 1, 1999.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    17. Ohio Edison Company and Pennsylvania Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1121-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Ohio Edison Company tendered 
    (Ohio Edison), tendered for filing on behalf of itself and Pennsylvania 
    Power Company, Service Agreements with DTE Edison America, Inc., and 
    Green Mountain Energy Resources under Ohio Edison's Power Sales Tariff. 
    This filing is made pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act.
        Ohio Edison requests that the Commission waive the notice 
    requirements and allow the Service Agreements to become effective on 
    January 1, 1999.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    18. Potomac Electric Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1122-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Potomac Electric Power 
    Company (Pepco), tendered for filing a new Agreement superseding its 
    1982 agreement for electric service to its full requirements customer, 
    Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Smeco), including reduced 
    rates for the years 1999 through 2001. The superseding Pepco-Smeco 
    electric service agreement is the result of extensive negotiations and 
    is supported by both parties.
        An effective date of January 1, 1999 for the revised rates and 
    terms is requested, with waiver of notice.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    19. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1123-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
    Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
    Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
    between NMPC and Central Hudson Gas & Electric (CHG&E). This 
    Transmission Service Agreement specifies that CHG&E has signed on to 
    and has agreed to the terms and conditions of NMPC's Open Access 
    Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-000. This Tariff, 
    filed with FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and CHG&E to enter 
    into separately scheduled transactions under which NMPC will provide 
    transmission service for CHG&E as the parties may mutually agree.
        NMPC requests an effective date of December 23, 1998. NMPC has 
    requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
        NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
    Service Commission and CHG&E.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    20. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1124-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
    Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
    Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
    between NMPC and PECO Energy Company--Power Team (PECO Energy). This 
    Transmission Service Agreement specifies that PECO Energy has signed on 
    to and has agreed to the terms and conditions of NMPC's Open Access 
    Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-000. This Tariff, 
    filed with FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and PECO Energy to 
    enter into separately scheduled transactions under which NMPC will 
    provide transmission service for PECO Energy as the parties may 
    mutually agree.
        NMPC requests an effective date of December 23, 1998. NMPC has 
    requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
        NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
    Service Commission and PECO Energy.
    
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        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    21. LG&E-Westmoreland Rensselaer
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1125-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, LG&E-Westmoreland Rensselaer 
    (LWR), tendered for filing an Application for Order Accepting Rate 
    Schedule for Power Sales at Market-Based Rates and Granting Waivers and 
    Pre-Approvals of Certain Commission Regulations.
        LWR requests that the Commission permit LG&E-Westmoreland 
    Rensselaer Rate Schedule FERC No. 1, to become effective as of January 
    1, 1999.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    22. Duke Energy Morro Bay LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1126-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Duke Energy Morro Bay LLC 
    (DEMB), tendered for filing an Umbrella Service Agreement for Short-
    Term Sales establishing Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C. 
    (DETM) and Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. (D/LD), as a customer under DEMB's 
    Rate Schedule No. 1.
        DEMB requests an effective date of January 2, 1999, for the service 
    agreement with DETM and an effective date of March 1, 1999, for the 
    service agreement with D/LD.
        DEMB states that a copy of the filing was served on DETM and D/LD.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    23. Duke Energy Moss Landing LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1127-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Duke Energy Moss Landing LLC 
    (DEML), tendered for filing an Umbrella Service Agreement for Short-
    Term Sales establishing Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C. 
    (DETM) and Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. (D/LD), as a customer under DEML's 
    Rate Schedule No. 1.
        DEML requests an effective date of January 2, 1999, for the service 
    agreement with DETM and an effective date of March 1, 1999, for the 
    service agreement with D/LD.
        DEML states that a copy of the filing was served on DETM and D/LD.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    24. Duke Energy Oakland LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1128-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Duke Energy Oakland LLC 
    (DEO), tendered for filing service agreements establishing Duke Energy 
    Trading and Marketing, L.L.C. (DETM) and Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. (D/
    LD), as a customer under DEO's Rate Schedule No. 1.
        DEO requests an effective date of January 2, 1999, for the DETM 
    service agreement and an effective date of March 1, 1999, for the 
    service agreement with D/LD.
        DEO states that a copy of the filing was served on DETM and D/LD.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    25. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1129-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
    Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
    Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
    between NMPC and PECO Energy Company--Power Team (PECO Energy). This 
    Transmission Service Agreement specifies that PECO Energy has signed on 
    to and has agreed to the terms and conditions of NMPC's Open Access 
    Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-000. This Tariff, 
    filed with FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and PECO Energy to 
    enter into separately scheduled transactions under which NMPC will 
    provide transmission service for PECO Energy as the parties may 
    mutually agree.
        NMPC requests an effective date of December 23, 1998. NMPC also 
    requests waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
        NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
    Service Commission and PECO Energy.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    26. PacifiCorp
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1130-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PacifiCorp, tendered for 
    filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and 
    Regulations, an umbrella Service Agreements Electrical District #2, 
    Pinal County and Sierra Pacific Power Company under PacifiCorp's FERC 
    Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 12.
        PacifiCorp requests that a waiver of prior notice be granted and 
    that the Commission assign an effective date of January 4, 1999, for 
    the Service Agreements.
        Copies of this filing were supplied to the Public Utility 
    Commission of Oregon and the Washington Utilities and Transportation 
    Commission.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    27. PacifiCorp
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1131-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, PacifiCorp, tendered for 
    filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and 
    Regulations, Non-Firm and Short-Term Firm Point-To-Point Transmission 
    Service Agreements with Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, Inc. 
    (Merchant), under PacifiCorp's FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised 
    Volume No. 11.
        Copies of this filing were supplied to Merchant, the Washington 
    Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Public Utility 
    Commission of Oregon.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    28. Duquesne Light Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1132-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Duquesne Light Company 
    (Duquesne), tendered for filing proposed changes to its Open Access 
    Transmission Tariff (OATT) and for an order accepting its proposed 
    changes for the purpose of implementing electric restructuring in 
    Pennsylvania.
        Duquesne has requested an effective date of January 1, 1999.
        A copy of this filing was served on the Pennsylvania Public 
    Utilities Commission and customers presently taking service under 
    Duquesne's OATT.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    29. American Electric Power Service Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1133-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, the American Electric Power 
    Service Corporation (AEPSC), tendered for filing a service agreement 
    under the Wholesale Market Tariff of the AEP Operating Companies (Power 
    Sales Tariff). The Power Sales Tariff was accepted for filing effective 
    October 10, 1997 and has been designated AEP Operating Companies' FERC 
    Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 5.
        AEPSC respectfully requests waiver of notice to permit the service 
    agreement to be made effective for service on or after December 1, 
    1998.
    
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        A copy of the filing was served upon the Parties and the State 
    Utility Regulatory Commissions of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, 
    Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    30. Allegheny Energy, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1141-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 31, 1998, Allegheny Energy, Inc. filed 
    in accordance with Rule 602, in the above-referenced proceeding, three 
    Agreements entered into between Allegheny Energy, Inc. and the City of 
    Philippi, West Virginia, the City of New Martinsville, West Virginia 
    and the Harrison Rural Electrification Association.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    31. PP&L, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1153-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered 
    for filing an executed copy of a Power Supply Agreement with the 
    Borough of Catawissa (Catawissa).
        PP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Power 
    Supply Agreement.
        PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to the 
    Borough of Catawissa and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    32. Delmarva Power & Light Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1154-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Delmarva Power & Light Company 
    (Delmarva), tendered for filing an executed umbrella service agreement 
    with Cinergy Capital & Trading, Inc., under Delmarva's market rate 
    sales tariff.
        Comment date: January 20, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    33. Storm Lake Power Partners I LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1155-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Storm Lake Power Partners I 
    LLC (Storm Lake I), tendered for filing a proposed change to its Rate 
    Schedule FERC No. 1. Storm Lake I is developing a wind-powered 
    generation facility near Alta, Iowa. Following construction of the 
    facility, Storm Lake I will make sales of capacity and energy at 
    market-based rates to MidAmerican Energy Company (MidAmerican) pursuant 
    to an Alternative Energy Production Purchase Agreement (the PPA), which 
    was accepted for filing by the Commission.
        The proposed change to the PPA corrects certain typo-graphical, 
    reference and other technical errors in the PPA; however, it does not 
    affect the rate for sales of energy or capacity under the PPA.
        Copies of the filing were served upon the official service list and 
    MidAmerican, and Storm Lake I's jurisdictional customer.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    34. Michigan Gas Exchange, L.L.C.
    
    [Docket No. ER98-1156-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Michigan Gas Exchange, L.L.C. 
    (MGE), tendered for filing its petition to the Commission for 
    acceptance of MGE's Rate Schedule FERC Tariff No. 1; the granting of 
    certain blanket approvals, including the authority to sell electricity 
    at market based rates; and waiver of certain Commission Regulations.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    35. Illinois Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1157-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Illinois Power Company 
    (Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
    tendered for filing firm and non-firm transmission agreements under 
    which Kentucky Utilities will take transmission service pursuant to its 
    open access transmission tariff. The agreements are based on the Form 
    of Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff.
        Illinois Power has requested an effective date of December 15, 
    1998.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    36. Public Service Company of New Hampshire
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1158-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 30, 1998, Public Service Company of 
    New Hampshire (PSNH) tendered for filing an information statement 
    concerning PSNH's fuel and purchased power adjustment clause charges 
    and credits for the following periods:
    
    January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998
    July 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998
    January 1, 1999 to June 30, 1999
    
        This information statement is submitted pursuant to a settlement 
    agreement approved by the Commission in Publ Serv. Co. of New 
    Hampshire, 57 FERC para. 61, 068 (1991), and a settlement stipulation 
    approved by the Commission by Letter Order in Docket Nos. ER91-143-000, 
    ER91-235-000 and EL91-15-000, dated July 22, 1992.
        Copies of this filing were served upon the Town of Ashland Electric 
    Company, the New Hampton Village Precinct, and the New Hampshire 
    Electric Cooperative, Inc.
        Comment date: January 28, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    37. Maine Electric Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1159-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Maine Electric Power Company 
    (MEPCO), tendered for filing a service agreement for Short Term Firm 
    Point-to-Point Transmission Service entered into with Southern Company 
    Energy Marketing L.P. Service will be provided pursuant to MEPCO's Open 
    Access Transmission Tariff, designated rate schedule MEPCO--FERC 
    Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, as supplemented.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    38. Wisconsin Electric Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1160-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 4, 1999, Wisconsin Electric Power 
    Company (Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing an amendment of its 
    Open Access Transmission Tariff (Wisconsin Energy Corporation Operating 
    Companies FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1) to explicitly 
    incorporate the transmission loading relief (TLR), procedures developed 
    by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) approved by 
    the Commission in Docket No. EL99-52-000.
        Wisconsin Electric requests an effective date coincident with its 
    filing, and therefore respectfully requests waiver of the Commission's 
    notice requirements.
        Copies of the filing have been served on Wisconsin Electric's 
    transmission service customers, the Michigan Public Service Commission, 
    and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
        Comment date: January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    39. Bangor Hydro-Electric Company
    
    [Docket Nos. ER99-1166-000 and EC99-23-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 5, 1999, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company 
    (Bangor) tendered for filing an
    
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    application under Sections 203 and 205 of the Federal Power Act in 
    connection with the proposed sale of generation assets by Bangor to 
    PP&L Global, Inc. or its wholly owned assignee, Penobscot Hydro, 
    L.L.C.. Pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, l6 U.S.C. 
    Sec. 824b, Bangor requests Commission approval of the sale of minimal 
    jurisdictional facilities. Pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power 
    Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 824d, Bangor also seeks approval of certain 
    agreements, including an interconnection agreement, made in connection 
    with the sale of generation assets.
        Comment date: February 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    Standard Paragraphs
    
        E. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should 
    file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy 
    Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, 
    in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of 
    Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 18 CFR 385.214). All such 
    motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date. 
    Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the 
    appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants 
    parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must 
    file a motion to intervene. Copies of these filings are on file with 
    the Commission and are available for public inspection.
    David P. Boergers,
    Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 99-978 Filed 1-14-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
01/15/1999
Department:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
99-978
Dates:
January 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
Pages:
2632-2637 (6 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. ER97-1543-001, et al.
PDF File:
99-978.pdf