[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3390-3392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1807]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EL96-16-000 , et al.]
Public Service Company of New Mexico, et al.; Electric Rate and
Corporate Regulation Filings
January 24, 1996.
Take notice that the following filings have been made with the
Commission:
1. Public Service Company of New Mexico
[Docket No. EL96-16-000]
Take notice that on October 30, 1995, Public Service Company of New
Mexico (PNM) tendered for filing a Request for Waiver of Certain
Provisions of the Fuel and Purchased Economic Power Adjustment Clauses
and the Refund Requirements Under Suspension Orders Regulations, in
association with a recent FERC Audit Recommendation. In the Request,
PNM seeks such waivers of the Commission's Regulations, as are or may
be necessary to accommodate its past efforts to refund to its firm-
requirements wholesale customers certain refunds received from the
Department of Energy (DOE) for over collection (by DOE) of charges for
spent nuclear fuel disposal costs. PNM also seeks approval of the
methodology employed to make these refunds, as well as, approval of
PNM's plan to correct an error detected in its refund methodology. PNM
states that this Request is being made in order to comply with a FERC
audit recommendation made in accordance with the FERC audit of PNM
Books and Records covering the period 1/1/90 through 12/31/93, Docket
No. FA94-21-000. PNM states that the firm-requirements wholesale
customers affected by this request include City of Gallup, New Mexico,
City of Farmington, New Mexico, Texas-New Mexico Power Company and
Plains
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Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative Inc.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
2. JEB Corporation National Power Management Company, ICPM, Inc., K
Power Company, Power Clearinghouse, Inc., Stalwart Power Company, and
VTEC Energy Inc.
[Docket Nos. ER94-1432-005, ER95-192-005, ER95-640-003, ER95-792-001,
ER95-914-003, ER95-1334-001, and ER95-1855-001 (not consolidated)]
Take notice that the following informational filings have been made
with the Commission and are on file and available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
On December 8, 1995, JEB Corporation filed certain information as
required by the Commission's September 8, 1994 order in Docket No.
ER94-1432-000.
On January 5, 1996, National Power Management Company filed certain
information as required by the Commission's January 4, 1995 order in
Docket No. ER95-192-000.
On January 11, 1996 ICPM, Inc. filed certain information as
required by the Commission's March 31, 1995 order in Docket No. ER95-
640-000.
On December 11, 1995, K Power Company, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's June 19, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-792-000.
On January 17, 1996, Power Clearinghouse, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's May 11, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-914-000.
On January 11, 1996, Stalwart Power Company filed certain
information as required by the Commission's August 18, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-1334-000.
On January 18, 1996, VTEC Energy Inc. filed certain information as
required by the Commission's November 6, 1995, order in Docket No.
ER95-1855-000.
3. Citizens Utilities Company
[Docket No. ER95-1586-002]
Take notice that on January 2, 1996, Citizens Utilities Company
tendered for filing revised tariff pages in the above-referenced docket
in compliance with the Commission's order issued on November 30, 1995
in Docket No. ER95-1586-000. In addition, on January 3, 1996, Citizens
Utilities Company submitted a Certificate of Service to its January 2,
1996 filing in this docket.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
4. PECO Energy Company
[Docket No. ER96-753-000]
Take notice that on January 4, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO),
tendered for filing as an initial Rate Schedule an Agreement for
Installed Capacity Credit Transactions between Public Service Electric
and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PECO dated December 28, 1995. This contract
sets forth the terms under which PECO will sell PJM installed capacity
credits to PSE&G. In order to maximize the economic advantages to both
PSE&G and PECO, PECO requests that the Commission waive its customary
notice period and permit this Agreement to become effective January 8,
1996.
Copies of the filing have been sent to PSE&G and the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
5. Virginia Electric and Power Company
[Docket No. ER96-755-000]
Take notice that on January 4, 1996, Virginia Electric and Power
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing a Service Agreement
between Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Virginia
Power, dated December 1, 1995, under the Power Sales Tariff to Eligible
Purchasers dated May 27, 1994. Under the tendered Service Agreement
Virginia Power agrees to provide services to Hoosier Energy Rural
Electric Cooperative, Inc. under the rates, terms and conditions of the
Power Sales Tariff as agreed by the parties pursuant to the terms of
the applicable Service Schedules included in the Power Sales Tariff.
Copies of the filing were served upon the Virginia State
Corporation Commission, and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
6. The Washington Water Power Company
[Docket No. ER96-756-000]
Take notice that on January 4, 1996, The Washington Water Power
Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, two signed service agreements
under FERC Electric Tariff Volume No. 4 with Eastex Power Marketing,
Inc. and Energy Services, Inc. Also submitted with this filing is a
Certificate of Concurrence for each company with respect to exchanges.
WWP requests waiver of the prior notice requirement and requests an
effective date of February 1, 1996.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
7. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-757-000]
Take notice that on January 4, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc.,
tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains
Energy-Kansas, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Northern Indiana Public
Service Company. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of
capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-Kansas to Northern Indiana
Public Service Company pursuant to the tariff.
UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
8. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-758-000]
Take notice that on January 5, 1996, UtiliCorp United, Inc.,
tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, Missouri
Public Service, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 10, with Louis Dreyfus Electric
Power Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and
energy by Missouri Public Service to Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.
pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by
Heartland Energy Services to Missouri Public Service pursuant to Louis
Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence
by Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.
UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
9. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-759-000]
Take notice that on January 5, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. tendered
for filing on behalf of its operating division,
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WestPlains Energy-Kansas, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales
Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Louis Dreyfus
Electric Power Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of
capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-Kansas to Louis Dreyfus
Electric Power Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of
capacity and energy by Heartland Energy Services to WestPlains Energy-
Kansas pursuant to Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.'s Rate Schedule
No. 1.
UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence
by Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.
UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
10. The Montana Power Company
[Docket No. ER96-760-000]
Take notice that on December 21, 1995, The Montana Power Company
(Montana), tendered with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as
an informational filing, an executed copy of Montana Rate Schedule FERC
No. 224, a Firm Transmission Agreement Between Montana and Western Area
Power Administration (Western).
A copy of the filing was served upon Western.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
11. Idaho Power Company
[Docket No. ER96-761-000]
Take notice that on January 5, 1996, Idaho Power Company (IPC),
tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
revised exhibits regarding capacity demands with retard to the
following wholesale and/or transmission agreements: Agreement for
Supply of Power and Energy with UAMPS, dated February 10, 1988; IPC's
Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy with Washington City, Utah,
dated July 6, 1987; IPC's Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy with
Sierra Pacific Power Company, dated October 30, 1989; IPC's
Transmission Services Agreement with the City of Seattle, City Light
Department, dated January 1, 1988; and Bonneville Power Administration
Service Agreement, dated June 6, 1989 and Oregon Trail Electric
Consumers Cooperative, dated December 21, 1990.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
12. New York Power Pool
[Docket No. ER96-762-000]
Take notice that on January 5, 1996, the Member Systems of the New
York Power Pool (NYPP), tendered for filing a rate schedule for
coordinated service with Enron Power Marketing, Inc. (EPMI). The rate
schedule would enable the Member Systems of NYPP to enter into
purchases and sales of specified services, including economy energy
transactions, with EPMI. Included with the filing was a certificate of
concurrence signed by EPMI. NYPP requested an effective date of
December 15, 1995, and accordingly, requested waiver of the
Commission's notice requirements for good cause shown.
Copies of the filing were served on EPMI and the New York State
Public Service Commission.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
13. City of College Station, Texas
[Docket No. TX96-2-000]
Take notice that on January 18, 1996, the City of College Station
amended its December 1, 1995 filing filed in the above-referenced
docket.
Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
14. Sierra Pacific Power Company v. PacifiCorp
[Docket No. EL96-23-000]
Take notice that on December 8, 1996, Sierra Pacific Power Company
(Sierra) tendered for filing a complaint against PacifiCorp to
establish a refund effective date with respect to rates PacifiCorp
charges pursuant to FERC Rate Schedule 258 and 267, which are two
PacifiCorp contracts with Sierra for wholesale power sales service.
Comment Date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice. Answers to the complaint shall
also be due on or before February 23, 1996.
Standard Paragraph
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 this filing are on file with the
Commission and are available for public inspection.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-1807 Filed 1-30-96; 8:45 am]
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