02-464. UtiliGroup, Inc.; Notice of Filing

January 3, 2002.

Take notice that on December 10, 2001, UtiliGroup, Inc. (UtiliGroup), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a Petition For Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, Waivers and Blanket Authority. The Petition request acceptance of UtiliGroup Rate Schedule FERC No. 1, under which UtiliGroup will engage in wholesale electric power and energy transactions as a marketer.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions and protests should be filed on or before the comment date. Protests will be considered by the Commission to determine the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. 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. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the “RIMS” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-filing” link.

Comment Date: January 11, 2002.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.