01-25624. Progress Energy, Inc.; Notice of Filing

October 5, 2001.

Take notice that on October 3, 2001, Progress Energy, Inc., on behalf of Carolina Power & Light Company, Progress Genco Ventures, LLC, Progress Energy Ventures, Inc., Richmond County Power, LLC, Monroe Power Company, Effingham County Power, LLC, MPC Generating, LLC, Newco, and Rowan County Power, LLC (collectively, Applicants) tendered for filing an amendment to an application requesting all necessary authorizations under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. § 824b (1996), to engage in a corporate reorganization.

Applicants request that the Commission approve the application by October 31, 2001.

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, NE., 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 October 15, 2001. 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 web 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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.