[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 210 (Monday, November 1, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58829-58830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28492]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG00-10-000, et al.]
Berkshire Power Company, LLC, et al; Electric Rate and Corporate
Regulation Filings
October 22, 1999.
Take notice that the following filings have been made with the
Commission:
1. Berkshire Power Company, LLC
[Docket No. EG00-10-000]
Take notice that on October 18, 1999, Berkshire Power Company, LLC
(Berkshire Power), 200 High Street, 5th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts
02110, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission)
an Application for Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status
pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations and Section 32 of
the Public Utility Holding Company Act, as amended (the Application).
The Application seeks a determination that Berkshire Power will
maintain Exempt Wholesale Generator Status after a transfer for
financing purposes of certain upstream equity interests to Mesquite
Investors, L.L.C., a newly-created entity, and El Paso Power Holding
Company, a direct subsidiary of El Paso Energy Corporation, as
described in the Application. Berkshire Power is a Massachusetts
limited liability company that was formed for the purpose of owning and
operating the Berkshire Power Plant (Facility), a 272-megawatt gas-
fired generation plant being constructed in Agawam, Massachusetts, and
is directly and exclusively engaged in the generation of electric
energy for sale at wholesale. No rate or charge for, or in connection
with, the construction of the Facility, or for electric energy produced
thereby (other than any portion of a rate or charge that represents
recovery of the cost of wholesale rate or charge), was in effect under
the laws of any State of the United States on October 24, 1992.
Copies of this application have been served upon the Massachusetts
Department of Telecommunications and Energy and the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Comment date: November 12, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its
consideration of comments those that concern the adequacy or accuracy
of the application.
2. Public Service Company of New Hampshire
[Docket Nos. EL96-53-005 and EL95-37-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, Public Service Company of New
Hampshire (PSNH) filed a settlement between PSNH and the New Hampshire
Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NHEC), which restructures electric services
provided by PSNH to NHEC and terminates pending agreements, a letter
agreement and notice of cancellation, is being made pursuant to Section
205 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 824d (1994), and Part 35
of the Commission';s Regulations, 18 CFR Part 35. Because this filing
terminates pending FERC proceedings, Docket Nos. EL96-53-000 and EL95-
37-000, it also is being submitted pursuant to Rule 602 (18 CFR
385.602).
The requested effective date for the agreements is January 1, 2000.
The Applicant states that copies of this filing have been sent to
the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission and the parties to Docket
No. EL96-53-000.
Comment date: November 15, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
3. Yadkin, Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-2603-002]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, Yadkin, Inc., tendered for
filing an updated generation market power analysis.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
4. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company
[Docket No. ER96-2734-002]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, Southern Indiana Gas and
Electric Company (SIGECO), tendered for filing an updated market power
study in compliance with an order issued by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission on October 15, 1996, in the above-referenced
docket. See Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company, 77 FERC para.
61,024 (1996).
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
5. Reliable Energy, Inc.
[Docket No. ER98-3261-002]
Take notice that on October 18, 1999, the above-mentioned power
marketer filed its quarterly report with the Commission in the above-
mentioned proceeding for information only.
6. Carolina Power & Light Company, Monroe Power Company
[Docket Nos. ER99-2311-002 and ER99-2324-002 (not consolidated)]
Take notice that on October 19, 1999, Carolina Power and Light
Company (CP&L) and Monroe Power Company (MPC) notified the Commission
of a change in status associated with CP&L's proposed share exchange
with the Florida Progress Corporation.
Comment date: November 8, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
7. CMS Generation Michigan Power, LLC, Front Range Energy
Associates, LLC, Central Maine Power Company, Deseret Generation &
Transmission Co-operative
[Docket Nos. ER00-121-000, ER00-141-000, ER00-142-000, ER00-145-000]
Take notice that on October 18, 1999, the above-mentioned
affiliated power producers and/or public utilities filed their
quarterly reports for the quarter ending September 30, 1999.
Comment date: November 8, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
8. North Atlantic Energy Corporation
[Docket No. ER00-126-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, North Atlantic Energy
Corporation (North Atlantic), pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal
Power Act, tendered for filing proposed changes to charges for
decommissioning Seabrook Unit 1 to be collected under North Atlantic
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Rate Schedules Nos. 1 and 3. These
charges are recovered under a formula rate that is not changed by the
filing. The proposed adjustment in charges is necessitated by a ruling
of the New Hampshire Nuclear Decommissioning Finance Committee
adjusting the
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funding requirements for decommissioning Seabrook Unit 1.
North Atlantic has requested waiver of the notice and filing
requirements to accept a retroactive effective date of June 8, 1999
(including adjusted decommissioning funding amounts due from January 1,
1999 to June 30, 1999 under the new funding requirements as billed by
NAESCO to North Atlantic in accordance with the Final Order).
Copies of this filing were served upon North Atlantic's
jurisdictional customer and the New Hampshire Public Utilities
Commission.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
9. PECO Energy Company
[Docket No. ER00-127-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, PECO Energy Company (PECO),
tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated September 23, 1999 with
Citizens Utilities Company Vermont Electric Division. (Citizens
Utilities VED) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1
(Tariff). The Service Agreement adds Citizens Utilities VED as a
customer under the Tariff.
PECO requests an effective date of September 23, 1999, for the
Service Agreement.
PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to
Citizens Utilities VED and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
10. PECO Energy Company
[Docket No. ER00-128-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, PECO Energy Company (PECO),
tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated September 23, 1999 with
NUI Energy Brokers, Inc. (NUIEB) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff
Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds NUIEB as a
customer under the Tariff.
PECO requests an effective date of September 23, 1999, for the
Service Agreement.
PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to NUIEB
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
11. PECO Energy Company
[Docket No. ER00-129-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, PECO Energy Company (PECO),
tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated September 23, 1999 with
Enron Energy Services, Inc. (EESI), under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff
Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds EESI as a
customer under the Tariff.
PECO requests an effective date of September 23, 1999, for the
Service Agreement.
PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to EESI
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
12. Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. Atlantic City Electric
Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, Delmarva Power & Light
Company,Arizona Public Service Company
[Docket No. ER00-130-000, ER00-132-000, ER00-131-000, ER00-133-000,
ER00-137-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, the above-mentioned
affiliated power producers and/or public utilities filed their
quarterly reports for the quarter ending September 30, 1999.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
13. FortisUS Energy Corporation
[Docket No. ER00-136-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, FortisUS Energy Corporation
(FortisUS) tendered for filing, pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal
Power Act, and Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, a Petition for
authorization to make sales of electric capacity and energy, including
certain ancillary services, at market-based rates and for related
waivers and blanket authorizations.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
14. Arizona Public Service Company
[Docket No. ER00-138-000]
That notice that on October 15, 1999, Arizona Public Service
Company (APS), tendered for filing a revised Contract Demand Exhibit A
to APS-FERC Rate Schedule No. 170 between APS and the Town of
Wickenburg (Wickenburg) for the Operating Year 1999-2000 through 2003-
2004.
Current rate and revenue levels are unaffected. No other
significant change in service to these or any other customer results
from the revisions proposed herein. No new or modifications to existing
facilities are required as a result of these revisions.
Copies of this filing have been served on the Town of Wickenburg
and the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Comment date: November 4, 1999, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
15. Commonwealth Edison Company
[Docket No. ER00-139-000]
Take notice that on October 15, 1999, Commonwealth Edison Company
(ComEd), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.15 of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.15, a Notice of
Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 22 between ComEd and Upper
Peninsula Power Company (UPP) under ComEd's Market-Based Rate Schedule
(FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 6).
ComEd requests an effective date of December 14, 1999, for the
cancellation.
ComEd served copies of the filing upon UPP.
Comment date: November 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 such 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 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. This filing may also be viewed
on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-
208-2222 for assistance).
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-28492 Filed 10-29-99; 8:45 am]
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