01-31233. Central Vermont Public Service Corporation; Notice of Filing

December 13, 2001.

Take notice that on November 30, 2001, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (CVPS) tendered for filing a letter stating that CVPS will not file a Forecast 2002 Cost Report for FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 4, since there are no customers expected to take such service.

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 December 21, 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 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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.