99-3737. Empresa Guaracachi S.A., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 7870-7873]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-3737]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    [Docket No. EG99-70-000, et al.]
    
    
    Empresa Guaracachi S.A., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
    Regulation Filings
    
    February 9, 1999.
        Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
    Commission:
    
    1. Empresa Guaracachi S.A.
    
    [Docket No. EG99-70-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 3, 1999, Empresa Electrica Guaracachi 
    Sociedad Anonima (Empresa Guaracachi S.A. or Applicant), filed with the 
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for redetermination 
    of exempt wholesale generator (EWG) status pursuant to Part 365 of the 
    Commission's regulations. Applicant was originally determined to be an 
    EWG on September 18, 1995. Empresa Guaracachi S.A., .72 FERC para. 
    61,250 (1995). Applicant, a Bolivian corporation, states that is sole 
    business purpose is to own and operate electric generating facilities 
    in the Republic of Bolivia.
        Comment date: March 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
    E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its 
    consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or 
    accuracy of the application.
    
    2. Woodstock Hills L.L.C.
    
    [Docket No. EG99-71-000]
    
        On February 2, 1999, Woodstock Hills L.L.C. (Woodstock), 191 W. 5th 
    Street, Cottonwood, Minnesota 56229, filed with the Federal Energy 
    Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
    wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's 
    regulations.
        Woodstock will own and operate an approximate 10.2 megawatt 
    windpowered electric generation facility (Facility) in Woodstock, 
    Minnesota. Woodstock will sell the electric output of the Facility 
    exclusively at wholesale. The Facility will be located in proximity to 
    the transmission facilities of Northern States Power Company, and the 
    Facility will include only those interconnecting transmission 
    facilities necessary to effect sales of electric energy at wholesale.
        Comment date: March 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
    E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its 
    consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or 
    accuracy of the application.
    
    3. Hydro Investors, Inc., v. Trafalgar Power, Inc., Trafalgar 
    Power, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. EL99-26-000, QF87-499-001, QF87-500-001, QF87-501-001, 
    QF88-413-001, QF88-414-001, QF88-415-001, and QF88-416-001]
    
        On February 4, 1999, Hydro Investors, Inc. (HII), tendered for 
    filing a petition in opposition to the Commission's treatment of its 
    request to revoke QF certification as a request for declaratory relief. 
    HII has not paid a filing fee for the filing of a request for 
    declaratory order. In its February 4, 1999 pleading, HII asks the 
    Commission to find that its request to revoke QF certification is not 
    in the nature of a request for declaratory order and asks that the 
    Commission act on its request for revocation of QF status without the 
    payment of a fee.
        Comment date: March 17, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
    E at the end of this notice.
    
    4. U.S. Power & Light, Inc., ENMAR Corporation, Ocean Energy 
    Services, Inc., and Stand Energy Corporation
    
    [Docket Nos. ER96-105-013, ER99-254-001, ER96-588-008 and ER95-362-016]
    
        Take notice that on February 3, 1999, the above-mentioned power 
    marketers filed quarterly reports with the Commission in the above-
    mentioned proceedings for information only. These filings are available 
    for public inspection and copying in the Public Reference Room or on 
    the internet under Records Information Management System (RIMS) for 
    viewing and downloading.
    
    5. Hydro Investors, Inc. v. Trafalgar Power, Inc., Trafalgar Power, 
    Inc. and Christine Falls Corporation
    
    [Docket Nos. EL99-26-000, QF87-499-001, QF87-500-001, QF87-500-001, 
    QF87-501-001, QF88-413-001, QF88-414-001, QF88-415-001, and QF88-416-
    001]
    
        On February 4, 1999, Hydro Investors, Inc. (HII), filed a petition 
    in which it requests that the Commission declare that the above-
    referenced facilities do not meet the ownership requirements for 
    qualifying status under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies act of 
    1978 (PURPA) and the Commission's regulations implementing PURPA. HII 
    requests that the Commission revoke the QF status of those facilities.
        Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
    E at the end of this notice.
    
    6. PSEG Energy Technologies Incorporated, Aquila Power Corporation, 
    AES Power, Inc., Watt Works, L.L.C. and Stalwart Power Company
    
    [Docket Nos. ER97-2176-008, ER95-216-020, ER94-890-020, ER97-2592-007 
    and ER97-3089-001]
    
        Take notice that on February 2, 1999, the above-mentioned power 
    marketers filed quarterly reports with the Commission in the above-
    mentioned proceedings for information only. These filings are available 
    for public inspection and copying in the Public Reference Room or on 
    the internet under Records Information Management System (RIMS) for 
    viewing and downloading.
    
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    7. Environmental Resources Trust, Inc., Nine Energy Services, LLC, 
    Entergy Power Marketing Corp., Enserch Energy Services, Inc., CNG 
    Power Services Corporation, DTE-Co Energy L.L.C., Duke/Louis 
    Dreyfus, L.L.C., Bonneville Fuels Management Corporation, AEP Power 
    Marketing, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Energy Marketing, Inc., TransAlta 
    Energy Marketing Corp., TransAlta Energy Marketing (U.S.) Inc., and 
    People's Electric Corporation
    
    [Docket Nos. ER98-3233-002, ER98-1915-003, ER95-1615-016, ER98-895-004, 
    ER94-1554-019, ER97-3835-005, ER96-108-016, ER96-659-012, ER96-2495-
    009, ER96-2525-001, ER96-1316-011, ER98-3184-002, and ER98-3719-001]
    
        Take notice that on February 1, 1999, the above-mentioned power 
    marketers filed quarterly reports with the Commission in the above-
    mentioned proceedings for information only. These filings are available 
    for public inspection and copying in the Public Reference Room or on 
    the internet under Records Information Management System (RIMS) for 
    viewing and downloading.
    
    8. StratErgy, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1410-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 5, 1999, StratErgy, Inc., tendered for 
    filing an amendment to the petition filed on January 21, 1999, 
    StratErgy, Inc., a power marketer organized under the laws of 
    Massachusetts, has petitioned the Commission for acceptance of its 
    market-based rate schedule, waiver of the 60-day notice requirement, 
    and waiver of certain requirements under Subparts B and C of Part 35 of 
    the Commission's Regulations.
        Comment date: February 25, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    9. Idaho Power Company, South Carolina Electric and Gas Company, 
    and Consolidated Water Power Company
    
    [Docket Nos. ER99-1671-000, ER99-1688-000, and ER99-1689-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 2, 1999, the above-referenced public 
    utilities filed their quarterly transaction reports for the quarter 
    ending December 31, 1998.
        Comment date: February 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    10. Midwest Energy, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1707-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 3, 1999, the above-referenced public 
    utility filed its quarterly transaction reports for the quarters ending 
    September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1998.
        Comment date: February 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    11. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1709-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Southern Indiana Gas and 
    Electric Company (SIGECO), tendered for filing a service agreement for 
    Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service under Part II of its 
    Transmission Services Tariff with NorAm Energy Services, Inc.
        Copies of the filing were served upon each of the parties to each 
    service agreement.
        SIGECO requests waiver of the 60-day prior notice requirement to 
    allow the service agreement to become effective as of January 7, 1999.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    12. Wisconsin Power & Light Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1710-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Wisconsin Power & Light 
    Company (WPL), tendered for filing a Certificate of Cancellation, 
    terminating Rate Schedule FERC No. 135.
        WPL's customer has canceled the existing power supply agreement 
    with WPL in accordance with its terms. Service from a new provider will 
    begin on March 1, 1999.
        WPL requests an effective date of March 1, 1999, for the 
    cancellation.
        WPL indicates that copies of the filing have been provided to the 
    customer and to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    13. Public Service Company of New Mexico
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1711-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Public Service Company of New 
    Mexico (PNM), tendered for filing Notice of Termination of the Amended 
    and Restated Contract for Electric Service between PNM and Texas-New 
    Mexico Power Company (PNM Rate Schedule FERC No. 77), dated April 29, 
    1988.
        Termination of that Contract is to be effective as of January 1, 
    1999. PNM requests waiver of the applicable notice requirements.
        PNM's filing is available for public inspection at its offices in 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico.
        Copies of the filing have been served upon Texas-New Mexico Power 
    Company and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
        Comment date: February 24 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    14. Somerset Power LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1712-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Somerset Power LLC, tendered 
    for filing pursuant to Rule 205, 18 CFR 385.205, a petition for waivers 
    and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission and 
    for an order accepting its FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, to be 
    effective upon closing of its purchase of the Somerset Generating 
    Station, which is scheduled to occur on or before March 31, 1999.
        Somerset Power LLC intends to sell electric power and ancillary 
    services at wholesale. In transactions where Somerset Power LLC sells 
    electric energy or ancillary services, it proposes to make such sales 
    on rates, terms, and conditions to be mutually agreed to with the 
    purchasing party. Rate Schedule No. 1, provides for the sale of energy, 
    capacity and ancillary services at agreed prices.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    15. Bangor Hydro-Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1713-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company 
    (Bangor), tendered for filing a service agreement for the assignment or 
    transfer of transmission rights with Penobscot Hydro, L.L.C.
        Bangor requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
    requirements to that the Service Agreement can become effective on 
    January 25, 1999.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    16. Lake Road Generating Company, L.P.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1714-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Lake Road Generating Company, 
    L.P. (Lake Road), 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 capacity and energy, 
    including certain ancillary services, at market-based rates. Lake Road 
    plans to construct a nominally rated 792 MW natural gas-fired, combined 
    cycle power plant in the Town of Killingly, Connecticut. Three 345 kV 
    interconnection lines will
    
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    extend approximately 100-750 feet from the step-up transformers 
    adjacent to the three generators comprising the project to a switchyard 
    to be built at the project site. At the switchyard, the project will 
    interconnect with Northeast Utilities' existing 345 kV Card Street--
    Sherman Road transmission line #347.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    17. Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1715-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Central Vermont Public 
    Service Corporation (Central Vermont), tendered for filing an 
    unexecuted Service Agreement with PG&E Energy Trading under its FERC 
    Electric Tariff No. 5. The tariff provides for the sale by Central 
    Vermont of capacity, energy, and/or resold transmission capacity at or 
    below Central Vermont's fully allocated costs.
        Central Vermont requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to 
    permit the service agreement to become effective on February 5, 1999.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    18. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1716-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, New York State Electric & Gas 
    Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing Service Agreements between 
    NYSEG and Select Energy, Inc., Enron Power Marketing, Avista Energy, 
    Inc., and PP&L Energy Plus Co., (Customer). These Service Agreements 
    specify that the Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and conditions 
    of the NYSEG open access transmission tariff filed July 9, 1997 and 
    effective on November 27, 1997, in Docket No. ER97-2353-000].
        NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
    requirements and an effective date of February 1, 1999, for the Service 
    Agreements.
        NYSEG has served copies of the filing on The New York State Public 
    Service Commission and on the Customer.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    19. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1717-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 
    (Puget Sound), tendered for filing a proposed amendment dated as of 
    January 17, 1997, to Rate Schedule FERC No. 82. Puget Sound states that 
    the amendment provides for an exchange in kind of electric transmission 
    services between Puget Sound and the United States Department of Navy 
    (the Navy).
        A copy of the filing was served upon the Navy.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    20. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1718-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 
    tendered for filing an executed Amendment No. 1, to Agreement Providing 
    for Termination of Agreement for Assignment and for Exchange of Power 
    (the Amendment) with Public Utility District No. 1, of Grays Harbor 
    County, Washington (District).
        A copy of the filing was served on the District.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    21. The Legacy Group, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1719-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, The Legacy Group, Inc. 
    (Legacy), petitioned the Commission for acceptance of Legacy's Rate 
    Schedule FERC No. 1; the granting of certain blanket approvals, 
    including the authority to sell electricity at market-based rates; and 
    the waiver of certain Commission Regulations.
        Legacy intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy 
    purchases and sales as a marketer. Legacy is not in the business of 
    generating or transmitting electric power.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    22. Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1720-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Central Vermont Public 
    Service Corporation (Central Vermont), tendered for filing an 
    unexecuted Service Agreement with PG&E Energy Trading and an unexecuted 
    Service Agreement with Sithe Power Marketing, Inc., under its FERC 
    Electric Tariff No. 8 (market-based rates).
        Central Vermont respectfully requests that the Commission waive its 
    60-day notice requirement to permit each Service Agreement to become 
    effective February 5, 1999.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    23. Alliant Services Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1721-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Alliant Services Company 
    (Alliant), tendered for filing executed Service Agreements for firm and 
    Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service, establishing Southwestern 
    Public Service Company as a point-to-point Transmission Customer under 
    the terms of the Alliant Services Company transmission tariff.
        Alliant Services Company requests an effective date of January 11, 
    1999, and accordingly, seeks waiver of the Commission's notice 
    requirements.
        A copy of this filing has been served upon the Illinois Commerce 
    Commission, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, the Iowa 
    Department of Commerce, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    24. Williams Energy Marketing & Trading Company
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1722-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Williams Energy Marketing & 
    Trading Company (WEM&T), (formerly Williams Services Company), tendered 
    for filling Notice of Succession under Section 35.16 of the 
    Commission's Regulations under the Federal Power Act to succeed to 
    Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, as revised, of Williams Energy Services 
    Company (WESCO), effective November 12, 1998, as well as all other rate 
    schedules filed by any party to which WESCO has been a party.
        A copy of the notice is on filed with the Secretary and open for 
    inspection.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    25. Florida Power Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1723-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Florida Power Corporation 
    (FPC), tendered for filing a revised Exhibit C to the Agreement between 
    Florida Power Corporation and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., for 
    Supplemental Resale Service, Transmission/ Distribution service and 
    Load Following Service.
        A copy of this filing has been sent to Seminole Electric 
    Cooperative.
        Comment date: February 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
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    26. Duke Energy Morro Bay, LLC, Duke Energy Moss Landing, LLC
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1745-000, Docket No. ER99-1746-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 1, 1999, the above-referenced public 
    utilities filed their quarterly transaction reports for the quarter 
    ending December 31, 1998.
        Comment date: February 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    27. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER99-1754-000]
    
        Take notice that on February 4, 1999, Wisconsin Public Service 
    Corporation (WPSC), tendered for filing executed Service Agreements 
    with New Energy Ventures, Inc., and Manitowoc Public Utilities, a 
    request for withdrawal of previously filed service agreements and 
    Attachments E and I, providing for transmission service under FERC 
    Electric Tariff, Volume No. 1.
        Comment date: February 24, 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 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 these filings are on file with 
    the Commission and are available for public inspection.
    David P. Boergers,
    Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 99-3737 Filed 2-16-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
02/17/1999
Department:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
99-3737
Dates:
March 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the application.
Pages:
7870-7873 (4 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. EG99-70-000, et al.
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