96-2443. Arizona Public Service Company, et al. Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 4423-4426]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-2443]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    [Docket No. EL96-25-000, et al.]
    
    
    Arizona Public Service Company, et al. Electric Rate and 
    Corporate Regulation Filings
    
    January 29, 1996
        Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
    Commission:
    
    1. Arizona Public Service Company
    
    [Docket No. EL96-25-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 18, 1995, Arizona Public Service 
    Company (the ``Company'') tendered for filing a request for waiver of 
    the Commission's Fuel Adjustment Clause (FAC) Regulations as outlined 
    in 18 CFR 35.14, 35.19(a) and to the extent necessary under Sec. 35.3. 
    Additionally, the Company has included a report on the refunds of 
    overbilled amounts to wholesale customers through the FAC, and has 
    filed revised rate sheets reflecting these revisions to the FAC.
        Copies of this filing have been served upon the affected parties as 
    follows:
    
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                                                                    APS-FPC/
                                                                      FERC  
                             Customer name                            rate  
                                                                    schedule
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    Electrical District No. 3 (ED-3)..............................        12
    Tohono O'odham Utility Authority (TOUA).......................        52
    Welton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District (Welton-Mohawk)        58
    Arizona Power Authority (APA).................................        59
    Colorado River Indian Irrigation Project (CRIIP)..............        65
    Electrical District No. 1 (ED-1)..............................        68
    Town of Wickenburg (Wickenburg)...............................        74
    Southern California Edison Company (SCE)......................       120
    Electrical District No. 6 (ED-6)..............................       126
    Electrical District No. 7 (ED-7)..............................       128
    City of Page (Page)...........................................       134
    Electrical District No. 8 (ED-8)..............................       140
    Aguila Irrigation District (AID)..............................       141
    McMullen Valley Water Conservation and Drainage District (MVD)       142
    Tonopah Irrigation District (TID).............................       143
    Citizens Utilities Citizens)..................................       149
    Harquahala Valley Power District (HED)........................       153
    Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BID)........       155
    Roosevelt Irrigation District (RID)...........................       158
    Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation District (MCMWCD)       168
    City of Williams (Williams)...................................       192
    San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project (SCIIP)..................       201
    The California Public Utilities Commission and the Arizona              
     Corporation Commission.                                                
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        Comment date: February 14, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    2. El Paso Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER89-620-001]
    
        Take notice that December 14, 1995, El Paso Electric Company 
    tendered for filing its compliance filing in the above-referenced 
    docket.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    3. MG Electric Power, Inc. Howell Power Systems, Inc. Morgan Stanley 
    Capital Group Inc. Mid-American Resources, Inc. Western States Power 
    Providers and Greenwich Energy Partners L.P.
    
    [Docket No. ER93-839-002, ER94-178-008, ER94-1384-008, No. ER95-78-001, 
    ER95-1459-002 ER96-116-001 (not consolidated)]
    
        Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
    with the Commission and are on file and available for inspection and 
    copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
        On January 17, 1996, MG Electric Power, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's October 19, 1993 order in 
    Docket No. ER93-839-000.
        On January 16 1996, Howell Power Systems, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's January 14, 1994 order in 
    Docket No. ER94-178-000.
        On January 18 1996, Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's November 8, 1994 order in 
    Docket No. ER94-1384-000.
        On December 22, 1995, Mid-American Resources, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's November 21, 1994 order in 
    Docket No. ER95-78-000.
        On January 16, 1996, Western States Power Providers, Inc. filed 
    certain information as required by the Commission's October 10, 1995 
    order in Docket No. ER95-1459-000.
        On January 18, 1996, Greenwich Energy Partners L.P. filed certain 
    information as required by the 
    
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    Commission's December 20, 1995 order in Docket No. ER96-116-000.
    
    4. NorAm Energy Services, Inc., Sonat Power Marketing, Inc., J.L. 
    Walker and Associates, National Fuel Resources, Inc., Utility Trade 
    Corporation, Industrial Energy Applications, Inc., and Pennunion Energy 
    Services, L.L.C.
    
    [Docket No. ER94-1247-007, ER95-1050-002, ER95-1261-002, ER95-1374-001, 
    ER95-1382-002, ER95-1465-001, ER95-1511-001 (not consolidated)]
    
        Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
    with the Commission and are on file and available for inspection and 
    copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
        On January 24, 1996, NorAm Energy Services, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's July 25, 1994 order in 
    Docket No. ER94-1247-000.
        On January 22, 1996, Sonat Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's August 18, 1995 order in 
    Docket No. ER95-1050-000.
        On January 17, 1996, J.L. Walker and Associates filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's August 7, 1995 order in 
    Docket No. ER95-1261-000.
        On January 18, 1996, National Fuel Resources, Inc. filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's September 7, 1995 order in 
    Docket No. ER95-1374-000.
        On January 17, 1996, The Utility Trade Corporation filed certain 
    information as required by the Commission's August 25, 1995 order in 
    Docket No. ER95-1382-000.
        On January 22, 1996, Industrial Energy Applications, Inc. filed 
    certain information as required by the Commission's August 25, 1995 
    order in Docket No. ER95-1465-000.
        On January 23, 1996, Pennunion Energy Services, L.L.C. filed 
    certain information as required by the Commission's September 11, 1995 
    order in Docket No. ER95-1511-000.
    
    5. E Prime Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER95-1269-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 24, 1996, E Prime Inc. tendered for 
    filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
        Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    6. Arizona Public Service Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-513-000]
    
        Take notice that on December 29, 1995, Arizona Public Service 
    Company tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
    docket.
        Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    7. Century Power Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER96-768-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 3, 1996, Century Power Corporation 
    tendered for filing a letter confirming that it conveyed its remaining 
    8.2% ownership interest in San Juan Unit No. 3 to Tri-State Generation 
    and Transmission Association, Inc. on the scheduled date for closing of 
    the sale--January 2, 1996, and that, as of that date, Century's rights 
    under the Assumption Agreement and the Amended and Restated 
    Interconnection Agreement were assigned to Tri-State.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    8. Cinergy Services, Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER96-798-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
    (Cinergy), tendered for filing on behalf of its operating companies, 
    The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company (CG&E) and PSI Energy, Inc. 
    (PSI), an Interchange Agreement, dated January 1, 1996, between 
    Cinergy, CG&E, PSI and Engelhard Power Marketing, Inc. (ENGELHARD).
        The Interchange Agreement provides for the following service 
    between Cinergy and ENGELHARD:
    
    1. Exhibit B--Power Sales by ENGELHARD
    2. Exhibit C--Power Sales by Cinergy
    
        Cinergy and ENGELHARD have requested an effective date of February 
    1, 1996.
        Copies of the filing were served on Engelhard Power Marketing, 
    Inc., the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the Kentucky Public 
    Service Commission, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the 
    Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
        Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    9. Tucson Electric Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-799-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Tucson Electric Power Company 
    (Tucson), tendered for filing a Service Agreement (the Agreement), 
    effective as of December 8, 1995 with KN Marketing Inc. (KN). The 
    Agreement provides for the sale by Tucson to KN of economy energy from 
    time to time at negotiated rates in accordance with Service Schedule A 
    of Tucson's Coordination Tariff, Volume 1, Docket No. ER94-1437-000. 
    Tucson requests an effective date of December 8, 1995, and therefore 
    requests all applicable waivers.
        Copies of this filing have been served upon all parties affected by 
    this proceeding.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    10. Tucson Electric Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-800-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Tucson Electric Power Company 
    (Tucson), tendered for filing a Service Agreement (the Agreement), 
    effective as of December 26, 1995 with Industrial Energy Applications, 
    Inc. (IEA). The Agreement provides for the sale by Tucson to IEA of 
    economy energy from time to time at negotiated rates in accordance with 
    Service Schedule A of Tucson's Coordination Tariff, Volume 1, Docket 
    No. ER94-1437-000. Tucson requests an effective date of December 26, 
    1995, and therefore requests at applicable waivers.
        Copies of this filing have been served upon all parties affected by 
    this proceeding.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    11. Northeast Utilities Service Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-801-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Northeast Utilities Service 
    Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement and a 
    Certificate of Concurrence with the Washington Electric Cooperative 
    (WEC) under the NU System Companies' System Power Sales/Exchange Tariff 
    No. 6.
        NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to WEC.
        NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective on 
    February 1, 1996.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    12. Northeast Utilities Service Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-802-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Northeast Utilities Service 
    Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Rainbow 
    Energy Marketing Corporation (Rainbow) under the NU System Companies' 
    System Power Sales/Exchange Tariff No. 6.
        Rainbow also filed a Certificate of Concurrence as it relates to 
    exchange transactions under the Tariff.
        NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to Rainbow. 
    
    
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        NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective sixty 
    (60) days following the Commissions receipt of the filing.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    13. Duke Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-803-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Duke Power Company (Duke), 
    tendered for filing Transmission Service Agreements (TSAs) between 
    Duke, on its own behalf and acting as agent for its wholly-owned 
    subsidiary, Nantahala Power and Light Company, and Commonwealth Edison 
    Company (Commonwealth). Duke states that the TSAs set out the 
    transmission arrangements under which Duke will provide Commonwealth 
    firm transmission service and non-firm transmission service under its 
    Transmission Service Tariff.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    14. Duke Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-804-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Duke Power Company (Duke), 
    tendered for filing a Transmission Service Agreement (TSA) between 
    Duke, on its own behalf and acting as agent for its wholly-owned 
    subsidiary, Nantahala Power and Light Company, and Rainbow Energy 
    Marketing Corporation (Rainbow). Duke states that the TSA sets out the 
    transmission arrangements under which Duke will provide Rainbow non-
    firm transmission service under its Transmission Service Tariff.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    15. Duke Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-805-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Duke Power Company (Duke or 
    Company), tendered for filing the Fourth Amendments to the 
    Interconnection Agreements (Amendments) dated September 29, 1995, 
    between the Company and North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 
    (NCMPA) and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA). Duke, NCMPA and 
    PMPA are some of the joint owners of the Catawba Nuclear Station. Under 
    the terms of the Interconnection Agreements, Duke interconnects its 
    generation and transmission system with the Catawba Nuclear Station, 
    wheels electric power and energy to the members of the other joint 
    owners, provides supplemental capacity and energy in excess of that 
    provided by the owners' ownership interest, and provides back-up 
    services. Duke states that these Amendments clarify how certain 
    calculations will be made under the Interconnection Agreements and 
    resolve certain other items of dispute.
        Duke states that the Interconnection Agreements are on file with 
    the Commission and have been designated as follows:
    
    Rate Schedule FERC No. 271 (NCMPA)
    Rate Schedule FERC No. 276 (PMPA)
    
        Copies of this filing were mailed to NCMPA, PMPA, the North 
    Carolina Utilities Commission, and the South Carolina Public Service 
    Commission.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    16. Pennsylvania Power & Light Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-806-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Pennsylvania Power & Light 
    Company (PP&L), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission two Service Agreements (the Agreements) between PP&L and 
    MidCon Power Services Corp., dated December 20, 1995, and (2) Louis 
    Dreyfus Electric Power Inc., dated January 11, 1996.
        The Agreements supplement a Short Term Capacity and Energy Sales 
    umbrella tariff approved by the Commission in Docket No. ER95-782-000 
    on June 21, 1995.
        In accordance with the policy announced in Prior Notice and Filing 
    Requirements Under Part II of the Federal Power Act, 64 FERC para. 
    61,139, clarified and reh'g granted in part and denied in part, 65 FERC 
    para. 61,081 (1993). PP&L requests the Commission to make the Agreement 
    effective as of the date of execution of each, because service will be 
    provided under an umbrella tariff and each service agreement is filed 
    within 30 days after the commencement of service. In accordance with 18 
    CFR 35.11, PP&L has requested waiver of the sixty-day notice period in 
    18 CFR 35.2(e). PP&L has also requested waiver of certain filing 
    requirements for information previously filed with the Commission in 
    Docket NO. ER95-782-000.
        PP&L states that a copy of its filing was provided to the customers 
    involved and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    17. The Washington Water Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-807-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Washington Water Power 
    Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.12, Amendment No. 2 to its Agreement 
    with the Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County, Washington for 
    the sale of 100 MW of firm capacity and energy, and 150 MW of winter 
    season peaking capacity and associated energy.
        WWP requests that the Commission accept the Amendment for filing 
    effective January 1, 1996 and waive the 60-day notice requirement. A 
    copy of the filing has been served upon Clark. No other entities are a 
    party to this contract and no customers will be adversely effected by 
    the granting of this waiver.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    18. The Montana Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-808-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Montana Power Company 
    (Montana), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, a Service Agreement with Jpower, 
    Inc. (Jpower) under FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, 
    a revised Index of Purchasers under said Tariff, and a Certificate of 
    Concurrence from Jpower.
        A copy of the filing was served upon Jpower.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    19. The Montana Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-809-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Montana Power Company 
    (Montana), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.12, as an initial rate schedule, a 
    Unit Contingent Capacity and Associated Energy Sales Agreement Between 
    Montana and Industrial Energy Applications, Inc. (IEA).
        A copy of the filing was served upon IEA.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    20. Louisville Gas and Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-810-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Louisville Gas and Electric 
    Company, 
    
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    tendered for filing copies of service agreements between Louisville Gas 
    and Electric Company and Enron Power Marketing, Inc. under Rate GSS.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    21. Louisville Gas and Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-811-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Louisville Gas and Electric 
    Company, tendered for filing copies of service agreements between 
    Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Noram Energy Services, Inc. 
    under Rate GSS.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    22. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
    
    [Docket No. ER96-812-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, New York State Electric & Gas 
    Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing pursuant to 35.12 of the 
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 
    18 CFR 35.12, as an initial rate schedule, an agreement with Long 
    Sault, Inc. (Long Sault). The agreement provides a mechanism pursuant 
    to which the parties can enter into separately scheduled transactions 
    under which NYSEG will sell to Long Sault and Long Sault will purchase 
    from NYSEG either capacity and associated energy or energy only as the 
    parties may mutually agree.
        NYSEG requests that the agreement become effective on January 17, 
    1996, so that the parties may, if mutually agreeable, enter into 
    separately scheduled transactions under the agreement. NYSEG has 
    requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
        NYSEG served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
    Service Commission and Long Sault.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    23. The Montana Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-813-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Montana Power Company 
    (Montana), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, as a change in rate schedule, 
    Supplements to Rate Schedule FERC No. 175, the General Transfer 
    Agreement between The Montana Power Company and the Bonneville Power 
    Administration (Bonneville).
        A copy of the filing was served upon Bonneville.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    24. San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-814-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, San Diego Gas & Electric 
    Company (SDG&E), tendered for filing and acceptance, pursuant to 18 CFR 
    35.12, an Interchange Agreement (Agreement) between SDG&E and Eastex 
    Power Marketing, Inc. (Eastex).
        SDG&E requests that the Commission allow the Agreement to become 
    effective on the 4th day of March 1996 or at the earliest possible 
    date.
        Copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities 
    Commission of the State of California and Eastex.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    25. UtiliCorp United Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER96-815-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
    tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains 
    Energy-Kansas, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
    Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Cinergy. The Service 
    Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by WestPlains 
    Energy-Kansas to Cinergy pursuant to the tariff.
        UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to permit 
    the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    26. UtiliCorp United Inc.
    
    [Docket No. ER96-816-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
    tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, Missouri 
    Public Service, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
    Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 10, with Cinergy. The Service 
    Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by Missouri 
    Public Service to Cinergy pursuant to the tariff.
        UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit 
    the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    27. The Washington Water Power Company
    
    [Docket No. ER96-817-000]
    
        Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Washington Water Power 
    Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
    Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.12, Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 
    2 to their fifteen year Agreement with Puget Sound Power and Light 
    Company. This agreement, originally executed in 1988, is for the sale 
    of 100 MW of capacity and 75 MW of energy. Also submitted for filing 
    was a revised contract rate to be charged to Puget.
        WWP requests that the Commission accept the Amendments and revised 
    contract rate for filing, effective April 1, 1995 and waive the 60-day 
    notice requirement. A copy of the filing has been served upon Puget. No 
    other entities are a party to this contract and no customers will be 
    adversely affected by the granting of this waiver.
        Comment date: February 12, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
    Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
    
    Standard Paragraph
    
        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 this filing are on file with the 
    Commission and are available for public inspection.
    Lois D. Cashell,
    Secretary.
    [FR Doc. 96-2443 Filed 2-5-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
    
    

Document Information

Published:
02/06/1996
Department:
Energy Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
96-2443
Dates:
February 14, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
Pages:
4423-4426 (4 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. EL96-25-000, et al.
PDF File:
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