97-5259. Intent To Formulate Revised Power Marketing Policy Kerr-Philpott System of Projects  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 9763]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-5259]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    Southeastern Power Administration
    
    
    Intent To Formulate Revised Power Marketing Policy Kerr-Philpott 
    System of Projects
    
    AGENCY: Southeastern Power Administration, DOE.
    
    ACTION: Notice.
    
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    SUMMARY: Pursuant to its Procedure for Public Participation in the 
    Formulation of Marketing Policy published in the Federal Register of 
    July 6, 1978, Southeastern intends to revise its marketing policy for 
    future disposition of power from its Kerr-Philpott System of Projects. 
    The current power marketing policy published on July 29, 1985, for the 
    Southeastern Power Administration's (Southeastern) Kerr-Philpott System 
    is reflected in contracts for the sale of system power which are 
    maintained in Southeastern's headquarter's offices. Proposals and 
    recommendations for consideration in formulating the proposed revised 
    marketing policy are solicited, as are requests for further information 
    or consultation.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: Comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 1997.
    
    ADDRESSES: Five copies of written proposals or recommendations should 
    be submitted to the Administrator, Southeastern Power Administration, 
    Elberton, Georgia 30635, (706) 213-3800.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Charles A. Borchardt, Administrator, Southeastern Power Administration, 
    Elberton, Georgia 30635, (706) 213-3800.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A ``Final Power Marketing Policy for the 
    Kerr-Philpott System of Projects'' was developed and published in the 
    Federal Register on July 29, 1985, 50 FR 30752 by Southeastern. 
    Transmission contracts under this policy were effective with Virginia 
    Electric and Power Company (VEPCO) and Carolina Power & Light Company 
    (CP&L) on February 1, 1987, and Appalachian Power Company (APCO) on 
    June 30, 1987.
    
        The Kerr-Philpott System consists of two projects, the John H. Kerr 
    and the Philpott project. The power from the projects is currently 
    marketed to Preference Customers located in the service areas of VEPCO, 
    CP&L and APCO. The policy establishes the marketing area for system 
    power and deals with the utilization of area utility systems for 
    essential purposes. The policy also deals with wholesale rates, resale 
    rates, and conservation measures.
        Under Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 825s), 
    Southeastern is responsible for the transmission and disposition of 
    electric power and energy from reservoir projects operated by the 
    Department of Army. Southeastern has negotiated transmission contracts 
    with area utilities described previously under this authority. To pay 
    the transmission fees under these contracts to area utilities 
    Southeastern must obtain an appropriation each year in a budget 
    approved by Congress and the President. Because of budget constraints, 
    Southeastern has had difficulty in obtaining these appropriations. This 
    difficulty has compelled Southeastern to consider selling the 
    government power at the bus bar of the projects. Southeastern requests 
    comments on this change in its marketing policy. The current policy 
    does not contemplate such a disposition of the power from the projects.
    
        Issued in Elberton, Georgia, February 20, 1997.
    Charles A. Borchardt,
    Administrator.
    [FR Doc. 97-5259 Filed 3-3-97; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 6450-01-M
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
03/04/1997
Department:
Southeastern Power Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
97-5259
Dates:
Comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 1997.
Pages:
9763-9763 (1 pages)
PDF File:
97-5259.pdf