02-17386. Conectiv Bethlehem, Inc.; Notice of Reapplication for Commission Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status

July 3, 2002.

Take notice that on June 24, 2002, Conectiv Bethlehem, Inc. (CBI) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), a reapplication for exempt wholesale generator (EWG) status pursuant to Section 32(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA). The reapplication supplements and reaffirms CBI's original application submitted on August 3, 2001 in Docket No. EG01-278-000.

Copies of the filing were served upon the affected state regulatory commissions and the service list in Docket No. EG01-278-000.

Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file 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). 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. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may 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). 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.

Comment Date: July 15, 2002.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.