[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 151 (Thursday, August 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42026-42029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-21019]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. ER97-1421-002, et al.]
PEC Energy Marketing, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate
Regulation Filings
July 31, 1998.
Take notice that the following filings have been made with the
Commission
1. PEC Energy Marketing, Inc.
[Docket No. ER97-1431-002]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, PEC Energy Marketing, Inc. (PEC)
tendered for filing, pursuant to Rule 205, 18 CFR 385.205, an amendment
to its notice of change of circumstances filed on May 6, 1998, with
respect to its original petition for waivers and blanket approvals
under various regulations of the Commission and the order accepting its
FERC Electric Rate Schedule No.1 previously issued by the Commission.
PEC intends to engage in electric power and energy transactions at
retail in Maine and in the NEPOOL region. In transactions where PEC
sells electric energy, it proposes to make such sales on rates, terms
and conditions to be mutually agreed to with the purchasing party and
pursuant to the orders and
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regulations of applicable state public service commissions. As further
outlined in the notice of change of circumstances, PEC reports that it
is no longer an affiliate of GPU, Inc., a public utility holding
company and the parent company of Jersey Central Power & Light Company,
Metropolitan Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company. GPU,
Inc. no longer has any ownership interest in PEC. PEC is 100% owned by
Michael Polsky, an individual, through his affiliate, Polsky Energy
Company.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
2. Advance Energy Systems, Inc.
[Docket No. ER98-1992-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, 1998 Medical Area Total Energy
Plant, Inc. (MATEP) filed an amendment to a long-term service agreement
filed on June 26, 1998 between MATEP and MATEP LLC under MATEP's
market-based tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1. The
amendment reflects rates for services provided pursuant to the service
agreement. MATEP renews its request for an effective date on June 1,
1998 for the service agreement.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
3. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
[Docket No. ER98-3602-000]
Take notice that on July 2, 1998, Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Corporation (Central Hudson), tendered for filing proposed amendments
to the Form of Service Agreement For Retail Access of its Open Access
Transmission Tariff on file in Docket No. OA96-14-000 to implement
retail access to its system as required by orders of the New York
Public Service Commission. The details of the proposed amendments are
more fully described in Central Hudson's filing.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
4. Rochester Gas and Electric Corp.
[Docket No. ER98-3615-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric
Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission a request to withdraw the Service Agreement filed
between RG&E and Ontario Hydro in the above-reference proceeding.
A copy of the serviced agreement was served on the New York Public
Service Commission and Ontario Hydro.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
5. Pacific Gas and Electric Company
[Docket No. ER98-3915-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) tendered for filing a Notice of Termination for all Non-Firm
Open Access Transmission Tariff (OAT Tariff) Service Agreements
entitled ``Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission
Service'' (Service Agreements) between PG&E and Southern Energy Trading
and Marketing, Inc., Bonneville Power Administration Power Business,
AIG Trading Corporation, Arizona Public Service Company, Williams
Energy Services Company, Idaho Power Company, Aquila Power Corporation,
San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Citizens Lehman Power Sales, Cinergy
Operating Companies, Western Power Services, Inc., Salt River Project
PacifiCorp, Powerex, NorAm Energy Services, Inc., Equitable Power
Services Company, PanEnergy Trading and Market Services, L.L.C., PECO
Energy Company--Power Team, LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc., Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Southern California
Edison Company, Kansas City Power and Light Company, and Constellation
Power Sources.
The Service Agreements were entered into for the purpose of
providing non-firm point-to-point transmission service under the OAT
Tariff. The effective date of termination is March 31, 1998 in
compliance with the Commission's October 30, 1997 Order or such other
date that the Commission deems appropriate for termination. PG&E is
requesting any necessary waivers.
Copies of this filing have been served upon the affected customers,
all parties designated on the official service list compiled by FERC in
FERC Docket No. OA96-28-000 and the California Public Utilities
Commission.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
6. The Montana Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3916-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, The Montana Power Company
(Montana) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, a firm Point-To-Point Transmission
Service Agreement with Stone Container Corporation (Stone Container)
under Montana's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 5 (Open
Access Transmission Tariff).
A copy of the filing was served upon Stone Container.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
7. Texas Utilities Electric Company
[Docket No. ER98-3918-000]
Take notice that, on July 27, 1998, Texas Utilities Electric
Company (TU Electric) tendered for filing an executed Amendment to
Transmission Service Agreement (TSA Amendment) with Tex-La Electric
Cooperative of Texas, Inc. for service under TU Electric's Tariff for
Transmission Service To, From and Over Certain HVDC Interconnections.
TU Electric requests an effective date for the TSA Amendment that
will permit it to become effective on or before the service
commencement date under the TSA Amendment. Accordingly, TU Electric
seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of the
filing were served on Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc., as
well as the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
paragraph E at the end of this notice.
8. Kansas City Power & Light Company
[Docket No. ER98-3919-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Kansas City Power & Light
Company (KCPL) tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated July 17,
1998, between KCPL and PacifiCorp Power Marketing, Inc. KCPL proposes
an effective date of July 17, 1998, and requests waiver of the
Commission's notice requirement. This Agreement provides for Non-Firm
Power Sales Service.
In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above-
mentioned Service Agreement are pursuant to KCPL's compliance filing in
Docket No. ER94-1045.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
9. Kansas City Power & Light Company
[Docket No. ER98-3920-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Kansas City Power & Light
Company (KCPL) tendered for filing its report of transactions under
KCPL's GSS Tariff for the second quarter of 1998.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
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10. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
[Docket No. ER98-3921-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric
Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission an unexecuted copy of a service agreement and
network operating agreement between RG&E and the Village of
Spencerport, New York.
A copy of the service agreement was served on the New York Public
Service Commission and on the Village of Spencerport and its Counsel.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
11. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation
[Docket No. ER98-3922-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric
Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission an unexecuted copy of a service agreement and
network operating agreement between RG&E and the Village of Angelica,
New York.
RG&E respectfully requests that the service agreement and network
operating agreement be accepted as filed and that the Commission grant
waiver of the 60 day filing requirement and accept the service
agreement and network operating agreement effective July 1, 1998.
A copy of the service agreement was served on the New York Public
Service Commission and on the Village of Angelica and its Counsel.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
12. Northeast Utilities Service Company
[Docket No. ER98-3923-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Northeast Utilities Service
Company (NUSCO), on behalf of its operating affiliates, The Connecticut
Light and Power company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company,
Holyoke Water Power Company, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and
Public Service Company of New Hampshire, tendered for filing a Service
Agreement with Coral Power, L.L.C. (Coral) under the Northeast
Utilities System Companies' Sale for Resale Tariff No. 7 Market Based
Rates. NUSCO requests an effective date of August 1, 1998.
NUSCO states that a copy of its submission has been mailed or
delivered to Coral.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
paragraph E at the end of this notice.
13. South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
[Docket No. ER98-3924-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, South Carolina Electric & Gas
Company (SCE&G) submitted a service agreement establishing Morgan
Stanley Capital Group, Inc. (``MSCG'') as a customer under the terms of
SCE&G's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
SCE&G requests an effective date of one day subsequent to the
filing of the service agreement. Accordingly, SCE&G requests waiver of
the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served
upon MSCG and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
paragraph E at the end of this notice.
14. New England Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3925-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, New England Power Company (NEP)
tendered a supplement to an amendment to Granite State Electric
Company's service agreement under NEP's FERC Electric Tariff, Original
Volume No. 1. NEP requests an effective date for the Supplement of the
earlier of NEP's divestiture of certain of its generating assets or
sixty days from the date of filing.
Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph
E at the end of this notice.
15. MidCon Power Services Corp.
[Docket No. ER98-3927-000]
Take notice that MidCon Power Services Corp. (MPS), a broker and
marketer of electric power, has filed a notice of cancellation pursuant
to 18 CFR 35.15, as to a power sale and purchase agreement between MPS
and The Power Company of America, L.P. (PCA), dated December 22, 1997.
MPS has also filed a motion for waiver of the 60-day advance filing
requirement under 18 CFR 35.15, so as to permit MPS to terminate
service to PCA as of August 15, 1998.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
16. PECO Energy Company
[Docket No. ER98-3928-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, PECO Energy Company (PECO) filed
a Service Agreement dated July 13, 1998 with South Texas electric
Cooperative (SOUTH TEXAS) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original
Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds SOUTH TEXAS as a
customer under the Tariff.
PECO requests an effective date of July 13, 1998, for the Service
Agreement.
PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to SOUTH
TEXAS and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
paragraph E at the end of this notice.
17. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
[Docket No. ER98-3931-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas
Corporation (NYSEG) tendered for filing a request for approval of a
revised Form of Service Agreement under NYSEG's Open Access
Transmission Tariff (OATT) and other revisions to the OATT applicable
to all NYSEG customers who take service under its retail access
program. NYSEG also requested an order granting any necessary waivers,
including a waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice period.
The OATT modifications detailed in NYSEG's May 28, 1998, request
for approval of its form of service agreement for the retail access
program and for an order granting any necessary waivers are not
modified except as explicitly described in this filing.
With the instant filing, NYSEG seeks approval of rates specific to
ancillary services provided to unbundled retail access customers. NYSEG
requests an effective date of August 1, 1998, for the modifications to
the OATT described above. That date will coincide with the date
contemplated by the New York Public Service Commission (NY Commission)
for the implementation of NYSEG's retail access program. NYSEG has
served copies of the filing on the NY Commission and customers taking
service under the OATT.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
18. Virginia Electric and Power Co.
[Docket No. ER98-3932-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Virginia Electric and Power
Company tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of the unexecuted
Service Agreement with The Power Company of America, L.P. The canceled
service agreement has been designated as Service Agreement No. 80 under
FERC Electric Tariff First Revised Volume No. 4.
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Copies of the filing were served on The Power Company of America,
L.P., the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina
Utilities Commission.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
19. Inland Power & Light Co.
[Docket No. ER98-3933-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Inland Power & Light Company
(Inland) submitted for filing a Power Transfer Agreement between Inland
Power & Light Company and Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant
County, and an Asset Purchase Agreement between Inland Power & Light
Company and Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County
pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act, and section 35.12 of
the Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (18 CFR
35.12).
Inland requests that the agreements be accepted with a currently
effective date of August 17, 1998, and a retroactively effective date
for the Power Transfer Agreement of March 1, 1991.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
20. Clinton Energy Management Services, Inc.
[Docket No. ER98-3934-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Clinton Energy Management
Services, Inc. (Clinton Energy) tendered for filing and acceptance
Clinton Energy's Rate Schedule FERC No. 1; request for grant of certain
blanket approvals, including the authority to sell electricity at
market-based rates; and request for waiver of certain Commission
regulations.
Clinton Energy intends to engage in wholesale electric power and
energy purchases and sales as a marketer.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
21. Northern Indiana Public Service Company
[Docket No. ER98-3935-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Northern Indiana Public Service
Company tendered for filing its Transaction Report for short-term
transactions for the second quarter of 1998 pursuant to the
Commission's order issued January 10, 1997 in Northern Indiana Public
Service Company, 78 FERC para. 61,015 (1997).
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
22. Tucson Electric Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3936-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Tucson Electric Power Company
(Tucson), tendered for filing a Transaction Report regarding power
purchases and sales under its Market-Based Power Sales Tariff for
quarter ended June 30, 1998.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
23. Tucson Electric Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3938-000]
Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Tucson Electric Power Company
(Tucson), tendered for filing a Transaction Report regarding power
purchases and sales under its Market-Based Power Sales Tariff for
Affiliate Sales for quarter ended June 30, 1998.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
24. Entergy Services, Inc.
[Docket No. ER98-3939-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy
Services), on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States,
Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy
New Orleans, Inc. (collectively, the Entergy Operating Companies),
tendered for filing a Short-Term Market Rate Sales Agreement between
Entergy Services, as agent for the Entergy Operating Companies, and
Duke Louis-Dreyfus for the sales of power under Entergy Services' Rate
Schedule SP.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
25. Washington Water Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3942-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Washington Water Power Company
tendered for filing an executed Mutual Netting Agreement for allowing
arrangements of amounts which become due and owing to one Party to be
set off against amounts which are due and owing to the other Party with
The Power Company of America, L.P. WWP requests waiver of the notice
requirement and requests an effective date of July 1, 1998 for net
billing of transactions effective June 1, 1998.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
26. Central Main Power Company
[Docket No. ER98-3943-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Central Maine Power Company
(CMP) tendered for filing an executed service agreement for sale of
capacity and/or energy entered into with City of Holyoke Gas & Electric
Dept. Service will be provided pursuant to CMP's Wholesale Market
Tariff, designated rate schedule CMP's FERC Electric Tariff, Original
Volume No. 4.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
27. South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
[Docket No. ER98-3947-000]
Take notice that on July 28, 1998, South Carolina Electric & Gas
Company (SCE&G) submitted a service agreement establishing Entergy
Power Marketing Corporation (EPMC) as a customer under the terms of
SCE&G's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
SCE&G requests an effective date of one day subsequent to the
filing of the service agreement. Accordingly, SCE&G requests waiver of
the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served
upon EPMC and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
Comment date: August 17, 1998, 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.
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