02-64. Southern California Water Company, Complainant, v. Mirant Americas Energy Marketing, L.P., Respondent; Notice of Complaint

December 27, 2001.

Take notice that on December 21, 2001, Southern California Water Company (SCWC) filed a Complaint against Mirant Americas Energy Marketing, L.P. (MAEM). SCWC requests that the Commission issue an order finding that a firm power purchase contract between SCWC and MAEM was not the product of a competitive wholesale power market and the rate charged by MAEM under this contract is unjust and unreasonable.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this filing should file a motion to intervene or protest 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). All such motions or protests must be filed on or before January 10, 2002. 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. Answers to the complaint shall also be due on or before January 10, 2002. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “RIMS” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Comments, 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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.