[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 3926-3929] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-2218] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EG96-30-000, et al.] Ventway Pty Ltd., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings January 26, 1996. Take notice that the following filings have been made with the Commission: 1. Ventway Pty Ltd. [Docket No. EG96-30-000] On January 19, 1996, Ventway Pty Ltd. (``Applicant''), with its principal office at AMP Place, Level 22, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4001, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the ``Commission'') an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations. Applicant states that it will own and/or operate an undivided interest in an electric generating facility and adjacent brown coal mine located in Victoria, Australia. Comment date: February 13, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. The commission will limit its consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the application. 2. Eclipse Energy Inc.; AIG Trading Corporation; Peak Energy, Inc.; National Fuel Resources, Inc.; Superior Electric Power Corporation [Docket Nos. ER94-1099-007, ER94-1691-008, ER95-379-003, ER95-1374-001, and ER95-1747-001 (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 16, 1996, Eclipse Energy Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's June 15, 1994, order in Docket No. ER94-1099-000. On January 19, 1996, AIG Trading Corporation, filed certain information as required by the Commission's January 19, 1995, order in Docket No. ER94-1691-000. On January 17, 1996, Peak Energy, Inc., filed certain information as required by the Commission's February 24, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-379-000. On January 18, 1996, National Fuel Resources, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's September 7, 1995, order in Docket No. ER94-1374-000. On January 17, 1996, Superior Electric Power Corporation, filed certain information as required by the Commission's October 23, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-1747-000. 3. Southwest Regional Transmission Association [Docket No. ER94-1381-001] Take notice that on January 17, 1996, Southwest Regional Transmission Association (SWRTA), on behalf of its Members, submitted for filing the signature pages of new Members and a list of all of its Members by Member Class designations. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 4. Minnesota Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER96-674-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Minnesota Power & Light 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. 5. Calpine Newark Cogen, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-675-000] Take notice that on January 24, 1996, Calpine Newark Cogen, Inc. tendered for filing a Notice of Withdrawal in the above-referenced docket. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 6. Calpine Parlin Cogen, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-676-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Calpine Parlin Cogen, 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. 7. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-776-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO) filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds TVA as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to TVA and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. [[Page 3927]] 8. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-777-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), filed a Service Agreement dated December 21, 1995, with Aquila Power Corporation (Aquila) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds Aquila as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of December 21, 1995, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to Aquila and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 9. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-778-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), filed a Service Agreement dated December 21, 1995, with New England Power (New England Power) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds New England Power as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of December 21, 1995, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to New England Power and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 10. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation [Docket No. ER96-779-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 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 Global Petroleum Corporation (Global). The agreement provides a mechanism pursuant to which the parties can enter into separately scheduled transactions under which NYSEG will sell to Global and Global 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 12, 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 Global. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 11. Southern Company Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-780-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Southern Company Services, Inc., acting on behalf of Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Savannah Electric and Power Company (collectively referred to as ``Southern Companies'') filed a tariff pursuant to which Southern Companies would make wholesale power sales at market-based rates. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 12. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-781-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. (Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non- Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy and Sonat Power Marketing, Inc. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 13. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-782-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. (Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non- Firm Power Sales Standard Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy and the Ohio Edison Company. Cinergy and the Ohio Edison Company are requesting an effective date of January 1, 1996. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 14. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-783-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. (Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non- Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy and Coastal Electric Services Company. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 15. Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Potomac Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER96-784-000] Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) (collectively, Applicants) filed, pursuant to Rule 205 of the Federal Power Act and Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, two transmission tariffs; a Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff and a Network Integration Service Transmission Tariff. The Applicants state that they are making this filing in connection with the proposed merger of BGE and Pepco into Constellation Energy Corporation (Constellation), and that service under these two tariffs will be provided by Constellation upon the consummation of the merger. The Applicants request that the Commission waive the 120-day notice requirement of 35.3 of the Commission's Regulations to allow the tariffs to be accepted for filing and put into effect on the date upon which the merger is consummated. Copies of the filing have been served on the state utility regulatory commissions of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 16. UtiliCorp United Inc. [Docket No. ER96-785-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains Energy-Colorado, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 11, with Cenergy Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-Colorado to Cenergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by Cenergy Inc. to WestPlains Energy- Colorado pursuant to Cenergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1. UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence by Cenergy Inc. UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to permit the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 17. UtiliCorp United Inc. [Docket No. ER96-786-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc., tendered for filing [[Page 3928]] 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 Cenergy Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy- Kansas to Cenergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by Cenergy Inc. to WestPlains Energy-Kansas pursuant to Cenergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1. UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of concurrence by Cenergy Inc. UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 18. UtiliCorp United Inc. [Docket No. ER96-787-000] 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 Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by Missouri Public Service to Cinergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by Cinergy Inc. to Missouri Public Service pursuant to Cinergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1. UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence by Cinergy Inc. UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 19. The Toledo Edison Company [Docket No. ER96-788-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Toledo Edison Company (Toledo Edison), tendered for filing a revision to the Resale Service Rate Agreement between Toledo Edison and Southeastern Michigan Rural Electric Cooperative (Southeastern Michigan), which was effective for service rendered by Toledo Edison to Southeastern Michigan from January 1, 1996. Toledo Edison states that Southeastern Michigan presently purchases firm power under is FERC Electric Tariff No. 33 which terminates under its own provisions on December 31, 1995. Under the Resale Service Rate Agreement, Toledo Edison will continue to sell to Southeastern Michigan all of the power and energy needed by Southeastern Michigan to serve its requirements. Toledo Edison states that the rate set forth in the Resale Service Rate Agreement is a negotiated rate between Toledo Edison and Southeastern Michigan. Toledo Edison states that the Resale Service Rate Agreement will help Southeastern Michigan become competitive in its source of power. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 20. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-789-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), filed a Service Agreement dated January 3, 1996 with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds OUC as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of January 3, 1996, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to OUC and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 21. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-790-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds CVEC as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to CVEC and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 22. PECO Energy Company [Docket No. ER96-791-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds BG&E as a customer under the Tariff. PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the Service Agreement. PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to BG&E and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 23. Western Resources, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-792-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Western Resources, Inc. (Western Resources), tendered for filing a non-firm transmission service agreement with Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C., Western Resources states the purpose of this filing is to permit Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C., access to Western Resources' transmission system. The agreement is proposed to become effective January 3, 1996. Copies of the filing were served upon Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 24. Kansas City Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER96-793-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated December 20, 1995 between KCPL and Delhi Energy Services, Inc. (Delhi). KCPL proposes an effective date of December 20, 1995, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirement. This Agreement provides for the rates and charges for Non-Firm Transmission Service between KCPL and Delhi. In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above- mentioned Service Agreement are KCPL's rate and charges which were conditionally accepted for filing by the Commission in Docket No. ER94- 1045-000. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 25. Wisconsin Power and Light Company [Docket No. ER96-794-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WP&L), tendered for filing an Agreement dated January 2, 1996, establishing Citizens Lehman Power Sales as a customer under the terms of WP&L's Point-to-Point Transmission Tariff. WP&L requests an effective date of January 2, 1996 and accordingly seeks [[Page 3929]] waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. A copy of this filing has been served upon the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 26. Gateway Energy Marketing [Docket No. ER96-795-000] Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Gateway Energy Marketing (Gateway), tendered for filing pursuant to Rules 205 and 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.205 and 385.207, a petition for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission, and an order accepting its Rate Schedule No. 1, to be effective the earlier of March 16, 1996, or the date of a Commission order granting approval of this Rate Schedule. Gateway intends to engage in electric power and energy transactions as a marketer and broker. In transactions where Gateway purchases power, including capacity and related services from electric utilities, qualifying facilities and independent power producers, and resells such power to other purchasers, Gateway will be functioning as a marketer. In Gateway's marketing transactions, Gateway proposes to charge rates mutually agreed upon by the parties. In transactions where Gateway does not take title to the electric power and/or energy, Gateway will be limited to the role of a broker and will charge a fee for its services. Gateway is not in the business of producing or transmitting electric power. Gateway does not currently have or contemplate acquiring title to any electric power transmission facilities. Rate Schedule No. 1 provides for the sale of energy and capacity at agreed prices. Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 27. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER96-797-000] 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 November 1, 1995, between Cinergy, CG&E, PSI and Aquila Power Corporation (AQUILA). The Interchange Agreement provides for the following service between Cinergy and AQUILA. 1. Exhibit A--Power Sales by AQUILA 2. Exhibit B--Power Sales by Cinergy Cinergy and AQUILA have requested an effective date of February 1, 1996. Copies of the filing were served on Aquila Power Corporation, the Nebraska Public Service commission, 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. 28. William T. McCormick, Jr. [Docket No. ID-2423-002] Take notice that on December 18, 1996, William T. McCormick, Jr. (Applicant) tendered for filing an application under section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act to hold the following positions: Director, First Chicago NBD Chairman of the Board and Director, Consumers Power Company 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, 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 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. 96-2218 Filed 2-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P