[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 207 (Monday, October 27, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 55625-55626] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-28344] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AC97-185-000] Aluminum Company of America; Notice of Filing October 21, 1997. Take notice that on September 25, 1997, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), filed a request on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Tapoco, Inc. (Tapoco) and Yadkin, Inc. (Yadkin), for approval of a change in the method of depreciating fixed assets. Specifically, Alcoa proposes to change from a composite depreciation method for fixed assets to a traditional straight-line depreciation method. The proposed change in depreciation method is for accounting purposes only, effective January 1, 1998. Alcoa states that it is attempting to standardize and streamline its financial systems, which will include automating the fixed asset records of Tapoco, Inc. and Yadkin, Inc. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said application 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 385.214). All such motions or protests should be filed on or before November 20, 1997. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make the protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies [[Page 55626]] of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. Linwood A. Watson, Jr., Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-28344 Filed 10-23-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M