[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 221 (Monday, November 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61317-61321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30113]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC97-35-002, et al.]


Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings; New England Power 
Pool, et al.

November 6, 1997.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. EC97-35-002]

    Take notice that on September 18, 1997, the New England Power Pool 
(NEPOOL) Executive Committee submitted the Thirty-Fourth Agreement 
amending New England Power Pool Agreement and related materials, in 
compliance with the Commission's order in New England Power Pool 79 
FERC para. 61,374, 62,576 (June 25, 1997) (Order Conditionally 
Authorizing Establishment of an Independent System Operator and 
Disposition of Control over Jurisdictional Facilities).
    The NEPOOL Executive Committee states that copies of these 
materials were sent to all entities on the service list in Docket No. 
EC97-35-000, the participants in the New England Power Pool, and the 
New England state governors and regulatory commissions.
    Comment date: November 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. ISO New England Inc.

[Docket No. EC97-35-003]

    Take notice that on September 24, 1997, Counsel for ISO New England 
Inc. (ISO) tendered for filing copies of the following documents: (1) 
Certificate of Incorporation; (2) By-Laws of the ISO; (3) Code of 
Conduct and Ethics Policy of the ISO; and (4) Interim ISO Agreement. 
The letter states that these documents have been conformed to the 
Commission's June 25, 1997 order issued in this docket.
    Comment date: November 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Heartland Energy Services, Inc., LG&E Energy Marketing Inc., 
Illinova Energy Partners, Inc., Entergy Power Marketing Corp., Duke/
Louis Dreyfus, L.L.C., Plum Street Energy Marketing, Inc., and CNG 
Energy Services Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER94-108-014, ER94-1188-019, ER94-1475-010, ER95-1615-009, 
ER96-108-010, ER96-2525-005, and ER96-3068-002 (not consolidated)]

    Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
with the Commission and are on file and available for public inspection 
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
    On November 3, 1997, Heartland Energy Services, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's August 9, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER94-108-000.
    On November 3, 1997, LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's August 9, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1188-000.
    On October 29, 1997, Illinova Energy Partners, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's May 18, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1475-000.
    On November 3, 1997, Entergy Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's March 26, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER95-1615-000.
    On November 3, 1997, Duke/Louis Dreyfus, L.L.C. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's December 14, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER96-108-000.
    On November 3, 1997, Plum Street Energy Marketing, Inc. filed 
certain information as required by the Commission's September 25, 1996, 
order in Docket No. ER96-2525-000.
    On November 3, 1997, CNG Energy Services Corporation filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's October 30, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER96-3068-000.

4. Electrade Corporation, Howard Energy Marketing, Inc., Enpower, Inc., 
Russell Energy Services Company, Brennan Power, Inc., Colonial Energy, 
Inc., and Fina Energy Services Company

[Docket Nos. ER94-1478-012, ER95-252-011, ER95-1752-005, ER96-2882-004, 
ER97-1630-002, ER97-1968-002, and ER97-2413-002 (not consolidated)]

    Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
with the Commission and are on file and available for public inspection 
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
    On October 28, 1997, Electrade Corporation filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's August 25, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1478-000.
    On October 28, 1997, Howard Energy Marketing, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's February 24, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-252-000.
    On October 28, 1997, Enpower, Inc. filed certain information as 
required by

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the Commission's October 23, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-1752-000.
    On October 27, 1997, Russell Energy Services Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's October 30, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER96-2882-000.
    On October 27, 1997, Brennan Power, Inc. filed certain information 
as required by the Commission's April 9, 1997, order in Docket No. 
ER97-1630-000.
    On October 28, 1997, Colonial Energy, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's April 9, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-1968-000.
    On October 27, 1997, Fina Energy Services Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's June 18, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-2413-000.

5. Hartford Power Sales, L.L.C., Energy2, Inc., American Hunter Energy 
Inc., ProLiance Energy, LLC, Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative, 
CNG Retail Services Corporation, and UTIL Power Marketing Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER95-393-016, ER96-3086-004, ER97-144-003, ER97-420-003, 
ER97-504-005, ER97-1845-001, and ER97-3306-001 (not consolidated)]

    Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
with the Commission and are on file and available for public inspection 
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
    On October 29, 1997, Hartford Power Sales, L.L.C. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's February 22, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-393-000.
    On November 3, 1997, Energy2, Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's October 22, 1996, order in Docket No. 
ER96-3086-000.
    On October 29, 1997, American Hunter Energy Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's November 13, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER97-144-000.
    On October 29, 1997, ProLiance Energy, LLC filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's January 16, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-420-000.
    On November 3, 1997, Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative filed 
certain information as required by the Commission's January 3, 1997, 
order in Docket No. ER97-504-000.
    On November 3, 1997, CNG Retail Services Corporation filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's April 1, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-1845-000.
    On November 3, 1997, UTIL Power Marketing Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's July 22, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-3306-000.

6. Energy Resource Management Corporation, Westar Electric Marketing 
Inc. Sandia Energy Resources Company, AYP Energy, Inc., American Hunter 
Energy Inc., Con Edison Solutions, Inc., and ConAgra Energy Service, 
Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER96-358-005, ER96-458-007, ER96-2538-004, ER96-2673-004, 
ER97-144-002, ER97-705-002, and ER97-1751-001]

    Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
with the Commission and are on file and available for public inspection 
and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
    On Energy Resource Management Corporation filed certain information 
as required by the Commission's December 20, 1995, order in Docket No. 
ER96-358-000.
    On April 7, 1997, Westar Electric Marketing Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's February 14, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER96-458-000.
    On September 4, 1997, Sandia Energy Resources Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's September 26, 1996, order 
in Docket No. ER96-2538-000.
    On October 30, 1997, AYP Energy, Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's October 8, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96-
2673-000.
    On September 4, 1997, American Hunter Energy Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's November 13, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER97-144-000.
    On October 29, 1997, Con Edison Solutions, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's March 14, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-705-000.
    On October 29, 1997, ConAgra Energy Service Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's April 1, 1997, order in 
Docket No. ER97-1751-000.

7. Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, 
Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power 
Company

[Docket No. ER97-1793-001]

    Take notice that on October 27, 1997, Central Power and Light 
Company, West Texas Utilities Company, Public Service Company of 
Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (collectively, the 
``CSW Operating Companies'') submitted for filing supplemental 
information in compliance with the Commission's April 9, 1997 letter 
order in Docket No. ER97-1793-000.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. San Diego Gas & Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-2364-000]

    Take notice that on October 31, 1997, San Diego Gas & Electric 
Company (``SDG&E'') tendered for filing revised original sheets 
governing rates for ancillary services under which it provides 
ancillary services to the California Independent System Operators 
(``ISO'') in a competitive market that will commence on January 1, 
1998. SDG&E requests that these ancillary service rates be made 
effective subject to refund within 60 days of this filing but no later 
than January 1, 1998. The proposed ancillary service rates would 
supersede SDG&E's Open Access Tariff terms relating to ancillary 
services presently on file with the Commission.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Clean Air Capital Markets Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4434-000]

    Take notice that on October 27, 1997 Clean Air Capital Markets 
Corporation (CACM) petitioned the Commission for acceptance of CACM 
Rate Schedule FERC No. 1; the granting of certain blanket approvals, 
including the authority to sell electricity at market-based rates; and 
the waiver of certain Commission regulations.
    CACM intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy 
purchases and sales as a marketer. CACM is not in the business of 
generating or transmitting electric power.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-250-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Southern Indiana Gas and 
Electric Company (``SIGECO''), tendered for filing summary information 
on transactions that occurred during the period June 30, 1997 through 
September 30, 1997, pursuant to its Market Based Rate Sales Tariff 
accepted by the Commission in Docket No. ER96-2734-000.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

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11. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-251-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing an executed Non-Firm Point-To-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement between LG&E and Kansas City Power & 
Light under LG&E's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Delmarva Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-252-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Delmarva Power & Light 
Company, tendered for filing executed umbrella service agreements with 
Entergy Power Marketing Corp., Koch Energy Trading, Inc., Market 
Responsive Energy, Inc. and New Energy Ventures, L.L.C. under 
Delmarva's market rate sales tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Original 
Volume No. 14, filed by Delmarva in Docket No. ER96-2571-000. Delmarva 
requests that the Commission make the agreements with Entergy Power 
Marketing Corp., Koch Energy Trading, Inc. and New Energy Ventures, 
L.L.C. effective as of their respective execution dates and requests 
waiver of notice to make the agreement with Market Responsive Energy, 
Inc. effective as of October 23, 1997.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Washington Water Power

[Docket No. ER98-253-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Washington Water Power, 
tendered for filing their summary of activity for the quarter ending 
September 30, 1997.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Montaup Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-254-000]

    Take notice that on October 20, 1997, Montaup Electric Company 
(Montaup), filed revised Attachment 1s to its Service Agreements for 
Network Integration Service to its retail distribution affiliates 
Blackstone Valley Electric Company, Newport Electric Corporation and 
Eastern Edison Company. The filing corrects errors in the delivery 
points shown on the Attachment 1s as originally filed.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota Company)

[Docket No. ER98-256-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) (``NSP''), tendered for filing the Short-Term Firm Point-
to-Point Transmission Service Agreement between NSP and North Central 
Power Co., Inc.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept the agreement effective 
October 1, 1997, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements in order for the agreement to be accepted for filing on 
the date requested.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota Company)

[Docket No. ER98-257-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) (``NSP''), tendered for filing a Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement and a Short-Term Firm Transmission 
Service Agreement between NSP and Tenaska Power Services Co.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept both the agreements 
effective October 9, 1997, and requests waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirements in order for the agreements to be accepted for 
filing on the date requested.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. Tucson Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-258-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Tucson Electric Power 
Company(TEP), tendered for filing one (1) service agreement for firm 
point-to-point transmission service under Part II of its Open Access 
Transmission Tariff filed in Docket No. OA96-140-000. TEP requests 
waiver of notice to permit the service agreement to become effective as 
of the earliest date service commenced under this agreement. The 
details of the service agreement are as follows:
    1. Service Agreement for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 
with Enron Power Marketing, Inc. dated October 23, 1997. Service under 
this agreement commenced on September 23, 1997.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota Company)

[Docket No. ER98-259-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) (``NSP''), tendered for filing the Short-Term Firm Point-
to-Point Transmission Service Agreement between NSP and Northwestern 
Wisconsin Electric Company.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept the agreement effective 
October 1, 1997, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements in order for the agreement to be accepted for filing on 
the date requested.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota Company)

[Docket No. ER98-260-000]

    Take notice that on October 23, 1997, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) (``NSP''), tendered for filing a Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement and a Short-Term Firm Transmission 
Service Agreement between NSP and Powerex.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept both the agreements 
effective October 3, 1997, and requests waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirements in order for the agreements to be accepted for 
filing on the date requested.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. Northern Indiana Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER98-262-000]

    Take notice that on October 22, 1997, Northern Indiana Public 
Service Company, tendered for filing its Transaction Report for short-
term transactions for the third second quarter of 1997 pursuant to the 
Commission's order issued January 10, 1997 in Northern Indiana Public 
Service Company, 78 FERC para. 61,015 (1997).
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-263-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Wisconsin Public Service 
Corporation (``WPSC''), tendered for filing an executed Network Service 
Agreement and an executed Network Operating Agreement for service with 
the Wisconsin Public Power Inc. (WPPI) under the WPSC's Open Access

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Transmission Tariff. WPSC requests that the Commission make the service 
agreements effective on October 16, 1997.
    WPSC states that copies of this filing have been served on WPPI, on 
the Michigan Public Service Commission and on the Public Service 
Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-264-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company 
of New York, Inc. (``Con Edison''), tendered for filing a service 
agreement to provide non-firm transmission service pursuant to its Open 
Access Transmission Tariff to New Energy Ventures, L.L.C.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon New Energy Ventures, L.L.C.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-265-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company 
of New York, Inc. (``Con Edison''), tendered for filing, pursuant to 
its FERC Electric Tariff Rate Schedule No. 2, a service agreement for 
PECO Energy Company to purchase electric capacity and energy pursuant 
at negotiated rates, terms, and conditions.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon PECO Energy Company.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-266-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Company of New York, Inc. 
(``Con Edison''), tendered for filing, pursuant to its FERC Electric 
Tariff Rate Schedule No. 2, a service agreement for SONAT Power 
Marketing L.P. to purchase electric capacity and energy pursuant at 
negotiated rates, terms, and conditions.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon SONAT Power Marketing L.P.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

25. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-267-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company 
of New York, Inc. (``Con Edison''), tendered for filing, pursuant to 
its FERC Electric Tariff Rate Schedule No. 2, a service agreement for 
the Cinergy Operating Companies to purchase electric capacity and 
energy pursuant at negotiated rates, terms, and conditions.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon the Cinergy Operating Companies.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

26. Washington Water Power

[Docket No. ER98-268-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Washington Water Power, 
tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
pursuant to 18 CFR 35 of the Commission Rules and Regulations, an 
executed Long Term Service Agreement under WWP's FERC Electric Tariff 
First Revised Volume No. 9 with Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend 
Oreille County, Washington.
    Notice of the filing has been served upon the following:
    Mr. Larry Weis, General Manager, Public Utility District No. 1 of 
Pend Oreille County, Washington, PO Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

27. Kansas City Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-269-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Kansas City Power & Light 
Company (KCPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated August 
26, 1997, between KCPL and Northern Indiana Public Service Company. 
KCPL proposes an effective date of October 10, 1997, and requests 
waiver of the Commission's notice requirement. This Agreement provides 
for the rates and charges for Non-Firm Transmission Service.
    In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above-
mentioned Service Agreement are KCPL's rates and charges in the 
compliance filing to FERC Order 888-A in Docket No. OA97-636.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

28. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-270-000]

    Take notice that on October 24, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company 
of New York, Inc. (``Con Edison''), tendered for filing an electric 
tariff providing for the sale of energy and capacity to implement 
retail access in New York City and Westchester County.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon The New York State Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: November 20, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

29. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ES98-4-000]

    Take notice that on October 30, 1997, Central Illinois Public 
Service Company filed an application under Section 204 of the Federal 
Power Act seeking authorization to issue unsecured promissory notes or 
commercial paper, from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount 
not to exceed $150 million outstanding at any one time, during the 
period from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1999, with final maturities 
not later than December 31, 2000.
    Comment date: November 28, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

30. Androscoggin Energy LLC

[Docket No. QF96-114-001]

    On October 27, 1997, Androscoggin Energy LLC (Applicant), c/o 
Polsky Energy Corporation, 650 Dundee Road, Suite 150, Northbrook, 
Illinois 60062, submitted for filing an application for certification 
of a facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility pursuant to Section 
292.207(b) of the Commission's Regulations. No determination has been 
made that the submittal constitutes a complete filing.
    According to the Applicant, the topping-cycle cogeneration 
facility, which will be located in Franklin County, Jay, Maine, will 
consist of three (3) combustion turbines generators and three (3) 
separately-fired heat recovery steam generators. Steam recovered from 
the facility will be purchased for process use by International Paper 
Company's Androscoggin paper mill for the production of paper products. 
The maximum net electric power production capacity of the facility will 
be 147 MW. Applicant intends to sell electric power output to 
International Paper Company and other qualified buyers. The primary 
energy source of the facility will be

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natural gas. Construction of the facility is expected to commence by 
the end of 1997, with commercial operation projected by the end of 
1998. Earlier, on August 28, 1996, Applicant filed a notice of self 
certification in Docket No. QF96-114-000.
    Comment date: December 1, 1997, 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, 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 this filing are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
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