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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. ER94-894-000, et al.]

 

Northern States Power Company, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

May 18, 1994.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Northern States Power Co.

[Docket No. ER94-894-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1994, Northern States Power Company 
tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: June 1, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

2. Wisconsin Power & Light Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1050-000]

    Take notice that on May 2, 1994, Wisconsin Power & Light Company 
tendered for filing additional materials relating to its March 9, 1994, 
filing in this docket.
    Comment date: June 1, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

3. Nantahala Power & Light Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1139-000]

    Take notice that the Notice of Filing issued in the above-
referenced docket on May 4, 1994 is rescinded because filing is an 
informational filing and should not have been noticed. (59 FR 24415, 
May 11, 1994).

4. Central Maine Power Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1153-000]

    Take notice that on May 13, 1994, Central Maine Power Company (CMP) 
tendered for filing a Amended Transmission Agreement between CMP and 
Maine Public Service Company, Inc., dated as of April 18, 1994 (Amended 
Agreement). CMP will provide MPS with non-firm transmission service 
over the CMP transmission system for the purpose of transmitting Maine 
Yankee non-firm energy in accordance with the terms of the Amended 
Agreement.
    Comment date: June 1, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

5. PacifiCorp

[Docket No. ER94-1233-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, PacifiCorp, tendered for filing in 
accordance with 18 CFR part 35 of the Commission's Rules and 
Regulations, Exhibit 2, dated April 20, 1994, (Revised Exhibit 2) of 
Amendment of Agreements (Amendment) between PacifiCorp and Moon Lake 
Electric Association (Moon Lake). The Revised Exhibit 2 reflects a 
change in Moon Lake's utilization of PacifiCorp's 69 kV transmission 
line between Moon Lake's UPALCO and Pleasant Valley substation.
    PacifiCorp requests, pursuant to 18 CFR Sec. 35.11 of the 
Commission's Rules and Regulations, that a waiver of prior notice be 
granted and that an effective date of April 20, 1994, be assigned to 
Revised Exhibit 2.
    Copies of this filing were supplied to Moon Lake Electric 
Association, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and the Utah 
Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

6. Southern California Edison Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1234-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, Southern California Edison Company 
(Edison) tendered for filing the following amendments to a supplemental 
agreement, Rate Schedule FERC No. 246.22, to the 1990 Integrated 
Operations Agreement with the City of Anaheim, Commission Rate Schedule 
No. 246, and associated firm transmission service agreement, Commission 
Rate Schedule No. 246.23:

Amendment No. 1
To The Supplemental Agreement (Supplemental Agreement) Between 
Southern California Edison Company and City of Anaheim
For The Integration of a Portion of Anaheim's Entitlement in San 
Juan Unit 4
Amendment No. 1
To The Edison-Anaheim, San Juan Unit 4
Firm Transmission Service Agreement (FTS Agreement) Between Southern 
California Edison Company and City of Anaheim

    The Amendments modify Section 5.2.1 of the Supplemental Agreement 
and associated FTS Agreement to extend the termination dates from May 
31, 1994, to December 31, 1994. Additionally, the Amendment to the 
Supplemental Agreement modifies Section 6.3 of the Supplemental 
Agreement to reflect a minimum take obligation associated with San Juan 
Unit 4 to become effective June 1, 1994.
    Copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities 
Commission of the State of California and all interested parties.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

7. Commonwealth Edison Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1235-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, Commonwealth Edison Company 
(Edison) submitted a Service Agreement, dated April 18, 1994, 
establishing Wisconsin Public Power Inc. SYSTEM (WPPI) as a customer 
under the terms of Edison's Transmission Service Tariff TS-1 (TS-1 
Tariff).
    Edison requests an effective date of April 18, 1994, and 
accordingly seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. 
Copies of this filing were served upon WPPI, the Public Service 
Commission of Wisconsin, and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

8. New England Power Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1236-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, New England Power Company (NEP) 
tendered for filing the following Supplement (the Supplement) to its 
rate schedules with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or 
the Commission):

Supplement No. 1 to NEP's FERC Rate Schedule No. 324.

    By this filing, NEP requests approval of the assignment by Newport 
Electric Corporation (Newport) of all of its rights and obligations 
under NEP's Rate Schedule No. 324 (Rate Schedule) to Montaup Electric 
Company (Montaup). On March 27, 1990, Newport became a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Eastern Utilities Associates (EUA), a registered public 
utility holding company. Newport intends to become an all-requirements 
customer of Montaup, the bulk-power supply entry of the EUA system, and 
has, therefore, assigned all of its rights and obligations under the 
Rate Schedule to Montaup, such assignment to become effective on the 
FERC-allowed effective date for Montaup's modified all-requirements 
wholesale tariff (the M-14 Rate), filed on March 21, 1994. To the 
extent FERC approves Montaup's M-14 Rate within 60 days of this filing, 
NEP seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

9. New England Power Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1237-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, New England Power Company (NEP) 
tendered for filing a Consent, Assignment and Assumption Agreement 
which supplements Transmission Service Agreement No. 30 under its FERC 
Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 3, with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission):
    By this filing, NEP requests approval of the assignment by Newport 
Electric Corporation (Newport) of all of its rights and obligations 
under NEP's Transmission Service Agreement No. 30 to Montaup Electric 
Company (Montaup). On March 27, 1990, Newport became a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Eastern Utilities Associates (EUA), a registered public 
utility holding company. Newport intends to become an all-requirements 
customer of Montaup, the bulk power supply entity of the EUA system, 
and has, therefore, assigned all of its rights and obligations under 
the Agreement to Montaup, such assignment to become effective on the 
FERC-allowed effective date for Montaup's modified all-requirements 
wholesale tariff (the M-14 Rate), filed on March 21, 1994. To the 
extent FERC approves Montaup's Rate M-14 within 60 days of this filing, 
NEP seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

10. Maine Public Service Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1238-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, Maine Public Service Company 
(Maine Public) filed an executed Service Agreement with Vermont Marble 
Power Division of OMYA, Inc. Maine Public states that the service 
agreement is being submitted pursuant to its tariff provision 
pertaining to the short-term non-firm sale of capacity and energy which 
establishes a ceiling rate at Maine Public's cost of service for the 
units available for sale.
    Maine Public has requested that the service agreement become 
effective on May 1, 1994 and requests waiver of the Commission's 
regulations regarding filing.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

11. Gulf Power Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1239-000]

    Take notice that on May 9, 1994, Gulf Power Company filed a letter 
agreement dated April 6, 1994, revising the contract executed by the 
United States of America, Department of Energy, acting by and through 
the Southeastern Power Administration and Gulf Power Company. The 
letter agreement extends the term of the existing Contract for six 
months to allow the parties to continue negotiations of a new 
arrangement.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

12. New York State Electric & Gas Corp.

[Docket No. ER94-1241-000]

    Take notice that on May 10, 1994, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing Supplement No. 9 to its 
Agreement with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con 
Edison), designated Rate Schedule FERC No. 87. The proposed changes 
would increase revenues by $23,685 based on the twelve month period 
ending March 31, 1995.
    This rate filing, Supplement No. 9, is made pursuant to Section 1 
(e) and (f) and 2 (e), (f) and (g) of Article III of the August 23, 
1983 Facilities Agreement--rate Schedule FERC No. 87. The annual 
charges for routine operation and maintenance and general expenses, as 
well as revenue and property taxes, are revised based on data taken 
from NYSEG's Annual Report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(FERC Form 1) for the twelve months ended December 31, 1993. In 
addition, Con Edison's pro rata share of the total annual carrying 
charges associated with the firm supply system is calculated based on 
the rate of Con Edison's one hour demand at Mohansic plus estimated 
NYSEG and Con Edison one hour peak input at Wood Street. The levelized 
annual carrying charges included in the calculation of revised 
facilities charges reflect: (1) The 11.2 percent allowed return on 
equity which was approved by the New York State Public Service 
Commission's Opinion 92-21 in Cases 91-E-0863, 91-E-0864, and 91-G-
0865, effective August 1, 1992, and (2) the 10.8 percent allowed return 
on equity which was approved by the new York State Public Service 
Commission's Opinion 93-22 in Case 92-E-1084 et al., effective August 
1, 1993.
    NYSEG requests an effective date of April 1, 1994, and, therefore, 
requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.
    Copies of the filing were served upon Consolidated Edison Company 
of New York and on the Public Service Commission of the State of New 
York.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

13. PECO Energy Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1242-000]

    Take notice that on May 11, 1994, PECO Energy Company (PECO) 
tendered for filing an Agreement between PECO and Pennsylvania Power & 
Light Company (PL) dated May 3, 1994.
    PECO states that the Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions 
for the sale of system energy which it expects to have available for 
sale from time to time and the purchase of which will be economically 
advantageous to PL. In order to optimize the economic advantage to both 
PECO and PL, PECO requests that the Commission waive its customary 
notice period and permit the agreement to become effective on May 16, 
1994.
    PECO states that a copy of this filing has been sent to PL and will 
be furnished to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

14. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

[Docket No. ER94-1243-000]

    Take notice that on May 11, 1994, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 
(Niagara Mohawk), tendered for filing, an amendment to its filing dated 
May 9, 1994 regarding the Marcy South Facilities Agreement with the 
Power Authority of the State of New York (NYPA).
    Copies of the filing were served upon NYPA and the Public Service 
Commission of New York.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

15. Southwestern Public Service Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1244-000]

    Take notice that Southwestern Public Service Company (Southwestern) 
on May 11, 1994, tendered for filing a proposed amendment to the 
Agreement for Primary Electric Service and Golden Spread Electric 
Cooperative, Inc., for service to Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc. 
(Deaf Smith).
    The amendment reflects an additional delivery point and two one 
time Contribution in Aid of Construction payments for additional 
facilities requested by Deaf Smith. The first CIAC agreement calls for 
the payment to Southwestern of $60,000 for installation of transmission 
switches on Southwestern's lines that are for the sole benefit of Deaf 
Smith. The second CIAC is to cover Southwestern's expense for the 
installation of Electric Demand Signal Equipment by Southwestern at 
Deaf Smith's request. Deaf Smith has also agreed to reimburse 
Southwestern for any additional costs above %1000 related to 
Southwestern's seeking regulatory approval for the CIACs.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

16. Florida Power Corp.

[Docket No. ER94-1245-000]

    Take notice that Florida Power Corporation (Florida Power) on May 
11, 1994, tendered for filing a Third Amendment between Florida Power 
Corporation and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Supplemental 
Retail Service, Transmission and Distribution Service and Load 
Following Service. The Third Amendment provides for Florida Power to 
sell and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Seminole) to buy all 
interruptible resale service required by a member system of Seminole 
for new interruptible loads locating within the member system service 
territory within Hardee County, Florida.
    Florida Power requests that the rate change be permitted to become 
effective sixty days after its submission for filing.
    Comment date: June 2, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

17. West Texas Utilities Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1258-000]

    Take notice that on May 13, 1994, as supplement on May 16, 1994, 
West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) tendered for filing a Service 
Agreement between WTU and Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc. 
(Tex-La). Under the terms of the Agreement, Tex-La will become a full-
requirements customer under WTU's FERC Electric Tariff TR-1, WTU's 
tariff of general availability for full-requirements service.
    WTU requests waiver of the notice requirements in order that the 
agreement may become effective as of June 29, 1994.
    Copies of the filing have been served on Tex-La and the Public 
Utility Commission Texas.
    Comment date: June 6, 1994, 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, 825 North Capitol 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. 94-13150 Filed 5-27-94; 8:45 am]
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