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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG94-102-000, et al.]

 

Vista Energy, L.P., et al. Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation 
Filings

September 29, 1994.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Vista Energy, L.P.

[Docket No. EG94-102-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Vista Energy, L.P., 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, 
Suite 300, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to section 32(a)(1) of the Public 
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended by section 711 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992.
    The applicant is a limited partnership that will be exclusively 
engaged in owning and operating an approximately 181 MW coal-fired 
electric power production facility in West Deptford Township, New 
Jersey, and selling electric power at wholesale.
    Comment date: October 21, 1994, 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. Crown Energy, L.P.

[Docket No. EG94-103-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Crown Energy, L.P., 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, 
Suite 300, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to section 32(a)(1) of the Public 
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended by section 711 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992.
    The applicant is a limited partnership that will be exclusively 
engaged in owning and operating an approximately 181 MW coal-fired 
electric power production facility in West Deptford Township, New 
Jersey, and selling electric power at wholesale.
    Comment date: October 21, 1994, 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 applicants.

3. Entergy Power Development Corporation

[Docket No. EG94-104-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Entergy Power Development Corporation, Three 
Financial Centre, Suite 210, 900 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, 
Arkansas 72211, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an 
application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status 
pursuant to section 32(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act 
of 1935, as amended by section 711 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
    The applicant is a corporation that is engaged directly or 
indirectly and exclusively in owning or operating, or both owning and 
operating, several electric power facilities. Applicant has previously 
been found to be an exempt wholesale generator. This application is 
occasioned by Applicant's intended acquisition of interests in two 
approximately 181 MW coal-fired electric power production facilities in 
West Deptford Township, New Jersey, and its proposal to engage in 
certain development activities.
    Comment date: October 21, 1994, 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 applicants.

4. Consumers Power Company

[Docket No. ES94-41-000]

    Take notice that on September 22, 1994, Consumers Power Company 
filed an application under Sec. 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking 
authorization to issue and sell, or guarantee, up to $900 million in 
secured and/or unsecured short-term debt and/or evidences of 
indebtedness, including but not limited to notes, drafts, debentures 
and commercial paper to be issued during the period from January 1, 
1995 through December 31, 1996, with maturities of 364 days or less.
    Comment date: October 21, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Commonwealth Edison Company

[Docket No. ES94-42-000]

    Take notice that on September 23, 1994, Commonwealth Edison Company 
filed an application under section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking 
authorization to issue one billion dollars of unsecured short-term 
obligations on or before December 31, 1996, with maturities of twelve 
months or less from date or dates of issuance.
    Comment date: October 24, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Netherlands Generating Trust I

[Docket No. EG94-98-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Netherlands Generating Trust I, c/o 
Wilmington Trust Company, Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market 
Square, Wilmington, Delaware, 19890-0004, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    Netherlands Generating Trust I is a business trust under Delaware 
law, which has been formed to purchase an undivided interest in Unit 9 
of the Amercentrale cogeneration facility (``Facility'' or ``Unit 9''), 
a 650 MW (gross) facility located in Geertruidenberg, The Netherlands. 
PCI Netherlands Corporation is the sole beneficiary of Netherlands 
Generating Trust I. PCI Netherlands Corporation is a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Potomac Capital Investment Corporation, which in turn is 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Potomac Electric Power Company. The 
undivided interest in the Facility will be leased to N.V. 
Elektriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland EPZ (``EPZ''), a 
Netherlands generating utility company. The lease will allow EPZ to use 
the undivided interest in the Facility, which can be fueled by either 
coal or gas, to produce steam and electricity. The Applicant states 
that no rate or charge in connection with Unit 9 was in effect under 
the laws of any state as of October 24, 1992 or at any time thereafter. 
The Applicant further states that copies of the application were served 
upon the Securities and Exchange Commission, the District of Columbia 
Public Service Commission, and the Maryland Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, 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.

7. Netherlands Generating Trust III

[Docket No. EG94-99-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Netherlands Generating Trust III, c/o 
Wilmington Trust Company, Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market 
Square, Wilmington, Delaware, 19890-0004, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    Netherlands Generating Trust III is a business trust under Delaware 
law, which has been formed to purchase an undivided interest in Unit 9 
of the Amercentrale cogeneration facility (``Facility'' or ``Unit 9''), 
a 650 MW (gross) facility located in Geertruidenberg, The Netherlands. 
PCI Netherlands Corporation is the sole beneficiary of Netherlands 
Generating Trust III. PCI Netherlands Corporation is a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Potomac Capital Investment Corporation, which in turn is 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Potomac Electric Power Company. The 
undivided interest in the Facility will be leased to N.V. 
Elektriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland EPZ (``EPZ''), a 
Netherlands generating utility company. The lease will allow EPZ to use 
the undivided interest in the Facility, which can be fueled by either 
coal or gas, to produce steam and electricity. The Applicant states 
that no rate or charge in connection with Unit 9 was in effect under 
the laws of any state as of October 24, 1992 or at any time thereafter. 
The Applicant further states that copies of the application were served 
upon the Securities and Exchange Commission, the District of Columbia 
Public Service Commission, and the Maryland Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, 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.

8. Netherlands Generating Trust IV

[Docket No. EG94-100-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Netherlands Generating Trust IV, c/o 
Wilmington Trust Company, Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market 
Square, Wilmington, Delaware, 19890-0004, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    Netherlands Generating Trust IV is a business trust under Delaware 
law, which has been formed to purchase an undivided interest in Unit 9 
of the Amercentrale cogeneration facility (``Facility'' or ``Unit 9''), 
a 650 MW (gross) facility located in Geertruidenberg, The Netherlands. 
PCI Netherlands Corporation is the sole beneficiary of Netherlands 
Generating Trust IV. PCI Netherlands Corporation is a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Potomac Capital Investment Corporation, which in turn is 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Potomac Electric Power Company. The 
undivided interest in the Facility will be leased to N.V. 
Elektriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland EPZ (``EPZ''), a 
Netherlands generating utility company. The lease will allow EPZ to use 
the undivided interest in the Facility, which can be fueled by either 
coal or gas, to produce steam and electricity. The Applicant states 
that no rate or charge in connection with Unit 9 was in effect under 
the laws of any state as of October 24, 1992 or at any time thereafter. 
The Applicant further states that copies of the application were served 
upon the Securities and Exchange Commission, the District of Columbia 
Public Service Commission, and the Maryland Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, 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.

9. Netherlands Generating Trust II

[Docket No. EG94-101-000]

    On September 22, 1994, Netherlands Generating Trust II, c/o 
Wilmington Trust Company, Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market 
Square, Wilmington, Delaware, 19890-0004, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    Netherlands Generating Trust II is a business trust under Delaware 
law, which has been formed to purchase an undivided interest in Unit 9 
of the Amercentrale cogeneration facility (``Facility'' or ``Unit 9''), 
a 650 MW (gross) facility located in Geertruidenberg, The Netherlands. 
PCI Netherlands Corporation is the sole beneficiary of Netherlands 
Generating Trust II. PCI Netherlands Corporation is a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Potomac Capital Investment Corporation, which in turn is 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Potomac Electric Power Company. The 
undivided interest in the Facility will be leased to N.V. 
Elektriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland EPZ (``EPZ''), a 
Netherlands generating utility company. The lease will allow EPZ to use 
the undivided interest in the Facility, which can be fueled by either 
coal or gas, to produce steam and electricity. The Applicant states 
that no rate or charge in connection with Unit 9 was in effect under 
the laws of any state as of October 24, 1992 or at any time thereafter. 
The Applicant further states that copies of the application were served 
upon the Securities and Exchange Commission, the District of Columbia 
Public Service Commission, and the Maryland Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, 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.

10. South Carolina Electric & Gas Company

[Docket No. ER94-256-000]

    Take notice that South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCG&E) on 
December 15, 1993, tendered for filing a Interchange Agreement between 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Oglethorpe Power Corporation. 
By letters dated February 11, March 10, and June 1, 1994, South 
Carolina Electric & Gas Company requested that Staff defer action under 
this docket for up to thirty (30) additional days each. On September 
21, 1994, SCE&G filed revised sheets to Appendix A of this Agreement, 
incorporating, among other things, an 11.4% return on equity.
    Under the proposed Interchange Agreement between SCG&E and 
Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the parties agree to service schedules 
for Reserve, Short Term Power, Limited Term Power, Economy Interchange 
and Other Energy transactions. A supplemental filing is hereby 
submitted in order to provide further clarification and explanation of 
data contained in the Agreement.
    Copies of this filing were served upon Oglethorpe Power 
Corporation.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER94-1505-000]

    Take notice that on September 27, 1994, Illinois Power Company 
tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence in the above-
referenced docket.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER94-1535-000 and ER94-1536-000]

    Take notice that New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) 
on September 23, 1994, tendered for filing a supplementary filing in 
the above dockets. Docket No. ER94-1535-000 pertains to an agreement 
between NYSEG and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC), and 
Docket No. ER94-1536-000 pertains to an agreement between NYSEG and 
Enron Power Marketing, Inc. (ENRON). The agreements provide for NYSEG's 
sale of energy or electric generating capacity and associated energy as 
may be scheduled by NYSEG and AEC, or NYSEG and ENRON from time to 
time. The current filing is being made at Commission's Staff request, 
and explains and modifies certain aspects of the agreements.
    NYSEG requests that the agreements become effective on August 5, 
1994 and requests waiver of the 60-day notice requirements for good 
cause shown.
    NYSEG served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, AEC and 
ENRON.
    Comment date: October 14, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. The Union Light, Heat and Power Company

[Docket No. ES94-43-000]

    Take notice that on September 23, 1994, The Union Light, Heat and 
Power Company filed an application under Sec. 204 of the Federal Power 
Act seeking authorization to issue $35 million of unsecured promissory 
notes from time to time through December 31, 1996, with no note 
maturity more than nine months from date of issuance or renewal or 
later than December 31, 1996.
    Comment date: October 24, 1994, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota) Northern States Power 
Company (Wisconsin)

[Docket No. EL94-94-000]

    Take notice that on September 20, 1994, Northern States Power 
Company tendered for filing a request for waiver from fuel clause 
regulations.
    Comment date: October 14, 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. 94-24715 Filed 10-5-94; 8:45 am]
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