[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 8, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40370-40372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19519]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EF95-2011-000, et al.]


United States Department of Energy--Bonneville Power 
Administration, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

August 2, 1995.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. United States Department of Energy--Bonneville Power Administration

[Docket Nos. EF95-2011-000, EF95-2101-001, EF95-2021-000 and EF95-2041-
000]

    Take notice that on August 1, 1995, the Bonneville Power 
Administration of the United States Department of Energy (BPA) tendered 
for filing proposed rate adjustments for its wholesale power and 
transmission rates pursuant to Section 7(a)(2) of the Pacific Northwest 
Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 839e(a)(2). BPA 
seeks interim approval of its proposed rates effective October 1, 1995, 
pursuant to Commission Regulation, 18 CFR 300.20. BPA further states 
that pursuant to Commission Regulation, 18 CFR 300.21, BPA seeks final 
confirmation of the proposed rates for the periods set forth in this 
notice.
    According to BPA, its wholesale power and transmission rates are 
proposed to be increased, with BPA's wholesale power rates designed to 
increase revenues over the 1-year test period by approximately $61.0 
million (excluding the residential exchange), which represents an 
increase of approximately 3.2 percent. BPA further states that its 
transmission rates are designed to increase revenues by approximately 
$19 million, or 3.45 percent. BPA states that with these increases its 
total test period revenues (excluding the residential exchange) will be 
approximately $2.5 billion. BPA states that these revenue increases are 
achieved through a 4 percent increase in its current, adjustable power 
and transmission rates.
    BPA requests approval effective October 1, 1995 through September 
30, 1996 for the following proposed wholesale power rates and their 
associated General Rate Schedule Provisions: PF-95 Priority Firm Power 
Rate; IP-95 Industrial Firm Power Rate; SI-95 Special Industrial Firm 
Power Rate; CE-95 Emergency Capacity Rate; NR-95 New Resource Firm 
Power Rate; NF-95 Nonfirm Energy Rate; SS-95 Share-the-Savings Energy 
Rate; RP-95 Reserve Power Rate; PS-95 Power Shortage Rate; and VI-95 
Variable Industrial Rate. BPA requests final approval for amended 
Pacific Northwest Coordination Agreement charges granted interim 
approval by the Commission on July 21, 1995 in Docket No. EF95-2101-
000.
    BPA requests approval October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1996 
for the following proposed transmission rate schedules and their 
associated General Transmission Rate Schedule Provisions: FPT-95.1 
Formula Power Transmission; IR-95 Integration of Resources; IS-95 
Southern Intertie Transmission; IN-95 Northern Intertie Transmission; 
IE-95 Eastern Intertie Transmission; ET-95 Energy Transmission; MT-95 
Market Transmission; FPT-95.3 Formula Power Transmission; UFT-95 Use-
of-Facilities Transmission; TGT-95 Townsend-Garrison Transmission. BPA 
requests approval for the AC-95 Southern Intertie Annual Costs rate for 
the term of the contracts which is life of facilities.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Empresa Guaracachi S.A.

[Docket No. EG95-61-000]

    On July 28, 1995, Empresa Guaracachi S.A. (``Applicant'') filed 
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the ``Commission'') an 
application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status 
pursuant to 18 CFR Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations. Applicant 
states that its sole business purpose is to own and operate one or more 
electric generating facilities in the Republic of Bolivia. Fifty (50) 
percent of the capital stock of Applicant is owned by Guaracachi 
America, Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of General Public 
Utilities Corporation, a registered holding company as defined in 
Section 2(a)(7) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.
    Comment date: August 21, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. PMDC Energia Ltd.

[Docket No. EG95-66-000]

    PMDC Energia Ltd. (``Energia'') (c/o Richard F. Allen, PMDC Energia 
Ltd. 11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 800 Fairfax, VA 22030) filed with 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application on July 28, 
1995, for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant 
to 18 CFR Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.
    Energia is a Cayman Islands company formed to develop, own, and/or 
operate eligible facilities. Energia will own an interest in two 
electric generating facilities in Bolivia. Energia states that is also 
may engage in project development activities associated with its 
development or acquisition of operating or ownership interests in 
additional as-yet unidentified eligible facilities and/or exempt 
wholesale generators that meet the criteria in Section 32 of the Public 
Utility Holding Company Act.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. OPDB, Ltd.

[Docket No. EG95-67-000]

    On July 28, 1995, OPDB, Ltd. (``OPDB''), with its address at 40 
Lane Road, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2615 filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (``FERC'' or the ``Commission'') an application 
for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to 18 
CFR Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.
    OPDB is a Cayman Island limited liability company that will be 
engaged indirectly through one or more affiliates as defined in Section 
2(a)(11)(b) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as 
amended (``PUHCA'') and exclusively in the business of owning or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities located in Bolivia. The eligible facilities consist 
of approximately 87.2 MW of existing gas fired generation units and 
related interconnection facilities and approximately 126 MW of gas 
fired electric generation units and related interconnection facilities 
that are currently under construction. The output of the eligible 
facilities is, or will be, sold at wholesale except that to the extent 
permitted by Bolivian law retail power sales will be made to consumers 
located in Bolivia. 

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    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Ogden Power Development of Bolivia, Inc.

[Docket No. EG95-68-000]

    On July 28, 1995, Ogden Power Development of Bolivia, Inc. (``Ogden 
Bolivia''), with its address at 40 Lane Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 
07007-2615, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(``FERC'' or the ``Commission'') an application for determination of 
exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to 18 CFR Part 365 of the 
Commission's Regulations. Ogden Bolivia is a Delaware corporation that 
will be engaged indirectly, through one or more affiliates as defined 
in Section 2(a)(11)(b) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 
1935, as amended (``PUHCA''), and exclusively in the business of owning 
or operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities located in Bolivia. The eligible facilities consist 
of approximately 87.2 MW of existing gas fired generation units and 
related interconnection facilities and approximately 126 MW of gas 
fired electric generation units and related interconnection facilities 
that are currently under construction. The output of the eligible 
facilities is, or will be, sold at wholesale except that to the extent 
permitted by Bolivian law retail power sales will be made to consumers 
located in Bolivia.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. The Bolivian Generating Group, L.L.C.

[Docket No. EG95-69-000]

    On July 28, 1995, The Bolivian Generating Group, L.L.C. (``BGG''), 
with its address c/o Constellation Energy International Investment, 
Ltd., 250 West Pratt Street, 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201-2324, 
filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (``FERC'' or the 
``Commission'') an application for determination of exempt wholesale 
generator status pursuant to 18 CFR Part 365 of the Commission's 
Regulations.
    BGG is a Cayman Island limited life company that will be engaged 
indirectly, through one or more affiliates as defined in Section 
2(a)(11)(b) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as 
amended (``PUHCA''), and exclusively in the business of owning or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities located in Bolivia. The eligible facilities consist 
of approximately 87.2 MW of existing gas fired generation units and 
related interconnection facilities and approximately 126 MW of gas 
fired electric generation units and related interconnection facilities 
that are currently under construction. The output of the eligible 
facilities is, or will be, sold at wholesale except that to the extent 
permitted by Bolivian law retail power sales will be made to consumers 
located in Bolivia.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. C&O Bolivia

[Docket No. EG95-70-000]

    On July 28, 1995, C&O Bolivia (``C&O''), with its address c/o OPDB, 
Ltd., 40 Lane Road, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2615, filed with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (``FERC'' or the ``Commission'') an 
application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status 
pursuant to 18 CFR Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.
    C&O is a Cayman Island limited life company that will be engaged 
indirectly, through one or more affiliates as defined in Section 
2(a)(11)(b) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as 
amended (``PUHCA''), and exclusively in the business of owning and or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities located in Bolivia. The eligible facilities consist 
of approximately 87.2 MW of existing gas fired generation units and 
related interconnection facilities and approximately 126 MW of gas 
fired electric generation units and related interconnection facilities 
that are currently under construction. The output of the eligible 
facilities is, or will be, sold at wholesale except that to the extent 
permitted by Bolivian law retail power sales will be made to consumers 
located in Bolivia.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Union Electric Company

[Docket No. ER84-560-038]

    Take notice that on July 17, 1995, Union Electric Company tendered 
for filing its refund report in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 15, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Citizens Power & Light Corporation

[Docket No. ER89-401-023]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1995, Citizens Power & Light 
Corporation, filed certain information as required by the Commission's 
August 8, 1989, order in Docket No. ER89-401-000. Copies of Citizens 
Power & Light Corporation's informational filing are on file with the 
Commission and are available for public inspection.

10. Louis Dreyfus Electric Power, Inc.

[Docket No. ER92-850-012]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1995, Louis Dreyfus Electric Power, 
Inc., filed certain information as required by the Commission's 
December 2, 1992, order in Docket No. ER92-850-000. Copies of Louis 
Dreyfus Electric Power, Inc.'s informational filing are on file with 
the Commission and are available for public inspection.

11. Illinova Power Marketing, Inc.

[Docket No. ER94-1475-001]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1995, Illinova Power Marketing Inc., 
filed certain information as required by the Commission's May 18, 1995, 
order in Docket No. ER94-1475-000. Copies of Illinova Power Marketing 
Inc.'s informational filing are on file with the Commission and are 
available for public inspection.

12. Destec Power Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER94-1612-004]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1995, Destec Power Services, Inc. 
tendered for filing certain information as required by the Commission's 
letter order dated January 20, 1995. Copies of Destec's informational 
filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public 
inspection.

13. Imprimis Corporation

[Docket No. ER94-1672-002]

    Take notice that on July 21, 1995, Imprimis Corporation filed 
certain information as required by the Commission's December 14, 1994, 
order in Docket No. ER94-1672-000. Copies of Imprimis Corporation's 
informational filing are on file with the Commission and are available 
for public inspection.

14. Tenneco Energy Marketing Company

[Docket No. ER95-428-002]

    Take notice that on July 21, 1995, Tenneco Energy Marketing Company 
(Tenneco) filed certain information as required by the Commission's 
order issued March 30, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-428-000. Copies 
of Tenneco's informational filing are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection. 

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15. Phibro Division of Salomon Inc.

[Docket No. ER95-430-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1995, Phibro Division of Salomon Inc. 
(Phibro) filed certain information as required by the Commission's 
order issued June 9, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-430-000. Copies of 
Phibro's informational filing are on file with the Commission and are 
available for public inspection.

16. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER95-502-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1995, Central Illinois Public Service 
Company tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. CNB/Olympic Gas Services

[Docket No. ER95-964-001]

    Take notice that on July 18, 1995, CNB/Olympic Gas Services (CNB/
Olympic) filed certain information as required by the Commission's July 
10, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-964-000. Copies of CNB/Olympic's 
informational filing are on file with the Commission and are available 
for public inspection.

18. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER95-1230-000]

    Take notice that on July 31, 1995, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 
tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Alliance Strategies

[Docket No. ER95-1381-000]

    Take notice that on July 17, 1995, Alliance Strategies tendered for 
filing an application, including a rate schedule, for certain waivers 
and authorizations under the Federal Power Act and the Commission's 
Regulations to enable Alliance Strategies to make wholesale sales of 
electric power at market based rates.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. Utility Trade Corporation

[Docket No. ER95-1382-000]

    Take notice that on July 17, 1995, Utility Trade Corporation 
tendered for filing an application for certain waivers and 
authorizations under the Federal Power Act and the Commission's 
Regulations to enable Utility-Trade Corporation to make wholesale sales 
of electric power at market based rates.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

[Docket No. ER95-1412-000]

    Take notice that on July 19, 1995, Orange and Rockland Utilities, 
Inc. (O&R), tendered for filing an amendment to its agreement with the 
New York Power Authority (NYPA) executed June 28, 1985, whereby O&R 
provides for the transmission of NYPA hydropower and related energy to 
Public Service Electric and Gas for transmission to the New Jersey 
Board of Public Utilities' agents in New Jersey.
    By this amendment, the parties hereby revise Article V replacing 
the words ``until June 30, 1995'' with the words ``unless terminated by 
either party on 90 days notice, through provision of written notice to 
the other party by first class mail.''
    O&R states that a copy of this filing has been served by mail upon 
NYPA.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. Central Power and Light Company; West Texas Utilities Company

[Docket No. ER95-1413-000]

    Take notice that on July 21, 1995, Central Power and Light Company 
(CPL) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) submitted for filing an 
executed Transmission Service Agreement between CPL and Brazos Electric 
Power Cooperative (Brazos) and an executed Transmission Service 
Agreement between WTU and Brazos (Service Agreements). Under the 
Service Agreements, CPL and WTU will transmit power and energy 
purchased by Brazos from the Lower Colorado River Authority. CPL and 
WTU request that the Service Agreements be accepted to become effective 
as of June 1, 1995.
    Copies of the filing were served on Brazos and the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Maine Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER95-1414-000]

    Take notice that on July 21, 1995, Maine Public Service Company 
submitted an agreement under its Umbrella Power Sales tariff.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. Arizona Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER95-1419-000]

    Take notice that on July 21, 1995, Arizona Public Service Company 
(APS) tendered for filing an amendment to Service Schedule D to the 
existing Power Sale Agreement between APS and Citizens Utilities 
Company (Citizens).
    Copies of this filing have been served on the Arizona Corporation 
Commission and Citizens Utilities Company.
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

25. Norman Robertson

[Docket No. ID-2199-001]

    Take notice that on July 6, 1995, Norman Robertson tendered for 
filing an application under Section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act to 
hold the following positions: Director, Pennsylvania Power & Light 
Company; Director, Mellon Bank (MD).
    Comment date: August 16, 1995, 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, 825 North Capitol 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.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-19519 Filed 8-7-95; 8:45 am]
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