[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3390-3392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1807]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EL96-16-000 , et al.]


Public Service Company of New Mexico, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

January 24, 1996.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Public Service Company of New Mexico

[Docket No. EL96-16-000]

    Take notice that on October 30, 1995, Public Service Company of New 
Mexico (PNM) tendered for filing a Request for Waiver of Certain 
Provisions of the Fuel and Purchased Economic Power Adjustment Clauses 
and the Refund Requirements Under Suspension Orders Regulations, in 
association with a recent FERC Audit Recommendation. In the Request, 
PNM seeks such waivers of the Commission's Regulations, as are or may 
be necessary to accommodate its past efforts to refund to its firm-
requirements wholesale customers certain refunds received from the 
Department of Energy (DOE) for over collection (by DOE) of charges for 
spent nuclear fuel disposal costs. PNM also seeks approval of the 
methodology employed to make these refunds, as well as, approval of 
PNM's plan to correct an error detected in its refund methodology. PNM 
states that this Request is being made in order to comply with a FERC 
audit recommendation made in accordance with the FERC audit of PNM 
Books and Records covering the period 1/1/90 through 12/31/93, Docket 
No. FA94-21-000. PNM states that the firm-requirements wholesale 
customers affected by this request include City of Gallup, New Mexico, 
City of Farmington, New Mexico, Texas-New Mexico Power Company and 
Plains 

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Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative Inc.
    Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. JEB Corporation National Power Management Company, ICPM, Inc., K 
Power Company, Power Clearinghouse, Inc., Stalwart Power Company, and 
VTEC Energy Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER94-1432-005, ER95-192-005, ER95-640-003, ER95-792-001, 
ER95-914-003, ER95-1334-001, and ER95-1855-001 (not consolidated)]

    Take notice that the following informational filings have been made 
with the Commission and are on file and available for inspection and 
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room:
    On December 8, 1995, JEB Corporation filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's September 8, 1994 order in Docket No. 
ER94-1432-000.
    On January 5, 1996, National Power Management Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's January 4, 1995 order in 
Docket No. ER95-192-000.
    On January 11, 1996 ICPM, Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's March 31, 1995 order in Docket No. ER95-
640-000.
    On December 11, 1995, K Power Company, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's June 19, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-792-000.
    On January 17, 1996, Power Clearinghouse, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's May 11, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-914-000.
    On January 11, 1996, Stalwart Power Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's August 18, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-1334-000.
    On January 18, 1996, VTEC Energy Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's November 6, 1995, order in Docket No. 
ER95-1855-000.

3. Citizens Utilities Company

[Docket No. ER95-1586-002]

    Take notice that on January 2, 1996, Citizens Utilities Company 
tendered for filing revised tariff pages in the above-referenced docket 
in compliance with the Commission's order issued on November 30, 1995 
in Docket No. ER95-1586-000. In addition, on January 3, 1996, Citizens 
Utilities Company submitted a Certificate of Service to its January 2, 
1996 filing in this docket.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-753-000]

    Take notice that on January 4, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
tendered for filing as an initial Rate Schedule an Agreement for 
Installed Capacity Credit Transactions between Public Service Electric 
and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PECO dated December 28, 1995. This contract 
sets forth the terms under which PECO will sell PJM installed capacity 
credits to PSE&G. In order to maximize the economic advantages to both 
PSE&G and PECO, PECO requests that the Commission waive its customary 
notice period and permit this Agreement to become effective January 8, 
1996.
    Copies of the filing have been sent to PSE&G and the Pennsylvania 
Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Virginia Electric and Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-755-000]

    Take notice that on January 4, 1996, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing a Service Agreement 
between Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Virginia 
Power, dated December 1, 1995, under the Power Sales Tariff to Eligible 
Purchasers dated May 27, 1994. Under the tendered Service Agreement 
Virginia Power agrees to provide services to Hoosier Energy Rural 
Electric Cooperative, Inc. under the rates, terms and conditions of the 
Power Sales Tariff as agreed by the parties pursuant to the terms of 
the applicable Service Schedules included in the Power Sales Tariff.
    Copies of the filing were served upon the Virginia State 
Corporation Commission, and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. The Washington Water Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-756-000]

    Take notice that on January 4, 1996, The Washington Water Power 
Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, two signed service agreements 
under FERC Electric Tariff Volume No. 4 with Eastex Power Marketing, 
Inc. and Energy Services, Inc. Also submitted with this filing is a 
Certificate of Concurrence for each company with respect to exchanges. 
WWP requests waiver of the prior notice requirement and requests an 
effective date of February 1, 1996.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-757-000]

    Take notice that on January 4, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc., 
tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains 
Energy-Kansas, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Northern Indiana Public 
Service Company. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of 
capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-Kansas to Northern Indiana 
Public Service Company pursuant to the tariff.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-758-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1996, UtiliCorp United, Inc., 
tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, Missouri 
Public Service, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 10, with Louis Dreyfus Electric 
Power Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and 
energy by Missouri Public Service to Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc. 
pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by 
Heartland Energy Services to Missouri Public Service pursuant to Louis 
Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
    UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence 
by Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-759-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. tendered 
for filing on behalf of its operating division, 

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WestPlains Energy-Kansas, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales 
Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Louis Dreyfus 
Electric Power Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of 
capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-Kansas to Louis Dreyfus 
Electric Power Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of 
capacity and energy by Heartland Energy Services to WestPlains Energy-
Kansas pursuant to Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.'s Rate Schedule 
No. 1.
    UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence 
by Louis Dreyfus Electric Power Inc.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. The Montana Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-760-000]

    Take notice that on December 21, 1995, The Montana Power Company 
(Montana), tendered with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as 
an informational filing, an executed copy of Montana Rate Schedule FERC 
No. 224, a Firm Transmission Agreement Between Montana and Western Area 
Power Administration (Western).
    A copy of the filing was served upon Western.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Idaho Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-761-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1996, Idaho Power Company (IPC), 
tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
revised exhibits regarding capacity demands with retard to the 
following wholesale and/or transmission agreements: Agreement for 
Supply of Power and Energy with UAMPS, dated February 10, 1988; IPC's 
Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy with Washington City, Utah, 
dated July 6, 1987; IPC's Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy with 
Sierra Pacific Power Company, dated October 30, 1989; IPC's 
Transmission Services Agreement with the City of Seattle, City Light 
Department, dated January 1, 1988; and Bonneville Power Administration 
Service Agreement, dated June 6, 1989 and Oregon Trail Electric 
Consumers Cooperative, dated December 21, 1990.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. New York Power Pool

[Docket No. ER96-762-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1996, the Member Systems of the New 
York Power Pool (NYPP), tendered for filing a rate schedule for 
coordinated service with Enron Power Marketing, Inc. (EPMI). The rate 
schedule would enable the Member Systems of NYPP to enter into 
purchases and sales of specified services, including economy energy 
transactions, with EPMI. Included with the filing was a certificate of 
concurrence signed by EPMI. NYPP requested an effective date of 
December 15, 1995, and accordingly, requested waiver of the 
Commission's notice requirements for good cause shown.
    Copies of the filing were served on EPMI and the New York State 
Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. City of College Station, Texas

[Docket No. TX96-2-000]

    Take notice that on January 18, 1996, the City of College Station 
amended its December 1, 1995 filing filed in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: February 7, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Sierra Pacific Power Company v. PacifiCorp

[Docket No. EL96-23-000]

    Take notice that on December 8, 1996, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(Sierra) tendered for filing a complaint against PacifiCorp to 
establish a refund effective date with respect to rates PacifiCorp 
charges pursuant to FERC Rate Schedule 258 and 267, which are two 
PacifiCorp contracts with Sierra for wholesale power sales service.
    Comment Date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice. Answers to the complaint shall 
also be due on or before February 23, 1996.

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.
[FR Doc. 96-1807 Filed 1-30-96; 8:45 am]
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