[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3926-3929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2218]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG96-30-000, et al.]


Ventway Pty Ltd., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation 
Filings

January 26, 1996.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Ventway Pty Ltd.

[Docket No. EG96-30-000]

    On January 19, 1996, Ventway Pty Ltd. (``Applicant''), with its 
principal office at AMP Place, Level 22, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, 
Queensland, Australia 4001, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (the ``Commission'') an application for determination of 
exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the 
Commission's Regulations. Applicant states that it will own and/or 
operate an undivided interest in an electric generating facility and 
adjacent brown coal mine located in Victoria, Australia.
    Comment date: February 13, 1996, 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. Eclipse Energy Inc.; AIG Trading Corporation; Peak Energy, Inc.; 
National Fuel Resources, Inc.; Superior Electric Power Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER94-1099-007, ER94-1691-008, ER95-379-003, ER95-1374-001, 
and ER95-1747-001 (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 January 16, 1996, Eclipse Energy Inc. filed certain information 
as required by the Commission's June 15, 1994, order in Docket No. 
ER94-1099-000.
    On January 19, 1996, AIG Trading Corporation, filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's January 19, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1691-000.
    On January 17, 1996, Peak Energy, Inc., filed certain information 
as required by the Commission's February 24, 1995, order in Docket No. 
ER95-379-000.
    On January 18, 1996, National Fuel Resources, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's September 7, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1374-000.
    On January 17, 1996, Superior Electric Power Corporation, filed 
certain information as required by the Commission's October 23, 1995, 
order in Docket No. ER95-1747-000.

3. Southwest Regional Transmission Association

[Docket No. ER94-1381-001]

    Take notice that on January 17, 1996, Southwest Regional 
Transmission Association (SWRTA), on behalf of its Members, submitted 
for filing the signature pages of new Members and a list of all of its 
Members by Member Class designations.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Minnesota Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-674-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Minnesota Power & Light 
Company tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Calpine Newark Cogen, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-675-000]

    Take notice that on January 24, 1996, Calpine Newark Cogen, Inc. 
tendered for filing a Notice of Withdrawal in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Calpine Parlin Cogen, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-676-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Calpine Parlin Cogen, Inc. 
tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-776-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO) 
filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Tennessee 
Valley Authority (TVA) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original 
Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds TVA as a customer 
under the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to TVA 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 

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8. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-777-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated December 21, 1995, with Aquila Power 
Corporation (Aquila) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume 
No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds Aquila as a customer under 
the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of December 21, 1995, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to Aquila 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-778-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated December 21, 1995, with New England 
Power (New England Power) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original 
Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds New England Power as 
a customer under the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of December 21, 1995, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to New 
England Power and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER96-779-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.12 of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure, 18 CFR 35.12, as an initial rate schedule, an agreement with 
Global Petroleum Corporation (Global). The agreement provides a 
mechanism pursuant to which the parties can enter into separately 
scheduled transactions under which NYSEG will sell to Global and Global 
will purchase from NYSEG either capacity and associated energy or 
energy only as the parties may mutually agree.
    NYSEG requests that the agreement become effective on January 12, 
1996, so that the parties may, if mutually agreeable, enter into 
separately scheduled transactions under the agreement. NYSEG has 
requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
    NYSEG served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission and Global.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-780-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Southern Company Services, 
Inc., acting on behalf of Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, 
Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Savannah Electric 
and Power Company (collectively referred to as ``Southern Companies'') 
filed a tariff pursuant to which Southern Companies would make 
wholesale power sales at market-based rates.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-781-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non-
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff) entered 
into between Cinergy and Sonat Power Marketing, Inc.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-782-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non-
Firm Power Sales Standard Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between 
Cinergy and the Ohio Edison Company.
    Cinergy and the Ohio Edison Company are requesting an effective 
date of January 1, 1996.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-783-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Non-
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff) entered 
into between Cinergy and Coastal Electric Services Company.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and Potomac Electric Power 
Company

[Docket No. ER96-784-000]

    Take notice that on January 11, 1996, Baltimore Gas and Electric 
Company (BGE) and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) (collectively, 
Applicants) filed, pursuant to Rule 205 of the Federal Power Act and 
Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, two transmission tariffs; a 
Point-to-Point Transmission Service Tariff and a Network Integration 
Service Transmission Tariff.
    The Applicants state that they are making this filing in connection 
with the proposed merger of BGE and Pepco into Constellation Energy 
Corporation (Constellation), and that service under these two tariffs 
will be provided by Constellation upon the consummation of the merger. 
The Applicants request that the Commission waive the 120-day notice 
requirement of 35.3 of the Commission's Regulations to allow the 
tariffs to be accepted for filing and put into effect on the date upon 
which the merger is consummated. Copies of the filing have been served 
on the state utility regulatory commissions of the District of 
Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-785-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
tendered for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains 
Energy-Colorado, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 11, with Cenergy Inc. The Service 
Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by WestPlains 
Energy-Colorado to Cenergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the 
sale of capacity and energy by Cenergy Inc. to WestPlains Energy-
Colorado pursuant to Cenergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
    UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence 
by Cenergy 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 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-786-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc., 
tendered for filing 

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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 Cenergy Inc. The Service Agreement 
provides for the sale of capacity and energy by WestPlains Energy-
Kansas to Cenergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of 
capacity and energy by Cenergy Inc. to WestPlains Energy-Kansas 
pursuant to Cenergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
    UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of concurrence 
by Cenergy 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 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-787-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 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 Cinergy Inc. The Service 
Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy by Missouri 
Public Service to Cinergy Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale 
of capacity and energy by Cinergy Inc. to Missouri Public Service 
pursuant to Cinergy Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
    UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence 
by Cinergy 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 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. The Toledo Edison Company

[Docket No. ER96-788-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, The Toledo Edison Company 
(Toledo Edison), tendered for filing a revision to the Resale Service 
Rate Agreement between Toledo Edison and Southeastern Michigan Rural 
Electric Cooperative (Southeastern Michigan), which was effective for 
service rendered by Toledo Edison to Southeastern Michigan from January 
1, 1996.
    Toledo Edison states that Southeastern Michigan presently purchases 
firm power under is FERC Electric Tariff No. 33 which terminates under 
its own provisions on December 31, 1995. Under the Resale Service Rate 
Agreement, Toledo Edison will continue to sell to Southeastern Michigan 
all of the power and energy needed by Southeastern Michigan to serve 
its requirements.
    Toledo Edison states that the rate set forth in the Resale Service 
Rate Agreement is a negotiated rate between Toledo Edison and 
Southeastern Michigan. Toledo Edison states that the Resale Service 
Rate Agreement will help Southeastern Michigan become competitive in 
its source of power.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-789-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated January 3, 1996 with Orlando Utilities 
Commission (OUC) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 
1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds OUC as a customer under the 
Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of January 3, 1996, for the Service 
Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to OUC 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-790-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Central 
Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff 
Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds CVEC as a 
customer under the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to CVEC 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER96-791-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated December 28, 1995, with Baltimore Gas & 
Electric Company (BG&E) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original 
Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds BG&E as a customer 
under the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of December 28, 1995, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to BG&E 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Western Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-792-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Western Resources, Inc. 
(Western Resources), tendered for filing a non-firm transmission 
service agreement with Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C., Western Resources 
states the purpose of this filing is to permit Duke/Louis Dreyfus 
L.L.C., access to Western Resources' transmission system. The agreement 
is proposed to become effective January 3, 1996.
    Copies of the filing were served upon Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. and 
the Kansas Corporation Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. Kansas City Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-793-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Kansas City Power & Light 
Company (KCPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated December 
20, 1995 between KCPL and Delhi Energy Services, Inc. (Delhi). KCPL 
proposes an effective date of December 20, 1995, and requests waiver of 
the Commission's notice requirement. This Agreement provides for the 
rates and charges for Non-Firm Transmission Service between KCPL and 
Delhi.
    In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above-
mentioned Service Agreement are KCPL's rate and charges which were 
conditionally accepted for filing by the Commission in Docket No. ER94-
1045-000.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

25. Wisconsin Power and Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-794-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Wisconsin Power and Light 
Company (WP&L), tendered for filing an Agreement dated January 2, 1996, 
establishing Citizens Lehman Power Sales as a customer under the terms 
of WP&L's Point-to-Point Transmission Tariff.
    WP&L requests an effective date of January 2, 1996 and accordingly 
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waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. A copy of this filing 
has been served upon the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

26. Gateway Energy Marketing

[Docket No. ER96-795-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Gateway Energy Marketing 
(Gateway), tendered for filing pursuant to Rules 205 and 207 of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.205 and 
385.207, a petition for waivers and blanket approvals under various 
regulations of the Commission, and an order accepting its Rate Schedule 
No. 1, to be effective the earlier of March 16, 1996, or the date of a 
Commission order granting approval of this Rate Schedule.
    Gateway intends to engage in electric power and energy transactions 
as a marketer and broker. In transactions where Gateway purchases 
power, including capacity and related services from electric utilities, 
qualifying facilities and independent power producers, and resells such 
power to other purchasers, Gateway will be functioning as a marketer. 
In Gateway's marketing transactions, Gateway proposes to charge rates 
mutually agreed upon by the parties. In transactions where Gateway does 
not take title to the electric power and/or energy, Gateway will be 
limited to the role of a broker and will charge a fee for its services. 
Gateway is not in the business of producing or transmitting electric 
power. Gateway does not currently have or contemplate acquiring title 
to any electric power transmission facilities.
    Rate Schedule No. 1 provides for the sale of energy and capacity at 
agreed prices.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

27. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-797-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 1996, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing on behalf of its operating companies, 
The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company (CG&E) and PSI Energy, Inc. 
(PSI), an Interchange Agreement, dated November 1, 1995, between 
Cinergy, CG&E, PSI and Aquila Power Corporation (AQUILA).
    The Interchange Agreement provides for the following service 
between Cinergy and AQUILA.

1. Exhibit A--Power Sales by AQUILA
2. Exhibit B--Power Sales by Cinergy

    Cinergy and AQUILA have requested an effective date of February 1, 
1996.
    Copies of the filing were served on Aquila Power Corporation, the 
Nebraska Public Service commission, the Kentucky Public Service 
Commission, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the Indiana 
Utility Regulatory Commission.
    Comment date: February 9, 1996, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

28. William T. McCormick, Jr.

[Docket No. ID-2423-002]

    Take notice that on December 18, 1996, William T. McCormick, Jr. 
(Applicant) tendered for filing an application under section 305(b) of 
the Federal Power Act to hold the following positions:

Director, First Chicago NBD
Chairman of the Board and Director, Consumers Power Company

    Comment date: February 12, 1996, 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, 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.
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