[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6369-6373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3644]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. EF96-5191-000, et al.]
Western Area Power Administration, et al.; Electric Rate and
Corporate Regulation Filings
February 12, 1996
Take notice that the following filings have been made with the
Commission:
1. Western Area Power Administration
[Docket No. EF96-5191-000]
Take notice that on January 31, 1996, the Deputy Secretary of the
Department of Energy, by Rate Order No. WAPA-71, did confirm and
approve on an interim basis, to be effective on February 1, 1996, the
Western Area Power Administration's (Western) Rate Schedules INT-FT2
and INT-NFT2 for firm and nonfirm transmission service from the AC
Intertie Project.
The rates will be in effect pending the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's (FERC) approval of these or of substitute rates on a final
basis, ending September 30, 2000.
The existing AC Intertie Project rate schedules were designed to
yield approximately $124,513,395 for the AC Intertie Project. The
provisional rate schedules are designed to yield approximately
$43,451,743 for the existing system and $60,858,572 for the 500-kV
system over the cost evaluation period.
The Administrator of Western certifies that the rates are
consistent with applicable law and that they are the lowest possible
rates consistent with sound business principles. The Deputy Secretary
of the Department of Energy states that the rate schedule is submitted
for confirmation and approval on a final basis for a period beginning
February 1, 1996, and ending September 30, 2000, pursuant to authority
vested in FERC by Delegation Order No. 0204-108, as amended.
Comment date: February 28, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
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2. Calpine Monterey Cogeneration, Inc.
[Docket No. EG96-39-000]
On February 5, 1996, Calpine Monterey Cogeneration, Inc., a
California Corporation (``Applicant'') with its Principal Executive
Office at 50 West San Fernando Street, Fifth Floor, San Jose,
California 95113, 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.
Applicant leases and operates an approximately 28.5 megawatt gas
fired electrical generating facility located in Watsonville,
California. The entire net energy output of such facility is sold by
Applicant on a wholesale basis to Pacific Gas & Electric Company,
pursuant to a power purchase agreement between Applicant and such
utility.
Comment date: March 1, 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.
3. FTM Energy Inc.
[Docket No. EG96-42-000]
On February 6, 1996, FTM Energy Inc. (``Applicant'') 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.
Applicant is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of
Delaware. Applicant is a wholly owned subsidiary of AYP Capital, Inc.
(``AYP''), which itself is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegheny Power
System, Inc. (``APS''), a registered electric utility holding company.
Applicant's business address is c/o Allegheny Power Service
Corporation, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601 (Attn: Theresa
Colecchia).
The eligible facility consists primarily of a 50 percent undivided
interest in Unit No. 1 of the Fort Martin Power Station, an operating
steam-electric generating unit, and an associated portion of Ft. Martin
Unit 1's main transformers. Ft. Martin Unit 1 is located in West
Virginia on the Monongahela River between Morgantown, West Virginia and
Point Marion, Pennsylvania. The portion of Ft. Martin Unit 1 that is
the eligible facility is currently owned by Duquesne Light Company
(``Duquesne''), a Pennsylvania public utility not affiliated with APS;
however, Duquesne has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (dated
November 28, 1995) with AYP, pursuant to which Duquesne will sell on or
before December 31, 1996, its undivided ownership interest in Ft.
Martin Unit 1 (including its interest in the transformers) to AYP,
which will assign the Asset Purchase Agreement to FTM Energy Inc. The
remainder of the facility of which the eligible facility is a portion
is owned by Monongahela Power Company (``MPC'') and The Potomac Edison
Company (``PEC''), two of the three wholly owned electric operating
subsidiaries of APS.
Comment date: March 1, 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.
4. Illinois Municipal Electric Agency v. Central Illinois Public
Service Company, Union Electric Company and Central Illinois Public
Service Company
[Docket No. EL96-32-000]
[Docket No. ER96-677-000]
Take notice that on February 2, 1996, Illinois Municipal Electric
Agency (IMEA) tendered for filing a complaint against Central Illinois
Public Service Company to seek the establishment of a refund effective
date in connection with rate reductions expected as a result of Union
Electric Company and Central Illinois Public Service Company's
transmission rate filing in Docket No. ER96-677-000. In its complaint
IMEA requests that this proceeding be consolidated with Docket No.
ER96-677-000.
Comment date: March 13, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph
E at the end of this notice. Answers to the complaint shall be due on
or before March 13, 1996.
5. Electric Clearinghouse, Inc., Direct Electric Inc., K N Marketing,
Inc., Enerserve, L.C., Paragon Gas Marketing, Heath Petra Resources,
Inc., Energy West Power Company, LLC
[Docket No. ER94-968-012, Docket No. ER94-1161-007, Docket No. ER95-
869-003, Docket No. ER96-182-001, Docket No. ER96-380-001, Docket No.
ER96-381-001, Docket No. ER96-392-001]
[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 31, 1996, Electric Clearinghouse, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's April 7, 1994, order in
Docket No. ER94-968-000.
On January 31, 1996, Direct Electric Inc. filed certain information
as required by the Commission's July 18, 1994, order in Docket No.
ER94-1161-000.
On January 31, 1996, K N Marketing, Inc. filed certain information
as required by the Commission's May 26, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-
869-000.
On January 29, 1996, Enerserve, L.C. filed certain information as
required by the Commission's December 28, 1995, order in Docket No.
ER96-182-000.
On January 31, 1996, Paragon Gas Marketing filed certain
information as required by the Commission's December 20, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER96-380-000.
On January 29, 1996, Heath Petra Resources, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's December 20, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER96-381-000.
On January 29, 1996, Energy West Power Company, LLC filed certain
information as required by the Commission's December 28, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER96-392-000.
6. Mock Electric Power Marketing, TransCanada Pipelines, J. Anthony &
Associates Ltd, Hinson Power Company, Amoco Energy Trading Corporation,
Cogentrix Energy Power Marketing Inc., U.S. Power & Light, Inc.
[Docket No. ER95-300-005, Docket No. ER95-692-003, Docket No. ER95-784-
001, Docket No. ER95-1314-003, Docket No. ER95-1359-001, Docket No.
ER95-1739-001, Docket No. ER96-105-001]
[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 31, 1996, Mock Electric Power Marketing filed certain
information as required by the Commission's March 16, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-300-000.
On January 17, 1996, TransCanada Pipelines filed certain
information as required by the Commission's June 9, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-692-000.
On February 5, 1996, J. Anthony & Associates Ltd filed certain
information as required by the Commission's May 31, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-784-000.
On January 29, 1996, Hinson Power Company filed certain information
as required by the Commission's August 29, 1995, order in Docket No.
ER95-1314-000.
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On February 2, 1996, Amoco Energy Trading Corporation filed certain
information as required by the Commission's November 29, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-1359-000.
On January 31, 1996, Cogentrix Energy Power Marketing, Inc. filed
certain information as required by the Commission's October 13, 1995,
order in Docket No. ER95-1739-000.
On January 29, 1996, U.S. Power & Light, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's December 6, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER96-105-000.
7. Energy Exchange of Chicago, Inc., Wholesale Power Services, Inc.,
Enron Power Marketing, Inc., Heartland Energy Services, Inc., Eastern
Power Distribution, Inc., Rainbow Energy Marketing Corp., LG&E Power
Marketing, Inc.
[Docket No. ER90-225-023, Docket No. ER93-730-002, Docket No. ER94-24-
011, Docket No. ER94-108-007, Docket No. ER94-964-008, Docket No. ER94-
1061-007, Docket No. ER94-1188-009]
[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 February 2, 1996, Energy Exchange of Chicago, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's April 19, 1990, order in
Docket No. ER90-225-000.
On February 1, 1996, Wholesale Power Services, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's August 10, 1993, order in
Docket No. ER93-730-000.
On February 1, 1996, Enron Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's December 2, 1993, order in
Docket No. ER94-24-000.
On January 31, 1996, Heartland Energy Services, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's August 9, 1994, order in
Docket No. ER94-108-000.
On February 1, 1996, Eastern Power Distribution, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's April 5, 1994, order in
Docket No. ER94-964-000.
On January 31, 1996, Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation filed
certain information as required by the Commission's June 10, 1994,
order in Docket No. ER94-1061-000.
On January 31, 1996, LG&E Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's August 19, 1994, order in
Docket No. ER94-1188-000.
8. Coastal Electric Services Company, Illinova Power Marketing, Inc.,
American Power Exchange, Inc., Power Exchange Corporation, KCS Power
Marketing, Inc., Aquila Power Corporation, Kimball Power Company
[Docket No. ER94-1450-008, Docket No. ER94-1475-003, Docket No. ER94-
1578-005, Docket No. ER95-72-004, Docket No. ER95-208-004, Docket No.
ER95-216-006, Docket No. ER95-232-005]
[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 31, 1996, Coastal Electric Services Company filed
certain information as required by the Commission's September 29, 1994,
order in Docket No. ER94-1450-000.
On January 29, 1996, Illinova Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's May 18, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER94-1475-000.
On February 2, 1996, American Power Exchange, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's October 19, 1994, order in
Docket No. ER94-1578-000.
On February 2, 1996, Power Exchange Corporation filed certain
information as required by the Commission's February 1, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-72-000.
On February 2, 1996, KCS Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain
information as required by the Commission's March 2, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-208-000.
On January 31, 1996, Aquila Power Corporation filed certain
information as required by the Commission's January 13, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-216-000.
On January 22, 1996, Kimball Power Company filed certain
information as required by the Commission's February 1, 1995, order in
Docket No. ER95-232-000.
9. Duquesne Light Company
[Docket No. ER96-745-000]
Take notice that on January 2, 1996, Duquesne Light Company
tendered for filing a Service Agreement with Catex-Vitol, L.L.C.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
10. Quantum Energy Resources, Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-947-000]
Take notice that on January 29, 1996, Quantum Energy Resources,
Inc. tendered for filing an application for blanket authorization,
certain waivers, and order approving rate schedule.
Comment date: February 26, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
11. Entergy Services, Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-959-000]
Take notice that on January 25, 1996, Entergy Services, Inc. acting
as agent for Arkansas Power & Light Company (AP&L) tendered for filing
the Fourth Amendment to the Power Coordination, Interchange and
Transmission Agreement between the City of Conway, Arkansas and AP&L.
Comment date: February 26, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
12. Central Illinois Public Service Company
[Docket No. ER96-970-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, Central Illinois Public
Service Company (CIPS) submitted a Service Agreement, dated January 29,
1996, establishing American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) as a
customer under the terms of CIPS' Coordination Sales Tariff CST-1 (CST-
1 Tariff).
CIPS requests an effective date of January 1, 1996, for the service
agreement with AMP-Ohio. Accordingly, CIPS requests waiver of the
Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served
upon AMP-Ohio and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
13. The Detroit Edison Company
[Docket No. ER96-971-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, The Detroit Edison Company
(Detroit), tendered for filing the Third Amendment to the Power Supply
Agreement between Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. and Detroit.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
14. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-973-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 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
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No. 10, with Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. The Service Agreement
provides for the sale of capacity and energy by Missouri Public Service
to Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. pursuant to the tariff, and for the
sale of capacity and energy by Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. to Missouri
Public Service pursuant to Eastex Power Marketing, Inc.'s Rate Schedule
No. 1.
UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence
by Eastex Power Marketing, 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 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
15. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-974-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 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 Eastex Power Marketing,
Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy
by WestPlains Energy-Kansas to Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. pursuant to
the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by Eastex Power
Marketing, Inc. to WestPlains Energy-Kansas pursuant to Eastex Power
Marketing, Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence
by Eastex Power Marketing, 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 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
16. UtiliCorp United Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-975-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 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 Eastex Power Marketing,
Inc. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and energy
by WestPlains Energy-Colorado to Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. pursuant
to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by Eastex Power
Marketing, Inc. to WestPlains Energy-Colorado pursuant to Eastex Power
Marketing, Inc.'s Rate Schedule No. 1.
UtiliCorp also has tendered for filing a Certificate of Concurrence
by Eastex Power Marketing, 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 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
17. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota Company)
[Docket No. ER96-976-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, Northern States Power Company
(Minnesota) (NSP), tendered for filing a Notice of Termination of the
Blue Lake Emergency Connection Agreement between NSP and the City of
Shakopee (City).
NSP requests the Agreement be accepted for filing effective January
31, 1996, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements
in order for the Agreement to be accepted for filing on the date
requested.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
18. The Dayton Power and Light Company
[Docket No. ER96-978-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, The Dayton Power and Light
Company (Dayton), tendered for filing an executed Master Power Sales
Agreement between Dayton and Public Service Electric and Gas Company
(PSE&G).
Pursuant to the rate schedules attached as Exhibit B to the
Agreement, Dayton will provide to PSE&G power and/or energy for resale.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
19. Illinova Power Marketing, Inc.
[Docket No. ER96-979-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, Illinova Power Marketing,
Inc. (IPMI), 1405 West 2200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119,
tendered for filing proposed revisions to its tariff and Code of
Conduct.
IPMI has requested an effective date of January 31, 1996, for the
proposed changes to its Tariff and Code of Conduct. IPMI requests any
waivers necessary for this filing date.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
20. Florida Power Corporation
[Docket No. ER96-980-000]
Take notice that on January 31, 1996, Florida Power Corporation
(FPC), tendered for filing a contract for the provision of interchange
service between itself and Valero Power Services Company (Valpo). The
contract provides for service under Schedule J, Negotiated Interchange
Service and OS, Opportunity Sales. Cost support for both schedules has
been previously filed and approved by the Commission. No specifically
assignable facilities have been or will be installed or modified in
order to supply service under the proposed rates.
FPC requests Commission waiver of the 60-day notice requirement in
order to allow the contract to become effective as a rate schedule on
February 1, 1996. Waiver is appropriate because this filing does not
change the rate under these two Commission accepted, existing rate
schedules.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
21. Florida Power Corporation
[Docket No. ER96-981-000]
Take notice that on January 31, 1996, Florida Power Corporation
(Florida Power), tendered for filing service agreements providing for
service to Valero Power Services Company pursuant to its open access
transmission tariff (the T-2 Tariff). Florida Power requests that the
Commission waive its notice requirements and allow the agreements to
become effective on January 31, 1996.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
22. Florida Power Corporation
[Docket No. ER96-982-000]
Take notice that on January 31, 1996, Florida Power Corporation
(Florida Power), tendered for filing service agreements providing for
service to Southern Company Services, Inc., pursuant to its open access
transmission tariff (the T-2 Tariff). Florida Power requests that the
Commission waive its notice requirements and allow the agreements to
become effective on January 31, 1996.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
23. Central Power and Light Company West Texas Utilities Company
[Docket No. ER96-983-000]
Take notice that on January 31, 1996, Central Power and Light
Company (CPL) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) submitted for
filing: an unexecuted Transmission Service Agreement between CPL and
City of
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College Station, Texas (College Station) and an unexecuted Transmission
Service Agreement between WTU and College Station (Service Agreements).
Under the Service Agreements, CPL and WTU will transmit power and
energy purchased by College Station from Texas Utilities Electric
Company (Texas Utilities). CPL and WTU request that the Service
Agreements be accepted to become effective as of January 1, 1996.
Copies of the filing were served on College Station and the Public
Utility Commission of Texas.
Comment date: February 23, 1996, in accordance with Standard
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.
24. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota), Northern States Power
Company (Wisconsin)
[Docket No. ER96-984-000]
Take notice that on January 30, 1996, Northern States Power
Company-Minnesota (NSP-M) and Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin
(NSP-W) jointly tendered and request the Commission to accept two
Transmission Service Agreements which provide for Limited and
Interruptible Transmission Service to J Power Inc.
NSP requests that the Commission accept for filing the Transmission
Service Agreements effective as of January 31, 1996. NSP requests a
waiver of the Commission's notice requirements pursuant to Part 35 so
the Agreements may be accepted for filing effective on the date
requested.
Comment date: February 23, 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, 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.
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