[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10335-10339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5951]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. ER95-203-007, et al.]


UtiliCorp United Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

March 6, 1996.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

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1. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER95-203-007]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
(``UtiliCorp'') filed tariff sheets revising Section 2.5 of its 
Interruptible Transmission Service Tariffs for its Missouri Public 
Service and WestPlains Energy Kansas and Colorado divisions, in 
accordance with the directives contained in the Commission's February 
14, 1996, order in the above-docketed proceeding, all as more fully set 
forth in the compliance filing on file with the Commission and open to 
public inspection.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. IES Utilities, Inc., Interstate Power Company, Wisconsin Power & 
Light Company, South Beloit Water, Gas & Electric Company, Heartland 
Energy Services and Industrial Energy Applications, Inc.

[Docket No. EC96-13-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 1996, IES Utilities Inc. (IES), 
Interstate Power Company (IPC), Wisconsin Power & Light Company (WPL), 
South Beloit Water, Gas & Electric Company (South Beloit), Heartland 
Energy Services (Heartland), and Industrial Energy Applications (IEA) 
(collectively, the ``Applicants'') filed, pursuant to Section 203 of 
the Federal Power Act and Part 33 of the Commission's Regulations, a 
Joint Application requesting authorization of their merger and 
reorganization and the resulting consolidation of facilities 
(``Merger'') subject to the Commission's jurisdiction.
    The Applicants state that they are making this filing in connection 
with the proposed merger of WPL Holdings, Inc. (the holding company 
parent of WPL and, indirectly, South Beloit), IES Industries Inc. 
(Industries) (the holding company parent of IES) and IPC. The 
Applicants state that they will be organized under Interstate Energy 
Corporation (Interstate Energy), the holding company parent that will 
be formed for the consummation of the Merger. IES, IPC, WPL and South 
Beloit will continue to operate in their respective service 
territories, as they do today. The reorganization will be effected 
through an exchange of common stock.
    Comment date: March 29, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota), Northern States Power 
Company (Wisconsin) and Cenergy, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER94-1090-002 and ER94-1113-005; ER94-1402-006]

    Take notice that on February 29, 1996, Northern States Power 
Company (Minnesota) and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) 
(collectively ``NSP'') tendered it's NSP Transmission Tariff compliance 
filing in response to the Commission order dated February 14, 1996.
    In accordance with the Commission's order of February 14, 1996, NSP 
requests an effective date of November 14, 1994, for the Appendix A 
Tariff. In accordance with the WMI settlement agreement, NSP requests 
an effective date of January 1, 1996, for the Appendix C Tariff. Copies 
of the compliance filing have been sent to the service list maintained 
in these proceedings.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER95-874-000]

    Take notice that on February 21, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), tendered for filing a revision to Amendment No. 18 to 
include Attachment A, ``Cost of Emission Allowance,'' to Service 
Schedule H.
    Illinois Power has requested waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements to permit the originally proposed effective date of June 
1, 1995.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. Southern Energy Marketing, Inc.

[Docket No. ER95-976-002]

    Take notice that on February 28, 1996, Southern Energy Marketing, 
Inc. (``Southern Energy'') tendered for filing an amendment to its 
compliance filing in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Nevada Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-98-001]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, Nevada Power Company 
tendered for filing its refund report in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C.

[Docket No. ER96-108-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1996, Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. 
(Duke/Louis Dreyfus) notified the Commission of a change in status.
    The change in status results from the formation by Duke/Louis 
Dreyfus and Eastern Utilities Associates of a joint venture to market 
power.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Idaho Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-350-001]

    Take notice that on February 15, 1996, Idaho Power Company (IPC) 
tendered for filing a clarification to its filing in the above-
referenced docket regarding IPC's Point-to-Point and Network 
Integration Transmission Tariffs.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER96-496-001]

    Take notice that on February 29, 1996, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (NU) tendered for filing a conditional compliance filing of 
Wholesale Tariffs by NU in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Florida Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER96-845-000]

    Take notice that on February 28, 1996, Florida Power Corporation 
tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. Supersystems, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-906-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1996, Supersystems, Inc. tendered 
for filing supplemental information to its January 24, 1996, filing in 
the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-912-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 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 (Southern Companies) tendered for filing an amendment to

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Interchange Service Contract between Southern Companies and Heartland 
Energy Services, Inc.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-913-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 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 (Southern Companies), tendered for filing an amendment to 
the Interchange Service Contract between Southern Companies and LG&E 
Power Marketing Inc., of Fairfax, Virginia.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-914-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 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 (Southern Companies), tendered for filing an amendment to 
the Interchange Service Contract between Southern Companies and CATEX 
Vitol Electric, L.L.C.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. Public Service Electric and Gas Company

[Docket No. ER96-1009-000]

    Take notice that on February 29, 1996, Public Service Electric and 
Gas Company of Newark, New Jersey amended its filing of an agreement 
for the sale of capacity and energy to Carolina Power and Light 
Company. Pursuant to the agreement, PSE&G will sell peaking capacity 
and associated energy for a period commencing on February 6, 1996 
through February 29, 1996.
    Copies of the amended filing have been served upon CP&L, the New 
Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the North Carolina Utilities 
Commission and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. Central Illinois Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-1075-000]

    Take notice that on February 29, 1996, Central Illinois Light 
Company tendered for filing an additional exhibit to its February 16, 
1996, filing in this proceeding.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER96-1173-000]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed a signature page to the NEPOOL Agreement 
dated September 1, 1971, as amended, signed by CNG Power Services 
Corporation (CNG). The New England Power Pool Agreement, as amended, 
has been designated NEPOOL FPC No. 2.
    The Executive Committee states that acceptance of the signature 
page would permit CNG to join the over 90 other electric utilities and 
independent power producers that already participate in the Pool. 
NEPOOL further states that the filed signature page does not change the 
NEPOOL Agreement in any manner, other than to make CNG a Participant in 
the Pool. NEPOOL, requests an effective date of May 1, 1996 for 
commencement of participation in the Pool by CNG.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER96-1174-000]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed a signature page to the NEPOOL Agreement 
dated September 1, 1971, as amended, signed by Catex Vitol Electric 
L.L.C. (Catex). The New England Power Pool Agreement, as amended, has 
been designated NEPOOL FPC No. 2.
    The Executive Committee states that acceptance of the signature 
page would permit Catex to join over 90 other electric utilities and 
independent power producers that already participate in the Pool. 
NEPOOL further states that the filed signature page does not change the 
NEPOOL Agreement in any manner, other than to make Catex a Participant 
in the Pool. NEPOOL, requests an effective date of May 1, 1996, for 
commencement of participation in the Pool by Catex.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER96-1175-000]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed a signature page to the NEPOOL Agreement 
dated September 1, 1971, as amended, signed by ENRON Power Marketing, 
Inc. (ENRON). The New England Power Pool Agreement, as amended, has 
been designated NEPOOL FPC No. 2.
    The Executive Committee states that acceptance of the signature 
page would permit ENRON to join over 90 other electric utilities and 
independent power producers that already participate in the Pool. 
NEPOOL further states that the filed signature page does not change the 
NEPOOL Agreement in any manner, other than to make ENRON a Participant 
in the Pool. NEPOOL requests an effective date of May 1, 1996, for 
commencement of participation in the Pool by ENRON.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. Arizona Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER96-1176-000]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, Arizona Public Service 
Company (APS), tendered for filing revised estimated load Exhibits 
applicable under the following rate schedules:

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   APS-FERC No.         Customer name                  Exhibit          
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140..............  Electrical District No.  Exhibit ``II''.             
                    8.                                                  
142..............  McMullen Valley Water    Exhibit ``II''.             
                    C&DD.                                               
155..............  Buckeye Water C&DD.....  Exhibit ``II''.             
158..............  Roosevelt Irrigation     Exhibit ``II''.             
                    District.                                           
153..............  Harquahala Valley Power  Exhibit ``II''.             
                    District.                                           
168..............  Maricopa Water District  Exhibit ``II''.             
126..............  Electrical District No.  Exhibit ``II''.             
                    6 of Pinal County.                                  
141..............  Aquila Irrigation        Exhibit ``II''.             
                    District.                                           
143..............  Tonopah Irrigation       Exhibit ``II''.             
                    District.                                           
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    Current rate levels are unaffected, revenue levels are unchanged 
from those currently on file with the Commission, and no other 
significant change in service to these or any other customer results 
from the revisions proposed herein. No new or modifications to existing 
facilities are required as a result of these revisions.
    Copies of this filing have been served on the above customers and 
the Arizona Corporation Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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21. J. Aron & Company

[Docket No. ER96-1177-000]

    Take notice that on February 26, 1996, J. Aron & Company (J. Aron), 
tendered for filing a letter from the Executive Committee of the 
Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) indicating that J. Aron has satisfied 
the requirements for WSPP membership. Accordingly, J. Aron requests 
that the Commission amend the WSPP Agreement to include it as a member.
    J. Aron requests waiver of the 60-day prior notice requirement to 
permit its membership in the WSPP to become effective as of January 31, 
1996, the date J. Aron accepted membership in the WSPP.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER96-1178-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, Central Illinois Public 
Service Company (CIPS), submitted a Service Agreement, dated February 
16, 1996, establishing Conoco Power Marketing Inc. (Conoco) as a 
customer under the terms of CIPS' Coordination Sales Tariff CST-1 (CST-
1 Tariff).
    CIPS requests an effective date of February 16, 1996, for the 
service agreement with Conoco. Accordingly, CIPS requests waiver of the 
Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served 
upon Conoco and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

23. Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power 
Company

[Docket No. ER96-1179-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, Public Service Company of 
Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company (collectively the 
Companies) submitted Transmission Service Agreements establishing three 
new customers under the terms of the SPP Coordination Transmission 
Service Tariff.
    The Companies request waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements. Copies of the filing were served upon the three 
customers.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

24. Central Power and Light Company and West Texas Utilities Company

[Docket No. ER96-1180-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, Central Power and Light 
Company (CPL) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) (jointly, the 
Companies) submitted a Transmission Service Agreement establishing 
Destec Power Services, Inc. (Destec) as a customer under the terms of 
the ERCOT Coordination Transmission Service Tariff.
    The Companies request waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements. Copies of this filing have been served upon Destec.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

25. Central Power and Light Company and West Texas Utilities Company

[Docket No. ER96-1181-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, Central Power and Light 
Company (CPL) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) (jointly, the 
Companies) submitted two Transmission Service Agreements, dated 
February 7, and February 19, 1996, establishing Destec Power Services, 
Inc. (Destec) and Entergy Power, Inc. (Entergy), respectively, as 
customers under the terms of the ERCOT Interpool Transmission Service 
Tariff.
    The Companies request waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon Destec and 
Entergy.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

26. Jersey Central Power & Light Co., Metropolitan Edison Company and 
Pennsylvania Electric Company

[Docket No. ER96-1192-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1996, GPU Service Corporation 
(GPU) on behalf of Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Metropolitan 
Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company tendered for filing a 
Service Agreement between GPU and Eastex Power Marketing, Inc.
    Comment date: March 20, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

27. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ES96-18-001]

    Take notice that on February 29, 1996, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
(UtiliCorp) filed an amendment to its application in Docket No. ES96-
18-000, under Sec. 204 of the Federal Power Act. In UtiliCorp's 
original application, it is seeking authorization to issue:
    (i) Corporate guaranties in support of Debt Securities in an amount 
of up to and including $40 million (Canadian) to be issued in one or 
more series by West Kootenay Power, Ltd. (WKP) on or before December 
31, 1997 which have estimated maturity dates of not more than thirty 
years after the date of issuances;
    (ii) Corporate guaranties in support of obligations under working 
capital lines of credit in an amount of up to and including $20 million 
(Canadian) to guarantee such obligations for up to ten years;
    (iii) A $3.1 million Junior Subordinated Debentures to UtiliCorp 
Capital L.P. which will have a maturity of no more than thirty years;

and for exemption from competitive bidding and negotiated placement 
requirements. WKP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UtiliCorp British 
Columbia Ltd., which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UtiliCorp. 
UtiliCorp Capital L.P. is a limited partnership of which UtiliCorp is 
the general partner.
    In the amendment, UtiliCorp amended item (ii) to request authority 
to guarantee working capital obligations for up to two years. UtiliCorp 
also deleted language that referenced sections of the Commission's 
Regulations that have been superseded. All other terms and conditions 
stated in its original application are unchanged.
    Comment date: March 21, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

28. City of Palm Springs, California

[Docket No. TX96-7-000]

    On March 1, 1996, the City of Palm Springs, California (``Palm 
Springs'' or ``City'') filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (``Commission'') an application requesting that the 
Commission order the Southern California Edison Company (``Edison'') to 
provide transmission services pursuant to Section 211 of the Federal 
Power Act (``Act''), as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 
U.S.C. Sec. 824j).
    The Applicant is a municipal corporation chartered by the State of 
California, and is authorized to provide electric service to its 
inhabitants. The Applicant alleges that Edison has refused to provide 
the firm network transmission service requested by Palm Springs, 
thereby utilizing its transmission dominance to foreclose competition 
in bulk power markets.
    The Applicant is requesting that the Commission issue a proposed 
order

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requiring Edison to provide the firm network transmission service 
requested by Palm Springs, subject to negotiation of the transmission 
rate in accordance with the principles established in prior Commission 
orders for similar service. If the negotiations between Edison and Palm 
Springs do not resolve the issues between the parties with respect to 
rates, terms and conditions of service, the Applicant requests that the 
Commission issue a final order requiring the requested service on 
rates, terms, and conditions that the Commission determines to be just, 
reasonable and nondiscriminatory and otherwise in conformity with 
Section 212 of the Act.
    A copy of the filing was served upon Edison.
    Comment date: April 4, 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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