[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 82 (Friday, April 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18583-18586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10352]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. EG96-56-000, et al.]


Southern Electric Wholesale Generators, Inc. et al.; Electric 
Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

April 19, 1996.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Southern Electric Wholesale Generators, Inc.

[Docket No. EG96-56-000]

    On April 16, 1996 Southern Electric Wholesale Generators, Inc. 
(``SEWG''), 900 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30338-
4780, 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.
    SEWG is a Delaware corporation that is engaged directly, or 
indirectly through one or more affiliates as defined in section 
2(a)(11)(B) of PUHCA, and exclusively in the business of owning or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities and selling electric energy at wholesale.
    SEWG intends to acquire an indirect ownership interest in a 490 MW 
coal-fired generating facility located near Lake Michigan in Hammond, 
Indiana.
    Comment date: May 10, 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. SEI State Line, Inc.

[Docket No. EG96-57-000]

    On April 16, 1996 SEI State Line, Inc. (``SEI State Line''), 900 
Ashwood Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30338-4780, 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.
    SEI State Line is a Delaware corporation that is engaged directly, 
or indirectly through one or more affiliates as defined in section 
2(a)(11)(B) of PUHCA, and exclusively in the business of owning or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities and selling electric energy at wholesale.
    SEI State Line intends to acquire an indirect ownership interest in 
a 490 MW coal-fired generating facility located near Lake Michigan in 
Hammond, Indiana.
    Comment date: May 10, 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. State Line Energy, L.L.C.

[Docket No. EG96-58-000]

    On April 16, 1996, State Line Energy, L.L.C. (``State Line 
Energy''), 900

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Ashwood Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30338-4780, 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.
    State Line Energy is an Indiana limited liability company that is 
engaged directly and exclusively in the business of owning or 
operating, or both owning and operating, all or part of one or more 
eligible facilities and selling electric energy at wholesale.
    State Line Energy intends to acquire a 100% ownership interest in a 
490 MW coal-fired generating facility located near Lake Michigan in 
Hammond, Indiana.
    Comment date: May 10, 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. Howell Power Systems, Inc., Proven Alternatives, Wilson Power & Gas 
Smart, Inc., Gateway Energy Inc., National Fuel Resources, Inc.; 
Powertec International L.P.

[Docket No. ER94-178-009; Docket No. ER95-473 004; Docket No. ER95-751-
005; Docket No. ER95-1049-003; Docket No. ER95-1374-002; Docket No. 
ER96-1-002 (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 April 4, 1996, Howell Power Systems, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's January 14, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER94-178-000.
    On April 15, 1996, Proven Alternatives filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's March 29, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-
473-000.
    On April 17, 1996, Wilson Power & Gas Smart, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's April 25, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-751-000.
    On April 15, 1996, Gateway Energy Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's August 4, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-
1049-000.
    On April 17, 1996, National Fuel Resources, Inc. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's September 7, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-1374-000.
    On April 16, 1996, Powertec International L.P. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's December 1, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER96-1-000.

5. Powernet Corporation, Energy Source Power, Texpar Energy, Inc., 
Williams Energy Services Company, Tennessee Power Company, J.L. Walker 
and Associates, CoEnergy Trading Company

[Docket No. ER94-931-008; Docket No. ER94-1168-008; Docket No. ER95-62-
005; Docket No. ER95-305-006; Docket No. ER95-581-004; Docket No. ER95-
1261-003; Docket No. ER96-1040-001 (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 April 10, 1996, Powernet Corporation filed certain information 
as required by the Commission's April 22, 1994, order in Docket No. 
ER94-931-000.
    On April 3, 1996, Energy Source Power filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's July 8, 1994, order in Docket No. ER94-
1168-000.
    On April 10, 1996, Texpar Energy, Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's December 27, 1994, order in Docket No. 
ER95-62-000.
    On April 12, 1996, Williams Energy Services Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's March 10, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-305-000.
    On April 15, 1996, Tennessee Power Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's April 28, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-581-000.
    On April 15, 1996, J.L. Walker and Associates filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's August 7, 1995, order in 
Docket No. ER95-1261-000.
    On April 15, 1996, CoEnergy Trading Company filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's March 14, 1996, order in 
Docket No. ER96-1040-000.

6. C.C. Pace Energy Services, Utility-2000 Energy Corp., ICPM, Inc., 
VTEC Energy Inc., Coral Power, L.L.C.

[Docket No. ER94-1181-007; Docket No. ER95-187-004; Docket No. ER95-
640-004; Docket No. ER95-1855-002; Docket No. ER96-25-002 (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 April 9, 1996, C.C. Pace Energy Services filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's July 25, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER94-1181-000.
    On April 15, 1996, Utility-2000 Energy Corp. filed certain 
information as required by the Commission's December 29, 1994, order in 
Docket No. ER95-187-000.
    On April 9, 1996, ICPM, Inc. filed certain information as required 
by the Commission's March 31, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-640-000.
    On April 15, 1996, VTEC Energy Inc. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's November 6, 1995, order in Docket No. 
ER95-1855-000.
    On April 15, 1996, Coral Power, L.L.C. filed certain information as 
required by the Commission's December 6, 1995, order in Docket No. 
ER96-25-000.

7. Minnesota Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-1457-000]

    Take notice that on March 29, 1996, Minnesota Power & Light Company 
tendered for filing signed Service agreements with Valero Power 
Services Company under its Wholesale Coordination Sales Tariff to 
satisfy its filing requirements under this tariff.
    Comment date: May 2, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

8. Commonwealth Edison Company

[Docket No. ER96-1555-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Commonwealth Edison Company 
(ComEd) submitted five Service Agreements, Federal Energy Sales, Inc. 
(FES), dated January 15, 1996; Western Power Services, Inc. (WPS), 
dated March 12, 1996; Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. (Eastex), dated 
March 18, 1996; International Utility Consultants, Inc. 
(International), dated March 19, 1996; and Kentucky Utilities Company 
(KU), dated April 3, 1996. The Commission has previously designated the 
PS-1 Tariff as FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 2.
    ComEd requests an effective date of March 13, 1996, for the Service 
Agreements with FES and WPS; March 18, 1996, for the Service Agreement 
with Eastex; March 19, 1996, for the Service Agreement with 
International and April 3, 1996, for the Service Agreement with KU, and 
accordingly seeks waiver of the Commission's requirements. Copies of 
this filing were served upon FES, WPS, Eastex, International, KU and 
the Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

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9. The Montana Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1556-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, The Montana Power Company 
(Montana), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13 a supplement to Rate Schedule FERC 
No. 188 (a Transmission Agreement between The Montana Power Company and 
Puget Sound Power & Light Company, dated July 30, 1971). Montana 
requests that the Commission grant a waiver of the 60-day prior notice 
requirement pursuant to 18 CFR 35.11.
    A copy of the filing was served upon Puget Sound Power & Light 
Company.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

10. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1557-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
tendered for filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which 
Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. will take service under Illinois Power 
Company's Power Sales Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of 
Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of April 1, 1996.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

11. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1558-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
tendered for filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which 
Carolina Power & Light Company will take service under Illinois Power 
Company's Power Sales Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of 
Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of April 1, 1996.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

12. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1559-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
tendered for filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which 
Entergy will take service under Illinois Power Company's Power Sales 
Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of Service Agreement in 
Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of April 1, 1996.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

13. Wisconsin Power and Light Company

[Docket No. ER96-1560-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Wisconsin Power and Light 
Company (WP&L), tendered for filing an Agreement dated April 2, 1996, 
establishing Eastex Power Marketing, Inc. as a customer under the terms 
of WP&L's Point-to-Point Transmission Tariff.
    WP&L requests an effective date of April 2, 1996 and accordingly 
seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. A copy of this 
filing has been served upon the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

14. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER96-1561-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed a signature page to the NEPOOL Agreement 
dated September 1, 1971, as amended, signed by Indeck-Pepperell Power 
Associates, Inc. (Indeck). 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 Indeck to join the over 90 other electric utilities 
and independent power producers that already participate in the Pool, 
and the power marketers recently admitted to the Pool. NEPOOL further 
states that the filed signature page does not change the NEPOOL 
Agreement in any manner, other than to make Indeck a Participant in the 
Pool. NEPOOL requests an effective date of June 1, 1996, for 
commencement of participation in the Pool by Indeck.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

15. Ohio Edison Company, Pennsylvania Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1562-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, Ohio Edison Company, tendered 
for filing on behalf of itself and Pennsylvania Power Company, an 
Agreement for Power Transactions with Vitol Gas & Electric L.L.C. This 
initial rate schedule will enable the parties to purchase and sell 
capacity and energy in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

16. TECO EnergySource, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-1563-000]

    Take notice that on April 12, 1996, TECO EnergySource, Inc. 
(EnergySource), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission Rate Schedule No. 1 which permits EnergySource to make sales 
of capacity and energy at market-based rates.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

17. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER96-1564-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Aquila 
Power Corporation (Aquila) under the NU System Companies' System Power 
Sales/Exchange Tariff No. 6.
    Aquila also filed a Certificate of Concurrence as it relates to 
exchange transactions under the Tariff.
    NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to Aquila.
    NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective sixty 
(60) days following the Commission's receipt of the filing.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

18. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER96-1565-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Central Hudson Gas and Electric 
Corporation (Central Hudson), tendered for filing its development of 
actual costs for 1995 related to transmission service provided from the 
Roseton Generating Plant to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, 
Inc. (Con Edison) and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (Niagara Mohawk) 
in accordance with the provisions of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 42.
    The actual costs for 1995 amounted to $1.1676 per MW-day to Con 
Edison and $3.6640 per MW-day to Niagara Mohawk and are the basis on 
which charges for 1996 have been estimated.
    Central Hudson requests waiver on the notice requirements set forth 
in 18 CFR 35.11 of the Regulations to permit charges to become 
effective January 1, 1996, as agreed by the parties.

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    Central Hudson states that a copy of its filing was served on Con 
Edison, Niagara Mohawk and the State of New York Public Service 
Commission.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

19. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER96-1566-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Central Hudson Gas and Electric 
Corporation (Central Hudson), tendered for filing its development of 
actual costs for 1995 related to substation service provided to 
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) in 
accordance with the provisions of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 43.
    Central Hudson indicates that the actual cost amounted to $232,083 
for 1995 will be the basis on which estimated charges for 1996 will be 
billed. Central Hudson requests waiver on the notice requirements set 
forth in 18 CFR 35.11 of the Regulations to permit charges to become 
effective January 1, 1996, as agreed by the parties.
    Central Hudson states that a copy of its filing was served on Con 
Edison and the State of New York Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

20. PSI Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. ER96-1567-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, PSI Energy, Inc. (PSI), 
tendered for filing pursuant to the Service Agreement between the Town 
of Veedersburg and PSI a revised Exhibit A (Service Specifications).
    Said Exhibit A provides for revised service characteristics at the 
Municipal's delivery point(s).
    Copies of the filing were served on the Town of Veedersburg and the 
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

21. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1568-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
tendered for filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which 
Delhi Energy Services, Inc. will take service under Illinois Power 
Company's Power Sales Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of 
Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of April 1, 1996.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

22. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER96-1569-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Illinois Power Company 
(Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, 
tendered for filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which 
QST Energy Trading Inc. will take service under Illinois Power 
Company's Power Sales Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of 
Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of April 1, 1996.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

23. Maine Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER96-1570-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Maine Public Service Company 
submitted an agreement under its Umbrella Power Sales tariff.
    Comment date: May 3, 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. ER96-1571-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Central Power and Light Company 
(CPL) and West Texas Utilities Company (WTU) (jointly, the Companies), 
submitted two Transmission Service Agreements, dated April 4, 1996, 
providing for transmission to, from and over both the East and North 
HVDC Ties, establishing Texas Utilities Electric Company (TU) as a 
customer 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 TU.
    Comment date: May 3, 1996, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

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

[Docket No. ER96-1572-000]

    Take notice that on April 15, 1996, Public Service Company of 
Oklahoma (PSO) and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) 
(jointly, the Companies) submitted (1) two Transmission Service 
Agreements dated April 4, 1996, providing for transmission to, from and 
over both the East and North HVDC Ties, establishing Texas Utilities 
Electric Company (TU) as a customer under the terms of the Companies' 
Southwestern Power Pool (SPP) Interpool Tariff; and (2) an Agreement 
between the Companies and TU to prevent double counting.
    The Companies request waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon TU and the Public 
Utility Commission of Texas.
    Comment date: May 3, 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.
[FR Doc. 96-10352 Filed 4-25-96; 8:45 am]
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