[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 10840-10844] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5823] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. ER94-931-011, et al.] PowerNet, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings March 3, 1997. Take notice that the following filings have been made with the Commission: [[Page 10841]] 1. PowerNet, Valero Power Services Company, Delhi Gas Pipeline Corporation, ProGas Power, SCANA Energy Marketing, Inc., KinEr-G Power Marketing, Inc., NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER94-931-011, ER94-1394-010, ER95-940-007, ER95-968-003, ER96-1086-003, ER96-1139-003, ER96-1431-003 (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 24, 1997, PowerNet filed certain information as required by the Commission's April 22, 1994, order in Docket No. ER94- 931-000. On February 24, 1997, Valero Power Services Company filed certain information as required by the Commission's August 24, 1994, order in Docket No. ER94-1394-000. On February 24, 1997, Delhi Gas Pipeline Corporation filed certain information as required by the Commission's June 1, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-940-000. On February 18, 1997, ProGas Power filed certain information as required by the Commission's July 7, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95- 968-000. On January 28, 1997, SCANA Energy Marketing, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's May 13, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96-1086-000. On January 8, 1997, KinEr-G Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's April 30, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96-1139-000. On January 31, 1997, NIPSCO Energy Services, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's May 29, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96-1431-000. 2. EDC Power Marketing, Inc., Power Clearinghouse, Inc., PacifiCorp Power Marketing, Inc., Proler Power Marketing, Inc., Energy West Power Co., LLC, Ensource, AYP Energy, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER94-1538-009, ER95-914-007, ER95-1096-008, ER95-1433-005, ER96-392-005, ER96-1919-002, ER96-2673-001, (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 30, 1997, EDC Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's September 14, 1994, order in Docket No. ER94-1538-000. On January 10, 1997, Power Clearinghouse, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's May 11, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-914-000. On January 16, 1997, PacifiCorp Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's February 2, 1996, order in Docket No. ER95-1096-000. On January 30, 1997, Proler Power Marketing, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's October 16, 1995, order in Docket No. ER95-1433-000. On January 30, 1997, Energy West Power Co., LLC filed certain information as required by the Commission's December 28, 1995, order in Docket No. ER96-392-000. On January 27, 1997, Ensource filed certain information as required by the Commission's July 10, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96-1919-000. On January 30, 1997, AYP Energy, Inc. filed certain information as required by the Commission's October 8, 1996, order in Docket No. ER96- 2673-000. 3. Northwest Regional Transmission Association [Docket No. ER95-19-011] Take notice that on January 30, 1997, Northwest Regional Transmission Association (NRTA) tendered for filing the Member Signature Page of the NRTA executed by Public Utility District No. 1, of Franklin Co. WA, and Public Utility, District No. 1, of Benton County, for membership in NRTA. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 4. Northwest Regional Transmission Association [Docket No. ER95-19-012] Take notice that on February 12, 1997, Northwest Regional Transmission Association (NRTA) tendered for filing the Member Signature Page of the NRTA executed by Public Utility District No. 1, of Chelan County, Washington, for membership in NRTA. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 5. Florida Power Corporation [Docket No. ER97-356-000] Take notice that on February 4, 1997, Florida Power Corporation tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 6. Wisconsin Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER97-985-000] Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Wisconsin Power & Light Company tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 7. Illinois Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1687-000] Take notice that on February 14, 1997, Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for filing non-firm transmission agreements under which Western Resources, Inc. will take transmission service pursuant to its open access transmission tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff. Illinois Power has requested an effective date of February 7, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 8. Illinois Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1688-000] Take notice that on February 14, 1997, Illinois Power Company (Illinois Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for filing firm and non-firm transmission agreements under which Engelhard Power Marketing, Inc. will take transmission service pursuant to its open access transmission tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of Service Agreement in Illinois Power's tariff. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 9. Northeast Utilities Service Company [Docket No. ER97-1690-000] Take notice that on February 14, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with The United Illuminating Company (UI) under the NU System Companies' System Power Sales/Exchange Tariff No. 6. NUSCO requested deferral of Commission action on the filing until NUSCO made its filing for functional unbundling of services under the Tariff pursuant to the Commission's Order No. 888. NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to UI. NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective February 1, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. [[Page 10842]] 10. Northeast Utilities Service Company [Docket No. ER97-1691-000] Take notice that on February 14, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Cinergy Corp. (Cinergy) under the NU System Companies' System Power Sales/ Exchange Tariff No. 6. NUSCO requested deferral of Commission action on the filing until NUSCO made its filing for functional unbundling of services under the Tariff pursuant to the Commission's Order No. 888. NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to Cinergy. NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective February 1, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 11. Pennsylvania Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER97-1692-000] Take notice that on February 14, 1997, Pennsylvania Power & Light Company (PP&L), filed a Service Agreement dated January 15, 1997, with Duke Louis/Dreyfus L.L.C. (Duke) for non-firm point-to-point transmission service under PP&L's Open Access Transmission Tariff. The Service Agreement adds Duke as an eligible customer under the Tariff. PP&L requests an effective date of January 15, 1997, for the Service Agreement. PP&L states that copies of this filing have been supplied to Duke and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 12. Western Resources, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1694-000] Take notice that on February 12, 1997, Western Resources, Inc., tendered for filing a non-firm transmission agreement between Western Resources and Electric Clearinghouse, Inc. Western Resources states that the purpose of the agreement is to permit non-discriminatory access to the transmission facilities owned or controlled by Western Resources in accordance with Western Resources' open access transmission tariff on file with the Commission. The agreement is proposed to become effective January 9, 1997. Copies of the filing were served upon Electric Clearinghouse, Inc. and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 13. Wisconsin Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1721-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing two daily firm transmission service agreements with Rainbow Energy Marketing Corporation (Rainbow). Wisconsin Electric respectfully requests an effective date of January 10 and January 16, 1997, in order to permit the transmission service undertaken. The Transmission Customer supports the requested effective dates. Copies of the filing have been served on Rainbow, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 14. Ohio Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1722-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Ohio Power Company (OPCO), submitted for filing with the Commission Modification No. 1 to the agreement between Ohio Power Company (OPCO) and the City of Dover, Ohio (Dover) which provides for the establishment of a new delivery point between OPCO and Dover. Also submitted for filing is an Operating and Maintenance Agreement between OPCO and Dover which contains provisions for OPCO to operate and maintain, per Dover's request, certain of Dover's 138 kV facilities at the new delivery point established in Modification No. 1. A copy of the filing was served upon the City of Dover, Ohio and the Public Utility Commission of Ohio. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 15. Kansas City Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER97-1723-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated January 15, 1997, between KCPL and Illinova Power Marketing, Inc. (IPMI). KCPL proposes an effective date of January 15, 1997, 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 IPMI. In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above- mentioned Service Agreement are KCPL's rates and charges in the compliance filing to FERC Order 888 in Docket No. OA96-4-000. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 16. Public Service Electric and Gas Company [Docket No. ER97-1724-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), tendered for filing an agreement to provide non- firm transmission service to itself, pursuant to PSE&G's Open Access Transmission Tariff presently on file with the Commission in Docket No. OA96-80-000. PSE&G further requests waiver of the Commission's regulations such that the agreement can be made effective as of July 9, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 17. Central Maine Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1725-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Central Maine Power Company (CMP), tendered for filing a service agreement for Non-Firm Point-to- Point Transmission Service with Citizens Lehman Power Sales. Service will be provided pursuant to CMP's Open Access Transmission Tariff, designated rate schedule CMP--FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 3, as supplemented. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 18. Maine Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1726-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Maine Electric Power Company (MEPCO), tendered for filing a service agreement for Non-Firm Point-to- Point Transmission Service with Citizens Lehman Power Sales. Service will be provided pursuant to CMP's Open Access Transmission Tariff, designated rate schedule CMP--FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 3, as supplemented. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 19. Baltimore Gas & Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1727-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for non-firm point-to-point [[Page 10843]] transmission service between BG&E and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 20. Baltimore Gas & Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1728-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for non-firm point-to-point transmission service between BG&E and Citizens Lehman Power Sales. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 21. Baltimore Gas & Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1729-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for non-firm point-to-point transmission service between BG&E and DuPont Power Marketing, Inc. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 22. Baltimore Gas & Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1730-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for non-firm point-to-point transmission service between BG&E and Western Power Services, Inc. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 23. Baltimore Gas & Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1731-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BG&E) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for non-firm point-to-point transmission service between BG&E and Virginia Electric and Power Company. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 24. UtiliCorp United Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1732-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, UtiliCorp United Inc. (UtiliCorp), filed service agreements with AIG Trading Corporation for service under its non-firm point-to-point open access service tariff for its operating divisions, Missouri Public Service, WestPlains Energy-Kansas and WestPlains Energy-Colorado. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 25. Portland General Electric Company [Docket No. ER97-1733-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Portland General Electric Company (PGE), tendered for filing under PGE's Final Rule pro forma tariff, (Docket No. OA96-137-000) an executed Service Agreement for Non-firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service and an executed Service Agreement for Short Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Pursuant to 18 CFR 35.11 and the Commission's order issued July 30, 1993 (Docket No. PL93-2-002), PGE respectfully requests the Commission grant a waiver of the notice requirements of 18 CFR 35.3 to allow the Service Agreements to become effective February 1, 1997. A copy of this filing was caused to be served upon the Pacific Gas & Electric Company as noted in the filing letter. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 26. Northeast Utilities Service [Docket No. ER97-1734-000] Company ) Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Plum Street Energy Marketing, Inc., under the NU System Companies' Sale for Resale, Tariff No. 7. NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to the Plum Street Energy Marketing, Inc. NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective February 1, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 27. Northeast Utilities Service Company [Docket No. ER97-1736-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation under the NU System Companies' Sale for Resale, Tariff No. 7. NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective February 1, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 28. Southern Company Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1737-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Southern Company Services, Inc. (``SCSI''), 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 one (1) service agreement under Southern Companies' Market-Based Rate Power Sales Tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 4) with the following entity: Electric Clearinghouse, Inc. SCSI states that the service agreement will enable Southern Companies to engage in short-term market-based rate transactions with this entity. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 29. Carolina Power & Light Company [Docket No. ER97-1738-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Carolina Power & Light Company (CP&L), tendered for filing separate Service Agreements for Non-Firm Point to Point Transmission Service executed between CP&L and the following Eligible Transmission Customers: Southern Energy Trading and Marketing, Inc.; CNG Power Services Corporation; and a Service Agreement for Short-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with CNG Power Services Corporation. Service to each Eligible Customer will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of Carolina Power & Light Company's Open Access Transmission Tariff. Copies of the filing were served upon the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 30. Northeast Utilities Service Company [Docket No. ER97-1739-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, under the NU System Companies' System Power Sales/Exchange Tariff No. 6. NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective February 1, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. [[Page 10844]] 31. Boston Edison Company [Docket No. ER97-1743-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Boston Edison Company (Boston Edison), tendered for filing a Service Agreement and Appendix A under Original Volume No. 6, Power Sales and Exchange Tariff (Tariff) for TransCanada Energy Limited (TransCanada). Boston Edison requests that the Service Agreement become effective as of February 1, 1997. Edison states that it has served a copy of this filing on TransCanada and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 32. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1744-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Cinergy Services, Inc. (Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Open Access Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy and Consumers Power Company/The Detroit Edison Company. Cinergy and Consumers Power Company/The Detroit Edison Company are requesting an effective date of January 20, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 33. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1745-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, 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 Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. Cinergy and Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. are requesting an effective date of January 20, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 34. Cinergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1747-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, 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), a Power Service Agreement, dated January 22, 1997 between Cinergy, CG&E, PSI and Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Southwestern). The Power Service Agreement provides for sale on a market basis. Cinergy and Southwestern have requested an effective date of one day after this initial filing of the Power Service Agreement. Copies of the filing were served on Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc., Central Illinois Public Service Company, Illinois Power Company, Illinois Commerce Commission, the Kentucky Public Service Commission, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 35. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1757-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a service agreement to provide non-firm transmission service pursuant to its Open Access Transmission Tariff to American Energy Solutions, Inc. (American Energy). Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by mail upon American Energy. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 36. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1758-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a service agreement to provide non-firm transmission service pursuant to its Open Access Transmission Tariff to USGen Power Services, L.P. (USGen). Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by mail upon USGen. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 37. Rig Gas, Inc. [Docket No. ER97-1759-000] Take notice that on February 18, 1997, Rig Gas, Inc., tendered for filing a Notice of Termination of Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, with a proposed effective date of February 18, 1997. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 38. Interstate Power Company [Docket No. ER97-1760-000] Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Interstate Power Company, tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 16 under FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 7. Comment date: March 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. 39. Nelson Industrial Steam Company [Docket No. QF95-41-000] On February 25, 1997, Nelson Industrial Steam Company (Applicant) tendered for filing a supplement to its filing in this docket. No determination has been made that the submittal constitutes a complete filing. The supplement provides additional information pertaining primarily to the ownership and operation of the cogeneration facility. Comment date: March 17, 1997, 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. 97-5823 Filed 3-7-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P