[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11428-11431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-6190]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. ER97-1773-000, et al.]


Interstate Power Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

March 5, 1997.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Interstate Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-1773-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Interstate Power Company 
(IPW), tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of Service 
Agreement No.

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16 under FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 7.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-1774-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
between NMPC and Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc. This 
Transmission Service Agreement specifies that Waste Management of New 
Hampshire, Inc. has signed on to and has agreed to the terms and 
conditions of NMPC's Open Access Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket 
No. OA96-194-000. This Tariff, filed with FERC on July 9, 1997, will 
allow NMPC and Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc. to enter into 
separately scheduled transactions under which NMPC will provide 
transmission service for Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc. as the 
parties may mutually agree.
    NMPC requests an effective date of February 7, 1997. NMPC has 
requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
    NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission and Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-1775-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, the American Electric Power 
Service Corporation (AEPSC), tendered for filing an executed service 
agreement with Holland Board of Public Works under the AEP companies' 
Power Sales Tariffs. The Power Sales Tariff was accepted for filing 
effective October 1, 1995, and has been designated AEP Companies' FERC 
Electric Tariff First Revised Volume No. 2. AEPSC requests waiver of 
notice to permit the Service Agreement to be made effective for service 
billed on and after January 19, 1997.
    A copy of the filing was served upon the Parties and the State 
Utility Regulatory Commissions of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, 
Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. Virginia Electric and Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-1776-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing an executed Service 
Agreement with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. which it had filed in 
unexecuted form on January 31, 1997.
    Copies of the filing were served upon the Virginia State 
Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-1778-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing a Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement between LG&E and East Kentucky Power 
Cooperative under LG&E's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-1779-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing a Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement between LG&E and Big Rivers Electric 
Corporation under LG&E's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. Portland General Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-1780-000]

    Take notice that on February 3, 1997, Portland General Electric 
Company, submitted an amendment to PGE-2 to add an alternate form of 
service agreement. The existing form of service agreement is unchanged.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Otter Tail Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-1783-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Otter Tail Power Company 
(OTP), tendered for filing a transmission service agreement between 
itself and Minnesota Power & Light Co. (MP). The agreement establishes 
MP as a customer under OTP's transmission service tariff (FERC Electric 
Tariff, Original Volume No. 7).
    OTP respectfully requests an effective date sixty days after 
filing. OTP is authorized to state that MP joins in the requested 
effective date.
    Copies of the filing have been served on MP, the Minnesota Public 
Utilities Commission, the North Dakota Public Service Commission, and 
the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-1784-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Wisconsin Public Service 
Corporation (''WPSC''), tendered for filing an executed Transmission 
Service Agreement with itself for its own off-system sales. The 
Agreement provides for transmission service under the Open Access 
Transmission Service Tariff, FERC Original Volume No. 11.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-1785-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Central Illinois Public 
Service Company (CIPS), submitted three service agreements, dated 
between February 7, 1997 and February 12, 1997, establishing the 
following as customers under the terms of CIPS' Open Access 
Transmission Tariff: American Energy Solutions, Inc., City Water, Light 
& Power, and Pennsylvania Power & Light Company.
    CIPS requests an effective date of February 12, 1997 for these 
service agreements. Accordingly, CIPS requests waiver of the 
Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served on 
the three customers and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. Public Service Company of Colorado

[Docket No. ER97-1786-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Public Service Company of 
Colorado (PSCO), tendered for filing a Transmission Service Agreement 
(TSA) between itself and Public Service Company of Colorado--Power 
Marketing. PSCO states that the TSA sets out the transmission 
arrangements under which PSCO will provide its

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power marketing division firm point-to-point transmission service under 
its Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. Kansas City Power & Light Compnay

[Docket No. ER97-1787-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Kansas City Power & Light 
Company (KCPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated January 
27, 1997, between KCPL and Citizens Lehman Power Sales (Citizens). KCPL 
proposes an effective date of January 27, 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 
Citizens.
    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 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. Public Service Company of Colorado

[Docket No. ER97-1788-000]

    Take notice that on February 19, 1997, Public Service Company of 
Colorado (PSCO), tendered for filing a Transmission Service Agreement 
(TSA) between itself and Public Service Company of Colorado--Power 
Marketing. PSCO states that the TSA sets out the transmission 
arrangements under which PSCO will provide its power marketing division 
non-firm point-to-point transmission service under its Pro Forma Open 
Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. Central Louisiana Electric Company, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-1789-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Central Louisiana Electric 
Company, Inc. (``CLECO''), tendered for filing a service agreement 
under which Central Louisiana Electric Company, Inc. (``CLECO'') as 
transmission provider, will provide non-firm point-to-point 
transmission service to Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. under its 
point-to-point transmission tariff.
    CLECO states that a copy of the filing has been served on Morgan 
Stanley Capital Group Inc.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. PacifiCorp

[Docket No. ER97-1790-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, PacifiCorp, tendered for 
filing in accordance with 18 CFR Part 35 of the Commission's Rules and 
Regulations, Non-Firm Transmission Service Agreement with Puget Sound 
Power & Light Company under, PacifiCorp's FERC Electric Tariff, 
Original Volume No. 11.
    Copies of this filing were supplied to the Washington Utilities and 
Transportation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
    A copy of this filing may be obtained from PacifiCorp's Regulatory 
Administration Department's Bulletin Board System through a personal 
computer by calling (503) 464-6122 (9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 
stop bit).
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota)

[Docket No. ER97-1791-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Northern States Power 
Company (Minnesota) (NSP), tendered for filing a Non-Firm Point-to-
Point Transmission Service Agreement between NSP and Southern Minnesota 
Municipal Power Agency.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept the agreement effective 
February 1, 1997, 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: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. Wisconsin Power and Light Company

[Docket No. ER97-1792-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Wisconsin Power and Light 
Company (WP&L), tendered for filing Form of Service Agreements for Firm 
and Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service establishing Sonat 
Power Marketing, L.P. as a point-to-point transmission customer under 
the terms of WP&L's transmission tariff.
    WP&L requests an effective date of February 13, 1997, 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: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, 
Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-1793-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Central Power and Light 
Company, West Texas Utilities Company, Public Service Company of 
Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company, (collectively, the 
``CSW Operating Companies'') submitted for filing a Restated and 
Amended Operating Agreement and Notices of Termination to terminate 
certain supplements to the Operating Agreement that are intended to be 
superseded by the Restated and Amended Operating Agreement filed in 
this proceeding. The CSW Operating Companies request that the Restated 
and Amended Operating Agreement and the Notices of Termination be 
accepted become effective as of January 1, 1997.
    The CSW Operating Companies state that the filing has been served 
on the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Louisiana Public Service 
Commission, the Arkansas Public Service Commission and Oklahoma 
Corporation Commission.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-1794-000]

    Take notice that on February 24, 1997, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
between NMPC and Pennsylvania Power & Light Company. This Transmission 
Service Agreement specifies that Pennsylvania Power & Light Company has 
signed on to and has agreed to the terms and conditions of NMPC's Open 
Access Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-000. This 
Tariff, filed with FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and 
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company to enter into separately scheduled 
transactions under which NMPC will provide transmission service for 
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company as the parties may mutually agree.
    NMPC requests an effective date of February 12, 1997. NMPC has 
requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
    NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service

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Commission and Pennsylvania Power & Light Company.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota)

[Docket No. ER97-1795-000]

    Take notice that on February 24, 1997, Northern States Power 
Company (Minnesota) (NSP), tendered for filing the Non-Firm Point-to-
Point Transmission Service Agreement between NSP and Blue Earth Light & 
Water Department.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept the agreement effective 
February 5, 1997, 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: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. Southern California Edison Company

[Docket No. ER97-1796-000]

    Take notice that on February 21, 1997, Southern California Edison 
Company (Edison), tendered for filing Service Agreements (Service 
Agreements) with AIG Trading Corporation, Citizens Lehman Power Sales, 
and CNG Power Services Corporation for Non-Firm Point-To-Point 
Transmission Service under Edison's Open Access Transmission Tariff 
(Tariff) filed in compliance with FERC Order No. 888.
    Edison filed the executed Service Agreements with the Commission in 
compliance with applicable Commission regulations. Edison also 
submitted a revised Sheet No. 152 (Attachment E) to the Tariff, which 
is an updated list of all current subscribers. Edison requests waiver 
of the Commission's notice requirement to permit an effective date of 
February 22, 1997 for Attachment E, and to allow the Service Agreements 
to become effective according to their terms.
    Copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities 
Commission of the State of California and all interested parties.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-1797-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Southern Indiana Gas and 
Electric Company (''SIGECO''), tendered for filing two (2) service 
agreements for non-firm transmission service under Part II of its 
Transmission Services Tariff with the following entities:
    1. Electric Clearinghouse, Inc.
    2. Coastal Electric Services Company.
    3. Minnesota Power & Light Company.
    4. Cinergy Services, Inc., as agent for The Cincinnati Gas and 
Electric Company and PSI Energy, Inc.
    Copies of the filing were served upon each of the parties to the 
service agreements.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

23. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-1798-000]

    Take notice that on February 20, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company, on behalf of its affiliate Western Massachusetts Electric 
Company (''WMECO''), tendered for filing the following proposed change 
to a service agreement filed under WMECO's FERC Electric Service 
Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal 
Power Act and Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations:
    Borderline Sales Service Amended Service Agreement, between WMECO 
and Massachusetts Electric Company, dated as of November 12, 1996.
    The proposed amendment to the service agreement would add a 
delivery point and provide for construction of facilities to 
accommodate the delivery point. Copies of the filing were served upon 
Massachusetts Electric Company and the Massachusetts Department of 
Public Utilities.
    Comment date: March 19, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

24. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-1799-000]

    Take notice that on February 24, 1997, Wisconsin Electric Power 
Company (Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing an Electric Service 
Agreement and a Non-Firm Transmission Service Agreement between itself 
and Michigan Public Power Agency. The Electric Service Agreement 
provides for service under Wisconsin Electric's Coordination Sales 
Tariff. The Transmission Service Agreement allows Michigan Public Power 
Agency to receive non-firm transmission service under Wisconsin 
Electric's FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 7.
    Wisconsin Electric requests an effective date of sixty days from 
date of filing. Copies of the filing have been served on Michigan 
Public Power Agency, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the 
Michigan Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: March 19, 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. 97-6190 Filed 3-11-97; 8:45 am]
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