[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38077-38079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18721]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC97-43-000, et al.]


Public Service Company of New Mexico, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

July 9, 1997.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Public Service Company of New Mexico

[Docket No. EC97-43-000]

    Take notice that pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 
on July 2, 1997, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) filed an 
application seeking an order or other appropriate determination 
approving the sale by PNM to Plains Electric Generation and 
Transmission Cooperative, Inc. (Plains) of a portion of the OJO 345kV/
115kV Switching Station site and certain associated improvements and 
personal property.
    Comment date: July 30, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. GS Electric Generating Cooperative, Inc.

[Docket No. EG97-79-000]

    On July 2, 1997, GS Electric Generating Cooperative, Inc. (GSE), 
with its office located at First National Place II, 905 S. Fillmore, 
Suite 220, Amarillo, TX 79105, 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.
    GSE will be engaged in 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 and operating all or part of the Mustang 
Station Facility and selling electric energy at wholesale. The Mustang 
Station is an approximately 489 MW combined-cycle power plant which 
will produce electric energy at wholesale. The Facility consists of two 
combustion turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, and one single 
shaft condensing steam turbine and associated equipment. GSE has 
received, through its affiliate Golden Spread, a specific determination 
from the Public Utility Commission of Texas that the Facility: (1) will 
benefit consumers; (2) is in the public interest; and (3) does not 
violate State law. See Request of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, 
Inc., for Determinations Required by Section 32(k) of the Public 
Utility Holding Company Act and for Certification of Contract, Docket 
No. 15100, Order Approving Application, (February 11, 1997).
    Comment date: July 30, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice. The Commission limit its consideration of 
comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the 
application.

3. Consumers Power Company

[Docket No. EL97-42-000]

    Take notice that on January 21, 1997, Consumers Power Company d/b/a 
Consumers Energy Company (Consumers) submitted for filing a request for 
waiver of the Commission's Fuel Adjustment Clause Regulations (18 CFR 
35.14) and Refund Interest Rate Regulations (18 CFR 35.19a) as to the 
manner in which Consumers refunded to its firm wholesale requirements 
customers overcharges for spent nuclear fuel disposal costs refunded to 
Consumers by the Department of Energy during the period from 1992 
through 1995. This filing is made by consumers to achieve compliance 
with recommendations made by the Commission's Division of Audits based 
on its examination of Consumers' books and records.
    A copy of this filing was served upon the Michigan Public Service 
Commission and Consumers' firm wholesale requirements customers.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. West Texas Utilities Company

[Docket No. EL97-46-000]

    Take notice that on June 30, 1997, West Texas Utilities Company on 
behalf of Central Power and Light Company and Public Service Company of 
Oklahoma tendered for filing a petition for waiver of fuel clause 
regulations.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. Western Resources, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER97-1127-000, ER97-1143-000 and ER97-2377-000]

    Take notice that on June 27, 1997, Western Resources, Inc. tendered 
for filing an amendment in the above-referenced dockets.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Otter Tail Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-2813-000]

    Take notice that on June 26, 1997, Otter Tail Power Company 
tendered for

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filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-3179-000]

    Take notice that Central Illinois Public Service Company on June 
18, 1997, tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: July 22, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. South Carolina Electric and Gas Company

[Docket No. ER97-3281-000]

    Take notice that South Carolina Electric and Gas Company on June 
17, 1997, tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: July 22, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Madison Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-3387-000]

    Take notice that on June 18, 1997, Madison Gas and Electric Company 
(MGE), tendered for filing a service agreement with:

 CNG Power Services Corporation
 Delhi Energy Services, Inc.
 Federal Energy Sales Inc.
 NESI Power Marketing, Inc.
 Sonat Power Marketing L.P.
 Upper Peninsula Power Company
 Western Power Services, Inc.
 WPS Energy Services, Inc.

    MGE requests an effective date of January 1, 1997.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Entergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-3388-000]

    Take notice that on June 24, 1997, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy 
Services), on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, 
Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy 
New Orleans, Inc. (collectively, the Entergy Operating Companies), 
tendered for filing a Short-Term Market Rate Sales Agreement between 
Entergy Services, as agent for the Entergy Operating Companies, and 
Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. for the sale of power under 
Entergy Services' Rate Schedule SP.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. Sierra Pacific Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3389-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(Sierra), tendered for filing Service Agreements (Service Agreements) 
with the following entities for Point-to-Point Transmission Service 
under Sierra's Open Access Transmission Tariff (Tariff):
For Non Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service
1. CMS Marketing, Services and Trading
2. Electric Clearinghouse, Inc.
3. e prime, Inc.
4. Illinova Energy Partners
5. Williams Energy Services Company
For Short-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service
6. Williams Energy Services Company

    Sierra filed the executed Service Agreements with the Commission in 
compliance with Sections 13.4 and 14.4 of the Tariff and applicable 
Commission regulations. Sierra also submitted revised Sheet No. 148 
(Attachment E) to the Tariff, which is an updated list of all current 
subscribers. Sierra requests waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements to permit and effective date of June 23, 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 Service 
Commission of Nevada, the Public Utilities Commission of California and 
all interested parties.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. Virginia Electric and Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3391-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing executed Service 
Agreements between Virginia Electric and Power Company and North 
American Energy Conservation, Inc., WPS Energy Services, Inc., and 
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation under the Power Sales 
Tariff to Eligible Purchasers dated May 27, 1994, as revised on 
December 31, 1996. Under the tendered Service Agreements Virginia Power 
agrees to provide services to North American Energy Conservation, Inc., 
WPS Energy Services, Inc., and North Carolina Electric Membership 
Corporation under the rates, terms and conditions of the Power Sales 
Tariff as agreed by the parties pursuant to the terms of the applicable 
Service Schedules included in the Power Sales Tariff.
    Copies of the filing were served upon the Virginia State 
Corporation Commission, and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. Delmarva Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER97-3392-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Delmarva Power & Light Company, 
tendered for filing a rate reduction for transmission service and 
ancillary services for the period July 9, 1996 through March 31, 1997, 
the dates during which its tariff was in effect.
    Comment date: May 5, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

14. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-3393-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Central Illinois Public Service 
Company (CIPS), submitted for filing a Third Amendment, dated June 6, 
1997, to the Power Supply Agreement, dated June 11, 1987, as amended, 
between CIPS and the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), and a 
Third Amendment, dated June 6, 1997, to the Transmission Services 
Agreement, dated June 11, 1987, as amended between CIPS and IMEA.
    CIPS requests an effective date of April 1, 1997 for both 
Amendments. Accordingly, CIPS requests waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon the 
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and the Illinois Commerce 
Commission.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. Virginia Electric and Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3394-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing an executed Service 
Agreement with PECO Energy Company which it had filed in unexecuted 
form on May 2, 1997.
    Copies of the filing were served upon the Virginia State 
Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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16. Central Louisiana Electric Co., Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-3395-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Central Louisiana Electric 
Company, Inc., (CLECO), tendered for filing a service agreement under 
which CLECO will provide non-firm point-to-point transmission service 
to CMS Marketing, Services and Trading Company under its point-to-point 
transmission tariff.
    CLECO states that a copy of the filing has been served on CMS 
Marketing, Services and Trading Company.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-3396-000]

    Take notice that on June 23, 1997, Southern Indiana Gas and 
Electric Company (SIGECO), tendered for filing a Consent to Assignment 
under which certain service agreements involving Coastal Electric 
Services Company would be assigned to Engage Energy US, L.P. SIGECO has 
requested waiver of notice to allow the assignment of the service 
agreements to become effective as of June 1, 1997.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. Montana Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3397-000]

    Take notice that on June 20, 1997, Montana Power Company (MPC), 
tendered for filing an unexecuted Service Agreement under MPC's FERC 
Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 4 (Control Area Services Tariff) 
pursuant to which MPC will provide load following services to the 
Bonneville Power Administration. MPC has proposed to make the service 
agreement effective on August 20, 1997.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. Engage Energy US, L.P.

[Docket No. ER97-3398-000]

    Take notice that on June 23, 1997, Engage Energy US, L.P. (Engage), 
tendered for filing its request that the Commission amend the Western 
Systems Power Pool (WSPP) Agreement to reflect Engage's name change 
from Coastal Electric Services Company, and, pursuant to 18 CFR 35.3 
and 35.11, waive notice requirements for good cause shown. CESC 
requests an effective date of June 1, 1997.
    Copies of the filing were served upon the WSPP Executive Committee.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. PECO Energy Company

[Docket No. ER97-3399-000]

    Take notice that on June 23, 1997, PECO Energy Company (PECO) filed 
a Service Agreement dated June 17, 1997, with Tampa Electric Company 
(TECO) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 
(Tariff). The Service Agreement adds TECO as a customer under the 
Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of June 17, 1997, for the Service 
Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to TECO 
and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. Sierra Pacific Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3593-000]

    Take notice that on July 2, 1997, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(Sierra Pacific) filed, pursuant to Section 29.1 and 29.5 of Sierra 
Pacific's open-access transmission tariff (FERC Original Vol. No. 3), a 
proposed unexecuted Service Agreement for Network Integration 
Transmission Service to Truckee Donner Public Utility District (Truckee 
Donner). Sierra Pacific and Truckee Donner have been unable to agree on 
the terms of service to be provided. Sierra Pacific proposes an 
effective date of July 5, 1997 for this proposed unexecuted Service 
Agreement.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. Tampa Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-3400-000]

    Take notice that on June 23, 1997, Tampa Electric Company (Tampa 
Electric), tendered for filing a revised Exhibit A to the Contract for 
Interchange Service between Tampa Electric and Florida Power 
Corporation (FPC). The revised Exhibit A contains updated descriptions 
of the direct interconnections between Tampa Electric and FPC. Tampa 
Electric included with the filing a Certificate of Concurrence executed 
by FPC in lieu of an independent filing.
    Tampa Electric requests that the revised Exhibit A be made 
effective on July 1, 1997 and, therefore, requests waiver of the 
Commission's notice requirement.
    Copies of the filing have been served on FPC and the Florida Public 
Service Commission.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

23. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota) and Northern States Power 
Company (Wisconsin)

[Docket No. ER97-3401-000]

    Take notice that on June 23, 1997, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (collectively 
referred to as NSP), hereby submit an Electric Services Tariff.
    NSP requests this Tariff be made effective July 1, 1997.
    Comment date: July 23, 1997, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

24. Harold S. Hook

[Docket No. ID-3054-000]

    Take notice that on June 18, 1997, Harold S. Hook (Applicant) 
tendered for filing an application under Section 305(b) of the Federal 
Power Act to hold the following positions:

Director--Duke Energy Corporation
Director--Sprint Corporation
Director--Cooper Industries, Inc.
Director--The Chase Manhattan Corporation
Director--The Chase Manhattan Bank
Director--Texas Commerce Bank, N.A.

    Comment date: July 25, 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.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-18721 Filed 7-15-97; 8:45 am]
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