[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47486-47489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23783]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG97-82-000, et al.]


Auburndale Power Partners, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

September 3, 1997.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Auburndale Power Partners, Limited Partnership

[Docket No. EG97-82-000]

    On August 22, 1997, Auburndale Power Partners, Limited Partnership, 
Suite 200, 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, filed with 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for 
determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to section 
32(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as added by 
section 711 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
    The applicant is a corporation that is engaged directly and 
exclusively in owning and operating an eligible facility located in 
Polk County, Florida, near the town of Auburndale. The facility 
consists of a 158.8 MW (net) topping-cycle cogeneration facility fueled 
by natural gas.
    Comment date: September 23, 1997, 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.

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2. Sierra Pacific Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-4156-000]

    Take notice that on August 11, 1997, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(``Sierra''), tendered for filing Service Agreements (``Service 
Agreements'') with the following entities for Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service under Sierra's Open Access Transmission Tariff 
(``Tariff''):

1. Western Resources
2. Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    Sierra filed the executed Service Agreements with the Commission in 
compliance with Section 14.4 of the Tariff and applicable Commission 
regulations. Sierra also submitted revised Sheet Nos. 148 and 148A 
(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 August 11, 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: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4157-000]

    Take notice that on August 11, 1997, Rochester Gas and Electric 
Corporation (RG&E), filed a Service Agreement between RG&E and the 
PSE&G(Customer). This Service Agreement specifies that the Customer has 
agreed to the rates, terms and conditions of the RG&E open access 
transmission tariff filed on July 9, 1996 in Docket No. OA96-141-000.
    RG&E requests waiver of the Commission's sixty (60) day notice 
requirements and an effective date of July 29, 1997 for the PSE&G 
Service Agreement. RG&E has served copies of the filing on the New York 
State Public Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-4159-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Wisconsin Electric Power 
Company (``Wisconsin Electric''), tendered for filing two Transmission 
Service Agreement between itself and National Gas & Electric 
L.P.(``NG&E''), and between Wisconsin Electric and Allegheny Power 
System. The first Transmission Service Agreement allows NG&E to receive 
short term firm transmission service under Wisconsin Electric's FERC 
Electric Tariff, Volume No. 7, which is pending Commission acceptance 
in Docket No. OA97-578. The second Transmission Service Agreement 
allows APS to receive non-firm transmission service under the same 
tariff.
    Wisconsin Electric requests an effective date coincident with its 
filing and waiver of the Commission's notice requirements in order to 
allow for economic transactions as they appear. Copies of the filing 
have been served on NG&E, APS, the Public Service Commission of 
Wisconsin and the Michigan Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Central Illinois Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-4160-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Central Illinois Public 
Service Company (``CIPS''), submitted two umbrella short-term firm 
transmission service agreements, dated April 1, 1997, July 11, 1997 and 
July 21, 1997, establishing the following as customers under the terms 
of CIPS' Open Access Transmission Tariff: Cinergy Services, Inc., The 
Power Company of America, L.P., and New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation.
    CIPS requests an effective date of July 21, 1997 for the 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: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Northern Indiana Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-4161-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Northern Indiana Public 
Service Company, tendered for filing an executed Standard Transmission 
Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 
between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Market Responsive 
Energy, Inc.
    Under the Transmission Service Agreement, Northern Indiana Public 
Service Company will provide Point-to-Point Transmission Service to 
Market Responsive Energy, Inc. pursuant to the Transmission Service 
Tariff filed by Northern Indiana Public Service Company in Docket No. 
OA96-47-000 and allowed to become effective by the Commission. Northern 
Indiana Public Service Company has requested that the Service Agreement 
be allowed to become effective as of July 14, 1997.
    Copies of this filing have been sent to the Indiana Utility 
Regulatory Commission and the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer 
Counselor.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. Interstate Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-4162-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Interstate Power Company 
(IPW), tendered for filing a Transmission Service Agreement between IPW 
and Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL). Under the Transmission Service 
Agreement, IPW will provide firm point-to-point transmission service to 
WPL.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-4163-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (``NUSCO''), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with 
Market Responsive Energy 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 
Market Responsive Energy, Incorporated.
    NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective July 24, 
1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. The Detroit Edison Company

[Docket No. ER97-4164-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, The Detroit Edison Company 
tendered for filing its report of transactions for the second calendar 
quarter of 1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER97-4165-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (``NUSCO''), tendered for filing, a Service Agreement with the 
Public Service Electric and Gas Company under the NU System Companies' 
Sale for Resale, Tariff No. 7.

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    NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to the 
Public Service Electric and Gas.
    NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective July 25, 
1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Southern Company Energy Marketing, L.P.

[Docket No. ER97-4166-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Southern Company Energy 
Marketing L.P. (``SCEM''), filed an application requesting acceptance 
of its proposed Market Rate Tariff, waiver of certain regulations, and 
blanket approvals. The proposed tariff would authorize SCEM to engage 
in sales of capacity and energy to eligible customers at market-based 
rates as a power marketer.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

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

[Docket No. ER97-4167-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Central Power and Light 
Company (CPL), West Texas Utilities Company (WTU), Public Service 
Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and Southwestern Electric Power Company 
(SWEPCO) (collectively, the ``CSW Operating Companies'') submitted for 
filing a service agreement under which the CSW Operating Companies will 
provide firm point-to-point transmission service to SWEPCO in 
accordance with the CSW Operating Companies' open access transmission 
service tariff.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4169-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), filed a Service Agreement between NYSEG and Engage 
Energy US, L.P. (Customer). This Service Agreement specifies that the 
Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and conditions of the NYSEG 
open access transmission tariff filed and effective on May 28, 1997, in 
docket No. OA97-571-000.
    NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
requirements and an effective date of July 15, 1997 for the Engage 
Energy US, L.P. Service Agreement. NYSEG has served copies of the 
filing on The New York State Public Service Commission and on the 
Customer.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4170-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (``NYSEG''), filed a Service Agreement between NYSEG and 
ENRON Power Marketing, Inc. (``Customer''). This Service Agreement 
specifies that the Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and 
conditions of the NYSEG open access transmission tariff filed and 
effective on May 28, 1997 with revised sheets effective on June 11, 
1997, in Docket No. OA97-571-000 and OA96-195-000.
    NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
requirements and an effective date of July 14, 1997 for the ENRON Power 
Marketing, Inc. Service Agreement. NYSEG has served copies of the 
filing on The New York State Public Service Commission and on the 
Customer.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4171-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (``NYSEG''), filed a Service Agreement between NYSEG and NP 
Energy Inc. (``Customer''). This Service Agreement specifies that the 
Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and conditions of the NYSEG 
open access transmission tariff filed and effective on May 28, 1997 
with revised sheets effective on June 11, 1997, in Docket No. OA97-571-
000 and OA96-195-000.
    NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
requirements and an effective date of July 25, 1997 for the NP Energy 
Inc. Service Agreement. NYSEG has served copies of the filing on The 
New York State Public Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-4172-000]

    Take notice that on August 12, 1997, Southern Company Services, 
Inc. (``SCS''), 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 four (4) service agreements for firm 
point-to-point transmission service and four (4) service agreements for 
non-firm point-to-point transmission service under Part II of the Open 
Access Transmission Tariff of Southern Companies. Two (2) of the 
agreements for firm transmission service are between SCS, as agent for 
Southern Companies, and Electric Clearinghouse, Inc., and the other two 
agreements for firm service are between SCS, as agent for Southern 
Companies, and (i) Aquila Power Corporation, and (ii) Vitol Gas & 
Electric LLC. The four (4) non-firm transmission service agreements are 
between SCS, as agent for Southern Companies, and (i) The Energy 
Authority, Inc., (ii) New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, 
(iii) Minnesota Power and Light Company, and (iv) Pennsylvania Power 
and Light Company.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-4174-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's 
Power Sales Standard Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy 
and GPU Energy (GPU).
    Cinergy and GPU are requesting an effective date of August 1, 1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-4175-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's 
Power Sales Standard Tariff (the Tariff) entered into between Cinergy 
and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Seminole).
    Cinergy and Seminole are requesting an effective date of July 15, 
1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Cinergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER97-4176-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Cinergy Services, Inc. 
(Cinergy), tendered for filing a service agreement under Cinergy's Open 
Access Transmission Service Tariff (the Tariff)

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entered into between Cinergy and Southern Company Services, Inc. 
(Southern).
    Cinergy and Southern are requesting an effective date of August 15, 
1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER97-4177-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed a signature page to the NEPOOL Agreement 
dated September 1, 1971, as amended, signed by ProMark Energy, Inc. 
(``ProMark''). 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 ProMark to join the over 120 Participants 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 ProMark a Participant in the Pool. NEPOOL requests 
an effective date on or before September 1, 1997, or as soon as 
possible thereafter for commencement of participation in the Pool by 
ProMark.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. Central Vermont Public Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4178-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Central Vermont Public Service 
Corporation (``Central Vermont''), tendered for filing a Service 
Agreement with Virginia Power Company under its FERC Electric Tariff 
No. 5. The tariff provides for the sale by Central Vermont of power, 
energy, and/or resold transmission capacity at or below Central 
Vermont's fully allocated costs.
    Central Vermont requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to 
permit the service agreement to become effective on August 11, 1997.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. Montaup Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-4179-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Montaup Electric Company, 
tendered for filing a form of service agreement providing for Short-
Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service to itself under its open 
access tariff.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-4180-000]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Wisconsin Public Service 
Corporation (``WPSC''), tendered for filing an executed Transmission 
Service Agreement between WPSC and itself. The Agreement provides for 
transmission service under the Open Access Transmission Service Tariff, 
FERC Original Volume No. 11.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. Iowa Power Partners I, LLC

[Docket No. ER97-4222-000]

    On August 15, 1997, Iowa Power Partners I, LLC (``Iowa Power 
Partners''), organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, submitted 
for filing, pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207, an initial rate schedule for sales to 
IES Utilities Inc. and a request for waivers and pre-approvals under 
the Federal Power Act.
    Comment date: September 17, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

25. Duquesne Light Company

[Docket No. OA96-56-001]

    Take notice that on August 14, 1997, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) 
tendered for filing an index of customers served under the DLC Open 
Access Transmission Tariff since July 9, 1996.
    Comment date: September 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, NE., Washington, DC 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. 97-23783 Filed 9-8-97; 8:45 am]
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