[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12083-12087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-6345]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. ER97-3189-002, et al.]


Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

March 4, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-3189-002]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Baltimore Gas and Electric 
Company in compliance with the November 25, 1997, Order of the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission in Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland 
Interconnection, et al., 81 FERC para. 61,257, filed clean and redlined 
versions of a revised Attachment H-2 to the PJM Open Access 
Transmission Tariff in Docket No. ER97-3189-000.
    Copies are being served on the other PJM Regional Transmission 
Owners, the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., and other persons on the 
Restricted Service List in this docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Metropolitan Edison 
Company, Pennsylvania Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER97-3189-004]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Jersey Central Power & Light 
Company, Metropolitan Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company 
(collectively d/b/a GPU Energy), submitted for filing revised 
Attachments H-4, H-5 and H-6 to the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff 
in compliance with the Commission's January 29, 1998, Order in 
Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection, 82 FERC para. 61,068 
(1998).
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. Potomac Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER97-3189-006]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Potomac Electric Power Company 
filed amended Attachment H-9 to the PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff 
changing the annual demand charge for network service in compliance 
with the Commission's Order, 81 FERC para.61,257 (1997), Ordering 
Paragraph (F), as clarified by order issued January 29, 1998, directing 
that the annual demand charge for network service in the Pepco Zone and 
the Fixed Transmission Rights associated with such service be 
calculated in a consistent manner. Waiver of notice is requested to 
permit amended Attachment H-9 to become effective on April 1, 1998, 
concurrently with amended section 34.1 of said Tariff as filed by the 
PJM ISO pursuant to ordering paragraph (G) of said order.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection

[Docket No. ER97-3189-007]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), filed 
revisions to the PP&L Group Zone network transmission service rates 
contained in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection 
(PJM), Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    PP&L states that copies of this filing have been served on the PJM 
Office of Interconnection, all PJM Regional Transmission Owners and the 
public utility commissions of all states in the PJM control area.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. Public Service Electric and Gas Company

[Docket No. ER97-3189-008]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Public Service Electric and Gas 
Company (PSE&G), tendered for filing a compliance filing revising its 
transmission service rates, pursuant to the PJM Open Access 
Transmission Tariff presently on file with the Commission. PSE&G states 
that the revised rates are in compliance with Ordering Paragraph F of 
the Commission's November 25, 1997, Order on the Pennsylvania-New 
Jersey-Maryland Interconnection Restructuring, 81 FERC para. 61,257 
(1997), as clarified by the Commission's Order on Motion for 
Clarification, issued January 29, 1998, 82 FERC para. 61,068 (1998).
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Wisconsin Power and Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-1209-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Wisconsin Power and Light 
Company tendered for filing an amendment to its December 24, 1997, 
filing in the above referenced docket.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. Long Island Lighting Company

[Docket No. ER98-1697-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Long Island Lighting Company 
(LILCO), filed an Amendment to the Service Agreement for Firm Point-to-
Point Transmission Service between LILCO and the New York Power 
Authority (Transmission Customer).
    The Amendment to the Service Agreement contains an updated 
Attachment A-1, listing the new entities

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selected to receive the Power for Jobs service.
    LILCO requests waiver of the Commission's sixty (60) day notice 
requirements and an effective date of February 18, 1998, for the 
Amendment to the Service Agreement. LILCO has served copies of the 
filing on the New York State Public Service Commission and on the 
Transmission Customer.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-1802-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998 Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing a modification in Docket No. ER98-
1802-000. The Coordination Transmission Service Agreement dated 
February 1, 1996, between LG&E and Coastal Electric Services Company 
should not have been included in the Consent to Assignment form.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Boston Edison Company

[Docket No. ER98-1985-000]

    Take notice that on February 24, 1998, Boston Edison Company filed 
for informational purposes only, a true-up to actual report for 
Calendar Year 1996, regarding charges to Cambridge Electric Light 
Company for use of Station 509. Boston Edison's charges are governed by 
its FERC Rate Schedule No. 101.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Pacific Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-2024-000]

    Take notice that on February 27, 1998, Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company (PG&E) tendered for filing; 1) an agreement dated as of 
February 1, 1998, by and between PG&E and Arizona Public Service 
Company entitled (Service Agreement for Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service)(Service Agreement); and 2) a request for 
termination of this Service Agreement.
    The Service Agreement was entered into for the purpose of firm 
point-to-point transmission service for 10 MW of power delivered to APS 
at Captain Jack Substation. The effective date of termination is either 
the requested date shown below or such other date the Commission deems 
appropriate for termination.
    Copies of this filing have been served upon the California Public 
Utilities Commission and APS.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. Ohio Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-2035-000]

    Take notice that Ohio Power Company (OPCo), on March 2, 1998, 
tendered for filing with the Commission proposed modifications to its 
FERC Rate Schedule No. 18. The modifications are designed to provide 
off-peak excess demand and surplus power to Wheeling Power Company 
(WPCo).
    OPCo proposes an effective date of May 1, 1998, and states that 
copies of its filing were served on WPCo and the Public Service 
Commission of West Virginia.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. Wisconsin Power and Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-2036-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Wisconsin Power and Light 
Company (WP&L), tendered for filing executed Form Of Service Agreements 
for Firm and Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service, establishing 
Ameren Services Company as a point-to-point transmission customer under 
the terms of WP&L's transmission tariff.
    WP&L requests an effective date of February 1, 1998, 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 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-2038-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Illinois Power Company (Illinois 
Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for 
filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which Noram 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 February 1, 1998.
    Copies have been served upon the Illinois Commerce Commission and 
Noram Energy Services, Inc.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-2039-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Illinois Power Company (Illinois 
Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for 
filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which Tractebel 
Energy 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 January 1, 1998.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-2040-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Illinois Power Company (Illinois 
Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for 
filing an amendment to the existing firm transmission agreements under 
which Wagner Castings Company is taking 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 5, 1998.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. New England Power Pool

[Docket No. ER98-2041-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, the New England Power Pool 
Executive Committee filed for acceptance a signature page to the New 
England Power Pool (NEPOOL), Agreement dated September 1, 1971, as 
amended, signed by Engage Energy US, L.P. (Engage Energy). The NEPOOL 
Agreement has been designated NEPOOL FPC No. 2.
    The Executive Committee states that the Commission's acceptance of 
Engage Energy's signature page would permit NEPOOL to expand its 
membership to include Engage Energy. NEPOOL further states that the 
filed signature page does not change the NEPOOL Agreement in any 
manner, other than to make Engage Energy a member in NEPOOL. NEPOOL 
requests an effective date of May 1, 1998, for commencement of 
participation in NEPOOL by Engage Energy.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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17. Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-2042-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Florida Keys Electric 
Cooperative Association, Inc., tendered for filing a revised rate for 
non-firm transmission service provided to the City Electric System, Key 
West, Florida in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Long-
Term Joint Investment Transmission Agreement between the Parties.
    A copy of this filing has been served on CES and the Florida Public 
Service Commissioner.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. Virginia Electric and Power

[Docket No. ER98-2043-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing a Notice of Withdrawal 
from the GAPP Experiment Participation Agreement (Agreement).
    Copies of the filing have been provided to each of the signatories 
of the Agreement, all parties of record in Docket No. ER97-697-000 and 
to the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina 
Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-2045-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc. 
(CES), an affiliate of Delmarva Power & Light Company (Delmarva), and 
Atlantic City Electric Company (Atlantic), tendered for filing an 
application to obtain a power marketing certificate to make sales at 
market-based rates, to resell transmission and ancillary services 
reserved or obtained by CES for its own use, and to act as a broker for 
electric capacity and energy sales from assets of Delmarva and 
Atlantic. Included in the filing are a market-based sales tariff to 
become effective May 2, 1998, and a code of conduct.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. Arizona Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER98-2046-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Arizona Public Service Company 
(APS), tendered for filing Service Agreements under APS' FERC Electric 
Tariff, Original Volume No. 3, with Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc.
    A copy of this filing has been served on the Arizona Corporation 
Commission and Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-2047-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.12 of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure, 18 CFR 35.12, as an initial rate schedule, an agreement with 
New York Municipal Power Agency (NYMPA). The agreement provides for 
NYSEG's sale to NYMPA and NYMPA's purchase of up to 90 MW of 
supplemental electric generating capacity and associated energy at the 
rates, terms, charges, and conditions set forth in the Agreement.
    NYMPA has requested that service under the agreement commence on 
May 1, 1998. Therefore, NYSEG is requesting a May 1, 1998, effective 
date.
    NYSEG served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission and NYMPA.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. Allegheny Power Service Corp., on behalf of Monongahela Power 
Co., The Potomac Edison Company, and West Penn Power Company 
(Allegheny Power)

[Docket No. ER98-2048-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Allegheny Power Service 
Corporation on behalf of Monongahela Power Company, The Potomac Edison 
Company and West Penn Power Company (Allegheny Power), filed an 
amendment to include distribution service for wholesale customers 
taking service under AP's Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff. 
Allegheny Power requests an April 27, 1998, effective date for this 
amendment.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

23. MidAmerican Energy Company

[Docket No. ER98-2049-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, MidAmerican Energy Company 
(MidAmerican), 666 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50303 submitted for 
filing with the Commission a Service Agreement dated January 30, 1998, 
with the City of Eldridge, IA (Eldridge), entered into pursuant to 
MidAmerican's Rate Schedule for Power Sales, FERC Electric Tariff, 
Original Volume No. 5 (Tariff), and a Power Sales Agreement dated 
January 30, 1998, with the City of Eldridge, IA, entered into pursuant 
to the Service Agreement and the Tariff.
    MidAmerican requests an effective date of February 1, 1998, for 
this Agreement, and accordingly seeks a waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirement. MidAmerican has served a copy of the filing on 
Eldridge, the Iowa Utilities Board, the Illinois Commerce Commission 
and the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

24. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-2050-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Central Hudson Gas & Electric 
Corporation (CHG&E), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.12 of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Regulations in 
18 CFR a Service Agreement between CHG&E and Eastern Power. The terms 
and conditions of service under this Agreement are made pursuant to 
CHG&E's FERC Open Access Schedule, Original Volume 1 (Transmission 
Tariff) filed in compliance with the Commission's Order No. 888 in 
Docket No. RM95-8-000 and RM94-7-001 and amended in compliance with 
Commission Order dated May 28, 1997. CHG&E also has requested waiver of 
the 60-day notice provision pursuant to 18 CFR 35.11.
    A copy of this filing has been served on the Public Service 
Commission of the State of New York.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

25. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-2051-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Central Hudson Gas and Electric 
Corporation (CHG&E), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.12 of 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission), Regulations in 
18 CFR a Service Agreement between CHG&E and NUI Energy Brokers, Inc. 
The terms and conditions of service under this Agreement are made 
pursuant to CHG&E's FERC Electric Rate Schedule, Original Volume No. 1 
(Power Sales

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Tariff) accepted by the Commission in Docket No. ER97-890-000. CHG&E 
also has requested waiver of the 60-day notice provision pursuant to 18 
CFR Section 35.11.
    A copy of this filing has been served on the Public Service 
Commission of the State of New York.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

26. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-2052-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, the American Electric Power 
Service Corporation (AEPSC), tendered for filing executed service 
agreements under the Wholesale Market Tariff of the AEP Operating 
Companies (Power Sales Tariff). The Power Sales Tariff was accepted for 
filing effective October 10, 1997, and has been designated AEP 
Operating Companies' FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 5. AEPSC 
respectfully requests waiver of notice to permit the service agreements 
to be made effective for service billed on and after January 29, 1998.
    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 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

27. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-2053-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing an executed Non-Firm Point-To-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement between LG&E and Amoco Energy Trading 
Corporation under LG&E's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

28. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-2054-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Wisconsin Electric Power Company 
(Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing an electric service agreement 
under its Coordination Sales Tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original 
Volume No. 2). Wisconsin Electric respectfully requests an effective 
date March 2, 1998. Wisconsin Electric is authorized to state that 
SCANA Energy Marketing, Inc., joins in the requested effective date.
    Copies of the filing have been served on SCANA Energy Marketing, 
Inc., the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Public Service 
Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

29. Madison Gas and Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-2055-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Madison Gas and Electric Company 
(MGE), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission the following sheets from its Original Volume No. 2 (Power 
Sales Tariff):

--Second Revised Sheet No. 4
--Original Sheet No. 25
--Original Sheet No. 26

    MGE states that a copy of the filing has been provided to the 
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and all customers taking service 
under the Power Sales Tariff.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

30. Carolina Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-2056-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Carolina Power & Light Company 
(CP&L), tendered for filing the Power Purchase and Coordination 
Agreement between Carolina Power & Light Company and North Carolina 
Eastern Municipal Power Agency, dated February 27, 1998. The filing was 
made as a supplement to FERC Rate Schedule No. 121. CP&L has requested 
waiver of the 60-day notice provision and has requested an effective 
date of March 1, 1998, for the Agreement.
    Copies of the filing were served on the North Carolina Eastern 
Municipal Power Agency, the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the 
South Carolina Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

31. Peco Energy Company

[Docket No. ER98-2057-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, PECO Energy Company (PECO), 
filed a Service Agreement dated February 23, 1998, with MidAmerican 
Energy Company (MidAmerican), under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff 
Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds MidAmerican 
as a customer under the Tariff.
    PECO requests an effective date of February 23, 1998, for the 
Service Agreement.
    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to 
MidAmerican and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

32. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER98-2058-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, pursuant to Sections 35.15 and 
131.53 of the Commission's Regulations, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (NUSCO), on behalf of its operating affiliate, The Connecticut 
Light and Power Company (CL&P), tendered for filing a Notice of 
Cancellation of the following Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rate 
schedules and supplements thereto between CL&P and the Connection 
Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative:

Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 224
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 226
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 227
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 228
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 229
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 231
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 232
Rate Schedule FERC No. CL&P 256

    NUSCO requests that such cancellations be made effective for Rate 
Schedule FERC No. CL&P 228 as of March 3, 1998, for Rate Schedule Nos. 
CL&P 224, 226, 227, 229, 231, 232, and 256 as of October 31, 1998, or 
such other date on which the Commission permits said rate schedules to 
be canceled. NUSCO states that cancellation of these rate schedules as 
of the requested effective dates is necessary in order to effectuate 
certain proposed arrangements between the parties.
    NUSCO states that copies of its submission have been mailed or 
delivered to Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative and the 
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

33. Energy International Power Marketing, Corp.

[Docket No. ER98-2059-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Energy International Power 
Marketing Corp. (EIP), petitioned the Commission for acceptance of EIP 
Rate Schedule FERC No. 1; the granting of certain blanket approvals, 
including the authority to sell electricity at market-based rates; and 
the waiver of certain Commission Regulations.
    EIP intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy 
purchases and sales as a marketer. EIP is not in the business of 
generating or transmitting electric power. EIP is a wholly-owned

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subsidiary of Energy International Corporation, which primarily exports 
U.S. manufactured electrical and mechanical equipment.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

34. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota), Northern States 
Power Company (Wisconsin)

[Docket No. ER98-2060-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota), and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (jointly 
NSP), filed proposed revisions to the NSP Open Access Transmission 
Tariff to revise the rates and terms and conditions of service for 
Network Integration Transmission Service (Network Service), on the 
integrated NSP electric transmission system. NSP presently provides 
Network Service to five non-jurisdictional electric utilities: the 
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Cooperative Power 
Association, Dairyland Power Cooperative, Southern Minnesota Municipal 
Power Agency, and United Power Association.
    The proposed change increases the NSP Annual Transmission Revenue 
Requirement for Network Service to $147.3 million based on the 12 month 
test period ending December 31, 1998. NSP also proposes certain changes 
to the terms and conditions of the Tariff and Attachment H. Among other 
changes, NSP incorporates the revision to Tariff Section 29.1 mandated 
by FERC Order No. 888-B, and also proposes a formula to update costs 
and loads on an annual basis.
    NSP requests an effective date of May 1, 1998, sixty (60) days 
after filing. NSP states that it served a copy of the filing on 
affected Network Service customers and the utility commissions in 
Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

35. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-2044-000]

    Take notice that on March 2, 1998, UtiliCorp United Inc. 
(UtiliCorp), filed a service agreement with Platte River Power 
Authority for service under its non-firm point-to-point open access 
service tariff for its operating division, WestPlains Energy-Colorado.
    Comment date: March 20, 1998, 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 these filings are on file with 
the Commission and are available for public inspection.
David P. Boergers,
Acting Secretary.
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