[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 161 (Thursday, August 20, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44617-44619]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22367]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC97-56-000, et al.]


Western Resources, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

August 13, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Western Resources, Inc., Kansas City Power & Light Co.

[Docket No. EC97-56-000]

    Take notice that on August 7, 1998, Western Resources, Inc. 
(Western Resources) and Kansas City Power & Light Co. (KCPL) 
(collectively, Applicants), filed, pursuant to Rule 385.215 of the 
Commission's Regulations, 18 CFR 385.215, an amendment to their 
Application for Authorization and Approval of Merger filed in this 
proceeding on September 18, 1997. The amended application and 
supporting supplemental direct testimony describe the revised merger 
agreement between Western Resources and KCPL. The amended application 
and supporting supplemental direct testimony also describe an addition 
to the Applicants' Customer Protection Plan to protect wholesale power 
customers from experiencing higher fuel-related costs resulting from 
the merger. Finally, this Amended Merger Application describes the 
Applicants' commitment to join an independent system operator (ISO) or 
other similar organization and the Applicants' commitment to treat 
transmission dependent utilities (TDUs) interconnected with the merged 
company on the same basis as the Applicants' native load for purposes 
of transmission planning, reservation, scheduling and curtailment.
    Copies of the amended application have been served on all persons 
included in the Commission's official service list.
    Comment date: September 8, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER98-992-001]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 2 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Southern 
California Edison Company for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO 
states that Amendment No. 2 modifies the Participating Generator 
Agreement by extending the date by which Southern California Edison 
must obtain certification by the ISO in accordance with Section 4.3.2 
of the agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the Restricted Service List in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1017-001]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1 
to the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between Illinova Energy 
Partners, Inc. and the ISO for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO 
states that Amendment No. 1 modifies the Agreement, as directed by the 
Commission, to comply with the Commission's order issued December 17, 
1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER98-1855-001]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between 
Illinova Energy Partners, Inc. and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1 modifies the Agreement, 
as directed by the Commission, to comply with the Commission's order 
issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 
61,320 (1997).
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

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

[Docket No. ER98-1980-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, 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 corrected page to their 
Restated and Amended Operating Agreement. The CSW Operating Companies 
have requested an effective date of January 1, 1997 for the corrected 
page.

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    The CSW Operating Companies state that a copy of the filing has 
been served on the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Louisiana 
Public Service Commission, the Arkansas Public Service Commission, the 
Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and on all parties to Docket No. ER98-
1980.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Sithe Mystic LLC Company

[Docket No. ER98-3799-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Sithe Mystic LLC, Sithe Edgar 
LLC, Sithe New Boston LLC, Sithe Framingham LLC, Sithe West Medway LLC 
and Sithe Wyman LLC tendered for filing the second quarter 1998 
transaction report in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 21, 1998 in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-4166-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 2 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Midway 
Sunset Cogeneration Company for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO 
states that Amendment No. 2 modifies the Participating Generator 
Agreement by extending the date by which Midway Sunset must obtain 
certification by the ISO in accordance with section 4.3.2 of the 
agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998 in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities 
Company

[Docket No. ER98-4169-000]

    Take notice that on August 7, 1998 Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company/Kentucky Utilities (LG&E/KU) tendered for filing an unexecuted 
Service Agreement for Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service between 
LG&E/KU and Consumers Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company 
(referred to collectively as the Michigan Companies) under LG&E/KU's 
Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    LG&E/KU respectfully request that this service agreement become 
effective as of July 12, 1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998 in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Ameren Services Company

[Docket No. ER98-4170-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Ameren Services Company (ASC) 
tendered for filing Service Agreements for Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Services between ASC, Griffin Energy Marketing, L.L.C. and 
PG&E Energy Trading. ASC asserts that the purpose of the Agreements is 
to permit ASC to provide transmission service the parties pursuant to 
Ameren's Open Access Transmission Tariff filed in Docket No. ER 96-677-
004.
    ASC requests that the Service Agreements become effective on July 
14, 1998 for Griffin Energy Marketing, L.L.C. and on July 26, 1998 for 
PG&E Energy Trading.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998 in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Ameren Services Company

[Docket No. ER98-4171-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Ameren Services Company (ASC) 
tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service between ASC and Griffin Energy Marketing, L.L.C. 
(GEM). ASC asserts that the purpose of the Agreement is to permit ASC 
to provide transmission service to GEM pursuant to Ameren's Open Access 
Transmission Tariff filed in Docket No. ER96-677-004.
    ASC requests that the Service Agreement be allowed to become 
effective July 14, 1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Ameren Services Company

[Docket No. ER98-4172-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Ameren Services Company (ASC) 
tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Long-Term Firm Point-to-
Point Transmission Service between ASC and PECO Energy--Power Team 
(PECO). ASC asserts that the purpose of the Agreement is to permit ASC 
to provide transmission service to PECO pursuant to Ameren's Open 
Access Transmission Tariff filed in Docket No. ER96-677-004.
    ASC respectfully requests that the Commission waive its notice 
requirement and allow this agreement to become effective May 1, 1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-4173-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Orange and Rockland Utilities, 
Inc. (Orange and Rockland) filed a Service Agreement between Orange and 
Rockland and Central Hudson Enterprises Corp. (Customer). This Service 
Agreement specifies that the Customer has agreed to the rates, terms 
and conditions of Orange and Rockland Open Access Transmission Tariff 
filed on July 9, 1996 in Docket No. OA96-210-000.
    Orange and Rockland requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day 
notice requirements and an effective date of July 27, 1998 for the 
Service Agreement.
    Orange and Rockland has served copies of the filing on the New York 
State Public Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. New Century Services

[Docket No. ER98-4174-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, New Century Services on behalf 
of Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company, Public Service Company of 
Colorado, and Southwestern Public Service Company (collectively 
Companies) tendered for filing an Umbrella Service Agreement under 
their Joint Open Access Transmission Service Tariff for Non-Firm Point-
to-Point Transmission Service between the Companies and CLECO 
Generation Services.
    The Companies request that the Agreement be made effective on July 
24, 1998. Consistent with the Commission's policy, this requested 
effective date is appropriate because the Companies filed this 
Agreement within 30 days of it being executed.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. NGE Generation, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-4175-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, NGE Generation, Inc. (NGE Gen) 
tendered for filing notice that they have terminated certain 
transactions with The Power Company of America, L.P. (PCA) in 
accordance with the terms of NGE Gen's Electric Power Sales Tariff, 
FERC Electric Rate Schedule, Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff), initially 
filed with the Commission in Docket No. ER97-2518-000 and restated on 
March 18, 1998 in Docket No. ER98-2234-000. NGE Gen terminated 
transactions with PCA as of July 2, 1998.

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    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. El Paso Energy Marketing Company

[Docket No. ER98-4176-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, El Paso Energy Marketing 
Company (EPEM) filed a notice of cancellation of EPEM's agreements 
under which it sells electric power to the Power Company of America, 
L.P. (PCA).
    EPEM also requests waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to 
permit this filing to become effective July 1, 1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-4177-000]

    Take notice that on August 7, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing an amendment to 
Schedule 1 to the Meter Service Agreement for ISO Metered Entities 
between the ISO and the Southern California Edison Company (SCE). The 
ISO states that the amendment revises the schedule to reflect SCE's 
sale of certain generating facilities.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service lists in the above-referenced dockets.
    Comment date: August 27, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. New Century Services

[Docket No. ER98-4178-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, New Century Services, on 
behalf of Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company, Public Service 
Company of Colorado, and Southwestern Public Service Company 
(collectively Companies) tendered for filing a Service Agreement under 
their Joint Open Access Transmission Service Tariff for Firm Point-to-
Point Transmission Service between the Companies and CLECO Generation 
Services.
    The Companies request that the Agreement be made effective on July 
24, 1998. Consistent with the Commission's policy, this requested 
effective date is appropriate because the Companies filed this 
Agreement within 30 days of it being executed.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. Northeast Utilities Service Company

[Docket No. ER98-4180-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (NUSCO) tendered for filing a Service Agreement with UGI 
Utilities, Inc. under the NU System Companies' Sale for Resale Tariff 
No. 7 Market-Based Rates.
    NUSCO states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to the UGI 
Utilities, Inc.
    NUSCO requests that the Service Agreement become effective July 29, 
1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Consumers Energy Company

[Docket No. ER98-4182-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Consumers Energy Company 
(Consumers) tendered for filing an executed Transmission Service 
Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service pursuant to 
the Joint Open Access Transmission Service Tariff filed on December 31, 
1996 by Consumers and The Detroit Edison Company (Detroit Edison) with 
transmission customer, Griffin Energy Marketing, L.L.C.
    Copies of the agreement were served upon the Michigan Public 
Service Commission, Detroit Edison and the transmission customer.
    Consumers requests that the Service Agreement be allowed to become 
effective August 4, 1998.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. Otter Tail Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-4194-000]

    Take notice that on August 10, 1998, Otter Tail Power Company (OTP) 
tendered for filing a Transmission Service Agreement between itself and 
Tenaska Power Services Co. 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 Tenaska Power Services Co. 
joins in the requested effective date.
    Copies of the filing have been served on Tenaska Power Services 
Co., Public Utility Commission of Texas, Minnesota Public Utilities 
Commission, North Dakota Public Service Commission, and the South 
Dakota Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: August 31, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

Standard Paragraphs

    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 these filings are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection.
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-22367 Filed 8-19-98; 8:45 am]
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