[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56020-56022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28064]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC98-54-000, et al.]


Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

October 8, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

[Docket No. EC98-54-000]

    Take notice that on October 2, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric 
Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) an amendment in the above-referenced 
proceeding. RG&E submits herein a copy of the application it filed with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission for an order granting an 
exemption from regulation under the Public Utilities Holding Company 
Act.
    A copy of this amendment has been served on the official service 
list in this proceeding.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Sierra Pacific Power Company, Nevada Power Company

[Docket No. EC99-1-000]

    Take notice that on October 2, 1998, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(Sierra) and Nevada Power Company (Nevada Power) (collectively, 
Applicants) submitted for filing a Joint Application requesting 
authorization and approval of their merger (the Merger) under Section 
203 of the Federal Power Act. The Applicants have served a copy of the 
Application on the regulatory commissions having jurisdiction over the 
Applicants.
    Following the Merger, Sierra and Nevada Power will continue to 
operate as separate operating utility subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific 
Resources, Inc. (SPR), Sierra's current holding company parent. SPR 
will continue as an exempt holding company under the Public Utility 
Holding Company Act.
    The Applicants state that the proposed merger will be in the public 
interest and will not have an adverse effect on competition, rates or 
regulation. The Applicants request that the Commission issue its 
approval, without hearing, no later than March 31, 1999, so that the 
Merger may be consummated in April of 1999.
    In a separate docket, the Applicants have filed a joint Order No. 
888 open access transmission tariff, which would take effect upon 
consummation of the Merger.
    Comment date: December 2, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Lakewood Cogeneration Limited Partnership (a Delaware Limited 
Partnership)

[Docket No. EC99-2-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Lakewood Cogeneration Limited 
Partnership (LCLP), a Delaware limited partnership, submitted an 
application, pursuant to 18 CFR 33, seeking authority under Section 203 
of the Federal Power Act for the change in control of the ownership of 
LCLP. LCLP owns a 238 MW natural gas-fired exempt wholesale generating 
facility located in Lakewood Township, New Jersey.
    Affiliates of CMS Energy Corporation, which currently own 45% of 
the partnership interests of LCLP, have agreed to purchase an 
additional 35% partnership interest in LCLP from affiliates of 
Consolidated Natural Gas Company.
    LCLP has requested expedited consideration of the application in 
light of the fact that no changes in the rates charged by LCLP will 
occur and that there will be no impact on the relevant competitive 
markets.
    Comment date: November 9, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Southeastern Power Administration

[Docket No. EF98-3011-000]

    Take notice that on September 22, 1998 the Deputy Secretary of the 
Department of Energy confirmed and approved Rate Schedules SOCO-1, 
SOCO-2, SOCO-3, SOCO-4, ALA-1-I, MISS-1-I, Duke-1, Duke-2, Duke-3, 
Duke-4, Santee-1, Santee-2, Santee-3, Santee-4, SCE&G-1, SCE&G-2, 
SCE&G-3, SCE&G-4, and Pump-1 for power from Southeastern Power 
Administration's (Southeastern) Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System 
of Projects. The approval extends through September 30, 2003.
    The Deputy Secretary states that the Commission, by order issued 
March 18, 1994, in Docket No. EF93-3011-000, confirmed and approved 
Rate Schedules GA-1-D, GA-2-D, GA-3-C, GU-1-D, ALA-1-H, ALA-3-D, MISS-
1-H, MISS-2-D, SC-3-C, SC-4-B, CAR-3-C, SCE-2-C, and GAMF-3-B.
    Southeastern proposes in the instant filing to replace these rate 
schedules.
    Comment date: October 29, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Bear Swamp I LLC

[Docket No. EG99-6-000]

    Take notice that on October 1, 1998, Bear Swamp I LLC (Applicant) 
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.
    The Applicant is the beneficial owner of Bear Swamp Generating 
Trust No. 1, a Delaware business trust created to purchase an undivided 
interest in the Bear Swamp Facility, an approximately 597 megawatt (MW) 
fully automated pumped storage electric power generating facility on 
the Deerfield River in the towns of Rowe and Florida, Massachusetts.
    Comment date: October 19, 1998, 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.

6. North American Energy Services

[Docket No. EG98-112-000]

    Take notice that on September 30, 1998, North American Energy 
Services Company, a Washington corporation (Applicant), with its 
principal executive office at Issaquah, Washington, 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.
    Applicant has entered into an agreement for operation and 
maintenance services with TermoCandelaria S.C.A.E.S.P., a sociedad en 
comandita por acciones and empresa de servicios publicos organized

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and existing pursuant to the laws of the Republic of Colombia, to 
operate and maintain an electric power generating facility located at 
or near Mamonal, Colombia (the Project). Project facilities include two 
Westinghouse 501F combustion turbine generators, supporting facilities 
located at the Site and necessary transmission facilities, all of which 
will be an eligible facility.
    Comment date: October 29, 1998, 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.

7. Cambridge Electric Light Company

[Docket No. EL96-49-006]

    Take notice that on July 2, 1998, Cambridge Electric Light Company 
tendered for filing its refund report in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. USGen New England, Inc.

[Docket No. EL99-1-000]

    Take notice that on October 1, 1998, USGen New England, Inc. 
(Applicant) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a 
petition for declaratory order disclaiming jurisdiction and request for 
expedited consideration.
    The Applicant is the owner of the Bear Swamp Facility, an 
approximately 597 megawatt (MW) fully automated pumped storage electric 
power generating facility on the Deerfield River in the towns of Rowe 
and Florida, Massachusetts. Applicant is seeking a disclaimer of 
jurisdiction in connection with a sale leaseback financing involving 
the Bear Swamp Facility.
    Comment date: October 29, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER99-36-000]

    Take notice that October 5, 1998, Wisconsin Electric Power Company 
(Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing an electric service agreement 
under its Market Rate Sales Tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original 
Volume No. 8) with Cargill-Alliant, L.L.C. (Cargill-Alliant).
    Wisconsin Electric respectfully requests an effective date of 
October 5, 1998, to allow for economic transactions.
    Copies of the filing have been served on Cargill-Alliant, the 
Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Public Service Commission 
of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-37-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation (NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement 
between NMPC and Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation. This 
Transmission Service Agreement specifies that Central Hudson 
Enterprises Corporation 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 
Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation to enter into separately 
scheduled transactions under which NMPC will provide transmission 
service for Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation as the parties may 
mutually agree.
    NMPC requests an effective date of September 25, 1998. 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 Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Wisconsin Power Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER99-38-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Wisconsin Electric Power 
Company (Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing a notification 
indicating its consent to the assignment of rights and obligations 
under an electric service agreement for its Coordination Sales Tariff 
(FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 2) as requested by the 
customer.
    Wisconsin Electric respectfully requests effective October 1, 1998, 
Service Agreement No. 42, with Duke/Louis Dreyfus is assigned to Duke 
Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C., (DETM).
    Wisconsin Electric requests waiver of any applicable regulation to 
allow for the effective dates as requested above. Copies of the filing 
have been served on DETM, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and 
the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-39-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation tendered for filing effective October 30, 1998, notice of 
cancellation of Rate Schedule FERC No. 241, effective date May 16, 
1996, and any supplements thereto, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission.
    Notice of the proposed cancellation has been served upon Federal 
Energy Sales, Inc.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-40-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation, tendered for filing notice that effective the October 30, 
1998, Rate Schedule FERC No. 209, effective date October 14, 1994, and 
any supplements thereto, and filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation is to be canceled.
    Notice of the proposed cancellation has been served upon Duke/Louis 
Dreyfus, LLC.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-41-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation, tendered for filing notice that effective October 30, 
1998, Rate Schedule FERC No. 222, effective date August 8, 1995, and 
any supplements thereto, and filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission is to be canceled.
    Notice of the proposed cancellation has been served upon LG&E 
Power.
    Comment date: October 23, 1998, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Florida Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-49-000]

    Take notice that on October 5, 1998, Florida Power Corporation 
(Florida Power), tendered for filing a service agreement providing for 
firm point-to-point transmission service to Duke Power, a division of 
Duke Energy Corporation, pursuant to Florida Power's open access 
transmission tariff.
    Florida Power requests that the Commission waive its notice of 
filing requirements and allow the Service

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Agreement to become effective on October 6, 1998.
    Comment date: October 23, 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, 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,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-28064 Filed 10-19-98; 8:45 am]
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