[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 53 (Friday, March 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13562-13564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6697]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC99-45-000, et al.]


LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc. et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

March 9, 1999.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. LG&E Energy Marketing Inc.

[Docket No. EC99-45-000]

    Take notice that on March 5, 1999, LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. (LEM) 
tendered for filing pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, 
16 U.S.C. Sec. 824b (1994), and Part 33 of the Commission's 
regulations, 18 CFR Part 33, an Application requesting that the 
Commission approve the disposition of the rights and obligations under 
certain wholesale power sales agreements, and associated books and 
records, from LEM to four power marketers, namely Constellation Power 
Source, Inc., El Paso Energy Marketing Company, Southern Company Energy 
Marketing, L.P. and Avista Energy, Inc.

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    Comment date: April 5, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. Sempra Energy KN Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. EC99-48-000]

    Take notice that on March 9, 1999, Sempra Energy (Sempra) and KN 
Energy, Inc. (KN), on behalf of their respective public utility 
subsidiaries, tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (Commission), pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power 
Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824b (1994), and Part 33 of the Commission's 
regulations, 18 CFR Part 33, an application for an order approving a 
proposed disposition of jurisdictional facilities, or in the 
alternative, a disclaimer of jurisdiction.
    Sempra is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries are 
Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and 
Sempra Energy Trading Corp. KN's principal subsidiaries are Natural Gas 
Pipeline Company of America, KN Interstate Gas Transmission Company and 
MidCon Texas Operator, Inc. KN also engages in gathering and 
processing, and operates local gas distribution systems in Nebraska, 
Colorado and Wyoming. In addition, KN engages in natural gas marketing 
and has interests in four qualifying facilities under the Public 
Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Sempra and KN will combine 
their businesses through a stock-and-cash transaction, by virtue of 
which KN will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sempra.
    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

3. Duke Energy South Bay, LLC

[Docket No. EG99-88-000]

    Take notice that on March 5, 1999, Duke Energy South Bay LLC (South 
Bay), with its principal place of business at 1290 Embarcadero Road, 
Morro Bay, California 93442, 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. 
South Bay, a Delaware limited liability company, is a wholly-owned 
indirect subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation. South Bay proposes to 
lease and operate a generating facility located in the State of 
California.
    On March 4, 1999, the Public Utilities Commission of the Sate of 
California (CPUC) issued an opinion which concluded that allowing the 
facility to be an exempt wholesale generator within the meaning of 
PUHCA would benefit consumers, would be in the public interest, and 
would not violate California law. South Bay attached a copy of the CPUC 
opinion to its application.
    Comment date: March 30, 1999, 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.

4. FPL Energy MH50, L.P.

[Docket No. EG99-89-000]

    Take notice that on March 5, 1999, FPL Energy MH50, L.P., 700 
Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, Florida 33408-2683 (FPL Energy MH50) 
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.
    FPL Energy MH50, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of FPL Group, 
Inc., an exempt public utility holding company, is acquiring a gas-
fired cogeneration facility located in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, with 
a capacity of approximately 45 MW.
    Comment date: March 30, 1999, 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.

5. Entergy Services, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER99-519-001 and ER99-989-001 (Not consolidated)]

    Take notice that on March 4, 1999, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy 
Services), on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, 
Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 
tendered for filing an amended Capacity and Energy Letter Agreement 
between Entergy Services, Inc. and Sam Rayburn G&T Electric 
Cooperative, Inc. in compliance with the February 2, 1999 letter order 
of the Director of the Division of Rate Applications.
    Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-2047-000]

    Take notice that on March 3, 1999, Rochester Gas and Electric 
Corporation (RG&E), tendered for filing a Market Based Service 
Agreement between RG&E and Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, Inc., 
(Customer). This Service Agreement specifies that the Customer has 
agreed to the rates, terms and conditions of RG&E's FERC Electric Rate 
Tariff, Original Volume No. 3 (Power Sales Tariff) accepted by the 
Commission in Docket No. ER97-3553 (80 FERC para. 61,284 (1997)).
    RG&E requests that the Commission grant waiver of the sixty (60) 
day notice provision, and accept this service agreement with an 
effective date of February 25, 1999.
    Comment date: March 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. California Independent System Corporation

[Docket No. ER99-2055-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 1999, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 2 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and 
Wheelabrator Martell, Inc. (Wheelabrator Martell) for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 2 includes an updated 
Schedule 1 which lists Wheelabrator Martell's generating units and 
their technical characteristics.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the Service Lists in Docket Nos. ER98-2950-000 and ER98-4562-
000.
    Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Southwestern Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER99-2059-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 1999, Southwestern Electric Power 
Company (SWEPCO) submitted for filing actuarial reports in support of 
the amounts to be collected in SWEPCO's 1998 actual and 1999 projected 
formula rates for post-employment benefits other than pensions as 
directed by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 106 
(SFAS 106), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and the 
collection in formula rates of other post-employment benefits as 
directed by SFAS 112.
    SWEPCO has served copies of the transmittal letter on all of its 
formula rate customers, the Arkansas Public Service Commission, the 
Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Public Utility Commission 
of Texas. SWEPCO will provide copies of the actuarial report to any 
customer or state commission upon request.
    Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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9. Electric Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. ER99-2074-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 1999, Electric Energy, Inc. tendered 
for filing a letter describing its compliance with the Commission's 
December 16, 1998 Order in North America Electric Reliability Council, 
85 FERC para. 61,353 (1998) (Docket No. EL98-52-000) (the NERC Order) 
under its current Electric Open Access Transmission Tariff and current 
operating practices.
    Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. Northern Indiana Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER99-2075-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 1999, Northern Indiana Public Service 
Company tendered for filing a letter describing its compliance with the 
Commission's December 16, 1998 Order in North America Electric 
Reliability Council, 85 FERC para. 61,353 (1998) (Docket No. EL98-52-
000) (the NERC Order) under its current Electric Open Access 
Transmission Tariff and current operating practices.
    Comment date: March 24, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

Standard Paragraphs

    E. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such 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 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. This filing may also be viewed 
on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-
208-222 for assistance).
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-6697 Filed 3-18-99; 8:45 am]
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