[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 98 (Friday, May 21, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27766-27768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-12848]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG99-99-000, et al.]


Central Piedra Buena S.A., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

May 10, 1999.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Central Piedra Buena S.A.

[Docket No. EG99-99-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Central Piedra Buena S.A. 
(Applicant), Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 240, 3 Piso, Buenos Aires, 
Argentina 1107, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an 
amended application for determination of exempt wholesale generator 
status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's regulations. The 
amended application corrects the information as set forth in the 
application originally filed on March 23, 1999, by Applicant.
    Comment date: June 1, 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 
amended application.

2. New England Power Company, Massachusetts Electric Company, The 
Narragansett Electric Company, New England Electric Transmission 
Corporation, New England Hydro-Transmission Corporation, New 
England Hydro-Transmission Electric Company, Inc., AllEnergy 
Marketing Company, L.L.C., Montaup Electric Company, Blackstone 
Valley Electric Company, Eastern Edison Company, Newport Electric 
Corporation, and Research Drive LLC

[Docket No. EC99-70-000]

    Take notice that on May 5, 1999, New England Power Company (NEP) 
and its affiliates holding jurisdictional assets (Massachusetts 
Electric Company, The Narragansett Electric Company, New England 
Electric Transmission Corporation, New England Hydro-Transmission 
Corporation, New England Hydro-Transmission Electric Company, Inc., and 
AllEnergy Marketing Company, L.L.C.) (collectively, the NEES 
Companies), Montaup Electric Company and its affiliates holding 
jurisdictional assets (Blackstone Valley Electric Company, Eastern 
Edison Company, Newport Electric Corporation) (collectively, the EUA 
Companies), and Research Drive LLC submitted for filing an application 
under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824b) and Part 33 
of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 33.1 et seq.) seeking the 
Commission's approval and related authorizations to effectuate a 
merger, the result of which would be to merge New England Electric 
System (NEES), the parent company of the NEES Companies, with the 
Eastern Utilities Associates (EUA), the parent company of the EUA 
Companies. Through the Merger, EUA will become a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of NEES, and will subsequently be consolidated into NEES. In 
addition, the Application seeks the Commission's approval and 
authorization for the subsequent mergers and consolidations of the 
complementary operating companies of the two systems that hold 
jurisdictional assets. Finally, the Application requests approval, if 
required, of the acquisition by The National Grid Group plc (National 
Grid) of the EUA Companies resulting from the proposed merger of 
National Grid and NEES, approval of which has been sought in Docket No. 
EC99-49-000.
    The Application states that it (I) includes all the information and 
exhibits required by Part 33 of the Commission's regulations and the 
Commission's Merger Policy Statement with respect to the Merger; (ii) 
incorporates by reference any additional materials required with 
respect to the acquisition by National Grid of the EUA Companies; and 
(iii) easily satisfies the criteria set forth in the Commission's 
Merger Policy Statement. The Application requests that the Commission 
grant whatever waivers or authorizations are needed and grant approval 
without condition, modification or an evidentiary, trial-type hearing. 
The Application states that the parties are seeking to close the Merger 
expeditiously and thus the Applicants have requested Commission 
approval by July 31, 1999.
    The Applicants have served copies of the filing on the state 
commissions of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island 
and Vermont.
    Comment date: July 6 , 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. PanEnergy Lake Charles Generation, Inc., Panhandle Acquisition 
Three, Inc. CMS Generation Co

[Docket No. EC99-71-000]

    Take notice that on May 6, 1999, PanEnergy Lake Charles Generation, 
Inc. (PLCGI), Panhandle Acquisition Three, Inc. (PATT) and CMS 
Generation Co (CMS Generation) tendered for filing an application under 
Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for approval of the transfer of 
certain jurisdictional facilities associated with the sale of the stock 
of PLCGI by PATI to CMS Generation or an affiliate of CMS Generation, 
Trunkline Field Services Company.
    Comment date: June 7, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

4. Kintigh Facility Trust B-2

[Docket No. EG99-129-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust B-2 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Kintigh Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
7725 Lake Road, Barker, New York 14012 and is comprised of a coal-fired 
boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a maximum of 
688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its consideration 
of comments to those concerns the adequacy or accuracy of the 
application.

5. Kintigh Facility Trust C-1

[Docket No. EG99-130-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust C-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Kintigh Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is

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located at 7725 Lake Road, Barker, New York 14012 and is comprised of a 
coal-fired boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a 
maximum of 688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

6. Milliken Facility Trust C-1

[Docket No. EG99-131-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Milliken Facility Trust C-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
228 Milliken Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and is comprised of two 
steam turbine generating units with a maximum of 306 MW of generating 
capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

7. Milliken Facility Trust B-1

[Docket No. EG99-132-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Milliken Facility Trust B-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
228 Milliken Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and is comprised of two 
steam turbine generating units with a maximum of 306 MW of generating 
capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

8. Kintigh Facility Trust A-2

[Docket No. EG99-133-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust A-2 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
7725 Lake Road, Barker New York 14012 and is comprised of a coal-fired 
boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a maximum of 
688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

9. Milliken Facility Trust A-1

[Docket No. EG99-134-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Milliken Facility Trust A-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
228 Milliken Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and is comprised of two 
steam turbine generating units with a maximum of 306 MW of generating 
capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

10. Milliken Facility Trust C-2

[Docket No. EG99-135-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Milliken Facility Trust C-2 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
228 Milliken Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and is comprised of two 
steam turbine generating units with a maximum of 306 MW of generating 
capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

11. Kintigh Facility Trust A-1

[Docket No. EG99-136-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust A-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
7725 Lake Road, Barker New York 14012 and is comprised of a coal-fired 
boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a maximum of 
688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

12. Kintigh Facility Trust B-1

[Docket No. EG99-137-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust B-1 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Kintigh Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
7725 Lake Road, Barker New York 14012 and is comprised of a coal-fired 
boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a maximum of 
688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

13. Kintigh Facility Trust C-2

[Docket No. EG99-138-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Kintigh Facility Trust C-2 (the 
Applicant) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an 
application for determination of exempt wholesale

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generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.
    The Applicant is a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Kintigh Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
7725 Lake Road, Barker, New York 14012 and is comprised of a coal-fired 
boiler and steam turbine generating unit, which provides a maximum of 
688 MW of generating capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

14. Milliken Facility Trust A-2

[Docket No. EG99-139-000]

    Take notice that on May 4, 1999, Milliken Facility Trust A-2 (the 
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 a Delaware business trust who will purchase and 
lease the Milliken Generating Station (the Facility) to AES Eastern 
Energy, L.P., who will operate the Facility. The Facility is located at 
228 Milliken Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and is comprised of two 
steam turbine generating units with a maximum of 306 MW of generating 
capacity.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

15. Green Power Partners I LLC

[Docket No. EG99-140-000]

    Take notice that on May 5, 1999, Green Power Partners I LLC, 13000 
Jameson Road, Tehachapi, California 93561, 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.
    Green Power Partners I LLC is constructing a wind turbine 
generation facility with approximately 22 wind turbines, each with a 
nameplate capacity of 750 kW, resulting in an aggregate peak generating 
capacity of 16.50 MW.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

16. MEP Pleasant Hill, LLC

[Docket No. EG99-141-000]

    Take notice that on May 6, 1999, MEP Pleasant Hill, LLC, an 
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of UtiliCorp United Inc., tendered for 
filing an Application for Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator 
Status under Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.
    Comment date: June 1, 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.

17. Sithe/Independence Power Partners, L.P. v. Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corp.

[Docket No. EL99-65-000]

    Take notice that on May 3, 1999, Sithe/Independence Power Partners, 
L.P. (Sithe/Independence) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission a Complaint under Section 206 of the Federal 
Power Act, relating to the transmission rates, losses and certain terms 
and conditions under Sithe/Independence's agreements with Niagara 
Mohawk Power Corporation relating to the provision of transmission 
service.
    Comment date: June 2, 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.

18. Cleco Trading & Marketing LLC

[Docket No. ER99-2300-000]

    Take notice that on April 19, 1999, Cleco Trading & Marketing LLC 
(Cleco Trading), petitioned the Commission for acceptance of two 
amendments, First Superseding Original Sheet No. 27, dated April 17, 
1999, to Rate Schedule No. 1 and Supplement No. 1, Original Sheet Nos. 
1 and 2, dated April 17, 1999, to FERC Rate Schedule No. 1, to its 
Petition For Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, Waivers and Blanket 
Authority. The First Superseding Original Sheet No. 27 adds a new 
section 14.14 (Reassignment of Transmission Capacity) containing the 
Commission's standard form transmission capacity reassignment 
provision. Supplement No. 1 contains the Code of Conduct with Respect 
to the Relationship Between Cleco Trading & Marketing LLC and its 
Affiliates.
    Cleco Trading intends to engage in wholesale electric power and 
energy purchases and sales as a marketer. Cleco Trading is not in the 
business of generating or transmitting electric power. Cleco Trading is 
an affiliate of Cleco Corporation, a public utility subject to the 
Commission's jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 
Sec. 791a, et seq.
    Comment date: May 21, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

19. MDU Resources Group, Inc.

[Docket No. ES99-18-000]

    Take notice that on April 24, 1999, MDU Resources Group, Inc., 
filed an amendment to a previous application asking for extension of 
the time period in which to exercise the authority granted to the 
Company in Docket No. ES99-18-000 issued on January 27, 1999. In that 
order the Company was authorized to issue promissory notes and other 
evidences of indebtedness, from time to time, not to exceed in the 
aggregate the amount of $400 million outstanding at any one time, on or 
before November 11, 1999, with a final maturity date no later than one 
year from the date of issuance. The Company seeks authority to issue 
the securities up to January 27, 2001.
    Comment date: June 1, 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-
208-2222 for assistance).
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-12848 Filed 5-20-99; 8:45 am]
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