[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58047-58049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28127]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. ER00-108-000, et al.]


Idaho Power Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

October 19, 1999.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Idaho Power Company

[Docket No. ER00-108-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, Idaho Power Company tendered 
for filing a Notice of Cancellation of all Service Agreements currently 
effective under the Company's existing FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 
1, Third Revised.
    Idaho Power has requested that said cancellation be effective 
December 15, 1999.
    Copies of the filing were mailed to those utilities now signatory 
to Idaho Power's FERC Electric Tariff Volume 1, Third Revised, as well 
as the utility regulatory commissions for Idaho, Oregon and Nevada.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Reliant Energy Desert Basin, LLC

[Docket No. EG00-6-000]

    Take notice that on October 14, 1999, Reliant Energy Desert Basin, 
LLC (Reliant Desert Basin) tendered for filing an application for 
determination of exempt wholesale generator status, pursuant to Section 
32(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended, 
(PUHCA), 15 U.S.A. Sec. 79z-5a (1994), and Subchapter T, Part 365 of 
the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission), 18 CFR part 365.
    Reliant Desert Basin is a Delaware limited liability company and 
proposed to contract, own and operate a 500 MW gas-fired, combined-
cycle facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
    Comment date: November 9, 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.

3. Minnesota Power, Inc.

[Docket No. ER00-106-000]

    Take notice that on October 14, 1999, Minnesota Power, Inc. filed 
its quarterly report for the quarter ending September 30, 1999.

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    Comment date: November 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Sierra CoGen, Inc.

[Docket No. QF86-442-003]

    Take notice that on October 14, 1999, Sierra CoGen, Inc., 1000 
Louisiana, Suite 5800, Houston, Texas 77002, filed with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission an application for recertification of a 
facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility pursuant to Sections 
292.207(b) and (d)(2) of the Commission's regulations. No determination 
has been made that the submittal constitutes a complete filing.
    The Commission previously certified the facility as a qualifying 
cogeneration facility on March 31, 1986 in Docket No. QF86-442-000. The 
Facility was self-recertified in Docket Nos. QF86-441-001 and QF86-441-
002. Recertification is sought to reflect the divestiture of certain 
upstream ownership interests in the facility and a change in status of 
such owner.
    Comment date: November 15, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Bear Mountain Cogen, Inc.

[Docket No. QF87-128-005]

    Take notice that on October 14, 1999, Bear Mountain Cogen, Inc., 
1000 Louisiana, Suite 5800, Houston, Texas 77002, filed with the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for recertification 
of the Bear Mountain facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility 
pursuant to Sections 292.207(b) and (d)(2) of the Commission's 
regulations. No determination has been made that the submittal 
constitutes a complete filing.
    The Commission previously certified the facility as a qualifying 
cogeneration facility on March 23, 1987 in Docket No. QF87-128-000. The 
Commission granted recertification of the facility on September 9, 1994 
in Docket No. QF87-128-001. The Facility was self-recertified in Docket 
Nos. QF87-128-002, QF87-128-003, and QF87-128-004. Recertification is 
sought to reflect the divestiture of certain upstream ownership 
interests in the facility and a change in status of such owner.
    Comment date: November 15, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. McKittrick Limited

[Docket No. QF87-147-003]

    Take notice that on October 15, 1999, McKittrick Limited, 1000 
Louisiana, Suite 5800, Houston, Texas 77002, filed with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission an application for recertification of a 
facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility pursuant to Sections 
292.207(b) and (d)(2) of the Commission's regulations. No determination 
has been made that the submittal constitutes a complete filing.
    The Commission previously certified the facility as a qualifying 
cogeneration facility on February 24, 1987 in Docket No. QF87-147-000. 
By letter dated June 25, 1991, in Docket No. QF87-147-001, McKittrick 
notified the FERC of a change in ownership, a name change for the steam 
host, and revised performance data. The Facility was self-recertified 
in Docket No. QF87-147-002. Recertification is sought to reflect the 
divestiture of half of the upstream ownership interests in the facility 
and a change in status of such owner.
    Comment date: November 15, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER00-97-000]

    Take notice that on October 12, 1999, Alliant Energy Corporate 
Services, Inc., (Alliant Services), tendered for filing a signed 
Service Agreement under Alliant's Market Based Wholesale Power Sales 
Tariff (MR-1) between itself and The Energy Authority (TEA).
    Alliant Services respectfully requests a waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirements, and an effective date of October 7, 1999.
    Comment date: November 1, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Minergy Neenah, LLC

[Docket No. ER00-104-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, Minergy Neenah, LLC tendered 
for filing a report of its short-term transactions for the period July 
1, 1999 through September 30, 1999.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. AI Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. ER00-105-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, AI Energy, Inc., One Blue 
Hill Plaza, Pearl River, New York 10965, tendered for filing with the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a Notice of Succession (Notice) to 
reflect a name change from AIE Energy, Inc., to AI Energy, Inc. In its 
Notice, AI Energy, Inc., adopts, ratifies, and makes its own in every 
respect, all applicable rate schedules and supplements thereto 
previously filed with the Commission by AIE Energy Inc.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. La Paloma Generating Company, LLC

[Docket No. ER00-107-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, La Paloma Generating Company, 
LLC (La Paloma), tendered for filing pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act, and Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, a 
Petition for authorization to make sales of capacity and energy, 
including certain ancillary services, at market-based rates. La Paloma 
plans to construct a nominally rated approximately 1,040 MW natural 
gas-fired, combined cycle power plant near the town of McKittrick, 
California.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Entergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER00-109-000]

    Take notice that on October 13 , 1999, Entergy Services, Inc., on 
behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy 
Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy New Orleans, 
Inc. (collectively, the Entergy Operating Companies), tendered for 
filing Notification of Assignment of the Long-Term Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission Service Agreement provided by Entergy Power, Inc., to 
Entergy Services, Inc., regarding the assignment of certain 
transmission rights to East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota) and Northern States 
Power Company (Wisconsin)

[Docket No. ER00-110-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota) and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (jointly 
NSP), tendered for filing a Short-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission 
Service Agreement between NSP and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
    NSP requests that the Commission accept the agreement effective 
September 30, 1999, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice 
requirements in order for the agreement to be accepted for filing on 
the date requested.

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    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Montana Power Trading & Marketing Company

[Docket No. ER00-112-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, Montana Power Trading & 
Marketing Company tendered for filing notification of transactions 
under its FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1 (Market Based Rates) for 
the quarter ending September 30, 1999.
    Comment date: November 2, 1999, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Florida Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER00-113-000]

    Take notice that on October 13, 1999, Florida Power Corporation 
(FPC), tendered for filing revisions to its Open Access Transmission 
Tariff that provide for Generator Regulation Service and Delivery 
Scheduling and Balancing Service.
    Florida Power requests that the amendments take effect on December 
12, which is 60 days after they were filed.
    Comment date: November 2, 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, 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 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.
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