[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 20648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10032]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL01-65-000]


Californians for Renewable Energy, Inc. (CARE) Complainant v. BC 
Hydro; PowerEx; Mirant; and the Los Angeles Department of Water and 
Power Respondents; Notice of Complaint

April 18, 2001.
    Take notice that on April 16, 2001, Californians for Renewable 
Energy, Inc. (CARE) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) a Complaint pursuant to section 206 
of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824e, and Rule 206 of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206.
    CARE requests the Commission to rectify unjust and unreasonable 
prices stemming from the wholesale markets for energy and ancillary 
services operated by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) 
and investigate its relationship to market practices by BC Hydro, 
PowerEx, Mirant, and Bonneville Power Administration and the Los 
Angeles Department of Water and Power.
    CARE alleges that BC Hydro, PowerEx, Mirant, the Bonneville Power 
Administration and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 
violated the Federal Power Act by withholding power during a period of 
peak demand to create a shortage and raise the price. CARE requests the 
Commission to investigate possible market manipulation by these 
entities, order refunds for overcharges made by these entities, and 
restore financial confidence in the California market by assuming full 
control of this market on the wholesale and retail side.
    Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this 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 must be filed on or before May 8, 2001. 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 this filing are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection in the Public Reference Room. This 
filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims/htm (call 202-208-2222) for assistance. Answers to the 
complaint shall also be due on or before May 8, 2001.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-10032 Filed 4-23-01; 8:45 am]
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