[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28896-28897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-13216]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EG01-213-000, et al.]


CinCap IX, LLC, et al. Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation 
Filings

May 18, 2001.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. CinCap IX, LLC

[Docket No. EG01-213-000]

    Take notice that on May 16, 2001, CinCap IX, LLC tendered for 
filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), 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. The applicant is a limited liability company that 
will be engaged directly or indirectly and exclusively in the business 
of developing and ultimately owning and/or operating an approximately 
88 megawatt gas-fired electric generating facility located in Erlanger, 
Kenton County, Kentucky and selling electric energy at wholesale.
    Comment date: June 8, 2001, 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.

2. National Grid USA

[Docket No. EL01-80-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, National Grid USA (National Grid) 
tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission), a Petition for Declaratory Order declaring that National 
Grid will not be deemed a ``market participant'' as defined in section 
35.34(b) of the Commission's Regulations with respect to the region 
served by the Alliance RTO. National Grid states that, since the 
Alliance RTO will be an independent transmission company controlled and 
managed by a Managing Member that is not a market participant, National 
Grid should therefore be eligible to be a candidate for the Managing 
Member of the Alliance RTO.
    Comment date: June 14, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. Portland General Electric Company

[Docket No. ES01-33-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Portland General Electric Company 
submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power 
Act seeking authorization to issue short-term debt with not more than 
$450 million outstanding at any one time.
    Comment date: June 8, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

4. Avista Corporation

[Docket No. ER01-2044-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Avista Corporation tendered for 
filing a Service Agreement assigned Rate Schedule FERC No. 65, 
previously filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by 
Avista Corporation, formerly known as The Washington Water Power 
Company, under the Commission's Docket No. ER98-1141-000 with Engage 
Energy US, L.P. is to be terminated, effective May 14, 2001 by the 
request of El Paso Merchant Energy, L.P. per its letter dated May 4, 
2001.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

5. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER01-2045-000 and ER99-221-004]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG) tendered for filing a notice of status change with 
the Commission in connection with the pending merger between Energy 
East Corporation and RGS Energy Group, Inc. (RGS). NYSEG also tendered 
for filing proposed changes to its FERC Electric Services Tariff 
(Tariff) and Statement of Policy and Standards of Conduct (Standards of 
Conduct). As a consequence of the proposed merger, NYSEG modified its 
Tariff and Standards of Conduct to incorporate RGS's affiliates as 
affiliates of NYSEG for purposes of transactions under the market-based 
FERC Electric Services Tariff.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

6. NYSEG Solutions, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER01-2046-000 and ER99-220-007]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, NYSEG Solutions, Inc. (NYSEG 
Solutions) filed a notice of status change with the Commission in 
connection with the pending merger between Energy East Corporation and 
RGS Energy Group, Inc. (RGS). NYSEG Solutions also tendered for filing 
proposed changes to its FERC Electric Services Tariff (Tariff) and 
Statement of Policy and Standards of Conduct (Standards of Conduct). As 
a consequence of the proposed merger, NYSEG Solutions modified its 
Tariff and Standards of Conduct to incorporate RGS's affiliates as 
affiliates of NYSEG Solutions for purposes of transactions under the 
market-based FERC Electric Services Tariff.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

7. South Glens Falls Energy, LLC

[Docket Nos. ER01-2047-000 and ER00-262-003]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, South Glens Falls Energy, LLC 
(South Glens Falls) tendered for filing a notice of status change with 
the Commission in connection with the pending merger between Energy 
East Corporation and

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RGS Energy Group, Inc. (RGS). South Glens Falls also tendered for 
filing proposed changes to its FERC Electric Services Tariff (Tariff) 
and Statement of Policy and Standards of Conduct (Standards of 
Conduct). As a consequence of the proposed merger, South Glens Falls 
modified its Tariff and Standards of Conduct to incorporate RGS's 
affiliates as affiliates of South Glens Falls for purposes of 
transactions under the market-based FERC Electric Services Tariff.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

8. Carthage Energy, LLC

[Docket Nos. ER01-2048-000 and ER99-2541-002]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Carthage Energy, LLC (Carthage 
Energy) tendered for filing a notice of status change with the 
Commission in connection with the pending merger between Energy East 
Corporation and RGS Energy Group, Inc. (RGS). Carthage Energy also 
tendered for filing proposed changes to its FERC Electric Services 
Tariff (Tariff) and Statement of Policy and Standards of Conduct 
(Standards of Conduct). As a consequence of the proposed merger, 
Carthage Energy modified its Tariff and Standards of Conduct to 
incorporate RGS's affiliates as affiliates of Carthage Energy for 
purposes of transactions under the market-based FERC Electric Services 
Tariff.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

9. Pinnacle West Energy Corporation

[Docket No. ER01-2049-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Pinnacle West Energy Corporation 
(PWE) tendered for filing an umbrella service agreement under PWE's 
market-based rate electric tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 1, 
between PWE and Pinnacle West Capital Corporation.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

10. Idaho Power Company

[Docket No. ER01-2050-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Idaho Power Company tendered for 
filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a Service 
Agreement under Idaho Power Company's FERC Electric Tariff No. 6, 
Market Rate Power Sales Tariff, between Idaho Power Company and the 
Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

11. Portland General Electric Company

[Docket Nos. ER01-2051-000 and ER98-1643-003]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Portland General Electric Company 
(PGE) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Electric Tariff, Fifth 
Revised Volume No. 11, proposed changes to Sheet No. 2, to become 
effective on April 26, 2001. The changes consist of removal of 
restrictions on the sale of power between PGE, on the one hand, and 
Sierra Pacific Power Company, Nevada Power Company, Sierra Pacific 
Energy Company, and Sierra Pacific Resources, on the other. The removal 
of these restrictions is based on the termination of the Asset Purchase 
Agreement, pursuant to which SPR would have acquired all issued and 
outstanding stock of PGE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enron Corp. The 
termination of this Asset Purchase Agreement was announced on April 26, 
2001.
    Copies of the filing were served upon all parties on the official 
service lists compiled by the Secretary of the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission in these proceedings.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

12. Energetix, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER01-2052-000 and ER97-3556-012]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Energetix, Inc. tendered for 
filing with the Commission a notification of change in status in 
connection with the pending merger between Energetix's parent 
corporation, RGS Energy Group, Inc., and Energy East Corporation 
(Energy East).
    This filing includes a proposal to make certain changes to 
Energetix's market-based power sales tariff that will restrict 
Energetix's ability to sell or purchase energy and/or capacity to or 
from certain affiliates of Energy East.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

13. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER01-2053-000 and ER98-3382-002]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, Rochester Gas and Electric 
Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Commission a 
notification of change in status in connection with the pending merger 
between RG&E's parent corporation, RGS Energy Group, Inc., and Energy 
East Corporation (Energy East). This filing includes a proposal to make 
certain changes to RG&E's market-based power sales tariff that will 
restrict RG&E's ability to sell or purchase energy and/or capacity to 
or from affiliates of Energy East.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

14. CinCap IX, LLC

[Docket No. ER01-2054-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 2001, CinCap IX, LLC tendered for 
filing an application for authorization to sell power and ancillary 
services at market-based rates, and to reassign transmission capacity.
    Comment date: June 5, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E 
at the end of this notice.

Standard Paragraph

    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). Comments, protests, and interventions may be 
filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site 
at 
http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-13216 Filed 5-24-01; 8:45 am]
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