[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 51 (Friday, March 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11684-11687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6241]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EG02-100-000, et al.]


Choctaw Gas Generation, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

March 8, 2002.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission. Any comments should be submitted in accordance with 
Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

1. Choctaw Gas Generation, LLC

[Docket No. EG02-100-000]

    Take notice that on March 5, 2002, Choctaw Gas Generation, LLC 
(Applicant), having its principal place of business at 1177 West Loop 
South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application for determination of 
exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the 
Commission's regulations.
    Applicant states that it will own and operate a 700 MW generating 
facility near the city of Choctaw, Mississippi, consisting of two 
natural gas-fired combined-cycle combustion turbine generator units and 
a steam turbine generator, having a total nominal output of 700 MW. 
Comment Date: March 29, 2002.

2. Mirant Oregon, LLC

[Docket No. EG02-101-000]

    Take notice that on March 6, 2002, Mirant Oregon, LLC (Mirant 
Oregon) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) an application for determination of exempt wholesale 
generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's regulations.
    Mirant Oregon proposes to own an indirect, 50 percent undivided 
interest in a 280 MW generating facility located in Morrow County, 
Oregon (Facility). All output from Mirant Oregon's interest in the 
Facility will be sold by Mirant Oregon exclusively at wholesale. All 
requisite state consent has been obtained and is reflected in Oregon 
Public Utility Commission Order Nos. 00-115 and 00-214 attached to the 
application. Comment Date: March 29, 2002.

3. System Energy Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. ER95-1042-006]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy 
Services) as agent for System Energy Resources, Inc. (SERI), submitted 
for filing its response to the January 30, 2002 letter in the above-
referenced docket number ER95-1042-005. Comment Date: March 21, 2002.

4. American Transmission Company LLC

[Docket Nos. ER01-1107-001]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, American Transmission Company 
LLC (ATCLLC) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) January 30, 2002 letter Order an executed 
Revised Network Operating Agreement and an executed Second Revised 
Network Integration Service Agreement between ATCLLC and Dairyland 
Power Cooperative.
    ATCLLC requests an effective date of February 13, 2002. Comment 
Date: March 21, 2002.

5. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-438-001]

    Take notice that on February 28, 2002, the Midwest Independent 
Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing, 
pursuant to the Order of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) in Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc., 
98 FERC para. 61,051 (2002), Section 205 of the Federal Power Act 
(FPA), 16 USC 824d (2000) and Section 385.205 of the Commission's 
regulations, 18 CFR 385.205 (2001), revisions to Attachment M (Losses) 
of the Midwest ISO Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), FERC 
Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1.
    The Midwest ISO has requested an effective date of March 1, 2002.
    Midwest ISO has electronically served a copy of this filing, with 
attachments, upon all Midwest ISO Members, Member representatives of 
Transmission Owners and Non-Transmission Owners, the Midwest ISO 
Advisory Committee participants, Policy Subcommittee participants, as 
well as all state commissions within the region. In addition, the 
filing has been electronically posted on the Midwest ISO's Web site at 
www.midwestiso.org under the heading ``Filings to FERC'' for other 
interested parties in this matter. The Midwest ISO will provide hard 
copies to any interested parties upon request. Comment Date: March 21, 
2002.

6. Conectiv Bethlehem, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-453-002]

    Take notice that Conectiv Bethlehem, Inc., on March 4, 2002, 
tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) a revised page of CBI's Market-Based Rate Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, to comply with a letter order 
issued by the Commission on January 31, 2002 in the above-captioned 
proceeding. Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

7. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-489-001]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2001, the Midwest Independent 
Transmission System Operator, Inc. (the Midwest ISO) tendered for 
filing revised pages to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), 
FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, pursuant to the 
Commission's Order in Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 
Inc., 98 FERC para. 61,087 (2002).
    Pursuant to the requirements set forth in 18 CFR 385.2010 (2001), 
the Midwest ISO has served a copy of its compliance filing on each 
person whose name is listed on the official service list maintained by 
the Secretary in this proceeding. In addition, the Midwest ISO has 
electronically served a copy of this filing, with attachments, upon all 
Midwest ISO Members, Member representatives of Transmission Owners and 
Non-Transmission Owners, the

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Midwest ISO Advisory Committee participants, Policy Subcommittee 
participants, as well as all state commissions within the region. 
Finally, the Midwest ISO has electronically posted its filing on the 
Midwest ISO's Web site at www.midwestiso.org under the heading 
``Filings to FERC'' for other interested parties in this matter. The 
Midwest ISO will provide hard copies to any interested parties upon 
request.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

8. Michigan Electric Transmission Company

[Docket No. ER02-562-001]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, Michigan Electric Transmission 
Company (METC) tendered for filing the following tariff sheets as part 
of its FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1 in compliance with 
the February 1, 2002 order issued in this proceeding: Sub Second 
Revised Sheet No 140 and Substitute Original Sheet Nos. 140A and 140B.
    The sheets are to be effective as of December 13, 2001. Copies of 
the filing were served upon those on the official service list in this 
proceeding.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

9. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1210-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Southern Company Services, Inc. 
(SCS), acting on behalf of Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power 
Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Savannah 
Electric and Power Company (collectively Southern Companies), filed one 
(1) agreement for network integration transmission service between 
Southern Companies and Generation Energy Marketing, a department of 
SCS, as agent for Mississippi Power Company, under the Open Access 
Transmission Tariff of Southern Companies (FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth 
Revised Volume No. 5). Under this agreement, power will be delivered to 
the East Mississippi Electric Power Association's DENA Enterprise 
Delivery Point. This agreement is being filed in conjunction with a 
power sale by SCS, as agent for Mississippi Power Company, to the East 
Mississippi Electric Power Association under Southern Companies' 
Market-Based Rate Power Sales Tariff.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

10. Exelon Generation Company, LLC

[Docket No. ER02-1211-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Exelon Generation Company, LLC 
(Exelon Generation), submitted for filing a power sales service 
agreement between Exelon Generation and Duke Energy Trading & 
Marketing, LLC under Exelon Generation's wholesale power sales tariff, 
FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 2
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

11. Carolina Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER02-1212-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Carolina Power & Light Company 
(CP&L) tendered for filing an executed Facility Interconnection and 
Operating Agreement (Interconnection Agreement) between CP&L and 
Cogentrix Eastern Carolina, LLC (Cogentrix). The Interconnection 
Agreement provides for the interconnection of Cogentrix's generating 
facility with CP&L's transmission system.
    CP&L respectfully requests that the Interconnection Agreement 
become effective on February 4, 2002. Copies of the filing were served 
upon the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the attached List of 
Recipients.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

12. Mirant Energy Trading, L.L.C.

[Docket No. ER02-1213-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Mirant Energy Trading, L.L.C. 
(MET) tendered for filing an application for an order accepting its 
FERC Electric Tariff No. 1, granting certain blanket approvals, 
including the authority to sell electricity at market-base rates, and 
waiving certain regulations of the Commission. MET requested expedited 
Commission consideration. MET requested that its Rate Schedule No. 1 
become effective upon the earlier of the date the Commission authorizes 
market-based rate authority, or March 31, 2002. MET also filed its FERC 
Electric Tariff No. 1.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

13. Invenergy Energy Marketing LLC

[Docket No. ER02-1214-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Invenergy Energy Marketing LLC 
(Invenergy Marketing) tendered for filing an application for waivers 
and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission and 
for an order accepting its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1, Original Volume 
No. 1. Invenergy Marketing proposes that its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1, 
Original Volume No. 1 become effective upon issuance of a Commission 
order accepting the rate schedule for filing.
    Invenergy Marketing intends to sell energy, capacity, replacement 
reserves, and certain ancillary services in the wholesale power market 
at market-based rates, and on such terms and conditions to be mutually 
agreed to with the purchasing party. Invenergy Marketing also seeks 
authority to reassign transmission capacity and to resell Firm 
Transmission Rights.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

14. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1215-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002 American Electric Power Service 
Corporation tendered for filing, on behalf of its affiliated companies 
including Central Power and Light Company and West Texas Utilities 
Company, (collectively, AEP), an Interim Qualified Scheduling Entity 
Service Agreement (Agreement).
    AEP requests that the Agreement be made effective on March 3, 2002. 
Copies of the filing have been served on the party to the Agreement as 
well as on the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

15. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1216-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002 American Electric Power Service 
Corporation tendered for filing, on behalf of its affiliated companies 
including Central Power and Light Company and West Texas Utilities 
Company, (collectively, AEP), seven Interim Qualified Scheduling Entity 
Service Agreements (Agreements).
    AEP requests that the Agreements be made effective on March 3, 
2002. Copies of the filing have been served on the parties to the 
Agreements as well as on the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

16. Valero Refining Company--California

[Docket No. ER02-1217-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Valero Refining Company--
California (Valero) petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) for acceptance of Valero rate Schedule FERC No. 1; the 
granting of certain blanket approvals, including the authority to sell 
electricity at market-based rates; and the waiver of certain Commission 
regulations.
    Valero will construct and operate a natural gas fired, combined-
cycle electric generation facility. The electric output of the facility 
will be used for onsite purposes, with periodic excess electric energy 
to be sold at wholesale. Valero is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary 
of Valero Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

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17. Duke Energy Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1218-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Duke Energy Corporation filed a 
Third Revised Service Agreement No. 53 to Duke's FERC Electric Tariff 
Second Revised Volumn No. 4
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

18. Bangor Hydro-Electric Company

[Docket No. ER02-1219-000]

    Take notice that on March 1, 2002, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company 
(BHE) tendered for filing an Operation and Maintenance Agreement 
between BHE, Great Northern Paper, Inc. (GNP), and Great Lakes Power, 
Inc. (GLPI).
    Copies of this filing were sent to GNP, GLPI, Maclaren Energy, 
Inc., the Maine Public Utilities Commission, and the Maine Public 
Advocate.
    Comment Date: March 22, 2002.

19. Central Maine Power Company

[Docket No. ER02-1220-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002 Central Maine Power Company (CMP) 
tendered for filing the Executed Interconnection Agreement by and 
between CMP and Wight Brook Hydro, designated as FERC Electric Tariff, 
Fifth Revised, Volume No. 3, Service Agreement No. 143.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

20. Central Maine Power Company

[Docket No. ER02-1221-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, Central Maine Power Company 
(CMP) tendered for filing the Executed Interconnection Agreement by and 
between CMP and Gardner Brook Hydro, designated as FERC Electric 
Tariff, Fifth Revised, Volume No. 3, Service Agreement No. 144.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

21. Central Maine Power Company

[Docket No. ER02-1222-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, Central Maine Power Company 
(CMP) tendered for filing the Executed Interconnection Agreement by and 
between CMP and Stony Brook Hydro, designated as FERC Electric Tariff, 
Fifth Revised, Volume No. 3, Service Agreement No. 142.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

22. Central Maine Power Company

[Docket No. ER02-1223-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002 , Central Maine Power Company 
(CMP) tendered for filing unexecuted Local Network Operating Agreements 
(LNOAs) and unexecuted service agreements for Local Network 
Transmission Service (LNSA) entered into with four retail customers: 
Miller Hydro Group; Topsham Hydro Partners; United American Hydro, 
L.P.; and CHI Operations, Inc.--Mechanic Falls Hydro. Service will be 
provided pursuant to CMP's Open Access Transmission Tariff, designated 
rate schedule CMP--FERC Electric Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 3, 
under the following Service Agreement Numbers:

Miller Hydro Group LNSA--Service Agreement No. 145
Miller Hydro Group LNOA--Service Agreement No. 146
United American Hydro LNSA--Service Agreement No. 147
United American Hydro LNOA--Service Agreement No. 148
CHI Operations, Inc. LNSA--Service Agreement No. 149
CHI Operations Inc. LNOA--Service Agreement No. 150
Topsham Hydro LNSA--Service Agreement No. 151
Topsham Hydro LNOA--Service Agreement No. 152.

    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

23. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1224-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation, (ISO) tendered for filing with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a Participating Generator 
Agreement between the ISO and Delta Energy Center, LLC for acceptance 
by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Delta Energy 
Center, LLC and the California Public Utilities Commission. The ISO is 
requesting waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to allow the 
Participating Generator Agreement to be made effective February 8, 
2002.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

24. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1225-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a Scheduling Coordinator 
Agreement between the ISO and TransAlta Energy Marketing (U.S.) Inc., 
for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on TransAlta Energy 
Marketing (U.S.) Inc. and the California Public Utilities Commission. 
The ISO is requesting waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to allow 
the Participating Generator Agreement to be made effective February 8, 
2002.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

25. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER02-1226-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002,the California Independent System 
Operator Corporation, (ISO) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) a Meter Service Agreement for ISO 
Metered Entities between the ISO and Delta Energy Center, LLC for 
acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Delta Energy 
Center, LLC and the California Public Utilities Commission. The ISO is 
requesting waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to allow the Meter 
Service Agreement for ISO Metered Entities to be made effective 
February 8, 2002.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

26. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1227-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by Ameren Energy Marketing Company.
    A copy of this filing was sent to Ameren Energy Marketing Company.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

27. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1228-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by CMS MS&T Michigan L.L.C.
    A copy of this filing was sent to CMS MS&T Michigan L.L.C.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

28. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1229-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission)

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Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest Independent Transmission System 
Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted for filing a Service Agreements 
for the transmission service requested by Kansas City Power & Light 
Company.
    A copy of this filing was sent to Kansas City Power & Light 
Company.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

29. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1230-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by NRG Power Marketing Inc.
    A copy of this filing was sent to NRG Power Marketing Inc.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

30. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1231-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by Public Service Company of Colorado-Marketing.
    A copy of this filing was sent to Public Service Company of 
Colorado-Marketing.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

31. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1232-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by Southwestern Public Service Company-Marketing.
    A copy of this filing was sent to Southwestern Public Service 
Company-Marketing.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

32. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER02-1233-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, pursuant to section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act and section 35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's (Commission) Regulations, 18 CFR 35.13, the Midwest 
Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted 
for filing a Service Agreements for the transmission service requested 
by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc.
    A copy of this filing was sent to Wolverine Power Supply 
Cooperative, Inc.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

33. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

[Docket No.ER02-1234-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, Pinnacle West Capital 
Corporation (PWCC) tendered for filing a Service Agreement, Rate 
Schedule FERC No. 9 under PWCC's Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 for service 
to Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAW).
    A copy of this filing has been served on CAW.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

34. Central Illinois Light Company

[Docket No. ER02-1235-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002,Central Illinois Light Company 
(CILCO), tendered for filing with the Commission a Service Agreement 
with Corn Belt Energy Corporation under its Market Rate Power Sales 
Tariff.
    CILCO requested an effective date of April 1, 2002. Copies of the 
filing were served on the affected customer and the Illinois Commerce 
Commission.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

35. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER02-1236-000]

    Take notice that on March 4, 2002, Illinois Power Company (Illinois 
Power), filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) a Notice of Termination, effective at 11:59 p.m., January 
15, 2002, of the Firm Short-Term Point to Point Transmission Service 
Agreement and the Non-Firm Point to Point Transmission Service 
Agreement, entered into by Illinois Power and The Legacy Energy Group, 
LLC, each dated May 16, 2001 and effective on June 1, 2001, as Original 
Service Agreement Nos. 304 and 310, respectively, under FERC Electric 
Tariff Third Revised Volume 8 of Illinois Power.
    Illinois Power states that the termination has been requested by 
the customer and agreed to by Illinois Power. Illinois Power further 
states that a copy of the Notice of Termination has been mailed to the 
customer.
    Comment Date: March 25, 2002.

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 this filing are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on 
the Web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``RIMS'' link, select 
``Docket#'' and follow the instructions (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 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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