[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4187-4190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1925]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EG03-37-000, et al.]


FPL Energy North Dakota Wind, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Filings

January 22, 2003.

    The following filings have been made with the Commission. The 
filings are listed in ascending order within each docket 
classification.

1. FPL Energy North Dakota Wind, LLC

[Docket No. EG03-37-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, FPL Energy North Dakota Wind, 
LLC (the Applicant), with its principal office at 700 Universe Blvd., 
Juno Beach, Florida 33408, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (the Commission) an application for determination of exempt 
wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's 
regulations.
    Applicant states that it is a Delaware limited liability company 
engaged directly and exclusively in the business of owning and 
operating an approximately 40 MW wind-powered

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generation facility located in LaMoure County, North Dakota. Electric 
energy produced by the facility will be sold at wholesale.
    Comment Date: February 12, 2003.

2. FPL Energy South Dakota Wind, LLC

[Docket No. EG03-38-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, FPL Energy South Dakota Wind, 
LLC (the Applicant), with its principal office at 700 Universe Blvd., 
Juno Beach, Florida 33408, 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 is a Delaware limited liability company 
engaged directly and exclusively in the business of owning and 
operating an approximately 40 MW wind-powered generation facility 
located in Hyde County, South Dakota. Electric energy produced by the 
facility will be sold at wholesale.
    Comment Date: February 12, 2003.

3. Arizona Public Service Company

[Docket No. EL03-43-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 2003, Arizona Public Service 
Corporation (APS) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission) a petition for declaratory order requesting the 
Commission's confirmation that the executed Interconnection and 
Operating Agreement between APS and Reliant Energy Desert Basin, LLC 
(Reliant), filed as part of the Settlement Agreement approved in Docket 
No. ER01-1519-000, provides that Reliant will negotiate the terms and 
conditions of the transfer to APS of the Desert Basin Switchyard 
constructed by Reliant to enable the interconnection of its Desert 
Basin generation facility to APS's transmission system, and thereafter 
consummate such transfer.
    Comment Date: February 14, 2003.

4. California Independent System Operator Corporation, Avista 
Corporation, Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho Power Company, 
Montana Power Company, Nevada Power Company, PacifiCorp, Portland 
General Electric Company, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Sierra Pacific 
Power Company, Arizona Public Service Company, El Paso Electric 
Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Tucson Electric Power 
Company

[Docket Nos. ER02-1656-000, RT01-35-000, RT02-1-000 and EL02-9-000]

    Take notice that on January 8, 2003, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (California ISO), the RTO West Filing 
Utilities (Avista Corporation, Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho 
Power Company, NorthWestern Energy (formerly Montana Power Company), 
Nevada Power Company, PacifiCorp, Portland General Electric Company, 
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. and Sierra Pacific Power Company) and the 
WestConnect Applicants (Arizona Public Service Company, El Paso 
Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico and Tucson 
Electric Power Company) jointly filed a report concerning activities of 
the Seams Steering Group--Western Interconnection.
    The parties prepared a joint filing for administrative convenience 
only. California ISO is submitting this filing solely in Docket No. 
ER02-1656-000, RTO West Filing Utilities are submitting this filing 
solely in Docket No. RT01-35-000, and WestConnect Applicants are 
submitting this filing solely in Docket Nos. RT02-1-000 and EL02-9-000.

5. Duke Energy Glynn, LLC Georgia Power Company

[Docket No. ER03-390-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 2003, Duke Energy Glynn, LLC (Duke) 
and Southern Company Services, Inc., as agent for Georgia Power Company 
(collectively SCS) submitted on January 9, 2003, a Notice of 
Cancellation. A letter terminating the Interconnection Agreement was 
omitted. There are no other changes to the filing and the requested 
effective date remains June 1, 2002.
    Comment Date: February 6, 2003.

6. Progress Energy Service Company, on behalf of Progress Energy 
Carolinas, Inc.

[Docket No. ER03-414-000]

    Take notice that on January 15, 2003, Progress Energy Service 
Company on behalf of Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc., (Progress 
Carolinas) tendered for filing an executed Facility Interconnection and 
Operating Agreement (Interconnection Agreement) between Progress 
Carolinas and Cogentrix of North Carolina, Inc., (Cogentrix). The 
Interconnection Agreement provides for the interconnection of 
Cogentrix's generating facility near Roxboro, NC with Progress 
Carolinas' transmission system.
    Progress Carolinas is requesting an effective date of December 16, 
2002 for this Interconnection Agreement. Progress Carolinas also states 
that a copy of the filing was served upon the North Carolina Utilities 
Commission and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
    Comment Date: February 5, 2003.

6. Progress Energy Service Company on behalf of Progress Energy 
Carolinas, Inc.

[Docket No. ER03-415-000]

    Take notice that on January 15, 2003, Progress Energy Service 
Company on behalf of Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc., (Progress 
Carolinas) tendered for filing an executed Facility Interconnection and 
Operating Agreement (Interconnection Agreement) between Progress 
Carolinas and Cogentrix of North Carolina, Inc.(Cogentrix). The 
Interconnection Agreement provides for the interconnection of 
Cogentrix's generating facility near Southport, NC with Progress 
Carolinas' transmission system.
    Progress Carolinas is requesting an effective date of December 16, 
2002 for this Interconnection Agreement. Progress Carolinas also states 
that a copy of the filing was served upon the North Carolina Utilities 
Commission and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
    Comment Date: February 5, 2003.

7. Commonwealth Edison Company

[Docket No. ER03-417-000]

    Take notice that on January 15, 2003, Commonwealth Edison Company 
(ComEd) tendered a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 
Nos. 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, and 632 
under ComEd's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 5. The 
service agreements were between ComEd and NRG Power Marketing Inc. 
(NRG) for transmission service related to the Bourbonnais Energy 
Center.
    ComEd requested waiver to permit an cancellation effective date of 
January 16, 2003 for all the service agreements.
    Comment Date: February 5, 2003.

8. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER03-420-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 2002, Wisconsin Electric Power 
Company (Wisconsin Electric ) tendered for filing the inputs to the 
formula rates in Exhibit No.4 of two Generation-Transmission Must Run 
Agreements with American Transmission Company, LLC (ATLLLC). The inputs 
are reflected in an updated Exhibit No. 4.4 for Wisconsin Electric's 
Oak Creek Power Plant and the Presque Isle and Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan Hydroelectric Plants. By the terms of the Must Run

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Agreements, the inputs to the formula rate tendered for filing took 
effect on January 1, 2003. As such, Wisconsin Electric requests that 
the updates to Exhibit Nos. 4.4 of the Must Run Agreements be made 
effective on January 1, 2003. An update of Exhibit 2 for Presque Isle 
Power Plant to provide missing information is also included.
    Wisconsin Electric states that copies of this filing have been 
provided to ATCLLC.
    Comment Date: February 6, 2003.

9. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.

[Docket No. ER03-422-000]

    Take notice that on January 16, 2003, the Midwest Independent 
Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing 
proposed revisions in order to clarify certain language in Section B 
Subsection 2 of Schedule 10 of the Midwest ISO Open Access Transmission 
Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1. Applicant 
requests an effective date of January 17, 2003.
    The Midwest ISO has requested waiver of the requirements set forth 
in 18 CFR 385.2010. 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 
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.
    Comment Date: February 6, 2003.

10. Southern California Edison Company

[Docket No. ER03-424-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, Southern California Edison 
Company (SCE), tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of FERC 
Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 5 Service Agreement No. 15. SCE 
requests that the Notice of Cancellation become effective January 1, 
2003.
    SCE states that notice of the proposed cancellation has been served 
upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California and 
Mountainview Power Company.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

11. Progress Energy Service Company on behalf of Progress Energy 
Florida

[Docket No. ER03-425-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003,Progress Energy Service 
Company on behalf of Progress Energy Florida (Progress Florida) 
tendered for filing an executed Shady Hills Facility Parallel Operation 
Agreement between Progress Florida and Florida Power & Light Company. 
Progress Florida is requesting an effective date of December 18, 2002 
for this Rate Schedule.
    Progress Florida states that a copy of the filing was served upon 
the Florida Public Service Commission and the North Carolina Utilities 
Commission.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

12. Mesquite Power, LLC

[Docket No. ER03-427-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, Mesquite Power, LLC 
(Mesquite) tendered for filing pursuant to Rule 205, 18 CFR 385.205, a 
petition for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of 
the Commission and for an order accepting its FERC Electric Tariff No. 
1.
    Mesquite intends to sell electric power and ancillary services at 
wholesale rates, terms, and conditions to be mutually agreed to with 
the purchasing party. The Mesquite tariff provides for the sale of 
electric energy, capacity and ancillary services at agreed prices.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

13. ConocoPhillips Company

[Docket No. ER03-428-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, ConocoPhillips Company 
(ConocoPhillips) tendered for filing a Notice of Succession pursuant to 
Section 35.16 of the Commission's Regulations. As a result of a name 
change, ConocoPhillips is succeeding by merger to the tariffs and 
related service agreements of Conoco Inc., effective December 31, 2002.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

14. Sierra Pacific Power Company

[Docket No. ER03-429-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, Sierra Pacific Power Company 
(Sierra Pacific), submitted for filing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) 
between Sierra Pacific and Nevada Power Company, pursuant to Section 
205'' of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824d'' and Section 35.12 of 
the Commission's rules and regulations, 18 CFR 35.12. Sierra Pacific 
Power requests an effective date of March 1, 2003 for the PPA.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

15. Nevada Power Company

[Docket No. ER03-430-000]

    Take notice that on January 17, 2003, Nevada Power Company (Nevada 
Power), submitted for filing five Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) 
between Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power Company, pursuant to 
Section 205'' of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C.824d'', and Section 
35.12 the Commission's rules and regulations, 18 CFR 35.12. Nevada 
Power requests an effective date of March 1, 2003 for the PPAs.
    Comment Date: February 7, 2003.

16. Dynegy, Inc.

[Docket No. ES03-20-000]

    Take notice that on January 13, 2003, Dynegy, Inc. submitted an 
application requesting a blanket authorization under section 204 of the 
Federal Power Act and part 34 of the Commission's regulations.
    Comment Date: February 3, 2003.

Standard Paragraph

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should 
file 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). 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. All such motions or protests 
should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent 
applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person 
designated on the official service list. This filing is available for 
review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site 
at http://www.ferc.gov , using the ``FERRIS'' link. Enter the docket 
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to 
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at 
[email protected] or toll-free at (866)208-3676, or for TTY, 
contact (202)502-8659. 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. The

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Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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