Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: Ogden Energy China (Beta) Ltd. et al.,

[Federal Register: February 4, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 23)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EG98-13-000, et al.]

Ogden Energy China (Beta) Ltd., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

January 28, 1998.

Take notice that the following filings have been made with the Commission:

1. Ogden Energy China (Beta) Ltd.

   [Docket No. EG98-13-000]

   Take notice that, on January 20, 1998, Ogden Energy China (Beta) Ltd. (OECB), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), an amendment to its application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Ogden Energy China (Alpha) Ltd.

   [Docket No. EG98-16-000]

   Take notice that, on January 20, 1998, Ogden Energy China (Alpha) Ltd. (OECA), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), an amendment to its application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Ogden Energy China (Gamma) Ltd.

   [Docket No. EG98-18-000]

   Take notice that, on January 20, 1998, Ogden Energy China (Gamma) Ltd. (OECG), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), an amendment to its application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Ogden Energy China (Delta) Ltd.

   [Docket No. EG98-19-000]

   Take notice that, on January 20, 1998, Ogden Energy China (Delta) Ltd. (OECD), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), an amendment to its application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

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5. Credieegsa y Cia., S.C.A.

   [Docket No. EG98-29-000]

   On January 16, 1998, Credieegsa y Cia., S.C.A. (Applicant), 250 West Pratt Street, 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Applicant is a private Guatemalan company organized as a Sociedad En Comandita Por Acciones by Empresa Electrica de Guatemala S.A. (EEGSA), as part of EEGSA's privatization of its electric generation assets. EEGSA and its affiliate, Credieegsa S.A., sold ninety percent (90%) of the stock of Applicant to the Guatemalan Generating Group (3GC), a Cayman Island company. Simultaneously with its purchase, 3GC transferred a portion of Applicant's shares to an affiliate, Guatemalan Generating Group I (3GC-I), also a Cayman Island company. Currently, 3GC and 3GC-I are wholly owned by Constellation Power International Investments, Ltd., which is wholly owned by Constellation Power, Inc., which is wholly owned by Constellation Holdings, Inc., which in turn is wholly owned by Baltimore Gas and Electric, an exempt holding company pursuant to Section 3(a)(2) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Applicant intends to own certain facilities which will consist of various generating units located on the shores of Lake Amaititlan, 32 kms outside Guatemala City and a gas turbine unit located in the Province of Escuintla, approximately 62 kms outside Guatemala City. Applicant intends to expand the Generating Facilities between 60 and 185 MW through the upgrading of existing equipment and/or the installation of additional generating equipment. The Generating Facilities will be operated by COS de Guatemala, Sociedad Anonima.

   Comment date: February 18, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Sterling Power Partners, L.P.

   [Docket No. EG98-30-000]

   On January 20, 1998, Sterling Power Partners, L.P., 450 Lexington Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (Sterling), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Sterling owns a cogeneration facility with a capacity of approximately 57 MW, located in Sherrill, New York.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. Power City Partners, L.P.

   [Docket No. EG98-31-000]

   On January 20, 1998, Power City Partners, L.P., 450 Lexington Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (Power City), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   Power City owns a cogeneration facility with a capacity of approximately 79 MW, located in Massena, New York.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. P&N Partners, L.P.

   [Docket No. EG98-32-000]

   On January 20, 1998, P&N Partners, L.P., 450 Lexington Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (P&N), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   P&N owns a cogeneration facility with a capacity of approximately 9 MW, located in West Carthage, New York.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. AG-Energy, L.P.

   [Docket No. EG98-33-000]

   On January 20, 1998, AG-Energy, L.P., 450 Lexington Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (AG-Energy), filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations.

   AG-Energy owns a cogeneration facility with a capacity of approximately 79 MW located in Ogdensburg, New York.

   Comment date: February 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Atlantic City Electric Company

    [Docket No. ER97-3189-012]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Atlantic City Electric Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Metropolitan Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Pennsylvania Electric Company, PP&L, Inc., Potomac Electric Power Company, and Public Service Electric and Gas Company submitted changes to the Transmission Owners Agreement in compliance with the Commission's November 25, 1997, Order in Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection, 81 FERC para. 61,257 (1997)

    Copies of the filing have been served on the regulatory commissions of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

    Comment date: February 13, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1276-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), tendered for filing copies of an unexecuted Service Agreement between LG&E and City of Hamilton, Ohio under Rate GSS.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Louisville Gas and Electric Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1277-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), tendered for filing copies of an unexecuted Service Agreement between LG&E and The Southern Companies under Rate GSS.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. WKE Station Two Inc.

    [Docket No. ER98-1278-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, WKE Station Two Inc. (Station Two Subsidiary), tendered for filing pursuant to Sec. 205 and Sec. 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.205 and 385.207, a Petition requesting (1) Commission authorization for Station Two Subsidiary to engage in the sale of electric energy and capacity at market-based rates pursuant to its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 and (2) waiver or blanket approval of certain of the Commission's Regulations promulgated under the Federal Power Act.

    A copy of the filing was served upon the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Western Kentucky Energy Corp.

    [Docket No. ER98-1279-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Western Kentucky Energy Corp.

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    (WKEC), tendered for filing pursuant to Sec. 205 and Sec. 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.205 and 385.207, a Petition requesting (1) Commission authorization for WKEC to engage in the sale of electric energy and capacity at market-based rates pursuant to its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 and (2) waiver or blanket approval of certain of the Commission's Regulations promulgated under the Federal Power Act.

    A copy of the filing was served upon the Kentucky Public Service Commission.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Boston Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1280-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Boston Edison Company (Boston Edison), tendered for filing a Standstill Agreement between itself and The Boylston Municipal Light Department, City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department, Hudson Light and Power Department, Littleton Electric Light & Water Departments, Marblehead Municipal Light Department, Middleborough Gas and Electric Department, North Attleborough Electric Department, Peabody Municipal Light Plant, Shrewsbury's Electric Light Plant, Templeton Municipal Light Plant, Wakefield Municipal Light Department, West Boylston Municipal Lighting Plant, and Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department (Municipals). The Standstill Agreement extends through January 31, 1998, the time in which the Municipals may institute a legal challenge to the 1995 true- up bill under their respective contracts to purchase power from Boston Edison's Pilgrim Nuclear Station.

    Boston Edison requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirement to allow the Standstill Agreement to become effective January 1, 1998.

    The Standstill Agreement relates to the following Boston Edison FERC Rate Schedules:

    (1) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 77

    Standstill Agreement with Boylston Municipal Light Department (2) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 79

    Standstill Agreement with Holyoke Gas and Electric Department (3) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 81

    Standstill Agreement with Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department (4) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 83

    Standstill Agreement with Hudson Light and Power Department (5) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 85

    Standstill Agreement with Littleton Electric Light and Water Department (6) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 87

    Standstill Agreement with Marblehead Municipal Light Department (7) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 89

    Standstill Agreement with North Attleborough Electric Department (8) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 91

    Standstill Agreement with Peabody Municipal Light Plant (9) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 93

    Standstill Agreement with Shrewsbury's Electric Light Plant (10) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 95

    Standstill Agreement with Templeton Municipal Light Plant (11) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 97

    Standstill Agreement with Wakefield Municipal Light Department (12) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 99

    Standstill Agreement with West Boylston Municipal Lighting Plant (13) Supplement to Rate Schedule No. 102

    Standstill Agreement with Middleborough Gas and Electric Department

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. Boston Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1281-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Boston Edison Company (Boston Edison), tendered for filing a Standstill Agreement between itself and Commonwealth Electric Company (Commonwealth). The Standstill Agreement extends through January 31, 1998, the time in which Commonwealth may institute a legal challenge to the 1995 true-up bill under Boston Edison's FERC Rate Schedule No. 68, governing sales to Commonwealth from the Pilgrim Nuclear Station.

    Boston Edison requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirement to allow the Standstill Agreement to become effective January 1, 1998.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. Central Illinois Light Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1282-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO), 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois 61202, tendered for filing with the Commission an additional interconnection point for CILCO's Interconnection Agreement with the City of Springfield, Illinois (CILCO Rate Schedule FERC No. 25).

    CILCO proposes an effective date of March 1, 1998.

    Copies of the filing were served on the City of Springfield, Illinois and the Illinois Commerce Commission.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. Idaho Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1283-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Idaho Power Company (IPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy between the City of Weiser, Idaho and Idaho Power Company.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

    [Docket No. ER98-1284-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC), tendered for filing executed Transmission Service Agreement between WPSC and Tenaska Power Services Co. The Agreement provides for transmission service under the Open Access Transmission Service Tariff, FERC Original Volume No. 11.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. Idaho Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1286-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Idaho Power Company (IPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a Letter Agreement for Supply of Power and Energy between Idaho Power Company and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. Kentucky Utilities Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1287-000]

    Take notice that on January 2, 1998, Kentucky Utilities Company (KU), submitted for filing six copies of an umbrella agreement between KU and American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) for short-term service under KU's Power Services Tariff (Rate PS). KU requests an effective date of December 3, 1997, for the service agreements. Accordingly, KU requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.

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    A copy of this filing was served on AMP-Ohio.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

    [Docket No. ER98-1288-000]

    Take notice that on January 2, 1998, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC), tendered for filing an executed Transmission Service Agreement between WPSC and Tenaska Power Services Co., provides for transmission service under the Open Access Transmission Service Tariff, FERC Original Volume No. 11, and Revised Attachments E and I, indices of customers with agreements under WPSC's Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Volume No. 11.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Vastar Power Marketing, Inc.

    [Docket No. ER98-1289-000]

    Take notice that on January 2, 1998, Vastar Power Marketing, Inc. (Vastar), submitted for filing a notice of cancellation of its Revised FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, with a proposed effective date of January 7, 1998.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. Idaho Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1291-000]

    Take notice that on December 31, 1997, Idaho Power Company (IPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the following: (1) December 31, 1997, Network Operating Agreement between Idaho Power Company Power Business Unit and Idaho Power Company Delivery Business Unit, pursuant to Idaho Power Company FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 5, Open Access Transmission Tariff; and (2) December 31, 1997, Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service Under Idaho Power Company Open Access Transmission Tariff.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

25. Minnesota Power & Light Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1294-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1998, Minnesota Power & Light Company, tendered for filing a signed Service Agreement with Griffin Energy Marketing, L.L.C., Tenaska Power Services Company and Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company under its market-based Wholesale Coordination Sales Tariff (WCS-2), to satisfy its filing requirements under this tariff.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

26. New Century Services, Inc.

    [Docket No. ER98-1295-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1998, New Century Services, Inc., on behalf of Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company, Public Service Company of Colorado, and Southwestern Public Service Company (collectively Companies), tendered for filing a Service Agreement under their Joint Open Access Transmission Tariff for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service between the Companies and American Atlas Limited, LLP.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

27. Southwestern Public Service Company

    [Docket No. ER98-1296-000]

    Take notice that on January 5, 1998, New Century Services, Inc., on behalf of Southwestern Public Service Company (Southwestern), submitted an executed umbrella service agreement under Southwestern's market- based sales tariff with Minnesota Power & Light Company (MP&L). This umbrella service agreement provides for Southwestern's sale and MP&L's purchase of capacity and energy at market-based rates pursuant to Southwestern's market-based sales tariff.

    Comment date: February 11, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

28. Omaha Public Power District

    [Docket No. NJ97-2-001]

    Take notice that on November 18, 1997, Omaha Public Power District tendered for filing its compliance filing in the above-referenced docket.

    Comment date: February 10, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

29. Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Coop.

    [Docket No. NJ97-5-001]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1997, Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Coop., tendered for filing its compliance filing in the above- referenced docket.

    Comment date: February 10, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

30. Kansas City Power & Light Company

    [Docket No. OA96-4-001]

    Take notice that on August 18, 1997, Kansas City Power & Light Company tendered for filing its compliance filing in the above- referenced docket.

    Comment date: February 10, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

31. Commonwealth Edison Company

    [Docket No. OA96-166-001]

    Take notice that on August 13, 1997, Commonwealth Edison Company tendered for filing its compliance filing in the above-referenced docket.

    Comment date: February 10, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

    Standard Paragraph

    E. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 18 CFR 385.214). All such motions or protests should be filedon 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. David P. Boergers, Acting Secretary.

    [FR Doc. 98-2713Filed2-3-98; 8:45 am]

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