Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: New Mexico Power Co. et al.,

[Federal Register: July 26, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 142)]

[Notices]

[Page 40364-40365]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

[DOCID:fr26jy99-59]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EC99-92-000, et al.]

Texas-New Mexico Power Company and SW Acquisition, L.P., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

July 19, 1999.

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

1. Texas-New Mexico Power Company and SW Acquisition, L.P.

   [Docket No. EC99-92-000]

   Take notice that on July 9, 1999, Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) and SW Acquisition, L.P. (together, Joint Applicants) tendered for filing a request that the Commission approve a disposition of facilities and/or grant any other authorization the Commission may deem to be needed under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act as a result of the forthcoming merger between TNP Enterprises, Inc. (TNP), TNMP's parent, and SW Acquisition, L.P. Joint Applicants submit that the planned merger of TNP with SW Acquisition, L.P., will have no effect on the jurisdictional facilities, rates or services of TNMP and will be consistent with the public interest.

   Joint Applicants request expeditious action on the application in order that there be no delay in the merger of TNP and SW Acquisition, L.P.

   Comment date: August 9, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Energy Atlantic, LLC

   [Docket No. ER98-4381-003]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, the above-mentioned power marketer fileda quarterly report with the Commission in the above- mentioned proceeding for information only. This filing is available for public inspection and copying in the Public Reference Room or on the web at www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm for viewing and downloading (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).

3. Tampa Electric Company

   [Docket No. ER99-3559-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Tampa Electric Company (Tampa Electric) tendered for filing service agreements with The Energy Authority, Inc. (TEA) for firm and non-firm point-to-point transmission service under Tampa Electric's open access transmission tariff. Tampa Electric also tendered for filing notices of termination of the existing service agreements with InterCoast Power Marketing Company (InterCoast) and Sonat Power Marketing L.P. (Sonat) under the tariff.

   Tampa Electric proposes an effective date of July 14, 1999, for the tendered service agreements and terminations, and therefore requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.

   Copies of the filing have been served on TEA, InterCoast, Sonat, and the Florida Public Service Commission.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-3560-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (PSE), as Transmission Provider, tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service (Firm Point-To-Point Service Agreement) and a Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service (Non-Firm Point-To-Point Service Agreement) with ABB Information Systems (ABB), as Transmission Customer.

   A copy of the filing was served upon ABB.

   PSE respectfully requests that these filings become effective as of July 15, 1999.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Yadkin, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-3561-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Yadkin, Inc. (Yadkin) tendered for filing a service agreement between Yadkin and Allegheny Power Service Corporation (as agent for Monongahela Power Company, The Potomac Edison Company, and West Penn Power Company, collectively d/b/a Allgheny Power) under Yadkin's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 2--Market-Based Rate Tariff. This Tariff was accepted for filing by the Commission on September 30, 1996, effective as of October 1, 1996, in Docket No. ER96-2603-000.

   The service agreement is proposed to be effective July 1, 1999.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Virginia Electric and Power Company

   [Docket No. ER99-3562-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power), fileda letter agreement amending the provisions of a rate schedule of Virginia Power for service to Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), a member cooperative of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (Old Dominion). The amendment is a letter agreement dated April 29, 1999, establishing the terms and conditions for modifying the existing monthly excess facilities charge for NOVEC associated with NOVEC's Godwin delivery point. Virginia Power requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements for an effective date of January 1, 1999.

   Copies of the filing were served upon Old Dominion, NOVEC, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-3563-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., as Transmission Provider, tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service (Firm Point-To-Point Service Agreement) and a Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service (Non-Firm Point-To-Point Service Agreement) with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Wholesale Marketing Group (LAWM), as Transmission Customer. A copy of the filing was served upon LAWM.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Idaho Power Company

   [Docket No. ER99-3564-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Idaho Power Company (IPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Service Agreements for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service and Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service between Idaho Power Company and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Wholesale Marketing.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

   [[Page 40365]]

9. Louisville Gas and Electric Company/Kentucky Utilities Company

   [Docket No. ER99-3565-000]

   Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Louisville Gas and Electric Company/KentuckyUtilities (LG&E/KU), tendered for filing an executed Service Agreement for Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service between LG&E/KU and TXU Energy Trading Company under LG&E/KU's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

   Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Duke Power, a division of Duke Energy Corporation

    [Docket No. ER99-3566-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Duke Power (Duke), a division of Duke Energy Corporation, tendered for filing a Service Agreement with Sempra Energy Trading Corp. (Sempra) for power sales at market-based rates. Duke requests that the proposed Service Agreement be permitted to become effective on June 18, 1999. Duke states that this filing is in accordance with Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations and a copy has been served on the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

    Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Commonwealth Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER99-3567-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), submitted for filing an unexecuted Service Agreement, establishing Western Resources, Inc. (WRI), as a customer under the terms of ComEd's Power Sales and Reassignment of Transmission Rights Tariff PSRT-1 (PSRT-1 Tariff). The Commission has previously designated the PSRT-1 Tariff as FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 2.

    ComEd also submits for filing a revised Index of Customers reflecting the addition of WRI, and name change for current customer NP Energy, Inc., renamed Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, L.L.C. (DETM).

    ComEd requests an effective date of July 1, 1999, and accordingly seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon WRI and DETM.

    Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Allegheny Power Service Corporation, On Behalf of West Penn Power Company

    [Docket No. ER99-3568-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Allegheny Power Service Corporation on behalf of West Penn Power Company (Allegheny Energy), filedAmendment No. 1 to Supplement No. 10 to the Market Rate Tariff to incorporate a Netting Agreement with DTE Energy Trading, Inc. into the tariff provisions. Allegheny Energy requests a waiver of notice requirements to make the Amendment effective as of the effective date therein, June 18, 1999. Copies of the filing have been provided to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the West Virginia Public Service Commission, and all parties of record.

    Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Arizona Public Service Company

    [Docket No. ER99-3569-000]

    Take notice that on July 19, 1999, Arizona Public Service Company (APS), tendered for filing umbrella Service Agreements to provide short-term Non-Firm and Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service to TXU Energy Trading Company under APS Open Access Transmission Tariff.

    A copy of this filing has been served TXU Energy Trading Company and the Arizona Corporation Commission.

    Comment date: August 3, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

    Standard Paragraphs

    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 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. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208- 2222 for assistance). David P. Boergers, Secretary.

    [FR Doc. 99-18933Filed7-23-99; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6717-01-P