Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: Virginia Electric & Power Co. et al.,

[Federal Register: April 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 82)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER99-1886-000, et al.]

Virginia Electric and Power Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

April 22, 1999.

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

1. Virginia Electric and Power Company

   [Docket No. ER99-1886-000]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power), tendered for filing a refund report to amend its February 22, 1999, filing of a Service Agreement for Long Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with The Wholesale Power Group under the Open Access Transmission Tariff to Eligible Purchasers dated July 14, 1997. Under the tendered Refund Report, Virginia Power demonstrated the process by which the Company refunded the time value of money collected for the respective service from the date of receipt of the funds until 60 days after the filing.

   Virginia Power requests an effective date of April 20, 1999.

   Copies of the filing were served upon The Wholesale Power Group, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

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   Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Montaup Electric Company

   [Docket Nos. ER97-4691-001 and ER98-861-0010]

   Take notice that on April 2, 1999, Montaup Electric Company fileda compliance refund report, as directed by the Commission's letter order approving settlement issued March 6, 1998, in the above-docketed proceedings.

   Comment date: May 12, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Cleco Energy LLC, Northwest Natural Gas Company, Wolverine Power Supply Corporative, Inc., Northeast Energy Services, Inc., Equitable Power Services Co., Oceanside Energy, Inc., Rocky Mountain Natural Gas & Electric LLC

   [Docket Nos. ER98-1170-003, ER97-683-004, ER98-411-008, ER97-4347-006, ER94-1539-020, ER97-181-005, and ER98-3108-002]

   Take notice that on April 19, 1999, the above-mentioned power marketers filedquarterly reports with the Commission in the above- mentioned proceedings for information only. These filings are 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).

4. Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc., PacifiCorp, Union Electric Development Corporation, DePere Energy Marketing, Inc., PEC Energy Marketing, Inc., SkyGen Energy Marketing LLC, Stand Energy Corporation

   [Docket Nos. ER99-830-003, ER97-3926-002, ER97-3927-002, ER97-3928-002, ER97-3929-002, ER97-3930-002, ER97-3931-002, ER97-3663-007, ER97-1432- 008, ER97-1431-008, ER99-972-001, and ER95-362-017]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, the above-mentioned power marketers filedquarterly reports with the Commission in the above- mentioned proceedings for information only. These filings are 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).

5. The Montana Power Company

   [Docket No. ER99-2370-000]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, The Montana Power Company (Montana), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an amendment to its original filing in the above referenced docket. The original filing, and this amendment, pertain to unexecuted Network Integration Transmission Service Agreements and Network Operating Agreements with Golden Sunlight Mines, Inc. (Golden Sunlight), Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives (Cenex), Illinova Energy Partners, Inc. (Illinova), and Energy West Resources, Inc. (Energy West), Ash Grove Cement Company (Ash Grove), and Montana Refining Company (Montana Refining) under Montana's FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 5 (Open Access Transmission Tariff).

   A copy of the filing was served upon Golden Sunlight, Cenex, Illinova, Energy West, Ash Grove and Montana Refining.

   Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. FirstEnergy Trading Services, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-2516-000]

   Take notice that on April 16, 1999, FirstEnergy Trading Services, Inc. (FirstEnergy Trading), tendered for filing a Notice of Succession to Rate Schedule FERC No. 1--Market-Based Rate Schedule, and Supplement No. 1, to Rate Schedule FERC No. 1--Code of Conduct, of FirstEnergy Trading & Power Marketing, Inc. FirstEnergy Trading also notified the FERC that it had become affiliated with a fully-integrated natural gas company.

   FirstEnergy Trading has asked that the Notice of Succession be permitted to become effective on May 1, 1999.

   Comment date: May 6, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. PacifiCorp

   [Docket No. ER99-2534-000]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, PacifiCorp tendered for filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Mutual Netting/Closeout Agreements between PacifiCorp and Modesto Irrigation District, Puget Sound Energy, and Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington.

   Copies of this filing were supplied the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.

   Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. PP&L, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-2535-000]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), tendered for filing an Interconnection Agreement and Addendum to Interconnection Agreement between PP&L and Cinergy Capital & Trading, Inc.

   PP&L also requests waiver of the notice provisions necessary to permit the Interconnection Agreement and the Addendum to be made effective as of April 21, 1999, a date one day after the date of filing.

   Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Southern Company Services, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER99-2536-000]

   Take notice that on April 20, 1999, Southern Company Services, Inc. (SCS), acting on behalf of Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company (MPC), and Savannah Electric and Power Company (collectively referred to as Southern Company), tendered for filing a service agreement for network integration transmission service between SCS, as agent for Southern Company, and Southern Wholesale Energy (SWE), a Department of SCS, as agent for MPC, under the Open Access Transmission Tariff of Southern Company.

   Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Navitas, Inc.

    [Docket No. ER99-2537-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1999, Navitas, Inc. (Navitas), petitioned the Commission for acceptance of Navitas 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.

    Navitas intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy purchases and sales as a marketer. Navitas may also engage in other nonjurisdictional activities, such as facilitating the purchase and sale of wholesale energy without taking title to the electricity, selling electricity to retail customers in states in which retail electric power competition has been implemented, and arranging services in related areas such as transmission and fuel supplies. Navitas is not in the business of generating or transmitting electric power. Navitas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern Alternative Energy, Inc., which through its affiliates, develops wind-driven

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    generation facilities, the power from which is dedicated under long- term contracts.

    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. PacifiCorp

    [Docket No. ER99-2538-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1999, PacifiCorp, tendered for filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, an umbrella Service Agreement with Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District under PacifiCorp's FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 12.

    PacifiCorp requests, pursuant to 18 CFR 35.11 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, that a waiver of prior notice be granted and that the Commission accept for filing the enclosed Service Agreements and assign an effective date of April 21, 1999.

    Copies of this filing were supplied to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Commonwealth Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER99-2539-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1999, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), tendered for filing two revised Firm Service Agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company, in its wholesale merchant function, (WMD), under the terms of ComEd's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

    ComEd requests an effective date of March 22, 1999, for the revised service agreements, and accordingly, seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.

    Copies of this filing were served on WMD.

    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Full Power Corporation

    [Docket No. ER99-2540-000]

    Take notice that on April 19, 1999, Full Power Corporation tendered for filing pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207, an application for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission, and an order accepting its Rate Schedule No. 1, to be effective June 18, 1999, or the date that the Commission issues an order in this proceeding, whichever is earlier. Full Power intends to engage in electric energy and capacity transactions as a marketer.

    Comment date: May 7, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Carthage Energy, LLC

    [Docket No. ER99-2541-000]

    Take notice that on April 19, 1999, Carthage Energy, LLC (Carthage Energy), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Carthage Energy's Electric Power Sales Tariff, FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, which permits Carthage Energy to make wholesale power sales at market-based rates.

    Carthage Energy requests an effective date of April 20, 1999.

    Notice of said filing has been served upon the New York State Public Service Commission.

    Any person desiring to be heard or to protest such filing

    Comment date: May 7, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation

    [Docket No. ER99-2542-000]

    Take notice that on April 19, 1999, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation (Vermont Yankee), tendered for filing a proposed modification to its wholesale electric rates to reduce the annual expense allowance for post-retirement benefits other than pensions.

    Comment date: May 7, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. PacifiCorp

    [Docket No. ER99-2543-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1999, PacifiCorp tendered for filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Non-Firm and Short-Term Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service Agreements with (DukeSolutions) and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Utah Municipal Power Agency. (UMPA) under PacifiCorp's FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 11.

    PacifiCorp requests pursuant to 18 CFR 35.11 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, that a waiver of prior notice be granted and that an effective date of April 21, 1999, be assigned to the enclosed Service Agreements.

    Copies of this filing were supplied to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.

    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

    [Docket Nos. ER99-2547-000 and [ER99-2549-000]

    Take notice that on April 19, 1999, the above-mentioned public utilities filedtheir quarterly transaction report for the first quarter ending March 31, 1999.

    Comment date: May 10, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. Kincaid Generation L.L.C. Ameren Services Company, Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative

    [Docket Nos. ER99-2548-000 ER99-2550-000 and ER99-2551-000]

    Take notice that on April 20, 1999, the above-mentioned public utilities filedtheir quarterly transaction report for the first quarter ending March 31, 1999.

    Comment date: May 12, 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, 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 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. 99-10681Filed4-28-99; 8:45 am]

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