Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: PEC Energy Marketing, Inc., et al.,

[Federal Register: August 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 151)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER97-1421-002, et al.]

PEC Energy Marketing, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

July 31, 1998.

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

1. PEC Energy Marketing, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER97-1431-002]

   Take notice that on July 28, 1998, PEC Energy Marketing, Inc. (PEC) tendered for filing, pursuant to Rule 205, 18 CFR 385.205, an amendment to its notice of change of circumstances filedon May 6, 1998, with respect to its original petition for waivers and blanket approvals under various regulations of the Commission and the order accepting its FERC Electric Rate Schedule No.1 previously issued by the Commission.

   PEC intends to engage in electric power and energy transactions at retail in Maine and in the NEPOOL region. In transactions where PEC sells electric energy, it proposes to make such sales on rates, terms and conditions to be mutually agreed to with the purchasing party and pursuant to the orders and

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   regulations of applicable state public service commissions. As further outlined in the notice of change of circumstances, PEC reports that it is no longer an affiliate of GPU, Inc., a public utility holding company and the parent company of Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Metropolitan Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company. GPU, Inc. no longer has any ownership interest in PEC. PEC is 100% owned by Michael Polsky, an individual, through his affiliate, Polsky Energy Company.

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

2. Advance Energy Systems, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER98-1992-000]

   Take notice that on July 27, 1998, 1998 Medical Area Total Energy Plant, Inc. (MATEP) filedan amendment to a long-term service agreement filedon June 26, 1998 between MATEP and MATEP LLC under MATEP's market-based tariff, FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1. The amendment reflects rates for services provided pursuant to the service agreement. MATEP renews its request for an effective date on June 1, 1998 for the service agreement.

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

3. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

   [Docket No. ER98-3602-000]

   Take notice that on July 2, 1998, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson), tendered for filing proposed amendments to the Form of Service Agreement For Retail Access of its Open Access Transmission Tariff on file in Docket No. OA96-14-000 to implement retail access to its system as required by orders of the New York Public Service Commission. The details of the proposed amendments are more fully described in Central Hudson's filing.

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

4. Rochester Gas and Electric Corp.

   [Docket No. ER98-3615-000]

   Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a request to withdraw the Service Agreement filed between RG&E and Ontario Hydro in the above-reference proceeding.

   A copy of the serviced agreement was served on the New York Public Service Commission and Ontario Hydro.

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

5. Pacific Gas and Electric Company

   [Docket No. ER98-3915-000]

   Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) tendered for filing a Notice of Termination for all Non-Firm Open Access Transmission Tariff (OAT Tariff) Service Agreements entitled ``Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service'' (Service Agreements) between PG&E and Southern Energy Trading and Marketing, Inc., Bonneville Power Administration Power Business, AIG Trading Corporation, Arizona Public Service Company, Williams Energy Services Company, Idaho Power Company, Aquila Power Corporation, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Citizens Lehman Power Sales, Cinergy Operating Companies, Western Power Services, Inc., Salt River Project PacifiCorp, Powerex, NorAm Energy Services, Inc., Equitable Power Services Company, PanEnergy Trading and Market Services, L.L.C., PECO Energy Company--Power Team, LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc., Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Southern California Edison Company, Kansas City Power and Light Company, and Constellation Power Sources.

   The Service Agreements were entered into for the purpose of providing non-firm point-to-point transmission service under the OAT Tariff. The effective date of termination is March 31, 1998 in compliance with the Commission's October 30, 1997 Order or such other date that the Commission deems appropriate for termination. PG&E is requesting any necessary waivers.

   Copies of this filing have been served upon the affected customers, all parties designated on the official service list compiled by FERC in FERC Docket No. OA96-28-000 and the California Public Utilities Commission.

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

6. The Montana Power Company

   [Docket No. ER98-3916-000]

   Take notice that on July 27, 1998, The Montana Power Company (Montana) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pursuant to 18 CFR 35.13, a firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service Agreement with Stone Container Corporation (Stone Container) under Montana's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 5 (Open Access Transmission Tariff).

   A copy of the filing was served upon Stone Container.

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

7. Texas Utilities Electric Company

   [Docket No. ER98-3918-000]

   Take notice that, on July 27, 1998, Texas Utilities Electric Company (TU Electric) tendered for filing an executed Amendment to Transmission Service Agreement (TSA Amendment) with Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc. for service under TU Electric's Tariff for Transmission Service To, From and Over Certain HVDC Interconnections.

   TU Electric requests an effective date for the TSA Amendment that will permit it to become effective on or before the service commencement date under the TSA Amendment. Accordingly, TU Electric seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of the filing were served on Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, Inc., as well as the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

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

8. Kansas City Power & Light Company

   [Docket No. ER98-3919-000]

   Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL) tendered for filing a Service Agreement dated July 17, 1998, between KCPL and PacifiCorp Power Marketing, Inc. KCPL proposes an effective date of July 17, 1998, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirement. This Agreement provides for Non-Firm Power Sales Service.

   In its filing, KCPL states that the rates included in the above- mentioned Service Agreement are pursuant to KCPL's compliance filing in Docket No. ER94-1045.

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

9. Kansas City Power & Light Company

   [Docket No. ER98-3920-000]

   Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCPL) tendered for filing its report of transactions under KCPL's GSS Tariff for the second quarter of 1998.

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

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10. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

    [Docket No. ER98-3921-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an unexecuted copy of a service agreement and network operating agreement between RG&E and the Village of Spencerport, New York.

    A copy of the service agreement was served on the New York Public Service Commission and on the Village of Spencerport and its Counsel.

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

11. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

    [Docket No. ER98-3922-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an unexecuted copy of a service agreement and network operating agreement between RG&E and the Village of Angelica, New York.

    RG&E respectfully requests that the service agreement and network operating agreement be accepted as filedand that the Commission grant waiver of the 60 day filing requirement and accept the service agreement and network operating agreement effective July 1, 1998.

    A copy of the service agreement was served on the New York Public Service Commission and on the Village of Angelica and its Counsel.

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

12. Northeast Utilities Service Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3923-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO), on behalf of its operating affiliates, The Connecticut Light and Power company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Holyoke Water Power Company, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and Public Service Company of New Hampshire, tendered for filing a Service Agreement with Coral Power, L.L.C. (Coral) under the Northeast Utilities System Companies' Sale for Resale Tariff No. 7 Market Based Rates. NUSCO requests an effective date of August 1, 1998.

    NUSCO states that a copy of its submission has been mailed or delivered to Coral.

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

13. South Carolina Electric & Gas Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3924-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) submitted a service agreement establishing Morgan Stanley Capital Group, Inc. (``MSCG'') as a customer under the terms of SCE&G's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

    SCE&G requests an effective date of one day subsequent to the filing of the service agreement. Accordingly, SCE&G requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon MSCG and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

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

14. New England Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3925-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, New England Power Company (NEP) tendered a supplement to an amendment to Granite State Electric Company's service agreement under NEP's FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. NEP requests an effective date for the Supplement of the earlier of NEP's divestiture of certain of its generating assets or sixty days from the date of filing.

    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. MidCon Power Services Corp.

    [Docket No. ER98-3927-000]

    Take notice that MidCon Power Services Corp. (MPS), a broker and marketer of electric power, has fileda notice of cancellation pursuant to 18 CFR 35.15, as to a power sale and purchase agreement between MPS and The Power Company of America, L.P. (PCA), dated December 22, 1997.

    MPS has also fileda motion for waiver of the 60-day advance filing requirement under 18 CFR 35.15, so as to permit MPS to terminate service to PCA as of August 15, 1998.

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

16. PECO Energy Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3928-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, PECO Energy Company (PECO) filed a Service Agreement dated July 13, 1998 with South Texas electric Cooperative (SOUTH TEXAS) under PECO's FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 1 (Tariff). The Service Agreement adds SOUTH TEXAS as a customer under the Tariff.

    PECO requests an effective date of July 13, 1998, for the Service Agreement.

    PECO states that copies of this filing have been supplied to SOUTH TEXAS and to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

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

17. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

    [Docket No. ER98-3931-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) tendered for filing a request for approval of a revised Form of Service Agreement under NYSEG's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and other revisions to the OATT applicable to all NYSEG customers who take service under its retail access program. NYSEG also requested an order granting any necessary waivers, including a waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice period.

    The OATT modifications detailed in NYSEG's May 28, 1998, request for approval of its form of service agreement for the retail access program and for an order granting any necessary waivers are not modified except as explicitly described in this filing.

    With the instant filing, NYSEG seeks approval of rates specific to ancillary services provided to unbundled retail access customers. NYSEG requests an effective date of August 1, 1998, for the modifications to the OATT described above. That date will coincide with the date contemplated by the New York Public Service Commission (NY Commission) for the implementation of NYSEG's retail access program. NYSEG has served copies of the filing on the NY Commission and customers taking service under the OATT.

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

18. Virginia Electric and Power Co.

    [Docket No. ER98-3932-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Virginia Electric and Power Company tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of the unexecuted Service Agreement with The Power Company of America, L.P. The canceled service agreement has been designated as Service Agreement No. 80 under FERC Electric Tariff First Revised Volume No. 4.

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    Copies of the filing were served on The Power Company of America, L.P., the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

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

19. Inland Power & Light Co.

    [Docket No. ER98-3933-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Inland Power & Light Company (Inland) submitted for filing a Power Transfer Agreement between Inland Power & Light Company and Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, and an Asset Purchase Agreement between Inland Power & Light Company and Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act, and section 35.12 of the Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (18 CFR 35.12).

    Inland requests that the agreements be accepted with a currently effective date of August 17, 1998, and a retroactively effective date for the Power Transfer Agreement of March 1, 1991.

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

20. Clinton Energy Management Services, Inc.

    [Docket No. ER98-3934-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Clinton Energy Management Services, Inc. (Clinton Energy) tendered for filing and acceptance Clinton Energy's Rate Schedule FERC No. 1; request for grant of certain blanket approvals, including the authority to sell electricity at market-based rates; and request for waiver of certain Commission regulations.

    Clinton Energy intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy purchases and sales as a marketer.

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

21. Northern Indiana Public Service Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3935-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Northern Indiana Public Service Company tendered for filing its Transaction Report for short-term transactions for the second quarter of 1998 pursuant to the Commission's order issued January 10, 1997 in Northern Indiana Public Service Company, 78 FERC para. 61,015 (1997).

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

22. Tucson Electric Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3936-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Tucson Electric Power Company (Tucson), tendered for filing a Transaction Report regarding power purchases and sales under its Market-Based Power Sales Tariff for quarter ended June 30, 1998.

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

23. Tucson Electric Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3938-000]

    Take notice that on July 27, 1998, Tucson Electric Power Company (Tucson), tendered for filing a Transaction Report regarding power purchases and sales under its Market-Based Power Sales Tariff for Affiliate Sales for quarter ended June 30, 1998.

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

24. Entergy Services, Inc.

    [Docket No. ER98-3939-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy Services), on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy New Orleans, Inc. (collectively, the Entergy Operating Companies), tendered for filing a Short-Term Market Rate Sales Agreement between Entergy Services, as agent for the Entergy Operating Companies, and Duke Louis-Dreyfus for the sales of power under Entergy Services' Rate Schedule SP.

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

25. Washington Water Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3942-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Washington Water Power Company tendered for filing an executed Mutual Netting Agreement for allowing arrangements of amounts which become due and owing to one Party to be set off against amounts which are due and owing to the other Party with The Power Company of America, L.P. WWP requests waiver of the notice requirement and requests an effective date of July 1, 1998 for net billing of transactions effective June 1, 1998.

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

26. Central Main Power Company

    [Docket No. ER98-3943-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, Central Maine Power Company (CMP) tendered for filing an executed service agreement for sale of capacity and/or energy entered into with City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Service will be provided pursuant to CMP's Wholesale Market Tariff, designated rate schedule CMP's FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 4.

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

27. South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.

    [Docket No. ER98-3947-000]

    Take notice that on July 28, 1998, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) submitted a service agreement establishing Entergy Power Marketing Corporation (EPMC) as a customer under the terms of SCE&G's Open Access Transmission Tariff.

    SCE&G requests an effective date of one day subsequent to the filing of the service agreement. Accordingly, SCE&G requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements. Copies of this filing were served upon EPMC and the South Carolina Public Service Commission.

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

    Standard Paragraphs

    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, Secretary.

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