Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: Southwestern Power Administration, et al.,

[Federal Register: December 17, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 242)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EF00-4011-000, et al.]

Southwestern Power Administration, et al.;

Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

December 10, 1999.

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

1. Southwestern Power Administration

   [Docket No. EF00-4011-000]

   Take notice that on December 7, 1999, the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for confirmation and approval on a final basis, pursuant to the authority vested in the FERC by Delegation Order No. 0204-108, as amended November 10, 1993, 58 FR 59717, the following Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) Integrated System rate schedules:

   Rate Schedule P-98C, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power Rate Schedule NFTS-98C, Wholesale Non-Federal Transmission Service

   The Integrated System rate schedules were confirmed and approved on an interim basis by the Deputy Secretary in Rate Order No. SWPA-42 for the period January 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, and have been submitted to the FERC for confirmation and approval on a final basis for the same period. The FY 1999 Power Repayment has confirmed that revenues produced by currently-approved Rate Schedules P-98B, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power, and NFTS-98B, Wholesale Rates for Non- Federal Transmission Service, are adequate to meet repayment criteria within the plus-or-minus two percent rate adjustment threshold. However, specific issues have arisen since the last rate approval that can be addressed through modified rate schedule language without impacting revenues.

   Southwestern has expanded the terms and conditions for Real Power Losses by adding a provision that allows for the annual election to self-provide losses, and has broadened the application of rates for Spinning and Supplemental Operating Reserves to more accurately reflect actual regional operating conditions. The revenue requirement for these ancillary services will not change, but the rate will be reduced due to the increase in billing units.

   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. PPL Susquehanna, LLC

   [Docket No. EG00-43-000]

   Take notice that on December 7, 1999, PPL Susquehanna, LLC (Applicant), having its principal place of business at Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's regulations.

   The Applicant is a Delaware limited liability company formed in connection with a proposed corporate realignment of PP&L Resources, Inc. for the purpose of owning PP&L, Inc.''s 90% undivided interest in the nuclear generating facility known as the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (Susquehanna SES). The Applicant is an indirect subsidiary of PP&L Resources, Inc., a public utility holding company exempt from registration under section 3(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

   As a result of the corporate realignment of PP&L Resources, Inc., Applicant will own an undivided 90% interest in the Susquehanna SES, which includes two uranium-fueled boiling water reactors with a combined (winter) net electric nameplate capability of 2,317 MW.

   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the application.

3. PPL Montour, LLC

   [Docket No. EG00-44-000]

   Take notice that on December 7, 1999, PPL Montour, LLC (Applicant), having its principal place of business at Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101, filedwith the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's regulations.

   The Applicant is a Delaware limited liability company formed in connection with a proposed corporate realignment of PP&L Resources, Inc. for the purpose of owning and operating the Montour Steam Electric Station (Montour SES), currently owned by its public utility affiliate, PP&L, Inc. (PP&L), and PP&L's undivided interest in the Keystone and Conemaugh Steam Electric Stations. The Applicant is an indirect subsidiary of PP&L Resources, Inc., a public utility holding company exempt from registration under section 3(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

   As a result of the corporate realignment, Applicant will own the following generating facilities: (1) Montour SES, which includes two coal-fired steam turbine generators with supplemental oil-firing and one oil-fired auxiliary turbine generator with a combined (winter) net electric capability of 1,555 MW; (2) An undivided interest in Conemaugh SES, which includes two coal and supplemental oil-fired steam turbine generators and four diesel-fired generators with a combined (winter) net electric capability of 1,712.4 MW; and (3) An undivided interest in Keystone SES, which includes two coal and supplemental oil-fired steam turbine generators and four diesel-fired generators with a combined (winter) net electric capability of 1,712.4 MW.

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   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice. The Commission will limit its consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the application.

4. Sithe Tamuin Energy Services, S. de R.L. de C.V.

   [Docket No. EG00-45-000]

   Take notice that on December 8, 1999 Sithe Tamuin Energy Services, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Applicant), c/o Sithe Energies, Inc., 335 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10017 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 company organized under the laws of Delaware, and will be engaged in the operation of a 230 MW Circulation Fluidised Bed Petroleum Coke Power Plant and auxiliary facilities located in Tamuin, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. Choptank Electric Cooperative

   [Docket No. EL00-23-000]

   Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Choptank Electric Cooperative (Choptank) submitted for filing an Application for Waiver of the Requirements of Order Nos. 888 and 889, in accordance with Sec. 35.28(d) of the rules of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), 18 CFR 35.28(d).

   Choptank states that it owns, operates, or controls only limited and discrete transmission facilities that do not constitute an integrated grid. Choptank states that it thus qualifies for a waiver of application of the requirements of Order Nos. 888 and 889 to it, as more fully set forth in the application.

   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. Central Power and Light Company; West Texas Utilities Company; Public Service Company of Oklahoma; Southwestern Electric Power Company

   [Docket No. ER00-569-000]

   Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company (collectively, the CSW Operating Companies), tendered for filing additional information requested by the Commission Staff in the above-captioned proceeding.

   The CSW Operating Companies state that a copy of the filing was served on all customers taking service under part IV of the CSW Operating Companies' currently effective open access tariff, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

   Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. Southern Company Services, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER00-682-000]

   Take notice that on December 1,1999, Southern Company Services, Inc., as agent for Georgia Power Company (Georgia Power), tendered for filing the Interconnection Agreement by and between Tenaska Georgia Partners, L.P. (Tenaska Georgia) and Georgia Power (the Agreement). The Agreement permits Tenaska Georgia to interconnect and operate in parallel with the Georgia Power electric system. The Agreement is dated as of October 19, 1999 and shall terminate upon mutual written agreement of the parties.

   Comment date: December 21, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

   [Docket No. ER00-713-000]

   Take notice that on December 1, 1999, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP), tendered for filing changes to its open access transmission tariff (SPP Tariff), intended to reflect the withdrawal of the Cleco Corporation (Cleco) as a Transmission Provider under the SPP Tariff. SPP states that as a result of this filing, Cleco's transmission facilities will no longer be used for service under the SPP Tariff. The filing will also result in rate decrease for certain services under the SPP Tariff.

   SPP requests an effective date of November 17, 1999, for these changes.

   Copies of this filing were served upon members and customers of SPP, and on all affected state commissions.

   Comment date: December 21, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

   [Docket No. ER00-716-000]

   Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation filedtheir quarterly report for the quarter ending September 30, 1999.

   Comment date: December 30, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

    [Docket No. ER00-717-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E), tendered for filing a Market Based Service Agreement between RG&E and Canadian Niagara Power Company, Ltd. (Customer). This Service Agreement specifies that the Customer has agreed to the rates, term and conditions of RG&E's FERC Electric Rate Schedule, Original Volume No. 3 (Power Sales Tariff) accepted by the Commission.

    RG&E requests waiver of the Commission's sixty (60) day notice requirements and an effective date of November 11, 1999 for and Canadian Niagara Power Company, Ltd.''s Service Agreement.

    RG&E has served copies of the filing on the New York State Public Service Commission and on the Customer.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Tampa Electric Company

    [Docket No. ER00-718-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Tampa Electric Company (Tampa Electric), tendered for filing an amendment to its contract for the sale and purchase of capacity and energy with the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID).

    Tampa Electric proposes that the amendment be made effective on February 1, 2000.

    Copies of the filing have been served on RCID and the Florida Public Service Commission.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. Southern California Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER00-719-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Southern California Edison Company (SCE), tendered for filing the Amendment No. 2, to the Pasadena-Edison 230-KV Interconnection and Transmission Agreement.

    The Amendment: (i) Enables Pasadena to schedule transmission service taken under the Agreement directly with the ISO; (ii) Provides that Pasadena pay the ISO GMC for the amount of energy scheduled under the Agreement; and (iii) Provides that

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    Pasadena pay for transmission losses to the ISO in accordance with the ISO Tariff.

    Copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California and all interested parties.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Florida Power & Light Company

    [Docket No. ER00-720-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), tendered for filing a Service Agreement with South Carolina Electric & Gas Company for service pursuant to FPL's Market Based Rates Tariff.

    FPL requests that the Service Agreement be made effective on November 11, 1999.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

14. Yankee Energy Marketing Company

    [Docket No. ER00-721-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Yankee Energy Marketing Company tendered for filing a notice of cancellation of its FERC Rate Schedule No. 1, to be effective January 31, 2000.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

15. Delmarva Power & Light Company

    [Docket No. ER00-722-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Delmarva Power & Light Company (Delmarva), tendered for filing a supplement to its Interconnection Agreement with Commonwealth Chesapeake Company, LLC providing for the recovery of interconnection costs, together with Exhibit B and C to that Agreement.

    Delmarva requests an effective date of December 3, 1999, one day after the supplement was tendered for filing.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

16. California Power Exchange Corporation

    [Docket No. ER00-723-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, the California Power Exchange Corporation (CalPX), tendered for filing certain amendments to its bylaws. These amendments are proposed to take effect on January 1, 2000, together with amendments that CalPX previously filedon November 24, 1999 in Docket Nos. EC96-19-051, ER96-1663-053 and EL99-75-002.

    Comment date: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

17. Allegheny Power Service Corporation, on behalf of Monongahela Power Company, The Potomac Edison Company and West Penn Power Company (Allegheny Power)

    [Docket No. ER00-724-000]

    Take notice that on December 2, 1999, Allegheny Power Service Corporation on behalf of Monongahela Power Company, The Potomac Edison Company and West Penn Power Company (Allegheny Power), tendered for filing a second amended, fully executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement with the City of Hagerstown, Maryland. Allegheny Power states that this executed agreement replaces the previously filedagreement approved by the Commission on January 12, 1999 in Docket Nos. ER98-3926-000, ER98-4357-000 and ER99-895-000. The second amended agreement adds a delivery point for the City of Hagerstown and makes editorial and conforming changes to the agreement.

    The proposed effective date under this amended service agreement is February 28, 2000, or such other date as it is permitted to become effective by the Commission.

    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: December 22, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

18. California Independent System Operator Corporation

    [Docket No. ER00-726-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing a Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between the ISO and Puget Sound Energy (Puget Sound) for acceptance by the Commission.

    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Puget Sound and the California Public Utilities Commission.

    The ISO is requesting waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to allow the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement to be made effective November 18, 1999.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

19. Central Illinois Light Company

    [Docket No. ER00-727-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO), 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois 61202, tendered for filing for approval by the Commission a Service Agreement under its Market Rate Power Sales Tariff with its affiliate, NewEnergy, Inc.

    CILCO requested an effective date of December 6, 1999, and requested a waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.

    Copies of the filing were served on the affected customer and the Illinois Commerce Commission.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

20. Cleco Utility Group Inc.

    [Docket No. ER00-728-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Cleco Utility Group Inc. (Cleco), tendered for filing proposed changes in its FERC Rate Schedule No. 64, which would amend the existing contract for the sale of energy and use of substation facilities between Cleco and the City of St. Martinville, Louisiana.

    The first amendment amends Article I, Section 1.1 of the contract to reduce from two years to one year the time period required for advance written notice of termination following the initial term of the contract. The second amendment reflects the parties' election to extend the initial term of service under the agreement and implements other conforming changes to the contract to preserve the parties' mutual rights and obligations under the existing agreement during the extended initial term.

    Cleco requests waiver of the Commission's regulations as may be necessary, so that the first and second amendments may become effective, as proposed.

    Copies of the filing were served upon the City of St. Martinville and the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

21. Commonwealth Edison Company

    [Docket No. ER00-729-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), tendered for filing an Interconnection Agreement with Cordova Energy Company LLC (Cordova).

    ComEd requests an effective date of December 4, 1999 and accordingly seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.

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    Copies of the filing were served on Cordova and the Illinois Commerce Commission.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

22. Western Systems Power Pool

    [Docket No. ER00-730-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, the Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP), tendered for filing certain changes to the WSPP Agreement intended to better reflect common commercial practices, and to clarify or correct certain aspects of the existing Agreement.

    WSPP seeks an effective date of February 1, 2000 for these changes.

    WSPP states that copies of the filing were served on all WSPP members, and on all state commissions within the continental United States.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

23. Arizona Public Service Company

    [Docket No. ER00-731-000]

    Take notice that on December 3, 1999, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) tendered for filing transmission agreement with APS Merchant Group.

    A copy of this filing has been served on the Arizona Corporation Commission and the APS Merchant Group.

    Comment date: December 23, 1999, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

24. The Detroit Edison Company

    [Docket No. OA97-690-001]

    Take notice that on December 6, 1999, The Detroit Edison Company made a compliance filing in the above-referenced docket pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order, 88 FERC para. 61,070 (1999).

    Comment date: January 10, 2000, in accordance with Standard Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

    Standard Paragraph

    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. 99-32715Filed12-16-99; 8:45 am]

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