[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 158 (Friday, August 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43725-43726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21718]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EC97-48-000, et al.]


Lake Benton Power Partners, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

August 11, 1997.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Lake Benton Power Partners, LLC

[Docket No. EC97-48-000]

    On August 6, 1997, Lake Benton Power Partners, LLC (Lake Benton 
LLC), P.O. Box 1910, 13000 Jameson Road, Tehachapi, California 93561 
submitted for filing an application for approval under Section 203 of 
the Federal Power Act of the acquisition of a membership interest in 
Lake Benton LLC by ESI Lake Benton LLC (ESI Lake Benton). No 
determination has been made that the submittal constitutes a complete 
filing.
    According to the applicant, Lake Benton LLC is developing a wind 
energy project near Lake Benton, Minnesota that will sell power to 
Northern States Power Company pursuant to a long-term power purchase 
agreement. The purchase of a membership interest in Lake Benton LLC by 
ESI Lake Benton will enable Lake Benton LLC to obtain additional 
financing necessary to complete the project.
    Comment date: August 29, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

2. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. EL97-47-000]

    Take notice that on July 2, 1997, Wisconsin Electric Power Company 
tendered for filing a petition for waiver of fuel clause regulations.
    Comment date: August 29, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

3. Central and South West Services, Inc.

[Docket No. EL97-48-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1997, Central and South West Services, 
Inc., tendered for filing a petition for waiver of fuel clause 
regulations.
    Comment date: August 29, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

4. The Empire District Electric Company

[Docket Nos. ER97-3488-000, ER97-3489-000, ER97-3490-000, ER97-3491-
000, ER97-3492-000, ER97-3495-000, ER97-3496-000, ER97-3499-000, ER97-
3501-000, ER97-3502-000, ER97-3504-000, ER97-3505-000, ER97-3506-000, 
ER97-3507-000, ER97-3508-000, ER97-3509-000, ER97-3510-000, ER97-3511-
000, ER97-3512-000, ER97-3513-000, ER97-3514-000, ER97-3516-000, ER97-
3518-000, ER97-3519-000, ER97-3520-000, ER97-3521-000, ER97-3522-000]

    Take notice that on July 16, 1997, The Empire District Electric 
Company tendered for filing amendments in the above-referenced dockets.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

5. CoEnergy Trading Company

[Docket No. ER96-1040-006]

    Take notice that on July 23, 1997, CoEnergy Trading Company filed a 
notice of change in status to report its participation in a joint 
venture with a subsidiary of DTE Energy Company to engage in power 
marketing.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

6. The Detroit Edison Company

[Docket No. ER97-324-003]

    Take notice that on July 23, 1997, The Detroit Edison Company filed 
a Notification of Change in Status.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

7. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER97-2571-000]

    Take notice that on August 1, 1997, New York State Electric & Gas 
Company tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced 
docket.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

8. Central Illinois Light Company

[Docket No. ER97-3568-000]

    Take notice that Central Illinois Light Company (CILCO), 300 
Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, on July 23, 1997, tendered for 
filing with the Commission a substitute Index of Point-To-Point 
Transmission Service Customers under its Open Access Transmission 
Tariff.
    CILCO requested an effective date of June 2, 1997.
    Copies of the filing were served on the affected customer and the 
Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

9. Central Illinois Light Company

[Docket No. ER97-3698-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1997, Central Illinois Light Company 
(CILCO), 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, tendered for 
filing with the Commission a substitute Index of Point-To-Point 
Transmission Service Customers under its Open Access Transmission 
Tariff and service agreements for four new customers.
    CILCO requested an effective date of July 2, 1997.
    Copies of the filing were served on all affected customers and the 
Illinois Commerce Commission.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

10. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company

[Docket No. ER97-3780-000]

    Take notice that on July 17, 1997, Central Hudson Gas & Electric 
Corporation (CHG&E), tendered for a Service Agreement between CHG&E and 
ProMark Energy. The terms and conditions of service under this 
Agreement are made pursuant to CHG&E's FERC Open Access Schedule, 
Original Volume No. 1 (transmission Tariff) filed in compliance with 
the Commission's Order No. 888 in Docket No. RM95-8-000 and RM94-7-001. 
CHG&E also has requested waiver of the 60-day notice provision pursuant 
to 18 CFR Section 35.11.
    A copy of this filing has been served on the Public Service 
Commission of the State of New York.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

11. Bruce Demars

[Docket No. ID-3057-000]

    Take notice that on July 15, 1997, Bruce Demars (Applicant) 
tendered for filing an application under Section 305(b) of the Federal 
Power Act to hold the following positions:

Director: Commonwealth Edison Company
Director: McDermott International, Inc.

    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

12. New England Power Company

[Docket No. OA97-621-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1997, New England Power Company (NEP) 
tendered for filing a correction to its

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filing letter covering its compliance tariff filed, pursuant to 
Commission Order No. 888-A. NEP made the filing on behalf of itself and 
its four retail affiliates.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, in accordance with Standard 
Paragraph E at the end of this notice.

13. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. OA97-685-000]

    Take notice that on July 14, 1997, Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 
tendered for filing Puget's proposed Open Access Transmission Tariff 
pursuant to the Commission's Order No. 888-A.
    Comment date: August 25, 1997, 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, DC 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 filed on 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 this filing are on file with the Commission and 
are available for public inspection.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-21718 Filed 8-14-97; 8:45 am]
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