[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 112 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31982-31986]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15565]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. ER98-917-000, et al.]


Southwest Reserve Sharing Group, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

June 3, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Southwest Reserve Sharing Group

[Docket No. ER98-917-000]

    Take notice that on May 8, 1998, the Southwest Reserve Sharing 
Group tendered for filing an amendment in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: June 12, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. Granite State Hydropower Ass. and Certain Listed Projects

[Docket Nos. EL98-50-000, QF85-230-002, QF86-713-001, QF85-659-001, 
QF85-619-001 and QF85-620-001]

    Take notice that on May 28, 1998, Granite State Hydropower 
Associates and Certain Listed Projects filed a Petition for Declaratory 
Order or, in the Alternative, Waiver of Ownership Standard and Request 
for Expedition.\1\
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    \1\ Briar Hydro Associates (Penacook Upper Falls Project and 
Briar Project), Errol Hydroelectric Limited Partnership, Gregg Falls 
Hydroelectric Associates and Pembroke Hydro Associates.
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    Comment date: June 26, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. Central and South West Services, Inc., as agent for Central 
Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, Public 
Service Company of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company, 
and CSW Energy Services, Inc.

[Docket Nos. ER98-542-003 and ER98-2075-001]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Central and South West Services, 
Inc. (CSW Services), as agent for Central Power and Light Company, West 
Texas Utilities Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and 
Southwestern Electric Power Company, and CSW Energy Services, Inc. 
(ESI), submitted for filing revised codes of conduct in compliance with 
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's May 1, 1998, order in the 
above captioned proceedings.
    CSW Services and ESI state that a copy of the filing has been 
served on all parties to the above captioned proceedings.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-2159-001]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (CECONY), tendered for filing a revised tariff sheet in 
compliance with the letter order which issued on April 30, 1998 in this 
proceeding. The April 30, order accepted for filing a pro forma 
agreement authorizing sales of capacity and energy by CECONY to its 
corporate affiliates pursuant to CECONY's Electric Rate Schedule No. 2. 
The revised tariff sheet reflects the deletion from a pro forma service 
agreement of a provision relating to customer-supplied generation fuel.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon the New York State Public Service Commission (PSCNY) and the 
parties to this proceeding.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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5. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota)

[Docket No. ER98-2749-000]

    Take notice that on May 28, 1998, Northern States Power Company 
(Minnesota), tendered for filing a letter requesting that the filing 
filed in the above-referenced docket on April 30, 1998, be withdrawn.
    Comment date: June 17, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Rainbow Power USA LLC

[Docket No. ER98-3012-000]

    Take notice that on May 28, 1998, Rainbow Power USA LLC (Rainbow), 
amended its petition dated May 12, 1998, to the Commission for 
acceptance of Rainbow 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.
    Rainbow intends to engage in wholesale and retail electric power 
and energy transactions as a power marketer. Rainbow is not in the 
business of generating or transmitting electric power. Rainbow is not a 
subsidiary of any other organization, nor does it have any affiliates.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. New York State Electric & Gas Company

[Docket No. ER98-3029-000]

    Take notice that on May 15, 1998, the New York State Electric & Gas 
Company tendered for filing its Quarterly Activity Report for the 
calendar year ending March 31, 1998.
    Comment date: June 16, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Southern Company Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3132-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Southern Company Services, Inc. 
(SCS), acting on behalf of Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power 
Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company (MPCO), and 
Savannah Electric and Power Company (collectively referred to as 
Southern Company) filed a service agreement for network integration 
transmission service between SCS, as agent for Southern Company, and 
Southern Wholesale Energy, a Department of SCS, as agent for MPCO; 
three (3) umbrella service agreements for short-term firm point-to-
point transmission service between SCS, as agent for Southern Company, 
and i) PP&L, Inc.; ii) Electric Clearinghouse, Inc., and iii) Koch 
Energy Trading; and two (2) service agreements for non-firm point-to-
point transmission service executed between SCS, as agent for Southern 
Company, and i) Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc., and ii) Amoco Energy 
Trading Corporation under the Open Access Transmission Tariff of 
Southern Company.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. Public Service Company of New Mexico

[Docket No. ER98-3161-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Public Service Company of New 
Mexico (PNM), submitted for filing an update to its May 29, 1998, 
filing submittal of an executed service agreement, for non-firm point-
to-point transmission service under the terms of PNM's Open Access 
Transmission Service Tariff, with Texas-New Mexico Power Company. PNM 
requests that the effective date of the service agreement be changed 
from May 2, 1998 (originally requested effective date), to May 1, 1998. 
PNM's filing is available for public inspection at its offices in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. AIE Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3164-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, AIE Energy, Inc. (AIE), 
petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) for 
acceptance of AIE's FERC Electric Rate Schedule 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.
    AIE intends to engage in transactions in which AIE will sell 
electricity at wholesale, at rates and on terms and conditions that are 
negotiated with the purchasing party. AIE may engage in reassignment of 
transmission capacity. AIE is not in the business of generating or 
transmitting electric power.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3166-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, the American Electric Power 
Service Corporation (AEPSC), tendered for filing executed service 
agreements under the AEP Companies' Open Access Transmission Service 
Tariff (OATT). The OATT has been designated as FERC Electric Tariff 
Original Volume No. 4, effective July 9, 1996. AEPSC requests waiver of 
notice to permit the Service Agreements to be made effective for 
service billed on and after May 1, 1998.
    A copy of the filing was served upon the Parties and the State 
Utility Regulatory Commissions of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, 
Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. The Washington Water Power

[Docket No. ER98-3167-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, The Washington Water Power 
Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission Service Agreements for Short-Term Firm and Non-Firm Point-
To-Point Transmission Service under WWP's Open Access Transmission 
Tariff--FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 8, with American Electric 
Power Service Corporation, Arizona Public Service Company, and Morgan 
Stanley Capitol Group, Inc. WWP requests the Service Agreements be 
given respective effective date of May 1, 1998, May 21, 1998, and May 
11, 1998.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3168-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a service agreement to 
provide firm transmission service pursuant to its Open Access 
Transmission Tariff to the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon NYPA.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3169-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (Con Edison), filed its proposed Market Power Mitigation 
Measures. Con Edison states that these Mitigation Measures will 
facilitate its proposed divestiture of fossil fuel electric generating 
capacity located in New York City. Con Edison requests that the 
Commission approve the

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Mitigation Measures by September 15, 1998.
    A copy of this filing has been served on the New York Public 
Service Commission.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3170-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, the American Electric Power 
Service Corporation (AEPSC), tendered for filing executed service 
agreements under the Wholesale Market Tariff of the AEP Operating 
Companies (Power Sales Tariff). The Wholesale Market Tariff was 
accepted for filing effective October 10, 1997 and has been designated 
AEP Operating Companies' FERC Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 5. 
AEPSC respectfully requests waiver of notice to permit the service 
agreements to be made effective for British Columbia Power Exchange 
Corporation on April 1, 1998; FirstEnergy Trading & Power Marketing, 
Inc., on April 1, 1998; Idaho Power Company on April 1, 1998; Merchant 
Energy of the Americas, Inc., on May 8, 1998; Potomac Electric Power 
Company on April 2, 1998; Snohomish Public Utility District on May 2, 
1998; and Washington Water & Power on April 13, 1998.
    A copy of the filing was served upon the Parties and the State 
Utility Regulatory Commissions of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, 
Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. Electrion, Incorporated

[Docket No. ER98-3171-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Electrion, Incorporated 
(ELECTRION), petitioned the Commission for acceptance of ELECTRION Rate 
Schedule FERC No.1; the granting of certain blanket approvals, 
including the authority to sell electricity at market-based prices; and 
the waiver of certain Commission Regulations.
    ELECTRION intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy 
purchases and sales as a marketer. ELECTRION is not in the business of 
generating or transmitting electric power. ELECTRION is a new 
corporation which is affiliated with Telecom Network, Inc., of 
Deerfield Beach, Florida.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3172-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a service agreement to 
provide firm transmission service pursuant to its Open Access 
Transmission Tariff to the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon NYPA.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. New England Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3173-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, New England Power Company (NEP), 
tendered replacement tariff sheets for its FERC Electric Tariff, 
Original Volume No. 1, to implement a rate freeze commitment. NEP 
requests an effective date for the revised tariff sheets of the later 
of August 1, 1998, and the first day of the calender month in which the 
closing of the sale of certain NEP assets to USGen New England, Inc., 
takes place.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. Southwest Power Pool

[Docket No. ER98-3174-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Southwest Power Pool (SPP), 
tendered for filing 17 executed service agreements for short-term firm 
point-to-point transmission service and non-firm point-to-point firm 
transmission service under the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    Copies of this filing were served upon each of the parties to these 
agreements.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, 
Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power 
Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3175-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Central Power and Light Company, 
Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power Company 
and West Texas Utilities Company (collectively, the CSW Operating 
Companies), tendered for filing a service agreement establishing 
Equitable Power Services Company (Equitable) as a customer under the 
CSW Operating Companies' market based rate power sales tariff. The CSW 
Operating Companies request an effective date of May 1, 1998, for the 
service agreement and, accordingly, seek waiver of the Commission's 
notice requirements.
    The CSW Operating Companies state that a copy of the filing was 
served on Equitable.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. The United Illuminating Company

[Docket No. ER98-3176-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, The United Illuminating Company 
(UI), tendered for filing for informational purposes all individual 
Purchase Agreements and Supplements to Purchase Agreements executed 
under UI's Wholesale Electric Sales Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, 
Original Volume No. 2, as amended, during the six-month period November 
1, 1997 through April 30, 1997.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. Southwestern Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3177-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Southwestern Electric Power 
Company (SWEPCO), tendered for filing a proposed fixed return on common 
equity to be used in establishing estimated and final redetermined 
formula rates for wholesale service in Contract Year 1999 (and Contract 
Years thereafter until changed by Commission order) to Northeast Texas 
Electric Cooperative, Inc., the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, the City 
of Hope, Arkansas, Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., Cajun 
Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Tex-La Electric Cooperative of Texas, 
Inc., and East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. SWEPCO currently 
provides service to these Customers under contracts which provide for 
periodic changes in rates and charges determined in accordance with 
cost-of-service formulas, including a formulaic determination of the 
return on common equity which SWEPCO proposes to replace with a fixed 
return on common equity. SWEPCO proposes no other changes to the 
formula rates.
    Copies of the filing were served on the affected wholesale 
Customers, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Louisiana Public 
Service Commission and the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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23. Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3178-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a service agreement to 
provide non-firm transmission service pursuant to its Open Access 
Transmission Tariff to the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon NYPA.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

24. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3179-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), tendered for filing an Agreement with Delaware 
County Electric Cooperative, Inc., of New York (Delaware), for 
facilities Agreement.
    NYSEG has served copies of the filing on The New York State Public 
Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

25. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3180-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), filed Service Agreements between NYSEG and 
Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc., (Customer). These Service Agreements 
specify that the Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and conditions 
of the NYSEG open access transmission tariff filed and effective on 
June 11, 1997, in Docket No. OA97-571-000.
    NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
requirements and an effective date of June 1, 1998, for the Tractebel 
Energy Marketing, Inc., Service Agreements.
    NYSEG has served copies of the filing on The New York State Public 
Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

26. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3181-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, New York State Electric & Gas 
Corporation (NYSEG), filed Service Agreements between NYSEG and Vitol 
Gas & Electric (Customer). These Service Agreements specify that the 
Customer has agreed to the rates, terms and conditions of the NYSEG 
open access transmission tariff filed and effective on June 11, 1997, 
in Docket No. OA97-571-000.
    NYSEG requests waiver of the Commission's sixty-day notice 
requirements and an effective date of June 1, 1998, for the Vitol Gas & 
Electric Service Agreements. NYSEG has served copies of the filing on 
The New York State Public Service Commission and on the Customer.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

27. Consolidated Edison Company Of New York, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3182-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Consolidated Edison Company of 
New York, Inc. (Con Edison), tendered for filing a Supplement to Con 
Edison Rate Schedule FERC No. 112 for transmission service for New York 
State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG). Con Edison has requested a 
waiver so that the supplement can be effective as of April 1, 1998, 
consistent with the terms of Rate Schedule 112.
    Con Edison states that a copy of this filing has been served by 
mail upon NYSEG.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

28. The Washington Water Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3183-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, The Washington Water Power 
Company (WWP), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission and unsigned Service Agreement for Short-Term Firm and Non-
Firm Point-To-Point Transmission Service under WWP's Open Access 
Transmission Tariff--FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 8 with 
PacifiCorp. WWP requests the Service Agreement be given an effective 
date of May 1, 1998.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

29. TransAlta Energy Marketing (US), Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3184-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, TransAlta Energy Marketing (US) 
Inc. (TEMUS), tendered for filing an application for an order accepting 
its FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, which will permit TEMUS to make 
wholesale sales of electric power to eligible customers at market-based 
rates.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

30. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3185-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, UtiliCorp United Inc., tendered 
for filing on behalf of its operating division, Missouri Public 
Service, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 12, with Kansas Municipal Energy 
Agency. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and 
energy by Missouri Public Service to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency 
pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by 
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency to Missouri Public Service.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

31. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3186-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, UtiliCorp United Inc. tendered 
for filing on behalf of its operating division, WestPlains Energy-
Colorado, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 11, with Kansas Municipal Energy 
Agency. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and 
energy by WestPlains Energy-Colorado to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency 
pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of capacity and energy by 
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency to WestPlains Energy-Colorado.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

32. UtiliCorp United Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3187-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, UtiliCorp United Inc., tendered 
for filing on behalf of its operating division, Missouri Public 
Service, a Service Agreement under its Power Sales Tariff, FERC 
Electric Tariff Original Volume No. 10, with Kansas Municipal Energy 
Agency. The Service Agreement provides for the sale of capacity and 
energy by Missouri Public Service to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency 
pursuant to the tariff, and for the sale of

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capacity and energy by Kansas Municipal Energy Agency to Missouri 
Public Service.
    UtiliCorp requests waiver of the Commission's Regulations to permit 
the Service Agreement to become effective in accordance with its terms.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

33. Alliant Services Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3188-000]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, Alliant Services, Inc., on behalf 
of IES Utilities Inc. (IES), Interstate Power Company (IPC) and 
Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), tendered for filing three 
executed Service Agreements for long-term firm point-to-point 
transmission service between Wisconsin Power and Light Company, an 
Alliant Utility, and Alliant Services, Inc.
    Alliant Services, Inc., requests an effective date of May 1, 1998, 
and accordingly, seeks waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.
    A copy of this filing has been served upon the Public Service 
Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: June 19, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

34. MDU Resources Group, Inc.

[Docket No. ES98-33-000]

    Take notice that on May 19, 1998, MDU Resources Group, Inc., filed 
an Application under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act, seeking 
authorization to issue additional shares of Common Stock, par value 
$3.33, in connection with a three-for-two Common Stock split to be 
effected in the form of a fifty percent (50%) stock dividend. It is 
proposed that the stock split will become effective July 13, 1998, and 
stock certificates for the additional shares resulting from the split 
would be mailed on or about July 13, 1998.
    Comment date: June 29, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

35. Big Rivers Electric Corporation

[Docket No. NJ98-5-000]

    Take notice that on May 29, 1998, Big Rivers Electric Corporation 
(Big Rivers), submitted for filing an Open Access Transmission Services 
Tariff and a request for a declaratory order which would find that Big 
Rivers' Transmission Tariff meets the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission's comparability standards and is therefore an acceptable 
reciprocity tariff pursuant to the provisions of Order No. 888 and 888-
A, B & C. Big Rivers is currently in bankruptcy, but has received 
bankruptcy court approval of a Plan of Reorganization. Elements of this 
Plan of Reorganization have been approved by the Kentucky Public 
Service Commission (KPSC), to enable Big Rivers emerge from bankruptcy. 
The Open Access Transmission Tariff for which approval is requested 
will not become effective until the closing date of the Bankruptcy 
Plan's contemplated two-phased lease agreement between Big Rivers, LG&E 
Energy Corp. (LEC), and certain subsidiaries of LEC, including Western 
Kentucky Energy Corp. (WKEC) and LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc. (LEM), 
(collectively the LG&E Parties). Due to a number of closing conditions 
therein, Big Rivers cannot predict with any certainty when this closing 
date will occur and when the requested Open Access Transmission Tariff 
will need to go into effect, although Big Rivers expects other 
conditions to closing to be satisfied by July 1, 1998. Thus, Big Rivers 
requests that it be allowed to file this tariff for expedited review 
with the effective date to be established as the closing date of the 
proposed transaction.
    Comment date: June 29, 1998, 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, 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 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 these filings are on file with 
the Commission and are available for public inspection.
David P. Boergers,
Acting Secretary.
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