[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 117 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33365-33368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16182]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. ER98-3006-000, et al.]


K&K Resources, Inc., et al. Electric Rate and Corporate 
Regulation Filings

June 9, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. K&K Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3006-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, K&K Resources, Inc. (K&K) amended 
its petition for acceptance of K&K 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.
    K&K intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy 
purchases and sales as a marketer. K&K is not in the business of 
generating or transmitting electric power.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. California Power Exchange Corporation

[Docket Nos. EC96-19-028 ER96-1663-029, ER98-1955-001, and ER98-2095-
001]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, California Power Exchange 
Corporation (PX) tendered for filing proposed compliance changes to its 
PX Operating Agreement and Tariff, including Protocols. The compliance 
filing responded to Commission orders issued October 30, 1997, December 
17, 1997, and March 30, 1998 in the WEPEX proceedings. The filing also 
includes a pro forma Meter Service Agreement for PX Participants and a 
PX Participation Agreement. The PX also seeks waiver of Section 35.10 
of the Commission's Regulations, 18 CFR 35.10.
    The PX states that its filing has been served on all parties listed 
on the official service lists in the above-captioned dockets.
    Comment date: August 5, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice. In addition, the comment must be 
categorized as follows:
    (1) Comments related to the proposed changes to the PX Operating 
Agreement and Tariff, including Protocols in compliance with the 
Commission's orders;
    (2) Comments on issues other than compliance changes to the PX 
Operating Agreement and Tariff, including protocols, such as issues 
that have not yet been addressed by the Commission;
    (3) Comments related to the proposed changes to the PX 
Participation Agreement or the Meter Service Agreement for PX 
Participants.

3. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket Nos. EC96-19-029 and ER96-1663-030]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, California Independent System 
Operator Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing proposed compliance 
changes to its Tariff, including Protocols, Bylaws and Code of Conduct. 
The ISO seeks an extension of time to file certain

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additional changes to its Tariff and Bylaws. The ISO also seeks waiver 
of section 35.10 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.10 (1997).
    The ISO states that its filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service lists in the above-captioned dockets.
    Comment date: August 5, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice, and must included a one-page executive 
summary.
    In addition, for administrative convenience, the Commission has 
classified the compliance filing into eight categories. The captioned 
docket includes, and is limited to, the ISO Tariff, including 
Protocols, Bylaws, and Code of Conduct.<SUP>1</SUP>
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    \1\ The remaining seven categories relate to the Transmission 
Control Agreement and certain pro forma and bilateral agreements 
submitted by the ISO as part of the compliance filing. These 
portions of the compliance filing are addressed in a separate 
notice, issued concurrently in Docket Nos. ER98-899-001, ER98-990-
001, ER98-992-001, ER98-1019-001, ER98-1057-001, ER98-1499-001 and 
Docket No. ER98-1971-001. Comments addressing the various agreements 
submitted with the compliance filing, including pro forma 
agreements, should be submitted in separate documents in the 
relevant dockets, as described in the separate notice.
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    Any comments addressing the ISO's June 1 submittal of the ISO 
Tariff, including Protocols, Bylaws, and Code of Conduct, must be filed 
in the captioned proceeding, and should be further categorized as 
follows:
    (1) Comments related to the proposed changes to the ISO Tariff, 
including Protocols, Bylaws and Code of Conduct, in compliance with the 
Commission's orders; or
    (2) Comments on issues other than compliance changes to the ISO 
Tariff, including Protocols, Bylaws and Code of Conduct, such as issues 
that have not yet been addressed by the Commission;

4. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER98-899-001, ER98-990-001, ER98-992-001, ER98-1019-001, 
ER98-1057-001, ER98-1499-001, and ER98-1971-001]

    Take notice that on June 1, 1998, California Independent System 
Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing proposed compliance 
changes to its Transmission Control Agreement, certain pro forma 
operating agreements and certain bilateral operating agreements. The 
ISO seeks an extension of time to file certain additional compliance 
changes to its Transmission Control Agreement. The ISO also seeks 
waiver of Section 35.10 of the Commission's Regulations, 18 CFR 35.10.
    The ISO states that its filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service lists in the above-captioned dockets.
    In addition, for administrative convenience, the Commission has 
classified the ISO's compliance filing into eight categories. The 
captioned dockets include, and are limited to, seven of these 
categories, including the Transmission Control Agreement, the pro forma 
agreements, and the bilateral agreements submitted by the ISO as part 
of the compliance filing. \2\
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    \2\ The remaining category relates to the ISO Tariff, including 
Protocols, Bylaws and Code of Conduct, submitted by the ISO as part 
of the compliance filing. Those portions of the compliance filing 
are addressed in a separate notice, issued concurrently in Docket 
Nos. EC96-19-029 and ER96-1663-030. Comments addressing the ISO 
Tariff, including Protocols, Bylaws, and Code of Conduct should be 
submitted separately in the relevant dockets, as described in the 
separate notice.
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    Any comments addressing the ISO's June 1 submittal of the various 
agreements must be filed in separate documents under the appropriate 
docket number, as follows:
    (1) Comments related to the proposed changes to the Transmission 
Control Agreement should be submitted in Docket No. ER98-1971-001.
    (2) Comments related to the proposed changes to the pro forma  and 
bilateral Scheduling Coordinator Agreements should be submitted in 
Docket No. ER98-990-001.
    (3) Comments related to the proposed changes to the Interim Black 
Start Agreement should be submitted in Docket No. ER98-1019-001.
    (4) Comments related to the proposed changes to the pro forma and 
bilateral Meter Service Agreements with either Scheduling Coordinators 
or ISO Metered Entities should be submitted in Docket No. ER98-1499-
001.
    (5) Comments related to the proposed changes to the pro forma and 
bilateral Participating Generator Agreements should be submitted in 
Docket No. ER98-992-001.
    (6) Comments related to the proposed changes to the Responsible 
Participating Transmission Owner Agreements should be submitted in 
Docket No. ER98-1057-001.
    (7) Comments related to the proposed changes to the pro forma and 
bilateral Utility Distribution Company Agreements should be submitted 
in Docket No. ER98-899-001.
    Comment date: August 5, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. Wisconsin Electric Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3216-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Wisconsin Electric Power Company 
(Wisconsin Electric), tendered for filing an electric service agreement 
under its Market Rate Sales Tariff (FERC Electric Tariff, Original 
Volume No. 8) with Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA). 
Wisconsin Electric respectfully requests an effective date of June 1, 
1998, to allow for economic transactions.
    Copies of the filing have been served on CMMPA, the Michigan Public 
Service Commission, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Florida Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-3218-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Florida Power & Light Company 
(FPL) tendered for filing proposed service agreements with Orlando 
Utilities Commission for Short-Term Firm transmission service under 
FPL's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    FPL requests that the proposed service agreement be permitted to 
become effective on May 15, 1998.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. Arizona Public Service Company

[Docket No. ER98-3219-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Arizona Public Service Company 
(APS) tendered for filing a revised Contract Demand Exhibit for the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on behalf of the San Carlos Irrigation 
Project applicable under the APS-FERC Rate Schedule No. 201.
    Current rate levels are unaffected, revenue levels are unchanged 
from those currently on file with the Commission, and no other 
significant change in service to these or any other customer results 
from the revisions proposed herein. No new facilities or modifications 
to existing facilities are required as a result of these revisions.
    Copies of the filing have been served on the BIA and the Arizona 
Corporation Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. Carolina Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-3220-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Carolina Power & Light Company 
(CP&L), tendered for filing a service

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agreement between CP&L and Engelhard Power Marketing, Inc., pursuant to 
CP&L's Power Sales Tariff No. 1; a service agreement between CP&L and 
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company pursuant to CP&L's Power Sales 
Tariff No. 1; a service agreement between CP&L and LG&E Power pursuant 
to CP&L's Open Access Transmission Tariff; and a service agreement 
between CP&L and Pan Energy Power Services, Inc., pursuant to CP&L's 
Open Access Transmission Tariff. Additionally, CP&L filed a Motion for 
Waiver of Notice of Filing Requirements or, in the Alternative, Request 
for Exercise of Commission's Equitable Authority.
    Copies of the filing were served on the affected customers and on 
the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the South Carolina Public 
Service Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

9. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3221-000]

    On June 4, 1998, the California Independent System Operator 
Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing a Meter Service Agreement for ISO 
Metered Entities between the ISO and Burney Forest Products (Burney) 
for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Burney and the 
California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3222-000]

    On June 4, 1998, the California Independent System Operator 
Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing a Scheduling Coordinator 
Agreement between the ISO and Hafslund Energy Trading L.L.C. (Hafslund) 
for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Hafslund and the 
California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3223-000]

    On June 4, 1998, the California Independent System Operator 
Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing a Participating Generator 
Agreement between Burney Forest Products (Burney) and the ISO for 
acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Burney and the 
California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3224-000]

    On June 4, 1998, the California Independent System Operator 
Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing a Participating Generator 
Agreement between Ormond Beach Power Generation, L.L.C. (Ormond Beach) 
and the ISO for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Ormond Beach and 
the California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3225-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE) tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
Merchant Energy Group of the Americas providing non-firm point-to-point 
transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on Merchant 
Energy Group of the Americas.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3226-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE) tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
Southern Company Energy Marketing L.P. providing non-firm point-to-
point transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission 
Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on Southern 
Company Energy Marketing L.P.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3227-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE) tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
Western Resources Incorporated providing firm point-to-point 
transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on Western 
Resources Incorporated.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3228-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE), tendered for filing changes of name and address for 
companies with which EDE has on file with the Commission completed 
umbrella service agreements for non-firm point-to-point transmission 
service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on Cargill-
IEC L.L.C., LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc., and PG&E Power Services.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3229-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE), tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
AMOCO Energy Trading Corp., providing non-firm point-to-point 
transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on AMOCO 
Energy Trading Corp.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. Consumers Energy Company

[Docket No. ER98-3230-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Consumers Energy Company 
(Consumers) tendered for filing an executed service agreement for Non-
Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service pursuant to the Joint Open 
Access Transmission Service Tariff filed on December 31, 1996, by 
Consumers and The Detroit Edison Company (Detroit Edison) with the 
following transmission customer: OGE Energy Resources, Inc.
    Copies of the filed agreement were served upon the Michigan Public 
Service Commission, Detroit Edison and the transmission customer.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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19. Virginia Electric and Power Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3231-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Virginia Electric and Power 
Company (Virginia Power) tendered for filing a Service Agreement 
between Virginia Power and City of Springfield, Illinois City Water, 
Light and Power under Virginia Power's FERC Electric Tariff (First 
Revised Volume No. 4), which was accepted by order of the Commission 
dated November 6, 1997 in Docket No. ER97-3561-001. Under the tendered 
Service Agreement, Virginia Power will provide services to City of 
Springfield, Illinois City Water, Light and Power under the rates, 
terms and conditions of the applicable Service Schedules included in 
the Tariff. Virginia Power requests an effective date of June 1, 1998, 
for the Service Agreement.
    Copies of the filing were served on City of Springfield, Illinois 
City Water, Light and Power, the Virginia State Corporation Commission 
and the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3232-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE) tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
OGE Energy Resources, Inc., providing for non-firm point-to-point 
transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on OGE Energy 
Resources, Inc.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. Environmental Resources Trust, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3233-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, Environmental Resources Trust, 
Inc. (ERT), tendered for filing an Application for Blanket Approvals, 
Waivers and Order Accepting Rate Schedule for Filing, requesting 
authorization to engage in electric power and energy transactions as a 
marketer. ERT also requests certain authorizations, waiver of certain 
regulations, and acceptance for filing of its proposed FERC Electric 
Rate Schedule No. 1, which provides for the sale of electric energy 
and/or capacity at negotiated rates.
    Comment date: June 24, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. The Empire District Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER98-3234-000]

    Take notice that on June 4, 1998, The Empire District Electric 
Company (EDE), tendered for filing a service agreement between EDE and 
American Electric Power Services Corporation providing non-firm point-
to-point transmission service pursuant to EDE's Open Access 
Transmission Tariff.
    EDE states that a copy of this filing has been served on American 
Electric Power Services Corporation.
    Comment date: June 24, 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.
Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-16182 Filed 6-17-98; 8:45 am]
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