[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41238-41242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-20562]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. EG98-94-000, et al.]


Narragansett Energy Resources, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

July 23, 1998.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Narragansett Energy Resources Company

[Docket No. EG98-94-000]

    Take notice that on July 22, 1998, Narragansett Energy Resources 
Company (NERC), with its business office at 280 Melrose Street, 
Providence, Rhode Island, filed an amendment to its application for 
determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 
of the Commission's Regulations.
    NERC states that it will be engaged indirectly through its 
affiliates in owning and operating the Ocean State Power project 
consisting of two approximately 250 megawatt electric generating 
facilities located in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Electric energy 
produced by the Ocean State Power project is sold exclusively at 
wholesale.
    Comment date: August 4, 1998, 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.

2. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-990-002]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between The Montana Power 
Trading & Marketing Company and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the

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Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

3. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1313-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between NorAm Energy Services, 
Inc., and the ISO for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO states that 
Amendment No. 1, modifies the Agreement, as directed by the Commission, 
to comply with the Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Scheduling Coordinator Service 
Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1844-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between 
Citizens Power Sales and the ISO for acceptance by the Commission. The 
ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the Agreement, as directed by 
the Commission, to comply with the Commission's order issued December 
17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1853-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between 
NorAm Energy Services, Inc., and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1 modifies the Agreement, 
as directed by the Commission, to comply with the Commission's order 
issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 
61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1861-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between 
California Power Exchange Corporation and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

7. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1864-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between 
California Polar Brokers, L.L.C., and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

8. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1868-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between The 
Montana Power Trading & Marketing Company and the ISO for acceptance by 
the Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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9. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1883-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between Avista Energy, Inc., 
and the ISO for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO states that 
Amendment No. 1, modifies the Agreement, as directed by the Commission, 
to comply with the Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

10. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1910-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Mountain 
Vista Power Generation, L.L.C., for acceptance by the Commission. The 
ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the Participating Generator 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Participating Generator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

11. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket Nos. ER98-1924-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators between the 
Western Area Power Administration, Sierra Nevada Region and the ISO for 
acceptance by the Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, 
modifies the Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with 
the Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and 
Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Meter Service Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

12. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1928-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement between the Western Area Power 
Administration, Sierra Nevada Region and the ISO for acceptance by the 
Commission. The ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Scheduling Coordinator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

13. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1930-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Alta Power 
Generation, L.L.C., for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO states 
that Amendment No. 1, modifies the Participating Generator Agreement, 
as directed by the Commission, to comply with the Commission's order 
issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 81 FERC para. 
61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Participating Generator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

14. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1931-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Ocean 
Vista Power Generation, L.L.C., for acceptance by the Commission. The 
ISO states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the Participating Generator 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice 
requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Participating Generator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

15. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-1935-001]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing Amendment No. 1, 
to the Participating Generator Agreement between the ISO and Oeste 
Power Generation, L.L.C., for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO 
states that Amendment No. 1, modifies the Participating Generator 
Agreement, as directed by the Commission, to comply with the 
Commission's order issued December 17, 1997 in Pacific Gas and Electric 
Co., 81 FERC para. 61,320 (1997).
    The ISO requests waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice

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requirement and requests that Amendment No. 1, become effective March 
31, 1998, the effective date of the Participating Generator Agreement.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on all parties 
listed on the official service list in the above-referenced docket.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

16. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3795-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 
(NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission an executed Transmission Service Agreement between NMPC and 
Enserch Energy Services, Inc. This Transmission Service Agreement 
specifies that Enserch Energy Services, Inc., has signed on to and has 
agreed to the terms and conditions of NMPC's Open Access Transmission 
Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-000. This Tariff, filed with 
FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and Enserch Energy Services, 
Inc., to enter into separately scheduled transactions under which NMPC 
will provide transmission service for Enserch Energy Services, Inc., as 
the parties may mutually agree.
    NMPC requests an effective date of July 17, 1998. NMPC has 
requested waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
    NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission and Enserch Energy Services, Inc.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

17. Louisville Gas And Electric Company

[Docket No. ER98-3796-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Louisville Gas and Electric 
Company (LG&E), tendered for filing an executed Purchase and Sales 
Agreement between LG&E and OGE Energy Resources, Inc., under LG&E's 
Rate Schedule GSS.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

18. Upper Peninsula Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3797-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Upper Peninsula Power Company 
tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Non-Firm Point-to-Point 
Transmission service under its open access transmission service tariff 
for service to Aquila Power Corporation.
    UPPCO proposes to make the service agreement effective as of 
September 14, 1998.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

19. Houston Lighting & Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3800-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Houston Lighting & Power Company 
(HL&P), tendered for filing an executed transmission service agreement 
(TSA) with Merchant Energy Group of the Americas, Inc. (Merchant), for 
Non-Firm Transmission Service under HL&P's FERC Electric Tariff, Third 
Revised Volume No. 1, for Transmission Service To, From and Over 
Certain HVDC Interconnections.
    HL&P has requested an effective date of July 20, 1998.
    Copies of the filing were served on Merchant and the Public Utility 
Commission of Texas.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

20. American Electric Power Service Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3801-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 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 Power Sales 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 service on or after June 21, 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: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

21. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3802-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing a Participating 
Generator Agreement between Calpine Geysers Company, C.P. and the ISO 
for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Calpine Geysers 
and the California Public Utilities Commission.
    The ISO is requesting waiver of the 60-day notice requirement to 
allow the Participating Generator Agreement to be made effective as of 
July 13, 1998.
    Copies of this filing have been served on Calpine Geysers and the 
California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

22. California Independent System Operator Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3803-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO), tendered for filing a Meter Service 
Agreement for ISO Metered Entities between the ISO and Calpine Geysers 
Company, L.P. (Calpine Geysers) for acceptance by the Commission.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on Calpine Geysers 
and the California Public Utilities Commission.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

23. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

[Docket No. ER98-3804-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 
(NMPC), tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission an executed Network Integration Transmission Service 
Agreement and an executed Network Operating Agreement between NMPC and 
Village of Brocton. The Network Integration Transmission Service 
Agreement and Network Operating Agreement specifies that Village of 
Brocton has signed on to and has agreed to the terms and conditions of 
NMPC's Open Access Transmission Tariff as filed in Docket No. OA96-194-
000. This Tariff, filed with FERC on July 9, 1996, will allow NMPC and 
Village of Brocton to enter into separately scheduled transactions 
under which NMPC will provide network integration transmission service 
for Village of Brocton as the parties may mutually agree.
    NMPC requests an effective date of July 1, 1998. NMPC has requested 
waiver of the notice requirements for good cause shown.
    NMPC has served copies of the filing upon the New York State Public 
Service Commission and Village of Brocton.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

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24. Florida Power & Light Company

[Docket No. ER98-3805-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Florida Power & Light Company 
(FPL), filed Service Agreements with Carolina Power & Light Company, 
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., and The Energy Authority, Inc., for 
service pursuant to FPL's Market Based Rates Tariff.
    FPL requests that the Service Agreements be made effective on June 
22, 1998.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

25. Western Resources, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3806-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Western Resources, Inc., 
tendered for filing two Service Agreements between Western Resources 
and Amoco Energy Trading Corporation and Tennessee Valley Authority. 
Western Resources states that the purpose of the agreements is to 
permit the customers to take service under Western Resources' market-
based power sales tariff on file with the Commission.
    The agreements are proposed to become effective June 20, 1998 and 
May 21, 1998, respectively.
    Copies of the filing were served upon Amoco Energy Trading 
Corporation, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Kansas Corporation 
Commission.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

26. Illinois Power Company

[Docket No. ER98-3807-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Illinois Power Company (Illinois 
Power), 500 South 27th Street, Decatur, Illinois 62526, tendered for 
filing a Power Sales Tariff, Service Agreement under which OGE Energy 
Resources, Inc., will take service under Illinois Power Company's Power 
Sales Tariff. The agreements are based on the Form of Service Agreement 
in Illinois Power's tariff.
    Illinois Power has requested an effective date of July 8, 1998.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

27. 3E Technologies, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3809-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, 3E Technologies, Inc. (3E), 
filed an amendment to its application for market-based rates as a power 
marketer. The amended information makes correction to the application 
relevant to (1) removal of 3E Energy Services, LLC; (2) removal of LLC 
member managers as owners; and (3) includes replacement of 3E Energy 
Services, LLC with 3E Technologies, Inc., and owner's name.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

28. DukeSolutions, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3813-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, DukeSolutions, Inc. 
(DukeSolutions), submitted for filing, pursuant to Section 205 of the 
Federal Power Act, and Part 35 of the Commission's Regulations, a 
Petition for authorization to make sales of electric capacity and 
energy at market-based rates as a power marketer.
    Comment date: August 7, 1998, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

29. Minnesota Power, Inc.

[Docket No. ER98-3815-000]

    Take notice that on July 20, 1998, Minnesota Power, Inc., tendered 
for filing a signed Wholesale Coordination Sales short-Term Transaction 
Service Agreement with UtiliCorp United, Inc., under its market-based 
Wholesale Coordination Sales Tariff (WCS-2), to satisfy its filing 
requirements under this tariff.
    Minnesota Power, Inc., requests an effective date of June 20, 1998, 
also requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements.
    Comment date: August 7, 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 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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