[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 10280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3684]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EC01-63-000, et al.]


Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Regulation Filings

February 6, 2001.
    Take notice that the following filings have been made with the 
Commission:

1. Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc. and National Grid USA

[Docket No. EC01-63-000]

    Take notice that on February 1, 2001, Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc. 
(Niagara Mohawk Holdings) and National Grid USA filed with the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission an application pursuant to Section 203 of 
the Federal Power Act for authorization of the indirect change in 
control over the jurisdictional assets of Niagara Mohawk Power 
Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Energy Marketing, Inc., Canadian Niagara 
Power Company, Limited, New England Power Company, Massachusetts 
Electric Company, The Narragansett Electric Company, New England 
Electric Transmission Corporation, New England Hydro-Transmission 
Corporation, and New England Hydro-Transmission Electric Company, Inc. 
that will occur as a result of the acquisition of Niagara Mohawk 
Holdings by New National Grid Limited (Newco) (the Merger). Just prior 
to the Merger, The National Grid Group plc (National Grid) will undergo 
a corporate reorganization whereby Newco will be the new holding 
company over the National Grid system, and Newco's new name will be 
``National Grid Group plc.'' As a result, National Grid USA and its 
jurisdictional subsidiaries will be wholly-owned subsidiaries of 
National Grid Group plc.
    Upon consummation of the Merger, Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Niagara 
Mohawk Power Corporation, and Niagara Mohawk Energy Marketing, Inc. 
will become indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of National Grid Group 
plc. Niagara Mohawk Holdings' shares will be canceled and its 
shareholders will receive approximately $19.00 per Niagara Mohawk 
Holdings share in cash or American Depositary Shares, or a combination 
of both.
    Comment date: April 2, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

2. Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings, L.L.C.

[Docket No. EG01-44-000]

    Take notice that on January 22, 2001, Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic 
Power Holdings, L.L.C. (Applicant), having its principal place of 
business at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) an amended and restated 
application for a determination of exempt wholesale generator (EWG) 
status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's regulations.
    The Applicant is a limited liability company formed under the laws 
of the State of Delaware. Applicant is engaged, directly or indirectly 
through an affiliate as defined in Section 2(a)(11)(B) of the Public 
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA), exclusively in owning or 
both owning and operating eligible electric facilities activities 
incidental to such eligible electric facilities as authorized under 
PUHCA. Applicant will enter into a lease agreement incidental to its 
ownership interest in the Keystone Electric Steam Station.
    Comment date: February 27, 2001, 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. Larry Wood

[Docket No. ID-3598-000]

    Take notice that on January 31, 2001, the above-named individual 
filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for 
authority to hold an interlocking position in Community Bank (Cabot, 
Arkansas) and First Electric Cooperative Corporation.
    Comment date: March 2, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

4. Robert M. Hill

[Docket No. ID-3599-000]

    Take notice that on January 31, 2001, the above-named individual 
filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for 
authority to hold an interlocking position in Perry County Bank and 
First Electric Cooperative Corporation.
    Comment date: March 2, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

5. James Alton Higginbotham

[Docket No. ID-3600-000]

    Take notice that on January 31, 2001, the above-named individual 
filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for 
authority to hold an interlocking position in First Arkansas Bank and 
Trust and First Electric Cooperative Corporation.
    Comment date: March 2, 2001, in accordance with Standard Paragraph 
E at the end of this notice.

6. Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc. (on behalf of IES 
Utilities, Inc. and Interstate Power Company), American 
Transmission Company LLC, Central Illinois Light Company, Cinergy 
Corp. (on behalf of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, PSI Energy, 
Inc., and Union Light, Heat & Power), Hoosier Energy Rural Electric 
Coop., Inc., Kentucky Utilities Company, Louisville Gas & Electric 
Company, Northern States Power Company (Minnesota) Northern States 
Power Company (Wisconsin), Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company, 
and Upper Peninsula Power Company

[Docket No. RT01-96-000]

    Take notice that on January 31, 2001, the Specified Transmission 
Owners listed above submitted an errata to their January 16, 2001 
filing in Docket No. RT01-96-000 intended to add the Upper Peninsula 
Power Company as one of the Specified Transmission Owners participating 
in that filing.
    Copies of this filing have been served on all parties who were 
served copies of the January 16th Filing.
    Comment date: March 12, 2001, 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 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. This filing may also be viewed on 
the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/ online/rims.htm (call 202-208-
2222 for assistance).

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-3684 Filed 2-13-01; 8:45 am]
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