[Federal Register: January 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 14)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


[Docket No. ER01-2584-000, et al.]


 
Northeast Utilities Service Company, et al.; Electric Rate and 
Corporate Filings


January 15, 2003.
    The following filings have been made with the Commission. The 
filings are listed in ascending order within each docket 
classification.


1. Northeast Utilities Service Company


[Docket No. ER01-2584-000]


    Take notice that on November 25, 2002, Northeast Utilities Service 
Company (NUSCO) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission (Commission) a Notice of Withdrawal of its application for 
the Connecticut-Long Island cable (CLC) project that was filed with the 
Commission on July 13, 2001 in the above-referenced proceeding.
    Comment Date: February 5, 2003.


2. West Texas Utilities Company


[Docket No. ER03-281-000]


    Take notice that on December 16, 2002, West Texas Utilities Company 
(WTU) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(FERC or Commission):
    1. A Notice of Cancellation of First Revised Service Agreement No. 
7 under WTU's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 9;
    2. A Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 19 under WTU's 
FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1;
    3. A Revised Sheet No. 1 to First Revised Service Agreement No. 7 
under WRU's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 9 with the 
designation information required by Commission Order No. 614, FERC 
Stats. & Regs. Sec.  31,096 (2000), indicating that the service 
agreement is to be canceled effective December 31, 2002; and
    4. A Revised Sheet No. 1 to Service Agreement No. 19 under WTU's 
FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, with the designation 
information required by Commission Order No. 614, indicating that the 
service agreement is to be canceled effective December 31, 2002.
    Comment Date: January 27, 2003.


3. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation


[Docket Nos. ER03-315-000 and ER03-315-001]


    Take notice that on December 23, 2002, as corrected on January 9, 
2003, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) tendered for 
filing pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act and Section 
35.13 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or 
Commission) Regulations, a supplement to Rate Schedule 227 filed with 
FERC corresponding to an Agreement with the Municipal Board of the 
Village of Bath (the Village).
    This rate filing is made pursuant to Section 2(a) through [caret] 
of Article IV of the May 1, 2001 Facilities Agreement between NYSEG and 
the Village, filed with FERC. The annual charges for routine operation 
and maintenance and general expenses, as well as revenue and property 
taxes are revised based on data taken from NYSEG's Annual Report to the 
FERC (FERC Form 1) for the twelve month period ending December 31, 
2001. The revised facilities charge is levied on the cost of the tap 
facility constructed and owned by NYSEG to connect the Village's 34. kV 
transmission line to NYSEG's kV transmission system. NYSEG requests an 
effective date of January 1, 2003.
    NYSEG states that copies of the filing were served upon the 
Municipal Board of the Village of Bath and Public Service Commission of 
the State of New York.
    Comment Date: January 30, 2003.


4. Las Vegas Cogeneration II, L.L.C.


 [Docket No. ER03-222-001]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, Las Vegas Cogeneration II, 
L.L.C., filed substitute pages for the proposed market-based rate 
wholesale power sales rate schedule (Rate Schedule) that LV Cogen filed 
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) in the 
referenced docket on November 25, 2002.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


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5. TXU Pedricktown Cogeneration Company LP


[Docket No. ER03-256-001]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, TXU Pedricktown Cogeneration 
Company LP (TXU Pedricktown), tendered for filing as an amendment to 
its Notice of Succession, filed in Docket No. ER03-256-000 on December 
9, 2002, a revised market-based rate tariff (Tariff) reflecting its 
name change from Pedricktown Cogeneration Limited Partnership, and a 
revision to paragraph seven (7) ``Affiliate Sales Prohibited'' of its 
Tariff to comply with the Commission's Order in Aquila, Inc., 101 FERC 
Sec.  61,331 (2002). TXU Pedricktown requests waiver of the 60-day 
prior notice requirement to allow its revised Tariff to become 
effective as of December 3, 2002.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


6. Ameren Services Company


[Docket No. ER03-336-001]


    Take notice that on January 14, 2003, Ameren Services Company (ASC) 
tendered for filing a Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service 
Agreement between ASC and Ameren Energy. ASC asserts that the purpose 
of the Agreement is to replace the unexecuted Agreement in Docket No. 
ER03-336-000 with the executed Agreement.
    Comment Date: February 4, 2003.


7. PacifiCorp


[Docket No.ER03-399-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, PacifiCorp tendered for 
filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and 
Regulations a Mutual Netting/Settlement Agreement with Clatskanie 
Public Utility District.
    PacifiCorp states that copies of this filing were supplied to the 
Clatskanie Public Utility District and the Public Utility Commission of 
Oregon.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


8. American Electric Power Service Corporation


[Docket No. ER03-400-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, the American Electric Power 
Service Corporation (AEPSC) tendered for filing an executed 
Interconnection and Operation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding 
between Ohio Power Company and DPC Northeast Power, LLC. The agreement 
is pursuant to the AEP Companies' Open Access Transmission Service 
Tariff (OATT) that has been designated as the Operating Companies of 
the American Electric Power System FERC Electric Tariff Third Revised 
Volume No. 6, effective July 31, 2001.
    AEP requests an effective date of March 11, 2003. AEP also states 
that a copy of the filing was served upon DPC Northeast Power, LLC and 
the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


9. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.


[Docket No. ER03-401-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, the Midwest Independent 
Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing 
proposed revisions to Attachment M of the Midwest ISO Open Access 
Transmission Tariff (OATT), FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume 
No. 1, which reflect proposed language changes for clarification 
purposes. The Midwest ISO has requested an effective date of February 
1, 2003.
    The Midwest ISO has electronically served a copy of this filing 
upon all Midwest ISO Members, Member representatives of Transmission 
Owners and Non-Transmission Owners, the Midwest ISO Advisory Committee 
participants, Policy Subcommittee participants, as well as all state 
commissions within the region. In addition, the filing has been 
electronically posted on the Midwest ISO's website at 
www.midwestiso.org under the heading ``Filings to FERC'' for other 
interested parties in this matter. The Midwest ISO will provide hard 
copies to any interested parties upon request.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


10. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.


[Docket No. ER03-402-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, the Midwest Independent 
Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing 
proposed revisions of Schedule 7, Schedule 8 and Schedule 9 of the 
Midwest ISO Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, 
Second Revised Volume No. 1. Applicant requests an effective date upon 
the closing of the Divestiture Transaction between DTE Energy and ITC 
Holdings.
    The Midwest ISO has requested waiver of the requirements set forth 
in 18 CFR 385.2010. The Midwest ISO has electronically served a copy of 
this filing, with attachments, upon all Midwest ISO Members, Member 
representatives of Transmission Owners and Non-Transmission Owners, the 
Midwest ISO Advisory Committee participants, Policy Subcommittee 
participants, as well as all state commissions within the region. In 
addition, the filing has been electronically posted on the Midwest 
ISO's website at http://www.midwestiso.org under the heading ``Filings 
to FERC'' for other interested parties in this matter. Comment Date: 
January 31, 2003.


11. Indiana Michigan Power Company


 [Docket No. ER03-403-000]


    Take notice that on January 13, 2003, Indiana Michigan Power 
Company (IMPCo) submitted for filing an unexecuted Interconnection and 
Operation Agreement between IMPCo and South Shore Power, L.L.C. 
(SSPCo). The agreement is pursuant to the AEP Companies' Open Access 
Transmission Service Tariff (OATT) that has been designated as the 
Operating Companies of the American Electric Power System FERC Electric 
Tariff Revised Volume No. 6, effective July 31, 2001.
    IMPCo requests an effective date of March 14, 2003. IMPCo also 
states that copies of this filing have been served upon SSPCo and the 
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Michigan Public Service 
Commission.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


12. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.


 [Docket No. ER03-404-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. 
(PJM), submitted for filing two new attachments to the PJM Open Access 
Transmission Tariff (PJM Tariff) setting forth the standard terms and 
conditions for independent transmission companies to operate in the PJM 
region.
    PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon all PJM 
members and each state electric utility regulatory commission in the 
PJM region. PJM proposes an effective date of March 12, 2003 for the 
new PJM Tariff attachments.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


13. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.


 [Docket No. ER03-405-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. 
(PJM) tendered for filing proposed changes to the PJM Open Access 
Transmission Tariff. PJM states that the proposed changes create 
procedures and standardized terms and conditions for interconnection 
with the PJM transmission system of new and expanded merchant 
transmission facilities, as well as for the construction of 
transmission upgrades and other facilities necessary to accomplish such 
interconnections; add and modify related forms of service agreements; 
and reorganize and make conforming


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changes to various provisions of the existing Part IV of the PJM 
Tariff.
    PJM further states that copies of this filing have been served on 
all parties to Docket No. RT01-2-000, as well as on all PJM Members and 
the state electric regulatory commissions in the PJM region. PJM 
requests an effective date of January 13, 2003, for the proposed tariff 
changes.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


14. California Independent System Operator Corporation


[Docket No. ER03-407-000]


    Take notice that on January 13, 2003, the California Independent 
System Operator Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing Amendment No. 48 
to the ISO Tariff (Amendment No. 48). Amendment No. 48 would modify the 
ISO Tariff to provide Congestion revenues, Wheeling revenues, and FTR 
auction revenues to entities other than Participating Transmission 
Owners, if any such entities fund transmission facility upgrades on the 
ISO Controlled Grid. The ISO has requested waiver of the Commission's 
60-day notice period so that Amendment No. 48 will become effective on 
January 13, 2003.
    The ISO states that this filing has been served on the California 
Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the 
California Electricity Oversight Board, on all parties with effective 
Scheduling Coordinator Service Agreements under the ISO Tariff, and the 
Participating TOs. In addition, the ISO is posting this transmittal 
letter and all attachments on the ISO Home Page.
    Comment Date: February 3, 2003.


15. Puget Sound Energy, Inc.


[Docket No. ER03-408-000]


    Take notice that on January 13, 2003, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 
tendered for filing an Interconnection and Parallel Operating Agreement 
with Puget Sound Hydro, LLC (Puget Sound Hydro). A copy of the filing 
was served upon Puget Sound Hydro and The Washington Utilities and 
Transportation Commissions.
    Comment Date: February 3, 2003.


16. Pacific Gas and Electric Company


[Docket No. ER03-409-000]


    Take notice that on January 13, 2003, Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company (PG&E), tendered for filing proposed changes in its 
Transmission Owner Tariff (TO Tariff) and Cost Support for PG&E 
specific rates associated with the TO Tariff. PG&E requests that its 
filing be made effective upon the end of the 60-day prior notice period 
specified in Section 18 CFR 35.3.
    This filing proposes changes to PG&E's transmission access charges, 
which are calculated in accordance with the rate methodology set forth 
in PG&E's TO Tariff. PG&E provides cost support for PG&E's proposed 
transmission access charges.
    PG&E states that copies of this filing have been served upon the 
CPUC and the California Independent System Operator Corporation.
    Comment Date: February 3, 2003.


17. ITC Holdings Merger Sub, Inc.; International Transmission Company


 [Docket No. ES03-19-000]


    Take notice that on January 9, 2003, ITC Holdings Merger Sub, Inc. 
and International Transmission Company (ITC Holdings) submitted an 
application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking 
authorization to issue and sell no more than $200 million of long-term 
debt securities.
    ITC Holdings also requests a waiver from the Commission's 
competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 
34.2.
    Comment Date: February 5, 2003.


18. John R. Fielder


[Docket No. ID-3259-001]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, John R. Fielder tendered for 
filing an application for authorization under Section 305(b) of the 
Federal Power Act to hold the following positions:
    Senior Vice president, Southern California Edison Company.
    Director, California Power Exchange.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


19. James P. Avery


[Docket No. ID-3847-000]


    Take notice that on January 10, 2003, James P. Avery submitted to 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an Application for 
Authorization to Hold Interlocking Positions pursuant to Section 305(b) 
of the Federal Power Act and Part 45 of the Commission's Regulations.
    Comment Date: January 31, 2003.


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    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should 
file 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). 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. All such motions or protests 
should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent 
applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person 
designated on the official service list. This filing is available for 
review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site 
at http://www.ferc.gov, using the ``FERRIS'' link. Enter the docket 
number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to 
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866)208-3676, or for TTY, 
contact (202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed 
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site 
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filings.


Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-1387 Filed 1-21-03; 8:45 am]

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