[Federal Register: March 16, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 50)] [Notices] [Page 13012-13013] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr16mr99-53] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. Docket No. EL99-43-00] New York Power Pool; Notice of Filing of Petition for Waiver March 5, 1999. Take notice that on February 26, 1999, the Member Systems of the New York Power Pool (NYPP) filed a petition for a waiver of compliance with Version 1.3 of the OASIS Standards and Communications Protocols (S&CP Document), due to be implemented by March 1, 1999.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Open Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct, 84 FERC para.61,329 at 62,474 (1998). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NYPP argues that it is engaged in efforts to: (1) Convert its entire computer based system (including OASIS) to the requirements for a New York Independent System Operator (NY ISO); (2) implement its locational based marginal pricing proposals; and (3) prepare for Y2K problems. NYPP argues that it should be given a waiver from the requirement to comply with Version 1.3 of the OASIS S&CP Document until the NY ISO becomes operational and an OASIS specific to its restructuring process can be brought on line. 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, 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 385.214). All such motions and protests should be filed on or before March 22, 1999. Protests will be considered by the Commission to determine the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Internet at http:// [[Page 13013]] www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Linwood A. Watson, Jr., Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-6336 Filed 3-15-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M