SEI Holdings VII, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Regulation Filings

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Docket No. EG94-37-000, et al.]

SEI Holdings VII, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate

Regulation Filings

March 22, 1994.

Take notice that the following filings have been made with the

Commission:

1. SEI Holdings VII, Inc.

[Docket No. EG94-37-000]

On March 17, 1994, SEI Holdings VII, Inc. (the ``Applicant'') filed

with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for

determination of exempt wholesale generator (``EWG'') status pursuant

to part 365 of the Commission's regulations.

The Applicant is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Southern Company.

The Applicant intends to engage in project development activities

associated with the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership

interests in one or more eligible facilities and/or EWGs located in

Australia, which Applicant expects to include a 300 MW facility located

in western Australia. These development activities will be limited to

activities associated with the acquisition of ownership interests in

facilities or entities that meet the criteria for eligible facilities

and/or EWGs set out in section 32 of the Public Utility Holding Company

Act of 1935.

Comment date: April 11, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

2. Meshelfco No. 162 Pty Ltd.

[Docket No. EG94-38-000]

On March 17, 1994, Meshelfco No 162 Pty Ltd. (the ``Applicant'')

filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for

determination of exempt wholesale generator (``EWG'') status pursuant

to part 365 of the Commission's regulations.

The Applicant is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Holdings VII,

Inc., which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Southern

Company. The Applicant intends to engage in project development

activities associated with the direct or indirect acquisition of

ownership interests in one or more eligible facilities and/or EWGs

located in Australia, which Applicant expects to include a 300 MW

facility located in western Australia. These development activities

will be limited to activities associated with the acquisition of

ownership interests in facilities or entities that meet the criteria

for eligible facilities and/or EWGs set out in section 32 of the Public

Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

Comment date: April 11, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

3. Delmarva Power & Light Co. and Atlantic City Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1021-000]

Take notice that on March 8, 1994, Delmarva Power & Light Company

(DPL) on behalf of itself and Atlantic City Electric Company (ACE)

tendered for filing as an initial rate under section 205 of the Federal

Power Act and part 35 of the regulations issued thereunder, an

Agreement between DPL and ACE dated March 1, 1994.

DPL states that the Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions

for the sale of import capability which each party expects to have

available for sale from time to time and the purchase of power which

will be economically advantageous to the other party. The rate for

these services are negotiated but will not exceed $5.50 per MWh. In

order to optimize the economic advantages to both DPL and ACE, DPL

requests that the Commission waive its customary notice period and

allow this Agreement to become effective on May 2, 1994.

DPL states that a copy of this filing has been sent to ACE and will

be furnished to the New Jersey Board of Regulatory Commissioners,

Delaware Public Service Commission, the Maryland Public Service

Commission, and the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

4. Entergy Services, Inc.

[Docket No. ER94-1044-000]

Take notice that on March 15, 1994, Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy

Services), as agent for Arkansas Power & Light Company, Gulf State

Utilities Company, Louisiana Power & Light Company, Mississippi Power &

Light Company, and New Orleans Public Service Inc. (collectively the

``Entergy Operating Companies'') tendered for filing (1) revisions to

the Firm Transmission Rate formula contained in the Entergy Operating

Companies Transmission Service Tariff (Tariff), and (2) redetermined

rates for Firm Transmission Service, maximum rates for Nonfirm

Transmission Service, and a revised Transmission Revenue Allocation

Matrix under the Tariff based on 1993 data. Entergy Services requests

that the revisions to the Tariff, the redetermined rates, and the

revised revenue allocation matrix be made effective on April 1, 1994.

Entergy also states that under the terms of the Tariff, the FERC Staff,

Customers, and the Entergy Operating Companies shall each have ninety

days to review the redetermined Firm Rate.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

5. Northern States Power Co. (Minnesota)

[Docket No. ER94-1046-000]

Take notice that on March 15, 1994, Northern States Power Company

(Minnesota) (NSP) tendered for filing the Connection Nol 52 between NSP

and Cooperative Power Association to connect to NSP's Scott County--

Savage 115 kV transmission line which is a portion of the Integrated

Transmission System owned by NSP. The service is for a new substation

called Eagle Creek for Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, a member

of CPA.

NSP requests that the Commission accept for filing this agreement

effective as the date of execution, March 3, 1994.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

6. Wisconsin Public Service Corp.

[Docket No. ER94-1047-000 ]

Take notice that on March 15, 1994, Wisconsin Public Service

Corporation (WPS) tendered for filing an executed Supplement to the

Service Agreement between WPS and Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU). The

supplement provides for firm and non-firm transmission service under

the T-1 Transmission Tariff Original Volume No. 4.

WPS requests that the Commission allow the supplement to become

effective on June 1, 1994, the date on which MPU requested that service

begin.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

7. Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1048-000 ]

Take notice that on March 16, 1994, Oklahoma Gas and Electric

Company (OG&E) tendered for filing a revised Electric Service Agreement

for its wholesale municipal customer, Gear Oklahoma, which is served

under OG&E's WM-1 Firm Power Rate Schedule which is part of OG&E's FERC

Electric Tariff 1st Revised Volume No. 1.

Copies of this filing have been sent to the customer, the Oklahoma

Corporation Commission, and the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

8. Wisconsin Power and Light Co.

[Docket No. ER94-1050-000]

Take notice that on March 9, 1994, Wisconsin Power and Light

Company (WPL) tendered for filing revised interconnection agreements

between Madison Gas and Electric Company and WPL. WPL states that these

new agreements supersede the previous agreements between the parties

(Docket No. ER93-138-000). The purpose of the filings between Madison

Gas and Electric and WPL are to revise interconnection agreements.

WPL requests that an effective date concurrent with the contract

effective date be assigned. WPL states that copies of the agreement and

the filing have been provided to Madison Gas and Electric Company and

the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, in accordance with Standard Paragraph

E at the end of this notice.

9. IES Utilities Inc.

[Docket No. ES94-20-001]

Take notice that on March 17, 1994, IES Utilities Inc., (IES) filed

an amendment to its March 4, 1994, application under Sec. 204 of the

Federal Power Act seeking authorization to issue not more than $250

million of long-term notes or collateral trust bonds, over a two-year

period, beginning April 15, 1994. By its amendment, IES requests

exemption from the Commission's negotiated placement regulations.

Comment date: April 4, 1994, 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, 825 North Capitol 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 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 this filing are on file with the

Commission and are available for public inspection.

Lois D. Cashell,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 94-7480 Filed 3-29-94; 8:45 am]

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