Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepts Notice of Cancellation for APS and PacifiCorp Transmission Agreement

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted a notice of cancellation for a grandfathered transmission agreement between Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and PacifiCorp, as filed on September 29, 2021. This action is effective December 31, 2021, as requested by APS. The cancellation of the agreement does not constitute approval of any service, rate, or rule affecting the rate or service provided by APS. Instead, it is a final agency action that may be appealed within 30 days by filing a request for rehearing with the Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC accepted the notice of cancellation for the APS-PacifiCorp transmission agreement, filed on September 29, 2021, as requested by APS.
  • The cancellation is effective December 31, 2021, and does not constitute approval of any service, rate, or rule affecting the rate or service provided by APS.
  • APS did not submit a tariff record with this filing since the rate schedule predates the eTariff system.
  • The FERC has jurisdiction over electric power and interstate gas transmission to ensure fair and efficient operation of the electric power and gas sections of the federal power system.
  • Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance of this order, pursuant to 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713 (2020).
  • The notice of cancellation is accepted for filing, effective December 31, 2021, under authority delegated to the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - West, under 18 C.F.R. SS 375.307 (2020).

Statistics:

  • The transmission agreement between APS and PacifiCorp was designated as Rate Schedule No. 234.1.
  • The agreement was filed on September 29, 2021.
  • The cancellation is effective December 31, 2021.
  • 30 days are allowed for filing a request for rehearing with the Commission, as per 18 C.F.R. SS 385.713 (2020).

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Delegated Order, Docket No. ER21-2986-000, Issued on November 23, 2021.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 375.307, issued in 2020.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.214, issued in 2020.
  • 18 C.F.R. § 385.713, issued in 2020.