UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BEFORE THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

California Independent System		)		Docket No. ES00-____-___
    Operator Corporation			)

NOTICE OF FILING

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	Take notice that on December 30, 1999, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) tendered for filing an Application for Authorization Under Section 204 of the Federal Power Act to Issue Securities.

	The ISO requests authorization to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $295,000,000.  The ISO also requests to be granted an exemption from or, in the alternative, waiver of, the requirements of 18 C.F.R. § 34.2(a), concerning the methods by which securities are to be issued.  Finally, the ISO requests Commission action by no later than February 15, 2000, in order to permit the planned March 1, 2000 issuance date.

	Any person desiring to be heard to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 or 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 C.F.R. §§ 385.211, 385.214).  All such motions or protests should be filed on or before [                                  ].  Protests filed with the Commission will be considered by it in determining the appropriate action to be taken but will not serve to make the 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.