SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date earliest event reported) June 7, 2006
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1-11299 | ENTERGY CORPORATION |
| 1-32718 | ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC |
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1-10764 | ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC. |
| 1-31508 | ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. |
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1-27031 | ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. |
| 0-5807 | ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
Complaint filed by Arkansas Public Service Commission
On June 7, 2006, the Arkansas Public Service Commission ("APSC") filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") against Entergy Services, Inc., as the representative of Entergy Corporation ("Entergy") and its operating companies, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, LLC ("ELL"), Entergy Mississippi, Inc. and Entergy New Orleans, Inc. (collectively, the "Operating Companies"), pursuant to Sections 205, 206 and 207 of the Federal Power Act ("FPA"). The APSC states that "The purpose of the complaint is to institute an investigation into the prudence of Entergy's practices affecting the wholesale rates that flow through its System Agreement." The complaint requests, among other things, that the FERC disallow any costs found to be imprudent, with a refund effective date to be set at the earliest possible time. Specific areas of requested investigation include:
The complaint also requests that the FERC exercise its authority under Section 207 of the FPA to investigate the adequacy of Entergy's transmission system and direct it to make all necessary upgrades to ensure that its transmission facilities provide reliable, adequate and economic service.
The Operating Companies believe that their conduct with respect to these issues has been prudent and will vigorously defend such conduct. Entergy believes that this complaint is a reiteration of arguments that the APSC previously had made in the System Agreement proceeding, and which the FERC previously had rejected. The FERC's decision in the System Agreement proceeding is currently pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. For additional information regarding the System Agreement and related legal proceedings, see "System Agreement Proceedings" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Discussion and Analysis in Entergy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Press Release issued by Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
On June 7, 2006, Entergy Arkansas, Inc. issued a press release, which is attached as exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release, dated June 7, 2006, issued by Entergy Arkansas, Inc. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Entergy Corporation
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
Entergy New Orleans, Inc.
By:/s/ Robert D. Sloan
Robert D. Sloan
Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Dated: June 9, 2006