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 -- May 25, 2000
Commission Registrant, State of Incorporation I.R.S. Employer
File Number Address and Telephone Number Identification No.
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0-30338 RGS Energy Group, Inc. 16-1558410
(Incorporated in New York)
89 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14649
Telephone (716)771-4444
1-672 Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation 16-0612110
(Incorporated in New York)
89 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14649
Telephone (716)546-2700
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 25, 2000, the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC) issued an air pollution notice of violation to Rochester
Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) regarding the operation of its Beebee and
Russell coal-fired generation plants. Russell continues to operate; Beebee was
retired in 1999. The notice alleges violations of the federal Clean Air Act and
the New York State Environmental Conservation Law resulting from the alleged
failure of RG&E to obtain permits for plant modifications and the alleged
failure to install air pollution control equipment.
The NYSDEC regulation in question is called a New Source Review. It
applies to plants that have made modifications to increase their plant output.
RG&E believes that it has not committed any violations of the New Source review
permitting process. RG&E has, and continues to, comply with state and federal
regulations regarding air emissions at its coal-fired power plants.
To assure its customers of a continuous supply of electricity, RG&E
maintains its power plant in safe and reliable working order. Such maintenance
has never increased the electric output of the plants and has, in fact, reduced
emissions. The NYSDEC has been formally and informally kept aware of
significant maintenance projects and has never before required the permits now
in question. RG&E will continue to discuss the maintenance activities at both
plants with any appropriate authority.
On June 1, 2000, RG&E issued a press release announcing an auction process
by RG&E, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, New York State Electric &
Gas Corporation and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (Niagara Mohawk) in
connection with their ownership interests in the Nine Mile Point Unit 2 nuclear
generating station and Niagara Mohawk's interest in Nine Mile Point Unit 1. See
attached Exhibit No. 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits: See Exhibit Index below.
Exhibit Index
No.
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99.1 Press Release of RG&E issued on June 1, 2000, announcing an auction
process by RG&E, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, New York State
Electric & Gas Corporation and Niagara Mohawk in connection with their
ownership interests in the Nine Mile Point Unit 2 nuclear generating
station and Niagara Mohawk's interest in Nine Mile Point Unit 1.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RGS ENERGY GROUP, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 8, 2000 By: /s/ J. B. Stokes
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J. Burt Stokes
Senior Vice President, and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 8, 2000 By: /s/ William J. Reddy
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William J. Reddy
Controller
ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: June 8, 2000 By: /s/ J. B. Stokes
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J. Burt Stokes
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Services and Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 8, 2000 By: /s/ William J. Reddy
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William J. Reddy
Vice President and Controller