<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the related
Form 10-Q financial statements for Pennsylvania Power Company and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.  (Amounts in
1,000's).  Income tax includes $466,000 related to other income and
$(21,208,000) related to extraordinary item.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
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