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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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In the matter of )
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. )
1 Riverside Plaza ) Certificate of
Columbus, OH 43215 ) Notification
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SEC File No. 70-6965 )
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Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 )
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY,
INC. ("AEP"), in accordance with the terms and conditions of and
for the purposes represented by the Application or Declaration
herein and the Order of the Securities and Exchange Commission
with respect thereto, dated July 17, 1984, has carried out the
transactions set forth below:
1. American Electric Power Company, Inc., as of January 24,
1997, acted as indemnitor on behalf of its subsidiary,
Cardinal Operating Company ("Caradinal") in the amount of
$3,690,000. Cardinal is increasing the capacity of a pond
by raising the existing dam crest. The Ohio Division of
Water requires that dams, dikes or impoundments built in
areas under their jurisdiction be bonded to assure
completion according to construction plans.
2. Pursuant to the Order of the Securities and Exchange
Commission dated July 17, 1984, AEP will file further
certificates of notification annually within 90 days after
the close of the calendar year of its activities during that
calendar year where it acted as an indemnitor, guarantor
and/or surety in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75
million.
3. AEP will file a "past tense" opinion of counsel regarding
the transactions described in Paragraphs 2 and 3, authorized
by the Order dated July 17, 1984, at the time the last of
such transactions has been carried out.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
By /s/ A. A. Pena
A. A. Pena, Treasurer
Dated: March 3, 1997
