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 of earliest event reported) May 6, 1994
Northern States Power Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3034 41-0448030
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
414 Nicollet Mall 55401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 612-330-5500
(Former name of former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Information.
On Friday, May 6, 1994, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill that would
authorize Northern States Power Company (NSP) to install 17 dry casks at its
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant if the Company satisfies certain
responsibilities. The first increment of five casks would be available
after NSP executes an agreement with the Governor concerning the renewable
energy and alternative siting commitments contained in the new law. The second
increment of four casks would be available if the Minnesota Environmental
Quality Board finds that NSP has applied for an alternative site license, used
good faith in locating an alternative site and has committed to build or
purchase 100 megawatts (MW) of wind generation. The final increment of eight
casks would be available unless prior to June 1, 1999, the Legislature
specifically rejects this authorization for the final eight casks, which
can only happen if NSP fails to meet the renewable commitments of 225 MW of
wind generation and 50 MW of biomass generation by December 31, 1998.
The Governor is expected to sign the bill shortly.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Northern States Power Company
(a Minnesota Corporation)
By: (Gary R. Johnson)
Gary R. Johnson
Vice President & General Counsel
Dated: May 9, 1994
