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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP97-13-010] East Tennessee Natural Gas Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 7, 2003, East Tennessee Natural Gas Company (East Tennessee) tendered for filing a negotiated rate transaction with one of its Patriot Project shippers. East Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to implement a negotiated rate agreement for firm service to be rendered on East Tennessee's Patriot Project (Docket No.

CP01-415). East Tennessee requests that the Commission accept this filing by October 22, 2003, to be effective on the date that East Tennessee commences service for customers on the Patriot Project. East Tennessee states that copies of the filing were mailed to all affected customers of East Tennessee and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.

All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the intervention and protest date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary”.

Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00128 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-6-001] Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Tariff Filing October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 20, 2003, Enbridge Pipelines

(KPC)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Revised Sheet No. 31A, to amend its FERC Gas Tariff, to be made effective November 1, 2003. KPC states that the purpose of the filing is to correct a pagination error contained in its September 29, 2003 filing. KPC states that it determined that the sheet filed was designated as Fourth Revised Sheet No. 31A and that it had skipped Third Revised Sheet No. 31A. KPC requested that

(1)it be allowed to withdraw Fourth Revised Sheet No. 31A,

(2)replace it with Third Revised Sheet No. 31A and

(3)that the Commission remove Fourth Revised Sheet No. 31A from its electronic database such that KPC can use that designation in the future. KPC states that copies of its transmittal letter and appendices have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(208)745-0834. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Lynn R. Miles, Sr. at

(202)502-8763. j. *Deadline for filing motions to intervene, protests and comments:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed run-of-river project using the Corps existing dam would consist of:

(1)One 9-foot-diameter, 300-foot-long steel penstock,

(2)a powerhouse containing one generating unit with a total installed capacity of 2 MW,

(3)a 14.7-kv transmission line interconnected into the utility distribution systems owned by TVA, and

(4)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 12 gigawatt hours. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00137 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-605-001] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Tariff Filing October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 20, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Eighth Revised Sheet No. 357, with an effective date of March 1, 2004. Tennessee's filing requests that the Commission approve a revision to Article VII of the General Terms and Conditions of Tennessee's FERC Gas Tariff. Tennessee states that the revision is filed in compliance with the Commission's October 10, 2003, order requiring Tennessee to remove certain language and clarify the general intent of the provision. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00131 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-25-000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 17, 2003, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1 and First Revised Volume No. 2, the revised tariff sheets as listed on appendix A, to the filing, to become effective December 1, 2003. Texas Eastern states that it has submitted its Annual Interruptible Revenue Reconciliation Report reflecting a credit, for the benefit of customers, of approximately $3.3 million to the ASA Deferred Account. Texas Eastern further states that the revised tariff sheets and the Annual Interruptible Revenue Reconciliation Report contained in the filing are being filed Applicable Shrinkage Adjustment (ASA), and section 15.8, Periodic Reports, of the General Terms and Conditions of Texas Eastern's FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1. Texas Eastern states that it is making this Annual ASA pursuant to section 15.6, filing earlier than the October 31 due date specified by the tariff to provide advance rate information to its markets and customers preparing for the upcoming winter. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been mailed or, if requested, emailed to all affected customers of Texas Eastern and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary”. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00132 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-26-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Overrun Penalty Refund Report October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 17, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing a refund report showing that on October 15, 2003, Transco submitted penalty refunds to the affected shippers. Transco states that the total refund amount, including interest, was $520,659.32. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary”. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(CPSI)(together, the Applicants) filed a joint application for disposition of certain power contracts under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act all as more fully described in their application. The Applicants request expeditious Commission approval to permit the transfer of the power contracts to be completed by November 28, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 5, 2003. 2. Chanarambie Power Partners LLC [Docket No. EG03-104-000] Take notice that on September 15, 2003, Chanarambie Power Partners LLC (Chanarambie) tendered for filing with the Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to section 32 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 and 18 CFR part 365 of the Commission's regulations. Chanarambie states that it will own and sell the output at wholesale of a wind-power generating facility located in Murray County, Minnesota (the Facility). Chanarambie further states that when completed, the Facility will consist of 57 wind-powered turbine generators and ancillary equipment having a generating capability of 85.5MW. *Comment Date:* November 3, 2003. 3. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket No. ER03-942-001] Take notice that on October 16, 2003, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO), submitted a filing in response to Commission Staff's Letter of August 7, 2003, requesting additional explanations concerning the ISO's Amendment No. 53 Tariff filing submitted on June 10, 2003. The ISO states that this filing has been served upon all parties in the captioned proceeding, and has been posted on the ISO Home Page. *Comment Date:* November 6, 2003. 4. Xcel Energy Services, Inc.; Northern States Power Company [Docket No. ER03-1282-001] Take notice that on October 14, 2003, Xcel Energy Services, Inc. (XES), on behalf of Northern States Power Company

(NSP)submitted for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) a response to Staff's request for additional information in support of the Generation Interconnection Agreement between NSP and Boeve Windfarm LLC filed with the Commission on September 2, 2003. NSP requests the agreement to be accepted for filing effective August 1, 2003, and requests waiver of the Commission's notice requirements in order for the Agreements to be accepted for filing on the date requested. *Comment Date:* November 4, 2003. 5. Ebersen, Inc. [Docket No. ER03-1330-001] Take notice that on October 16, 2003, Ebersen, Inc. amended its filing of September 12, 2003 by submitting a revised Rate Schedule No. 1. *Comment Date:* November 6, 2003. 6. Enermetrix.com [Docket No. ER03-1356-001] Take notice that on October 15, 2003, Enermetrix.com tendered for filing an amendment to the Notice of Cancellation of its Market-based Rate Authority filed on September 17, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 5, 2003. 7. Western Electricity Coordinating Council [Docket No. ER04-51-000] Take notice that on October 16, 2003, Western Electricity Coordinating Council

(WECC)tendered for filing a request for approval of certain amendments to WECC rate Schedule FERC No. 1, the WECC Bylaws. WECC states that the amendments reflect changes to the WECC Bylaws adopted by vote of the WECC membership and by the WECC Board of Directors, including revisions to ensure consistency and clarity, revision of confidentiality provisions to reflect the need to protect security-sensitive information, and “clean-up” language changes that eliminate references relating only to WECC's initial formation. WECC states that copies of the filing were served upon all parties in the above-captioned proceeding. *Comment Date:* November 6, 2003. 8. Wisconsin Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER04-52-000] Take notice that on October 16, 2003, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (Wisconsin Electric) tendered for filing Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA or Agreement) between Wisconsin Electric and Edison Sault Electric Company (Edison Sault). Wisconsin Electric states that the purpose of the filing is to amend the current JOA so as to include voluntarily requested “Renewable Energy” among the portfolio of energy resources that are covered by the Agreement. Wisconsin Electric and Edison Sault request that the Commission approve Amendment No. 1 to become effective on November 1, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 6, 2003. 9. AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company [Docket No. ER04-53-000] Take notice that on October 17, 2003, AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company (AERG), pursuant to 18 CFR 35.16 and 131.51, tendered for filing a Notice of Succession, reflecting a change in the company's name from Central Illinois Generation, Inc. to AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company. AERG states that as a result of this name change, there will be no changes in structure or operations. AERG requests an effective date of October 3, 2003 for this filing. *Comment Date:* November 7, 2003. 10. Southwest Power Pool, Inc. [Docket Nos. RT04-1-000 and ER04-48-000] Take notice that on October 15, 2003, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

(SPP)tendered for filing a request for recognition as a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). SPP states that the filing includes its Open Access Transmission Tariff revised to meet all applicable requirements of Order Nos. 2000 and 2000-A. SPP further states that its filing conforms to the guidance offered in the Commission's White Paper on Wholesale Power Market Platform, issued April 28, 2003 in Docket No. RM01-12-000. SPP states that copies of this filing were served upon all SPP Members and customers, as well as on all state commissions within the region. *Comment Date:* November 5, 2003. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. For assistance, call

(202)502-8222 or TTY,

(202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00127 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2720-036] Sturgeon Falls Hydro; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions October 23, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 2720-036. c. *Date Filed:* July 29, 2002. d. *Applicant:* City of Norway, Michigan. e. *Name of Project:* Sturgeon Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Menominee River in Dickinson County, Michigan and Marinette County, Wisconsin. The project does not utilize lands of the United States. g. *Filed Pursuant To:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Ray Anderson, City Manager, City of Norway, City Hall, 915 Main Street, Norway, Michigan 49870,

(906)563-8015. i. *Commission Staff Contact:* Patti Leppert,

(202)502-6034, or *patricia.leppert@ferc.gov.* j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application has been accepted for filing and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. *Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice, reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resources agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. l. *Description of the Project:* The existing Sturgeon Falls Hydroelectric Project consists of:

(1)A 270-foot-long concrete dam with spillway equipped with a 16.7-foot-high by 24-foot-wide Taintor gate and a 16.7-foot-high by 16-foot-wide Taintor gate;

(2)a 126.5-foot-long concrete head-works structure;

(3)a 400-acre impoundment with a normal pool elevation of 829.8 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum;

(4)a 300-foot-long, 60-foot-wide power canal;

(5)a powerhouse containing four generating units with a total installed capacity of 5,136 kilowatts;

(6)a 300-foot-long, 7.2-kilovolt transmission line; and

(7)appurtenant facilities. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. Register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. To view upcoming Commission events, please go to *www.ferc.gov* and click on “View Entire Calendar”. Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS”, “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, or “PRESCRIPTIONS”;

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. n. *Procedures Schedule:* The Commission staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment (EA), rather than issuing a draft and final EA. The staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. If any person or organization objects to the staff proposed alternative procedure, they should file comments as stipulated in item k above, briefly explaining the basis for their objection. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Issue Notice of availability of EA:* February 2004. *Ready for Commission decision on the application:* April 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00129 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent Not To File an Application for a New License October 22, 2003. a. *Type of Filing:* Notice of Intent Not to File an Application for a New License. b. *Project No.:* 2225. c. *Date Filed:* September 23, 2003. d. *Submitted By:* Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County—current licensee. e. *Name of Project:* Sullivan Creek Project. f. *Location:* On Sullivan Creek in Pend Oreille County, Washington. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 15 of the Federal Power Act. h. *Licensee Contact:* Mr. Mark Cauchy, Public Utilities District No. 1, Pend Oreille County, 130 North Washington, Newport, WA 99156 or

(509)447-3137. i. *FERC Contact:* Tim Looney, *timothy.looney@ferc.com* or

(202)502-6096. j. *Effective date of current license:* October 1, 1950. k. *Expiration date of current license:* September 30, 2008. l. *Description of the Project:* The project consists of the following existing facilities:

(a)Sullivan Lake dam;

(b)Mill Pond dam;

(c)Mill Pond historic site;

(d)wood flume and earth canal;

(e)tunnel;

(f)powerhouse; and

(g)appurtenant facilities. The project has no installed capacity. m. Each application for a new license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by September 30, 2006. n. A copy of this filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or TTY

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. o. Register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support as shown in the paragraph above. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00136 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests October 22, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No:* 12468-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 18, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Umatilla Energy Partners LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Umatilla Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The proposed project would be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) existing John Day Lock and Dam on the Columbia River in Sherman County, Oregon. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Mark Steinley; Umatilla Energy Partners LLC, 725 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell, MT 59901,

(801)374-8709. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Lynn R. Miles, Sr. at

(1)An existing screened excess water pipe,

(2)a powerhouse containing one generating unit with an installed capacity of 3.86 megawatts,

(3)an existing 13.2-kv transmission line, and

(4)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 32 gigawatt hours. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit:* Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application ( *see* 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00138 Filed 10-29-03;8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PL04-01-000] New England Gas Pipeline and Storage Study; Notice of Public Conference October 24, 2003. Take notice that on November 14, 2003, at 10 am in Meeting Room A at the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunication and Energy, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, the Staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will convene a technical conference with interested parties to discuss issues related to the study being performed by the Commission concerning natural gas and storage facilities in New England. Section 26 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 requires the Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, to conduct this study in order to consider the ability of natural gas pipeline and storage facilities in New England to meet current and projected demand by gas-fired power generation plants and other consumers. The conference will consist of an overview of the study currently in preparation by the Commission staff followed by discussion and recommendations from a panel composed of representatives of New England energy interests. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion. Transcripts of the conference will be available from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc. for a fee

(202)347-3700. The transcript will be available on the Commission's “eLibrary” system two weeks after the conference. For additional information, please contact John Schnagl in the Office of Energy Projects, phone:

(202)502-8756, e-mail: *john.schnagl@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00141 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meetings and Soliciting Scoping Comments October 23, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 1971-079. c. *Date Filed:* July 21, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Idaho Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Hells Canyon Hydropower Project. f. *Location:* On the Snake River in Washington and Adams Counties, Idaho; and Wallowa and Baker Counties, Oregon. About 5,270 acres of Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (Payette and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests and Hells Canyon National Recreational Area) are included within the project boundary. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Robert W. Stahman, Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, Idaho Power Company, P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho 83707. i. *FERC Contact:* Alan Mitchnick,

(202)502-6074; *alan.mitchnick@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing scoping comments:* December 22, 2003. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Scoping comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The existing Hells Canyon Project consists of three developments: Brownlee Development consists of a 395-foot-high earth and rockfill dam, a 14,621-acre impoundment, and a powerhouse with five generating units producing 585.4 megawatts (MW); Oxbow Development consists of a 209-foot-high earth and rockfill dam, a 1,150-acre impoundment, and a powerhouse with four generating units producing 460 MW; and Hells Canyon Development consists of a 320-foot-high concrete gravity dam, a 2,412-acre impoundment, and a powerhouse with three generating units producing 391.5 MW. Idaho Power also operates four fish hatcheries and four adult fish traps. Idaho Power proposes to exclude 3,800 acres of Federal lands surrounding the project reservoirs and 11 of 12 existing transmission lines from the project. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. *Scoping Process:* The Commission intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)on the project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EIS will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. Scoping Meetings FERC staff will conduct one agency scoping meeting and three public meetings. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource agency and non-governmental organization

(NGO)concerns, while the public scoping meetings are primarily for public input. All interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or all of the meetings, and to assist the staff in identifying the scope of the environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EIS. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Agency Scoping Meeting *When:* Tuesday, November 18, 2003, starting at 9:30 a.m. *Where:* Boise Centre on the Grove, 850 Front Street, Boise, Idaho. Public Scoping Meetings Idaho Meetings *When:* Tuesday, November 18, 2003, from 7 p.m. until about 9 p.m. *Where:* Boise Centre on the Grove, 850 Front Street, Boise, Idaho. *When:* Thursday, November 20, 2003, from 7 p.m. until about 9 p.m. *Where:* Washington County Senior Center, 115 E. Main Street, Weiser, Idaho. Oregon Meeting *When:* Wednesday, November 19, 2003, from 7 p.m. until about 9 p.m. *Where:* Lions Club Community Hall, Halfway, Oregon. Copies of the Scoping Document

(SD1)outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EIS were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of the SD1 will be available at the scoping meeting or may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link (see item m above). Objectives At the scoping meetings, the staff will:

(1)Summarize the environmental issues tentatively identified for analysis in the EIS;

(2)solicit from the meeting participants all available information, especially quantifiable data, on the resources at issue;

(3)encourage statements from experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed in the EIS, including viewpoints in opposition to, or in support of, the staff's preliminary views;

(4)determine the resource issues to be addressed in the EIS; and

(5)identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. Procedures The meetings are recorded by a stenographer and become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meeting and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed in the EIS. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00139 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD03-7-002] Natural Gas Price Formation; Supplemental Notice of Staff Workshop on Market Activity and Price Indicators October 23, 2003. As announced in the Notice issued October 15, 2003, the Commission's staff will hold a workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday,November 4, 2003, at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This supplemental notice discusses the nature of the issues to be discussed at the workshop and provides information on how to participate by teleconference. Issues for Discussion at Workshop In its *Policy Statement on Natural Gas and Electric Price Indices* , Docket No. PL03-3-000, the Commission stated that price indices used in natural gas pipeline tariffs must “reflect adequate liquidity.” The purpose of the workshop is to discuss how the Commission should weigh market activity and the reliability of natural gas and electric price indicators for use in Commission tariffs. The following highlights some of the issues to be discussed at the workshop. Many factors need to be considered in determining whether a market is liquid. A market is generally more liquid the less time it takes to complete a transaction and the lower the cost of making the transaction. In addition, a market is considered more liquid the smaller the price effect of any particular transaction. The empirical determination of liquidity is difficult, given the information and measures available. Measures commonly used to assess the liquidity of a market include: the bid-ask spread, the price effect of a change in volatility in the market, the price effect of large-volume trades, the number of trades, the time between trades, the time it takes to sell an asset, and others. However, some of the information necessary for using many of these measures is not always readily available, not public, or not recorded. In sum, it can prove quite difficult to develop practicable measures of the degree to which a particular market is liquid. In place of more direct measures of liquidity, natural gas and electric markets have begun to use measures of market size and activity. Following is a list of questions that give a sense of what the workshop discussion should address: 1. How do market participants define and measure liquidity? 2. What data are and are not available to measure liquidity? 3. What is the relationship between the level of activity in a market and its liquidity? 4. How should the Commission decide if a particular market (or index point) sustains sufficient activity? 5. How can and should minimum levels of market activity required to support a reliable index be measured? 6. What level of liquidity/reliability is necessary for use in jurisdictional tariffs? 7. How should the liquidity of a pricing point that is very active on average but has very little activity on occasion be evaluated? 8. Is there a difference between the liquidity of daily and monthly indices? 9. Can the liquidity of a pricing point be demonstrated by aggregating transactions that take place on multiple transaction facilities? 10. Can liquid points be used to price illiquid ones? Access by Teleconference The workshop is open to the public, and we would like to hear from as many as possible on these important price formation issues. For those unable to attend in person, teleconferencing will be available during the workshop. Toll-free dial-in number: 1-888-809-8967. Leader's name: Jolanka Fisher. Pass code: Fisher. For additional information please contact Jolanka Fisher, 202-502-8863 or by e-mail at *Jolanka.Fisher@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00135 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-47-002] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing October 23, 2003. Take notice that October 20, 2003, Gulf South Pipeline Company (Gulf South) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets with an effective date of May 1, 2003: Second Revised Sheet No. 2003. First Revised Sheet No. 2004. Sheet No. 2005. Gulf South states that the revised tariff sheets are being filed in compliance with the Commission's October 3, 2003 Order regarding Gulf South's proposal to establish a minimum threshold for the connection of new receipt and delivery points and to require certain quality control equipment to be installed at receipt points. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00130 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of FERC Staff Participation at SPP Members Annual Meeting and SPP Board of Directors Meeting October 22, 2003. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of its staff will attend the Annual Meeting of Members and the Board of Directors meeting of the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP). The staff's attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. The SPP Board of Directors meeting will be held October 28, 2003 from 1 pm to 5 pm. The SPP Annual Meeting of Members will be held on October 29, 2003 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Peabody Hotel, Three Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings may discuss matters at issue in Docket No. RT04-1-000 and ER04-48-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. For more information, contact Tony Ingram, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at

(202)502-8938 or *tony.ingram@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00140 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CC Docket No. 96-45; DA 03-2959] Sprint Corporation's Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in Tennessee AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; solicitation of comments. SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau sought comment on the Sprint Corporation's (Sprint) petition. Sprint is seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier

(ETC)to receive federal universal service support for service offered throughout its licensed service area in the state of Tennessee. DATES: Comments are due on or before November 10, 2003. Reply comments are due on or before November 24, 2003. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. *See* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further filing instructions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Buckley, Attorney, Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division,

(202)418-7400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public Notice, CC Docket No. 96-45, released September 26, 2003. On September 3, 2003, Sprint filed with the Commission a petition pursuant to section 214(e)(6) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, seeking designation as an ETC to receive federal universal service support for service offered in portions of its licensed service area in Tennessee that cover partial and complete wire centers served by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., a non-rural incumbent local exchange carrier. Specifically, Sprint contends that: the Tennessee Regulatory Authority has provided an affirmative statement that it does not regulate commercial mobile radio service

(CMRS)carriers; Sprint satisfies all the statutory and regulatory prerequisites for ETC designation; and designating Sprint as an ETC will serve the public interest. The petitioner must provide copies of its petition to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. The Commission will also send a copy of this Public Notice to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority by overnight express mail to ensure that the Tennessee Regulatory Authority is notified of the notice and comment period. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments as follows: Comments are due on or before November 10, 2003, and reply comments are due on or before November 24, 2003. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System

(ECFS)or by filing paper copies. See *Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings* , 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to *http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.htm* . Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. If multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, however, commenters must transmit one electronic copy of the comments to each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to < *ecfs@fcc.gov* >, and should include the following words in the body of the message, “get form <your e-mail address>.” A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). The Commission's contractor, NATEK, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other then U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Parties also must send three paper copies of their filing to Sheryl Todd, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 5-B540, Washington, DC 20554. In addition, commenters must send diskette copies to the Commission's copy contractor, NATEK Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20054. Pursuant to § 1.1206 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1206, this proceeding will be conducted as a permit-but-disclose proceeding in which ex parte communications are permitted subject to disclosure. Federal Communications Commission. Paul Garnett, Acting Assistant Division Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division. [FR Doc. 03-27302 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am]

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