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BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-29-000] Florida Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff October 29, 2003. Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Florida Gas Transmission Company

(FGT)tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1 (Tariff) effective November 1, 2003, the following tariff sheets: 1st Revised Sixty-First Revised Sheet No. 8A 1st Revised Fifty-Third Revised Sheet No. 8A.01 1st Revised Fifty-Third Revised Sheet No. 8A.02 Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 8A.04 1st Revised Fifty-Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8B 1st Revised Forty-Ninth Revised Sheet No. 8B.01 1st Revised Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8B.02 FGT states that on October 1, 2003, FGT filed a Section 4 Rate Case with a proposed effective date of November 1, 2003. FGT states that in anticipation that the Commission will exercise its authority under Section 4(e) of the NGA to suspend the effective date of the tariff sheets related to that filing, the proposed tariff revisions have been modified from the currently effective tariff sheets filed August 29, 2003 in Docket No. RP03-582-000. 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

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(GTN)tendered for filing First Revised Sheet No. 213 to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A. GTN states that this sheet is being filed to clarify how firm shippers, with both evergreen rights and the right of first refusal, may exercise their right of first refusal. GTN requests that the Commission accept the proposed tariff sheet to be effective November 21, 2003. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested State regulatory agencies. 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 “eFiling” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00163 Filed 11-3-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-015] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing October 29, 2003. Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Second Sub Original Sheet No. 8K, reflecting an effective date of August 1, 2003. Gulfstream states that it is making this filing pursuant to an order issued by the Commission in the captioned docket on October 8, 2003. Pursuant to the October 8 Order, Gulfstream states it is clarifying that the Park transaction described by the tariff sheet applies to all points on the system. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions, as well as all parties on the Commission's Official Service List compiled by the Secretary in this proceeding. 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 Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 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

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(1)The annual accounting of ad valorem taxes received from producers (with principal and interest shown separately) and/or refunds made by Southern Star since the last refund report of May 24, 2002; and

(2)the refund accounting and status for all producers listed in the May 24, 2002 Refund Report with refund obligations, including Northern Pump, Clark Exploration, Andover Oil, Steve Smith and Williams Engineering. Southern Star states that a copy of its amended filing was served on all parties included on the official service list. 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 Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 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 eFiling link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00157 Filed 11-03-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-27-000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Filing October 29, 2003. Take notice that on October 21, 2003, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 555, effective November 20, 2003. Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to revise Section 4.1(J) of the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) of its tariff to be consistent with the Commission's October 7, 2003, “Order on Rehearing and Compliance Filings” issued in Docket Nos. RP00-468, RP01-25, and RP03-175, *et al.* , as well as GT&C §§ 4.2 and 30.6(c). Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers 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 Section 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

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(1)Achieve consistency between the form of FT service agreement and the General Terms and Conditions with respect to the right of first refusal;

(2)update certain contact and company information;

(3)correct page and section references as well as references to the Commission's regulations;

(4)delete certain provisions that are either outdated or are no longer applicable due to other previously modified provisions; and

(5)make miscellaneous non-substantive housekeeping changes to various sections of the Tuscarora Tariff. Tuscarora states that copies of the filing were mailed to all affected customers of Tuscarora 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 “eFiling” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00161 Filed 11-3-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL04-12-000, et al.] Springerville Unit 3 Holding LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings October 28, 2003. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Springerville Unit 3 Holding LLC [Docket No. EL04-12-000] Take notice that on October 20, 2003, Springerville Unit 3 Holding LLC (Springerville), on behalf of certain grantor trusts, business trusts and/or limited liability companies of which financial institutions would be the sole beneficiaries or members, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a petition for declaratory order disclaiming jurisdiction. Springerville states that it is seeking a disclaimer of jurisdiction in connection with a lease financing involving a Facility under development in Springerville, Arizona. *Comment Date:* November 19, 2003. 2. Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. EL04-13-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Golden Spread) submitted a request for continued waiver of Order Nos. 888 and 889. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 3. Nevada Power Company [Docket Nos. ER03-1230-000 and ER03-1231-000] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Nevada Power Company (Nevada Power) submitted for filing a Notice of Withdrawal of Filings in connection with two executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreements and related Network Operating Agreements filed on August 21, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 4. Ameren Services Company [Docket No. ER03-1270-001] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Ameren Services Company (Ameren) submitted revisions to an unexecuted Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and unexecuted Network Operating Agreement between Ameren and Soyland Power Cooperative, Inc. (Soyland). Ameren states that it filed the agreements on August 29, 2003 and this submission only modifies the Order No. 614 designations. Ameren seeks an effective date of September 1, 2003, the date requested in the August 29, 2003 filing. Ameren states that it has served a copy of this submission on Soyland. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 5. Energy Cooperative of New York, Inc. [Docket No. ER03-1294-001] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Energy Cooperative of New York, Inc.

(ECNY)submitted current tariff sheets to replace the company's former name Energy Cooperative of Western New York, Inc. with the correct, current name, ECNY. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 6. Wisconsin Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER03-1313-001] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (Wisconsin Electric) tendered for filing a Supplemental Filing to support the Revision to Exhibit B of First Revised Power Sales Agreement between Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Public Power, Inc. (WPPI), filed with the Commission on September 8, 2003. Wisconsin Electric states that the supplemental filing is intended to provide additional information to support the September 8, 2003 filing. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 7. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-63-000] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted for filing a Notice of Succession of certain Transmission Service Agreements and Network Integration Transmission Service and Operating Agreements entered into by and between American Transmission Systems, Incorporated (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (FirstEnergy), and various transmission customers. The Midwest ISO has requested waiver of the sixty-day effective date and has requested an effective date of October 1, 2003, the date the provision of transmission services across the transmission facilities of ATSI under the various ongoing Transmission Service Agreements and Network Integration Transmission Service and Operating Agreements commenced under the Midwest ISO OATT. The Midwest ISO states it has served a copy of this filing upon the affected customers. Midwest ISO further states it has electronically served a copy of this filing, with attachments, upon all Midwest ISO Members, Member representatives of Transmission Owners and Non-Transmission Owners, the Midwest ISO Advisory Committee participants, as well as all state commissions within the region. Midwest ISO states that the filing has been electronically posted on the Midwest ISO's Web site at *www.midwestiso.org* under the heading “Filings to FERC” for other interested parties in this matter. The Midwest ISO will provide hard copies to any interested parties upon request. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 8. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-64-000] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) submitted for filing unexecuted Service Agreements for ERCOT Regional Transmission Service

(TSA)between AEPSC and the customers listed within the application. AEPSC also submitted for filing an executed Interconnection Agreement between AEP Texas North Company and the City of Brady, Texas. AEPSC seeks an effective date of January 1, 2003 for the TSA's and the Interconnection Agreement. AEPSC states that they have served copies of the filing upon the TSA Customers and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 9. Entergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-65-000] Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Entergy Services, Inc., on behalf of Entergy Louisiana, Inc. (Entergy Louisiana), tendered for filing of a Notice of Termination of the Interconnection and Operating Agreement and Generator Imbalance Agreement between Entergy Louisiana and Vulcan Chemical. *Comment Date:* November 12, 2003. 10. Wisconsin Public Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-67-000] Take notice that, on October 23, 2003, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

(WPSC)tendered for filing three revised service agreements between WPSC and Washington Island Electric Cooperative (Washington Island), WPSC and Manitowoc Public Utilities (Manitowoc) and WPSC and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCo) (Revised Service Agreements). The Revised Service Agreements are being filed under WPSC's FERC Electric Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1. WPSC respectfully requests that the Commission allow the Revised Service Agreements to become effective as of January 1, 2004. WPSC states that a copy of the filing was served upon Washington Island, Manitowoc, UPPCo, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, and the Michigan Public Service Commission. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 11. NEGT Energy Trading—Power, L.P. [Docket No. ER04-69-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, NEGT Energy Trading—Power, formerly known as PG&E Energy Trading—Power, L.P., submitted for filing a Notice of Succession, pursuant to Sections 35.16 and 131.51 of the Commission's Regulations. NEGT Energy Trading—Power, L.P. states that it changed its name from PG&E Energy Trading Power, L.P., effective on October 9, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 12. Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-70-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Golden Spread) tendered for filing an amendment to its rate schedules for service to its member cooperatives. Golden Spread states that the filing amends Rider A to the Special Facilities Charge to the Wholesale Electric Contracts. Golden Spread requests an effective date of December 22, 2003. Golden Spread states that a copy of this filing has been served upon all of Golden Spread's members and the appropriate state commissions. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 13. Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-71-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Golden Spread) tendered for filing Special Facilities Agreement (Agreement) to implement charges under Rider A of Schedule B (System Service Rate) of its Rate Schedules No. 31 for service to South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (South Plains). Golden Spread states that the filing, which seeks an effective date of December 22, 2003, will provide for flow through under Rider A of charges related to Golden Spread's acquisition and operation of certain electric lines and related substations used for service to South Plains. Golden Spread states that a copy of this filing has been served upon all of Golden Spread's members and the appropriate state commissions. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 14. Dispersed Generating Company, LLC [Docket No. ER04-72-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Dispersed Generating Company, LLC, pursuant to Sections 35.16 and 131.51 of the Commission's Regulations, hereby submits a Notice of Succession notifying the Commission that, effective October 9, 2003, PG&E Dispersed Generating Company, LLC changed its name to Dispersed Generating Company, LLC. *Comment Date:* November 13, 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. E3-00156 Filed 11-03-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD03-7-002] Natural Gas Price Formation; Second Supplemental Notice of Staff Workshop on Market Activity and Price Indicators October 29, 2003. As announced in the Notices issued October 15 and the Supplemental Notice of October 23, 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 second supplemental Notice provides additional information on the Workshop. Workshop Presentations This Workshop is intended to be a substantive and informative discussion of the issues and questions contained in the October 15th and 23rd, 2003 Notices by those participating in the Workshop, and presentations are not expected. However if participants deem it necessary to make brief presentations (up to 5 minutes) to make a point on any of these issues or questions, they may do so. If you decide a presentation is necessary, Jolanka Fisher must be notified as soon as possible to determine if and how your presentation fits into the Workshop's program. Please plan on bringing 100 paper copies for Workshop attendees. In addition, to allow teleconference participants access to the presentation, please submit the presentations in electronic format via FERC's e-Filing system at *www.ferc.gov* . Select the filing type “Production of Document” and file under Docket No. AD03-7-002. Contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call 1-866-208-3676 if you need assistance with the electronic filing system. Please file your presentation electronically by 9 am on Tuesday, November 4. This will ensure that all presentations are made part of the official record and will allow for timely posting on FERC's Public Calendar, which can be accessed at: *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?ID=513&CalType=&Date=11%* 2f4 *%2f2003&CalendarID=0* . Anyone wishing to bring or file a position paper in connection with the issues and questions being discussed at this Workshop is welcome to do so. Workshop Format The Workshop will be in roundtable format. It will begin with the price publishers describing current practices, and the availability of liquidity and market activity information. The remainder of the Workshop will allow other participants to address the issues and questions contained in the Notices issued on October 15 and 23, 2003. 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. E3-00164 Filed 11-03-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER02-1656-000, ER03-1046-000, RT01-85-000, and RM01-12-000] California Independent System Operator Corp., Remedying Undue Discrimination Through Open Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design; Notice of Technical Conference October 29, 2003. As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued on August 15, 2003, a technical conference will be held on November 6, 2003, to discuss with states and market participants in California the timetables for addressing wholesale power market design issues and to explore ways to provide flexibility the region may need to meet the requirements of the final rule in this proceeding. Members of the Commission will attend and participate in the discussion. The conference will focus on the issues identified in the agenda, which is appended to this notice as Attachment A. However, participants/stakeholders may present their views on other important issues that relate to the development of the Wholesale Power Market Platform. The conference will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and will adjourn at about 5 p.m. Pacific Time in the auditorium of the California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. The conference is open for the public to attend, and registration is not required; however, in-person attendees are asked to register for the conference on-line by close of business on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at *http://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/smd_1106-form.asp* . Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission's “eLibrary” seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity to remotely listen to the conference via the Internet or a Phone Bridge Connection for a fee. Interested persons should make arrangements as soon as possible by visiting the Capitol Connection Web site at *http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu* and clicking on “FERC.” If you have any questions contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at the Capitol Connection (703-993-3100). For more information about the conference, please contact: Sarah McKinley at

(202)502-8004 or *sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Appendix A—Agenda 10-10:20 a.m.—Opening Remarks • Pat Wood, III, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission • Michael Peevey, President, California Public Utilities Commission • William Keese, Chairman, California Energy Commission 10:20-10:40 a.m. Discussion of the State of the California ISO's Market Redesign • California ISO Presentation: Overview of Current Operations of the CAISO, including MD02 Phase 1A—Spence Gerber • FERC Staff Presentation: Overview of MD02 Phases 1B, 2 and 3 Elements, including recent FERC actions—JB Shipley 10:40-12 p.m.—Implementation Issues Related to Locational Marginal Pricing and Grid Congestion Management with Congestion Revenue Rights Discussion Topics Does the CAISO MD02 Proposal: * Provide native load with sufficient CRRs to hedge existing load and a process to hedge anticipated load growth? * Provide market participants who wish to hold CRRs an adequate opportunity to obtain them? * Properly maintain existing rights and obligations for transmission service in the transition to the full network model? * Properly maintain existing rights and obligations to provide energy and capacity in the transition to the full network model? * Adequately protect customers from congestion charges consistent with existing implicit and explicit transmission rights? * Affect scheduling or other rights under existing contracts? Panelists Ann Cohn, Southern California Edison Company Lorenzo Kristof, California Independent System Operator Phil Auclair, Mirant Jim Caldwell, American Wind Energy Association Joe Desmond, Silicon Valley Manufacturers 12-12:10 p.m.—Break 12:10-1:30 p.m.—Transitional Issues: Existing Transmission Contracts

(ETCs)and Bilateral Contracts Discussion Topics: Does the CAISO MD02 Proposal: * Adequately alleviate “phantom congestion” and its financial impact? * Properly incorporates rights under bilateral contracts and ETCs into the overall market? * Clearly address any impact of LMP on contracts that have only a broadly defined delivery point, *i.e.* , seller's choice contracts? Panelists Steve Metague, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Brian Theaker, California Independent System Operator Tony Braun, California Municipal Utilities Association Steve Schleimer, Calpine Corp. Pete Garris, California Department of Water Resources Tom Hoatson, Goldman Sachs 1:30-2:30 p.m.—Lunch 2:30-2:45 p.m.—Opening Remarks • California Public Utilities Commission Presentation: Overview of Current Procurement Proceeding and Energy Action Plan and Infrastructure Development in California—Paul Clanon 2:45-3:45 p.m.—Market Mitigation, Resource Adequacy under the White Paper and its Relationship to Market Design Elements Discussion Topics How is California addressing Resource Adequacy and does it: * Create a structure that supports long-term pricing and investment? * Result in the appropriate signals for load and generation to forward contract? * Provide for the appropriate relationship between resource adequacy and the ISO market design elements, such as market power mitigation? * Provide for an appropriate mechanism for financing new power plants and retaining existing merchant generation in operation? Panelists Curtis Kebler, Reliant Resources, Inc. Jim Hendry, California Public Utilities Commission Keith Casey, California Independent System Operator Jan Smutney-Jones, Independent Energy Producers Association Severin Borenstein, University of California Energy Institute 3:45-4:30 p.m.—Regional Decision-making: The Western Grid and State/Regional Committees Discussion Topics * Are there any additional processes that need to be overlaid to achieve broader regional views/goals, especially where one state comprises an RSC? * Is it necessary to formalize a structure to address such western issues as transmission planning, access to market data for regulatory authorities, and market monitoring? If so, what are some possible vehicles for creating such a structure? * How would recognition of an RSC be gained from FERC? * How will a single-state RSC ensure regional infrastructure planning, *e.g.* , bridge the various regional processes such as STEP and Northwest Planning? Panelists Steve Greenleaf, California Independent System Operator Gary Ackerman, Western Power Trading Forum Don Garber, San Diego Gas & Electric Company Barbara Hale, California Public Utilities Commission Yakout Mansour, British Columbia Transmission Co. Sunne Wright McPeak, California Power Authority 4:30-5 p.m.—Discussion of Next Steps [FR Doc. E3-00158 Filed 11-3-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7583-2] Request for Applications, Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of financial assistance for project assistance. SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the participating agencies are soliciting individual research proposals of up to 3 years duration, and depending on appropriations, multi-disciplinary regional studies of 3 to 5 years duration for the Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) program. This program provides support for research on algal species whose populations may cause or result in deleterious effects on ecosystems and human health. Studies of the causes of such blooms, their detection, effects, mitigation, and control in U.S. coastal waters (including estuaries and Great Lakes) are solicited. This document details the requirements for applications for research support that will be considered by the Federal research partnership. The complete program announcement can be accessed on the Internet at *http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/* under “Science To Achieve Results

(STAR)Research Grants”. DATES: The deadline for applications is January 28, 2004 by 4 EST. ADDRESSES: Submit the original and eighteen copies of your proposal to the Coastal Ocean Program Office, N/SCI2, SSMC#4, 8th Floor, Room 8243, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The required forms for applications with instructions are accessible on the Internet at *http://es.epa.gov/ncerqa/rfa/forms/downlf.html.* Forms may be printed from this site. Awards: Final selection of awardees by the participating agencies will be determined on the basis of peer and panel recommendations, applicability of the proposed effort to the interests of an agency, and the availability of funds. It is anticipated that each award will be made and be administered by a single agency; however, in the case of multi-institutional projects, two or more agencies may provide assistance. In the latter case, each agency may provide funding for an individual project component and/or institution. Applications recommended for funding will require additional certifications, possibly a revised budget, responses to any comments or suggestions offered by the reviewers, and an electronic version of the revised project abstract. Awards will be subject to the terms and conditions of the sponsoring agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Technical Information: Quay Dortch, ECOHAB Coordinator, CSCOR/COP Office, 301-713-3338/ext 157, e-mail: *quay.dortch@noaa.gov.* Administrative Information: Gina Perovich, EPA/NCER, 202-564-2248, e-mail: *perovich.gina@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Program Goals and Topic Areas The National Center for Environmental Research/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Coastal Ocean Program and the Office of Protected Resources/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Department of Commerce; the Directorate for Geosciences, Division of Ocean Sciences/National Science Foundation (NSF); the Office of Naval Research (ONR)/Department of Defense; and the Office of Earth Science/National Aeronautics Space Administration

(NASA)are cooperating in an opportunity for investigators to propose activities to address fundamental ecological and oceanographic questions related to the national harmful algal bloom

(HAB)problem. This announcement provides an opportunity for investigators to propose activities that address areas in the national problem of harmful algal blooms. The primary goal of this interagency program is to provide support for projects that are part of an integrated national effort to address HAB problems. Thus, ECOHAB will consider support for projects ranging from relatively small targeted laboratory or field studies by individual investigators or small teams, to regional studies involving larger teams of investigators conducting coordinated, well-integrated multi-disciplinary field programs. All studies should address fundamental ecological and oceanographic questions related to HABs. Additionally, larger, regionally focused studies should attempt to determine the linkages between HAB species and their surrounding environments. Modeling efforts should be an integral part of these larger studies and these applications should also identify potential user communities for models and results. Investigators are encouraged to list specific management needs identified in the regional community, document the management sources, and also document how research results will meet those needs. ECOHAB agencies will consider a wide range of studies for support. Examples of topic areas for proposed projects are provided in the complete announcement (see the SUMMARY in this announcement). ECOHAB will support projects ranging from laboratory studies by individual investigators or small teams, up to larger teams of investigators conducting coordinated, well-integrated, multi-disciplinary regional field studies or cross-regional comparative studies. For individuals and small teams, support may be requested for 1-3 years duration. Projects focused on multi-disciplinary regional studies may request support for 3 to 5 years duration. However, the size and duration of the latter studies are dependent on appropriations, and potential applicants must obtain permission from the ECOHAB Coordinator (see CONTACTS in this announcement) to submit a regional or cross-regional study. *Eligibility:* Institutions of higher education and not-for-profit institutions located in the U.S., and State or local governments, are eligible under all existing authorizations. Some participating agencies are authorized to make awards to international institutions, and commercial organizations located in the U.S. Federal agencies and laboratories are eligible if they can produce certifications or documentation which clearly show that they have specific legal authority to receive funds from another Federal agency in excess of their appropriations. Funding for salaries of full time Federal employees will not be allowed. Applications from non-Federal and Federal applicants will be evaluated under the same review/selection process. Proposals from non-Federal applicants that are selected for funding will be funded through a project grant or cooperative agreement under the terms of this announcement. Proposals from Federal agencies or laboratories deemed acceptable and selected for funding will be funded through a medium other than a grant or cooperative agreement, such as inter- or intra-agency transfers, where legal authority exists for such funding. Note that this announcement is not proposing to procure goods and services from Federal applicants; therefore the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis. *How to Apply:* The original and eighteen

(18)copies of the fully developed application (19 in all) and one

(1)additional copy of the abstract, prepared in accordance with the full announcement, must be received by NOAA no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date, January 28, 2004. *Program Authorities:* For COP: 33 U.S.C. 883d and Pub. L. 105-383; for Office of Protected Resources/NOAA: 16 U.S.C. 1382 and 16 U.S.C. 1421a; EPA: 33 U.S.C 1251 *et seq.* and 40 CFR parts 30 and 40; for NSF: 42 U.S.C. 1861 *et seq.;* for ONR: 10 U.S.C 2358 as amended and 31 U.S.C 6304; and for NASA: 14 CFR part 1260. *Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA)Numbers.* 11.478 for the Coastal Ocean Program; 11.472 for NOAA/Office of Protected Resources; 66.509 for the Environmental Protection Agency; 47.050 for the National Science Foundation, and 12.300 for the Office of Naval Research. Dated: October 27, 2003. John C. Puzak, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Research . [FR Doc. 03-27674 Filed 11-3-03; 8:45 am]

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