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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-30-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff October 30, 2003. Take notice that on October 22, 2003, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 40, to become effective on December 1, 2003. Algonquin states that the filing is being made to revise its Fuel Reimbursement Percentages

(FRPs)for the calendar period beginning December 1, 2003, pursuant to section 32 of the General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff. Algonquin further states that it has used actual data for the last 24-month period ending July 31, 2003, since the prior 12-month period includes a winter period during which Algonquin's market area experienced severe weather conditions, resulting in unusually high levels of Company Use Gas on Algonquin's system. Algonquin states that copies of the filing were mailed to all affected customers of Algonquin 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 sections 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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(MRT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following substitute revised tariff sheets, to be effective on October 1, 2003: Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 167A Seventh Revised Sheet No. 170 Original Sheet No. 170A MRT states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Letter Order dated October 16, 2003. 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 “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00177 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-011-000] Chinook Pipeline Company and Omimex Canada Ltd., Applicants; Notice of Application October 30, 2003. Take Notice that on October 24, 2003, Chinook Pipeline Company (Chinook) filed in Docket No. CP04-011-000, an application pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), Part 153 of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), Executive Order Nos. 10485 and 12038 and the Secretary of Energy's Delegation Order No. 0204-112 to transfer from Chinook to Omimex Canada, Ltd. (Omimex) the authorization and Presidential Permit previously issued to Chinook. Chinook requests the Commission to issue an order transferring to Omimex the NGA Section 3 authorization and Presidential Permit to operate and maintain facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada in Blaine County, Montana and near Loomis, Saskatchewan, Canada (the Facilities) for the exportation of natural gas to Canada. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10) by the comment date, below. A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken; but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. 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. If the Commission decides to set the application for a formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, the Commission will issue another notice describing that process. At the end of the Commission's review process, a final Commission order approving or denying a application will be issued. *Comment Date:* November 20, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00166 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-33-000] East-of-California Shippers, Complainant v. El Paso Natural Gas Company, Respondent; Notice of Complaint October 30, 2003. Take notice that on October 29, 2003, East-of-California Shippers (EOC Shippers) filed a Complaint Requesting Fast Track Processing pursuant to sections 4(b), 5(a), and 16 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)Rule 206 of the Commission's Rule of Practice and Procedures, 18 CFR 385.206 against El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso). EOC Shippers allege that El Paso:

(1)Failed to properly implement a “California Receipt Service” in violation of the Commission's May 31, 2002, September 20, 2002, December 26, 2002 and July 9, 2003 Orders in Docket Nos. RP00-336-000 *et al.* and the express terms of El Paso's tariff;

(2)imposed an unwritten service condition on the availability of California Receipt Service in violation of section 284.7(c) of the Commission's regulations; and

(3)is implementing the California Receipt Service in an unduly discriminatory manner in violation of section 284.7(b) and 284.9(b) of the Commission's regulations, and section 4(b) of the NGA. Any person desiring to be heard 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. The answer to the complaint and all comments, interventions or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. 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 for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The answer to the complaint, 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. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. Magalie R Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00180 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENGERY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-10-000] EnCana Border Pipelines Limited and Omimex Canada, Ltd.; Notice of Application October 30, 2003. On October 24, 2003, EnCana Border Pipelines Limited (EnCana Border), formerly 3698157 Canada Ltd., and Omimex Canada, Ltd. (Omimex) filed an application requesting the Commission to issue an order transferring 3698157 Canada Ltd 's NGA Section 3 authorization and Presidential Permit to Omimex to operate and maintain facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada at Reagan, Alberta and Del Bonita, Montana for the importation of natural gas into the United States, all as more fully set forth in the application on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the Web 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

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(202)502-8659. EnCana Border and Ominex state that the facilities consist of approximately one mile of 4 1/2 inch pipe extending from the interconnection with the EnCana Border system on the northern side of the international boundary between the United States and Canada in a southerly direction to the interconnection with the 4-inch gathering line owned by Northwestern Corporation, formerly Montana Power Gas Company. EnCana Border and Omimex state that approval of the subject request would facilitate the sale of the facilities to Omimex pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between EnCana Border and Omimex. The transfer will not affect the underlying use of the Facilities or the services that are currently provided to customers on the Facilities. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Stefan M. Krantz, Esquire, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP, 2101 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037, at

(202)861-9113. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene or a protest in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission Orders in the proceeding. A person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Comments, protests and interventions 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 instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. If the Commission decides to set the application for a formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, the Commission will issue another notice describing that process. At the end of the Commission's review process, a final Commission order approving or denying a certificate will be issued. *Comment Date:* November 20, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00181 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ES04-4-000] Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application October 30, 2003. Take notice that on October 23, 2003, the Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Golden Spread) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorizations to assume long-term loans of $14 million and issue $6 million in long-term debt for the purpose of financing the acquisition of facilities from South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., one of its member cooperatives. Both the long-term notes assumed and debt issued will be with the National Rural Cooperative Financing Corporation. Golden Spread also requests a waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. 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 eLibrary (FERRIS) 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 for TTY, contact

(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. *Comment Date:* November 20, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00168 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-363-007] North Baja Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Negotiated Rate October 30, 2003. Take notice that on October 24, 2003, North Baja Pipeline, LLC

(NBP)tendered for filing to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1 Second Revised Sheet No. 6 and First Revised Sheet No. 8, with an effective date of January 1, 2003. NBP states that these sheets are being filed to reflect a negotiated rate agreement with Termoelectrica De Mexicali, S. de R.L. de C.V. that went into effect on January 1, 2003. NBP further states that a copy of this filing has been served on NBP'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 sections 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

(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. *Protest Date:* November 6, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00176 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice October 30, 2003. Regional Transmission Organizations [RT01-99-000, RT01-99-001, RT01-99-002 and RT01-99-003] Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, et al. [RT01-86-000, RT01-86-001 and RT01-86-002] New York Independent System Operator, Inc., et al. [RT01-95-000, RT01-95-001 and RT01-95-002] PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., et al. [RT01-2-000, RT01-2-001, RT01-2-002 and RT01-2-003] PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [RT01-98-000] ISO New England, Inc. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [RT02-3-000] Take notice that PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., New York Independent System Operator, Inc. and ISO New England, Inc. have posted on their internet websites charts and information updating their progress on the resolution of ISO seams. Any person desiring to file comments on this information 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). All such comments should be filed on or before the comment date. Comments 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. *Comment Date* : November 21, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00165 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-356-001] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Compliance Filing October 30, 2003. Take notice that on October 27, 2003, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, to become effective November 1, 2003. Southern Star states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order dated October 6, 2003 permitting Southern Star to become a daily allocation pipeline. Southern Star states that copies of the transmittal letter and appendices are being mailed to Southern Star's jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions, as well as those parties appearing on the official service list for this docket. 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 “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00179 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER03-552-005, et al.] New York Independent System Operator, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings October 29, 2003. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER03-552-005 and ER03-984-003] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) tendered for filing a compliance filing in connection with the Commission's September 22, 2003, Order in Docket No. ER03-552-000, *et al.* NYISO states that it has served a copy of this filing to all parties listed on the official service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission in these proceedings and to all parties that have executed Service Agreements under the NYISO's Open-Access Transmission Tariff or Services Tariff, the New York State Public Service Commission and to the electric utility regulatory agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 2. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER03-1117-001] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

(PJM)in compliance with the Commission's Order, 104 FERC ¶61,321 submitted an explanation justifying the inclusion of the risk profile component in the proposed Default Allocation Assessment formula contained in amendments to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., filed July 25, 2003, in Docket No. ER03-1117-000. PJM states that copies of this filing have been served on each person designated on the official service list. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 3. NorthWestern Energy Docket Nos. ER03-1188-001, ER03-1189-001, ER03-1190-001, ER03-1191-001, ER03-1192-001, ER03-1193-001, ER03-1194-001, and ER03-1195-001] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, NorthWestern Energy, a division of NorthWestern Corporation (NorthWestern), submitted its filing to comply with the Order of the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—Central issued on September 23, 2003. The compliance filing contains the designation cover sheets required by Order No. 614. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 4. Ameren Services Company [Docket No. ER03-1280-001] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Ameren Services Company

(ASC)tendered for filing a revised unexecuted Network Integration Transmission Service and Network Operating Agreement between ASC and Citizens Electric Corporation to replace the unexecuted Agreement in Docket No. ER03-1280-000 filed on September 2, 2003. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 5. Chanarambie Power Partners LLC [Docket No. ER03-1340-001] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, Chanarambie Power Partners LLC filed a revision to its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 to provide the rate schedule designation information required by FERC's Order No. 614 and to reflect the requested effective date of its rate schedule. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 6. Entergy-Koch Trading, LP [Docket No. ER01-2781-001] Take notice that on August 29, 2003, Entergy-Koch Trading, LP (EKT), submitted for filing a Notification of a non-material change in the characteristics that the Commission relied upon in granting EKT Market-based rate authority under section 205 of the Federal Power Act. *Comment Date:* November 7, 2003. 7. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-66-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted for filing a Notice of Succession of certain Network Integration Transmission Service and Operating Agreements entered into by and between Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) 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 NIPSCO under the various ongoing Network Integration Transmission Service and Operating Agreements commenced under the Midwest ISO OATT. Midwest ISO states it has served a copy of this filing upon the affected customers. In addition, the Midwest ISO states that 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. The Midwest also 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 13, 2003. 8. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-73-000] Take notice that on October 23, 2003, the American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) tendered for filing pursuant to Section 35.15 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR Section 35.15, a Notice of Termination of an executed Facilities Agreement between Ohio Power Company and DPC Northeast Power, LLC. designated as Service Agreement No. 515 under American Electric Power Operating Companies' Open Access Transmission Tariff. AEP requests an effective date of October 22, 2003. AEP states that a copy of the filing was served upon DPC Northeast Power LLC and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. *Comment Date:* November 13, 2003. 9. PacifiCorp Docket No. ER04-74-000. Take notice that on October 24, 2003, PacifiCorp tendered for filing in accordance with 18 CFR 35 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations a Notice of Cancellation of PacifiCorp's Rate Schedule No. 343 with Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (formerly known as Colockum Transmission Company) effective June 30, 2003. PacifiCorp states that copies of this filing were supplied to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (formerly known as Colockum Transmission Company); Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County; the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. *Comment Date:* November 14, 2003. 10. Idaho Power Company Docket No. ER04-75-000 Take notice that on October 24, 2003, Idaho Power Company (Idaho Power) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a Contract Demand Notice relating to an agreement between Idaho Power and Seattle City Light, FERC Rate Schedule No. 72. Idaho Power seeks an effective date of January 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* November 14, 2003. 11. Southern California Edison Company [Docket No. ER04-76-000] Take notice that on October 24, 2003, Southern California Edison Company

(SCE)tendered for filing an Amended Interconnection Facilities Agreement (Amended Interconnection Agreement) and an Amended Service Agreement For Wholesale Distribution Service (Amended Service Agreement) between Whitewater Hill Wind Partners, LLC (Whitewater) and SCE. SCE states that the Amended Interconnection Agreement reflects the addition of terms and conditions to the Interconnection Agreement to provide for SCE to design, engineer, procure, construct, install, own, operate and maintain, and for Whitewater to pay for, the Distribution System Facilities and Reliability Upgrades associated with the Devers-Garnet-Windpark-Banning-Zanja 115 kV line reconfiguration. SCE states that the Amended Service Agreement reflects the increase in distribution system capacity made available to Whitewater and the change in the point of delivery which will occur upon the in-service date of the line reconfiguration. SCE states that copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California and Whitewater. *Comment Date:* November 14, 2003. 12. The Dayton Power and Light Company [Docket No. ER04-77-000] Take notice that on October 24, 2003, The Dayton Power and Light Company (Dayton), on behalf of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company (CG&E) and Columbus Southern Power Company

(CSP)tendered for filing an Interconnection Agreement between DP&L, CG&E, CSP and East Kentucky Power Cooperative. *Comment Date:* November 14, 2003. 13. Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-78-000] Take notice that on October 24, 2003, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (Wisconsin Electric) and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

(WPS)jointly tendered for filing:

(1)Revised rate schedule sheets in the Control Area Operations Coordination Agreement between Wisconsin Electric and WPS designated as Wisconsin Electric's Rate Schedule FERC No. 99; and

(2)a revised Control Area Operations Coordination Agreement between Wisconsin Electric and WPS designated as WPS' First Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 63. Wisconsin Electric and WPS also jointly tendered cancellation documents to terminate Wisconsin Electric's Rate Schedule FERC No. 77 and WPS' Rate Schedule No. 54. Wisconsin Electric and WPS request that the Commission waive its notice of filing requirements and allow the revised sheets in both agreements to become effective as of October 24, 2003. Wisconsin Electric and WPS also request that the Commission waive its notice of filing requirements and allow the remainder of the WPS Agreement and the cancellation documents to become effective January 1, 2001. Wisconsin Electric an WPS state that copies of this filing have been served to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. *Comment Date:* November 14, 2003. 14. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-79-000] Take notice that on October 24, 2003, the American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) tendered for filing a Facilities Agreement between Indiana Michigan Power Company and Covert Generating Company, LLC. AEPSC states that the agreement is pursuant to the AEP Companies' Open Access Transmission Service Tariff

(OATT)that has been designated as the Operating Companies of the American Electric Power System FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 6. AEP requests an effective date of October 17, 2001. AEP states that a copy of the filing was served upon Covert Generating Company, LLC and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, the Michigan Public Service Commission. *Comment Date:* November 14, 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. E3-00182 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1494-232] Grand River Dam Authority; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment October 30, 2003. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects' staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment

(EA)for Grand River Dam Authority's application for non-project use of project lands and waters for approval to permit Joe Harwood d/b/a Arrowhead Investment & Development Company to expand and modernize an existing marina from 9 existing docks with 111 boat slips and a service station to 11 docks with 175 boats slips and a new service station. The project is located on the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, on the Grand/Neshoo River in northeastern Oklahoma. The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and concludes that approval of the proposal would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to a Commission Order titled “Order Approving Non-Project Use of Project Property” issued October 23, 2003 (105 FERC ¶ 61, 100) which is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number (prefaced by P-) and 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

(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. For further information, contact Heather Campbell at

(202)502-6182. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00172 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 516-319, 321, 326, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, and 359] South Carolina Electric & Gas Company; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment October 30, 2003. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects staff has reviewed the applications for the sale of 14 parcels of project land adjacent to Lake Murray, the Saluda Hydroelectric Project impoundment, for future private development and has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment

(FEA)for the land sales. The parcels of land are located in Lexington, Saluda, and Newberry counties, South Carolina. The FEA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental effects of the proposed sale of certain tracts of land and concludes that SCE&G's proposal to sell the 14 parcels of project land for future private development, with staff recommended measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the FEA 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 for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. For further information, contact Jack Hannula by E-mail at *John.Hannula@ferc.gov* or by phone

(202)502-89. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00173 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene and Protests October 30, 2003. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Declaration of Intention. b. *Docket No:* DI04-1-000. c. *Date Filed:* October 10, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Floyd Templin, 61071 Raintree Road, Hidden River Hills, Centreville, MI 49032, telephone

(269)467-7739. e. *Name of Project:* Lake Templene Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The Lake Templene Hydroelectric Project would be located in Tps. 6 & 7 S., R. 10 W., Michigan Meridian, on the Prairie River, St. Joseph County, Michigan. The project will not occupy tribal or Federal land. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. *Applicant Contact:* John E. Fisher, Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C., 525 West Washington Avenue, South Bend, IN 46601, telephone

(574)234-3167, FAX

(574)236-1330, E-Mail *lfa@lawson-fisher.com* i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Diane M. Murray

(202)502-8838, or E-mail address: *diane.murray@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and/or motions:* December 5, 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. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Please include the docket number (DI04-1-000) on any comments or motions filed. k. *Description of Project:* The Lake Templene Hydroelectric Project would consist of:

(1)Lake Templene Reservoir and Dam;

(2)a proposed turbine/generating unit, with a total rated capacity of 100 kW attached to the dam outlet; and

(3)appurtenant facilities. The hydroelectric unit will be tied into the electric utility provided by the City of Sturgis, MI, or Consumer's Energy. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project:

(1)Would be located on a navigable waterway;

(2)would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States;

(3)would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or

(4)if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation. l. *Locations of the Application:* Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. 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, .211, .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. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. 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. E3-00167 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Extension of Time To Commence and Complete Construction and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests October 30, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Extension of Time to Commence and Complete Construction. b. *Project No:* 10395-026. c. *Date Filed:* September 29, 2003. d. *Applicant:* City of Augusta, Kentucky. e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Meldahl Hydroelectric Project is to be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Meldahl Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Bracken County, Kentucky. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Public Law 105-213 and sections 4.200c and 4.202a of the Commission's regulations. g. *Applicant Contact:* James B. Price, Meldahl Hydroelectric, LLC, P.O. Box 903, Gatlinburg, TN 37738,

(865)436-0402. h. *FERC Contact:* James Hunter,

(202)502-6086. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* December 1, 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. 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. Please include the project number (P-10395) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing a document 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 documents on that resource agency. j. *Description of Application:* The Applicant requests that the deadline for commencement of project construction be extended to July 31, 2005, as authorized by Public Law 105-213. In support of its request, the Applicant states that it has expended considerable sums on project development and is proposing an amendment of the project design that would substantially reduce the project cost. The deadline for completion of construction would also be extended. k. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov.* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits (P-10395) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOSupport@ferc.gov.* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item g. above. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. 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, .211, .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. n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. o. 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. E3-00169 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments October 30, 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.:* 12470-000. c. *Date Filed:* September 11, 2003. d. *Applicant:* City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. e. *Name of Project:* Broken Bow Re-regulating Dam Project. f. *Location:* On the Mountain Fork River, in McCurtain County, Oklahoma utilizing the Broken Bow Re-regulating Dam which is administered by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Corps). g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)—825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Mark Guthrie, City Manager, City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 210 N Broadway, Broken Bow, OK 74728,

(918)584-2885. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for Filing Comments, Protests, and Motions To Intervene:* 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 utilizing the Corps' existing Broken Bow Re-Regulating Dam would consist of:

(1)A proposed powerhouse containing a generating unit having an installed capacity of 5 megawatts,

(2)a proposed transmission line, and

(3)appurtenant facilities. Applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 20 gigawatt-hours and would be sold to a local utility. 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, .211, .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. 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 “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. 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. E3-00170 Filed 11-04-03;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, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions October 30, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Conduit Exemption. b. *Project No.:* 12473-000. c. *Date filed:* October 2, 2003. d. *Applicant:* San Diego County Water Authority. e. *Name of Project:* Olivenhain-Hodges Pumped Storage Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in San Diego County, California, on a planned water conductor system between Olivenhain Reservoir and Lake Hodges. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Timothy M. Smith, San Diego County Water Authority, 4677 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123,

(858)522-6873. i. *FERC Contact:* James Hunter,

(202)502-6086. j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. *Deadline for filing responsive documents:* The Commission directs, pursuant to Section 4.34(b) of the Regulations ( *see* Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission by November 28, 2003. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission by December 15, 2003. 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. 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. l. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:

(1)A pump-generating station near the west shoreline of Lake Hodges, 75 feet by 74 feet at grade and a 30-foot-long, 15-foot-wide, 25-foot-high structure above grade,

(2)two pump-generating units, each with a rated capacity of 20 megawatts, and

(3)bypass facilities consisting of a pressure control valve in the station and 24-inch-diameter piping connecting to the penstock and one of the draft tubes. The average annual energy production would be 53 gigawatt hours. m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits (P-12473) 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 review and reproduction at the address in item h. above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. 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. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. q. All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,” “COMPETING APPLICATION,” “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 protesting or intervening; 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies required 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, Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00171 Filed 11-04-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [TRI-2003-0001; FRL 6723-4] Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-to-Know; Notice of On-Line Dialogue AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability; request for public comment. SUMMARY: EPA will hold an on-line public dialogue on options for reducing the burden on the regulated industry associated with the Toxics Release Inventory

(TRI)program. This dialogue serves as Phase 2 of the national Stakeholder Dialogue that the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)has been conducting with the public on various TRI issues; Phase 1 was launched in September 2002. EPA is seeking suggestions and ideas on a number of burden reduction options including, but not limited to: establishing higher reporting thresholds for small businesses or for certain classes of facilities or chemicals; modifying the eligibility requirements of the Form A Certification Statement to expand its use; creating a new form allowing facilities meeting certain criteria to certify to no significant change in reporting in the current year as measured against a designated baseline year; and using range codes in Section 8 of the Form R. EPA is also soliciting comments on potential enhancements to its TRI-ME reporting software. Instructions for participating in the on-line dialogue are posted at EPA's TRI Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/tri/programs/stakeholders/outreach.htm.* Through this notice EPA is announcing the availability of a paper which is intended to provide background on a number of burden reduction options and help focus stakeholder discussion. DATES: The Stakeholder Dialogue comment process, identified by the Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001, will be held until January 5, 2004. ADDRESSES: The Stakeholder Dialogue Paper will be accessible via the Internet at *http://www.epa.gov/tri/programs/stakeholders/outreach.htm.* Comments, identified by Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001, may be submitted by these methods: electronically to EDOCKET at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket* (EPA's preferred method) or the U.S. Government's online rulemaking Web site at *http://www.regulations.gov;* e-mailed to *oei.docket@epa.gov;* delivered to EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20004; or mailed to Office of Environmental Information Docket, Mail Code: 28221T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Follow the detailed instructions in Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Reisman, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information, Office of Information Analysis and Access, Toxics Release Inventory Program Division; telephone number:

(202)566-0751; fax number:

(202)566-0727; e-mail: *reisman.larry@epa.gov.* For general information on the Toxics Release Inventory contact the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Hotline at

(800)424- 9346 or

(703)412-9810, TDD

(800)553-7672, *http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hotline.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does This Notice Apply to Me? You may be interested in this notice if you use data collected under EPCRA section 313, or if you manufacture, process, or otherwise use any of the EPCRA section 313 chemicals and you are required to report annually to EPA their environmental releases and other waste management quantities. Potentially affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to: Category Examples of potentially interested entities Public Environmental groups, community groups, researchers. Industry SIC major group codes 10 (except 1011, 1081, and 1094), 12 (except 1241), 20 through 39, 4911 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce), 4931 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce), 4939 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating electricity for distribution in commerce), 4953 (limited to facilities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, subtitle C, 42 U.S.C. section 6921 *et seq.* ), 5169, 5171, or 7389 (limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvents recovery services on a contract or fee basis). Federal Government Federal facilities in any SIC code. This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in the table could also be affected. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. B. How Can I Get Copies of Information Associated With This Stakeholder Dialogue Process? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information

(OEI)Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is 202-566-1752. 2. Electronic Access. An electronic copy of the issue paper is available from EPA's TRI Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/tri/programs/stakeholders/outreach.htm.* You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the **Federal Register** listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.* On the Home Page select “Laws and Regulations” and then look up the entry for this document under the **Federal Register** —Environmental Documents.” You can also go directly to the **Federal Register** listings at *http://www.epa.gov/homepage/fedrgstr/.* An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EDOCKET. You may use EDOCKET at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket/* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in Docket ID No. “TRI-2003-0001”. The stakeholder issue paper and the **Federal Register** notice announcing this stakeholder dialogue are also available on the EDOCKET. Certain types of information will not be placed in the EDOCKET. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EDOCKET, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the Docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff. For additional information about EPA's electronic public docket visit EDOCKET online or see 67 FR 38102, May 31, 2002. C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may access the stakeholder dialogue issue paper, instructions for commenting on burden reduction options, and link to the electronic docket to submit and retrieve comments, from the TRI Stakeholder Outreach Web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/tri/programs/stakeholders/outreach.htm* during the time period specified in this notice. Commenters are encouraged to use the TRI Stakeholder Outreach Web site to access the issue paper and the instructions for commenting on burden reduction options. The Outreach Web site also provides a link to the EDOCKET Web site for submission of comments and viewing of all comments submitted. To assist in the organization of all comments received, commenters are asked to state in the beginning of their comments the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed. If your comment addresses more than one of the options in the stakeholder paper, please indicate in the beginning of your comment the number associated with each of the options addressed. The stakeholder paper has 6 options. Option 6 requests comment on options not specifically discussed in the stakeholder paper. The stakeholder paper also requests comment on the ongoing Toxics Release Inventory—Made Easy (TRI-ME) software. If your comment addresses this software, please state in the beginning of your comment that it addresses “TRI-ME.” You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To avoid unnecessary duplication of comments, please submit your comments through only one method of delivery. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked “late.” EPA is not required to consider these late comments. 1. *Electronically.* If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD-ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD-ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. a. *EDOCKET.* Go directly to EPA Dockets at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket,* and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. To access EPA's electronic public docket from the EPA Internet Home Page, select “Information Sources,” “Dockets,” and “EPA Dockets.” Once in the system, select “search,” and then key in Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001. Please state in the beginning of the comment the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed by the comment. The system is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. b. *E-mail.* Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to *oei.docket@epa.gov,* Attention Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001. Please state in the beginning of the comment the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed by the comment. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an “anonymous access” system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the Docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. c. *Disk or CD-ROM.* You may submit comments on a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. Please state in the beginning of the comment the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed by the comment. These electronic submissions will be accepted in MS Word, WordPerfect, or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. *By Mail.* Send your comments to: Office of Environmental Information Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001. Please state in the beginning of the comment the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed by the comment. 3. *By Hand Delivery or Courier.* Deliver your comments to: EPA Docket Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20004, telephone: 202-566-1744, Attention Docket ID No. TRI-2003-0001. Please state in the beginning of the comment the specific burden reduction option(s) being addressed by the comment. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.B.1. D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency? Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. Commenters wishing to submit proprietary information for consideration must clearly distinguish such information from other comments and clearly label it as CBI. Send submissions containing such proprietary information directly to the following address only, and not to the public docket, to ensure that proprietary information is not inadvertently placed in the docket: Attention: OEI Document Control Officer, Mail Code: 2822T, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC, 20460. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD-ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is CBI). The EPA will disclose information claimed as CBI only to the extent allowed by the procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD-ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. II. Background EPA initiated a Stakeholder Dialogue process in September 2002, to identify improvements to the Toxics Release Inventory

(TRI)and to develop opportunities to reduce the burden on reporting facilities. A primary goal of this effort by EPA is to reduce burden associated with TRI reporting while at the same time continuing to provide valuable information to the public consistent with the goals and statutory requirements of the TRI program. While the TRI program has been very successful, EPA is continuing to seek ways to improve the program. Given the community focus of the TRI program and the broad and varied uses of the TRI data, it is important that EPA receive input from all stakeholders—the states, the reporting community and other businesses, community and environmental groups, researchers, and the public. Phase 1 took place in the fall of 2002 and focused on the reporting, collecting, processing, and annual release of the TRI data. Specifically, EPA sought comment on ways to:

(1)Improve the compliance assistance provided by the TRI program, both at Headquarters and in the Regions, to aid the reporting community;

(2)streamline the collection and processing of the 90,000 TRI forms that EPA receives annually; and

(3)improve the materials, including the context, documents and tools, that EPA develops for its annual public release of the TRI data to support their use and analysis of the data. EPA has received approximately 200 comments and has implemented several of the suggestions. EPA continues to examine ways to further improve TRI data processing, data release, and compliance assistance in light of the comments received. Phase 2 of the stakeholder dialogue will focus on reducing the burden associated with the TRI reporting requirements. EPA is looking to more fully explore these broadly outlined options with the intention of identifying a specific burden reduction initiative that effectively lessens the burden on facilities but at the same time ensures that TRI continues to provide communities with the same high level of significant chemical release and other waste management information. Specifically, comment is being requested on a number of options such as: Higher reporting thresholds for small business; expanded use of the Form A Certification Statement; a new, “no significant change” certification statement; and the application of range codes to Section 8 of the Form R. EPA is also engaged in an effort to improve its award-winning Toxics Release Inventory—Made Easy software, and is soliciting comments on specific enhancements that would reduce the burden of TRI reporting. The stakeholder paper describing these and other options for burden reduction is posted on the TRI Web site and is intended to provide background and help focus the stakeholder discussion. Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on any of the specific options discussed in the paper, or as the paper states, stakeholders may comment on options not discussed in the paper. While the Agency is genuinely interested in pursuing burden reduction, the mere inclusion of an option in this paper does not mean that the Agency has already determined the option to be technically, practically, and legally feasible. Instead, each option included in this paper is intended to encourage thoughtful comment that develops a meaningful burden reduction initiative that is technically, practically, and legally feasible. Dated: October 30, 2003. Elaine G. Stanley, Director, Office of Information Analysis and Access. [FR Doc. 03-27850 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am]

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