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BILLING CODE 5001-06-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-62-000] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Penalty Revenue Credit Report November 25, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing a refund report showing penalty revenues that will be refunded, with interest, to the Customers upon approval by the Commission. MRT states that copies of its filing have been served upon all of its 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 Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Intervention and Protest Date:* December 3, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00426 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP95-408-054] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Refund Report November 25, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia Gas) tendered for filing a report on the flow-back to customers of funds received from insurance carriers for environmental costs attributable to Columbia Gas' Docket No. RP95-408 settlement period. Columbia Gas states that it allocated such recoveries among customers based on terms of the Docket No. RP95-408 Phase II Settlement which states that customer allocations shall be based on customers' actual contributions to Remediation Program collections for the most recent February 1-January 31 period. Columbia Gas states further that it provided a copy of the report to all customers who received a share of the environmental insurance recoveries and all state commissions whose jurisdiction includes the location of any such recipient. 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 on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. 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. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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* : December 3, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00422 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP91-160-031] Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Refund Report November 25, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) filed to report on the flow-back to customers of funds received from insurance carriers for environmental costs pursuant to Article I(A)(2)(d) of its Docket No. RP91-160 settlement. Columbia Gulf states that it allocated such recoveries among customers based on their fixed cost responsibility for services rendered on the Columbia Gulf system during the period December 1, 1991 through October 31, 1994, the period of the Docket No. RP91-160 settlement. Columbia Gulf states further that it provided a copy of the report to all customers who received a share of the environmental insurance recoveries and all state commissions whose jurisdiction includes the location of any such recipient. 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 on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. 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. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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:* December 3, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00427 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-336-023] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the following tariff sheets with an effective date of December 1, 2003: First Revised Sheet No. 113E Third Revised Sheet No. 119 Third Revised Sheet No. 120 Original Sheet No. 121 Reserved Sheet Nos. 122-124 Eighth Revised Sheet No. 214 El Paso states that these tariff sheets implement the pro forma tariff provisions accepted by the Commission as part of El Paso's reserve capacity pool settlement at Docket No. RP00-336-021. 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. E3-00434 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-66-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 21, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of January 1, 2004. El Paso states that these tariff sheets remove the risk sharing and revenue crediting provisions that are due to terminate as of the end of this year. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00436 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR04-4-000] Enogex Inc.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval November 25, 2003. Take notice that on November 17, 2003, Enogex Inc. (Enogex) tendered for filing a revised fuel tracker for its Enogex System for Fuel Year 2004 as calculated under the terms of Enogex's filed fuel tracker. Enogex seeks an effective date of January 1, 2004. Enogex states that it is serving notice of the filing and the revised fuel percentage on all current shippers. Pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2)(ii), if the Commission does not act within 150 days of the date of this filing, the rates will be deemed to be fair and equitable and not in excess of an amount which interstate pipelines would be permitted to charge for similar transportation service. The Commission may, prior to the expiration of the 150 day period, extend the time for action or institute a proceeding to afford parties an opportunity for written comments and for the oral presentation of views, data, and arguments. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or 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 with the Secretary of the Commission on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This petition for rate approval is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. 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(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Intervention and Protest Date:* December 10, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00424 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-47-003] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 19, 2003, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 2004, to become effective May 1, 2003. On October 20, 2003 Gulf South filed tariff sheets to comply with the Commission's October 3, 2003, Order. Gulf South states that it has determined that section 13.12 was inadvertently deleted in its October 20, 2003, filing and is making this filing to correct this error. 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. E3-00435 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-67-000] NGO Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 21, 2003, NGO Transmission, Inc. (NGO Transmission) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of November 22, 2003. NGO Transmission states that the purpose of the filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued on October 27, 2003, in Docket Nos. CP03-296-000 and CP03-298-000. 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 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00437 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-398-004] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing November 25, 2003. Take notice that on November 21, 2003, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), tendered for filing in its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of November 1, 2003: Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 125A Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 226 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 227 Third Revised Sheet No. 228 Original Sheet No. 228A First Revised Sheet No. 229 Eighth Revised Sheet No. 252 Eighth Revised Sheet No. 267 Substitute Original Sheet No. 267A Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 268 Sixth Revised Sheet No. 269 Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 285 Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 285A Substitute Fifth Revised Sheet No. 297 Northern states that the filing is being made in compliance with the Commission's order issued on October 31, 2003 in this proceeding, related to tariff provisions with respect to the technical conference in Northern's on going rate case proceeding. Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested State Commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 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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(NGA)as amended, for authorization to reduce the maximum allowable operating pressure

(MAOP)on its pipeline in Upton and Midland Counties, Texas, under Northern's blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82-401-000 pursuant to section 7 of the NGA, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Northern proposes to reduce the MAOP of the 24-inch Plymouth to Spraberry pipeline in Texas to 550 psig from the currently authorized MAOP of 705 psig. Northern states that the pipeline has historically operated at 640 psig and has determined that the reduced psig would be sufficient to meet its contractual firm obligations. It is asserted that the reduction in MAOP would reduce the risk of a potential failure on the pipeline. Northern states that an inspection of the pipeline revealed indications of corrosion, and Northern determined that reducing the MAOP would be the best way to avoid problems in the future. Northern proposes to reduce the MAOP by adjusting regulators located at the abandoned Plymouth station and at the Spraberry station and asserts that no construction would be required. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Michael T. Loeffler, Director, Certificates and Community Relations, at

(402)398-7103, or Bret Fritch, Senior Regulatory Analyst, at

(402)398-7140. 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” 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 FERC *OnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free at

(866)206-3676, or, for TTY, contact

(NGA)as amended, for authorization to reduce the maximum allowable operating pressure

(402)398-7103, or Bret Fritch, Senior Regulatory Analyst, at

(402)398-7140. 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” 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 FERC *OnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free at

(866)206-3676, or, for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. 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 intervenors to file electronically. Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 45 days after issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to section 157.205 of the Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefor, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. *Comment Date* : January 12, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00450 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EL04-26-000; QF85-311-004; QF86-734-006] Sithe Energies, Inc.; Acme POSDEF Partners, L.P.; LUZ Solar Partners III, Ltd.; Notice of Initiation of Proceeding November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, the Commission issued an order in the above-referenced proceedings initiating a proceeding to determine whether Sithe Energies, Inc.'s ownership interests in two generation facilities affect their status as qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. 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. *Comment Date:* December 5, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00431 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP93-109-020] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Filing of Refund Report November 26, 2003. Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing pursuant to Article III, Paragraph D of the Stipulation and Agreement dated January 31, 2001, in Docket No. RP93-109-017, its refund report of environmental proceeds received from third-party insurers. Article III states that Southern Star will allocate its pass-through of third-party environmental proceeds, if any, to Southern Star's customers based on firm reservation revenues during the 12 ending September 30. Southern Star states that it is filing its report of third-party insurance proceeds received during the twelve months ended September 30, 2003. Southern Star states that due to the fact that it received no environmental proceeds during this twelve-month period, there will be no refunds made this year. Southern Star states that a copy of its filing was served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions, as well as all parties on the Commission's 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 on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. 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. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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:* December 4, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00438 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-25-000, et al.] MEP Pleasant Hill Operating, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings November 25, 2003. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. MEP Pleasant Hill Operating, LLC; MEP Investments, LLC; Aquila Merchant Services, Inc.; Calpine Corporation; Calpine Energy Services, L.P. [Docket No. EC04-25-000] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, MEP Pleasant Hill Operating, LLC (MEP Operating), MEP Investments, LLC (MEP Investments), Aquila Merchant Services, Inc. (AMS), Calpine Corporation (Calpine), and Calpine Energy Services, L.P.

(CES)(collectively the Applicants), filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application for approval pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Section 33 of the Commission's regulations for the Applicants' disposition of

(1)MEP Investments' interest in MEP Pleasant Hill, LLC to Calpine or its affiliate, and

(2)AMS's interests as seller under certain power sales agreements to CES. Applicants state that the filing has been served on all state public utilities commission in affected states, specifically Missouri and Kansas. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 2. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. EL03-38-002] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted for filing amended and executed Service Agreements for Long-Term Firm Transmission Service between the Midwest ISO and

(1)Cargill Power Markets, LLC (Cargill) and

(2)Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc. (Conectiv), pursuant to the Commission's October 24, 2003 Letter Order issued in Docket No. EL03-38-001. The Midwest ISO states that it has served a copy of its filing on each person whose name is listed on the official service list maintained by the Secretary in this proceeding. The Midwest ISO also 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. In addition, 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 states that it will provide hard copies to any interested parties upon request. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 3. CPV Milford, LLC [Docket No. EG04-20-000] On November 24, 2003, CPV Milford, LLC (CPV Milford) filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Section 32 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended, and Part 365 of the Commission's regulations. CPV Milford, a Delaware limited liability company, states that it will be engaged directly and exclusively in the business of operating all or part of one or more eligible facilities located in Milford, Connecticut. CPV Milford further states that the eligible facilities consist of an approximate 544 MW natural gas fired electric generation plant and related interconnection facilities and the output of the eligible facilities will be sold at wholesale. *Comment Date:* December 12, 2003. 4. Quark Power L.L.C. [Docket No. ER97-2374-014] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, Quark Power L.L.C. (Quark) tendered for filing notification of a change in status reflecting a departure from the characteristics that the Commission relied upon in approving market-based pricing for Quark. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 5. Green Power Partners I LLC [Docket No. ER04-153-001] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, Green Power Partners I LLC (Green Power) submitted for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an amendment to its November 3, 2003 filing requesting acceptance of a rate schedule pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act and Section 35.12 of the regulations of the Commission. Green Power requests that the rate schedule attached to the amended filing be designated as Green Power Rate Schedule FERC No. 3, and become effective on the date, if any, the Green Power's wind generation facility is no longer a qualifying facility. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 6. Xcel Energy Services Inc. [Docket No. ER04-201-000] Take notice that on November 19, 2003 Xcel Energy Services, Inc. (XES), on behalf of Public Service Company of Colorado (PSC), submitted for filing a Notice of Cancellation of a Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement between Public Service Company of Colorado and the City of Glendale. XES requests that the cancellation become effective as of the date of this filing. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 7. Tucson Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER04-204-000] Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Tucson Electric Power Company

(TEP)filed an Interconnection and Operating Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Interconnection and Operating Agreement, between Springerville Unit 3 Holding LLC and TEP (collectively, Interconnection Agreement) under TEP's Open Access Transmission Tariff. TEP requests an effective date of October 21, 2003 for the Interconnection Agreement. TEP states that it has served a copy of the filing on Springerville Unit 3 Holding LLC. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 8. Public Service Company of New Hampshire [Docket No. ER04-205-000] Take notice that on November 18, 2003, Public Service Company of New Hampshire

(PSNH)tendered for filing Rate Schedule FERC No. 187, a Delivery Services and Interconnection Agreement with Vermont between PSNH and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NHEC). PSNH requests an effective date of January 1, 2004. PSNH states that a copy of this filing was mailed to NHEC, the Office of Attorney General for the State of New Hampshire, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of Consumer Advocate for the State of New Hampshire. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 9. Western Systems Power Pool, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-206-000] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, the Western Systems Power Pool, Inc.

(WSPP)submitted changes to the WSPP Agreement intended to update or clarify certain provisions of the Agreement. The WSPP seeks an effective date of February 1, 2004 for these changes. WSPP states that copies of the transmittal letter have been served on all state commissions within the United States. NSPP states that the filing has been posted on the WSPP homepage ( *www.wspp.org* ) thereby providing notice to all WSPP members. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 10. Entergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-207-000] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, Entergy Services, Inc., (Entergy) on behalf of the Entergy Operating Companies, tendered for filing proposed revisions to Section 11 of its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). Entergy states that it specifically, as required by Entergy Services, Inc., 104 FERC ¶ 61,329 (2003), refiled Section 11.3.3, as well as related portions of Sections 11.1 and 11.3.5 of its OATT, in order to clarify when Entergy may require an existing transmission customer to increase previously provided financial assurances which have become insufficient with respect to their ability to protect Entergy against the risk of non-payment because of a transmission customer's increased purchases of transmission services. Entergy requests an effective date of November 20, 2003. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 11. Citigroup Energy Inc. [ Docket No. ER04-208-000] On November 19, 2003, Citigroup Energy Inc.

(CEI)petitioned the Commission for an order:

(1)Accepting CEI's proposed FERC rate schedule for market-based rates;

(2)granting waiver of certain requirements under Subparts B and C of Part 35 of the regulations;

(3)granting the blanket approvals normally accorded sellers permitted to sell at market-based rates; and

(4)granting waiver of the 60-day notice period. *Comment Date:* December 10, 2003. 12. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative [Docket No. ER04-209-000] On November 19, 2003, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (Old Dominion) filed an application under Section 205 of the Federal Power Act and Section 35.13 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations for approval of a change in the formula rate under its FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 1 (Tariff), and various administrative, non-substantive changes to the Tariff. Old Dominion requests an effective date of November 30, 2003. Old Dominion states that the filing was served upon each of its member cooperatives and the public service commissions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the states of Delaware and Maryland. *Comment Date:* December 3, 2003. 13. WPS Canada Generation, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-210-000] Take notice that on November 19, 2003, WPS Canada Generation, Inc. (WPS Canada) filed Original Sheet 2 for its Rate Schedule FERC Nos. 2 and 3, which provide for the recovery of Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service. WPS Canada requests an effective date of January 19, 2004. WPS Canada states that copies of the filing were served upon the Maine Public Service Company, the Northern Maine Independent System Administrator, Inc., and the official service list for Docket Nos. ER03-689-000, *et al* . *Comment Date:* December 10, 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

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(95)percent of the membership interests of Milford Power Company, LLC owned by the El Paso Entities from the El Paso Entities to MH LLC. The applicants request expedited consideration of the application. *Comment Date:* December 12, 2003. 2. Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Exelon Energy Company [Docket No. EC04-27-000] Take notice that on November 21, 2003, Exelon Generation Company, LLC and Exelon Energy Company (Applicants) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application, pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization to implement a corporate reorganization. Applicants state that Exelon Energy's ownership will be transferred from Exelon Enterprises Company, LLC to Exelon Generation Company, LLC. Applicants further state that the corporate reorganization will have no adverse effect on competition, rates or regulation. Applicants request expedited consideration of the application. *Comment Date:* December 12, 2003. 3. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. [Docket No. EC04-28-000] Take notice that on November 24, 2003, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. filed an application, pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization to purchase, acquire or take unsecured evidences of indebtedness of its affiliate Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., maturing not more than twelve months after their date of issue up to an amount not in excess of $150 million at any one time outstanding. *Comment Date:* December 15, 2003. 4. California Power Exchange Corporation [Docket No. EL04-28-000] Take notice that on November 24, 2003, the California Power Exchange Corporation (CalPX) filed a Petition for Declaratory Order. The petition requests Commission approval for CalPX to enter into a settlement between and among CalPX, Southern California Edison Company and San Diego Gas & Electric Company regarding a billing dispute and participant account summaries. CalPX filed a petition for waiver of the filing fee for the Petition for Declaratory Order. *Comment Date:* December 15, 2003. 5. White River Electric Association, Inc. [Docket No. ER02-2001-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2003, White River Electric Association, Inc., filed a Request for Waiver of the Order No. 2001 requirement to file Electric Quarterly Reports. *Comment Date:* December 16, 2003. 6. Covanta Union, Inc. [Docket No. ER02-2001-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2003, Covanta Union, Inc., filed a Request for Waiver of the Order No. 2001 requirement to file Electric Quarterly Reports. *Comment Date:* December 16, 2003. 7. Sun River Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER02-2001-000] Take notice that on July 30, 2003, Sun River Electric Cooperative, Inc. filed a Request for Waiver of the Order No. 2001 requirement to file Electric Quarterly Reports. *Comment Date:* December 16, 2003. 8. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation [Docket No. ER03-587-006] Take notice that New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) on November 20, 2003, tendered for filing, in compliance with the Commission's order issued April 29, 2003 in Docket No. ER03-587-000, FERC Rate Schedule 105, an agreement between NYSEG and Connecticut Light & Power Company. *Comment Date:* December 11, 2003. 9. New York State Electric & Gas Corporation [Docket No. ER03-587-007] Take notice that New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) on November 20, 2003, tendered for filing in compliance with the Commission's order issued April 28, 2003 in Docket No. ER03-587-000, FERC Rate Schedule 27, an agreement between NYSEG and Massachusetts Electric Company. *Comment Date:* December 11, 2003. 10. Xcel Energy Services Inc. [Docket No. ER04-211-000] Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Xcel Energy Services, Inc. (XES), on behalf of Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), submitted for filing a Brokering Agreement for Excess Energy (Agreement) between Southwestern Public Service Company and Otter Tail Power Company. XES requests that the Agreement become effective October 16, 2003. *Comment Date:* December 11, 2003. 11. United States Department of Energy and Bonneville Power Administration [Docket No. NJ03-3-001] Take notice that on November 20, 2003, Bonneville Power Administration filed a Compliance Filing and Motion for Clarification along with a revised Open Access Transmission Tariff regarding, and in accordance with, the Order Granting Petition for Declaratory Order, Subject to the Filing of Tariff Modifications, and Granting Exemption from Filing Fee, 105 FERC ¶ 61,077, issued in this proceeding on October 21, 2003. *Comment Date:* December 11, 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. 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(EA)for the project. The project is located on American Fork Creek, near the City of American Fork, about three miles east of Highland, in Utah County, Utah. The project occupies about 28.8 acres of land within the Uinta National Forest, administered by the U.S. Forest Service

(FS)and approximately 2,000 feet of the project's flowline passes through the Timpanogos Cave National Monument, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and concludes that surrendering the project, with the appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. Copies of the EA are available for review in Public Reference, Room 2-A at the Commission's offices at 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the ``eLibrary'' link. For assistance, contact FERC On Line Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY contact

(202)502-8659. Any comments should be filed within 45 days from the date of this notice and should be addressed to Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please reference Project No. 696-013 on all comments. 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 ``eFiling''link. For further information, please contact Kenneth Hogan at

(202)502-8434. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00433 Filed 12-2-03; 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 November 25, 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.:* 12477-000. c. *Date filed:* October 20, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Southern Nevada Water Authority (Authority). e. *Name of Project:* Horizon Ridge Small Conduit Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the existing Horizon Ridge Rate-of-Flow Control

(ROFC)station upstream of the Horizon Ridge Reservoir in southeastern Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The Authority's water is diverted from the Colorado River at Lake Mead. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a- 825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Rodney J. Clark, Southern Nevada Water Authority, 1900 East Flamingo Road, Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV 89119,

(702)862-3428. 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 December 26, 2003. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission by January 12, 2004. 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 generating unit with a rated capacity of 605 kilowatts replacing the pressure dissipating valve in one of three pipelines in the ROFC station, and

(2)the other two pipelines in the station, to be used as bypass facilities. The average annual energy production would be 3.515 gigawatt hours. Power produced by the project would help offset the energy requirements of operating the Horizon Ridge pumping facilities. m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., 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-12477) 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. E3-00423 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests November 26, 2003. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Recommendation Adoption for Winter Minimum Flows. b. *Project No:* 405-059. c. *Date Filed:* October 15, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Susquehanna Electric Company. e. *Name of Project:* Conowingo Hydro Station. f. *Location:* On the Susquehanna River in Harford and Cecil counties in Maryland, and York and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Ron Smith, Conowingo Hydro Station, Susquehanna Electric Company, 2569 Shures Landing Road, Darlington, MD 21034-1503, 410-457-2516. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. John Novak at

(202)502-6076, or e-mail address: *John.Novak@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* December 26, 2003. k. *Description of Request:* The licensee proposes to provide a winter flow regime, during the period of December 1 through February 28, of 3500 cfs or natural river flow (whichever is lower) with cessation of flow permitted for up to six hours followed by continuous flows of 3500 cfs or inflow (whichever is lower) for a period equal to or greater than the period of no discharge. The licensee indicates a minimum winter flow has been implemented at the Conowingo Hydroelectric station since March 1994 based upon initial study results and discussion with the Maryland DNR, however the finalized report and recommendation were not previously filed with the Commission. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's 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. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 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. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *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. 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. 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. q. 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 at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00432 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM04-2-000] Rules Concerning Certification of an Electric Reliability Organization and the Establishment, Approval, and Enforcement of Electric Reliability Standards; Supplemental Notice of Conference November 24, 2003. As announced in the notice issued November 17, 2003 (as corrected November 18, 2003), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a conference on Monday, December 1, 2003, at Commission headquarters, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC, in the Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C), at 1:30 p.m. This supplemental Notice provides additional information regarding the conference. Issues for Discussion The conference will address the following topics related to ensuring the reliability of the nation's bulk power system: 1. *Interim Report: Causes of the August 14th Blackout in the United States and Canada* (“ *Blackout Report* ”), prepared by the U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force. 2. Review of the current status of institutions and practices for ensuring the reliability of the bulk power system. 3. What, if anything, the Commission should do to promote a reliable bulk power system. Format Topics 1 and 2 will consist of presentations by Commission Staff as well as invited outside speakers. Conference attendees should prepare to address topic 3 during an “open microphone” session. Remote (Internet) Listening and Viewing While the November 17, 2003 Notice indicated that the opportunity for live remote listening and viewing of the conference over the Internet would be available for a fee, the opportunity for remote listening and viewing will not be available for the conference. For additional information please contact Jonathan First, 202-502-8529 or by e-mail at *Jonathan.First@ferc.gov* or William Longenecker, 202-502-8570 or by e-mail at *William.Longenecker@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00421 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER02-2014-006, ER03-1272-000, EL03-132-000, EL02-101-000] CLECO Power LLC, Dalton Utilities, Entergy Services, Inc., Georgia Transmission Corporation, JEA, MEAG Power, Sam Rayburn G&T Electric Cooperative, Inc., South Carolina Public Service Authority, Southern Company Services, Inc., City of Tallahassee, Florida; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference November 25, 2003. The November 7, 2003 Notice of Technical Conference in this proceeding indicated that a technical conference will be held on December 8-9, 2003 at 10 a.m. This conference will be held at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Parties that will participate by phone should contact Mark Gratchen at

(202)502-6274 no later than Wednesday, December 3, 2003. The agenda includes time for open discussion and the Commission wishes to hear from all parties. If any party wishes to make a formal presentation, please contact Mark Gratchen at

(202)502-6274 no later than Wednesday, December 3, 2003. The conference will be transcribed. Transcripts will be available to view electronically under the above listed docket numbers seven days after the conference. The agenda for the technical conference is set forth in the Attachment to this notice. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Technical Conference Agenda December 8, 2003 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Discussion of Entergy's Generator Operator Limits

(GOL)Procedure Opening Comments and Introduction Entergy presentation summarizing its November 3, 2003 Report on GOLs Questions and Discussion of November 3, 2003 GOL Report This session will include a discussion of Entergy's GOL Report. Topics will be discussed in the following order: The Implementation Period Standard of Review Non-Discriminatory Application (including analytical framework, source data and results/conclusions) Availability of Transfer Capability Sufficiency of Transfer Capability (including analytical framework, source data and results/conclusions) Increased Availability of Transfer Capability (including analytical framework, source data and results/conclusions) Potential to Withhold Transfer Capability (including analytical framework, source data and results/conclusions). Intervenor Presentations Modifications to GOL Process and Summary of Parties' Positions 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.—Lunch 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.—Discussion of Entergy's Available Flowgate Capability

(AFC)Proposal Entergy presentation: Overview and steps of AFC process; differences with GOL/ATC Questions and Discussion of Entergy's AFC Proposal. Topics will be discussed in the following order: Flowgate Criteria: Identification of specific criteria to be used and justification for them. Use of existing studies to identify the base set of flowgates. Specification of and justification for criteria to be used to add and delete monitored flowgates. ( *See* Entergy's November 12, 2003 response (November response) to question no. 1 in the Division Director Letter issued in Docket No. ER03-1272-000 on October 22, 2003 (Division Director Letter).) Base case models and assumptions for AFC process and comparison to GOL process. ( *See* November response to question no. 3 in the Division Director Letter.) Importance of Response Factors in AFC process and support for Threshold level chosen by Entergy. ( *See* November response to question nos. 4, 5, and 6 in the Division Director Letter.) Transparency of process, implementation timetable and other issues. ( *See* November response to question nos. 7, 8, and 9 in the Division Director Letter.) December 9, 2003 10:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.—Continuation of Discussion on AFCs, if needed; Discussion of Entergy's Weekly Procurement Process

(WPP)• Staff Summary of the Commission Order issued in ER04-35-000 and issues raised. • Entergy's presentation on the WPP I. Overview II. Structure of WPP III. Role of Independent Oversight IV. WPP Products V. Redispatch VI. Interaction with GOLs/AFCs 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.—Lunch 1:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.—Questions and Discussion of Entergy's WPP • Topics will be discussed in the following order; the questions are intended to facilitate discussion and are not limitations to the discussion: 1. Structure of the Weekly Procurement Process—What type of entity is appropriate for managing the WPP? Which entity will manage the WPP? 2. Role of Independent Procurement Monitor (IPM)—What are the roles, functions, and responsibilities of the IPM? 3. WPP Products including redispatch 4. Effect of WPP on GOLs/AFCs—What is the effect of the WPP on transfer capabilities? 5. Future Developments— How will AFC and WPP operate within the SeTrans RTO? 3:45 p.m.-4 p.m.—Closing Remarks [FR Doc. E3-00429 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT-2002-0001; FRL-7336-8] National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (Public Law 92-463), EPA gives notice of a 2-day meeting of the National Pollution Prevention and Toxics Advisory Committee (NPPTAC). The purpose of the NPPTAC is to provide advice and recommendations to EPA regarding the overall policy and operations of the programs of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT). DATES: The meeting will be held on January 7, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and January 8, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registrations to attend the meeting, identified as NPPTAC January 2004 meeting, must be received on or before December 30, 2003. Registrations will also be accepted at the meeting. Requests to provide oral comments at the meeting, identified as NPPTAC January 2004 meeting, must be received in writing on or before December 22, 2003. Written comments, identified as NPPTAC January 2004 meeting, may be submitted at any time. Written comments received on or before December 22, 2003 will be forwarded to the NPPTAC members prior to or at the meeting. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 1201 K Street, NW., Washington, DC. For address information concerning registration, the submission of written comments, and requests to present oral comments, refer to Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* : Barbara Cunningham, Director, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Mary Hanley, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-9891; e-mail address: *npptac.oppt@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to those persons who have an interest in or may be required to manage pollution prevention and toxic chemical programs, individuals, groups concerned with environmental justice, children's health, or animal welfare, as they relate to OPPT's programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA)and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be interested in the activities of the NPPTAC. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . *To register to attend the meeting* : Pre-registration for the January 2004 NPPTAC meeting and requests for special accommodations may be made by visiting the NPPTAC web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/npptac/meetings.htm* . Registration will also be available at the meeting. Special accommodations may also be requested by calling

(202)564-9891 and leaving your name and telephone number. *To request an opportunity to provide oral comments* : You must register first in order to request an opportunity to provide oral comments at the January 2004 NPPTAC meeting. To register visit the NPPTAC web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/oppt/npptac/meetings.htm* . If you have problems downloading the registration form, please e-mail us at *npptac.oppt@epa.gov* or leave a message at

(202)564-9891. Please indicate your name and telephone number. B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification

(ID)number OPPT-2002-0001. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically related to the NPPTAC, any public comments received, and other information related to the NPPTAC. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at EPA's Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. EPA's Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. EPA's Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is

(202)566-1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is

(202)566-0280. 2. *Electronic access* . You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/* . An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets 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. 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. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the appropriate docket ID number. C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. *To submit written comments to the docket* : Identify the submission as OPPT-2002-0001 docket, NPPTAC January 2004 meeting. *Electronically* : At *http://www.epa.gov/edocket/* , search for OPPT-2002-0001, and follow the directions to submit comments. *By mail* : Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), OPPT-2002-0001, 7407T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. II. Background The proposed agenda for the NPPTAC meeting includes: The High Production Volume Challenge Program; Pollution Prevention, Risk Assessment; risk management; risk communication, and coordination with Tribes and other stakeholders. The meeting is open to the public. III. How Can I Request to Participate in this Meeting? You may register to attend the meeting by filling out the registration form according to the instructions listed under Unit I.A. Please note that registration will assist in planning adequate seating; however, members of the public can register the day of the meeting, therefore all seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Requests to provide oral comments at the meeting must be submitted in writing on or before December 22, 2003, with a registration form. Please note that time for oral comments will be 2 to 5 minutes per speaker, depending on the number of requests received. Please make sure to indicate in your registration if you require special accommodations. In order to provide special accommodations, the request should be received by December 22, 2003. You may submit written comments to the docket listed under Unit I.B. Written comments can be submitted at any time. If written comments are submitted on or before December 22, 2003, they will be provided to the NPPTAC members prior to or at the meeting. If you provide written comments at the meeting, 35 copies will be needed. Do not submit any information that is considered CBI. List of Subjects Environmental protection, NPPTAC, Pollution prevention, Toxics, Toxic chemicals, Chemical health and safety. Dated: November 21, 2003. Charles M. Auer, Director, Office of Pollution, Prevention, and Toxics [FR Doc. 03-30048 Filed 12-2-03; 8:45 am]

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