Fed. Reg. Notices — Notice; request for public comment

BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL04-11-000] CAlifornians for Renewable Energy, Inc., (CARE), Complainant, v. Calpine Energy Services, L.P., and the California Department of Water Resources, Respondents; Notice of Complaint October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 20, 2003, CAlifornians for Renewable Energy, Inc.

(CARE)(Complainant) submitted a complaint against Calpine, a seller of long term contracts to the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR), a buyer, collectively (Respondents) alleging that the prices, terms, and conditions of such contracts are unjust and unreasonable, Calpine and CDWR failed to file their rates pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), they abrogate the terms and conditions under their revised contract 2 product 1 requiring performance on specific construction milestones, to provide timely status reports and, to the extent applicable, are not in the public interest. Complainant alleges that Respondents obtained the prices, terms, and conditions in the contracts through the exercise of market power, in violation of the FPA, and that the rates charged do not serve the “public interest” under the FPA and are in fact unduly preferential and discriminatory against third party customers, and impose an “excessive burden” on these customers among whom are CARE's members who CARE is representing. Complaint alleges Respondents' actions are causing injury to the citizens and ratepayers, including CARE's members that CARE is representing. CARE states that copies of this filing were served upon Respondents and other interested parties. 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

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(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 10, 2003. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00650 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-32-000] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 12, 2003, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company (CEGT), 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002-5231, filed in Docket No. CP04-32-000 an application pursuant to CEGT's blanket authority granted on September 1, 1982, at Docket No. CP82-401-000. CEGT notes that its initial blanket authority was amended on February 10, 1983, in Docket Nos. CP82-384-000 and CP82-384-001. CEGT's application requests for authorization to abandon by sale and transfer certain above ground facilities in Oklahoma, all as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Lawrence O. Thomas, Director-Rates & Regulatory, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company, P.O. Box 21734, Shreveport, Louisiana 71151, at

(318)429-2804. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.fed.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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(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 855.214) 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:* February 2, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00635 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-59-001] Chandeleur Pipe Line Company; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 11, 2003, Chandeleur Pipe Line Company (Chandeleur) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, 2nd Substitute Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 5, with an effective date of January 1, 2004. Chandeleur states that the filing is being made to support an adjustment to its Fuel and Line Loss Allowance effective January 1, 2004. 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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(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. E3-00647 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-38-001] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 15, 2003, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, bearing a proposed effective date of November 30, 2003: Fourth Revised Sheet No. 100 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 105 Sixth Revised Sheet No. 116 Original Sheet No. 116A Fourth Revised Sheet No. 130 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 166 Seventh Revised Sheet No. 295 Columbia states that on October 31, 2003, it made a filing with the Commission in Docket No. RP04-38 to allow shippers the ability to separate previously combined service agreements. Columbia states that on November 28, 2003, the Commission approved the filing effective November 30, 2003, subject to certain modifications. Columbia states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all firm customers, interruptible customers and affected 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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(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. E3-00645 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP95-408-055] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 15, 2003, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets, bearing a proposed effective date of January 1, 2004: Sixty-sixth Revised Sheet No. 25 Sixty-sixth Revised Sheet No. 26 Sixty-sixth Revised Sheet No. 27 Thirtieth Revised Sheet No. 30A Columbia states that this filing is being submitted pursuant to Stipulation I, Article I, Section E, True-up Mechanism, of the Settlement (Settlement) in Docket No. RP95-408 *et al.* , approved by the Commission on April 17, 1997 (79 FERC ¶61,044 (1997)). Columbia states that under the approved section of the Settlement, Columbia is required to true-up its collections pursuant to the Settlement Component for 12-month periods commencing November 1, 1996 and ending October 31, 2004. The seventh 12-month period (Period VII) ended October 31, 2003. Columbia further states it is making this true-up filing in compliance with the Settlement to return a net over-recovery of $3,250,607 for Period VII, which includes interest and the true-up of the Period VI Settlement Component adjustment, through an adjustment to the Settlement Component of the base rates for the period January 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004. Columbia states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all firm customers, interruptible customers, and affected 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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(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. E3-00648 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-39-001] Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 15, 2003, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, bearing a proposed effective date of November 30, 2003: Second Revised Sixth Revised Sheet No. 39 Second Revised Sixth Revised Sheet No. 46 Original Sheet No. 46.01 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 154 Columbia Gulf states that on October 31, 2003, it made a filing with the Commission in Docket No. RP04-39 to allow shippers the ability to combine multiple service agreements under the same rate schedule into a single service agreement and to separate previously combined service agreements as necessary. Columbia Gulf states that the instant filing is in compliance with the Commission's Order issued on November 28, 2003, effective November 30, 2003, subject to certain modifications. Columbia Gulf states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all firm customers, interruptible customers and affected 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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(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. E3-00646 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-107-000] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 12, 2003, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC (KMIGT) tendered for filing its annual reconciliation filing pursuant to Section 35 of its General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1-B. KMIGT has served copies of this filing upon all jurisdictional customers, interested State Commissions, and other interested parties. 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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(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. E3-00642 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL02-111-008] Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Application October 23, 2003. Take notice that on October 17, 2003, pursuant to the Commission's October 14, 2003 Order in Docket No. EL02-111-000, the GridAmerica Companies and the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted for filing revised tariff sheets reflecting revisions to the effective date component of the previously proposed revisions to its Tariff filed on August 22, 2003 to eliminate certain of the inter-RTO Regional Through and Out Rates. The Midwest ISO has also requested waiver of the service requirements set forth in 18 CFR 385.2010. 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 ISO also states that the filing has been electronically posted on the Midwest ISO's Website at *http://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. 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

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(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 7, 2003. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00651 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ES03-42-001] NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice Of Application December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 12, 2003, NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NewCorp) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking an amendment to prior authority granted in Docket No. ES03-42-000 to include authorization for a loan to NewCorp from its parent company, Cap Rock Energy Corporation, in an amount of $5,962,000. NewCorp 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 “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:* December 24, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00636 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-507-002] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 12, 2003, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of Northern Border Pipeline Company's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to become effective July 1, 2003: Second Substitute Fifth Revised Sheet No. 272 Second Substitute Original Sheet No. 272A Substitute Original Sheet No. 272A.01 Northern Border states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order at Docket No. RP03-507-001 dated November 18, 2003, 105 FERC ¶ 61,228, wherein the Commission directed Northern Border to file revised tariff sheets consistent with the conditions as discussed in the body of the Order. Northern Border states that copies of this filing have been sent to all of Northern Border's contracted shippers and interested state regulatory 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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(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. E3-00641 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. GT02-38-008] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 15, 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 February 23, 2003: 3 Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 285 2 Substitute Original Sheet No. 285B Northern states that it is filing the above-referenced tariff sheets in compliance with the Commission's November 18, 2003 Order, relating to creditworthiness tariff provisions. 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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(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. E3-00637 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2105-089] Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice Granting Late Intervention December 18, 2003. On December 26, 2002, the Commission issued a notice of application accepted for filing and soliciting motions to intervene and protests for the Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric Project 2105, located in the vicinity of the community of Chester, Plumas County, California. The notice established June 20, 2003, as the deadline for filing motions to intervene. On September 10, 2003, the Anglers Committee Against Artificial Whitewater filed a late motion to intervene. Granting the motion to intervene will not unduly delay or disrupt the proceeding, or prejudice other parties to it. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 214, 1 the motion to intervene filed by the Anglers Committee against Artificial Whitewater is granted, subject to the Commission's rules and regulations. 1 18 CFR 385.214 (2003). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00639 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP01-67-001] Southwest Gas Storage Company; Notice of Motion To Vacate December 18, 2003. On December 9, 2003, Southwest Gas Company (Southwest), filed in Docket No. CP01-67-001 a motion to vacate, in part, the certificated authority previously granted by an Order issued in Docket No. CP01-67-000 which permitted Southwest to abandon, by removal, and replace certain pipeline facilities and recomplete five existing injection/withdrawal wells at its Howell Storage Field in Livingston County, Michigan, all as more fully set forth in the motion which is 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” (formerly “FERRIS”) 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. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to William Grygar, Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, P. O. Box 4967, Houston, Texas, at

(713)989-7000. 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. 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. 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. *Comment Date:* January 9, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00649 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-359-019] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rates December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 15, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for a copy of the executed Rate Schedule FT service agreements with Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia

(MEAG)that contain the negotiated rates for firm transportation service under Phase II of Transco's Momentum Expansion Project. Transco states that the effective dates of these negotiated rate transactions are February 1, 2004 for MEAG and May 1, 2004 for Atmos. Transco states that copies of the filing are being mailed to its affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 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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(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. E3-00633 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-30-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Application December 18, 2003. Take notice that on December 12, 2003, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco), P.O. Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251, filed an application in Docket No. CP04-30-000 pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Part 157(A) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Regulations (Commission), for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Transco's construction and operation of certain facilities at Compressor Station No. 140 (Station 140) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina to comply with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to David LaGroue, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251-1396,

(713)215-2721. 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” (FERRIS). 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. *Comment Date:* January 9, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00634 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-108-000] Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing Take notice that on December 11, 2003, Tuscarora Gas Transmission Company (Tuscarora) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets, effective as of January 17, 2004: Third Revised Sheet No. 1 Sixth Revised Sheet No. 37C First Revised Sheet No. 37D First Revised Sheet No. 100 Tuscarora states that the purpose of this filing is to reflect on revised tariff sheets all of the tariff modifications previously accepted in two letter orders issued on November 18, 2003, in Docket Nos. RP00-487 and RP01-14, and in Docket No. RP04-28. Tuscarora states that copies of the filing were mailed to all affected customers of Tuscarora and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 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. E3-00643 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12063-001] Little Wood River; Ranch II Hydro; Notice of Paper Scoping and Soliciting Scoping Comments December 18, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Original Minor License. b. *Project No.:* 12063-001. c. *Date filed:* October 17, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Mr. William Arkoosh. e. *Name of Project:* Little Wood River Ranch II Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Little Wood River, near the Town of Shoshone, Lincoln County, Idaho. No lands of the United States would be affected. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* William Arkoosh, 2005 Highway 26, Gooding, Idaho 83330,

(208)934-5387. i. *FERC Contact:* Gaylord Hoisington,

(202)502-6032, *gaylord.hoisington@FERC.gov* . j. Deadline for filing scoping comments is January 20, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Scoping comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site, *http://www.ferc.gov* , under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of the Project:* The proposed new run-of-river project would consist of:

(1)A 10-foot-high, 220-foot-long rock rubble diversion dam;

(2)a 2,800-foot-long open feeder canal;

(3)a concrete intake structure having two parallel 5-foot-diameter, 250-foot-long steel penstocks;

(4)a 60-foot-long, 20-foot-wide, 25-foot-high concrete and steel power house containing two hydraulic Francis turbines with a total installed capacity of 1,500 kilowatts;

(5)a 3,500-foot-long tailrace channel;

(6)a 10,500-foot-long, 12.5-kilovolt transmission line;

(7)an access road and

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

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

(EA)for the project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. At this time, the Commission staff do not propose to conduct any formal public or agency meetings or an on-site visit. Instead, we will solicit comments, recommendations, information, and alternatives by conducting paper scoping through issuing this scoping document. Copies of the scoping document outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of the scoping document are 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, contact FERC Online Support at *FERConline@ferc.gov* or toll-free at (866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact (202)502-8659. As part of scoping the staff will:

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

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

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

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

(5)identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. Consequently, interested entities are requested to file with the Commission any data and information concerning environmental resources and land uses in the project area and the subject project's impacts to the aforementioned. o. The tentative schedule for preparing the Little Wood River Ranch II EA is: Major milestone Target date Ready for Environmental Analysis Notice February 2004 EA Issued May 2004 Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00638 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions December 18, 2003. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New Major License. b. *Project No.:* 382-026. c. *Date filed:* February 26, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Southern California Edison Company. e. *Name of Project:* Borel Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Kern River near the town of Bodfish, Kern County, California. The canal intake for the project is located on approximately 188 acres of Sequoia National Forest Service lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Nino J. Mascolo, Senior Attorney, Southern California Edison Co., 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, P.O. Box 800, Rosemead, California 91770. i. *FERC Contact:* Emily Carter at

(202)502-6512 or *Emily.Carter@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions:* 60 days from the issuance of this notice. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “eLibrary” link. k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis. l. The existing Borel Hydroelectric Project (Project) consists of:

(1)A 158-foot long, 4-foot-high concrete diversion dam with fishway;

(2)a 61-foot-long intake structure with three 10- by 10-foot radial gates;

(3)a canal inlet structure consisting of a canal intake, trash racks, and a sluice gate;

(4)a flowline with a combined total length of 1,985 feet of tunnel, 1,651feet of steel Lennon flume, 3,683 feet of steel siphon, and 51,835 feet of concrete-lined canal;

(5)four steel penstocks—penstocks 1 and 2 are 526 feet long and 565 feet long, respectively with varying diameters between 42 and 60 inches, and penstocks 3 and 4 each have a 60-inch-diameter and extend 622 feet at which point they wye together to form a single 84-inch-diameter, 94-foot-long penstock;

(6)a powerhouse with two 3,000-kW generators and one 6,000-kW generator for a total installed capacity of 12,000 kW or 12 MW; and

(7)other appurtenant facilities. The Project has no storage capability and relies on water releases from Lake Isabella made by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Public notice of the filing of the initial development application, which has already been given, established the due date for filing competing applications or notices of intent. Under the Commission's regulations, any competing development application must be filed in response to and in compliance with public notice of the initial development application. No competing applications or notices of intent may be filed in response to this notice. All filings must

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

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

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

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00640 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-12-000] Florida Gas Transmission Company; Notice Of Technical Conference December 18, 2003. The Commission, in its order of October 31, 2003 in the referenced docket directed that a technical conference be held to address proposals by Florida Gas Transmission Company

(FGT)regarding shipper reconversion to Rate Schedule SFTS and minimum nominations under Rate Schedule NNTS. 1 1 105 FERC ¶ 61,171 (2003), at p. Take notice that a technical conference will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at 9 a.m., in a room to be designated at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. All interested parties are permitted to attend. For further information please contact: Andrea Hilliard at

(202)502-8288 or Frank Sparber at

(202)502-8335. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E3-00644 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7602-7] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; In Re: Old Colony Railroad Superfund Site, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for recovery of past response costs concerning the Old Colony Railroad Superfund Site in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with the following settling parties: Karl Fisher, Edith Fisher and West Union Corporation. In the settlement, which is based upon inability-to-pay, the Settling Parties have agreed to provide EPA access to certain site property to conduct any further investigation or response action as may be necessary, and to place, or to cooperate in the placement, of institutional controls on certain site property as may be determined by EPA to be necessary. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the settling parties pursuant to section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a). For thirty

(30)days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection with the Regional Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode RCG, Boston, Massachusetts (U.S. EPA Docket No. CERCLA 01-2003-0039). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 28, 2004. ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement is available for public inspection with the Regional Docket Clerk, One Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Ronald Gonzalez, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode SES, Boston, Massachusetts 02214,

(617)918-1786. Comments should reference the Old Colony Railroad Superfund Site, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts and EPA Docket No. 01-2003-0039 and should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode RCG, Boston, Massachusetts 02214. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Gonzalez, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Mailcode SES, Boston, Massachusetts 02214,

(617)918-1786. Dated: December 5, 2003. Susan Studlien, Director, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration. [FR Doc. 03-31870 Filed 12-24-03; 8:45 am]

Notices. Notice; request for public comment