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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket No. RP02-492-004] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 7, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Original Sheet No. 640A, effective October 1, 2002. Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on December 23, 2003, which accepted subject to condition, tariff sheets filed by Algonquin on February 19, 2003, clarifying the calculation of partial day release quantities as determined using the standards promulgated by the North American Energy Standards Board.

Algonquin states that the tariff sheet filed herewith removes a proposal to add an MDTQ Overrun Charge and MDTQ Overrun Penalty in compliance with paragraph 13 of the December 23 Order. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served on all affected customers, interested State commissions, and all parties on the Commission's official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations.

All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document.

For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the eFiling link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-88 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-137-000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 5, 2004, ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 91, to become effective February 5, 2004. ANR states that it is tendering the revised tariff sheet to revise ANR's FERC Gas Tariff to include a definition of “Term of Agreement” to Section 1, Definitions, of the General Terms and Conditions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(CEGT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 456, to be effective October 1, 2003. CEGT states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued December 18, 2003 in Docket No. RP03-591-000. 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

(1)Rates applicable to firm and interruptible transportation service rendered on its system in the State of West Virginia;

(2)firm and interruptible storage rates for both Cranberry's X-1 and Raleigh Storage Fields; and

(3)a $50 low flow meter fee. These rates will be applicable to the interruptible transportation and firm and interruptible storage of natural gas under section 311(a)(2) of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA), as well as firm and interruptible transportation and storage in intrastate commerce in the State of West Virginia. 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 I the docket number field to access the document. For Assistant, call

(202)502-8222 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. *Comment Date:* January 29, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-95 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket Nos. RP00-469-007 and RP01-22-009 and RP03-177-004] East Tennessee Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on December 15, 2003, East Tennessee Natural Gas Company (East Tennessee) tendered for filing *pro forma* tariff sheets to implement segmentation on its system, as required by Order No. 637 and the Order issued on May 23, 2003, in the captioned dockets. East Tennessee states that copies of the filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested State commissions, as well as to all parties on the official service lists compiled by the Secretary. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 0426, in accordance with § 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 eFiling link. *Protest Date:* January 20, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-84 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. Rp02-493-004] East Tennessee Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 7, 2004, East Tennessee Natural Gas Company (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Original Sheet No. 147.01, effective October 1, 2002. East Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on December 23, 2003, which accepted subject to condition, tariff sheets filed by East Tennessee on February 19, 2003, clarifying the calculation of partial day release quantities as determined using the standards promulgated by the North American Energy Standards Board. East Tennessee states that the tariff sheet filed herewith removes a proposal to add a TQ Overrun Charge and TQ Overrun Penalty in compliance with Paragraph 11 of the December 23 Order. East Tennessee states that copies of its filing have been served on all affected customers, interested state commissions, and all parties on the Commission's official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(FGT)tendered for filing additional documentation and support, as directed by Commission Order issued December 23, 2003, for FGT's Unit Fuel Surcharge proposed to be effective October 1, 2003, in the instant proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 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

(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, Second Revised Sheet No. 225, to be effective December 26, 2003. GTN states that the filing is being made to comply with the December 19, 2003, Letter Order in this proceeding. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the eFiling link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-79 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-019] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Negotiated Rates January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 8, 2004, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Original Sheet Nos. 8P and 8Q, reflecting an effective date of January 1, 2004. Gulfstream states that this filing is being made to implement a loan negotiated rate transaction under Rate Schedule PALS pursuant to Section 31 of the General Terms and Conditions of Gulfstream's FERC Gas Tariff. Gulfstream states that Original Sheet Nos. 8P and 8Q identify and describe the negotiated rate agreement, including the exact legal name of the relevant shipper, the negotiated rate, the rate schedule, the contract term, and the contract quantity. Gulfstream also states that Original Sheet Nos. 8P and 8Q include footnotes where necessary to provide further details on the agreement listed thereon. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested State commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 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. E4-85 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-020] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Negotiated Rate January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 8, 2004, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 8R, reflecting an effective date of January 1, 2004. Gulfstream states that this filing is being made to implement negotiated rate transactions under Rate Schedules ITS and PALS, respectively, pursuant to Section 31 of the General Terms and Conditions of Gulfstream's FERC Gas Tariff. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 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. E4-86 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-337-007] Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 8, 2004, Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective October 1, 2003. Substitute Original Sheet No. 8 Substitute Original Sheet No. 69-E Substitute Original Sheet No. 69-F Substitute Original Sheet No. 339 Substitute Original Sheet No. 340 Substitute Original Sheet No. 342 Kern River states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's December 24, 2003, “Order Accepting Tariff Sheets Subject to Further Revision” by submitting revised tariff sheets pertaining to Kern River's Rate Schedule PAL (park and loan) service. The proposed revisions will exempt a shipper from penalties for failure to repay loaned gas or failure to withdraw parked gas if that shipper submits a valid nomination, and Kern River fails to accept and schedule that nomination due to capacity constraints on Kern River's system. Kern River states that it has served a copy of this filing upon each person designated on the official service list compiled by the Secretary in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-82 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket No. RP02-489-004] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 7, 2004, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Original Sheet No. 249B, effective October 1, 2002. Maritimes states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on December 23, 2003, which accepted subject to condition, tariff sheets filed by Maritimes on February 19, 2003, clarifying the calculation of partial day release quantities as determined using the standards promulgated by the North American Energy Standards Board. Maritimes states that the tariff sheet filed herewith removes a proposal to add an MDTQ Overrun Charge and MDTQ Overrun Penalty in compliance with paragraph 17 of the December 23 Order. Maritimes states that copies of its filing have been served on all affected customers, interested State commissions, and all parties on the Commission's official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-87 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-338-003] Mojave Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff January 13, 2004. Take notice that on December 10, 2003, Mojave Pipeline Company tendered for filing Second Sub First Revised Sheet No. 239 as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1. This tariff sheet replaces tariff provisions that were inadvertently deleted in a recent filing. 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:* January 20, 2003. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-83 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-138-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 6, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 339C, to be made effective February 12, 2004. Tennessee states that it is tendering the revised tariff sheet in order to clearly set forth the criteria that would give Tennessee the right to terminate a capacity release transaction in the event of the termination of a releasing shipper's contract. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-94 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-494-004] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing January 13, 2004. Take notice that on January 7, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Original Sheet No. 533B, effective October 1, 2002. Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on December 23, 2003, which accepted subject to condition, tariff sheets filed by Texas Eastern on February 19, 2003, clarifying the calculation of partial day release quantities as determined using the standards promulgated by the North American Energy Standards Board. Texas Eastern states that the tariff sheet filed herewith removes a proposal to add an MDQ Overrun Charge and MDQ Overrun Penalty in compliance with paragraph 18 of the December 23 Order. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been served on all affected customers, interested state commissions, and all parties on the Commission's official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(518)456-7712. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:

(1)An existing 700-foot-long, 15-foot-high earth fill dam section, 95-foot-long 26-foot-high concrete gravity dam section, and 979-foot-long concrete gravity spillway section,

(2)proposed one-foot-high flashboard,

(3)an existing impoundment having a surface area of 275 acres with a storage capacity of 1,375 acre-feet and normal water surface elevation of 48.0 feet National Geographic Vertical Datum,

(4)a proposed intake structure,

(5)a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units having a total installed capacity of 17 megawatts,

(6)a proposed tailrace,

(7)a proposed 200-foot-long, 34.5 kilovolt transmission line, and

(8)appurtenant facilities. Applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 69.663 gigawatt-hours and would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling

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

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application ( *see* 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit* — A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-80 Filed 1-20-04;8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 13, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Surrender of Exemption (5 MW or Less). b. *Project No.:* 6429-002. c. *Date Filed:* November 25, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Michael P. Goodman. e. *Name of Project:* Russell Mill Pond. f. *Location:* Located on the Eel River, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Michael P. Goodman, 4 Russell Mills Road, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360,

(508)746-7563. i. *FERC Contact:* Regina Saizan,

(202)502-8765. j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, and recommendations for terms and conditions. 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, and recommendations for terms and conditions concerning the application be filed with the Commission by February 13, 2004. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission by March 1, 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 Proposed Action:* The existing project consists of:

(1)A 25-foot-high, 400-foot-long earthfill dam;

(2)a 30-acre reservoir;

(3)an 8-foot-wide intake structure with an adjacent overflow spillway in the flume wall (flume spillway);

(4)a 24-inch-diameter, 18-foot-long steel penstock;

(5)a powerhouse containing an 18-kW turbine-generator;

(6)a fish ladder; and

(7)appurtenant facilities. The applicant seeks to surrender the exemption because the project is no longer economically feasible. m. *Locations of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, here P-6429, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. o. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. p. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and eight copies to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to the Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. q. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If any agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-81 Filed 1-20-04:8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 13, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Transfer of license. b. *Project No:* 11214-009. c. *Date Filed:* August 19, 2003. The license was reinstated by order issued January 9, 2004. d. *Applicants:* Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Southwestern, Transferor) City of Carlyle, Illinois (Carlyle, Transferee). e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Carlyle Hydroelectric Project is to be located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Carlyle Dam on the Kaskaskia River near the City of Carlyle in Clinton County, Illinois. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. g. *Applicant Contacts:* For Southwestern: Michael Postar, Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C., 1615 M Street, NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036,

(202)467-6370. For the City of Carlyle: Donald H. Clarke, Law Office of GKRSE, 1500 K Street, NW., Suite 330, Washington, DC 20005,

(202)408-5400. h. *FERC Contact:* James Hunter,

(202)502-6086. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* February 13, 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. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P-11214-009) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all interveners filing a document with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the documents on that resource agency. j. *Description of Application:* The Applicants request Commission approval to transfer the project license from Southwestern to Carlyle. k. 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 “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number (P-11214) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. above. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. n. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and eight copies to: the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. o. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-96 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES [Public Notice 59] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Export-Import Bank of the United States is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)a request to review and approve a revised exporter and banker survey. The purpose of the survey is to fulfill a statutory mandate (The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 635) which directs Ex-Im Bank to report annually to the U.S. Congress any action taken toward providing export credit programs that are competitive with those offered by official foreign export credit agencies. The Act further stipulates that the annual report on competitiveness should include the results of a survey of U.S. exporters and U.S. commercial lending institutions which provide export credit to determine their experience in meeting financial competition from other countries whose exporters compete with U.S. exporters. Accordingly, Ex-Im Bank is requesting that the proposed survey (EIB No. 00-02) be sent to approximately 50 respondents, split equally between bankers and exporters. The revised survey is similar to the previous survey, as it asks bankers and exporters to evaluate the competitiveness of Ex-Im Bank's programs vis-á-vis foreign export credit agencies. However, it has been modified in order to account for newer policies and to capture enough information to provide a better analysis of our competitiveness. In addition, the survey will be available on Ex-Im Bank's Web site, *www.exim.gov,* with recipients encouraged to respond on-line as well. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 13, 2004, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all requests for additional information to Alan Jensen, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., room 1279, Washington, DC 20571,

(202)565-3767. Direct all comments to David Rostker, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB Room 10202, Washington, DC 20503,

(202)395-3897. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With respect to the proposed collection of information, Ex-Im bank invites comments as to: —Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Ex-Im Bank, including whether the information will have a practical use; —The accuracy of Ex-Im Bank's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. *Title and Form Number:* 2003 Exporter & Banker Survey of Ex-Im Bank Competitiveness, EIB Form 00-02. *OMB Number:* 3048-0004. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Annual Number of Respondents:* 50. *Annual Burden Hours:* 50. *Frequency of Reporting or Use:* Annual Survey. Dated: January 14, 2004. Solomon Bush, Agency Clearance Officer. BILLING CODE 6690-01-M EN21JA04.000 EN21JA04.001 EN21JA04.002 EN21JA04.003 EN21JA04.004 EN21JA04.005 EN21JA04.006 EN21JA04.007 EN21JA04.008 [FR Doc. 04-1178 Filed 1-20-04; 8:45 am]

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