Fed. Reg. Notices — Notice

BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC04-512-000, FERC-512] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension February 10, 2004. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. No.104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by April 16, 2004. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-30, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No.

IC04-512-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's E-mail address upon receipt of comments.

All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the *eLibrary* link. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873 and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Abstract:* The information collected under the requirements of FERC-512, “Application for Preliminary Permit” (OMB No. 1902-0073) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of sections 4(f), 5 and 7 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. Sections 797, 798 and 800. The purpose of obtaining a preliminary permit is to maintain priority of the application for a license for a hydropower facility while the applicant conducts surveys to prepare maps, plans, specifications and estimates; conducts engineering, economic and environmental feasibility studies; and making financial arrangements. The conditions under which the priority will be maintained are set forth in each permit. During the term of the permit, no other application for a preliminary permit or application for a license submitted by another party can be accepted. The term of the permit is three years. The information collected under the designation FERC-512 is in the form of a written application for a preliminary permit which is used by Commission staff to determine an applicant's qualifications to hold a preliminary permit, review the proposed hydro development for feasibility and to issue a notice of the application in order to solicit public and agency comments. The Commission implements these mandatory filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR 4.31-4.33, 4.81-4.83. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents

(1)Annual responses per respondent

(2)Average burden hours per response

(3)Total annual burden hours (1)×(2)×(3) 50 1 73 3,650 Estimated cost burden to respondents is $188,089 ( *i.e.* , 3,650 hours divided by 2,080 hours per full time employee per year multiplied by $107,185 per year equals $188,089). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;

(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;

(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and

(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than anyone particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-291 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC04-588-000; FERC-588] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension February 10, 2004. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)

(a)of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by April 16, 2004. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-30, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC04-588-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing,” and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *FERConlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-588 “Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale and Exchange Transactions” (OMB No. 1902-0144) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of sections 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)(Pub. L. 75-688) (15 U.S.C. 717-717w) and provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA), 15 U.S.C. 3301-3432. Under the NGA, a natural gas company must obtain Commission approval to engage in the transportation, sale or exchange of natural gas in interstate commerce. However, section 7(c) exempts from certificate requirements “temporary acts or operations for which the issuance of a certificate will not be required in the public interest.” The NGPA also provides for non-certificated interstate transactions involving intrastate pipelines and local distribution companies. A temporary operation, or emergency, is defined as any situation in which an actual or expected shortage of gas supply would require an interstate pipeline company, intrastate pipeline, or local distribution company, or Hinshaw pipeline to curtail deliveries of gas or provide less than the projected level of service to the customer. The natural gas companies file the necessary information with the Commission so that it may determine if the transaction/operation qualifies for exemption. A report within 48 hours of the commencement of the transportation, sale or exchange, a request to extend the sixty-day term of the emergency transportation, if needed, and a termination report are required. The data required to be filed for the 48 hour report is specified by 18 CFR 284.270. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year approval of the collection of data. This is a mandatory information collection requirement. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as follows: Number of respondents annually Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total annual burden hours

(3)(1)×(2)×(3) 8 1 10 80 The estimated total cost to respondents is $4,123.00 (80 hours divided by 2,080 hours per employee per year times $107,185 per year average salary per employee = $4,123.00 (rounded)). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;

(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;

(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and

(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-292 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-127-001] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Fourth Revised Sheet No. 654, effective February 1, 2004. Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). Algonquin states that it is making changes in Section 18 of its General Terms and Conditions, Billing and Payments, as required by Paragraph 3 of the January 29 Order. Specifically, Algonquin is providing its customers with

(i)e-mail notification of the posting of final electronic invoices, and

(ii)an opportunity to designate an agent to receive electronic invoices and e-mail notifications. 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. 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 (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 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. E4-284 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-158-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 930 and Third Revised Sheet No. 935, to be effective March 7, 2004. Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the pro forma LINK System Agreement contained in its tariff. In particular, Algonquin suggest that the filing seeks to modify the list of parties to the agreement and the signature block to reflect the corporate name change from Egan Hub Partners, L.P. to Egan Hub Storage, LLC that became effective on January 1, 2004. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served on 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. E4-297 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-38-001] Cheniere Sabine Pass Pipeline Company; Notice of Amendment to Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Cheniere Sabine Pass Pipeline Company (Cheniere Sabine ), 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3100, Houston, Texas 77002, filed an amendment to its Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, filed on December 22, 2003 pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). The amended Application reflects a shortening and redesign of the originally proposed pipeline route. This amendment is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The 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; add the sub-docket-001 to look only at the amendment. 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. Any initial questions regarding this amendment should be directed to Keith M. Meyer, 333 Clay Street, Suite 3400, Houston, Texas. Phone:

(713)659-1361. Cheniere Sabine says that its pipeline proposal has now changed from about 120 miles to about 16 miles in length. Cheniere Sabine notes that it had also modified the diameter of the proposed pipeline from 48-inches to 42-inches and changed in the maximum capacity of the proposed pipeline from 2.7 Bcf per day to 2.6 Bcf per day. The amended Cheniere Sabine pipeline route will follow the first 16 miles of the route proposed in the December 22 filing, at which point it will terminate at Johnson Bayou, Louisiana—the site of multiple gas processing facilities and pipeline interconnects. Accordingly, Cheniere Sabine states that the route will terminate at milepost

(MP)16.0, rather than MP 119.7, as originally proposed. Included in the amendment are various revised exhibits which supercede the relevant part of the exhibits in the December 22 filing to reflect the changes in the location, size, design, cost, and rate derivation of the amended proposal. Cheniere Sabine says that this shorter pipeline route is being proposed, in large part, for environmental reasons in order to minimize impacts to sensitive wetlands. Finally, Cheniere Sabine says it will conduct a 60-day open season beginning in the next few weeks for the purpose of obtaining binding commitments for firm transportation capacity. Persons who filed motions to intervene in the applications filed on December 22, 2003 do not need to refile a motion to intervene in response to this amendment, but may file additional comments by the comment date, below. Otherwise, there are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this amendment. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceeding for this amendment should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10) by the comment date, below. A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene 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 amendment. 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 amendment provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 285.2001(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:* February 25, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-301 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER04-381-000] DC Energy, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order February 9, 2004. DC Energy, LLC (DC Energy) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of capacity, energy, and ancillary services at market-based rates. DC Energy also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, DC Energy requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by the DC Energy. On February 5, 2004, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—South, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34, subject to the following: Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by DC Energy should file a motion to intervene or protest 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). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protests, as set forth above, is March 8, 2004. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, DC Energy is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of DC Energy, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of DC Energy's issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the e library (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-272 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-140-001] Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (Cove Point) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 263, with an effective date of February 12, 2004. Cove Point states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Letter Order issued February 2, 2004 in Docket No. RP04-140-000 requiring Cove Point to include tariff language stating that e-mail notification will be sent to customers contemporaneously with the finalization and posting of billing and imbalance statements to Cove Point's electronic bulletin board. 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. E4-294 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-124-001] East Tennessee Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, East Tennessee Natural Gas Company (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Sixth Revised Sheet No. 132, effective February 1, 2004. East Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). East Tennessee states that it is making changes in Section 16.1 of its General Terms and Conditions, Invoicing and Payments, as required by Paragraphs 7 and 9 of the January 29 Order. East Tennessee states that it is providing its customers with

(i)an opportunity to change the election of electronic invoicing or U.S. mail delivery method,

(ii)e-mail notification of the posting of final electronic invoices, and

(iii)an opportunity to designate an agent to receive electronic invoices and e-mail notifications. 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 service list. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary (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 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. E4-281 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-160-000] East Tennessee Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, East Tennessee Natural Gas Company (East Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Fifth Revised Sheet No. 266 and Fifth Revised Sheet No. 270, to be effective March 7, 2004. East Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the pro forma LINKr System Agreement contained in its tariff. In particular, East Tennessee suggest that the filing seeks to modify the list of parties to the agreement and the signature block to reflect the corporate name change from Egan Hub Partners, L.P. to Egan Hub Storage, LLC that became effective on January 1, 2004. East Tennessee states that copies of its filing have been served on 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. E4-299 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-126-001] Egan Hub Storage, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Egan Hub Storage, LLC (Egan Hub) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 143, effective February 1, 2004. Egan Hub states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). Egan Hub states that it is making changes in section 14 of its General Terms and Conditions, Billings and Payments, as required by paragraph 3 of the January 29 Order. Specifically, Egan Hub is providing its customers with

(i)e-mail notification of the posting of final electronic invoices, and

(ii)an opportunity to designate an agent to receive electronic invoices and e-mail notifications. Egan Hub 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. 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 (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 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. E4-283 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-157-000] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Refund Report February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation

(GTN)tendered for filing a Refund Report which reports GTN's refund of revenues collected under its Competitive Equalization Surcharge mechanism, in compliance with Section 35 of GTN's FERC Gas Tariff. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on all affected customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See,* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Comment Date:* February 18, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-296 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP98-18-010] Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Negotiated Rates February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 5, 2004, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 7, proposed to become effective February 5, 2004. Iroquois states that the revised tariff sheets reflect a negotiated rate between Iroquois and Reliant Energy Services, Inc. for transportation under Rate Schedule RTS beginning February 5, 2004, through February 5, 2014. Iroquois states that copies of its filing were served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies and all parties to the proceeding. 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. E4-271 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-136-001] Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Thirtieth Revised Sheet No. 4, proposed to become effective on February 5, 2004. Iroquois states that in the January 30 Order in this proceeding, the Commission required Iroquois to submit a revised tariff sheet which reflects that the initial rate for service on the Eastchester system is the currently effective Part 284 rate of $0.4234 per Dth (100% load factor). Iroquois further states that because Sheet No. 4C, relating to service to Eastchester Shippers, has been suspended until July 1, 2004, Iroquois is submitting a Thirtieth Revised Sheet No. 4 setting forth the initial rate for service to Eastchester Shippers. 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. E4-286 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-125-001] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Second Revised Sheet No. 283, effective February 1, 2004. Maritimes states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). Maritimes states that it is making changes in section 15.1 of its General Terms and Conditions, Invoices and Payments, as required by paragraph 3 of the January 29 Order. Maritimes states that it is providing its customers with

(i)e-mail notification of the posting of final electronic invoices, and

(ii)an opportunity to designate an agent to receive electronic invoices and e-mail notifications. 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 section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-282 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-272-052] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Negotiated Rates February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, 28 Revised Sheet No. 66A, to correct the pagination for the tariff sheet filed on January 29, 2004, in this proceeding. Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested State Commissions. Any person desiring to 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. E4-287 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-156-000] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Petition for Grant of Temporary Limited Waiver of Tariff February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 5, 2004, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing a Petition for Grant of Temporary Limited Waiver of Tariff. Northwest petitions the Commission to grant a temporary limited waiver of section 3.5 of the General Terms and Conditions of Northwest's FERC Gas Tariff to the extent necessary to allow Northwest to use new mainline meter facilities, to be installed at the expense of Piceance Natural Gas Inc. Northwest maintains that this would facilitate Northwest's receipt and blending of natural gas that fails to meet Northwest's gas quality specifications solely from the Foundation Creek receipt point, for a period of one year from the in-service date of the new meter facilities. Northwest states that a copy of this filing has been served upon Northwest's jurisdictional customers and upon affected state regulatory 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. E4-295 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-60-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization February 9, 2004. Take notice that on January 30, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), a Delaware corporation, located at 9 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in Docket No. CP04-60-000 a request pursuant to §§ 157.205, 157.208 and 157.211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), for authorization to construct a lateral pipeline and delivery point to facilitate gas transportation services to a new delivery point in Massachusetts (known as the Tewksbury-Andover Lateral), under Tennessee's blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82-413-000, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Tennessee states that it will construct 5.31 miles of eight-inch lateral pipeline from its Concord Lateral in Middlesex County eastward to a new delivery point in Essex County. Tennessee states that the Tewksbury-Andover Lateral is estimated to cost approximately $7,321,000, excluding allowance for funds used during construction. Tennessee further states that the lateral pipeline and delivery point are required to provide firm service of 17,000 Dth/day requested by Bay State Gas Company and an additional 8,000 Dth/day requested by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Any questions concerning this request may be directed to Jacques A. Hodges, Attorney, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, 9 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, at

(832)676-5509 or fax

(832)676-2251 or Cynthia Hornstein Roney, Certificates & Regulatory Compliance, at

(832)676-3535 or fax

(832)676-2231. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. Protests, comments 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 interveners to file electronically. Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 45 days after issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to § 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:* March 26, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-288 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-128-001] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing February 9, 2004. Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Second Revised Sheet No. 602 and Original Sheet No. 602A, effective February 1, 2004. Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). Texas Eastern states that it is making changes in section 10.2 of its General Terms and Conditions, Billing and Payment, as required by paragraphs 7 and 9 of the January 29 Order. Texas Eastern states that it is providing its customers with

(i)an opportunity to change the election of electronic invoicing or U.S. mail delivery method,

(ii)e-mail notification of the posting of final electronic invoices, and

(iii)an opportunity to designate an agent to receive electronic invoices and e-mail notifications. 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. 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 (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 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. E4-285 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-480-007] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 5, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, effective January 29, 2004: Sub Second Revised Sheet No. 200 Sub Fourth Revised Sheet No. 211 Sub Second Revised Sheet No. 223 Sub First Revised Sheet No. 281 Sub First Revised Sheet No. 291 Sub Second Revised Sheet No. 644 Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order issued in the captioned docket on January 29, 2004 (January 29 Order). Texas Eastern states that it is modifying section 2.2 of Rate Schedules FT-1, CDS, SCT, LLFT and VKFT to provide that Texas Eastern may agree to differing MDQ levels during a contract year “on a not unduly discriminatory basis.” In addition, Texas Eastern states that it is removing all language relating to the treatment of differing MDQ levels as a “discount,” as directed in the January 29 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

(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. E4-289 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-159-000] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Tariff Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 1071 and Second Revised Sheet No. 1075, to be effective March 7, 2004. Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the pro forma LINKr System Agreement contained in its tariff. In particular, Texas Eastern suggest that the filing seeks to modify the list of parties to the agreement and the signature block to reflect the corporate name change from Egan Hub Partners, L.P. to Egan Hub Storage, LLC that became effective on January 1, 2004. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been served on 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. E4-298 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-161-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing February 10, 2004. Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff, sheets to become effective April 1, 2004: First Revised Original Sheet No. 2 First Revised Sheet No. 10 First Revised Sheet No. 146 First Revised Sheet No. 156 Sheet Nos. 184—188 First Revised Sheet No. 279 Sheet No. 502 Texas Gas states that the purpose of this filing is to make clear that Texas Gas does not have a sales operating unit and does not provide an unbundled sales service under subpart J of part 284 of the Commission's regulations, and therefore is not engaged in the marketing, sales, or brokering of natural gas, by removing Texas Gas' unbundled sales service under Rate Schedule GaS from its tariff. Upon cancellation of Rate Schedule GaS, Texas Gas' states that its unbundled sales certificate will no longer be effective because it will not have any tariff sheets on file implementing service under that blanket certificate. Texas Gas states that copies of the revised tariff sheets are being mailed to all parties on Texas Gas' official service list, to Texas Gas' jurisdictional customers, and to 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. E4-300 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-63-000, et al.] Crescent Ridge LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings February 9, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Crescent Ridge LLC and Eurus Combine Hills I LLC [Docket No. EC04-63-000] Take notice that on February 6, 2004, Crescent Ridge LLC and Eurus Combine Hills I LLC (the Applicants), submitted an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act, seeking authorization for a transaction that would result in the transfer of indirect control of Applicants' jurisdictional facilities, including interconnection facilities, rate schedules for sales of power at wholesale and jurisdictional books and records. Applicants request expedited consideration of their Application and certain waivers. Applicants state that the Transaction will have no effect on competition, rates or regulation and is in the public interest. *Comment Date:* February 27, 2004. 2. Rock River, I, LLC [Docket No. ER01-2742-002] Take notice that on January 27, 2004, the Rock River, I LLC (Rock River), tendered for filing Three-Year Market Analysis Update. *Comment Date:* February 17, 2004. 3. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-527-000] Take notice that on February 4, 2004, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) tendered for filing pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act and section 35.12 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.12 (2002), an Interconnection and Operating Agreement among Roquette America, Midwest ISO and Interstate Power and Light Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation. Midwest ISO states that a copy of this filing was served on all parties. *Comment Date:* February 25, 2004. 4. PacifiCorp [Docket No. ER04-528-000] Take notice that on February 4, 2004, PacifiCorp, tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of PacifiCorp's Rate Schedule No. 366 with Avista Corporation (formerly known as Washington Water Power Company). PacifiCorp states that copies of this filing were supplied to Avista Corporation, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. *Comment Date:* February 25, 2004. 5. Rolling Hills Landfill Gas, LLC [Docket No. ER04-529-000] Take notice that on February 4, 2004, Rolling Hills Landfill Gas, LLC (Rolling Hills) tendered for filing , pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act, and part 35 of the Commission's regulations, an application for authorization to make sales, as power marketers of capacity, energy, and certain Ancillary Services at market-based rates; to reassign transmission capacity; to resell firm transmission rights; to waive certain of the Commission's regulations promulgated under the FPA; and to grant certain blanket approvals under other such regulations. *Comment Date:* February 25, 2004. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. For assistance, call

(202)502-8222 or TTY,

(202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-302 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project Nos. 11891-001, et al.] Symbiotics, LLC, Berlin Dam Hydro, LLC, Lexington Hydro, LLC, Fern Ridge Hydro, LLC, Little Grass Valley Hydro, LLC, Lost Creek Hydro, LLC, Clear Lake Hydro, LLC, Chatfield Hydro, LLC, Elk City Hydro, LLC, Twitchell Hydro, LLC, Allen-Chivery Hydro, LLC, De Cordova Hydro, LLC, Eagle Mountain Hydro, LLC, Felsenthal Hydro, LLC, Nevada Creek Hydro, LLC, Hannibal Hydro, LLC; Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permits February 9, 2004. Take notice that the permittees for the subject projects have requested to surrender their preliminary permits. Investigations and feasibility studies have shown that the projects would not be economically feasible. Project No. Project Name Stream State Expiration Date 11891-001 Hyrum Reservoir Bear River UT 07-31-2004 11920-001 Angostura Dam Cheyenne River SD 07-31-2004 11926-001 John Redmond Dam Neosho River KS 06-30-2004 11927-001 Kachess Dam Kachess River WA 06-30-2004 11929-001 Glen Elder Solomon River KS 06-30-2004 11930-001 Perry Dam Delaware River KS 06-30-2004 11931-001 Milford Dam Republican River KS 06-30-2004 11946-001 Unity Dam Burnt River OR 06-30-2004 11948-001 Agency Valley Dam North Fork Malheur River OR 07-31-2004 11961-002 Clearwater Dam Black River MO 06-30-2004 11966-001 Keyhole Dam Belle Fourche River WY 06-30-2004 11979-001 Wright Patman Dam Sulphur River TX 08-31-2004 11980-001 Belton Lake Leon River TX 08-31-2004 11981-001 Ferrells Bridge Dam Cypress Creek TX 08-31-2004 11982-001 Stillhouse Hollow Dam Lampasas River TX 08-31-2004 11986-001 Seven Oaks Dam Santa Ana River CA 08-31-2004 12034-001 Como Dam Rock Creek MT 08-31-2004 12035-001 Greys River Greys River WY 08-31-2004 12038-001 Lake Sherburne Dam Swiftcurrent Creek MT 04-30-2005 12050-001 Pine Creek Pine Creek WY 08-31-2004 12059-001 Tongue River Tongue River MT 08-31-2004 12066-001 Painted Rocks Dam West Fork Bitterroot River MT 11-30-2004 12112-001 Vanadium Bear Creek CO 01-31-2005 12115-001 Wilson Bilk Creek CO 04-30-2005 12163-001 Berlin Dam Mahoning Creek OH 09-30-2005 12174-001 Lexington Los Gatos Creek CA 12-31-2005 12175-001 Fern Ridge Dam Long Tom River OR 09-30-2005 12177-001 Little Grass Valley Slate Creek CA 09-30-2005 12194-001 Lost Creek Lost Creek UT 12-31-2005 12196-001 Clear Lake Dam Lost River CA 10-31-2005 12199-001 Chatfield Dam South Platte River CO 09-30-2005 12202-001 Elk City Elk City Creek KS 12-31-2005 12210-001 Twitchell Dam Cuyama River CA 11-30-2005 12215-001 Allen Chivery Dam Bayou Bourbeaux LA 09-30-2005 12222-001 De Cordova Dam Brazoz River TX 10-31-2005 12224-001 Eagle Mountain West Fork Trinity River TX 01-31-2006 12225-001 Felsenthal Lock and Dam Owachita River AR 01-31-2006 12236-001 Nevada Creek Dam Nevada Creek MT 09-30-2005 12264-001 Hannibal Lock and Dam Ohio River OH 12-31-2005 The permits shall remain in effect through the thirtieth day after issuance of this notice unless that day is Saturday, Sunday, or holiday as described in 18 CFR 385.2007, in which case each permit shall remain in effect through the first business day following that day. New applications involving these project sites, to the extent provided for under 18 CFR part 4, may be filed on the next business day. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-273 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests February 9, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Amendment of License. b. *Project No:* 2146-102. c. *Date Filed:* January 27, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company, Alabama. e. *Name of Project:* Coosa River Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Coosa River in Calhoun, St. Clair, and Etowah Counties, Alabama. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 18 CFR §§ 4.38(a)(4)(v). h. *Applicant Contact:* Alan Peeples, Alabama Power Company, 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35291-8180. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Eric Gross at

(202)502-6213, or e-mail address: *eric.gross@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* March 12, 2004. k. *Description of Request:* The Alabama Power Company is requesting an extension of the temporary variance to the Neely Henry Dam rule curve approved in the Commission's February 26, 2001 Order. The revised rule curve allows Alabama Power to keep the reservoir elevation at 507 feet mean sea level

(msl)from December 1 through March 1, two feet higher than allowed in Article 50 of the license. The February 26, 2001 Order allowed Alabama Power to operate under this revised rule curve for a trial period of three years, which will expire February 26, 2004. Alabama Power plans to include this revised rule curve in its application for a new license, and is seeking to extend the trial period, until the Commission issues a decision on their relicense application. The current license expires on July 31, 2007. 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. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 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. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-274 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application To Remove Parcel of Land From the Project Boundary and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests February 9, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Amendment to remove project land from the project boundary. b. *Project No.:* 2306-030. c. *Date Filed:* January 16, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Citizens Communications Company. e. *Name of Project:* Clyde River Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Clyde River near Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. William J. Madden, Jr., Winston & Straw, 1400 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005,

(202)371-5715 or Kevin Perry, Citizens Communications Company, P.O. Box 604, Newport, VT 05855,

(802)334-0326. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Robert Shaffer at

(202)502-8944, or e-mail address: *Robert.Shaffer@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and/or motions:* March 12, 2004. k. *Description of Request:* Citizens Communications Company (Citizens) is proposing to remove from the project boundary a 0.38-acre parcel that includes a non-project switchyard. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-275 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests February 9, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Amendment of license. b. *Project No.:* 2543-061. c. *Date Filed:* December 30, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Clark Fork and Blackfoot, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Milltown Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Clark Fork River in Missoula County, Montana. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Michael J. Young, Clark Fork and Blackfoot, LLC, 123 S. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104,

(605)978-2836. i. *FERC Contact:* James Hunter,

(202)502-6086. j. *Deadline for filing responsive documents:* March 12, 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-2543-061) on any comments or motions filed. 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 licensee requests that its license be amended to extend the expiration date of the license one year, from December 31, 2008, to December 31, 2009. The licensee also filed, on December 30, 2003, a notice of intent to relicense the Milltown Project, with the understanding that its notice would become moot if its request to extend the term of the license is granted. l. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The *http://www.ferc.gov* filing may also be viewed on the Web at ** using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits (P-2543) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list for this project should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all comments or protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the project number of the application to which the filing refers. Any of these 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 protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-276 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2686-032] Duke Power; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and Establishing Procedures for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments February 9, 2004. 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.:* 2686-032. c. *Date Filed:* January 26, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Duke Power—Nantahala Area. e. *Name of Project:* West Fork Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River, in Jackson County, North Carolina. The project does not affect Federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* John C. Wishon, Nantahala Area Relicensing Project Manager, Duke Power, 301 NP&L Loop, Franklin, NC 28734,

(828)369-4604, *jcwishon@duke-energy.com* . i. *FERC Contact:* Carolyn Holsopple at

(202)502-6407, or *carolyn.holsopple@ferc.gov* . j. *Cooperating Agencies:* We are asking Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in item l below. k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. *Deadline for Filing Additional Study Requests and Requests for Cooperating Agency Status:* 60 days from the filing date shown in paragraph (c), or March 26, 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 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. Additional study requests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. *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. After logging into the e-Filing system, select “Comment on Filing” from the Filing Type Selection screen and continue with the filing process.” m. *Status:* This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. *Description of Project:* The existing West Fork Project operates in a peaking mode and is comprised of two developments: Thorpe and Tuckasegee. The Thorpe development consists of the following features:

(1)A 900-foot-long, 150-foot-tall rockfill dam (Glenville Dam), with a 410-foot-long, 122-foot-tall earth and rockfill saddle dam located approximately 500 feet from the main dam left abutment;

(2)a spillway for Glenville Dam located at the right abutment;

(3)a 1,462-acre reservoir, with a normal reservoir elevation of 3,491.8 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 72,000-acre-feet;

(4)a concrete and brick powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 15.5 megawatts (MW); and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The Tuckasegee development consists of the following features:

(1)A 254-foot-long, 61-foot-high concrete arch dam (Tuckasegee Dam), with 24 steel flashboards;

(2)a 233.5-foot-long spillway;

(3)a 7.9-acre reservoir, with a normal reservoir elevation of 2,778.75 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 35-acre-feet;

(4)a concrete powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 2.6 MW; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. o. 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 (P-2686), 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/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4. q. *Procedural Schedule And Final Amendments:* The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Action Tentative date Issue Deficiency Letter March 2004. Issue Acceptance letter June 2004. Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments July 2004. Request Additional Information September 2004. Notice of application is ready for environmental analysis October 2004. Notice of the availability of the final EA April 2005. Ready for Commission's decision on the application July 2005. Unless substantial comments are received in response to the EA, staff intends to prepare a single EA in this case. If substantial comments are received in response to the EA, a final EA will be prepared with the following modifications to the schedule. Action Tentative date Notice of the availability of the final EA July 2005. Ready for Commission's decision on the application September 2005. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-277 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2698-033] Duke Power; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and Establishing Procedures for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments February 9, 2004. 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.:* 2698-033. c. *Date Filed:* January 26, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Duke Power (Nantahala Area). e. *Name of Project:* East Fork Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River, in Jackson County, North Carolina. There are 23.15 acres of United States Forest Service land (Nantahala National Forest) within the boundary of the project. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* John C. Wishon, Nantahala Area Relicensing Project Manager, Duke Power, 301 NP&L Loop, Franklin, NC 28734,

(828)369-4604, *jcwishon@duke-energy.com.* i. *FERC Contact:* Carolyn Holsopple at

(202)502-6407, or *carolyn.holsopple@ ferc.gov.* j. *Cooperating Agencies:* We are asking federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in item l below. k. Pursuant to § 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. *Deadline for Filing Additional Study Requests and Requests for Cooperating Agency Status:* 60 days from the filing date shown in paragraph (c), or March 26, 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 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. Additional study requests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. *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. After logging into the e-Filing system, select “Comment on Filing” from the Filing Type Selection screen and continue with the filing process.” m. *Status:* This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. *Description of Project:* The existing East Fork Project operates in a peaking mode and is comprised of three developments: Cedar Cliff, Bear Creek and Tennessee Creek. The Cedar Cliff development consists of the following features:

(1)A 590-foot-long, 173-foot-tall earth core and rockfill dam (Cedar Cliff Dam);

(2)a service spillway excavated in rock at the right abutment;

(3)a 221-foot-long emergency spillway located at the left abutment;

(4)a 121-acre reservoir, with a normal reservoir elevation of 2,330 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 6,200-acre-feet;

(5)a concrete powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 6.1 megawatts (MW); and

(6)appurtenant facilities. The Bear Creek development consists of the following features:

(1)A 760-foot-long, 215-foot-tall earth core and rockfill dam (Bear Creek Dam);

(2)a spillway on the right abutment;

(3)a 473-acre reservoir, with a normal reservoir elevation of 2,560 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 34,650-acre-feet;

(4)a concrete powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 8.2 MW; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The Tennessee development consists of the following features:

(1)a 385-foot-long, 140-foot-tall earth core and rockfill dam (Tanasee Creek Dam) with a 225-foot-long, 15-foot-tall earth and rockfill saddle dam located 600 feet south of the Tanasee Creek Dam left abutment;

(2)a spillway located in a channel excavated in the right abutment;

(3)a 810-foot-long, 175-foot-tall earth core and rockfill dam (Wolf Creek Dam);

(4)a spillway located in a channel excavated in the right abutment;

(5)a 40-acre reservoir (Tanasee Creek Lake), with a normal reservoir elevation of 3,080 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 1,340-acre-feet;

(6)a 176-acre reservoir (Wolf Creek Lake), with a normal reservoir elevation of 3,080 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum and a storage capacity of 10,040-acre-feet;

(7)a concrete powerhouse containing one generating unit having an installed capacity of 8.75 MW. o. 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 (P-2698), 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/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the NORTH CAROLINA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO), as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4. q. *Procedural schedule and final amendments:* The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made if the Commission determines it necessary to do so: Action Tentative date Issue Deficiency Letter March 2004. Issue Acceptance letter June 2004. Issue Scoping Document 1 for comments July 2004. Request Additional Information September 2004. Notice of application is ready for environmental analysis October 2004. Notice of the availability of the final EA April 2005. Ready for Commission's decision on the application July 2005. Unless substantial comments are received in response to the EA, staff intends to prepare a single EA in this case. If substantial comments are received in response to the EA, a final EA will be prepared with the following modifications to the schedule. *Notice of the availability of the final EA:* July 2005. *Ready for Commission's decision on the application:* September 2005. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-278 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Surrender of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests February 9, 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 Minor License. b. *Project No.:* 8615-024. c. *Date Filed:* January 27, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Fiske Hydro, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Fiske Mill Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. No federal lands would be affected. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Howard M. Moffett, Orr & Reno, P.A., One Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301,

(603)223-9132. i. *FERC Contact:* James Hunter,

(202)502-6086. j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* March 12, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-8615-024) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. l. *Description of Request:* Fiske Hydro proposes to surrender the license for the 810-kilowatt Fiske Mill Project. As part of its request, Fiske Hydro proposes to remove a 140-foot section of the spillway to natural streambed to provide permanent fish passage. A 25-foot section of the dam, adjacent to the powerhouse on the north bank of the river, will remain intact to preserve evidence of the design and construction of the historic structure. The partial removal of the dam will result in a lowering of the Fiske Mill impoundment directly upstream of the dam by as much as 15 feet. The partial dam removal will make the Ashuelot River basin available as riverine habitat to anadromous fish using the Connecticut River basin. m. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web *http://wwww.ferc.gov* at ** using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, here P-8615, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOlineSupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above and at the Town Hall in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. 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”, “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. 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 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. E4-279 Filed 2-13-04; 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 February 10, 2004. 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 Application. b. *Project No.:* 12063-001. c. *Date filed:* October 17, 2003. d. *Applicant:* 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 W. Hoisington,

(202)502-6032, or e-mail at: *gaylord.hoisington@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance 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 “e-Filing” link. k. This application has been accepted, and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The proposed new construction 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 website at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-293 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-49-000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Site Visit for the Proposed Fink Capacity Maintenance Project February 10, 2004. The OEP staff will conduct a site visit on February 25, 2004, and if needed February 26, 2004, to inspect Dominion Transmission, Inc.'s

(DTI)proposed route and potential alternative routes for the Fink Capacity Maintenance Project. The areas will be inspected by automobile. Representatives of DTI will accompany the OEP staff. Anyone interested in participating in the site visit should meet at Jackson's Mill Assembly Hall, Jackson Mill Road, Weston, West Virginia 26452, at 12 p.m. Participants must provide their own transportation. For additional information, contact the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-290 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98-1-000] Records Governing Off-the Record Communications; Public Notice February 9, 2004. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of exempt and prohibited off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive an exempt or prohibited off-the-record communication relevant to the merit's of a contested on-the-record proceeding, to deliver a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication, to the Secretary. Prohibited communications will be included in a public, non-decisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications will be included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of prohibited and exempt communications recently received in the Office of the Secretary. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers. These filings are 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) 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. Docket No. Date filed Presenter or requester Prohibited: 1. Project Nos. 20-000, 2401-000 and 472-000 1-23-04 Monte Garrett. 2. Project No. 2342-000 1-30-04 Britt Lind. 3. Project No. 2342-000 2-06-04 Liz Lundberg. 4. Project No. 2342-000 2-06-04 Sherry Horne Taylor. 5. Project No. 2342-000 2-09-04 Ellen Dickinson. 6. EC03-131-000 2-3-04 Don Glenn. Exempt: 1. Project No. 2174-000 2-03-04 Cindy Whelan. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-280 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7622-7] Clean Air Act Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)established the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical scientific and enforcement policy issues. *Open Meeting Notice:* Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. Three of the CAAAC's four Subcommittees (the Linking Energy, Land Use, Transportation, and Air Quality Concerns Subcommittee; the Permits/NSR/Toxics Integration Subcommittee; and the Economics Incentives and Regulatory Innovations Subcommittee) will hold meetings on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, the same location as the full Committee. The Mobile Source Technical Subcommittee will not meet at this time. The Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations Subcommittee is scheduled to meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30; the Linking Energy, Land Use, and Transportation, and Air Quality Concerns Subcommittee is scheduled to meet from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.; and the Permits/NSR/Toxics Subcommittee is scheduled to meet from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. There will be a presentation of the Clean Air Act Excellence Awards from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. following the subcommittee meetings. *Inspection of Committee Documents:* The Committee agenda and any documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket item A-94-34 (CAAAC). The Docket office can be reached by telephoning 202-566-1742; FAX 202-566-1741. For further information concerning this meeting of the full CAAAC, please contact Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, US EPA

(202)564-1082, FAX

(202)564-1352 or by mail at US EPA, Office of Air and Radiation (Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. For information on the Subcommittee meetings, please contact the following individuals:

(1)Permits/NSR/Toxics Integration—Debbie Stackhouse, 919-541-5354; and

(2)Linking Transportation, Land Use and Air Quality Concerns—Robert Larson, 734-214-4277; and

(3)Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations—Carey Fitzmaurice, 202-564-1667. Additional information on these meetings and the CAAAC and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC Web Site: *http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/* . Dated: February 9, 2004. Robert D. Brenner, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 04-3365 Filed 12-13-04; 8:45 am]

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