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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-69-000] ACN Power, Inc. and ACN Utility Services, Inc.; Notice of Filing March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, ACN Power, Inc. and ACN Utility Services, Inc. filed a joint application pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization to dispose of all of the wholesale power contacts of ACN Power, Inc. to ACN Utility Services, Inc. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214).

Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary (FERRIS) link.

Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* March 19, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-495 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-281-003] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Complaince Filing March 3, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets and effective dates listed on Attachment A to the filing. Columbia explains that, in an order issued on February 12, 2004, in Docket No. RP03-281, the Commission directed Columbia to modify the EPCA rates placed into effect subject to refund in this docket for the period beginning April 1, 2003, and to make refunds as necessary based upon the revised rates. Columbia states that it has recalculated its April 1, 2003, EPCA rates in compliance with the February 12 Order, and is herein submitting the tariff sheets containing the recalculated EPCA rates that were effective from April 1, 2003, to the present. Columbia states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all firm customers, interruptible customers, affected state commissions, and parties on the 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See,* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-487 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-336-026] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 3, 2004. Take notice that on February 13, 2004, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, Eighth Revised Sheet No. 117, with an effective date of January 29, 2004: El Paso states that this tariff sheet is revised to provide flexibility in the number of contracts for converted full requirements capacity that a shipper must hold. El Paso further states that the tariff sheet is filed in compliance with the Commission's January 29, 2004, order 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

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(NOPR)in Docket No. RM04-4-000, Creditworthiness Standards for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines Great Lakes states that it reserves the right to submit comments on the matters and issues proposed in the NOPR, including any related matters or alternate proposals, as well as the right to file revisions to the creditworthiness standards of its tariff consistent with the final rule in that 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-490 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-181-000] Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective as indicated below: Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 5 Eighth Revised Sheet No. 5-A Tenth Revised Sheet No. 6 Kern River states that the purpose of this filing is to adjust the electric compressor fuel surcharges applicable to both rolled-in rate and incremental rate shippers for quantities of gas scheduled for delivery downstream of the Daggett compressor station and to incorporate the revised surcharges into Kern River's tariff, to be effective April 1, 2004. Kern River further states that in conjunction with this filing, and in compliance with the Commission's “Order Issuing Certificate” dated July 26, 2001, pertaining to Kern River's 2002 Expansion Project, Kern River also is submitting a work paper showing the 2003 net benefit to vintage shippers of rolling in Kern River's 2002 expansion project after actual fuel costs are considered. Kern River states that it has served a copy of this filing upon its customers and interested 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-500 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-189-000] Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Tariff Filing March 3, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (Maritimes) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Sheet Nos. 146-149, to become effective March 1, 2004. Maritimes states that the purpose of this filing is to reflect in a new mailing address in Maritimes' FERC Gas Tariff, update the person responsible for receiving communications concerning the tariff, and correct a range of reserved tariff sheets. Maritimes states that copies of this filing were mailed to all affected customers of Maritimes and interested State commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(EOG)National Fuel states that the Letter Order directed National Fuel to revise section 34 of its General Terms and Conditions and to file its non-conforming service agreement for transportation service with EOG, showing the deviations from the Form of Service Agreement for Firm Transportation contained in its FERC Gas Tariff. National Fuel states that copies of this filing were served upon its customers and interested State commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(IG)rate semi-annually and monthly. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-499 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-187-000] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes In FERC Gas Tariff March 3, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, to be effective April 1, 2004: Third Revised Volume No. 1 Twenty-Second Revised Sheet No. 14 Original Volume No. 2 Thirty-Seventh Revised Sheet No. 2.1 Northwest states that a copy of this filing has been served upon Northwest's customers and interested 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See,* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-489 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. RP04-183-000] Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Stingray) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 4, to become effective on March 31, 2004. Stingray states that the purpose of this filing is to update Stingray's System Map to reflect changes that were made prior to the change of ownership which occurred January 29, 2001. Stingray states that copies of this filing have been sent to all of Stingray's customers and interested 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-502 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-162-009] Trailblazer Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Sixth Revised Sheet No. 1; Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 5; Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 6; Fourth Revised Sheet No. 7; Original Sheet No. 7A, to be effective March 1, 2004. Trailblazer states that the purpose of this filing is to implement lower rates and refunds for Trailblazer consistent with an Offer of Settlement and Stipulation and Agreement filed by Trailblazer on September 22, 2003 in Docket No. RP03-162, as approved by a Commission order issued January 23, 2004, 106 FERC ¶ 61,034. Trailblazer states that copies of the filing are being mailed to all parties set out on the Commission's official service list in Docket No. RP03-162, Trailblazer's customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See,* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-496 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-184-000] TransColorado Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, TransColorado Gas Transmission Company (TransColorado) tendered for filing:

(1)Its Annual Fuel Gas Reimbursement Percentage

(FGRP)report pursuant to Section 12.9 of the General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1; and

(2)the following revised tariff sheets to become part of TransColorado's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, to be effective April 1, 2004 concerning the inclusion in the calculation of the FGRP variance adjustment of the unamortized balances at December 31, 2003: First Revised Sheet No. 247, First Revised Sheet No. 247A, and First Revised Sheet No. 247B. TransColorado states that it has served copies of this filing upon all customers, interested State Commissions, and other interested parties. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-503 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-186-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing March 3, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Tanscontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, with a proposed effective date of March 1, 2004. Transco states that the purpose of the instant filing is to submit an interim Great Plains Surcharge Filing

(GPS)in accordance with section 39.9 of Transco's General Terms and Conditions to its FERC Gas Tariff. Transco notes that the GPS is being revised to include the effects of the buy out and termination of the Gas Purchase Agreement with Dakota Gasification Company, and the termination of certain related firm transportation contracts. Transco further states that the instant filing is made pursuant to a letter order issued by the Commission on January 21, 2004 in Docket No. RP04-118-000, and that the revised GPS proposed in the instant filing is to be collected over the Buyout Recovery Period, March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005. Transco states that Appendix B attached to the filing supports the recalculation of the revised GPS Surcharge. Transco states that copies of the filing are being mailed to 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. E4-488 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. TM99-6-29-008, RP00-209-006, RP01-253-009, and RP02-171-007] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Notice of Report of Refund March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 20, 2004, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) tendered for filing its Report of Refund detailing the refunds or surcharges distributed to its customers, as applicable, in the referenced proceedings pursuant to section 154.501 of the Commission's regulations. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(FLRP)in accordance with section 154.403 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, 18 CFR 154.403

(2003)and section 26 of the General Terms and Conditions of Viking's FERC Gas Tariff. Viking states that copies of the filing have been mailed to all of its contracted shippers and to interested 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. E4-498 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-182-000] Western Gas Interstate Company; Notice of Tariff Filing March 2, 2004. Take notice that on February 27, 2004, Western Gas Interstate Company (WGI), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Second Revised Sheet No. 240, to become effective March 1, 2004. WGI states that the purpose of the filing is to report changes in the identity of its shared operating employees and the name of its marketing affiliate. WGI states that copies of this filing were served on 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

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(PGV)filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for redetermination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's regulations. PGV, a Hawaii general partnership states that it will be engaged directly and exclusively in the business of operating all or part of one or more eligible facilities located in Hawaii. PGV also states that the eligible facilities consist of an approximately 30 MW geothermal electric generation plant and related interconnection facilities. PGV further states that the output of the eligible facilities is sold at wholesale. *Comment Date:* March 19, 2004. 3. Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC [Docket No. ER01-2126-008] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC

(METC)submitted an executed and revised Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement with Renaissance Power, L.L.C. (Renaissance) intended to resolve the issue still pending in Docket No. ER01-2126. METC requests an effective date of March 1, 2004, for this filing. METC states that copies of this filing have been served upon Renaissance. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 4. Cross-Sound Cable Company, LLC [Docket No. ER03-600-002] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Cross-Sound Cable Company, LLC (CSC LLC) filed procedures for customers to reassign their firm transmission rights over the Cross Sound Cable (CSC). CSC LLC states that the filing is intended to achieve compliance with the Commission's February 11, 2004, order, 106 FERC ¶ 61,116, approving the reassignment procedures subject to a required compliance filing. CSC LLC requests that the Commission allow the reassignment procedures to become effective February 11, 2004. CSC LLC states that a copy of this filing has been mailed to each person designated on the official service list compiled by the Secretary of the Commission in Docket No. ER03-600-000. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 5. Central Vermont Public Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-515-001] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (Central Vermont) tendered for filing an executed version of Substitute Original Service Agreement No. 45, a Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement and Network Operating Agreement with the Public Service Company of New Hampshire

(PSNH)under Central Vermont's FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 7. Central Vermont requests an effective date of January 1, 2004, the day service commenced. Central Vermont states that copies of the filing were served upon the PSNH and the Vermont Public Service Board. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 6. Black River Generation, LLC [Docket No. ER04-526-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Black River Generation, LLC (Black River Generation) submitted a Notice of Withdrawal of its February 3, 2004, application in the above-referenced proceeding. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 7. Hartford Steam Company [Docket No. ER04-582-000] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, Hartford Steam Company (Hartford Steam) submitted for filing pursuant to Schedule 205 of the Federal Power Act an Application for Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule, which would allow Hartford Steam to engage in the sale of electric energy and capacity at market-based rates. Hartford Steam states that it owns and operates a 7.5 MW cogeneration facility located in Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford Steam seeks certain waivers, blanket approvals, and authorizations under the Commission(s regulations. Hartford Steam requests an effective date of February 25, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 8. MidAmerican Energy Company [Docket No. ER04-583-000] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, MidAmerican Energy Company (MidAmerican) tendered for filing with the Commission an Emergency Electric Interconnection and Operating Agreement between MidAmerican Energy Company and East River Electric Power Cooperative, which incorporates the First Amendment to the Agreement dated January 26, 2004. MidAmerican proposes that the Agreement become effective on the first day of the month in which the Sioux River ethanol plant becomes operational for commercial purposes. MidAmerican states that copies of the filing were served upon the Iowa Utilities Board, the Illinois Commerce Commission and the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 9. EnergyWindow, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-584-000] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, EnergyWindow, Inc. (EnergyWindow) petitioned the Commission for acceptance of EnergyWindow Rate Schedule FERC No. 1; the granting of certain blanket approvals, including the authority to sell electricity at market-based rates; and the waiver of certain Commission regulations. EnergyWindow states that it intends to engage in wholesale electric power and energy purchases and sales as a marketer. EnergyWindow also states that it is not in the business of generating or transmitting electric power. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 10. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER04-585-000] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing an executed interconnection service agreement

(ISA)among PJM, Mannington Mills, Inc., and Atlantic City Electric Company d/b/a Conectiv Power Delivery. PJM requests a waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice requirement to permit a January 27, 2004, effective date for the ISA. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon the parties to the agreements and the State regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 11. Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC Docket No. ER04-586-000 Take notice that on February 25, 2004, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC

(METC)submitted a Letter Agreement between the Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. (Wolverine) and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC intended to establish the terms and conditions for engineering and related activities to be performed by METC in connection with a proposed interconnection to the METC transmission system by Wolverine. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 12. Ameren Services Company [Docket No. ER04-587-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Ameren Services Company

(ASC)tendered for filing an executed Network Integration Transmission Service and Network Operating Agreement between ASC and the City of California, Missouri. ASC states that the purpose of the Agreements is to permit ASC to provide transmission service to the City of California, Missouri, pursuant to Ameren's Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 13. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER04-588-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Virginia Electric and Power Company doing business as Dominion Virginia Power, tendered for filing a Generator Imbalance Service Schedule as Schedule 4G under its Open Access Transmission Tariff to match the differences in any given hour of the amount of energy scheduled by a generating facility and actually generated and delivered in that hour. Dominion Virginia Power respectfully requests that the Commission permit the Generator Imbalance Service Schedule to become effective on April 26, 2004. Dominion Virginia Power states that the filings were served upon the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Dominion Virginia Power's jurisdictional customers. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 14. Commonwealth Edison Company [Docket No. ER04-589-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) submitted for filing fourteen

(14)unexecuted Service Agreements entered into between ComEd and Edison Mission Marketing & Trading Inc. under ComEd's Open Access Transmission Tariff. ComEd requests an effective date of April 1, 2004, for all of the Service Agreements. ComEd states that copies of the filing were served upon Edison Mission Marketing & Trading Inc. and the Illinois Commerce Commission. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 15. Northeast Utilities Service Company [Docket No. TX04-1-000] On February 26, 2004, Northeast Utilities Service Company (NUSCO) filed an Application for an Order Directing the Physical Connection of Facilities Pursuant to sections 210 and 212 of the Federal Power Act and for Interim Procedures. NUSCO states that the Application was served on the Long Island Power Authority, the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, the New York Public Service Commission, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, the Independent System Operator of New England, and the New York Independent System Operator. *Comment Date:* March 26, 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. E4-492 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-62-000, et al.] Black River Power, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings February 27, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Black River Power, LLC, Carlyle/Riverstone Global Energy, and Power Fund II, L.P. [Docket No. EC04-62-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Black River Power, LLC and Carlyle/Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund II, L.P. submitted a Notice of Withdrawal of their February 3, 2004, application in the above-referenced proceeding. *Comment Date:* March 8, 2004. 2. El Paso Electric Company [Docket No. EL02-113-005] Take notice that on January 30, 2004, El Paso Electric Company (EPE), submitted for filing a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's Letter Order issued October 23, 2003. 105 FERC ¶ 61,107. *Comment Date:* March 8, 2004. 3. American Electric Power Service Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, Dayton Power and Light Company [Docket No. EL03-212-009] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEP), as well as Commonwealth Edison Company and Commonwealth Edison Company of Indiana, Inc. (ComEd) on behalf of Appalachian Power Service Company, Columbus Southern Power Company, Indiana Michigan Power Company, Kentucky Power Company, Kingsport Power Company, Ohio Power Company and Wheeling Power Company and Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) filed revisions to their respective open access transmission tariffs (OATTs) in accordance with changes made by the Commission's order issued in Docket Nos. EL02-111-004 and EL03-212-002, on February 6, 2004, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, *et al.* , 106 FERC ¶ 61,106 (2004). AEP, ComEd and DP& L state that they have served copies of this filing on all parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding, as well as on state public utility commissions having jurisdiction over the companies. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 4. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket Nos. ER02-1656-017 and ER02-1656-018] As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued on February 6, 2004, the Commission Staff will convene a technical conference on March 3-5, 2004, in San Francisco, California, to discuss with state representatives and market participants in California various substantive issues related to the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) Revised MD02 proposal, including the flexible offer obligation proposal, the residual unit commitment process, pricing for constrained-output generators, marginal losses, ancillary services, and market power mitigation issues. The conference will focus on the issue areas identified in the agenda, which is appended to this notice. With respect to the issues on the conference agenda, which were previously discussed at the January 28-29, 2004, technical conference, the CAISO is expected to present its proposals, as filed on February 24, 2004, in the above-captioned dockets. The CAISO's presentations will be followed by an open discussion amongst all participants. The discussion of the topics related to the market power mitigation issues will begin with a short presentation by the Commission Staff to frame the issue, followed by an open discussion amongst all participants. Participants are encouraged to be prepared to discuss the issues substantively. For more information about the conference, please contact: Olga Kolotushkina at

(202)502-6024 or at *olga.kolotushkina@ferc.gov* . 5. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER03-552-007 and ER03-984-005] Take notice that on February 24, 2004, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) submitted responses to the Commission(s Data Requests, dated February 2, 2004, regarding proposed creditworthiness requirements for customers participating in the NYISO-administered markets. NYISO states that it has served a copy of this filing upon all parties named on the official service list for this proceeding. *Comment Date:* March 16, 2004. 6. DeSoto County Generating Co., LLC, et al. [Docket No. ER03-1383-001] Take notice that, on February 24, 2004, Progress Energy, Inc., (Progress Energy) submitted for filing on behalf of various Progress Energy subsidiaries a status report in compliance with Ordering Paragraph M of the Commission's Order issued November 24, 2003, in Docket No. ER03-1383-000, 105 FERC ¶ 61,245 (2003). Progress Energy states that the filing was served on the official service list in Docket No. ER03-1383-000, the Florida Public Service Commission and the North Carolina Public Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* March 16, 2004. 7. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation [Docket No. ER04-346-000] Take notice that on February 18, 2004, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson) submitted for filing a Notice of Withdrawal of FERC Rate Schedule No. 205, in Docket No. ER04-346-000, filed December 30, 2003. Central Hudson states that it is withdrawing the referenced filing because the subject agreement is currently not under the Commission's jurisdiction. *Comment Date:* March 9, 2004. 8. Southern California Edison Company [Docket No. ER04-435-002] Take notice that on February 25, 2004, Southern California Edison Company

(SCE)tendered for filing revisions to its Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff

(WDAT)in compliance with Commission(s Order No. 2003, Standardization of Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures. SCE states that copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, the California Independent System Operator Corporation, the California Electricity Oversight Board, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and the Cities of Anaheim, Azusa, Banning, Riverside, and Vernon, California, and any persons on the Service List for this proceeding. *Comment Date:* March 17, 2004. 9. Diverse Power Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-444-001] Take notice that on February 12, 2004, Diverse Power Incorporated (Diverse) submitted its proposed Revised Tariff Sheet No. 1 of its Original FERC Rate Schedule No. 1. The revised tariff sheet is being filed to reflect a change in name from Troup Electric Membership Corp. to Diverse Power Incorporated. *Comment Date:* March 8, 2004. 10. Diverse Power Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-555-000] Take notice that on February 17, 2004, the Commission issued a “Notice of Filing” in Docket No. ER04-555-000. This notice was issued in error and is hereby rescinded. 11. Southwest Power Pool, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-579-000] Take notice that on February 24, 2004, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.

(SPP)submitted for filing an executed service agreement for Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service with Western Resources Generation Service d/b/a Westar (Westar). SPP seeks an effective date of June 1, 2004, for the service agreement. SPP states that Westar was served with a copy of this filing. *Comment Date:* March 16, 2004. 12. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER04-580-000] Take notice that on February 24, 2004, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing an executed construction service agreement

(CSA)among PJM, Bethesda Triangle, LLC, and Potomac Electric Power Company. PJM requests a waiver of the Commission's 60-day notice requirement to permit a February 12, 2004, effective date for the CSA. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon the parties to the agreements and the State regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* March 16, 2004. 13. American Electric Power Service Corporation [Docket No. ER04-581-000] Take notice that on February 24, 2004, AEP Service Corporation (AEPSC) on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M), tendered for filing a revised Repair and Maintenance Agreement between I&M and Wabash Valley Power Association (O&M Agreement) designated agreement as Eight Revised I&M FERC Rate Schedule No. 81. AEPSC requests waiver of notice to permit the new O&M Agreement to be effective on/or after March 1, 2004. AEP states that a copy of the filing was served upon the Parties and the State utility regulatory commissions of Indiana and Michigan. *Comment Date:* March 16, 2004. 14. Wilbur Power LLC [Docket Nos. QF83-168-007 and EL04-86-000] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, Wilbur Power LLC (Wilbur Power), tendered for filing a Request for Limited Waiver of Qualifying Cogeneration Operating and Efficiency Standards, Status Report, and Request for Expedited Consideration. *Comment Date:* March 18, 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,

(a)825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Teresa P. Rogers, Hydro Generation Department, American Electric Power, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, VA 24022-2121,

(540)985-2441. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mrs. Heather Campbell at

(202)502-6182, or e-mail address: *heather.campbell@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 5, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2210-101) 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 e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* APC is requesting approval to permit Highland Lake Inc.(permittee) to install and operate two docks, each with four double slips for a total of 16 floating boat slips. Development will take place along the Bull Run portion of the Blackwater River on Smith Mountain Lake. The proposed facilities will serve 16 off-water lots in the Highland Lake subdivision. Highland Lake subdivision is located off of Route 663 in the Union Hall area of Franklin County. No dredging is proposed. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, D.C. 20426 or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *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. 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. Copies 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. E4-482 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 3, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use Of Project Lands And Waters. b. *Project No:* 2232-460. c. *Date Filed:* February 10, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Duke Power, a Division of Duke Energy Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina and Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York Counties, South Carolina. This project does not occupy any federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a), 825(r) and §§ 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Joe Hall, Lake Management Representative, Duke Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 1006, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28201-1006,

(704)382-8576. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Brittany Schoenen at

(202)502-6097, or e-mail address: *bschoenen@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 5, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2232-460) 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Duke Power

(Duke)is seeking Commission approval to reduce an existing boat marina from 39 to 34 slips, and to construct a 200 boat dry storage facility with a forklift pad. A permit would be issued by Duke to Crown Harbor Dry Boat Dock Storage, LLC for the construction and operation of the marina, and 0.74 acres will be leased for the facility. The marina will be used by the residents of the Crown Harbor Subdivision on Lake Norman. l. *Location of the Application:* 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, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 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. E4-483 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application To Reclassify Project Shoreline and for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 3, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Reclassification of Project Shoreline and Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No:* 2232-461. c. *Date Filed:* February 18, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Duke Power, a Division of Duke Energy Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina and Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and York Counties, South Carolina. This project does not occupy any federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a), 825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Joe Hall, Lake Management Representative, Duke Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 1006, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28201-1006,

(704)382-8576. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Brittany Schoenen at

(202)502-6097, or e-mail address: *bschoenen@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 5, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2232-461) 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 under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Duke Power

(Duke)is seeking Commission approval to reclassify 30′ of project shoreline on Lake Norman, Catawba County, from “Natural” to “Business Industrial”. Duke also seeks approval of an existing pump station for Crescent Resources, LLC, which is used for drip irrigation at its ornamental nursery. The pump facility removes an average of 6,000 gallons of water per day and 15,000 gallons per day during the summer when rainfall is sufficient. l. *Location of the Application:* 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, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If 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. E4-484 Filed 3-8-04; 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 March 3, 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:* 2532-044. c. *Date Filed:* October 6, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Minnesota Power, Minnesota. e. *Name of Project:* Little Falls, Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* John A. Niemela, P.E., Minnesota Power, 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802-2093. 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:* April 5, 2004. k. *Description of Request:* Minnesota Power Company is requesting to add and remove lands from the project boundary at the former Hennepin Paper Mill site. The amendment would remove a portion of the former canal adjacent to mill sites 12-25. This land would be transferred to the City of Little Falls to be developed into a public park. The amendment would also add mill sites 4-11 to the project boundary for use as a security buffer and storage area. The one-foot strip on the south shore of the Mississippi River, east of the line between mill sites 11 and 12, would be changed from fee to flowage rights. l. *Locations of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number 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. E4-485 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2183-035] Grand River Dam Authority; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests March 3, 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.:* P-2183-035. c. *Date filed:* June 2, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). e. *Name of Project:* Markham Ferry Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Grand (Neosho) River, in Mayes County, Oklahoma. This project would not use federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Robert W. Sullivan, Assistant General Manager, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance, GRDA, P.O. Box 409, Vinita, Oklahoma 74301 (918)-256-5545. i. *FERC Contact:* John Ramer, *john.ramer@ferc.gov*

(202)502-8969. j. *Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests:* 60 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 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. Motions to intervene and protests 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. The Commission encourages electronic filings. k. This application has been accepted, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l *. Project Description:* The Markham Ferry Hydroelectric Project consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)The 3,744-foot-long by 90-foot-high Robert S. Kerr dam, which includes an 824-foot-long gated spillway, topped with 17, 40-foot-long by 27-foot-high, steel Taintor gates and two 80-ton capacity traveling gate hoists;

(2)the 15-mile-long Lake Hudson, which has a surface area of 10,900 acres, 200,300 acre-feet of operating storage, and 444,500 acre-feet total of flood storage capacity;

(3)the 6,200-foot-long by 45-foot-high Salina Dike;

(4)a concrete powerhouse containing four Kaplan turbines with a total maximum hydraulic capacity of 28,000 cubic feet per second

(cfs)and four generating units with a total installed generating capacity of 108,000 kilowatts (kW), and producing an average of 257,107,000 kilowatt hours

(kWh)annually;

(5)one unused 110-kilovolt

(kV)transmission line; and

(6)appurtenant facilities. The dam and existing project facilities are owned by GRDA. m. A copy of the application is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link—select “Docket #” and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST” or “MOTION TO INTERVENE;”

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

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. o. *Procedural schedule:* The Commission staff proposes to issue one Environmental Assessment

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: Action Date Issue Scoping Document April 2004. Notice Application Ready for Environmental Assessment March 2005. Notice Availability of EA September 2005. Ready for Commission Decision on Application December 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. E4-491 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ORD-2003-0010; FRL-7633-3] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Personal Exposure of High-Risk Subpopulations to Particles (Addition of Detroit Exposure and Aerosol Research Study (DEARS)), EPA ICR Number 1887.03, OMB Control Number 2080-0058 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

(ICR)has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval. This ICR is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2005. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before April 8, 2004. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number ORD-2003-0010, to

(1)EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by email to *oei.docket@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Information Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Blackwell, MD E205-01, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number:

(919)541-2886; fax number:

(919)541-0905; email address: *blackwell.barbara@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On October 3, 2003 (68 FR 57441), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA has addressed the comments received. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. ORD-2003-0010, which is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the Office of Environmental Information Docket is

(202)566-1752. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket.* Use EDOCKET to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA's **Federal Register** notice describing the electronic docket at 67 *FR* 38102 (May 31, 2002), or go to *http://www.epa.gov/edocket.* *Title:* Personal Exposure of High-Risk Subpopulations to Particles (Addition of Detroit Exposure and Aerosol Research Study (DEARS)). *Abstract:* EPA's Office of Research and Development proposes to conduct a residential and personal exposure field monitoring study in the city of Detroit, Michigan, over a three-year period from 2004 to 2006. The primary goal of the study is to evaluate and describe the relationship between air toxics and PM constituents measured at a central site monitor and measurements of residential and personal concentrations. An emphasis is placed on understanding the impact of local sources (point and mobile) on outdoor residential concentrations and the impact of housing type and house operation on indoor concentrations. Personal air pollutant monitoring will be conducted to determine the impact of time spent in nonresidential locations and personal activities on exposure. Approximately 120 persons will voluntarily agree to wear certain personal air monitors and to allow their homes to be equipped with other monitors to measure indoor and outdoor residential air quality. Each home will be monitored for five consecutive days in the summer and five consecutive days in the winter. The study is a continuation and expansion of previous OMB-approved studies of human exposure to particles, undertaken in response to recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and are identified on the form and/or instrument, if applicable. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. *Respondents/Affected Entities:* Residents of Wayne County, Michigan. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 40. *Frequency of Response:* Semi-annually. *Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden:* 300. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* $2,880, includes $0 annualized capital or O&M costs. Dated: March 1, 2004. Richard T. Westlund, Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 04-5287 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am]

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