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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-208-000] Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing March 10, 2004. Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company

(ESNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, Fiftieth Revised Sheet No. 7 and Fiftieth Revised Sheet No. 8, with a proposed effective date of March 1, 2004. ESNG states that the purpose of this instant filing is to track rate changes attributable to a storage service purchased from Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) under its Rate Schedules FSS and SST. The costs of the above referenced storage service comprise the rates and charges payable under ESNG's Rate Schedule CFSS. This tracking filing is being made pursuant to Section 3 of ESNG's Rate Schedule CFSS. ESNG states that copies of the filing have been served upon its jurisdictional customers and interested State Commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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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. E4-603 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12141-001] Energy Recycling Company; Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permit March 10, 2004. Take notice that the permittee for the subject project has requested to surrender its preliminary permit. Investigations and feasibility studies have shown that the project would not be economically feasible. Project No. Project name Stream State Expiration date 12141-001 Proposed Pumped Storage None OR 06-30-2005 The permit 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 the permit shall remain in effect through the first business day following that day. New applications involving this project site, to the extent provided for under 18 CFR part 4, may be filed on the next business day. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-598 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-76-000] Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Application March 8, 2004. Take notice that on March 1, 2004, Equitrans, L.P. (Equitrans), 100 Allegany Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, filed in Docket No. CP04-76-000 an application pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)for all of the necessary authorizations required to refunctionalize certain of its facilities from transmission/storage to gathering, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The facilities that Equitrans is seeking to refunctionalize include:

(1)Approximately 275 miles of low-pressure, predominantly small diameter pipeline;

(2)14 compressor engines, located at 8 compressor stations, having a total of 14,395 horsepower; and

(3)various meters and appurtenant facilities, all of which are primarily used to gather gas from numerous gas wells in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and transport such gas to Equitrans' downstream transportation facilities. The facilities are located in Armstrong and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania; and Armstrong, Braxton, Doddridge, Lewis, Marion and Wetzel Counties, West Virginia. Equitrans states that concurrently with the submission of this application, it is also submitting an application under section 4 of the NGA seeking approvals for the rate treatment associated with the refunctionalized facilities. Equitrans further requests that the Commission grant any waivers of its regulations that the Commission may deem necessary to grant the authorizations requested in its application. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to David K. Dewey, General Counsel, Equitrans, L.P., 100 Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, at

(412)395-2566 and Mark Cook, BakerBotts, L.P., Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004, at 202 639-7779. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed 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

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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. *Comment Date:* March 22, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-566 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-023] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Negotiated Rates March 10, 2004. [Docket No. RP02-361-023] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Original Sheet Nos. 8T and 8U, reflecting an effective date of January 1, 2004. Gulfstream states that this filing is being made to implement a Loan negotiated rate transaction under Rate Schedule PALS pursuant to Section 31 of the General Terms and Conditions of Gulfstream's FERC Gas Tariff. Gulfstream states that Original Sheet Nos. 8T and 8U identify and describe the negotiated rate agreement, including the exact legal name of the relevant shipper, the negotiated rate, the rate schedule, the contract term, and the contract quantity. Gulfstream also states that Original Sheet Nos. 8T and 8U include footnotes where necessary to provide further details on the agreement listed thereon. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-601 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-209-000] KO Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 10, 2004. Take notice that on March 5, 2004, KO Transmission Company

(KOT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 10, to become effective April 1, 2004. KOT states that the proposed change is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 24, Transportation Retainage Adjustment of the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) of KOT's Tariff, which provides that KOT may adjust its fuel retainage as operating conditions warrant. KOT states that the proposed change will lower KOT's retainage to 1.00%, from its current rate of 1.05%. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-604 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-207-000] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 10, 2004. Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 303A, with an effective date of April 3, 2004. Northern Border is also filing certain potentially non-conforming Global Agreements. Northern Border states that certain Agreements are being submitted for the Commission's review and information and have been listed on the tendered tariff sheets as potentially nonconforming agreements. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-602 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-70-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application March 10, 2004. Take notice that Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern Natural), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha Nebraska 68124, filed in Docket No. CP04-70-000 on February 27, 2004 an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, to abandon by sale to Sid Richardson Gas Pipeline, Ltd. (Richardson), certain pipeline facilities, with appurtenances consisting of 50 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline (Northern Natural's B-Line), located in Winkler, Ward, Reeves and Pecos Counties, Texas, together with delivery and receipt points located along the length of the pipeline. Northern Natural also proposes to abandon by removal certain associated interconnects and cross-over pipeline and valves, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing may be also viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call

(866)208-3676 or TTY,

(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Michael T. Loeffler, Director, Certificates and Reporting, Northern Natural, 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha Nebraska, at

(402)398-7103. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, before the comment date of this notice, 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). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. 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. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-606 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP97-374-005] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rates March 10, 2004. Take notice that on March 5, 2004, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Eighth Revised Sheet No. 375, to be effective April 5, 2004. Northwest states that the purpose of this filing is to replace the shipper name Calpine Energy Services, L.P. (Calpine) with Goldendale Energy Center, LLC (Goldendale) on the list of negotiated rate service agreements contained in Northwest's Tariff. Northwest states that the shipper name is revised to reflect the assignment of Calpine's negotiated rate service agreement to Goldendale. 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 § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-595 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EL00-95-081, EL00-95-074, EL00-95-086, EL00-98-069, EL00-98-062, and EL00-98-073] San Diego Gas & Electric Company Complainant, v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, Respondents; Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange; Notice of Conference March 9, 2004. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is convening a conference to discuss a settlement reached by some of the parties in the above captioned proceeding. The conference will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Conference Room A, 245 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The purpose of the conference is to inform parties of the terms of a settlement agreement recently entered into between the Williams Companies, Inc. and Williams Power Company, Inc. (collectively, Williams), on the one hand, and Southern California Edison Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, on the other. The settlement provides that certain additional parties may elect to join the settlement as to Williams and receive refunds in accordance with the settlement's terms. The conference will be governed by rule 602 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedures, 18 CFR 385.602 (2003). For additional information concerning the conference, interested persons may contact Robert Pease at *robert.pease@ferc.gov* or Lee Ann Watson *leeann.watson@ferc.gov* . No telephone communication bridge will be provided at this conference. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-563 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-99-001] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 10, 2004. Take notice that on March 5, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the pro forma tariff sheets attached at Appendix A to the filing. Tennessee states that the tariff sheets are being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order issued January 26, 2004, in the referenced proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(NGA)and part 157 of the Commission's rules and regulations, to amend the authority granted for its LNG Terminal Expansion Project by Commission Order dated December 18, 2002, in Docket Nos. CP02-60-000, as amended by the October 27, 2003, order in Docket No. CP02-60-003. The application is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. 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. Trunkline LNG requests authorization to amend its Original Expansion Project, as amended, with the following modifications: the layberth will be converted into an LNG unloading dock. Three LNG unloading arms, one vapor return/delivery arm, and support trestles will be installed. These facilities will permit continuous unloading of ships from either of the two docks; however, no simultaneous unloading of LNG ships will occur. The facilities will be designed to provide a maximum allowable operating pressure

(MAOP)of 1,261 psig. The amended expansion project is needed to provide additional firm vaporization service and increased sendout capability for Trunkline LNG's customer, BG LNG Services, LLC (BGLS). The modification will not change the level of Trunkline LNG terminal's storage capacity of 9.0 Bcf. The sustained sendout capacity of the terminal will be increased from 1.2 to 1.8 Bcf/d, with 2.1 Bcf/d peak sendout capacity. BGLS will have 100% of the terminal's expanded capacity under a long-term contract which terminates on December 31, 2023. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to William W. Grygar, Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Affairs, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, 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). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. The Commission may issue a preliminary determination on non-environmental issues prior to the completion of its review of the environmental aspects of the project. This preliminary determination typically considers such issues as the need for the project and its economic effect on existing customers of the applicant, on other pipelines in the area, and on landowners and communities. For example, the Commission considers the extent to which the applicant may need to exercise eminent domain to obtain rights-of way for the proposed project and balances that against the non-environmental benefits to be provided by the project. Therefore, if a person has comments on community and landowner impacts from this proposal, it is important either to file comments or to intervene as early in the process as possible. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* March 19, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-570 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EG04-38-000, et al.] Redbud Energy LP, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings March 9, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Redbud Energy LP [Docket No. EG04-38-000] Take notice that on March 5, 2004, Redbud Energy LP (Redbud) tendered for filing with the Commission an application for redetermination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's regulations. *Comment Date:* March 26, 2004. 2. Covanta Union, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER03-1085-002 and ER04-616-000] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, Covanta Union, Inc. (Covanta Union) tendered for filing:

(1)A notice of change in facts from those described in its application for authorization to sell power at market-based rates;

(2)a triennial market power analysis; and

(3)a revised market-based rate tariff in compliance with the Commission's order issued November 17, 2003, in Docket No. EL01-118-000, Investigation of Terms and Conditions of Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorizations, 105 FERC ¶ 61,218 (2003). Covanta Union's filing also revises the format of its market-based rate tariff to comply with the Commission's rules in Order No. 614, Designation of Electric Rate Schedule Sheets, 90 FERC ¶ 61,352 (2000). Covanta Union requests an effective date of March 4, 2004, for the revisions to its market-based rate schedule. Covanta Union states that a copy of this filing was served on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 3. FPL 251 Wind, LLC [Docket No. ER04-124-001] Take notice that on February 20, 2004, the FPL 251 Wind, LLC filed a withdrawal of their Rate Schedule Nos. 1 through 4. *Comment Date:* March 22, 2004. 4. Mid-Continent Area Power Pool [Docket No. ER04-155-001] Take notice that on February 27, 2004, the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool

(MAPP)submitted additional information regarding their November 4, 2003 filing of an amendment to section 21.2 of Schedule F, which governs modifications of transmission service on a firm basis. MAPP requests a March 1, 2004, effective date of the Schedule F amendment filed on November 4, 2003, and accepted by the Commission on December 11, 2003. *Comment Date:* March 19, 2004. 5. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-294-002] Take notice that on March 5, 2004, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) tendered for filing corrected tariff sheets to its Open Access Transmission Tariff

(OATT)and Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff (Services Tariff) filed March 3, 2004, in compliance with the Commission's February 2, 2004, order in Docket No. ER04-294-000. NYISO states that copies of this filing have been served on all parties listed on the official service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission in these proceedings. The NYISO has also served a copy of this filing to all parties that have executed Service Agreements under the NYISO's Open-Access Transmission Tariff or Services Tariff, the New York State Public Service Commission, and to the electric utility regulatory agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. *Comment Date:* March 26, 2004. 6. Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-621-000] Take notice that on March 5, 2004, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) tendered for filing an Interconnection Agreement by and between Con Edison and Astoria Energy LLC. Con Edison states that the agreement provides for the interconnection to Con Edison's transmission system of a 1,000 MW electric generating facility that Astoria Energy LLC proposes to construct and operate in the Borough of Queens, New York. Con Edison states that copies of this filing have been served on Astoria Energy LLC and the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Comment Date:* March 26, 2004. 7. Redbud Energy LP [Docket No. ER04-622-000] Take notice that on March 5, 2004, Redbud Energy LP (Redbud) tendered for filing its proposed tariff and supporting cost data for its proposed rates to recover costs associated with its ownership of a switchyard on the Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company transmission network. Redbud requests an effective date of May 4, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 26, 2004. 8. New England Power Pool [Docket No. ER04-623-000] Take notice that on March 8, 2004, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Participants Committee filed revisions to NEPOOL Market Rule 1 to allow Self-Scheduled generating Resources to receive in defined circumstances Operating Reserve Credits during non-Self-Scheduled hours. A March 1, 2004, effective date is requested. The NEPOOL Participants Committee states that copies of these materials were sent to the NEPOOL Participants and the New England state governors and regulatory commissions. *Comment Date:* March 29, 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. E4-564 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EF03-2011-001, et al.] United States Department of Energy, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings March 8, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. U.S. Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration [Docket No. EF03-2011-001] Take notice that on March 2, 2004, the Bonneville Power Administration

(BPA)tendered for filing an amendment to its July 29, 2003, filing of a proposed Safety-Net Cost Recovery Adjustment Clause under the 2002 General Rate Schedule Provisions pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conversation Act, 16 U.S.C. 839e(a)(2). *Comment Date:* March 23, 2004. 2. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. [Docket No. ER97-2872-004] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson) tendered for filing

(1)an updated market power analysis in compliance with the Commission's Order in Docket No. ER97-2872-000 granting Central Hudson market-based rate authority, and

(2)an amendment to its market- based rate tariff to adopt the Commission's new Market Behavior Rules issued in Docket No. EL01-118. *Comment Date:* March 25, 2004. 3. Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC [Docket No. ER02-320-007] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC), in compliance with the terms of the Commission's orders of February 13, 2002, and March 29, 2002, in Docket Nos. EC02-23-000, *et al.* , submitted a request to extend the deferral mechanisms and rate moratorium previously approved by the Commission. METC states that copies of this filing have been served upon all transmission customers within the METC pricing zone within the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. and on the Michigan Public Service Commission. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 4. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER03-647-005] Take notice that on February 26, 2004, New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) in compliance with the Commission's May 20, 2003, Order in Docket No. ER03-647-000 submitted a Report on Status of Regional Adequacy Markets Working Group. *Comment Date:* March 18, 2004. 5. ISO New England, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-23-004] Take notice that on February 27, 2004, ISO New England Inc.

(ISO)filed an informational filing submitting notification that one of the generating units covered by the Amended Reliability Agreement between the ISO and Devon Power LLC (Devon) is no longer need for reliability purposes and stating that the ISO will terminate the Amended Reliability Agreement with respect to one of Devon's units. ISO states that copies of the filing have been served upon all parties to the proceedings. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 6. PSI Energy, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-90-001] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, PSI Energy, Inc. (PSI), submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the letter order issued December 1, 2003, in Docket No. ER04-90-000. PSI states that a copy of this is being served on Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 7. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-294-001] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) tendered for filing a compliance filing in connection with the Commission's February 2, 2004, order in Docket No. ER04-294-000. The NYISO states that it has served a copy of this filing to all parties listed on the official service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission in these proceedings. The NYISO also states that it has also served a copy of this filing to all parties that have executed Service Agreements under the NYISO's Open-Access Transmission Tariff or Services Tariff, the New York State Public Service Commission and to the electric utility regulatory agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 8. Commonwealth Edison Company [Docket No. ER04-393-001] Take notice that on March 2, 2004, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) tendered for filing additional information with respect to interconnection agreements between ComEd and Zilkha Renewable Energy Midwest I, LLC, and between ComEd and Zilkha Renewable Energy Midwest VI, LLC filed with the Commission on January 12, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 23, 2004. 9. Orion Power Midwest, LP [Docket No. ER04-500-001] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, Orion Power MidWest, LP filed its Rate Schedule No. 1 to comply with the letter order of the Commission in Docket No. ER04-500-000 issued February 25, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 10. Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-519-001] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.

(VEC)tendered for filing an amendment to its initial rate filing in Docket No. ER04-519-000, and designated its amendment as proposed First Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 10. VEC states that each of the customers under the rate schedule, Citizens, the Vermont Public Service Board, and the Vermont Department of Public Service were mailed copies of the filing. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 11. Onondaga Cogeneration Limited Partnership [Docket No. ER04-546-001] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Onondaga Cogeneration Limited Partnership (Onondaga), pursuant to a request from Commission staff, submitted for filing a Substitute Original Sheet No. 2 to its market-based rate tariff deleting a reference to sales of black start capacity into the market administered by the New York Independent System Operator. *Comment Date:* March 25, 2004. 12. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket No. ER04-609-000] Take notice that on March 2, 2004, the California Independent System Operator Corporation

(ISO)tendered for filing a revision to the ISO Tariff, Amendment No. 58, for acceptance by the Commission. The ISO states that the purpose of Amendment No. 58 is to

(1)clarify the application of the Tolerance Band during Waiver Denial Periods;

(2)define Constrained Output Generation;

(3)clarify the implementation of Uninstructed Deviation Penalties to dynamically scheduled System Resources; and

(4)provide for consistent treatment of unit data for Reliability Must-Run and market transactions. The ISO is requesting that the amendment be made effective on the later of May 1, 2004, or when the Phase 1-B modifications are put into service. The ISO states that this filing has been served on the Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Electricity Oversight Board, parties in Docket No. ER03-1046, and parties with effective Scheduling Coordinator Agreements under the ISO Tariff. *Comment Date:* March 23, 2004. 13. Kentucky Utilities Company [Docket No. ER04-610-000] Take notice that on March 2, 2004, Kentucky Utilities Company

(KU)submitted for filing, pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act and part 35 of the Commission's regulations, an amendment to a Service Agreement between KU and City of Nicholasville, Kentucky, for the addition of a new metering point, Substation No. 8, for wholesale power service. KU states that a copy of this filing has been served upon the City of Nicholasville, Kentucky. *Comment Date:* March 23, 2004. 14. BP West Coast Products LLC—Wilmington Calciner [Docket No. ER04-611-000] Take notice that on March 2, 2004, BP West Coast Products LLC—Wilmington Calciner submitted a Notice of Change of Legal Name changing ARCO CQC Kiln, Inc., to BP West Coast Products LLC—Wilmington Calciner effective January 1, 2002. *Comment Date:* March 23, 2004. 15. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation [Docket No. ER04-612-000] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL Electric) filed an Interconnection Agreement between PPL Electric and the Borough of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. PPL Electric request an effective date of February 1, 2004. PPL Electric states that it has served a copy of this filing on the Borough of Ephrata. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 16. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation [Docket No. ER04-613-000] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL Electric) filed an Interconnection Agreement between PPL Electric and the Borough of Perkasie, Pennsylvania. PPL Electric requests an effective date of February 1, 2004. PPL Electric states that it has served a copy of this filing on the Borough of Perkasie. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 17. PJM Interconnection, LLC [Docket No. ER04-614-000] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM), submitted for filing an executed interconnection service agreement

(ISA)among PJM, Conectiv Atlantic Generation, LLC, 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 February 29, 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 24, 2004. 18. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-615-000] Take notice that on March 3, 2004, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO), filed modifications to recently-approved provisions contained in its December 12, 2003, filing, in which the NYISO proposed to revise its Open Access Transmission Tariff

(OATT)and Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff (Services Tariff) to reduce the magnitude of congestion rent shortfalls. NYISO states that the proposed modifications will change the OATT and Services Tariff to include the appropriate Point of Injection and Point of Withdrawal for two sets of Existing Transmission Capacity for Native Load (ETCNL) listed in both Table 2 of Attachment M of the OATT and Table 1 of part IV of Attachment B of the Services Tariff. The NYISO has requested that the modifications become effective on February 2, 2004, the date that the provisions in the December 12, 2003, filing became effective. The NYISO states that it has served a copy of this filing upon all parties that have executed Service Agreements under the NYISO's OATT or Services Tariff, the New York State Public Service Commission, and the electric utility regulatory agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 19. Black River Generation, LLC [Docket No. ER04-617-000] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Black River Generation, LLC filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power and part 35 of the Commission's regulations for authorization to sell energy, capacity, and ancillary services wholesale at market-based rates. *Comment Date:* March 25, 2004. 20. American Transmission Systems, Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-618-000] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, American Transmission Systems, Incorporated

(ATSI)tendered for filing a proposed Schedule 2—Reactive Supply and Voltage Control from Generation Sources Service under its Open Access Transmission Tariff, ATSI FERC Electric Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1 and a new Schedule 2.1—Revenue Requirement for Reactive Power. ATSI states that the proposed Schedule 2 and 2.1 are intended to allow collection of revenues associated with the supply of Reactive Supply Service within the FirstEnergy Control Area by multiple generation suppliers and the distribution of all revenues collected in a fair and equitable manner. ATSI has proposed to make the revisions effective on May 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 25, 2004. 21. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER04-619-000] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power) tendered for filing revised rate schedule sheets (Revised Sheets) in its First Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 109 (Rate Schedule) with Virginia Municipal Electric Association No. 1 (VMEA). Dominion Virginia Power states that, consistent with the terms of the Rate Schedule, the Revised Sheets provide for the advance payment for construction of excess facilities with a voltage-appropriate carrying charge and modify the rates for service. Dominion Virginia Power requests waiver of the Commission's regulations to allow the Revised Sheets to become effective as of April 1, 2004. Dominion Virginia Power states that copies of the filing were served upon VMEA, the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Virginia State Corporation Commission. *Comment Date:* March 25, 2004. 22. American Transmission Systems, Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-620-000] Take notice that on March 4, 2004, American Transmission Systems, Incorporated

(ATSI)tendered for filing a revised Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement

(GIOA)to provide a connection of electric generating facilities owned and operated by Troy Energy, LLC to the ATSI Transmission System and for coordination of the operation and maintenance of those facilities with ATSI. ATSI states that the revisions to the GIOA were negotiated in conjunction with settlement discussions in *Troy Energy, LLC* , Docket No. ER03-1396-000. ATSI has proposed to make the revisions effective on May 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 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. E4-571 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2192-009] Consolidated Water Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment March 10, 2004. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has prepared an Environmental Assessment

(EA)for an application requesting Commission approval for the transfer of project land and water withdrawal for the Biron Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Wisconsin River in Wood and Portage Counties in central Wisconsin. The Biron Dam is located at river mile 219 in the Village of Biron. The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project and concludes that the transfer of land and water withdrawal would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to the March 5, 2004 Commission Order titled “Order Amending License for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters,” which is available for review and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number (prefaced by P-) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC On Line Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll free at

(866)208-3676, or for TTY contact

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-600 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2056-016] Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy); Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment March 8, 2004. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Part 380 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380; FERC Order No. 486 and 52 FR 47897, the Office of Energy Projects Staff (staff) reviewed the application for a new license for the St. Anthony Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Mississippi River in the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and prepared a final environmental assessment

(EA)for the project. The project does not use or occupy any federal facilities or lands. In this final EA, the staff analyzes the potential environmental effects of the existing project and concludes that licensing the project, with staff's recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the final EA and 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 “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, 202-502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-568 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meetings and Soliciting Scoping Comments March 9, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* New major license. b. *Project No.:* 2114-116. c. *Date Filed:* October 29, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington. e. *Name of Project:* Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Columbia River in portions of Grant, Yakima, Kittitas, Douglas, Benton, and Chelan Counties, Washington. The project occupies Federal lands managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Army, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Ms. Laurel Heacock, Licensing Manager, Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, 30 C Street, SW., Ephrata, Washington 98823, telephone

(509)754-6622. i. *FERC Contact:* Charles Hall, telephone

(202)502-6853, e-mail *charles.hall@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for Filing Scoping Comments:* May 3, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Scoping comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. 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 is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The project includes two developments with a total authorized capacity of 1,755 megawatts

(MW)as follows:

(a)The Wanapum development consisting of a dam 186.5 feet high and 8,637 feet long with upstream fish passage facilities, a reservoir with an approximate surface area of 14,680 acres, a powerhouse with ten turbine-generator units with a total nameplate capacity of 900 MW, transmission lines, and appurtenant facilities; and

(b)the Priest Rapids development consisting of a dam 179.5 feet high and 10,103 feet long with upstream fish passage facilities, a reservoir with an approximate surface area of 7,725 acres, a powerhouse with ten turbine-generator units with a total nameplate capacity of 855 MW, transmission lines, and appurtenant facilities. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. *Scoping Process:* The Commission staff intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)on the project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EIS will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. *Scoping Meetings:* The Commission staff will conduct a site visit, one agency scoping meeting and one public meeting. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns, while the public scoping meeting is primarily for public input. All interested individuals, organizations, resource agencies, and Indian tribes are invited to attend one or all of the meetings, and to assist the staff in identifying the scope of the environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EIS. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Site Visit *When:* Tuesday, April 6, 2004, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Where:* Meet at Wanapum Dam at 9 a.m. near Beverly, Washington; RSVP to Applicant Contact (item h) by March 22. Public Scoping Meeting *When:* Tuesday, April 6, 2004, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. *Where:* Moses Lake Convention Center, 1475 Nelson Rd, NE., Moses Lake, WA. Agency Scoping Meeting *When:* Wednesday, April 7, 2004, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. *Where:* Moses Lake Convention Center, 1475 Nelson Rd, NE., Moses Lake, WA. Copies of the Scoping Document

(SD1)outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EIS were distributed to the parties on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of the SD1 will be available at the scoping meeting or may be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link ( *see* item m above). *Objectives:* At the scoping meetings, the staff will:

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

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

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

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

(5)identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. *Procedures:* The meetings are recorded by a stenographer and become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meeting and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed in the EIS. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-561 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2207-009] Mosinee Paper Corporation; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests and Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 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.:* 2207-009. c. *Date Filed:* December 18, 2002. d. *Applicant:* Mosinee Paper Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Mosinee Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Wisconsin River in the town of Mosinee, Marathon County, Wisconsin. The project does not utilize lands of the United States. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeff Verdoorn, Mosinee Paper Corporation, 100 Main Street, Mosinee, Wisconsin 54455,

(715)693-2111. i. *FERC Contact:* Michael Spencer, *michael.spencer@ferc.gov* ,

(202)502-6093. j. Pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the Commission's Regulations ( *see* Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991), the deadline for filing comments, interventions, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance date 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. Comments, motions to intervene, protests, 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 “eFiling” link. k. *Protests or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. l. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —(All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “PROTEST,” “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” “RECOMMENTDATIONS,” “TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRESCRIPTIONS;”

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

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

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure also 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. m. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. *Description of Project:* The existing Mosinee Project consists of:

(1)Three dam sections spanning bedrock islands described from east to west side as comprised of;

(a)a 392-foot-long concrete-capped overflow spillway dam, with flashboards;

(b)a middle concrete-capped overflow spillway dam;

(c)the western most dam section called a guardhouse with 9 lift gates and 4 stop log sections;

(2)a 1,377-acre reservoir at normal pool elevation of 1137.75 feet msl;

(3)an 850-foot-long power canal;

(4)two powerhouses are at the end of the power canal with a total installed capacity of 3,050-kilowatts;

(5)two 18-foot-wide, 9-foot-high Taintor gates;

(6)two 2000-foot-long, 5 kilo-volt transmission lines; and

(7)appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the average annual generation is 23,680 megawatthours. 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 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. p. *Procedures Schedule:* The Commission staff proposes to issue one Environmental Assessment

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. The Staff intends to issue a Notice of Availability of EA in June 2004. Staff intends to allow at least 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. If any person or organization objects to the staff proposed alternative procedure, they should file comments as stipulated in item j above, briefly explaining the basis for their objection. q. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-562 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2207-009] Mosinee Paper Corporation; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests and Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 8, 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.:* 2207-009. c. *Date Filed:* December 18, 2002. d. *Applicant:* Mosinee Paper Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Mosinee Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Wisconsin River in the town of Mosinee, Marathon County, Wisconsin. The project does not utilize lands of the United States. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeff Verdoorn, Mosinee Paper Corporation, 100 Main Street, Mosinee, Wisconsin 54455

(715)693-2111. i. *FERC Contact:* Michael Spencer, *michael.spencer@ferc.gov* ,

(202)502-6093. j. Pursuant to § 4.34(b) of the Commission's Regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991), the deadline for filing comments, interventions, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance date 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 and Procedure 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, motions to intervene, protests, 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 “eFiling” link. k. *Status of environmental analysis:* This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of Project:* The existing Mosinee Project consists of:

(1)Three dam sections spanning bedrock islands described from east to west side as comprised of;

(a)a 392-foot-long concrete-capped overflow spillway dam, with flashboards;

(b)a middle concrete-capped overflow spillway dam;

(c)the western most dam section called a guardhouse with 9 lift gates and 4 stop log sections;

(2)a 1,377-acre reservoir at normal pool elevation of 1137.75 feet msl;

(3)an 850-foot-long power canal;

(4)two powerhouses are at the end of the power canal with a total installed capacity of 3,050-kilowatts;

(5)two 18-foot-wide, 9-foot-high Taintor gates;

(6)two 2000-foot-long, 5 kilo-volt transmission lines; and

(7)appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the average annual generation is 23,680 megawatthours. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. 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. Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “PROTEST”, “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

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 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. If any person or organization objects to the staff proposed alternative procedure, they should file comments as stipulated in item j above, briefly explaining the basis for their objection. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Issue Notice of availability of EA:* June 2004. o. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: B1. *Protests or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. E1. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-565 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1979-012] Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 8, 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.:* 1979-012. c. *Date Filed:* June 21, 2002. d. *Applicant:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Alexander Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Wisconsin River near the City of Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The project occupies 3.59 acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. David W. Harpole, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, 700 N. Adams Street, P.O. Box 19002, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54307

(920)433-1264. i. *FERC Contact:* Michael Spencer, *michael.spencer@ferc.gov* ,

(202)502-6093. j. Pursuant to § 4.34(b) of the Commission's Regulations ( *see* Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991), the deadline for filing comments, interventions, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance date 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 and Procedure 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 “eFiling” link. k. *Status of environmental analysis:* This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of Project:* The existing project consists of:

(1)A dam, described from east to west side as comprised of a gated spillway controlled by 11 Taintor gates each measuring 26-feet-wide and 15-feet-high, the powerhouse, a 385-foot-long concrete wall with earth backfill, and a 515-foot-long, 20-foot-high earthen embankment dam;

(2)a reservoir with a surface area of 803 acres and, a 7,000 acre-foot storage volume at normal pond elevation;

(3)the powerhouse contains three generating units with an total installed capacity of 4,200-kilowatts

(4)a transmission substation; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the average annual generation is 23,550 megawatt-hours. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “PROTEST”, “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

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 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. If any person or organization objects to the staff proposed alternative procedure, they should file comments as stipulated in item j above, briefly explaining the basis for their objection. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Issue Notice of availability of EA:* June 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-567 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2180-007] PCA Hydro Inc.; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions March 8, 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.:* 2180-007. c. *Date Filed:* June 26, 2001. d. *Applicant:* PCA Hydro Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Grandmother Falls Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Wisconsin River near the town of Bradley, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Kenneth Schulz, Packaging Company of America, N9090 County Road E, Tomahawk, Wisconsin 54487

(715)453-2131 Ext. 499. i. *FERC Contact:* Michael Spencer, *michael.spencer@ferc.gov* ,

(202)219-2846. j. Pursuant to § 4.34(b) of the Commission's regulations ( *see* Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991), the deadline for filing comments, interventions, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance date 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 and procedure 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 “eFiling” link. k. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *Description of Project:* The existing project consists of:

(1)A 39-foot-high, 450-foot-long concrete gravity dam with integral powerhouse and a gated section containing 8 Taintor gates;

(2)a 370-foot-long, rock-filled dike with clay core;

(3)a 758 acre reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 1,940 area-feet, at a normal pool elevation of 1,419.3 mean sea level;

(4)a powerhouse containing three Francis turbines connected to generators with a combined capacity of 3,000 kW, and an average annual generation 17,897 MWh;

(5)a 2,900-foot-long transmission line extending from the powerhouse to the Wisconsin Public Service line; and

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

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. Register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, “PROTEST”, “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

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 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. If any person or organization objects to the staff proposed alternative procedure, they should file comments as stipulated in item j above, briefly explaining the basis for their objection. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Issue Notice of availability of EA:* June 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-569 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption From Licensing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 10, 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 small conduit exemption. b. *Project No.:* 11178-003. c. *Date Filed:* February 11, 2004. d. *Applicant:* City of Tucson, Arizona. e. *Name of Project:* Tucson Hydroelectric Project . f. *Location:* Units of the project would have been located at eleven pressure reducing stations within the city's municipal water system, which obtains water from a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation aqueduct in Pima County, Arizona. No lands of the United States would be affected. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r . h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Mike Sanders, Tucson Water Department, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726-7210,

(520)791-2630. 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:* April 12, 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-11178-003) 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:* The City of Tucson proposes to surrender its exemption for the 4,246-kilowatt

(kW)Tucson Project because of current economic conditions and failure to secure a viable arrangement with its energy provider. The project would have consisted of eleven powerhouses containing generating units with capacities ranging from 49 kW to 1,275 kW. The City states that it will reapply at such time as conditions change and the project is determined to be feasible. m. *Locations 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 at ** using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, here P-11178, 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 Tucson Water Department. 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. E4-596 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Surrender of Preliminary Permits March 10, 2004. Symbiotics, LLC, Lake Bistineau Hydro, LLC, Chittenden Hydro, LLC, Mohawk Hydro, LLC, Dover Hydro, LLC, Bridgeport Hydro, LLC, Arbuckle Hydro, LLC, Rathbun Hydro, LLC, Avalon Hydro, LLC, DeGray Hydro, LLC, Bayview Hydro, LLC, Pleasant Hill Hydro, LLC, Wills Creek Hydro, LLC, Bumping Lake Hydro, LLC, Lower Anacoco Hydro, LLC, Project Nos. 11915-001, 12230-001, 12273-001, 12290-001, 12300-001, 12182-001, 12211-001, 12258-001, 12216-001, 12256-001, 12284-001, 12292-001, 12180-001, 12188-001 and 12234-001. 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 11915-001 Willamette Fall Willamette River OR 09-30-2005 12230-001 Lake Bistineau Dam Loggy Bayou LA 10-31-2005 12273-001 Hiram M Chittenden Dam Lake Washington Ship Canal WA 01-31-2006 12290-001 Mohawk Dam Walhonding River OH 01-31-2006 12300-001 Dover Dam Tuscarawas River OH 10-31-2005 12182-001 Bridgeport Dam East Walker River CA 08-31-2006 12211-001 Arbuckle Dam Rock Creek OK 05-31-2006 12258-001 Rathbun Dam Chariton River IA 09-30-2005 12216-001 Avalon Dam Pecos River NM 11-30-2005 12256-001 DeGray Reregulating Dam Caddo River AR 12-31-2005 12284-001 Bayview Lake Dam Village Creek AL 10-31-2005 12292-001 Pleasant Hill Dam Clear Fork Branch of the Mohican River OH 10-31-2005 12180-001 Wills Creek Dam Wills Creek OH 09-30-2005 12188-001 Bumping Lake Dam Bumping River WA 08-31-2006 12234-001 Lower Anacoco Dam Bayou Anacoco LA 08-31-2006 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. E4-597 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1971-079] Idaho Power Company, Idaho/Oregon; Notice of Tribal Consultation Briefing March 10, 2004. The Commission intends to hold meetings with the Indian Tribes potentially affected by the relicensing of the Hells Canyon Project 1 to discuss the Commission's relicensing process, how the tribes can participate to the fullest extent possible, the tribes' interests and concerns in the affected area, and how to establish procedures to ensure appropriate communication between Commission and tribal staff. These meetings will occur between March 29 and March 31, 2004. 1 These tribes include the Shoshone-Bannock, Shoshone-Paiute, Nez Perce, Umati. To ensure that all parties are made aware of the issues raised during each tribal consultation meeting, the Commission staff will also be holding a separate, tribal consultation briefing. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Boise Center on the Grove, 850 Front Street, Boise, Idaho. The Commission encourages parties interested in the Hells Canyon proceeding to come and discuss the issues raised at tribal consultation meetings. For more information, contact Alan Mitchnick at

(202)502-6074 or *alan.mitchnick@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-599 Filed 3-15-04; 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 March 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. CP04-58-000 2-19-04 through 3-4-04 Tricia Bartholome, *et al.* 1 Exempt: 1. CP04-41-000 CP04-36-000 2-18-04 Hon. John F. Kerry. 2. CP04-58-000 3-02-04 Mr. Michael R. Peevey. 3. EL04-01-000 2-25-04 Hon. Harry Reid, Hon. John Ensign. 4. ER04-316-000 2-24-04 Hon. Chris Cannon. 5. ER04-316-000 3-03-04 Hon. John T. Doolittle. 1 This communication is one among numerous form letters sent to the Commission by the Greenpeace, USA organization. Only representative samples of these prohibited non-decisional documents are posted in this docket on the Commission's eLibrary system ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-560 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OECA-2004-0003, FRL-7636-8] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Annual Public Water Systems Compliance Report, EPA ICR Number 1812.02; OMB Control Number 2040-0186 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2004. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2004. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number OECA-2004-003 to EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by email to *delaney.acquanetta@epa.gov* , or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Docket (OECA), mail code 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Acquanetta Delaney, Compliance Assistance and Sector Programs Division (2224A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(202)564-7061; fax number:

(202)564-0009; email address; *delaney.acquanetta@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID number OECA-2004-003, which is available for public viewing at the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance

(OECA)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 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance 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 obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, 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 within 60 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.* *Affected entities:* States, Tribes, and territories that have primary enforcement authority and meet the definition of “state” under the Safe Drinking Water Act (Act). *Title:* Annual Public Water Systems Compliance Report, EPA ICR number 1812.02, OMB Control Number 2040-0186. The current ICR expires September 30, 2004. *Abstract:* Section 1414 (c)(3)(A) of the Safe Drinking Water Act requires that each state that has primary enforcement authority under the Act shall prepare, make readily available to the public, and submit to the Administrator of EPA, an annual report of violations of national primary drinking water regulations in the state. The states' reports are to include violations of maximum contaminant levels, treatment requirements, variances and exemptions, and monitoring requirements determined to be significant by the Administrator after consultation with the states. Section 1414(c)(3)(B) of the Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA to prepare and make available to the public an annual report that summarizes and evaluates the reports submitted by the states pursuant to section 1414(c)(3)(A). EPA's annual national report must also provide specified information about implementation of the public water system supervision system on Indian reservations and make recommendations concerning the resources necessary to improve compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. The States have already prepared and published seven annual reports. EPA has prepared and published six national reports. 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 48 CFR chapter 15. In an effort to minimize a state's burden in preparing its annual statutorily-required report, EPA issued guidance that explains what section 1414(c)(3)(A) requires and provides model language and reporting templates. EPA also annually makes available to the states a computer query that generates for each state (from information states are already required to submit to EPA's national database on a quarterly basis) the required violations information in a table consistent with the reporting template in EPA's guidance. The EPA would like to solicit comments to:

(i)evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)evaluate 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;

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

(iv)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.,* permitting electronic submission of responses. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 208 hours for annual response. The number of respondents is 54 states, commonwealths and territories. The estimated total annual hour burden is 11,232 hours. The estimated total annualized cost burden is $669,400. 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. 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. Dated: February 23, 2004. Lisa Lund, Acting Director, Office of Compliance. [FR Doc. 04-5876 Filed 3-15-04; 8:45 am]

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