Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-98-001] Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 16, 2004. Take notice that on March 10, 2004, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets: First Revised Original Sheet No. 235 Original Sheet No. 235A Fourth Revised Sheet No. 209B Columbia Gulf states that it is making this filing to comply with the Commission's January 26, 2004, Order (January 26 Order) in the above referenced docket.

Columbia Gulf states that copies of the filing have been mailed to all firm customers, interrptible customers, and affected state commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings.

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

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-651 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP03-57-001] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 16, 2004. Take notice that on March 10, 2004, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1-A, the following tariff sheets, to become effective April 10, 2004: Tenth Revised Sheet No. 29 First Revised Sheet No. 322 First Revised Sheet No. 323 El Paso states that the tariff sheets implement the pro forma incremental fuel charge provisions accepted by the Commission applicable to El Paso's Bondad Expansion Facilities. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed on or before the 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. 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

(MIGC)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No.1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective May 1, 2004: Second Revised Sheet No. 32 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 66A Original Sheet No. 66B Fifth Revised Sheet No. 69 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 70 First Revised Sheet No. 70A First Revised Sheet No. 82A Fifth Revised Sheet No. 85 MIGC asserts that the purpose of this filing is to update MIGC's tariff to combine revisions which were previously approved in separate proceedings, and to incorporate the correction of a minor word processing error. MIGC states that these proposed revisions are necessary to finalize MIGC's compliance with FERC Order No. 637 in Docket No. RP00-42 and this application does not represent any new changes to MIGC's tariffs. 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. E4-644 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket No. IS04-179-000] Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline LLC; Notice Requesting Briefs March 16, 2004. On February 27, 2004, the Commission issued an order in the above captioned docket requesting briefs on a jurisdictional issue raised by Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline's proposal to cancel its tariff for the transportation of ethylene. *See* Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline LLC, 106 FERC ¶ 61,186 (2004). Specifically, the Commission requested briefs on whether the Commission has jurisdiction over the transportation of ethylene by oil pipelines. Initial briefs were due 30 days after the February 27th Order issued. Since the 30th day falls on March 28, 2004, a Sunday, interested parties must intervene and file initial briefs no later than March 29, 2004. Reply briefs are due April 8, 2004, thereafter. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-647 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket No. RP03-162-010] Trailblazer Pipeline Company; Notice of Compliance Filing March 16, 2004. Take notice that on March 10, 2004, Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective March 1, 2004: Sixth Revised Sheet No. 1 Substitute Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 5 Substitute Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 6 Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 7 Substitute Original Sheet No. 7A Trailblazer states that the purpose of this filing is to implement lower rates for Trailblazer consistent with an Offer of Settlement and Stipulation and Agreement filed by Trailblazer on September 22, 2003 in Docket No. RP03-162, as approved by a Commission Order issued January 23, 2004 106 FERC 61,034. Trailblazer states that the lower rates will be effective March 1, 200. Trailblazer explains that this filing supersedes a similar filing made by Trailblazer on February 27, 2004, reflecting that the Settlement is no longer contested as of March 1, 2004. Trailblazer states that copies of the filing are being mailed to all parties on the service list, Trailblazer's customers, and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at * http:// www.ferc.gov * using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at * FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* , 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-649 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-80-000] WPS-ESI Gas Storage, LLC; Notice Of Application for Section 284.224 Blanket Certificate March 16, 2004. Take notice that on March 11, 2004, WPS-ESI Gas Storage, LLC filed an application, pursuant to § 284.224 of the Commission's regulations, as a Hinshaw natural gas storage entity in Michigan not subject to Commission jurisdiction by reason of section 1(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). WPS-ESI Gas Storage requests a blanket certificate authorizing it to engage in the transportation or sale of natural gas that is subject to the Commission's NGA jurisdiction to the same extent that and in the same manner that intrastate pipelines are authorized to engage in such activities, transactions and services by Part 284, subparts C and D of the regulations. WPS-ESI Gas Storage also applies for authorization to charge market-based, firm and interruptible rates for such services because it asserts that it lacks the necessary market power in performing gas storage services to be able to charge rates in excess of amounts that its competitors charge for comparable storage services in the relevant market (or which that market would pay for alternatives for storage) for a significant period of time. WPS-ESI Gas Storage explains that it owns and operates the Kimball 27 Gas Storage Field, which is an underground Niagaran gas reservoir storage facility with a working gas capacity of 3.049 Bcf that is located in St. Clair County, Michigan. WPS-ESI Gas Storage presently provides storage services at Kimball 27 subject to regulation by the Michigan Public Service Commission. WPS-ESI Gas Storage states that a copy of this filing has been served on the 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 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 website 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. *Intervention and Protests Date:* March 26, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-645 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL04-89-000, et al.] Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket Nos. EL04-89-000 and TS04-254-000] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Salmon River) filed a request for waiver of the requirements of Order No. 888, Order No. 889, Order No. 2003, and Order No. 2004 pursuant to 18 CFR 35.28(d) and

(f)and 358.1(d) and of the Commission's regulations. Salmon River also requests waiver of 18 CFR 35.28(d)(ii) and 35.28(f)(3)(ii)'s 60-day notice requirement. Salmon River states that their filings are available for public inspection at its offices in Challis, Idaho. *Comment Date:* March 30, 2004. 2. Sempra Energy Trading Corp. [Docket Nos. ER03-1413-003 and ER94-1691-028] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Sempra Energy Trading Corp.

(SET)tendered for filing an amendment to SET's market-based rate tariff to include the market behavior rules adopted by the Commission in its order amending market-based rate tariff's and authorizations, *Investigation of Terms and Conditions of Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorizations* , 105 FERC ¶ 61,218 (2003), *reh'g pending* . *Comment Date:* March 30, 2004. 3. Sierra Pacific Power Company [Docket No. ER04-362-001] March 8, 2004. Take notice that on March 3, 2004, Sierra Pacific Power Company (Sierra) tendered for filing revisions to the Amended and Restated Operating Agreement No. 2 between Sierra and Mt. Wheeler Power, Inc., designated as Supplement No. 2 to Rate Schedule FERC No. 33. Sierra states that the proposed revisions consist of additional language to permit Sierra to interconnect a wind project generator to Mt. Wheeler's Gondor 230kV substation bus. Sierra has requested that the Commission accept the amendment and permit service in accordance therewith effective November 1, 2003. *Comment Date:* March 24, 2004. 4. Southern California Edison Company [Docket No. ER04-625-000] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Southern California Edison Company

(SCE)tendered for filing a Letter Agreement between SCE and the Blythe Energy, LLC (Blythe Energy). SCE states that the purpose of the Letter Agreement is to provide an interim arrangement pursuant to which SCE will commence the required biological and cultural studies and certain other tasks required to prepare an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the California Public Utilities Commission in anticipation of constructing, at Blythe Energy's request, a 230 kV transmission line from Western Area Power Administration's Buck Blvd. Substation to SCE's 230kV substation facilities at Metropolitan Water District's Julian Hinds Pumping Plant Substation. SCE states that copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California and Blythe Energy. *Comment Date:* March 30, 2004. 5.Milford Power Company, LLC [Docket No. ER04-628-000] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Milford Power Company, LLC (Milford Power) tendered for filing an amendment to its market based rate tariff to provide for sales of ancillary services, reassignment of transmission capacity and resales of firm transmission rights. Milford Power requests waiver of the notice requirements of 18 CFR 5.3 to permit an effective date of March 10, 2004. *Comment Date:* March 30, 2004. 6. Soyland Power Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-629-000] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Soyland Power Cooperative, Inc. (Soyland) tendered for filing with the Commission proposed changes to its Rate Schedule A, designated as Supplement No. 2 to its Rate Schedules. Soyland requests an effective date of January 1, 2004, for the proposed change to its Rate Schedule A. Soyland also requests a waiver of the Commission's regulations. Soyland states that Rate Schedule A is the formulary rate under which Soyland recovers the costs associated with its service to its Members pursuant to the Wholesale Power Contract that Soyland has with each Member. *Comment Date:* March 30, 2004. 7. Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-630-000] March 15, 2004. Take notice that on March 9, 2004, Salmon River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Salmon River) filed with the Commission, pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824d, and part 35 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR Part 35,

(1)Pole Replacement and Back-up Agreement between Salmon River and Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Business Line designated as Rate Schedule FERC No. 1;

(2)Joint Use Agreement between Salmon River and Lost River Electric Cooperative designated as Rate Schedule FERC No. 2;

(3)Maintenance and Back-up Agreement between Salmon River and Bonneville Power Administration designated as Rate Schedule FERC No. 3;

(4)two Electric Service Agreements for Transmission Services between Salmon River and Lois von Morganroth designated as Rate Schedules FERC Nos. 4 and 5; and

(5)Operation and Maintenance Agreement between Salmon River and Cyprus Thompson Creek Mining Company designated as Rate Schedule FERC No. 6. Salmon River requests that the Commission grant all waivers necessary to allow the rate schedules to have effective dates retroactive to the effective date of the service agreement or to the date Salmon River became subject to the Commission's jurisdiction, as applicable. Salmon River states that its filing is available for public inspection at its offices in Challis, Idaho. Salmon River states that a copy of the filing was served upon Salmon River's customers subject to the Rate Schedules and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* March 30, 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,

(FPA)for Commission authorization to implement the intra-corporate reorganization described more fully in the application, and for expedited action. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 2. Midwest Generation, LLC, Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-1, Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-2, Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-3, Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-4 [Docket No. EC04-73-000] Take notice that on March 12, 2004, Midwest Generation, LLC; Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-1; Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-2; Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-3; and Nesbitt Asset Recovery, Series C-4 (collectively, the Applicants) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of the disposition of jurisdictional facilities in connection with the termination of a sale and leaseback transaction involving the Collins Generating Station, a 2,698-MW generating plant located in Morris, Illinois. *Comment Date:* April 2, 2004. 3. MSW Energy Holdings LLC, MSW Acquisition LLC, United American Energy Holdings Corp., Highstar Renewable Fuels LLC, Highstar Renewable Fuels I LLC, Highstar Renewable Fuels II LLC [Docket No. EC04-74-000] Take notice that on March 12, 2004, MSW Energy Holdings LLC, MSW Acquisition LLC, United American Energy Holdings Corp., Highstar Renewable Fuels LLC, Highstar Renewable Fuels I LLC and Highstar Renewable Fuels II LLC (collectively, the Applicants) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization of a disposition of jurisdictional facilities whereby the Applicants would affect a change in control over the American Ref-Fuel Company of Essex County, American Ref-Fuel Company of Hempstead, American Ref-Fuel Company of Delaware Valley, L.P., the SEMASS Partnership ARC Project Companies and UAE Mecklenburg Cogeneration L.P. *Comment Date:* April 2, 2004. 4. Union Power Partners, L.P. [Docket No. ER01-930-004] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, Union Power Partners, L.P.

(UPP)tendered for filing its triennial market power analysis in compliance with the Commission orders granting UPP market-based rate authority. UPP states that copies of this filing were served upon those parties on the official service list in Docket No. ER01-930. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 5. Panda Gila River, L.P. [Docket No. ER01-931-004] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, Panda Gila River, L.P. (Gila River) tendered for filing its triennial market power analysis in compliance with the Commission Orders granting Gila River market-based rate authority. Gila River states that copies of this filing were served upon those parties on the official service list in Docket No. ER01-931. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 6. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket No. ER03-1046-003] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, the California Independent System Operator Corporation

(ISO)submitted a filing in compliance with the Commission's Order on Proposed Tariff Amendment No. 54 issued on October 22, 2003, in Docket No. ER03-1046-003, 105 FERC ¶61,091. The ISO states that it has served copies of this filing upon all entities that are on the official service list for the docket. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 7. The Dayton Power and Light Company [Docket No. ER04-77-002] Take notice that on March 12, 2004, The Dayton Power and Light Company (Dayton), on behalf of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company (CG&E) and Columbus Southern Power Company

(CSP)(together CCD) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commiision's letter order issued February 11, 2004, in Docket Nos. ER04-77-000 and 001. *Comment Date:* April 2, 2004. 8. New England Power Pool [Docket No. ER04-110-001] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Participants Committee submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued January 28, 2004, in *New England Power Pool* , 106 FERC ¶61,051 (2004). The NEPOOL Participants Committee states that copies of these materials were sent to the NEPOOL Participants, Non-Participant Transmission Customers and the New England state governors and regulatory commissions. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 9. PacifiCorp [Docket No. ER04-287-001] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, PacifiCorp submitted for filing a refund report pursuant to Section 35.19a of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.19a (2003), and a Commission order issued on February 4, 2004, in Docket No. ER04-287-000. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 10. American Transmission Systems, Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-618-001] Take notice that on March 10, 2004, American Transmission Systems, Incorporated

(ATSI)tendered for filing an amendment to their March 4, 2004, filing in Docket No. ER04-618-000. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 11. Public Service Company of New Mexico [Docket No. ER04-631-000] Take notice that on March 10, 2004, Public Service Company of New Mexico

(PNM)tendered for filing a Construction and Interconnection Agreement between PNM and the City of Farmington, New Mexico (Farmington), designated as Service Agreement No. 222 under PNM Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 4, to provide for the construction and interconnection of facilities necessary to interconnect Farmington(s proposed 230 kV transmission line from an associated (Farmington owned) 230/115 kV substation to the San Juan Generating Station 230 kV transmission switchyard (jointly owned by PNM and Tucson Electric Power Company), located in northwestern New Mexico. PNM states that copies of the filing have been sent to Farmington, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and the New Mexico Attorney General. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 12. American Transmission Systems, Incorporated [Docket No. ER04-633-000] Take notice that on March 10, 2004, American Transmission Systems, Incorporated (ATSI), filed an Agreement for Construction, Operation, Modification and Compensation of Delivery Point with the City of Cleveland. ATSI requests an effective date for the agreement of March 1, 2004. ATSI states that copies of this filing have been served on the City of Cleveland, the Midwest ISO, and the public utility commissions of Ohio and Pennsylvania. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 13. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation [Docket No. ER04-634-000] Take notice that on March 10, 2004, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL Electric) filed Interconnection Agreements between PPL Electric and the following Pennsylvania Boroughs: Borough of Blakely, Borough of Catawissa, Borough of Duncannon, Borough of Hatfield, Borough of Lansdale, Borough of Lehighton, Borough of Mifflinburg, Borough of Olyphant, Borough of Quakertown, Borough of St. Clair, Borough of Schuylkill Haven, Borough of Watsontown and Borough of Weatherly (the Boroughs). PPL Electric has served a copy of this filing on each of the Boroughs. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 14. Praxair Plainfield, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-635-000] Take notice that on March 10, 2004, Praxair Plainfield, Inc. (Plainfield) filed an application requesting acceptance of its proposed Market-Based Rate Tariff (Tariff), waiver of certain regulations, and blanket approvals. Plainfield requested authorization to engage in wholesale sales of energy, capacity, and firm transmission rights to eligible customers at market-based rates, and to reassign transmission capacity rights at negotiated rates. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 15. NorthWestern Energy [Docket No. ER04-636-000] On March 10, 2004, NorthWestern Energy, a division of NorthWestern Corporation, filed with the Commission pursuant to sections 35.3 and 35.13 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.3 and 35.13, an amendment to its Rate Schedule WS-1 which

(1)reflects the name change from Northwestern Public Service Company to NorthWestern Energy and other designation requirements of Order No. 614, and

(2)adds a termination date of 11:59 p.m. January 5, 2008. *Comment Date:* March 31, 2004. 16. NYSD Limited Partnership, Warrensburg Hydro Power Limited Partnership, Sissonville Limited Partnership, Adirondack Hydro-Fourth Branch, LLC [Docket No. ER04-637-000] Take notice that on March 12, 2004, NYSD Limited Partnership,

(NYSD)Warrensburg Hydro Power Limited Partnership, Sissonville Limited Partnership, and Adirondack Hydro-Fourth Branch, LLC, pursuant to section 35.15, 18 CFR 35.15 (2003), of the Commission's regulations, filed with the Commission a Notice of Cancellation of market-based rate authority under each applicant's FERC Electric Tariff No. 1, effective October 1, 2003. *Comment Date:* April 2, 2004. 17. Entergy Services, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-638-000] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, Entergy Services, Inc., (collectively, Entergy) on behalf of the Entergy Operating Companies, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States, Inc., Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Entergy Mississippi, Inc., and Entergy New Orleans, Inc. (collectively, Entergy) filed revisions to the Transmission Service Rate formulas under Entergy's Open Access Transmission Tariff. Entergy states that it has mailed a copy of this filing to each of its transmission customers. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 18. Total Gas & Electricity,

(PA)Inc. [Docket No. ER04-639-000] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, Total Gas & Electricity, Inc. (Total) tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 to be effective March 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* April 1, 2004. 19. Total Gas & Electricity, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-640-000] Take notice that on March 11, 2004, Total Gas & Electricity, Inc. (Total) tendered for filing a Notice of Cancellation of its Rate Schedule FERC No. 1 to be effective March 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* April 1, 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. E4-653 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Docket Nos. ER04-48-000, RT04-01-000, ER04-434-000, ER99-4392-000 and RM01-12-000] Southwest Power Pool, Inc., Remedying Undue Discrimination through Open Access Transmission Service and Standard Electricity Market Design; Notice of Technical Conference March 11, 2004. As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued on February 18, 2004, a technical conference will be held on March 19, 2004, to discuss with states and market participants in the SPP region reasonable timetables for RTO development activities to benefit customers within the region. Members of the Commission will attend and participate in the discussion. The conference will focus on the issues identified in the agenda, which is appended to this notice as Attachment A. However, participants/stakeholders may present their views on other important issues that relate to the development of the Regional Transmission Organization. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. Central Time and will adjourn at about 1 p.m. Central Time. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW, inside the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport in Dallas, Texas. This conference is open for the public to attend, and registration is not required; however, in-person attendees are asked to register for the conference on-line by close of business on Wednesday, March 17 at *http://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/smd-0319-form.asp.* Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission's “eLibrary” seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity to remotely listen to the conference via the Internet or a Phone Bridge Connection for a fee. Interested persons should make arrangements as soon as possible by visiting the Capitol Connection Web site at * http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu* and clicking on “FERC.” If you have any questions contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at the Capitol Connection (703-993-3100). For more information about the conference, please contact Sarah McKinley at

(202)502-8004 or *sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Appendix A—Agenda 9-9:10 am—Opening Remarks Pat Wood, III, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 9:10-10:15 am—SPP RTO Issues, Plan, Timeline Southwest Power Pool Inc. Presenters: Nick Brown, President and CEO Stacy Duckett, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Bruce Rew, Director of Engineering 10:15-11:15 am—Stakeholder Issues Trudy Harper, President, Tenaska Power Services Co. Robert A. O'Neil, Principal, Miller, Balis & O'Neil, P.C. Representing Golden Spread Electric Cooperative The Honorable Tom Sloan, Representative of the 45th District, Kansas State Legislature R. Harry Dawson, General Manager, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Ricky Bittle, Vice President, Planning, Rates and Dispatch, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation John H. Butts, General Manager, East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. James R. Stanton, Director of Market Design, Calpine Richard Spring, Vice President, Transmission Services, Kansas City Power & Light Company 11:15-11:30 am—Break 11:30-12:30 pm—State Issues/Regional State Committee Discussion with State Commissioners and Representatives, Other conference attendees and SPP 12:30-1 pm—Next Steps [FR Doc. E4-646 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Sunshine Act Meeting Notice March 17, 2004. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94-409), 5 U.S.C. 552b. Agency Holding Meeting: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Date and Time: March 24, 2004, 10 a.m. Place: Room 2C, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Status: Open. Matters to be Considered: Agenda. **Note** —Items listed on the agenda may be deleted without further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Telephone

(202)502-8400. For a recording listing items stricken from or added to the meeting, call

(202)502-8627. This is a list of matters to be considered by the Commission. It does not include a listing of all papers relevant to the items on the agenda; however, all public documents may be examined in the Reference and Information Center. 854th—Meeting March 24, 2004, Regular Meeting, 10 a.m. Administrative Agenda A-1. DOCKET# AD02-1, 000, Agency Administrative Matters A-2. DOCKET# AD02-7, 000, Customer Matters, Reliability, Security and Market Operations Markets, Tariffs and Rates—Electric E-1. DOCKET# RT04-2, 000, ISO New England Inc., Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Central Maine Power Company, NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation, on behalf of its affiliates: Boston Edison Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company and Canal Electric Company, New England Power Company, Northeast Utilities Service Company, on behalf of its operating company affiliates: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and Holyoke Water Power Company, The United Illuminating Company and Vermont Electric Power Company OTHER#S ER04-116, 000, ISO New England Inc., Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Central Maine Power Company, NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation, on behalf of its affiliates: Boston Edison Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company and Canal Electric Company, New England Power Company, Northeast Utilities Service Company, on behalf of its operating company affiliates: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and Holyoke Water Power Company, The United Illuminating Company and Vermont Electric Power Company ER04-157 000 Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Central Maine Power Company, NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation, on behalf of its affiliates: Boston Edison Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company and Canal Electric Company, New England Power Company, Northeast Utilities Service Company, on behalf of its operating company affiliates: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and Holyoke Water Power Company, The United Illuminating Company, Vermont Electric Power Company, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation and Green Mountain Power Corporation ER04-157, 000, Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Central Maine Power Company, NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation, on behalf of its affiliates: Boston Edison Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company and Canal Electric Company, New England Power Company, Northeast Utilities Service Company, on behalf of its operating company affiliates: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Holyoke Power and Electric Company and Holyoke Water Power Company, The United Illuminating Company, Vermont Electric Power Company, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation and Green Mountain Power Corporation EL01-39, 000, The Consumers of New England v. New England Power Pool E-2. DOCKET# ER04-321, 000, Gilroy Energy Center, LLC OTHER#S ER04-321, 001, Gilroy Energy Center, LLC ER04-323, 000, Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility, LLC ER04-323, 001, Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility, LLC ER04-324, 000, Creed Energy Center, LLC ER04-324, 001, Creed Energy Center, LLC ER04-325, 000, Goose Haven Energy Center, LLC ER04-325, 001, Goose Haven Energy Center, LLC E-3. DOCKET# ER04-231, 000, Conectiv Bethlehem, LLC OTHER#S ER04-231, 001, Conectiv Bethlehem, LLC E-4. DOCKET# ER04-509, 000, Delmarva Power & Light Company E-5. OMITTED E-6. DOCKET# ER04-539, 000, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. E-7. DOCKET# ER04-554, 000, Southern Company Services, Inc. OTHER#S ER03-386, 002, Southern Company Services, Inc. ER03-386, 004, Southern Company Services, Inc. E-8. OMITTED E-9. DOCKET# ER04-459, 000, Southern Company Services, Inc. E-10. DOCKET# ER04-121, 000, ISO New England Inc. E-11. DOCKET# ER04-497, 000, MidAmerican Energy Company OTHER#S ER04-497, 001, MidAmerican Energy Company E-12. DOCKET# ER99-4392, 004, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. E-13. OMITTED E-14. DOCKET# ER97-2353, 004, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation OTHER#S ER97-2353, 005, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation ER97-2353, 006, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation ER97-2353, 012, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation E-15. DOCKET# ER02-2014, 006, Entergy Services, Inc. OTHER#S ER02-2014, 007, Entergy Services, Inc. ER02-2014, 011, Entergy Services, Inc. E-16. DOCKET# ER04-106, 001, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. E-17. DOCKET# ER02-1326, 008, PJM Interconnection L.L.C. E-18. OMITTED E-19. DOCKET# ER97-2355, 005, Southern California Edison Company OTHER#S ER98-1261, 002, Southern California Edison Company ER98-1685, 001, Southern California Edison Company E-20. DOCKET# ER02-2007, 001, American Electric Power Service Corporation E-21. OMITTED E-22. OMITTED E-23. DOCKET# ER03-404, 001, PJM Interconnection L.L.C. OTHER#S ER03-404, 002, PJM Interconnection L.L.C. ER03-404, 003, PJM Interconnection L.L.C. E-24. DOCKET# EL00-95, 087, *San Diego Gas & Electric Company* v. *Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator Corporation and the California Power Exchange* OTHER#S EL00-98, 074, Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator Corporation & the California Power Exchange E-25. DOCKET# ER03-1126, 001, Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. E-26. OMITTED E-27. OMITTED E-28. OMITTED E-29. DOCKET# ER03-1115, 002, Pacific Gas and Electric Company OTHER#S ER03-1115, 001, Pacific Gas and Electric Company E-30. DOCKET# ER03-31, 004, United Illuminating Company OTHER#S ER03-31, 003, United Illuminating Company E-31. DOCKET# EL04-56, 000, *New York Municipal Power Agency* v. *New York State Electric & Gas Corporation* E-32. DOCKET# EL98-66, 000, *East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.* v. *Central and South West Services, Inc.,Central Power and Light Company, West Texas Utilities Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company* E-33. OMITTED E-34. OMITTED E-35. DOCKET# ER02-485, 003, Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. E-36. DOCKET# EL03-166, 000, Powerex Corporation (f/k/a British Columbia Power Exchange Corp.) OTHER#S EL03-199, 000, Powerex Corporation (f/k/a British Columbia Power Exchange Corp.) E-37. DOCKET# EL02-129, 000, Southern California Water Company E-38. DOCKET# ER03-549, 003, Southern California Edison Company E-39. DOCKET# EL03-209, 000, *Pinnacle West Energy Corporation* v. *Nevada Power Company* OTHER#S EL03-213, 000, *Southern Nevada Water Authority* v. *Nevada Power Company* E-40. OMITTED E-41. DOCKET# ER02-1672, 002, Western Area Power Administration E-42. OMITTED E-43. DOCKET# EL00-95, 045, *San Diego Gas & Electric Company* v. *Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services Into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator Corporation and the California Power Exchange* OTHER#S EL00-98, 042, Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator Corporation & the California Power Exchange Markets, Tariffs and Rates—Gas G-1. DOCKET# RP04-171, 000, Portland Natural Gas Transmission System G-2. DOCKET# PR04-3, 000, Enbridge Pipelines (Alabama Intrastate)L.L.C. G-3. DOCKET# RP00-479, 003, Trailblazer Pipeline Company OTHER#S RP00-624, 003, Trailblazer Pipeline Company G-4. DOCKET# RP01-245, 000, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation G-5. DOCKET# RP00-152, 003, Northern Natural Gas Company G-6. DOCKET# RP99-301, 076, ANR Pipeline Company G-7. OMITTED G-8. DOCKET# RP04-119, 001, Dominion Transmission, Inc. G-9. DOCKET# RP04-94, 001, Northern Natural Gas Company G-10. DOCKET# RP03-262, 002, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America G-11. DOCKET# RP95-408, 052, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation G-12. DOCKET# RP99-301, 095, ANR Pipeline Company G-13. OMITTED G-14. DOCKET# RP00-241, 010, *Public Utilities Commission of the State of California* v. *El Paso Natural Gas Company, El Paso Merchant Energy-Gas,L.P., and El Paso Merchant Energy Company* G-15. DOCKET# RP03-70, 005, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation (formerly PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation) OTHER#S RP03-70, 004, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation (formerly PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation) RP04-217, 000, *Calpine Energy Services, LP* v. *Gas Transmission Northeast Corporation* G-16. OMITTED G-17. DOCKET# RP04-92, 000, Georgia Public Service Commission G-18. DOCKET# OR96-2, 000, *ARCO Products Co. a Division of Atlantic Richfield Company, Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc., and Mobil Oil Corporation* v. *SFPP* OTHER#S OR92-2, 002, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* OR96-2, 002, SFPP, L.P. OR96-10, 000, *ARCO Products Co. a Division of Atlantic Richfield Company, Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc., and Mobil Oil Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR96-10, 002, SFPP, L.P. OR96-15, 000, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* OR96-17, 000, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* OR96-17, 002, SFPP, L.P. OR97-2, 000, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* IS98-1, 000, SFPP, L.P. OR98-1, 000, *ARCO Products Co. a Division of Atlantic Richfield Company, Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc., and Mobil Oil Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR98-2, 000, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* OR98-13, 000, *Tosco Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR00-4, 000, *ARCO Products Co. a Division of Atlantic Richfield Company, Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc., and Mobil Oil Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR00-7, 000, *Navajo Refining Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR00-9, 000, *Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Ultramar, Inc.* v. *SFPP* OR00-10, 000, *Refinery Holding Company* v. *SFPP* OR98-1, 000, *Tosco Corporation* v. *SFPP* OR00-9, 000, *Tosco Corporation* v. *SFPP* G-19. DOCKET# RP98-52, 051, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. OTHER#S SA98-33, 003, Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. GP98-4, 006, Amoco Production Co. GP98-3, 006, OXY USA, Inc. GP98-13, 006, ExxonMobil GP98-16, 006, Union Pacific Resources Inc. G-20. OMITTED G-21. DOCKET# RP00-331, 004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company OTHER#S RP00-331, 005, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company RP01-23, 006, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company RP01-23, 007, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company RP03-176, 002, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company RP03-176, 003, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company Energy Projects—Hydro H-1. OMITTED H-2. DOCKET# P-1927, 019, PacifiCorp H-3. DOCKET# P-20, 026, PacifiCorp OTHER#S P-472, 025, PacifiCorp P-2401, 049, PacifiCorp H-4. OMITTED H-5. DOCKET# P-2852, 018, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Energy Projects—Certificates C-1. DOCKET# CP03-301, 000, Colorado Interstate Gas Company OTHER#S CP03-302, 000, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company CP03-302, 001, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company CP03-302, 002, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company CP03-303, 000, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company CP03-304, 000, Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company C-2. DOCKET# CP93-541, 013, Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd. C-3. DOCKET# CP04-30, 000, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation C-4. DOCKET# CP03-331, 000, EnergyNorth Natural Gas, Inc. C-5. DOCKET# CP04-12, 000, TransColorado Gas Transmission Company C-6. DOCKET# CP04-55, 000, Northwest Pipeline Corporation and Teresen Sumas Inc. C-7. DOCKET# CP01-416, 002, Sierra Production Company C-8. DOCKET# CP01-409, 000, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC OTHER#S CP01-409, 001, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-409, 002, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-410, 000, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-410, 001, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-410, 002, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-411, 000, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-411, 001, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-411, 002, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-444, 000, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-444, 001, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC CP01-444, 002, Tractebel Calypso Pipeline, LLC C-9. DOCKET# CP04-24, 000, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP and Prism Gas Systems, Inc. C-10. DOCKET# CP01-69, 002, Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C. C-11. OMITTED C-12. DOCKET# CP03-353, 000, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, Energy Corporation of America and Eastern American Energy Corporation OTHER#S CP03-355, 000, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, Energy Corporation of America and Eastern American Energy Corporation C-13. DOCKET# CP04-58, 000, Sound Energy Solutions The Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening and viewing of the meeting. It is available for a fee, live over the Internet, via C-Band Satellite. Persons interested in receiving the broadcast, or who need information on making arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at the Capitol Connection (703-993-3100) as soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at *http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu* and click on “FERC”. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 04-6505 Filed 3-18-04; 4:09 pm]

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