Fed. Reg. Notices — Notice

BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC04-538-000; FERC-538] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension March 24, 2004. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by May 28, 2004. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from and written comments may be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-30, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing.

For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC04-538-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing,” and then follow the instructions for each screen.

First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact

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

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC Form No. -538 “Gas Pipeline Certificates: Initial Service (OMB No. 1902-0061) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of sections 7(a), 10(a), and 16 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)(Pub. L. 75-688) (15 U.S.C. 717-717w). The reporting requirements contained in this collection of information are used by the Commission to determine whether a distributor applicant can economically construct and manage its facilities. Requests are made to the Commission by individuals or entities to have the Commission, by order, direct a natural gas pipeline to extend or improve its transportation facilities, and sell gas to an individual, entity or municipality for the specific purpose indicated in the order, and to extend the pipeline's transportation facilities to communities immediately adjacent to the municipality's facilities or to territories served by the natural gas company. In addition, the Commission reviews the supply data to determine if the pipeline company can provide the service without curtailing certain of its existing customers. The flow data and market data are also used to evaluate existing and future customer requirements on the system to find if sufficient capacity will be available. Likewise, the cost of facilities and the rate data are used to evaluate the financial impact of the cost of the project to both the pipeline company and its customers. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR part 156. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually

(1)Number of responses per respondent

(2)Average burden hours per response

(3)Total annual burden hours (1)x(2)x(3) 1 1 240 240 The estimated total cost to respondents is $12,368 (240 hours divided by 2,080 hours per employee per year times $107,185 per year average salary (including overhead) per employee = $12,368 (rounded off)). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

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

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

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

(5)searching data sources;

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

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

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

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

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

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-707 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-224-000] B-R Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 19, 2004, B-R Pipeline Company (B-R) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets attached as Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of May 1, 2004. B-R states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Orders issued on October 3, 2003, in Docket No. CP01-418-000, and on February 18, 2004, in Docket No. CP01-418-001. B-R Pipeline Company, 105 FERC ¶ 61,025

(2003)and 106 FERC ¶ 61,166 (2004). B-R states that complete copies of this filing are being provided to all parties listed on the official service list in Docket No. CP01-418-000 and to interested state commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-701 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. GP94-2-013] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Refund Report March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 17, 2004, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing with the Commission its Refund Report made to comply with the April 17, 1995 Settlement in Docket No. GP94-02, *et al.* as approved by the Commission on June 15, 1995 (Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., 71 FERC ¶ 61,337 (1995)). On January 20, 2004 Columbia states that it made refunds, as billing credits and with checks, in the amount of $312,572.88. Columbia states that the refunds represent deferred tax refunds received from Trailblazer Pipeline Company and Overthrust Pipeline Company. These refunds were made pursuant to Article VIII, section E of the Settlement using the allocation percentages shown on Appendix G, Schedule 5 of the Settlement. The refunds include interest at the Commission rate, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, subpart F, section 154.501(d). Columbia states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and state commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Protest Date:* March 31, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-704 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. GP94-2-013] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Refund Report March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 17, 2004, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing with the Commission its Refund Report made to comply with the April 17, 1995, Settlement in Docket No. GP94-02, *et al.* as approved by the Commission on June 15, 1995 (Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., 71 FERC ¶ 61,337 (1995)). On January 20, 2004, Columbia states that it made refunds, as billing credits and with checks, in the amount of $312,572.88. Columbia states that the refunds represent deferred tax refunds received from Trailblazer Pipeline Company and Overthrust Pipeline Company. Columbia asserts that these refunds were made pursuant to Article VIII, section E of the Settlement using the allocation percentages shown on Appendix G, Schedule 5 of the Settlement. Columbia explains that the refunds include interest at the Commission rate, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, subpart F, section 154.501(d). Columbia states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and State commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Protest Date:* March 31, 2004. Linda Mitry Acting Secretary [FR Doc. E4-706 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-82-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Petition for Abandonment of Service March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 16, 2004, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso), filed an application, pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Section 157.5, *et seq.* , of the Commission's regulations under the NGA, requesting permission and approval to abandon the firm transportation service provided to North Bailey Gas Farmers' Cooperative Society of Muleshoe, Texas (North Bailey) under the Transportation Service Agreement

(TSA)dated September 1, 1992, between El Paso and North Bailey. In its application, El Paso states that by letter dated December 11, 2003, North Bailey, an FT-2 shipper on El Paso's system, gave El Paso notification of its intention to terminate its TSA with El Paso. Consistent with the termination provisions of the TSA, El Paso acknowledged and concurred with North Bailey's request to terminate the TSA and notified North Bailey that upon securing the necessary authorization from the Commission, El Paso would terminate the aforementioned TSA. Accordingly, El Paso is seeking Commission permission and approval to abandon the firm transportation service provided to North Bailey. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Comment Date:* April 8, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-702 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-222-000] Florida Gas Transmission Company Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Florida Gas Transmission Company

(FGT)tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, effective April 1, 2004: 3rd Revised Sixty-First Revised Sheet No. 8A 3rd Revised Fifty-Third Revised Sheet No. 8A.01 3rd Revised Fifty-Third Revised Sheet No. 8A.02 Fourteenth Revised Sheet No. 8A.04 3rd Revised Fifty-Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8B 3rd Revised Forty-Ninth Revised Sheet No. 8B.01 3rd Revised Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8B.02 FGT states that the tariff sheets listed above are being filed pursuant to section 27.A.2.b of the General Terms and Conditions of FGT's Tariff, which provides for flex adjustments to the Base FRCP. FGT explains that pursuant to the terms of section 27.A.2.b, a flex adjustment shall become effective without prior FERC approval provided that such flex adjustment does not exceed 0.50%, is effective at the beginning of a month, is posted on FGT's EBB at least five working days prior to the nomination deadline, and is filed no more than 60 and at least seven days before the proposed effective date. FGT asserts that the instant filing comports with these provisions and FGT has posted notice of the flex adjustment prior to the instant filing. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-714 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-223-000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes to FERC Gas Tariff March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1 the following tariff sheets, to become effective April 18, 2004: Sixth Revised Sheet No. 1415 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 1416 First Revised Sheet No. 1417 Gulf South states that it proposes to modify section 7.7(a) of its FERC Gas Tariff to add two types of discounted transactions that would not be considered material deviations from its *pro forma* Service Agreements. Gulf South states that copies of this filing have been served upon Gulf South's customers, State commissions and other interested parties. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(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. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-715 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER04-374-000 and ER04-374-001] Invenergy TN LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order March 24, 2004. Invenergy TN LLC (Invenergy) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of capacity and energy at market-based rates. Invenergy also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Invenergy requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by the Invenergy. On March 23, 2004, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—South, granted the request for blanket approval under part 34, subject to the following: Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Invenergy should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protests, as set forth above, is April 22, 2004. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Invenergy is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Invenergy, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of Invenergy's issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-705 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-7-004] Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Compliance Filing March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, to be effective June 27, 2003. Natural states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Order on Rehearing and Compliance Filing issued herein on February 18, 2004 (Order). Natural states that the Order addressed Natural's prior compliance filing of April 30, 2003. Natural further states that this proceeding involves Natural's credit procedures and no tariff changes other than those required by the Order are reflected in this filing. Natural states that copies of the filing are being mailed to all parties set out on the Commission's official service list in Docket No. RP03-7. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-711 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-220-000] North Baja Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 18, 2004, North Baja Pipeline, LLC

(NBP)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 4, with an effective date of March 18, 2004. NBP states that First Revised Sheet No. 4 was submitted in order to correct its tariff by reflecting the recourse rates that were previously approved by the Commission when NBP was granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity in Docket Nos. CP01-22-000, *et al.* NBP further states that a copy of this filing has been served on NBP's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-712 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-85-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 18, 2004, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP04-85-000 an application pursuant to section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)for permission and approval to abandon compression facilities located in Kiowa County, Kansas. Southern Star states that it proposes to abandon seven 1600 horsepower engines, appurtenant facilities and auxiliary equipment at the Greensburg compressor station in Kiowa County, Kansas. Southern Star states that the Greensburg station was constructed in 1951 and used to compress gas on the Kansas-Hugoton 26-inch pipeline to Kansas City, Missouri. Southern Star states that the engines are now obsolete and no longer needed since the compression currently available at the Hugoton compressor station in Grant County, Kansas, is more than sufficient to move current contractual volume obligations as well as any anticipated future volumes. Southern Star proposes to abandon above-ground facilities by reclaim with the exception of wells, well houses and a microwave tower. Southern Star further states that below-ground piping will be abandoned in place. Southern Star asserts that the station site is and will continue to be owned and maintained by Southern Star. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to David N. Roberts, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, at

(270)852-4654. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary”. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* April 14, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-703 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-221-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing March 24, 2004. Take notice that on March 18, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of April 25, 2004. Tennessee states that the purpose of this filing is to establish the recourse rates applicable to incrementally priced lateral facilities to be constructed in Middlesex and Essex Counties, Massachusetts, (the Tewksbury-Andover Lateral Project), as described in Docket No. CP04-60, and to implement the appropriate changes to Tennessee's Tariff. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-713 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD04-4-000] Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution; Errata Notice March 24, 2004. On March 12, 2004, the Commission issued a Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution. Footnote 1 is revised to read as follows: *See* § 5.14 of the final rule, which may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/indus-act/ilp.asp* , and *see* excerpted attachment describing the formal dispute resolution process. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-716 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-78-000, et al.] Mesquite Investors, L.L.C., et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings March 23, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Mesquite Investors, L.L.C., Dartmouth Power Holding Company, L.L.C., Mesquite Colorado Holdco, L.L.C., Vandolah Holding Company, L.L.C., and Northern Star Generation, L.L.C. [Docket No. EC04-78-000] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Mesquite Investors, L.L.C., Dartmouth Power Holding Company, L.L.C., Mesquite Colorado Holdco, L.L.C., Vandolah Holding Company, L.L.C. and Northern Star Generation L.L.C. (jointly, Applicants) filed with the Commission an application pursuant to section 203 of the Federal Power Act for authorization to effectuate an indirect change of control over the facilities owned by Dartmouth Power Associates Limited Partnership, Front Range Power Company, L.L.C. and Vandolah Power Company, L.L.C. that are subject to the Commission's jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Applicants also requested authorization for an internal reorganization. Applicants also requested expedited consideration of the Application and privileged treatment for certain exhibits pursuant to 18 CFR 33.9 and 388.112. *Comment Date:* April 9, 2004. 2. Williams Energy Marketing & Trading Company California Independent System Operator, et al. v. Cabrillo Power I L.L.C., et al. [Docket Nos. ER02-91-001, ER02-303-001, and EL02-15-001] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Williams Energy Marketing & Trading Company, submitted a Compliance Refund Report, in response to the Commission's Order issued October 31, 2003 in Docket Nos. ER02-91-000, ER02-303-000, and EL02-15-000, 105 FERC ¶ 61,165 (2003). *Comment Date:* April 9, 2004. 3. Public Service Company of Colorado [Docket No. ER03-971-003] Take notice that on March 18, 2004, Public Service Company of Colorado (PS Colorado) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the order issued February 27, 2004, in Docket Nos. ER03-971-000, 001 and 002, 106 FERC ¶ 61,189 (2004). PS Colorado states that a copy of this filing has been served on each person designated on the official service list in Docket No. ER03-971-000. *Comment Date:* April 8, 2004. 4. Duke Energy Corporation [Docket Nos. ER04-455-001 and ER04-506-001] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Duke Energy Corporation, on behalf of Duke Electric Transmission, (collectively, Duke) tendered for filing revised Network Integration Service Agreements (NITSAs) with

(1)North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation and

(2)Western Carolina Energy, LLC, as agent for Energy United Electric Membership Corporation, Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, and Rutherford Electric Membership. Duke seeks an effective date for the revised NITSAs of January 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* April 9, 2004. 6. Lowell Power LLC [Docket No. ER04-557-001] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Lowell Power LLC (Seller) submitted to the Commission a revised electric rate schedule reflecting its name change from UAE Lowell Power LLC to Lowell Power LLC. *Comment Date:* April 9, 2004. 7. California Independent System Operator Corporation [Docket No. ER04-609-001] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, the California Independent System Operator Corporation

(ISO)submitted an errata filing concerning Amendment No. 58 to the ISO Tariff, which the ISO filed for acceptance by the Commission on March 2, 2004, in the Docket No. ER04-609-001. The ISO states that the filing has been served on the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Electricity Oversight Board, all parties in the Amendment No. 54 proceeding (Docket No. ER03-1046), and all parties with effective Scheduling Coordinator Agreements under the ISO Tariff. *Comment Date:* April 9, 2004. 8. Reliant Energy Aurora, LP [Docket No. ER04-662-000] Take notice that on March 18, 2004, Reliant Energy Aurora, LP (Aurora) submitted for filing its FERC Rate Schedule No. 1, pursuant to which Aurora will provide black start service to Commonwealth Edison Company. Aurora requests an effective date of May 19, 2004. *Comment Date:* April 8, 2004. 9. Alabama Power Company [Docket No. ER04-664-000] Take notice that on March 19, 2004, Alabama Power Company

(APCo)filed an amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Partial Requirements and Complementary Services Between APCo and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA). The amendment sets forth APCo's and AMEA's agreement regarding the connection and parallel operation of an AMEA resource to APCo's electric system. An effective date of February 19, 2004 is requested. *Comment Date:* April 9, 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. E4-717 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EG04-41-000, et al.] PECO Energy Power Company, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings March 24, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. PECO Energy Power Company [Docket No. EG04-41-000] On March 22, 2004, PECO Energy Power Company (PEPCo), 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations 18 CFR 365 (2003). PEPCo states that copies of the application have been served upon the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. *Comment Date:* April 12, 2004. 2. Susquehanna Electric Company [Docket No. EG04-42-000] On March 22, 2004, Susquehanna Electric Company (Susquehanna Electric), 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations 18 CFR 365 (2003). Susquehanna Electric states that copies of the application have been served upon the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. *Comment Date:* April 12, 2004. 3. Susquehanna Power Company [Docket No. EG04-43-000] On March 22, 2004, Susquehanna Power Company (Susquehanna Power), 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an application for determination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's Regulations 18 CFR 365 (2003). Susquehanna Power states that copies of the application have been served upon the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. *Comment Date:* April 12, 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. E4-718 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of application for amendment of license and soliciting Comments, Protests, and Motions To Intervene March 24, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-project use of project lands and waters. b. *Project Number:* P-1494-269. c. *Date Filed:* March 12, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA). e. *Name of Project:* Pensacola Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Grand (Neosho) River in Craig, Delaware, Mayes, and Ottawa Counties, Oklahoma. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands. The proposed non-project use would occupy project lands and waters on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in section 25, Township 25 North, Range 23 East in Delaware County at the mouth of Wolf Creek Cove near Grove, Oklahoma. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Mary Von Drehle or Teresa Hicks, Grand River Dam Authority, P.O. Box 409, Vinita, OK 74301. Phone:

(918)256-5545. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Steve Naugle at

(202)502-6061, or by e-mail: *steven.naugle@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for Filing Comments and or Motions:* April 26, 2004. k. *Description of the Application:* GRDA, the project licensee, requests Commission approval to permit Bill Goldner, d/b/a North Beach Development (North Beach), to install five floating docks with 250 covered boat slips and one boat ramp on Grand Lake. The boat-dock and boat-ramp facilities would be used by homeowners in a new residential community being developed by North Beach. GRDA has waived the dock-placement requirements of its lake rules and regulations for this commercial-use application. l. *Location of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

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

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

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers (P-1494-269). All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-708 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions to Intervene and Protests March 24, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New major license. b. *Project No.:* P-2107-016. c. *Date Filed:* December 16, 2003. d. *Applicant:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. e. *Name of Project:* Poe Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the North Fork Feather River in Butte County, near Pulga, California. The project includes 144 acres of lands of the Plumas National Forest. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Tom Jereb, Project Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, P.O. Box 770000, N11D, San Francisco, California 94177,

(415)973-9320. i. *FERC Contact:* John Mudre,

(202)502-8902 or *john.mudre@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for Filing Motions to Intervene and Protests:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's rules of practice require all 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. Motions to intervene and protests may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. This application has been accepted, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The project consists of:

(1)The 400-foot-long, 60-foot-tall Poe Diversion Dam, including four 50-foot-wide by 41-foot-high radial flood gates, a 20-foot-wide by 7-foot-high small radial gate, and a small skimmer gate that is no longer used;

(2)the 53-acre Poe Reservoir;

(3)a concrete intake structure located on the shore of Poe Reservoir;

(4)a pressure tunnel about 19 feet in diameter with a total length of about 33,000 feet;

(5)a differential surge chamber located near the downstream end of the tunnel;

(6)a steel underground penstock about 1,000 feet in length and about 14 feet in diameter;

(7)a reinforced concrete powerhouse, 175-feet-long by 114-feet-wide, with two vertical-shaft Francis-type turbines rated at 76,000 horsepower connected to vertical-shaft synchronous generators rated at 79,350 kVA with a total installed capacity of 143 MW and an average annual generation of 584 gigawatt hours;

(8)the 370-foot-long, 61-foot tall, concrete gravity Big Bend Dam;

(9)the 42-acre Poe Afterbay Reservoir; and

(10)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 email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. All filings must

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

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

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

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-709 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2004. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Non-project use of project lands. b. *Project No.:* 2146-104. c. *Date Filed:* February 12, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Coosa River Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Coosa River, in Elmore County, Alabama and Floyd County, Georgia. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Alan Peeples 600 N. 18th Street, P.O. Box 2641, Birmingham, AL 35291-8180,

(205)257-1401. i. *FERC Contact:* Hillary Berlin at 202-502-8915. j. *Deadline for Filing Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protest:* April 26, 2004. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. *Description of Application:* The Alabama Power Company (applicant) is requesting authorization to allow the Shelby County Commission to withdraw up to 17.8 million gallons-per-day from the Lay Reservoir to meet municipal water supply demands. The proposal includes constructing two submerged ductile iron raw water mains, two air backwash mains, and two intake screens on Lay development project lands and waters. The applicant has consulted with the appropriate resource agencies, and their application includes a summary of the permits obtained for this proposal. l. The 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( link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item h. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-710 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Southeastern Power Administration Jim Woodruff Project AGENCY: Southeastern Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed rate adjustment. SUMMARY: Southeastern proposes new rate schedules JW-1-H and JW-2-E to replace Wholesale Power Rate Schedules JW-1-G and JW-2-D for a five-year period from September 20, 2004 to September 19, 2009. Rate schedule JW-1-H is applicable to Southeastern power sold to existing preference customers in the Florida Power Corporation Service area. Rate schedule JW-2-E is applicable to Florida Power Corporation (Progress Energy). Opportunities will be available for interested persons to review the present rates, the supporting studies and to participate in a hearing and to submit written comments. Southeastern will evaluate all comments received in this process. DATES: Written comments are due on or before June 29, 2004. A public information and public comment forum will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, in Tallahassee, Florida, at 10:00 a.m. on May 6, 2004. Persons desiring to speak at the forum must notify Southeastern at least seven

(7)days before the forum is scheduled so that a list of forum participants can be prepared. Others present may speak if time permits. Persons desiring to attend the forum should notify Southeastern at least seven

(7)days before the forum is scheduled. If Southeastern has not been notified by close of business on April 29, 2004, that at least one person intends to be present at the forum, the forum will be canceled with no further notice. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Charles Borchardt, Administrator, Southeastern Power Administration, Department of Energy, 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635-6711. The public comment Forum will meet at the Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee, 105 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301 Phone

(850)224-5000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leon Jourolmon, Assistant Administrator, Finance and Marketing Division, Southeastern Power Administration, Department of Energy, 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia 30635-6711,

(706)213-3800. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Existing rate schedules are supported by a July 2002 Repayment Study and other supporting data contained in FERC Docket No. EF02-3031-000. A repayment study prepared in March 2004 shows that the existing rates are not adequate to meet repayment criteria. A revised repayment study with a revenue increase of $2,182,000, or 35.5 percent, for Fiscal Years 2004 to 2007 and $190,000, or 3.1 percent, for fiscal year 2008 through the end of the study, demonstrates that all costs are paid within their repayment life. The increase is primarily due to purchased power expenses associated with higher support capacity requirements and Southeastern's obligation to repay all of the original investment and associated interest for the project within the time period covered by the proposed repayment study. Southeastern is proposing to raise rates to recover this additional revenue. In the proposed rate schedule JW-1-H, which is available to preference customers, the capacity charge has been raised from $5.79 per kilowatt per month to $7.75 per kilowatt per month for Fiscal Years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and $5.87 in Fiscal Year 2008 and thereafter. The energy charge has been increased from 16.25 mills per kilowatt-hour to 22.25 mills per kilowatt-hour for Fiscal Years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and 16.85 mills per kilowatt-hour in Fiscal Years 2008 and thereafter. Rate schedule JW-2-E, available to Florida Power Corporation, raises the rate from 70 percent of the Company's fuel cost to 95 percent of the Company's fuel cost for Fiscal Years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and 75 percent for Fiscal Year 2008 and thereafter. The studies are available for examination at 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, Georgia, 30635-6711, as is the March 2004 repayment study and the proposed Rate Schedules. Dated: March 18, 2004 Charles A. Borchardt, Administrator. [FR Doc. 04-7203 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am]

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