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BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC04-582-000, FERC-582] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension April 6, 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, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specifics of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by June 7, 2004. ADDRESSES: Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-30, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No.

IC04-582-000. 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 acknowledgment 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-582 “Electric Fees and Annual Charges” (OMB Control No. 1902-0132) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1952

(IOAA)(31 U.S.C. 9701) which authorizes the Commission to establish fees for its services. In addition, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986

(OBRA)(42 U.S.C. 7178) authorizes the Commission “to assess and collect fees and annual charges in any fiscal year in amounts equal to all the costs incurred by the Commission in that fiscal year.” In calculating annual charges, the Commission first determines the total costs of its electric regulatory program and then subtracts all electric regulatory program filing fee collections to determine the total collectible electric regulatory program costs. It then uses the data submitted under FERC information collection requirement FERC-582 to determine the total megawatt-hours of transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce. This is measured by the sum of the megawatt-hours of all unbundled transmission (including MWh delivered in wheeling transactions and MWh delivered in exchange transactions) and the megawatt-hours of all bundled wholesale power sales (to the extent these later megawatt-hours were not separately reported as unbundled transmission). This information must be reported to three

(3)decimal places. Public utilities and power marketers subject to these annual charges must submit FERC-582 to the Commission's Office of the Secretary by April 30 of each year. The Commission issues bills for annual charges, and public utilities and power marketers then must pay the charges within 45 days of the Commission's issuance of the bill. The Commission's staff uses companies' financial information filed under waiver provisions to evaluate requests for a waiver or exemption of the obligation to pay a fee for an annual charge. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR part 381, sections 381.108 and 381.302 and part 382, section 382.201(c). *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)×

(2)×

(3)192 1 4 768 *Estimated Cost Burden to Respondents:* 768 hours / 2,080 hours per year x $107,185 per year = $39,576. The cost per respondent is equal to $206. 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. E4-816 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC04-580-001, FERC Form-580] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review April 6, 2004. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and reinstatement of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received comments from one entity in response to an earlier **Federal Register** notice of January 30, 2004 (69 FR 4498-49), and has responded to their comments in its submission to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by June 30, 2004. ADDRESSES: Address comments on the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Comments to OMB should be filed electronically, c/o *Pamela_L._Beverly@omb.eop.gov* and include the OMB Control No. as a point of reference. The Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202-395-7856. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Executive Director, ED-30, Attention: Michael Miller, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC04-580-001. 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 acknowledgment to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. User assistance for electronic filings is available at 202-502-8258 or by e-mail to *efiling@ferc.gov* . Comments should not be submitted to the e-mail address. All comments are available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. 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: Description The information collection submitted for OMB review contains the following: *1. Collection of Information:* FERC Form 580 “Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchases Practices, Docket No. IN79-6.” *2. Sponsor:* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. *3. Control No.:* 1902-0137. The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve with a three-year extension of the expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection. The information filed with the Commission is mandatory. *4. Necessity of the Collection of Information:* Submission of the information is necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in implementing the statutory provisions of sections 205-206 of the Federal Power Act as amended by section 208 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). The Commission is required to review “not less frequently than every two

(2)years * * * of practices * * * to ensure the efficient use of resources (including economical purchase and use of fuel and electric energy) * * *.” The information is used to:

(1)Review as mandated by statute, fuel purchase and cost recovery practices to insure efficient use of resources, including economical purchase and use of fuel and electric energy, under fuel adjustment clauses on file with the Commission;

(2)evaluate fuel costs in individual rate filings;

(3)to supplement periodic utility audits; and

(4)to monitor changes and trends in the electric wholesale market. Electric market participants and the public are using the information to track market changes and trends in the electric wholesale market. The data has helped to identify market conditions. The Commission implements the filing requirements in the Code of Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR parts 35.14. *5. Respondent Description:* The respondent universe currently comprises 114 companies (on average per year) subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. *6. Estimated Burden:* 3,600 total hours, 114 respondents (57 average per year), .5 responses per respondent, and 63 hours per response (average) (1 hour for those respondents without fuel adjustment clauses and 110 hours for those respondents with fuel adjustment clauses). *7. Estimated Cost Burden to Respondents:* 3,600 hours / 2080 hours per year × $107,185 per year = $185,512. *Statutory Authority:* Sections 205-206 of the FPA (16 U.S.C. 824d and e) and section 208 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), (16 U.S.C. 2601 *et al.* ). Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-817 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Regulatory Energy Commission [Docket No. CP02-92-002] AES Ocean Express LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 29, 2004, AES Ocean Express LLC (Ocean Express), tendered for filing revised pro forma tariff sheets to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, as listed on Appendix A attached to the filing, and revised rates. Ocean Express states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with Ordering Paragraph

(I)of the Commission's Preliminary Determination on Non-Environmental Issues, 103 FERC

(CCH)¶ 61,030

(2003)(PD). 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:* April 19, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-819 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-241-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing April 6, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 612, to be effective May 1, 2004: Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to modify section 2.5 of the General Terms and Conditions of Algonquin's Tariff to update the address to which the Service Request Form should be sent. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have served upon affected customers and interested State commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(ANR)tendered for filing and approval two

(2)amendments to existing negotiated rate service agreements between ANR and Wisconsin Gas Company. ANR requests that the Commission accept and approve the subject negotiated rate agreement amendments to be effective April 1, 2004. 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

(ANR)tendered for filing and approval four amendments to existing negotiated rate service agreements between ANR and Wisconsin Electric Power Company. ANR requests that the Commission accept and approve the subject negotiated rate agreement amendments to be effective April 1, 2004. 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. E4-829 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-242-000] Canyon Creek Compression Company; Notice of Filing April 6, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Canyon Creek Compression Company (Canyon) tendered for filing its revenue crediting report for the calendar year 2003 pursuant to section 36 of the General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1. Canyon states that copies of the filing are being mailed to its customers and 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 on or before the date 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. * Intervention and Protest Date:* April 13, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-808 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-246-000] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Revenue Crediting Report April 6, 2004. Take notice that on April 1, 2004, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company

(CEGT)submitted its Annual Revenue Crediting Filing pursuant to its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, section 5.7(c)(ii)(2)B (Imbalance Cash Out), section 23.2(b)(iv) (IT, SBS and PHS Revenue Crediting) and section 23.5 (IT Revenue Credit). CEGT states that its filing addresses the period from February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004. The IT and FT Cash Balancing Revenue Credits and the IT Revenue Credit for the period reflected in this filing are zero. Since CEGT's current tariff sheets already reflect zero Cash Balancing and IT Revenue Credits, no tariff revisions are necessary. 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. *Intervention and Protest Date:* April 13, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-812 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-119-002] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Compliance Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Dominion Transmission, Inc.

(DTI)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Second Substitute Original Sheet No. 1504, to be effective January 22, 2004. DTI states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Letter Order dated March 25, 2003, which required DTI to report its operational sales of gas on June 30 for the preceding April 1 through March 31 period. 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. E4-823 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-248-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 6, 2004. Take notice that on April 1, 2004, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A to the filing, with an effective date of May 1, 2005. El Paso states that the tariff sheets are being filed to propose a new portfolio of Imbalance Management Services. This filing is being filed concurrently with El Paso's Order No. 637 compliance filing; El Paso requests that the Commission treat this Imbalance Management Service filing under its section 5 authority. 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. E4-814 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-251-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on April 1, 2004, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the pro forma tariff sheets listed in the attached Appendix A to the filing. El Paso states that the pro forma tariff sheets are being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order Nos. 637, 637-A, and 637-B. El Paso states it is concurrently filing a section 4 Imbalance Management Services tariff filing and El Paso requests the two proceedings be consolidated. 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

(LNG)import terminal and natural gas pipeline proposed by Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG), referred to as the Freeport LNG Project, in the above-referenced docket. This Draft General Conformity Determination was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Comment Procedures Any person wishing to comment on this Draft General Conformity Determination may do so. To ensure consideration of your comments in the Final General Conformity Determination, it is important that we receive your comments before the date specified below. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your comments to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Reference Docket No. CP03-75-000; • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2; PJ11.2; and; • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before May 12, 2004. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments on this Draft General Conformity Determination. *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 and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created online. After all comments are reviewed, the staff will publish and distribute a Final General Conformity Determination for the Project. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-815 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-518-057] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rate April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation

(GTN)tendered for filing to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 15 and Third Revised Sheet No. 17, to become effective April 1, 2004. GTN states that these sheets are being filed to update GTN's reporting of negotiated rate transactions that it has entered into. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN'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. E4-818 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP97-81-016] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Negotiated Rate April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC (KMIGT) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1-A, the following tariff sheets, to be effective April 1, 2004: Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 4G Original Sheet No. 4G.01 Third Revised Sheet No. 4J KMIGT states that the above-referenced tariff sheets reflect negotiated rate contracts effective April 1, 2004. The tariff sheets are being filed pursuant to section 36 of KMIGT's FERC Gas Tariff Fourth Revised Volume No. 1-B, and the procedures prescribed by the Commission in its December 31, 1996, “Order Accepting Tariff Filing Subject to Conditions”, in Docket No. RP97-81 (77 FERC § 61,350) and the Commission's Letter Orders dated March 28, 1997, and November 30, 2000, in Docket Nos. RP97-81-001 and RP01-70-000, respectively. KMIGT states that a copy of this filing has been served upon all parties to this proceeding, KMIGT's customers and affected 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. E4-827 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-404-012] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on April 1, 2004, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), tendered for filing in its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1 the following tariff sheets to address Northern's plan for implementation of segmentation in its Field Area: First Revised Sheet No. 305A (Phase 1) First Revised Sheet No. 305B (Phase 1) Second Revised Sheet No. 305A (Phase 2) Northern states that it is filing the above-referenced tariff sheets to address its plan for a phased-in approach to implementation of segmentation in the Field Area. Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its customers and interested State Commissions. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(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. E4-822 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-247-000] Overthrust Pipeline Company; Notice of Cost and Revenue Study April 6, 2004. Take notice that on April 1, 2004, Overthrust Pipeline Company, (Overthrust) submitted its Cost and Revenue Study (C&R) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2003. Overthrust states that the filing is made in compliance with the Settlement approved by a Commission order issued July 13, 2000, in Docket No. RP00-2-000. Overthrust states that a copy of this filing has been served upon Overthrust's jurisdictional customers, the Wyoming Public Service Commission, and the Utah Division of Public Utilities. 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. *Intervention and Protest Date:* April 13, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-813 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-240-000] Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 6, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LLC (Panhandle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed in Appendix A, attached to the filing to become effective May 1, 2004. Panhandle states that this filing is made in accordance with section 25.1 (Flow Through of Cash-Out Revenues in Excess of Costs) of the General Terms and Conditions in Panhandle's FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1. Panhandle further states that copies of this filing are being served on all affected customers and applicable 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

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

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(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. Project No. 637 is located on the Chelan River in Chelan County, Washington. The license for Project No. 637 was issued for a period ending March 31, 2004. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year to year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 637 is issued to Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County for a period effective April 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before April 1, 2005, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County is authorized to continue operation of the Lake Chelan Project No. 637 until such time as the Commission acts on its application for subsequent license. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-821 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2984] S.D. Warren Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation April 7, 2004. On March 29, 2002, the S.D. Warren Company, licensee for the Eel Weir Project No. 2984, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act

(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. Project No. 2984 is located on the Presumpscot River in Cumberland County, Maine. The license for Project No. 2984 was issued for a period ending March 31, 2004. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year to year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2984 is issued to the S.D. Warren Company for a period effective April 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before April 1, 2005, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that the S.D. Warren Company is authorized to continue operation of the Eel Weir Project No. 2984 until such time as the Commission acts on its application for subsequent license. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-820 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-245-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing April 6, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 2, Original Sheet No. 0 through Original Sheet No. 328, to become effective May 1, 2004. Southern Star states that the purpose of this filing is to restate Southern Star's FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 2 to reflect its name change to Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. rather than Williams Natural Gas Pipeline as currently on file with the Commission. The instant filing reflects the change to Southern Star, reservation and repagination of tariff sheets and cancellation of terminated Service Agreement. Original Volume No. 2 as filed will contain the title page, a Table of Contents and Original Sheet No. 327 stating the applicable rate for Rate Schedule X-23, the only remaining rate schedule. Southern Star further states that copies of this filing are being mailed to the applicable party regarding Rate Schedule X-23. 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. E4-811 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-312-134] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Amendments to Negotiated Rate Agreements April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing two amendments to Gas Transportation Agreements, dated November 1, 2002, between Tennessee and Calpine Energy Services L.P. pursuant to Tennessee's Rate Schedule FT-A (Negotiated Agreements) that have been previously accepted as negotiated rate agreements. Tennessee requests that the Commission accept and approve the amendments to the Negotiated Rate Agreements to be effective on April 1, 2004. 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. E4-825 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP96-312-135] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing its Negotiated Rate Agreement between Dominion East Ohio (East Ohio). Tennessee requests that the Commission approve a negotiated rate arrangement between Tennessee and East Ohio. Tennessee requests that the Commission grant such approval effective April 1, 2004. 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. E4-826 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-480-008] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 108 and Sheet Nos. 109-125, to be effective May 1, 2004. Texas Eastern states that Original Sheet No. 108 filed herewith lists Carolina Power & Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (CP&L) as a party to a negotiated rate arrangement. Texas Eastern also states that, by this filing, Texas Eastern proposes to implement a negotiated rate agreement between Texas Eastern and CP&L for firm transportation service under Rate Schedule FT-1 on facilities constructed as part of Texas Eastern's M-1 Expansion Project (Docket No. CP02-381). Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers of Texas Eastern and interested State commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-830 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP02-381-001] Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing April 7, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing proposed to be effective on May 1, 2004. Texas Eastern states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Orders issued in Docket No. CP02-381-000, on October 31, 2002, and February 28, 2003, in which the Commission approved Texas Eastern's application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction of certain pipeline facilities referred to as the M-1 Expansion Project. Texas Eastern states that the revised tariff sheets reflect the recourse rate for the M-1 Expansion Project service, and incorporate references to the new incremental M-1 Expansion Project service into Rate Schedule FT-1 and the General Terms and Conditions of the Tariff. Texas Eastern states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers and interested State commissions, as well as on all parties on the official service list in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed on or before the protest date as shown below. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(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:* April 19, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-831 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-244-000] Vector Pipeline L.P.; Notice Of Annual Fuel Use Report April 6, 2004. Take notice that on March 31, 2004, Vector Pipeline L.P. (Vector) tendered for filing an annual report of its monthly fuel use ratios for the period January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003. Vector states that this filing is made pursuant to section 11.4 of the General Terms and Conditions of the Vector Gas Tariff and section 154.502 of the Commission's regulations. 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 has 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. *Intervention and Protest Date:* April 13, 2004. Linda Mitry, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-810 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-2003-0083; FRL-7647-2] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB; Comment Request; EPA ICR No. 0616.08/OMB Control No. 2070-0052; Compliance Requirement for Child-Resistant Packaging AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that an Information Collection Request

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

(OMB)for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2004. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 14, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Vogel, Field and External Affairs Division (7506C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(703)305-6475; fax number:

(703)305-5884; e-mail address: *vogel.nancy@epa.gov* . ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number OPP-2003-0083, to

(1)EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by e-mail to *opp-docket@epa.gov* , or by mail to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 7502C, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and

(2)OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. The **Federal Register** document, required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 18, 2003 (68 FR 19201). EPA received no comments on this ICR during the 60-day comment period. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. OPP-2003-0083, which is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is

(703)305-5805. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket* . Use EDOCKET to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice. Please note, EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, *see* EPA's **Federal Register** notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 (May 31, 2002), or go to *www.epa.gov/edocket* . *ICR Title:* Compliance Requirement for Child-Resistant Packaging. *ICR Status:* This is a request for extension of an existing approved collection that is currently scheduled to expire on April 30, 2004. EPA is asking OMB to approve this ICR for three years. Under 5 CFR 1320.12(b)(2), the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while the submission is pending at OMB. *Abstract:* This information collection program is designed to provide the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)with assurances that the packaging of pesticide products sold and distributed to the general public in the United States meets standards set forth by the Agency pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Registrants must certify to the Agency that the packaging or device meets these standards. Responses to this collection are required in order to obtain pesticide registration. The authority for this information collection is pursuant to section 25 (c)(3) of FIFRA. Compliance regulations are contained in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)part 157. CBI submitted to EPA in response to this information collection is protected from disclosure under FIFRA section 10. *Burden Statement:* The annual “respondent” burden for this ICR is estimated to be 2,109 hours, or 3 hours per response. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, “burden” means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For this collection, it is the time spent reading instructions, planning activities, creating information, reviewing data for reliability and accuracy, preparing and submitting the necessary certification statement, and storing, filing, and maintaining the data. The agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this information collection appears at the beginning and the end of this document. In addition OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations, after initial display in the final rule, are listed in 40 CFR part 9. The following is a summary of the burden estimates taken from the ICR: *Respondents/affected entities:* Pesticide registrants. *Estimated total number of potential respondents:* 1,900. *Frequency of response:* On occasion. *Estimated total/average number of responses for each respondent:* 2. *Estimated total annual burden hours:* 2,109. *Estimated total annual burden costs:* $155,222. *Changes in the ICR Since the Last Approval:* The total estimated annual respondent cost for this ICR has increased 1,256 hours (from 853 to 2,109), due mainly to an increase in the number of responses expected. Estimated costs have increased $100,203 (from $55,019 to $155,222) due to an increase in labor rates. These increases are explained more fully in the ICR. According to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12, EPA has submitted this ICR to OMB for review and approval. Any comments related to the renewal of this ICR should be submitted within 30 days of this notice, as described above. Dated: April 2, 2004. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 04-8450 Filed 4-13-04; 8:45 am]

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