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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC04-111-000] American Transmission Company LLC; Notice of Filing May 25, 2004. Take notice that on May 21, 2004, American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC) tendered for filing an Application for Authority to Acquire Transmission Facilities Under section 203 of the Federal Power Act. ATCLLC requests that the Commission authorize ATCLLC to acquire ownership of certain transmission facilities from the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.

ATCLLC requests Commission authorization by August 1, 2004. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding.

Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document.

For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659 or TTY,

(202)208-3676. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Lawrence O. Thomas, Director, Rates & Regulatory, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission, at

(318)429-2804, fax

(318)429-3133. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* June 11, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1239 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-016] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing May 21, 2004. Take notice that on April 16, 2004, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) filed a response to the data request issued by the Commission Staff on April 2, 2004 in Docket No. RP02-361-016. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all parties in the Docket No. RP02-361-016 proceeding. Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with section 385.211 of the Commission's rules and regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1236 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. TX04-3-000] Long Island Power Authority, Long Island Lighting Company d/b/a LIPA, Cross-Sound Cable Company LLC; Notice of Filing May 21, 2004. On May 21, 2004, the Long Island Power Authority, Long Island Lighting Company d/b/a LIPA, and Cross Sound Cable Company LLC (collectively, Applicants) filed an Application for an Order Directing Necessary Actions for an Effective Interconnection and Commercial Operation of the Cross Sound Cable Pursuant to sections 202 and 210 of the Federal Power Act, and a Request for Expedited Action. The Applicants state that this application was served on United Illuminating Company, the ISO New England, Inc. and the New York Independent System Operator. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* June 1, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1229 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR04-12-000] National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation; Notice of Petition for Rate Filing May 21, 2004. Take notice that on May 3, 2004, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (Distribution) filed an application pursuant to 18 CFR 284.224(e)(2) for approval to amend the transportation rate under its Order No. 63 Certificate. Distribution states that it proposes to update its maximum transportation rate based upon current costs that most closely reflect the relevant facilities and services. Distribution further states that it will also seek to implement a minimum rate to permit it to discount below the maximum rate on a non-discriminatory basis if necessary to meet market conditions. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or 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 with the Secretary of the Commission 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 petition for rate approval is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistant, call

(202)502-8222 or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* June 7, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1237 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP00-409-005 and RP00-631-006] Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Compliance Filing May 21, 2004. Take notice that on May 17, 2004, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Second Substitute Original Sheet No. 252E, to be effective December 1, 2003. Natural states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's Letter Order issued on May 10, 2004 (Order). Natural further states that the Order approved, subject to two modifications, Natural's compliance filing under Order No. 637 filed herein on June 13, 2003. Natural states that copies of the filing are being mailed to all parties set out of the Commission's official service list in Docket Nos. RP00-409 and RP00-631. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1235 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP98-40-035] Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Refund Report May 21, 2004. Take notice that on May 18, 2004, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LLC (Panhandle) tendered for filing its Refund Report. Panhandle states that Appendix A to the filing reflects the work papers and documentation of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., OXY USA Inc., Duke Energy Services, Inc., and Dorchester Hugoton, Ltd., which support the March 29, 2004, distribution of these Kansas *ad valorem* tax refunds. Appendix B to the filing reflects the work papers and documentation of IMC Global, Inc. and ONEOK Energy Resources Company, which support the April 29, 2004, distribution of these Kansas ad valorem tax refunds. Appendix C to the filing shows the status of the remaining Non-Settling First Sellers. Appendix D to the filing reflects the refund amount received from Southland Royalty Company/Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company with additional interest calculated through March 31, 2004. Panhandle states that a copy of this information is being sent to intervenors in the subject proceeding, Non-Settling First Sellers, Panhandle's affected customers, and respective State Regulatory 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:* May 28, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1238 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ES04-30-000] Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application May 12, 2004. Take notice that on May 7, 2004, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act requesting that the Commission authorize the issuance of unsecured promissory short-term notes in an amount not to exceed $250 million. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's rules of practice and procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. All such motions or protests should be filed on or before the comment date, and, to the extent applicable, must be served on the applicant and on any other person designated on the official service list. This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; *see* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* May 25, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1231 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL03-233-000, et al.] Eurus Toya West II LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings May 20, 2004. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Eurus Toya West II LLC [Docket No. EL03-233-001] Take notice that on May 13, 2004, Eurus Toya West II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Eurus), filed an Amended Request for Declaratory Order (the Amended Request), which supplements Eurus's Petition for Declaratory Order filed on September 25, 2003 (the Petition), requesting that, under the circumstances described in the Petition and the Amended Request, Eurus will not be considered a public utility under the Federal Power Act should it consummate the transfer of a portion of the Sagebrush Transmission Line, as more fully described in the Petition and supplemented by the Amended Request. *Comment Date:* June 1, 2004. 2. Bridger Valley Electric Association, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-850-000] Take notice that on May 18, 2004, Bridger Valley Electric Association, Inc. (Bridger Valley), tendered for filing an amendment to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume No. 1. Bridger Valley states that the proposed amendments seek to limit the scope of Bridger Valley's current generator interconnection protocols to small generator interconnection requests (less than 20 MW) only. Bridger Valley requests an effective date of May 18, 2004. *Comment Date:* June 8, 2004. 3. Meriden Gas Turbines LLC [Docket No. ER04-852-000] Take notice that on May 18, 2004, Meriden Gas Turbines LLC (Meriden) submitted pursuant to section 35.15 of the Commission's regulations, 18 CFR 35.15, a notice canceling Meriden's FERC Rate Schedule No. 1. Meriden requests that the cancellation be made effective May 18, 2004. *Comment Date:* June 8, 2004. 4. Electric Energy, Inc. [Docket No. ES04-33-000] Take notice that on May 14, 2004, Electric Energy, Inc. (EEInc.) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act requesting that the Commission authorize the issuance of unsecured short-term debt in an amount not to exceed $70 million. EEInc. also requests a waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. *Comment Date:* June 4, 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,

(916)386-5580 i. *FERC Contact:* Regina Saizan,

(202)502-8765. j. *Deadline for Filing Comments and or Motions:* June 28, 2004. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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. Please include the project number (P-2281-006) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's rules of practice and procedure require all interveners filing a document 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 Amendment:* PG&E requests that the license expiration date be accelerated from July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2009. PG&E states that the approval to accelerate the expiration date would provide it the opportunity to relicense the Woodleaf-Palermo Transmission Line Project with the Sly Creek Transmission Line Project No. 4851. Both transmission projects serve as primary transmission lines for the South Feather Hydroelectric Project No. 2088. The licenses for Project Nos. 2088 and 4851 expire on March 31, 2009. PG&E states that acceleration of the expiration date for the Woodleaf-Palermo Transmission Line Project to March 31, 2009, provides for the coordinated relicensing of the three projects and is expected to be more efficient for the agencies and the public participating in the relicensing process. l. Locations of Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of rules of practice and procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1233 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 9988] Augusta Canal Authority; Notice of Intent To File Application for a New License May 25, 2004. Take notice that the following notice of intent has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of filing:* Notice of intent to file an application for new major license. b. *Project No.:* 9988. c. *Date filed:* May 4, 2004. d. *Submitted By:* Augusta Canal Authority. e. *Name of Project:* John P. King Mill Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Augusta Canal, adjacent to the Savannah River, Richmond County, Augusta, GA. The John P. King Mill Hydroelectric Project is located in the east bank of the Augusta Canal, about 6 miles downstream of the Augusta Canal diversion dam. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 15 of the Federal Power Act, 18 CFR 16.6. h. Pursuant to section 16.19 of the Commission's regulations, the licensee is required to make available the information described in section 16.7 of the regulations. Such information is available at the King Mill Office, Standard Textile, 1702 Goodrich St., Augusta, GA 30904, or contact Beth Harris, Project Engineer at

(864)845-8310 ext. 100. i. *FERC Contact:* Monte TerHaar, 202-502-6035, *monte.terhaar@ferc.gov* . j. *Expiration Date of Current License:* May 31, 2009. k. *Project Description:* The King Mill Project consists of:

(1)A head gate and intake structure, approximately 50 feet long and 15 feet high, fitted with a trashrack with 2-inch open bar spacing;

(2)a concrete lined, open headrace, approximately 200 feet long and 40 feet wide;

(3)a reinforced concrete powerhouse;

(4)2 turbine/generator units with an installed capacity of 2.05 MW;

(5)an open tailrace, approximately 435 feet long and 30 feet wide; and

(6)appurtenant facilities. The project operates run-of-river and has an average generation of 13,000 MWh per year. There is no dam or impoundment, as approximately 881 cfs of water is withdrawn from the Augusta Canal at full capacity. Developed head is approximately 32 feet. l. The licensee states its intent to submit an application for a new license for Project No. 9988. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.9(b)(1) each application for a new license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by May 31, 2007. m. A copy of 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 to access the document 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 TTY 202-502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. 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 as shown in the paragraph above. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1234 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at Meetings, or Participation in Teleconferences, of Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors and Members Committee, Regional State Committee, Regional Planning Summit and Participant Funding Symposium May 25, 2004. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of its staff may attend the following meetings, or participate in the following teleconferences, of the Southwest Power Pool

(SPP)Board of Directors and Members Committee, Regional State Committee, Regional Planning Summit and Participant Funding Symposium. The staff's attendance or participation is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. SPP Regional State Committee Teleconference—June 2, 2004, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (c.s.t.). SPP Regional State Committee Meeting—July 26, 2004, time to be announced. Embassy Suites KCI, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64153. SPP Board of Directors and Members Committee Meeting—July 27, 2004, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (c.s.t.). Embassy Suites KCI, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64153. SPP Regional Planning Summit Meeting—June 8, 2004, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (c.s.t.). Marriott DFW Airport North Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX. SPP Participant Funding Symposium Meeting—June 9, 2004, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (c.s.t.). Marriott DFW Airport North Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX. The discussions may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket Nos. RT04-1-000 and ER04-48-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Docket No. ER04-434-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Docket No. ER04-658-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Docket No. ER04-799-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Docket No. ER04-833-000, Southwest Power Pool, Inc. These meetings and teleconferences are open to the public. For more information, contact Tony Ingram, Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at

(202)502-8938 or *tony.ingram@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1232 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OAR-2004-0078, FRL-7668-7] Agency Information Collection Activities: Continuing Collection; Comment Request; Detergent Gasoline, EPA ICR Number 1655.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0275 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this notice announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2004. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 2, 2004. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number OAR-2004-0078, to EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by email to *a-and-r-docket@epa.gov,* or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation Docket, Mail code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James W. Caldwell, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Mail Code 6406J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:

(202)564-9303; fax number:

(202)565-2085; e-mail address: *caldwell.jim@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID number OAR-2004-0078, which is available for public viewing at the Office of Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is

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

(202)566-1742. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket.* Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,'' then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA within 60 days of this notice. EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, confidential business information (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.* *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are those who

(1)manufacture gasoline, post-refinery component, or detergent additives,

(2)blend detergent additives into gasoline or post-refinery component, or

(3)transport or receive a detergent additive, gasoline, or post-refinery component. *Title:* Detergent Gasoline: Certification Requirements for Manufacturers of Detergent Additives; Requirements for Transferors and Transferees of Detergent Additives; Requirements for Blenders of Detergents into Gasoline or Post-refinery Component; Requirements for Manufacturers, Transferors, and Transferees of Gasoline or Post-refinery Component (40 CFR Part 80—Subpart G), EPA ICR Number 1655.05, OMB Control Number 2060-0275, expiration date: 10-31-04. *Abstract:* Gasoline combustion results in the formation of engine deposits that contribute to increased emissions. Detergent additives deter deposit formation. The Clean Air Act requires gasoline to contain a detergent additive. The regulations at 40 CFR part 80—subpart G specify certification requirements for manufacturers of detergent additives, recordkeeping or reporting requirements for blenders of detergents into gasoline or post-refinery component (any gasoline blending stock or any oxygenate which is blended with gasoline subsequent to the gasoline refining process), and reporting or recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers, transferors, or transferees of detergents, gasoline, or post-refinery component (PRC). These requirements ensure that

(1)a detergent is effective before it is certified by EPA,

(2)a certified detergent, at the minimum concentration necessary to be effective (known as the lowest additive concentration (LAC)), is blended into gasoline, and

(3)only gasoline which contains a certified detergent at its LAC is delivered to the consumer. The EPA maintains a list of certified gasoline detergents, which is publicly available. As of April 2004 there were 323 certified detergents and 18 detergent manufacturers. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed at 40 CFR part 9. The EPA would like to solicit comments to:

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

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

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

(iv)Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. Burden Statement: EPA estimates that the average burden for detergent certification is 60 hours and $4,228, and that there will be approximately 30 applications for detergent certification each year for the next three years. Thus, the annual certification burden is estimated at 1,800 hours and $126,840. Most of the burden is incurred by the blenders of detergent into gasoline or PRC. The regulations require that they generate and maintain records of the amount of detergent blended and the amount of gasoline into which it is blended. These records are known as volumetric additive reconciliation

(VAR)records and must demonstrate that the proper amount of a certified detergent has been used. For blenders with automated equipment, the annual burden is estimated at 150 hours and $8,826. There are approximately 1,300 blenders that use automated equipment. Thus, the annual burden is 195,000 hours and $11.5 million. For blenders with non-automated equipment, the annual burden is estimated at 500 hours and $29,420. There are about 50 blenders in this category, for an annual burden of 25,000 hours and $1,471,000. There are no capital or start-up costs beyond those incurred by industry at the program's inception in 1995. Operating and maintenance (O&M) costs are in three categories. First, the on-road engine testing to demonstrate that the detergent meets the deposit-control standards is performed at contractor facilities. However, just about all detergent certifications are able to rely on previous testing, so new testing is only performed about once a year at a cost of $70,000. The second O&M cost is for copying and postage for the estimated 30 submissions annually for detergent certification and 8 submissions annually for research notification. At an estimated $10 per submission, the annual cost is $380. The third O&M cost is for the storage of the VAR records at the 1,300 automated detergent blending facilities and 50 non-automated detergent blending facilities. The estimated annual cost per facility is $100, for a total of $135,000. The total annual estimated burden for industry is 221,808 hours and $13.3 million. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Dated: May 20, 2004. Suzanne Rudzinski, Director, Transportation and Regional Programs Division. [FR Doc. 04-12304 Filed 5-28-04; 8:45 am]

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