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BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-341-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing June 25, 2004. Take notice that on June 23, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets identified in Appendix A to the filing, to be effective on November 24, 2003, March 1, 2004 and April 1, 2004.

Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to modify certain tariff sheets in its currently effective tariff to reflect provisions previously accepted by Commission orders in various Algonquin tariff proceedings. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers of Algonquin 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1453 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-341-000] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing June 25, 2004. Take notice that on June 23, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets identified in Appendix A to the filing, to be effective on November 24, 2003, March 1, 2004, and April 1, 2004. Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to modify certain tariff sheets in its currently effective tariff to reflect provisions previously accepted by Commission orders in various Algonquin tariff proceedings. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served upon all affected customers of Algonquin 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *See* 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1454 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARMTENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-24-006] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Refund Report June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 18, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing a refund report that describes the disbursement of refunds relating to service on Algonquin's Manchester Street and Brayton Point facilities between October 10, 2003, and March 1, 2004. Algonquin states that these refunds are credited to customers, in compliance with the “Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Pleadings and Terminate Proceeding, and Accepting Tariff Revisions and Negotiated Rate Contracts, Subject to Conditions” issued by the Commission in the captioned docket on May 19, 2004 (107 FERC ¶ 61,173 (2004)). Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served on all affected customers of Algonquin and interested state commissions, as well as to all parties appearing on the Commission's official service list in this docket. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. *Protest Date:* July 1, 2004. [FR Doc. E4-1460 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-263-002] Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 18, 2004, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing, to be effective as of October 10, 2003. Algonquin states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's order issued on May 19, 2004 in Docket Nos. RP04-24 and RP04-263. Specifically, by the filing, Algonquin states that it proposes to implement revised tariff sheets that reflect the rates for transportation service rendered by Algonquin on the Manchester Street and Brayton Point facilities during the period from October 10, 2003 to February 29, 2004. Algonquin states that copies of its filing have been served all parties on the Commission's 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 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1461 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-305-016] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River; Transmission Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing June 25, 2004. Take notice that on June 23, 2004, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing and approval a negotiated rate agreement between MRT and CenterPoint Energy Gas Services, Inc. MRT requests that the Commission accept and approve the transaction to be effective July 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 § 385.214 or § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with § 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1450 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-305-015] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 17, 2004, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing and approval a negotiated rate agreement between MRT and Laclede Energy Resources, Inc. MRT requests that the Commission accept and approve the transaction to be effective July 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1459 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-363-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Application Issued June 24, 2004. Take Notice that on June 18, 2004, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia, filed in Docket No. CP04-363-000 an abbreviated application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, seeking authorization to reclassify a well in Columbia's Hunt Storage Field in Kanawha County, West Virginia, from observation status to an active withdrawal well, and to construct approximately 0.6 mile of 2-inch pipeline and appurtenances. 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 “e-Library” 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 at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free,

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(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to counsel for Columbia, Frederic J. George, at

(304)357-2359, FAX

(304)357-3206. 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 file on or before the date listed below 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. 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 Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* July 15, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1469 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-338-000] Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes In Ferc Gas Tariff June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 22, 2004, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (Eastern Shore) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, revised tariff sheets to implement cash out surcharge rate of $0.0033 per dekatherm, proposed to be effective July 1, 2004, designed to recover the under-recovered balance in its cash out account at March 31, 2004. Eastern Shore states that Section 35, of the General Terms & Conditions (GT & C) of its FERC Gas Tariff, newly entitled Cash Out Refund/Surcharge, provides that Eastern Shore will refund or surcharge for each annual billing period any difference between the revenues received and the costs incurred under the cash out provisions of its tariff. Eastern Shore also states that the annual billing period referenced above shall be the twelve-month period commencing April 1st and ending the following March 31st. Eastern Shore further states that it, subsequent to the end of each such annual billing period, Eastern Shore shall compare the revenues received by it under the cash-out procedures to the costs incurred. Eastern Shore notes that, if the revenues received exceed the costs incurred, then Eastern Shore shall refund, within sixty

(60)calendar days of the end of the annual billing period, the net over-recoveries to firm transportation customers on a pro rata basis in accordance with the transportation quantities Eastern Shore has delivered during the annual billing period. Eastern Shore also states that, if the revenues received are less than the costs incurred, then Eastern Shore shall recover the net under recoveries by means of a surcharge applicable to each dekatherm delivered to all firm and interruptible transportation customers. Eastern Shore notes that such surcharge, to be effective July 1 of each year, shall be calculated by dividing the net under recovered balance by the total transportation quantities delivered by Eastern Shore during the annual billing period. Eastern Shore states that copies of its filing have been mailed to its 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1468 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-36-000] Enbridge Pipelines (KPC); Notice of Extension of Time June 25, 2004. On June 21, 2004, Enbridge Pipelines

(KPC)filed a motion for an extension of time to file an answer to intervenors' concerns as directed by the Commission's Letter Order issued June 2, 2004, in the above-docketed proceeding, 107 FERC ¶ 61,244 (2004). The motion states that due to the unavailability of key personnel, additional time is needed for the preparation of a response. The motion further states that the Missouri Public Service Commission, the Kansas Corporation Commission, Missouri Gas Energy and Kansas Gas Service, Inc. do not oppose the motion for additional time. Upon consideration, notice is hereby given that an extension of time for the filing of a response is granted to and including July 22, 2004, as requested by Enbridge KPC. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1448 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-337-000] Florida Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes In FERC Gas Tariff June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 18, 2004, Florida Gas Transmission Company

(FGT)tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets effective July 1, 2004: Sixty-Fourth Revised Sheet No. 8A; Fifty-Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8A.01; Fifty-Sixth Revised Sheet No. 8A.02; Sixteenth Revised Sheet No. 8A.04; Fifty-Ninth Revised Sheet No. 8B; Fifty-Second Revised Sheet No. 8B.01; Ninth Revised Sheet No. 8B.02. FGT states that the tariff sheets listed above are being filed pursuant to Section 27.A.2.b of the General Terms and Conditions of FGT's Tariff, which provides for flex adjustments to the Base FRCP. FGT explains that pursuant to the terms of Section 27.A.2.b, a flex adjustment shall become effective without prior FERC approval provided that such flex adjustment does not exceed 0.50%, is effective at the beginning of a month, is posted on FGT's EBB at least five working days prior to the nomination deadline, and is filed no more than sixty and at least seven days before the proposed effective date. FGT states that it is filing a flex adjustment of 0.50%, resulting in a cumulative flex adjustment for the current Summer Period of 0.36%. FGT states that this cumulative flex adjustment, combined with the Base FRCP of 3.14%, results in an Effective FRCP of 3.50%. FGT also states that this filing is necessary due to FGT currently experiencing higher fuel usage than will be recovered by the currently Effective FRCP of 3.00%. Increasing the FRCP will reduce FGT's under-recovery of fuel and reduce the Unit Fuel Surcharge in the next Summer Period. FGT asserts that the instant filing complies with its tariff provisions and FGT has posted notice of the flex adjustment prior to the instant filing. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1467 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-334-000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes To FERC Gas Tariff June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 16, 2004, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) tendered for filing as part of its Sixth Revised Volume No. 1 FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, to become effective July 19, 2004: Second Revised Sheet No. 1407; Second Revised Sheet No. 1408; Second Revised Sheet No. 1409; Second Revised Sheet No. 1410; Third Revised Sheet No. 1411; Third Revised Sheet No. 1412; Third Revised Sheet No. 1413; Second Revised Sheet No. 1414. Gulf South is proposing certain clarifications to Sections 7.4 and 7.5 of the General Terms and Conditions of its tariff. Gulf South states that the proposed changes will not modify the basic structure of Gulf South's queue process or posting and bidding requirements; however, it will eliminate certain inconsistencies, clarify certain practices, and provide increased flexibility. Gulf South states that copies of this filing have been served upon Gulf South's customers, state commissions and other interested parties. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1464 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-339-000] Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes In FERC Gas Tariff June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 22, 2004, Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, to be effective August 1, 2004. Kern River states that the purpose of this filing is to remove all references to the Gas Research Institute and related surcharges from Kern River's tariff, to reflect the elimination of the GRI surcharges in accordance with the terms and conditions of the GRI Settlement Agreement approved by the Commission in 1998. Kern River states that it has served a copy of this filing upon its customers and interested state regulatory commissions. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with 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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(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. E4-1456 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-336-000] Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 17, 2004, Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC (KMIGT) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing, to be effective August 1, 2004. KMIGT states that the purpose of this filing is to update, simplify, clarify and improve the storage provisions in KMIGT's tariff. KMIGT states that the proposed tariff changes would substitute inventory-based ratchets for the existing date-based ratchets in KMIGT's tariff, which provides more flexibility for shippers and enhances KMIGT's storage services. KMIGT further states that a copy of this filing has been served upon 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

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(202)502-8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the e-Filing link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1466 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-266-001] Midwestern Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 22, 2004, Midwestern Gas Transmission Company (Midwestern) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to become effective June 1, 2004: Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 247 and Original Sheet No. 247A. Midwestern states that this filing is made to comply with Paragraph(s) 9 and 11 of the Commission's Order issued on May 28, 2004 in Docket No. RP04-266-000 (107 FERC ¶ 61,218). Midwestern states that copies of this filing have been sent to all parties of record 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 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1463 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP03-398-000 and RP04-155-000 (Consolidated)] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Comment Period June 25, 2004. On May 21, 2004, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) filed reply comments in the above-docket proceeding. Included in the reply comments was a proposal by Northern to modify its gas quality proposal that had been the topic of the April 20, 2004, technical conference ordered in this proceeding. 106 FERC ¶ 61,195. By this notice, parties are being given an opportunity to file comments on the proposal. Notice is hereby given that parties may file comments on Northern's proposal on or before July 2, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1451 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-398-009] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing June 25, 2004. Take notice that on June 23, 2004, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of November 1, 2003: 2 Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 125A; Substitute First Revised Sheet No. 142B; 2 Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 226; Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 227; Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 228; Substitute Original Sheet No. 228A; Ninth Revised Sheet No. 286; Second Revised Sheet No. 306. Northern states that the filing is being made in compliance with the Commission's June 2, 2004 Order on Rehearing, Clarification and Compliance in this proceeding. 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

(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. E4-1452 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-364-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization June 25, 2004. Take notice that on June 21, 2004, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed in Docket No. CP04-364-000 an application pursuant to Northern's blanket authority granted on September 1, 1982, at Docket No. CP82-401-000 and Sections 157.205, 157.208 and 157.216 of the Commission's Regulations for authorization to replace, operate, and relocate certain facilities of the Marquette branchline and up-rate the maximum allowable operating pressure

(MAOP)on the pipeline, all located in Marquette County, Michigan, as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Northern proposes to

(1)replace and operate approximately 14.4 miles of its existing 12-inch Marquette branchline (MIM10101);

(2)relocate a regulator setting and replace a receiver barrel; and

(3)up-rate the maximum allowable operating pressure

(MAOP)on approximately 17 miles of the Marquette branchline and operate such pipeline at the higher MAOP. Northern states that authorization to replace and operate the 12-inch Marquette branchline is necessary in order to remediate anomalies discovered during a caliper pig run. Northern proposes to replace the existing 12-inch branchline with 12-inch pipeline starting at MP 227.35 in Section 32, T47N, R29W, and ending at MP 241.73 in Section 27, T47N, R27W. With the exception of approximately 11,200 feet of pipeline that will be installed in new right-of-way, the new replacement pipeline will primarily be installed parallel and adjacent to the existing pipeline. The offset will generally be 35 feet from the existing pipeline. Northern states that the facilities will be financed with internally generated funds. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $12,000,000. Northern states that it will account for the retirement of the replaced segments of pipeline in accordance with Gas Plant Instruction No. 10 in 18 CFR part 201. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Michael T. Loeffler, Director, Certificates and Reporting for Northern, 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, at

(402)398-7103 or Donna Martens, Senior Regulatory Analyst, at

(402)398-7138. 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 “e-Library” 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 call toll-free,

(866)208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. 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 intervenors to file electronically. Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 45 days after issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 855.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to Section 157.205 of the Regulations under the Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed, therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. *Comment Date:* August 9, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1455 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-335-000] Portland General Electric Company; Notice of Tariff Filing June 24, 2004. Take notice that on June 17, 2004, Portland General Electric Company (Portland) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 147, to be effective July 17, 2004. Portland asserts that the purpose of the filing is to remove the Index of Customers from Portland's tariff pursuant to Section 154.111(a) of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR 154.111(a) (2003). Portland asserts that it is submitting its quarterly electronic Index of Customers to the Commission. In addition, Portland states that pursuant to Section 284.13(c), the Index of Customers has been posted on Portland's Web site. Therefore Portland asserts that it has modified First Revised Sheet No. 147 to delete the Index of Customers and to reserve the sheet for future use. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1465 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2493-006] Puget Sound Energy, Inc.; Notice Granting Late Intervention June 25, 2004. On October 20, 1992, the Commission issued a notice of Puget Sound Power & Light Company's 1 application for a new license for the Snoqualmie Falls Project No. 2493, located on the Snoqualmie River, in the city of Snoqualmie, King County, Washington. The notice established December 23, 1992, as the deadline for filing motions to intervene in the proceeding. 1 Subsequently, on March 19, 1997, Puget Sound Power & Light Company advised the Commission that it had changed its name to Puget Sound Energy, Inc. On May 26, 2004, American Whitewater Affiliation filed a motion for late intervention in the proceeding. Granting the late motion to intervene will not unduly delay or disrupt the proceeding or prejudice other parties to it. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 214, 2 the motion to intervene filed in this proceeding by American Whitewater Affiliation is granted, subject to the Commission's rules and regulations. 2 18 CFR 385.214 (2004). This notice constitutes final agency action. Requests for rehearing by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the issuance of this notice, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.713. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1449 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. PL03-3-005, AD03-7-005, ER03-1271-000, CP01-418-000, CP03-7-001, CP03-301-000, RP03-245-000, RP99-176-089, RP99-176-094, RP02-363-002, Docket No. RP03-398-000, RP03-533-000, RP03-70-002, RP03-70-003, CP01-421-000, CP01-421-001, RP03-540-000, ER04-439-001 (Not Consolidated)] Price Discovery in Natural Gas and Electric Markets, Natural Gas Price Formation; Aquila, Inc., B-R Pipeline Company, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, et al., Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, North Baja Pipeline LLC, Northern Natural Gas Company, Northern Natural Gas Company, PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation, Portland General Electric Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, PacifiCorp; Updated Agenda for the June 25, 2004, Conference on Market Liquidity, Energy Price Discovery, and Natural Gas and Electricity Price Indices June 24, 2004. Attached is an updated agenda reflecting certain changes in the panels for the Staff technical conference on Friday, June 25, 2004, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.s.t. (please note time change from the May 14 notice), at the Commission's headquarters, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC, in the Commission's meeting room (Room 2C). Other than the changes reflected on the attached updated agenda, all other information for the conference in prior notices remains the same. For additional information, please contact Ted Gerarden of the Office of Market Oversight & Investigations at 202-502- 6187 or by e-mail at *Ted.Gerarden@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. Updated Conference Agenda, June 25, 2004 Welcome and Opening Remarks, 9-9:30 a.m. William Hederman, Director Office of Market Oversight & Investigations. Stephen Harvey, Deputy Director, Market Oversight and Assessment. Michael Gorham, Director, Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Panel 1—Reaction to Staff Report and Recommendations for Indices Used in Pipeline or Utility Tariffs, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Panelists: • Bruce Henning, Regulatory and Market Analysis, Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. (American Gas Association). • Eugene V. Rozgony, Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, AGL Resources. • Donald Santa, President, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America. • Alexander Strawn, Proctor & Gamble Company and Chairman of the Process Gas Consumers. • James Allison, Regional Risk Manager, ConocoPhilips. Issues: —Should the Commission adopt Staff's recommendation that any index used in a tariff provide volume and number of transactions for each reported price? Should other data be required? —Are Staff's recommended volumes (25,000 MMBtu/day or 4000 MWh/day) or transactions (five for daily, eight for weekly, ten for monthly indices) sufficient to indicate adequate liquidity? —Should the Commission require all pipelines and utilities to amend their tariffs by a date certain if indices currently used in tariffs do not meet adopted criteria? —What conclusions can be drawn from the responses to the Commission's surveys on price reporting? —How does trading on electronic platforms and price data collected from electronic trading, clearing, and settlement relate to index development and use of indices in jurisdictional tariffs? Break, 10:30-10:40 a.m. Panel 2—Price Reporting, Confidence in Indices, and Options for Future Commission Action, 10:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Panelists: • Scott Nauman, Manager, Americas Gas Marketing, ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company (Natural Gas Supply Association). • Nathan L. Wilson, Vice President, Conectiv Energy (Electric Power Supply Association). • Michael Novak, Assistant General Manager, Federal Regulatory Affairs, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (American Gas Association). • Alonzo Weaver, Vice President Operations, Memphis Light Gas & Water (American Public Gas Association). • Jeff Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, ACES Power Marketing (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association). • Al Musur, Director, Energy and Utility Programs, Abbott Laboratories and Chairman of the Industrial Energy Consumers of America. • Alexander Strawn, Proctor & Gamble Company and Chairman of the Process Gas Consumers. Issues: —What incentives will encourage companies to begin or increase price reporting? —Are process improvements by reporting companies (public code of conduct, independent source, audit of processes) adequate or are there further improvements that can increase the accuracy of price indices? —Has industry confidence in prices reported in indices increased to a satisfactory level? —What steps can be taken to improve transparency of price indices?* What further information should price indices provide to market participants? —Has sufficient progress been made under the Policy Statement? —Should the Commission adopt further requirements for price reporters and/or index developers? If so, what requirements are appropriate? —Should some form of mandatory reporting be required? If so, what is the desirable scope of such reporting? (Who should be required to report? Should reporting be to existing index developers, to an intermediary or depository, or to the Commission? What data should be required to be reported?) —Would mandatory reporting materially improve the quality of price data available to market participants? Lunch Break, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Panel 3—Index Developers' Response to Industry Views and Staff Report, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Panelists: • C. Miles Weigel, Senior Vice President, Argus Media, Inc. • Brad Johnson, Global Energy Business Manager, Bloomberg. • Ernest Onukogo, Manager Newswire Indexes, DowJones. • Richard Sansom, Markets Editor, Io Energy LLC. • Bobette Riner, President, Powerdex. • Tom Haywood, Editor, Energy Intelligence Group. • Dexter Steis, Executive Publisher, Intelligence Press. • Chuck Vice, Chief Operating Officer, IntercontinentalExchange. • Larry Foster, Global Editorial Director, Power, Platts. Issues: —What improvements in data collection and price reporting have index developers seen since issuance of the Policy Statement? —How have index developers responded to the call for greater transparency of indices? —What plans do price index developers have to provide more information and more transparency to energy market participants? —Do price index developers meet the standards of the Policy Statement? Did the Staff report accurately depict the extent to which index developers have adopted Policy Statement standards? —Do price index developers support the criteria proposed by Staff for use of indices in jurisdictional tariffs? —How can price index developers facilitate tariff compliance by pipelines and utilities? —Will price index developers provide FERC with access to data in the event of an investigation of suspected false reporting or price manipulation? Break, 2:45-2:55 p.m. Panel 4—Market Liquidity, 2:55-4:15 p.m. Panelists: • Martin Marz, Compliance Manager, North American Gas and Power, BP America, Inc. • Christopher Edmonds, Senior Vice President, ICAP Energy LLC (Energy Brokers Association). • Pankaj Sahay, Partner, Energy Risk Management, PriceWaterhouseCoopers. • Tom Jepperson, Division Counsel, Questar Market Resources, Inc. • Vince Kaminski , Managing Director, Sempra Energy Trading. Issues: —Is there adequate trading activity at enough locations to develop reliable price signals for market participants? —What are the characteristics that make for a good trading hub? —What steps can the Commission take to encourage the development of active trading hubs? —What role can electronic trading, confirmation/settlement, and clearing play in improving market liquidity? —Can improvements in price indices restore confidence in price formation given the present levels of trading? —Are there standard procedures that can play a role in improving price indices and industry confidence in price formation? Audience Questions and Comments, 4:15-4:45 p.m. Concluding Remarks, 4:45-5 p.m. [FR Doc. E4-1458 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-265-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Technical Conference June 24, 2004. The Commission, in its order issued May 21, 2004, 1 directed that a technical conference be held to discuss and resolve Northern Natural Gas' proposal to modify the rate schedules to allow shippers to consolidate multiple Firm Deferred Delivery (“FDD”) agreements into one operating agreement and transfer account balances between rate schedules FDD, Interruptible Deferred Delivery (“IDD”) and Preferred Deferred Delivery (“PDD”) without incurring injection or withdrawal fees. 1 Northern Natural Gas Company, 107 FERC ¶ 61,178 (2004). Take notice that a technical conference will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 10 a.m. (e.s.t.), in room 3M-A/B at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All interested parties and staff are permitted to attend. For further information please contact: Melissa Mitchell at

(202)502-6038. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1462 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP04-58-000, et al.] Sound Energy Solutions; Notice of Site Visit and Technical Conference June 24, 2004. On Tuesday, July 13, 2004, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Office of Energy Projects and the Port of Long Beach

(POLB)will visit the site of Sound Energy Solutions'

(SES)proposed liquefied natural gas

(LNG)import terminal and storage facility in Long Beach, California with the project sponsor. This site visit will be open to the public. Anyone interested in participating should meet in front of the Administration Building at 925 Harbor Plaza in the POLB at 9:30 a.m. (P.s.t.) on Tuesday, July 13, 2004. Participants must provide their own transportation to the site. For additional information concerning the site visit, please contact the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC. On Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at 9 a.m. (P.s.t.), staff of the Office of Energy Projects will convene a cryogenic design and technical conference regarding SES' proposed LNG import terminal and storage facility. The cryogenic conference will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 925 Harbor Plaza in the POLB. In view of the nature of security issues to be explored, the cryogenic conference will not be open to the public. Attendance at this conference will be limited to existing parties to the proceeding (anyone who has specifically requested to intervene as a party) and to representatives of interested federal, state, and local agencies. Any person planning to attend the July 14th cryogenic conference *must register* by close of business on Monday, July 12, 2004. Registrations may be submitted either online at *www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/cryo-tech-conf-0714-form.asp* or by faxing a copy of the form to 202-208-2106. All attendees must sign a non-disclosure statement prior to entering the conference. For additional information regarding the cryogenic conference, please contact Steven Busch at *steven.busch@ferc.gov* or call 202-502-6353. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-1457 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-7781-2] Symposium on Field Monitoring of Genetically Modified Crop Plants AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice announcing a public symposium. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)is announcing that the National Center for Environmental Assessment

(NCEA)within the Office of Research and Development is sponsoring a three-day public symposium entitled, Symposium on Field Monitoring of Genetically Modified Crop Plants. DATES: The symposium will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2004, through Thursday, August 5, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: The symposium will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202; telephone: 703-769-3946. A limited number of rooms will be available at the Sheraton Hotel through July 3, 2004, for the special meeting rate of $150 per night. The meeting location is within walking distance of the Crystal City Metro Stop on the Blue and Yellow Lines. TN & Associates, an EPA contractor, is organizing, convening, and conducting the symposium. To attend the symposium, please preregister by July 30, 2004, by calling Holly Stoddard (contractor) at

(678)355-5550 x0, register on line at *hstoddard@tnainc.com.* On site registration will be accommodated on a space available basis. A preliminary program agenda will be available on the NCEA Web page at *http://www.epa.gov/ncea.* A conference report of the symposium will be made available on the NCEA Web page shortly after the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For symposium information, registration, and logistics, contact Holley Stoddard, TN & Associates, Inc.; telephone: 678-355-5550; facsimile: 678-355-5545; e-mail: *hstoddard@tnainc.com.* For further information the EPA contact is Dr. Robert Frederick, telephone: 202-564-3207; e-mail: *frederick.bob@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There is concern that the large scale adoption of crops with Plant Incorporated Protectants

(PIPs)may have a significant environmental impact. Monitoring for resistant insects has been performed since 1991 to address the concern of developing insect resistance to specific PIPs. Other science based monitoring programs to assess possible environmental impacts of PIP crops have been limited. The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's

(EPA)Office of Research and Development, is sponsoring a three-day public symposium on recently published scientific research and current theory on monitoring for environmental effects from plants with incorporated protectants. The focus of the symposium will be to review the state of the science of environmental monitoring with particular focus on PIP crops, and to discuss the strengths/weaknesses of these approaches. The symposium will also address criteria for selecting ecological indicators, the use of statistical analysis for developing monitoring strategies, and the feasibility of large scale monitoring plans for PIP plants. The symposium is expected to be of interest to public interest groups, regulators, academics, and industry representatives involved in the field of genetically modified plants. At the end of each speaker's presentation, there will be a limited period for related questions from the audience. Members of the public may attend the symposium as observers and participate in question periods. Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The focus of the symposium is the state of the science of environmental monitoring of genetically modified plants. Dated: June 25, 2004. George W. Alapas, Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. 04-14995 Filed 6-30-04; 8:45 am]

Notices. Notice announcing a public symposium