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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-18-000] Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Proceeding November 23, 2004. Take notice that on November 18, 2004, in an order issued in Docket Nos. RP04-97-001, *et al.* , the Commission established a separate proceeding to conduct an inquiry in response to assertions by Equitrans, L.P. (Equitrans), 100 Allegany Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, that a significant portion of its storage facilities' cushion gas has been lost due to migration of that gas.

The proceeding in Docket No. CP05-18-000, initiated by the Commission pursuant to its authority under section 5, 7, 8 and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), will explore material issues regarding Equitrans' loss of the cushion gas, as described in more detail herein. In the rate proceeding in Docket Nos. RP04-97-001, *et al.* , Equitrans explained its intention to buy and inject into storage approximately 9,600,000 Dth of cushion gas to replace lost cushion gas. Equitrans proposed in the rate proceeding to reflect the projected purchase cost of this cushion gas of approximately $49.1 million in its rates.

In the November 18, 2004, order in Docket Nos. RP04-97-001, *et al.* , the Commission observed that the loss of such a significant volume of cushion gas raises operational and other issues, in particular whether Equitrans' storage operations and facilities are meeting Equitrans' certificated service obligations under section 7 of the NGA. The Commission found that it should review Equitrans' operation of its storage facilities prior to Equitrans' being permitted to purchase and inject more cushion gas into the storage system.

Accordingly, in Docket No. CP05-18-000, the Commission will convene a technical conference to initiate an inquiry regarding Equitrans' assertion that it has lost cushion gas due to migration and the effects any such migration has on its storage operations. The Commission will issue a further notice establishing the date for the technical conference, which will be conducted after the due date for motions to intervene in Docket No. CP05-18-000. At the technical conference, Equitrans shall present data and information to support its assertion that cushion gas has migrated from its storage facilities and to demonstrate the effects any such migration has on its storage operations.

Equitrans also shall present its plan for implementing measures to ensure that its storage facilities can continue to operate without further gas loss within the defined geological parameters and without further reservoir or buffer expansion. Following the technical conference, the Commission will issue further procedural notices as needed. Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a motion to intervene with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations.

All such motions must be filed on or before December 2, 2004. Attendance at the technical conference will be limited to persons that file timely motions to intervene. Any comments filed in this proceeding will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make the commenters parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Any motions to intervene, data requests, responses to data requests, comments or any other document filed in this proceeding will be 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)

(iii)and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Intervention Date:* December 2, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3399 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-74-000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes to FERC Gas Tariff November 23, 2004. Take notice that on November 17, 2004, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective December 17, 2004: First Revised Sheet No. 3700 First Revised Sheet No. 3703 Gulf South is proposing certain changes to its contractual ROFR provisions. 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 intervene or to protest this filing must file 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 notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3390 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER04-1244-000] NorthPoint Energy Solutions Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order November 23, 2004. NorthPoint Energy Solutions Inc. (NorthPoint) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of energy and capacity at market-based rates. NorthPoint also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, NorthPoint requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by NorthPoint. On November 19, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under Part 34, subject to the following: [A]ny person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by NorthPoint should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). *NorthPoint Energy Solutions, Inc.,* 109 FERC ¶ 61,178 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is December 20, 2004. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, NorthPoint is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of NorthPoint, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of NorthPoint's issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Commission's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3392 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-41-000] Oasis Power Partners, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order November 23, 2004. Oasis Power Partners, LLC (Oasis) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed rate schedule provides for wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Oasis also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Oasis requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Oasis. On November 19, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under Part 34, subject to the following: [A]ny person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Oasis should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). *Oasis Power Partners, LLC,* 109 FERC ¶ 61,180 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is December 20, 2004. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Oasis is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Oasis, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of Oasis' issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Commission's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3394 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP05-25-000; CP05-26-000; CP05-27-000; CP05-28-000] Seafarer U.S. Pipeline System, Inc.; Notice of Filing November 23, 2004. Take notice that on November 16, 2004, Seafarer U.S. Pipeline System, Inc. (Seafarer), 1001 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002, filed an application, in Docket Nos. CP05-25-000, *et al.* , pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, for:

(i)A certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing Seafarer to construct, own, and operate a new natural gas pipeline under Part 157, Subpart A;

(ii)a blanket certificate authorizing Seafarer to self-implement routine activities, including construction, acquisition, operation, or abandonment of certain facilities under Part 157, Subpart F; and

(iii)a blanket certificate authorizing Seafarer to transport natural gas, on an open access and self-implementing basis, under Part 284, Subpart G. Concurrently, in a separate filing, Docket No. CP05-28-000, Seafarer filed an application pursuant to section 3 of the NGA and Part 153 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, and also request for a Presidential Permit for importing and transporting natural gas from a proposed interconnection at the US/Bahamian Exclusive Economic Zone

(EEZ)boundary with a proposed Bahamian pipeline connected to the proposed High Rock LNG terminal located at South Riding Point on Grand Bahama Island. The applications are on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at (866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding the applications are to be directed to Howard L. Nelson, El Paso Corporation, 555 11th Street, NW., Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20004. The proposed pipeline will consist of approximately 41 miles of 26-inch diameter pipeline extending from the receipt point at the EEZ boundary to an interconnection with existing facilities of Florida Gas Transmission Company

(FGT)in Palm Beach County, Florida. From the EEZ boundary, the pipeline will extend underwater approximately 35 miles and make landfall at Florida Power & Light Company's power plant site in Riviera Beach. The pipeline will continue onshore approximately six miles along existing utility, roadway and railway corridors to the FGT interconnection point. The proposed pipeline will transport up to 800,000 Dth per day from the proposed High Rock LNG terminal to gas-consuming markets in Florida and other Southeastern states. 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 below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 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. The Commission may issue a preliminary determination on non-environmental issues prior to the completion of its review of the environmental aspects of the project. This preliminary determination typically considers such issues as the need for the project and its economic effect on existing customers of the applicant, on other pipelines in the area, and on landowners and communities. For example, the Commission considers the extent to which the applicant may need to exercise eminent domain to obtain rights-of-way for the proposed project and balances that against the non-environmental benefits to be provided by the project. Therefore, if a person has comments on community and landowner impacts from this proposal, it is important either to file comments or to intervene as early in the process as possible. Motions to intervene, protests and comments 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:* December 14, 2004. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3391 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER04-1251-000] Styrka Energy Master Fund LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order November 23, 2004. Styrka Energy Master Fund LLC

(SEMF)filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed rate schedule provides for wholesale sales of energy and capacity at market-based rates. SEMF also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, SEMF requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by SEMF. On November 22, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under Part 34, subject to the following: [A]ny person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by SEMF should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Styrka Energy Master Fund LLC, 109 FERC ¶ 61,199

(2004)Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is December 22, 2004. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, SEMF is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of SEMF, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of SEMF's issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Commission's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3393 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-14-001] Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Correction November 23, 2004. Take notice that on November 16, 2004, Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC (Transwestern) notified the Commission that the effective date of its conversion from a corporation to a limited liability company and its name change from Transwestern Pipeline Company to Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC is November 16, 2004. Transwestern explains that, in its filing dated October 1, 2004 in Docket No. RP05-14-000, in the event the proposed conversion and name change were not completed by November 1, 2004, Transwestern would advise the Commission of the correct effective date to coincide with the actual date of conversion. Transwestern states that this letter serves as such notification that the effective date of Transwestern's Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, is November 16, 2004. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file 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 notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on all parties to this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3398 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 459-128] Union Electric Company, d/b/a AmerenUE; Notice Soliciting Comments and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions November 23, 2004. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and applicant-prepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New major license. b. *Project No.:* 459-128. c. *Date Filed:* February 24, 2004. d. *Applicant:* Union Electric Company (d/b/a AmerenUE). e. *Name of Project:* Osage Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Osage River, in Benton, Camden, Miller and Morgan Counties, central Missouri. The project occupies 1.6 acres of Federal land. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jerry Hogg, Superintendent Hydro Regulatory Compliance, AmerenUE, 617 River Road, Eldon, MO 65026; Telephone

(573)365-9315; e-mail *jhogg@ameren.com.* i. *FERC Contact:* Allan Creamer at

(202)502-8365; or e-mail at *allan.creamer@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing comments and final recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 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 ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. This application has been accepted for filing. l. *Project Description:* The existing project consists of:

(1)A 2,543-foot-long, 148-foot-high dam comprised of, from right to left,

(i)a 1,181-foot-long, non-overflow section,

(ii)a 520-foot-long gated spillway section,

(iii)a 511-foot-long intake works and powerhouse section, and

(iv)a 331-foot-long non-overflow section;

(2)an impoundment (Lake of the Ozarks), approximately 93 miles in length, covering 54,000 acres at a normal full pool elevation of 660 feet mean sea level;

(3)a powerhouse, integral with the dam, containing eight main generating units (172 MW) and two auxiliary units (2.1 MW each), having a total installed capacity of 176.2 MW; and

(4)appurtenant facilities. The project generates an average of 636,397 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. AmerenUE currently operates, and is proposing to continue to operate, the Osage Project as a peaking and load regulation facility. AmerenUE proposes to upgrade two of the facility's eight main generating units and the two smaller, auxiliary generating units. With the proposed upgraded units, energy generation is estimated to increase by about 5.6 percent. In addition to the physical plant upgrades, AmerenUE proposes a variety of environmental and recreation measures. m. A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's website at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field (P-459), to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Anyone may submit comments on this application. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all comments filed. Comments must be received on or before the specified deadline date for comments identified in paragraph j above. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRESCRIPTIONS;”

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

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the agency or other individual submitting the filing; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. The revised tentative schedule for processing the application is as follows: Milestone Date Deadline for Agency Recommendations January 2005. Deadline for Reply Comments March 2005. Issuance of EA March/April 2005. Public Comments on EA due May/June 2005. Ready for Commission Decision on the Application November 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3396 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. P-2726-012] Malad Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Meetings November 23, 2004. The Commission is scheduled to meet with representatives of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation involving the Malad Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 2726-012). Meetings will be held with the following tribes at the locations and times listed below: Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, December 16, 2004, 9 a.m. (m.s.t.); Red Lion Canyon Springs Hotel, Cedar Room, 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd. N., Twin Falls, ID 83301. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, December 16, 2004, 3 p.m. (m.s.t.); Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Tribal Conference Room at the Tribal Business Center. Members of the public and intervenors in the referenced proceedings may attend these meetings; however, participation will be limited to tribal representatives and the Commission representatives. If the Tribes decide to disclose information about a specific location which could create a risk or harm to an archeological site or Native American cultural resource, the public will be excused for that portion of the meeting when such information is disclosed. 1 If you plan to attend any of these meetings, please contact Dr. Frank Winchell at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He can be reached at 202-502-6104. The meetings will be transcribed by a court reporter, and transcripts will be made available by the Commission after the meetings. 1 Protection from public disclosure involving this kind of specific information is based upon 18 CFR 4.32(b)(3)(ii) of the Commission's regulations implementing the Federal Power Act. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3395 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98-1-000] Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice November 23, 2004. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of exempt and prohibited off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive an exempt or prohibited off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested on-the-record proceeding, to deliver a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication, to the Secretary. Prohibited communications will be included in a public, non-decisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications will be included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of prohibited and exempt communications recently received in the Office of the Secretary. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary (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

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(202)502-8659. Docket No. Date filed Presenter or requester Prohibited: 1. OR92-8-000, *et al* 11-2-04 Donald F. Santa, Jr. Exempt: 1. ER03-563-030 11-16-04 Honorable M. Jodi Rell. 2. Project No. 11858 11-17-04 Margaret Hangan. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E4-3397 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket ID Numbers OECA-2004-0041, OECA-2004-0031, OECA-2004-0038, OECA-2004-0048, OECA-2004-0033, OECA-2004-0030, OECA-2004-0049, OECA-2004-0047, OECA-2004-0037, and OECA-2004-0043; FRL-7843-9] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments on Ten Proposed Information Collection Requests

(ICRs)AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following ten existing, approved, continuing Information Collection Requests

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for the purpose of renewing the ICRs. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collections as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 31, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier service. Follow the detailed instructions as provided under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION , section I. B. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The contact individuals for each ICR are listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION , section II. C. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Background Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to:

(1)Evaluate whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility.

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burdens of the proposed collections of information.

(3)Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

(4)Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submission of responses. 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. 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 standards are displayed at 40 CFR part 9. B. Public Dockets EPA has established official public dockets for the ICRs listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION , section II. B. The official public docket for each ICR consists of the documents specifically referenced in the ICR, any public comments received, and other information related to each ICR. The official public docket for each ICR is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, 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 Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center Docket is

(202)566-1514. An electronic version of the public docket for each ICR is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at: *http://www.epa.gov/edocket* . Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, to submit or to view public comments, to access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. When in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to the listed ICRs above 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 *http://www.epa.gov/edocket* . II. ICRs To Be Renewed A. For All ICRs The listed ICRs address Clean Air Act information collection requirements in standards ( *i.e.* , regulations) which have mandatory recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Records collected under the New Source Performance Standards

(NSPS)must be retained by the owner or operator for at least two years and the records collected under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) must be retained by the owner or operator for at least five years. In general, the required collections consist of emissions data and other information deemed not to be private. In the absence of such information collection requirements, enforcement personnel would be unable to determine whether the standards are being met on a continuous basis, as required by the Clean Air Act. The Agency computed the burden for each of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for the currently approved Information Collection Requests

(ICRs)listed in this notice. Where applicable, the Agency identified specific tasks and made assumptions, while being consistent with the concept of the Paperwork Reduction Act. B. List of ICRs Planned To Be Submitted In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this notice announces that EPA is planning to submit the following ten proposed Information Collection Requests

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):

(1)NESHAP for Engine Test Cells/Stands (40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPP); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0041; EPA ICR Number 2066.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0483; expiration date July 31, 2005.

(2)NESHAP for Friction Materials Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart OOOO); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0031; EPA ICR Number 2025.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0481; expiration date July 31, 2005.

(3)NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart HH); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0038; EPA ICR Number 1788.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0417; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(4)NESHAP for Carbon Black, Ethylene, Cyanide and Spandex (40 CFR part 63, subpart YY); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0048; EPA ICR Number 1983.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0489; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(5)NESHAP for Metal Coil Surface Coating Plants (40 CFR part 63, subpart SSSS); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0033; EPA ICR Number 1957.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0487; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(6)NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUU); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0030; EPA ICR Number 1974.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0488; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(7)Consolidated Federal Air Rule for SOCMI (40 CFR part 60, subparts A, BB, Ka, Kb, VV, DDD, III, NNN, and RRR; 40 CFR part 61 subparts BB, Y, and V; 40 CFR part 63, subparts F, G, H and I; 40 CFR part 65 subparts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0049; EPA ICR Number 1854.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0443; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(8)NESHAP for Polyether Polyols Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart PPP); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0047; EPA ICR Number 1811.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0415; expiration date September 30, 2005.

(10)NSPS for Metallic Mineral Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart LL); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0043; EPA ICR Number 0982.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0016; expiration date September 30, 2005. C. Contact Individuals for ICRs

(1)NESHAP for Engine Test Cells/Stands (40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPP); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-4113 or via e-mail to: *williams.learia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 2066.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0483; expiration date July 31, 2005.

(2)NESHAP for Friction Materials Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart OOOO); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-4113 or via e-mail to: *williams.learia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 2025.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0481; expiration date July 31, 2005.

(3)NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart HH); Dan Chadwick of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-7054 or via e-mail to: *chadwick.dan@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1788.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0417; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(4)NESHAP for Carbon Black, Ethylene, Cyanide and Spandex (40 CFR part 63, subpart YY); Marcia Mia of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-7042 or via e-mail to: *mia.marcia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1983.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0489; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(5)NESHAP for Metal Coil Surface Coating Plants (40 CFR part 63, subpart SSSS); Learia Williams of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-4113 or via e-mail to: *williams.learia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1957.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0487; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(6)NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUU); Scott Throwe of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-7013 or via e-mail to: *throwe.scott@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1974.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0488; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(7)Consolidated Federal Air Rule for SOCMI; Marcia Mia of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-7042 or via e-mail to: *mia.marcia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1854.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0443; expiration date August 31, 2005.

(8)NESHAP for Polyether Polyols Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart PPP); Marcia Mia of the Office of Compliance at 202-564-7042 or via e-mail to: *mia.marcia@epa.gov* ; EPA ICR Number 1811.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0415; expiration date September 30, 2005.

(9)NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH); Dan Chadwick of the Office of Compliance at

(202)564-7054 or via e-mail to: *chadwick.dan@epa.gov;* EPA ICR Number 1789.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0418; expiration date September 30, 2005.

(10)NSPS for Metallic Mineral Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart LL); Gregory Fried of the Office of Compliance at (202)564-7016 or via e-mail to: *fried.gregory@epa.gov;* EPA ICR Number 0982.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0016; expiration date September 30, 2005. D. Information for Individual ICRs

(1)NESHAP for Engine Test Cells/Stands (40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPP); EPA ICR Number 2066.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0483; expiration date July 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Sources potentially affected by this action are facilities that test uninstalled engines in engine test cells/stands. *Abstract:* The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPPPP. An engine test cell/stand is any apparatus used for testing uninstalled stationary or uninstalled mobile engines. For new or reconstructed engine test cells/stands with startup on or after the effective date of this subpart, the initial notification is due not later than 120 calendar days after the source becomes subject to this standard. Owners or operators of new or reconstructed test cells/stands used for testing internal combustion engines with a rated power of 25 hp or more are also required to submit a semiannual report. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 18 with 36 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 2,840 hours. On average, each respondent reported twice per year and 79 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $6,000, which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $6,000 and no operation and maintenance costs.

(2)NESHAP for Friction Materials Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart OOOO); EPA ICR Number 2025.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0481; expiration date July 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Sources potentially affected by this action are friction materials manufacturing facilities. *Abstract:* The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart OOOO. Friction materials are used to manufacture products that include, but are not limited to, disc brake pucks, disc brake pads, brake linings, brake shoes, brake segments, brake blocks, brake discs, clutch facings, and clutches. The standard contains an emission limitation for solvent mixers at the affected facilities. Respondents must submit a one-time notification of applicability of the standard and a one-time notification of compliance status. Facilities must develop and implement a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan and submit semiannual reports of any event where the plan was not followed. Semiannual reports for periods of operation during which the emission limitation is exceeded (or reports certifying that no exceedances have occurred) also are required. The general requirements require recordkeeping for applicability determinations; deviations; periods of startups, shutdowns, or malfunctions; monitoring records; and other information needed to determine compliance with the standard. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was four with 11 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 1,390 hours. On average, each respondent reported three times per year and 12.5 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $21,000, which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $1,000 and operation and maintenance costs of $1,000.

(3)NESHAP for Oil and Natural Gas Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart HH); EPA ICR Number 1788.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0417; expiration date August 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Sources potentially affected by this action are facilities that process, upgrade, or store natural gas prior to the point at which natural gas enters the natural gas transmission and storage system. *Abstract:* The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), for the regulations published at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HH, were proposed on February 6, 1998 and promulgated on June 17, 1999. The affected sources are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the general provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HH. The requirements include initial notifications, performance tests and periodic reports. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Initial and semiannual reports are required. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 498 with 996 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 29,489 hours. On average, each respondent reported twice per year and 29.6 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $567,000, which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $16,000 and operation and maintenance costs of $551,000.

(4)NESHAP for Carbon Black, Ethylene, Cyanide and Spandex (40 CFR part 63, subpart YY); EPA ICR Number 1983.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0489; expiration date August 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are producers and co-producers of hydrogen cyanide and sodium cyanide; producers of carbon black by thermal-oxidative decomposition in a closed system, thermal decomposition in a cyclic process, or thermal decomposition in a continuous process; producers of ethylene from refined petroleum or liquid hydrocarbons; and producers of spandex. *Abstract:* The NESHAP for Carbon black, Ethylene, Cyanide and Spandex production was promulgated on July 12, 2002. The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart YY. Carbon black, ethylene, cyanide and spandex production facilities are required to submit initial notifications, maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected source, or any period during which the emissions monitoring system is inoperative. Respondents are required to monitor and keep records of specific operating parameters for each control device and to perform and document periodic inspections of the closed vent and waste water conveyance systems. Owners and operators must also submit semiannual reports of the monitoring results under the leak detection and repair program for cyanide and ethylene production. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 73 with 275 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 33,926 hours. On average, each respondent reported four times per year and 123 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $4,917,000 which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $4,901,000 and operation and maintenance costs of $16,000.

(5)NESHAP for Metal Coil Surface Coating Plants (40 CFR part 63, subpart SSSS); EPA ICR Number 1957.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0487; expiration date August 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Sources potentially affected by this action are metal coil surface coating plants. *Abstract:* The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart SSSS. Owners/operators subject to NESHAP are required to submit one-time notifications and one-time reports on compliance status and initial performance test results. Respondents also must develop and implement a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan. Semiannual reports are required which include information regarding periods of operation during which measured emissions exceed an applicable limit, or control device operating parameters are outside of the established ranges. General recordkeeping requirements applicable to all NESHAP require records of applicability determinations; test results; startup, shutdown, or malfunction events; exceedances; performance test reports, monitoring records, and other information needed to determine compliance with the applicable standard. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 89 with 241 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 25,048 hours. On average, each respondent reported two times per year and 104 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared, semiannually. The total annualized cost was $236,000, which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $232,000 and operation and maintenance costs of $4,000.

(6)NESHAP for Cellulose Products Manufacturing (40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUU); EPA ICR Number 1974.03; OMB Control Number 2060-0488; expiration date August 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action areowners and operators that manufacture cellulose products. *Abstract:* The NESHAP for cellulose products manufacturing was promulgated on June 11, 2002.The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions of the NESHAP at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUU. Respondents are required to record the values of operating parameters and maintain the averages of those values within the limits established during the performance test or other initial compliance demonstration. Respondents are given the option to use a continuous emissions monitoring system as an alternative to a continuous parameter monitoring system. Respondents are required to comply with the monitoring requirements of 40 CFR part 63, subparts F and G, for wastewater systems and 40 CFR part 63, subpart H or UU, for equipment leaks. Requirements also include notification that the facility is subject to the rule; the notification of performance test; the notification of compliance status (including results of performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations); and semiannual compliance reports. In addition to the requirements of subpart A, cellulose ether respondents are required to comply with the applicable reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 40 CFR part 63, subparts F and G for wastewater systems, and 40 CFR part 63, subpart H or UU for equipment leaks. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 13 with nine responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 1,436 hours. On average, respondents reported 0.7 times per year and 160 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. Annualized costs include capital/startup costs and operation and maintenance costs. There were no annualized costs in the previous ICR.

(7)Consolidated Federal Air Rule for SOCMI; EPA ICR Number 1854.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0443; expiration date August 31, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are facilities in the synthetic organic chemical industry (SOCMI). *Abstract:* The Consolidated Federal Air Rule for SOCMI was promulgated on December 14, 2000. The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A; 40 CFR part 60, subpart A;, 40 CFR part 61, subpart A; as well as the consolidated air rule

(CAR)General Provisions at 40 CFR part 65, subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified in the referencing subpart or the CAR. In general, the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), NESHAP, and CAR regulations require initial notifications including one-time notifications of initial startup, applicability, and initial compliance status; performance tests, periodic monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting. Periodic reports are required semiannually, and a startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan must be submitted and updated as needed. In addition, respondents taking advantage of various provisions for waivers, approval of alternative methods, and changes in schedules would be required to submit requests or applications. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 3,862 with 10,361 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 2,165,600 hours. On average, each respondent reported three times per year and 210 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $99,921,000 which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $4,273,000 and operation and maintenance costs of $95,648,000.

(8)NESHAP for Polyether Polyols Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart PPP), EPA ICR Number 1811.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0415; expiration date September 30, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are polyether polyols and polyether monols production facilities. *Abstract:* The NESHAP for polyether polyols production was promulgated on June 1, 1999. The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart PPP. Polyether polyols production facilities are required to submit initial notifications, maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected source, or any period during which the emissions monitoring system is inoperative. Respondents are required to monitor and keep records of specific operating parameters for each control device and to perform and document periodic inspections of the closed vent and waste water conveyance systems. All respondents must submit semiannual reports of the monitored parameters and must submit a report within 180 days of any process changes. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 82 with 158 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 88,680 hours. On average, each respondent reported 1.9 times per year and 561 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. The total annualized cost was $513,000 which was comprised of capital/startup costs of $513,000 with no operation and maintenance costs.

(9)NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH); Docket ID Number OECA-2004-0037; EPA ICR Number 1789.04; OMB Control Number 2060-0418; expiration date September 30, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are those facilities that transport or store natural gas prior to it entering the pipeline to a local distribution company or final end user. *Abstract:* The NESHAP for the standard published at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH, was proposed on February 6, 1998, and promulgated on June 17, 1999. The affected sources are subject to the General Provisions at 40 CFR part 63, subpart A, and any changes or additions to the general provisions as specified at 40 CFR part 63, subpart HHH. The requirements include initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Semiannual reports are also required. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was seven with 217 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 581 hours. On average, each respondent reported 31 times per year and 2.7 hours were spent preparing each response. The responses were prepared initially and semiannually. There were no capital/startup costs and no operation and maintenance costs, therefore, the total annualized cost were zero.

(10)NSPS for Metallic Mineral Processing Plants (40 CFR part 60, subpart LL); EPA ICR Number 0982.08; OMB Control Number 2060-0016; expiration date September 30, 2005. *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are metallic mineral processing plants. *Abstract:* The NSPS for the standard published at 40 CFR part 60, subpart LL, was promulgated on February 21, 1984. The affected entities are subject to the General Provisions at 40 CFR part 60, subpart A and any changes, or additions to the General Provisions specified at 40 CFR part 60, subpart LL. Owners or operators of the affected facilities described must make initial notifications, including notification of any physical or operational change to an existing facility which may increase the regulated pollutant emission rate; notification of the demonstration of the continuous monitoring system

(CMS)and notification of the initial performance test. Owners of affected facilities are required to install, calibrate, maintain, and operate a CMS to measure the change in the pressure of the gas stream through the scrubber and the scrubbing liquid flow rate. Owners or operators are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shut down, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. Semiannual reports and monitoring systems performance reports which include the exceeded findings of any control device operating parameters deviations, the date and time of the deviance, the nature and cause of the malfunction (if known), the corrective measures taken, and identification of the time period during which the CMS was inoperative are also required. *Burden Statement:* In the previously approved ICR, the estimated number of respondents for this information collection was 22 with 44 responses per year. The annual industry reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information was 1,760 hours. On average, each respondent reported twice per year and 40 hours were spent preparing each response. The total annualized cost was $14,000. There were no capital/startup costs and the operation and maintenance costs were $14,000. Dated: November 23, 2004. Michael M. Stahl, Director, Office of Compliance. [FR Doc. 04-26477 Filed 11-30-04; 8:45 am]

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