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BILLING CODE 6820-YN-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-165-000] Black Marlin Pipeline Company; Notice of Cash-Out Report February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Black Marlin Pipeline Company (Black Marlin) tendered for filing its annual cash out report for the calendar year ending on December 31, 2004. Black Marlin states that it is serving copies of the filing to shippers, 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 on or before the date as indicated below.

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 online 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. *Intervention and Protest Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 9, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-523 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-U DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-166-000] Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC; Notice of Propsed Changes In FERC Gas Tariff February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC (DOMAC) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be made effective November 1, 2004: Fourth Revised Sheet No. 85 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 86 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 87 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 88 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 89 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 90 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 91 DOMAC states that the tariff sheets extend DOMAC's SS-1 Storage Service Agreement with Boston Gas Company. DOMAC states that the replacement agreement is effective on November 1, 2004, for a term of one year. 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 online 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. E5-524 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-046] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's September 22, 2004, order issued in the above-captioned docket. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing 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. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests 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 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. E5-521 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP02-361-046] Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's September 22, 2004 Order issued in the above-captioned docket. Gulfstream states that copies of its filing have been mailed to all affected customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing 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. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests 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 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. E5-522 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-62-000] MIGC, Inc.; Notice of Filing February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, MIGC, Inc.

(MIGC)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No.1, First Revised Sheet No.131, to become effective March 1, 2005. MIGC states that the purpose of this filing is to cancel Rate Schedule TE-1 Tariffs No. 131 through 157, a Gas Transportation and Exchange Agreement between MIGC and Colorado Interstate Gas Company. MIGC states that the Commission had previously granted abandonment of Rate Schedule TE-1 in this docket. 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 on or before the date as indicated below. 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. *Intervention and Protest Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 16, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-518 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-377-007] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing to become part of Northern Border's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 99A, to become effective February 27, 2005. Northern Border states that the purpose of this filing is to identify two negotiated rates under Rate Schedule T-1B for transportation between Northern Border and Northern Illinois Gas Company and The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. Northern Border further states that minor housekeeping changes also are proposed to the Statement of Negotiated Rates. 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 § 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. E5-520 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EG05-36-000] Phelps Dodge Energy Services; Notice of Application for Commission Redetermination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 31, 2005, Phelps Dodge Energy Services, LLC

(PDES)filed an application for redetermination of exempt wholesale generator status pursuant to part 365 of the Commission's regulations. PDES states that it operates several facilities with a capacity of 282 MW located in Morenci, Arizona and in Chino and Tyrone, New Mexico. Additionally, PDES states it has recently acquired a one-third undivided interest in a 570 MW gas fired power plan located in Deming, New Mexico. 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 on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 22, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-519 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-167-000] Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC (Pine Needle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective February 27, 2005: Sixth Revised Sheet No. 40 Second Revised Sheet No. 55 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 62 Second Revised Sheet No. 83 Second Revised Sheet No. 90 Pine Needle states that the purpose of the instant filing is to modify its tariff to:(1) Clarify section 12 of the General Terms and Conditions, Pressures;

(2)provide for the posting of any information required by Order 2004 on Pine Needle's Electronic Bulletin Board; and

(3)add a new section 31 to the General Terms and Conditions, Extension of Service Agreement. 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. E5-525 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-U DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-168-000] Southern LNG Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes to FERC Gas Tariff February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Southern LNG Inc.

(SLNG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following revised sheets, to become effective May 1, 2005: Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 5 Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 6 SLNG states that the revised sheets track maintenance costs associated with the turning basin and berths for ships calling on the LNG import terminal on Elba Island, Georgia. SLNG further states that the Commission approved the tracker as part of a settlement in Docket No. RP02-129. 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 § 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 online 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. E5-516 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-56-000] Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 26, 2005, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company (Williston Basin), filed in Docket No. CP05-56-000, an application pursuant to §§ 157.205 and 157.211

(2)of the Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)as amended, and pursuant to Williston Basin's blanket certificate authorization granted in Docket No. CP82-487-000, *et al.* , for the construction and operation of a new delivery point in Yellowstone County, Montana to serve ConocoPhillips Company (ConocoPhillips), all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Williston Basin explains that ConocoPhillips has requested the proposed delivery point to accommodate firm and interruptible transportation deliveries for use at its oil refinery in Yellowstone County, Montana, since existing facilities providing natural gas service to its plant are not adequate to serve future needs. Williston Basin states that the estimated cost to construct the proposed delivery point facilities is approximately $108,500. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Keith A. Tiggelaar, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company, 1250 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58503,

(701)530-1560 (e-mail *keith.tiggelaar@wbip.com).* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERC *OnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free at (866)206-3676, or, for TTY, contact (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 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to § 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 therefor, 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:* February 23, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-517 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-54-000] Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd.; Notice of Application February 2, 2005. Take notice that on January 24, 2005, Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd. (WIC), Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed in the above referenced docket an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations for an order granting a certificate of public convenience to construct and operate its Piceance Basin Expansion Project consisting of pipeline and compression facilities in Colorado and Wyoming, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web 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. Specifically, WIC proposes to construct, and operate approximately 141.7 miles of 24-inch diameter pipeline extending from the Greasewood Hub in Rio Blanco County, Colorado through Moffat County, Colorado and terminating at interconnects with WIC's mainline and the interstate pipeline facilities of Colorado Interstate Gas Company

(CIG)at Wamsutter in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. WIC also proposes to install a 1,650 site-rate horsepower compressor unit at the beginning of the proposed pipeline at the Greasewood Hub. In addition, WIC proposes interconnects with a gathering system and the interstate pipeline facilities of TransColorado Gas Transmission at the Greasewood Hub and an interconnection with CIG at Wamsutter. WIC states that the proposed facilities will have a capacity of 350,000 dth per day and estimates that the proposed facilities will cost $120,200,000. WIC proposes an incremental rate for service on the facilities. Any questions concerning this application may be directed to Robert T. Tomlinson, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd., P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944 at

(719)520-3788 or by fax at

(719)667-7534 or Craig V. Richardson, Vice President and General Counsel, Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd., P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944 at

(719)520-4929 or by fax at

(719)520-4898. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project, or in support of or in opposition to 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. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the applicant. 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 strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions 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. *Comment Date:* February 23, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-526 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER01-3117-003, et al.] Wellhead Power Gates, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings February 2, 2005. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Wellhead Power Gates, LLC [Docket No. ER01-3117-003] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Wellhead Power Gates, LLC (Gates) tendered for filing an updated market power analysis and notice of change in status with respect to the facts the Commission relied upon in granting Gates market-based rate authority. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 2. Wellhead Power Gates, Panoche, LLC [Docket No. ER01-3118-003] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Wellhead Power Panoche, LLC (Panoche) tendered for filing an updated market power analysis and notice of change in status with respect to the facts the Commission relied upon in granting Panoche market-based rate authority. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 3. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-1138-001] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) tendered for filing revisions to the ISO market administration and control area services tariff (the services tariff) and its open access transmission tariff to establish the effective date for certain provisions. The NYISO states that it has electronically served a copy of this filing on the official representative of each of its customers, on each participant in its stakeholder committees, on the New York Public Service Commission, and on the electric utility regulatory agencies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition, NYISO also states that the complete filing has been posted on the NYISO's Web site at *www.nyiso.com* and the NYISO will make a paper copy available to any interested party that requests one. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 4. New York Independent System Operator, Inc. [Docket No. ER04-230-007] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, the New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO), pursuant to the Commission's Order issued February 11, 2004 in Docket Nos. ER04-230-000 and 001, tendered for filing compliance revisions to the ISO market administration and control area services tariff (the services tariff) and its open access transmission tariff to establish the effective date for certain provisions, to update software references, and to make ministerial corrections. NYISO states that the filing also provides information concerning emergency settlement procedures that the NYISO would follow in the event that its real-time scheduling software was disrupted during the first two weeks after its implementation. The NYISO states that it has electronically served a copy of this filing on the official representative of each of its customers, on each participant in its stakeholder committees, on the New York Public Service Commission, and on the electric utility regulatory agencies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition, NYISO also states that the complete filing has been posted on the NYISO's Web site at *http://www.nyiso.com* and the NYISO will make a paper copy available to any interested party that requests one. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 5. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER05-94-001] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion), tendered for filing an amendment to its October 28, 2004 filing in Docket No. ER05-94-000. Dominion states that the amendment was filed in response to a deficiency letter issued by the Commission on December 1, 2004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 6. ISO New England Inc. [Docket No. ER05-134-001] Take notice that, on January 28, 2005, ISO New England Inc. (the ISO) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued December 30, 2004 in Docket No. ER05-134-000. The ISO states that the filing removes Schedule 5 from the ISO New England Inc. tariff for transmission dispatch and power administration services, FERC Electric Tariff, Volume No. 1. ISO New England Inc. states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the Docket No. ER05-134-000, as well as to the NEPOOL Participants and the New England state governors and regulatory commissions. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 7. ISO New England Inc. [Docket No. ER05-135-001] Take notice that, on January 28, 2005, ISO New England Inc. (ISO-NE) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's letter order issued December 30, 2004 in Docket No. ER05-135-000. ISO-NE states that the filing amends section 8.1 and 8.2 of the ISO's Capital Funding Tariff to state that all quarterly and annual capital budget and expenditure filings will be filed pursuant to, and subject to Commission review under, section 205 of the Federal Power Act. ISO New England Inc. states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding, as well as to the NEPOOL Participants and the New England state governors and regulatory commissions. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 8. New England Power Pool [Docket No. ER05-402-000] Take notice that on December 30, 2004, the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Participants Committee filed for acceptance materials to permit NEPOOL to expand its membership to include Gexa Energy LLC (Gexa); Lew A. Cummings Co. Inc. (Lew A. Cummings); Parkview Adventist Medical Center; Parkview AMC Energy, LLC; and Styrka Energy Master Fund LLC (collectively, the Applicants). NEPOOL Participants Committee requests an effective date of January 1, 2005 for NEPOOL membership of Lew A. Cummings, Parkview AMC Energy and Styrka. In addition, NEPOOL Participants Committee requests an effective date of February 1, 2005 for the NEPOOL membership of Gexa. NEPOOL Participants Committee states that copies of these materials were sent to the New England state governors and regulatory commissions and the Participants in NEPOOL. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 11, 2005. 9. Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company [Docket No. ER05-412-001] Take notice that, on January 28, 2005, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company submitted an amendment to its revised market-based rate tariff filed December 10, 2004 in Docket Nos. ER96-2734-004 and ER05-412-000. Vectren states that copies of the filing were served upon the public utility's jurisdictional customers who are located in its control area, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 10. Northern States Power Company (Minnesota) Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) [Docket No. ER05-498-000] Take notice that on January 27, 2005, Northern States Power Company and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) (collectively, NSP Companies) tendered for filing revised tariffs sheets to the Restated Agreement to Coordinate Planning and Operations and Interchange Power and Energy between Northern States Power (Minnesota) and Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin). The NSP companies request an effective date of January 1, 2005. The NSP Companies state that a copy of the filing has been served upon the State Commissions of Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 17, 2005. 11. Southern California Edison Company [Docket No. ER05-506-000] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Southern California Edison Company

(SCE)tendered for filing revisions to its transmission owner tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 6, to reflect revisions to the transmission access charge balancing account adjustment. SCE requests that the filing be made effective April 1, 2005. SCE states that copies of this filing were served upon the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, the California Independent System Operator, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, California Electricity Oversight Board, Trans-Elect, Western Area Power Administration and the Cities of Anaheim, Azusa, Banning, Riverside, Pasadena and Vernon, California. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 12. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER05-507-000] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Virginia Power (the Company), filed a service agreement with North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) providing for the sale of capacity and firm energy under the Company's cost-based power sales tariff, Original Volume No. 7. The Company requests an effective date of January 1, 2005. The Company has served this filing on NCEMC, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Public Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 13. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. [Docket No. ER05-509-000] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), submitted for filing an executed interim interconnection service agreement (Interim ISA) among PJM, FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P., and PECO Energy Company, and a notice of cancellation for an Interim ISA that has been superseded. PJM requests an effective date of December 30, 2004. PJM states that copies of this filing were served upon the parties to the agreement and the state regulatory commissions within the PJM region. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 14. Appalachian Power Company [Docket No. ER05-510-000] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Appalachian Power Company

(APCo)tendered for filing with the Commission a notice of cancellation of Rate Schedule FERC No. 102, an electric service agreement under which APCo currently provides service to Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative, Inc (Craig-Botetourt). APCo requests an effective date of March 1, 2005. APCo states that a copy of its filing was served upon the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Craig-Botetourt. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 15. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No ER05-511-000] Take notice that on January 28, 2005, Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion Virginia Power) tendered for filing a Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service and Network Operating Agreement between Dominion Virginia Power and Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, designated as Service Agreement No. 395, under the Dominion Virginia Power's Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 5. Dominion Virginia Power requests an effective date of January 1, 2005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. 16. Valley Electric Association, Inc. [Docket No. ES05-17-000] Take notice that on January 24, 2005, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (Valley Electric) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to make long-term borrowings under two loan agreements with the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance corporation (CFC), in an amount up to $39.3 million under one loan agreement and in an amount up to $30 million under the other loan agreement. Valley Electric also seeks authorization to issue short-term debt in an amount up to $15 million under a revolving line of credit with CFC. Valley Electric also requests a waiver of the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on February 18, 2005. Standard Paragraph 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 on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-531 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPPT-2005-0003; FRL-7697-5] Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment (TSCA section 8(c)); Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C 3501 *et seq* .) EPA is seeking public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR): Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment (Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA)section 8(c)) (EPA ICR No. 1031.08, OMB Control No. 2070-0017). This ICR involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005. The information collected under this ICR relates to requirements under TSCA section 8(c) that companies that manufacture, process, or distribute in commerce any chemical substance or mixture maintain records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been caused by such substance or mixture. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the collection. DATES: Written comments, identified by the docket identification

(ID)number OPPT-2005-0003, must be received on or before April 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: *For general information contact* : Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)554-1404; e-mail address: *TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov* . *For technical information contact* : Gerry Brown, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:

(202)564-8086; fax number:

(202)564-4765; e-mail address: *brown.gerry@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you are a company that manufactures, processes, imports, or distributes in commerce chemical substances or mixtures. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to: • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325), e.g., basic chemical manufacturing; resin, synthetic rubber and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing; pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing; paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing; soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing etc. • Petroleum refineries (NAICS 32411), e.g., crude oil refining, diesel fuels manufacturing, fuel oils manufacturing, jet fuel manufacturing, kerosene manufacturing, and petroleum distillation etc. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions in 40 CFR 717.5. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket ID number OPPT-2005-0003. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the EPA Docket Center, Rm. B102-Reading Room, EPA West, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The EPA Docket Center Reading Room telephone number is

(202)566-1744 and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket, which is located in EPA Docket Center, is

(202)566-0280. 2. *Electronic access* .You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the **“Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/* . An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket/* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the appropriate docket ID number. Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets. Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I.B.1. EPA intends to work towards providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket materials through EPA's electronic public docket. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose 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 EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief description written by the docket staff. C. How and to Whom Do I Submit the Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket ID number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked “late.” EPA is not required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the instructions in Unit I.D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e-mail to submit CBI or information protected by statute. 1. *Electronically* . If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed in this unit, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. *EPA Dockets* . Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket/* , and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once in the system, select “search,” and then key in docket ID number OPPT-2005-0003. The system is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. *E-mail* . Comments may be sent by e-mail to *oppt.ncic@epa.gov* , Attention: Docket ID Number OPPT-2005-0003. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an “anonymous access” system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. iii. *Disk or CD ROM* . You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. *By mail* . Send your comments to: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. 3. *By hand delivery or courier* . Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office

(DCO)in EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number OPPT-2005-0003. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is

(202)564-8930. D. How Should I Submit CBI to the Agency? Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. You may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . E. What Should I Consider when I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns. 6. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this notice. 8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. F. What Information is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of PRA, EPA specifically solicits 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. II. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does this Action Apply to? EPA is seeking comments on the following ICR: *Title* : Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions to Human Health or the Environment (TSCA section 8(c)). *ICR numbers* : EPA ICR No. 1031.08, OMB Control No. 2070-0017. *ICR status* : This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** , are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and included on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. *Abstract* : TSCA section 8(c) requires companies that manufacture, process, or distribute chemicals to maintain records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been caused by such chemicals. Since section 8(c) includes no automatic reporting provision, EPA can obtain and use the information contained in company files only by inspecting those files or requiring reporting of records that relate to specific substances of concern. Therefore, under certain conditions, and using the provisions found in 40 CFR part 717, EPA may require companies to report such allegations to the Agency. EPA uses such information on a case-specific basis to corroborate suspected adverse health or environmental effects of chemicals already under review by EPA. The information is also useful to identify trends of adverse effects across the industry that may not be apparent to any one chemical company. Responses to the collection of information are mandatory (see 40 CFR part 717). Respondents may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in TSCA section 14 and 40 CFR part 2. III. What are EPA's Burden and Cost Estimates for this ICR? Under PRA, “burden” means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal Agency. For this collection it 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. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only briefly summarized in this notice. The annual public burden for this collection of information is estimated to range between 0.25 hour and 8.0 hours per response. The following is a summary of the estimates taken from the ICR: *Respondents/affected entities* : Companies that manufacture, process, import, or distribute in commerce chemical substances or mixtures. *Estimated total number of potential respondents* : 13,445. *Frequency of response* : On occasion. *Estimated total/average number of responses for each respondent* : 1. *Estimated total annual burden hours* : 24,548 hours. *Estimated total annual burden costs* : $1,232,417. IV. Are There Changes in the Estimates from the Last Approval? There is a decrease of 5,391 hours (from 29,939 hours to 24,548 hours) in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR most recently approved by OMB. This decrease is based on several factors. Most importantly, while the number of firms rose since the last ICR (12,287 to 13,445), the number of employees fell (from 1,000,000+ to 909,562). Since the allegation rate is based on the number of employees, this results in a decrease in total allegations (7,397 to 6,050), and thus a reduction in burden. There is also a small reduction in burden associated with reviewing **Federal Register** notices. Based on experience over the life of the rule, the average annual number of notices the Agency is expected to issue fell from an estimated 0.11 in the most recent ICR to 0.1 notice per year estimated in this renewal. An additional small reduction is attributable to reduced industry reporting requirements, which have fallen from an estimated 1.75 reports per year (31 reports total/18 years of the rule), to 1.5 reports per year, over the 21 years of the rule (31 reports/21 years). V. What is the Next Step in the Process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 1, 2005. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. 05-2510 Filed 2-8-05; 8:45 am]

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