Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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BILLING CODE 4000-01-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-231-000] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Filing March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 18, 2005, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 226A.01, to be effective April 17, 2005. MRT states that the Commission directed MRT to file a tariff sheet that would remove its tariff provisions implementing the CIG/Granite State policy for discounting. 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 email *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1430 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-334-002] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 15, 2005, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's March 7, 2005 order in Docket No. CP04-334-001, 110 FERC ¶ 61,252 (2005). MRT states that it is revising the language of section 9 of its tariff's General Terms and Conditions to authorize MRT to buy and sell gas to ensure fulfillment of its service obligations. MRT states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. 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 on or before the date as indicated below. 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 email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Protest Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 8, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1433 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-232-000] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 18, 2005, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company

(CEGT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets to be effective May 1, 2005: Fifth Revised Sheet No. 17 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 18 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 19 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 31 Fifth Revised Sheet No. 32 CEGT states that the purpose of this filing is to adjust CEGT's fuel percentages and Electric Power Costs Tracker pursuant to Sections 27 and 28 of its General Terms and Conditions. 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 email 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. E5-1431 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP95-408-062] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Refund Report March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 17, 2005, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia) tendered for filing its final true-up report to comply with the November 22, 1996 Offer of Settlement (Settlement) approved by the Commission on April 17, 1997 in Docket Nos. RP95-408-013, *et al.* , *Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation,* 97 FERC ¶ 61,044 (1997). Columbia states that the Settlement permitted Columbia to reflect in its base rates a settlement component to be collected from firm transportation customers for the “period beginning November 1, 1996 and ending October 31, 2004.” Columbia further explains that, in accordance with the settlement's true-up mechanism, Columbia is hereby providing a final true-up of the revenues collected by Columbia during the twelve-month period ending October 31, 2004. 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 on or before the date as indicated below. 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. *Protest Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on March 31, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1423 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-534-000] Eastern Desert Power LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order March 24, 2005. Eastern Desert Power LLC (Eastern Desert) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Eastern Desert also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Eastern Desert requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Eastern Desert. On March 23, 2005, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under part 34, subject to the following: Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Eastern Desert 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). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is April 22, 2005. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Eastern Desert 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 Eastern Desert, 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 Eastern Desert'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. E5-1426 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-487-000] FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order March 24, 2005. FPL Energy Cowboy Wind, LLC (FPL Cowboy) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. FPL Cowboy also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, FPL Cowboy requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by FPL Cowboy. On March 23, 2005, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under part 34, subject to the following: Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by FPL Cowboy 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). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is April 22, 2005. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, FPL Cowboy 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 FPL Cowboy, 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 FPL Cowboy'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. E5-1425 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ES05-21-000] Northern Maine Independent System Administrator, Inc.; Notice of Filing March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 17, 2005, Northern Maine Independent System Administrator, Inc. (Northern Maine) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to make long-term borrowings in an amount up to $500,000. Northern Maine also requests waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. 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 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on March 30, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1427 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-319-001] PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Amendment to Filing March 22, 2005. Take notice that on March 7, 2005, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

(PJM)submitted its response pursuant to Commission's deficiency letter issued February 3, 2005 regarding PJM's December 8 filing of an executed interconnection service agreement among PJM, MM Hackensack Energy, LLC and Public Service Electric and Gas Company and a notice of cancellation of a service agreement that has been superseded. PJM states that copies of this filing have been served on all persons on the service list and the parties to the 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, 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 the parties in 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 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on March 29, 2005. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1413 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-157-002] Saltville Gas Storage Company L.L.C.; Notice of Negotiated Rate March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 18, 2005 Saltville Gas Storage Company L.L.C. (Saltville) tendered for filing negotiated rate transactions with Virginia Gas Distribution Company, Sequent Energy Management, L.P., the Oak Ridge Utility District, and NJR Energy Services (collectively, Service Agreements). Saltville states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's order issued February 18, 2005, in *Saltville Gas Storage Company L.L.C.,* 110 FERC ¶ 61,174 (2005). Saltville states that copies of the filing were mailed to all parties on the official service list maintained by the Commission for this proceeding. 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. E5-1429 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC05-60-000] Zilkha Renewable Energy, LLC, Blue Canyon Windpower LLC and GS Wind Holdings LLC; Notice of Filing March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 18, 2005, Zilkha Renewable Energy, LLC, Blue Canyon Windpower LLC (Blue Canyon), and GS Wind Holdings LLC (GS Wind Holdings) (collectively, Applicants) submitted an application pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, seeking authorization for a transaction that would result in the transfer of an indirect minority interest in certain transmission facilities associated with Blue Canyon's 45-turbine wind farm, with a nameplate capability of 74.25 megawatts, located in southwestern Oklahoma and in Blue Canyon's tariff for sales of power at wholesale to GS Wind Holdings, and requesting expedited consideration of the Application and certain waivers. Applicants have requested confidential treatment of Exhibit B-2 and Exhibit I. Applicants state that the Transaction will have no effect on competition, rates or regulation and is in the public interest. 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, 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 email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 11, 2005. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1414 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-234-000] Marathon Oil Company, Complainant v. Trailblazer Pipeline Company, Respondent; Notice of Complaint March 24, 2005. Take notice that on March 22, 2005, Marathon Oil Company (Marathon) filed a formal complaint against Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) pursuant to section 206 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations alleging that Trailblazer violated the Commission's Negotiated Rate Policy, the Natural Gas Act, the Commission's Part 284 Regulations and the Commission's Order authorizing Trailblazer to charge negotiated rates, as well as section 38 of the General Terms and Conditions of Trailblazer's tariff. Marathon alleges that Trailblazer's rates under FTSX Agreement Nos. 927144 and 919467 are unlawful in that they are the product of the exercise of market power by Trailblazer and are unduly discriminatory under section 4 of the Natural Gas Act. Marathon alleges that Trailblazer failed to offer negotiated rate shippers the cost based recourse rate for its Expansion 2002 FTS service and is charging negotiated rate shippers vastly different rates for the same service. Marathon requests that the Commission order Trailblazer to disgorge and return to Marathon all revenues collected in excess of the applicable cost-of-service rates under FTSX Agreement Nos. 927144 and 919467. In addition, Marathon requests that the Commission rule that Trailblazer may not charge Marathon rates higher than the Commission-approved recourse rates for the remaining terms of these agreements. Marathon Oil Company certifies that copies of the Complaint were served on the contacts for Trailblazer Pipeline Company as listed on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials. 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. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. 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 April 13, 2005. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1432 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2232-467] Duke Energy Corporation; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment March 22, 2005. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations (18 CFR Part 380), Commission staff have reviewed plans, filed October 8, 2004, to perform embankment seismic stability improvement work at Paddy Creek Dam, part of the Catawba-Wateree Project's Bridgewater Development, which is located on the Catawba River in McDowell and Burke counties, North Carolina. The project occupies nine counties in North Carolina and five counties in South Carolina. The project licensee, Duke Energy Corporation (Duke Power), plans to add an earthfill berm to the downstream side of the embankment of Paddy Creek Dam. The work is planned because it has been determined that Paddy Creek Dam could fail during the design seismic event. Accordingly, the Commission required remediation under Part 12 of its regulations. In the environmental assessment (EA), Commission staff has analyzed the probable environmental effects of the proposed work and has concluded that approval, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is available for review at the Commission's Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “elibrary” link. Enter the docket number (P-2232) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call

(202)502-8222, or

(202)502-8659 (for TTY). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1419 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 382-026 and Project No. 178-017] Southern California Edison Company and Pacific Gas & Electric Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment March 22, 2005. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the applications for license for the Borel Hydroelectric Project (P-382-026) and Kern Canyon Hydroelectric Project (P-178-017) and has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment

(DEA)for the projects. The Borel Hydroelectric Project is located on the Kern River near the town of Bodfish in Kern County, California. The canal intake for the project is located on approximately 188 acres of Sequoia National Forest Service lands. The Kern Canyon Hydroelectric Project is located on the Kern River, near the Town of Bakersfield in Kern County, California. The project occupies approximately 11.26 acres of public land located within the Sequoia National Forest. The DEA contains the Staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the projects and concludes that licensing the projects, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the DEA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The DEA is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. Any comments should be filed within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice and should be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1-A, Washington, DC 20426. Please affix “Borel Hydroelectric Project No. 382-026” and/or “Kern Canyon Hydroelectric Project No. 178-017” to all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-filing” link. For further information, contact Emily Carter at

(202)502-6512 or *emily.carter@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1418 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-88-000] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Chicago III Expansion Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues March 24, 2005. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Chicago III Expansion Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Northern Border Pipeline Company

(NBPL)in Johnson and Scott Counties, Iowa and Bureau County, Illinois. 1 These facilities would consist of a new 16,000-horsepower

(hp)electric compressor station, installation of additional gas cooling equipment, and changing internals and wheel of compressors. This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. 1 NBPL's application was filed with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and part 157 of the Commission(s regulations. Summary of the Proposed Project NBPL proposes to construct, modify, install and operate the following facilities: 1. Compressor Station No. 16—Install one new 16,000-hp electric driven compressor unit at the existing launcher-receiver station site located in Section 17, Township 77 North, Range 5 West, Johnson County, Iowa. 2. Compressor Station No. 17—Install additional gas-cooling equipment and replace the compressor wheel and internals on the existing centrifugal compressor unit located in Section 13, Township 79 North, Range 4 East, Scott County, Iowa. The proposed modification would not result in a change in hp rating. 3. Compressor Station No. 18—Replace the compressor wheel and internals on the existing centrifugal compressor unit located in Section 1, Township 17 North, Range 10 East, Bureau County, Illinois. The proposed modification would not result in a change in hp rating. NBPL indicates that it would also “certain install related 2.55(a) auxiliary facilities.” NBPL indicates that in order to provide the electric power to operate Compressor Station 16, Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) would construct about 1.8 miles of a 69-kilovolt transmission line from its existing transmission line north of Compressor Station 16. NBPL indicates that CIPCO's planned power line would be regulated by the Iowa Utilities Board and CIPCO would need to file for and obtain the necessary permits and environmental clearances for its planned power line facilities. The general location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed facilities would occur on previously disturbed land within each of the three compressor station sites owned by NBPL. The 16,000-hp electric driven compressor would be installed on a currently designated 10.3-acre Compressor Station 16 site which currently contains an existing NBPL launcher/receiver facility and microwave tower. NBPL would also construct and maintain a new access road to the compressor station. The proposed modifications for the compressor wheels and internals at Compressor Stations 17 and 18 would occur within the compressor buildings. The proposed gas-cooling equipment at Compressor Station 17 would be installed in a previously disturbed area. NBPL indicates that CIPCO plans to construct a new 1.8-mile long 69-kilovolt transmission line (to provide electrical power to Compressor Station 16) “within state and county road easements utilizing aboveground and “narrow profile” construction methods to minimize land requirements, potential private landowner concerns, and environmental impacts that may be associated with CIPCO's project. Ground disturbance will generally be limited to the areas immediately surrounding the base of the power line poles.” The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA we 3 will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: 3 ”We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • Geology and soils, • Land use, • Cultural resources, • Vegetation and wildlife, • Air quality and noise, • Endangered and threatened species, • Hazardous waste, • Water resources and fisheries. We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission(s official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2. • Reference Docket No. CP05-88-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before April 25, 2005. Please note that we are continuing to experience delays in mail deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. As a result, we will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created online. We may mail the EA for comment. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214) (see Appendix 2). 4 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 4 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact *FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1424 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 22, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use Of Project Lands And Waters. b. *Project No.:* 2503-086. c. *Date Filed:* March 3, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Duke Power, a division of Duke Energy Corporation. e. *Name of Project:* Keowee-Toxaway. f. *Location:* The project is located on Lake Keowee in Oconee County, South Carolina. The project does not utilize federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a), 825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Joe Hall, Lake Management Representative, Duke Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 1006, Charlotte, NC 28201-1006, 704-382-8576. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Kate DeBragga at

(202)502-8961, or by e-mail: *Kate.DeBragga@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 22, 2005. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-2503-086) on any comments or motions filed. 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 e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Duke Power, licensee for the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project, has requested Commission approval to lease 3.79 acres of project land for non-project use. Duke Power proposes to lease these lands to Waterside Crossing Owners Association, Inc., and Crescent Communities S.C, LLC, for the purpose of constructing a commercial/residential marina. The marina facilities will consist of 12 cluster docks with a total of 117 boat docking locations. The cluster docks will consist of a steel frame and treated wood deck. The docks will be constructed offsite and floated into place. No dredging is proposed. In association with the proposed marina, the licensee is also requesting Commission authority to approve an irrigation intake and boat pump-out. The marina facilities will provide access to Lake Oconee for the residents of the Waterside Crossing community, located in Oconee County, North Carolina. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1420 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 22, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No:* 349-096. c. *Date Filed:* March 4, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. This project does not occupy any federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a), 825(r), and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Keith E. Bryant, Sr. Engineer, Hydro Services, Alabama Power, 600 North 18th Street, Post Office Box 2641, Birmingham, Alabama, 35291,

(205)257-1403. i. *FERC Contacts:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Ms. Shana High at

(202)502-8674. j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 22, 2005. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-349-096) on any comments or motions filed. 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 e-filings. k. Description of Proposal: Alabama Power Company is requesting Commission approval to permit The Profile Group to use project lands to build a 1700-foot-long walkway along the shoreline and 19 dock structures with 128 boat slips for the private use of residents of condominiums that will be constructed on non-project lands. The proposed facilities are on two parcels bordering portions of two coves on either side of Sunset Pointe Drive within the StillWaters Resort near Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. l. *Location of the Applications:* The filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, 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 call the Helpline at

(866)208-3676 or contact *FERCOnLineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments:* Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. q. 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 at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1421 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments March 22, 2005. Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Settlement Agreement. b. *Project Nos.:* 2071-013; 2111-018; and 935-053. c. *Date Filed:* March 15, 2005. d. *Applicant:* PacifiCorp. e. *Name of Projects:* Yale Hydroelectric Project (2071); Swift No. 1 Hydroelectric Project (2111); and Merwin Hydroelectric Project (935). f. *Location:* On the North Fork Lewis River, in Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania County Washington. The Yale and Merwin Projects occupy 84 and 142.15 acres, respectively, of Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The Swift No. 1 Project occupies 63.25 acres of Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and 229.00 acres of Federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and Rule 602 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. *Applicant Contact:* Frank C. Shrier, Lead Project Manager, Hydro Licensing, PacifiCorp, 825 NE. Multnomah Street, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97232; Telephone

(503)813-6622. i. *FERC Contact:* Jon Cofrancesco at

(202)502-8951; or e-mail at *jon.cofrancesco@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments:* 20 days from the filing date. Reply comments due 30 days from the filing date. 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. 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. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. 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. k. PacifiCorp and American Rivers have entered into an agreement for the purpose of, under certain circumstances, further enhancing reservoir survival of salmonids in addition to the measures in the comprehensive settlement agreement previously filed for the licensing proceedings for these projects and the Swift No. 2 Project (P-2213-011), in December 2004. The agreement concerns the evaluation of the causes of reservoir mortality for salmonids and the funding of appropriate improvement measures to address reservoir mortality. The parties request the Commission accept the settlement agreement in its license orders without material modification. l. A copy of the settlement agreement is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, 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. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1422 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2539-003] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Settlement Agreement Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments March 24, 2005. Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Settlement agreement. b. *Project No.:* 2539-003. c. *Date Filed:* March 9, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. *Name of Project:* School Street Hydroelectric Project f. *Location:* On the Mohawk River in Albany and Saratoga county, New York. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and Rule 602 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. *Applicant Contact:* Jerry L. Sabattis, Hydro Licensing Coordinator, Brascan Power New York, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088; Telephone

(315)413-2787; e-mail— *jerry.sabattis@brascanpower.com.* i. *FERC Contact:* Emily Carter at

(202)502-6512; or e-mail at *emily.carter@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing comments on the settlement is 20 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 30 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 may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. 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. k. *The Project Description:* The School Street Project consists of:

(1)A 1,280-foot-long and 16-foot-high masonry gravity dam;

(2)a reservoir with a surface area of approximately 100 acres and a storage capacity of about 788 acre-feet;

(3)a concrete, chute-type spillway;

(4)a 4,400-foot-long, 150-foot-wide, and 14-foot-deep diversion canal;

(5)a 170-foot by 78-foot powerhouse located downstream from the dam containing five generating units with a combined capacity of 38.8 megawatts (MW); and

(6)appurtenant facilities. l. Erie Boulevard Hydropower filed the settlement agreement on March 9, 2005, on behalf of themselves and six parties to resolve, among the signatories, issues related to the pending application for new major license for the School Street Hydroelectric Project. The settlement includes measures for run-of-river operations, instream flows, aquatic habitat, aesthetic flows, fish protection and downstream passage, recreation, cultural resources, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination among the parties. The parties request the Commission accept the relevant provisions of the settlement agreement in its license orders without material modification. n. Copies of the settlement are available for review in the Public Reference Room at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Copies are also available for inspection and reproduction at the address listed in item “h”. o. Anyone may submit comments in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or before the specified comment date. All filings must

(1)bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS” or “REPLY COMMENTS;”

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number (P-2539);

(3)furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting; and

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the settlement directly from the applicant. A copy of all filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in 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 email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1428 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD05-3-000] Promoting Regional Transmission Planning and Expansion To Facilitate Fuel Diversity Including Expanded Uses of Coal-Fired Resources; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference March 21, 2005. As announced in a Notice of Technical Conference issued on February 16, 2005 in the above referenced proceedings, a technical conference will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005, to identify regional solutions to promoting regional transmission planning, expansion and enhancement to facilitate fuel diversity including increased integration of coal-fired resources to the transmission grid. The conference will be held at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. Take note that the conference is now scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. (instead of 9 a.m.) and end at approximately 5 p.m. (EDT). The Commissioners will attend and participate. A proposed agenda is attached. The Commission is now soliciting nominations for speakers at the technical conference. Persons wishing to nominate themselves as speakers should do so using this electronic link: *http://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/coal-05-13-speaker-form.asp.* Such nominations must be made before the close of business Friday, April 1, 2005, so that a final agenda for the technical conference can be drafted and published. Although registration is not a strict requirement, in-person attendees are asked to register for the conference on-line by close of business on May 10, 2005 at *http://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/coal-05-13-form.asp.* Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-266-6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission's eLibrary system and on the calendar page posting for this event seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening of the conference via Real Audio or a Phone Bridge Connection for a fee. Persons interested in making arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at Capitol Connection (703-933-3100) as soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at *http://www.capitolconnection.org* and click on “FERC.” For additional information, please contact Sarah McKinley at 202-502-8004, *sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1417 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. AD05-5-000 and PL03-1-000] Transmission Independence and Investment and Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of the Transmission Grid; Notice of Technical Conference March 21, 2005. Take notice that on April 22, 2005, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a technical conference to examine impediments to investment in electric transmission infrastructure and explore potential solutions—including the formation of new business models as well as appropriate ratemaking policies that would encourage new investment in transmission. The technical conference will be held at the offices of the Commission at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. The technical conference is tentatively scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m. (EST). Commissioners are expected to attend and participate. Among the issues that panelists will be asked to address are: • Is the transmission grid being expanded and improved in ways that support regional reliability and market needs? • What are the barriers to needed transmission investment? • Has the risk profile of transmission investments changed? If so, what are the implications for Commission policy? • What rate-making policies will encourage investment in electric transmission infrastructure? Are special incentives appropriate to encourage investment in electric transmission infrastructure? Who should, and is most likely to, make those investments? • Should the formation of transmission-only companies be encouraged? If so, how? • What new technologies are available to enhance transmission reliability and efficiency? The technical conference will be open to the public with no registration or fee. A transcript of the technical conference will be available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 800-336-6646) for a fee. It will be available for the public on the Commission's eLibrary system ten calendar days after the Commission receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening and viewing of the conference. It is available for a fee, live over the Internet, by phone or via satellite. Persons interested in receiving the broadcast, or who need information on making arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at Capitol Connection (703-993-3100) as soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at *http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu* and click on “FERC.” Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll-free 866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-1659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. Additional details and the Agenda for this technical conference will be included in a supplemental notice to be issued later. You are encouraged to watch for additional notices. For additional information please contact Saida Shaalan, 202-502-8278 or *Saida.Shaalan@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1416 Filed 3-30-05; 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 March 23, 2005. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication. Prohibited communications are 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 are 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 off-the-record communications recently received in the Office of the Secretary. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. 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. CP04-36-000, CP04-41-000, CP04-223-000, CP04-293-000 3-7-05 Roger Mandle. 2. CP04-36-000, CP04-41-000, CP04-223-000, CP04-293-000 3-14-05 Captain Benjamin C. Riggs, Jr. 3. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 2-28-05 James J. Cullen. 4. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 2-28-05 H. McKinnell. 5. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 2-28-05 Anne M. Mulcahy. 6. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 2-28-05 David H. Stahelski. 7. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-2-05 Steven Townsend. 8. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-4-05 James C. Smith. 9. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-7-05 Robert W. Behn. 10. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-7-05 John A. Klein. 11. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-7-05 Greg O'Brien. 12. EL04-102-000, ER03-563-030 3-8-05 Carl N. Siemon. 13. EL04-120-000, ER03-563-030 3-14-05 John P. Casey. 14. Project No. 8657-000 3-17-05 Shannon Maher, Monica Maynard, John W. Montgomery, Jr., Paul V. Nolan, Michael C. Odom, Thomas A. Pursley, Charles F. Reusch, Steven F. Rothman, David W. Sutherland. 1 Exempt: 1. Project No. 8657-000, 3-17-05 Monica Maynard, Dick Quinn, Steven F. Rothman, Alan Weaver. 2 2. Project No. 2210-108 3-9-05 Hon. Bob Goodlatte. 1 This document is one of twenty-two prohibited off-the-record communications associated with Project No. 8657-000. These documents include meeting notes and email correspondence which span a time frame from March 2004 to March 2005. These twenty-one documents, generated by the presenters listed above, will be placed in a public, non-decisional file for this proceeding. 2 This document is one of seven exempt off-the-record communications associated with Project No. 8657-0000. These documents include meeting notes and email correspondence which span a time frame from September 2003 to March 2004. These exempt communications, generated by the presenters listed above, will be included in the decisional record for this docket. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1415 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 10 a.m. Place: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. Status: This meeting will be closed to the public. *Items to be discussed:* Compliance matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g, 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. Internal personnel rules and procedures or matters affecting a particular employee. Person To Contact For Information: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, Telephone:

(202)694-1220. Mary W. Dove, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05-6519 Filed 3-29-05; 3:16 pm]

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