Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-638-000] Illinois Power Company, d/b/a AmerenIP; Notice of Issuance of Order April 5, 2005. Illinois Power Company, d/b/a AmerenIP (Illinois Power) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying tariff. The proposed tariff provides for wholesale sales of energy and capacity at market-based rates. Illinois Power also requested waiver of various Commission regulations.

In particular, Illinois Power requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Illinois Power. On March 31, 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 Illinois Power 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 May 2, 2005. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Illinois Power 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 Illinois Power, 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 Illinois Power'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. E5-1715 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No.

RP05-252-000] ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, ANR Pipeline Company

(ANR)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to be effective May 1, 2005: Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 5 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 6 Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 7 Sixtieth Revised Sheet No. 8 Third Revised Sheet No. 8B Sixtieth Revised Sheet No. 9 Ninth Revised Sheet No. 9A Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 11 Third Revised Sheet No. 12A Fortieth Revised Sheet No. 17 Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 17A Original Sheet No. 17B Second Revised Sheet No. 45C Second Revised Sheet No. 45G ANR states that the above referenced tariff sheets are being filed to implement a negative DTCA surcharge for the period May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2006 pursuant to the Deferred Transportation Cost Adjustment provision contained in section 29 of the General Terms & Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1. 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. E5-1729 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-248-000] East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC; Notice of Annual Cashout Report April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 30, 2005, East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC (East Tennessee) tendered for filing its annual cashout report for the November 2003 through October 2004 period in accordance with Rate Schedules LMS-MA and LMSPA. East Tennessee states that copies of the filing were mailed to all affected customers of East Tennessee and interested state commissions. 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1725 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-246-000] Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 30, 2005, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation

(GTN)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, First Revised Sheet No. 226, to become effective May 2, 2005. GTN states that this tariff sheet is being submitted to remove tariff language related to shipper requests for discounts consistent with a recent Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., Order. GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. 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. E5-1723 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-254-000] Kern River Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Report of Gas Compressor Fuel and Lost and Unaccounted-For Gas Factors for 2004 April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River) tendered a report supporting its gas compressor fuel and lost and unaccounted-for gas factors for 2004. Kern River states that in conjunction with this filing, and in compliance with the Commission's “Order Issuing Certificate” dated July 26, 2001, pertaining to Kern River's 2002 expansion project, it is also submitting a work paper showing the 2004 net benefit to vintage shippers of rolling in Kern River's 2002 expansion project after actual fuel costs are considered. Kern River states that it has served a copy of this filing upon its customers and interested state regulatory commissions. 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. E5-1730 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-251-000] National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Seventy Fifth Revised Sheet No. 9, to become effective April 1, 2005. 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. E5-1728 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-245-000] Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice Of Refund Report April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 28, 2005, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) filed its Refund Report regarding the penalty revenues for the period July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, that it refunded to its customers pursuant to section 12.8 of the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1. Natural states that copies of the filing are being mailed to its customers and interested state commissions. 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. *Comment Date:* 5 pm Eastern Time on April 12, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1722 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-247-000] North Baja Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 30, 2005, North Baja Pipeline, LLC

(NBP)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 200, to become effective May 2, 2005. NBP states that this tariff sheet is being submitted to remove tariff language related to shipper requests for discounts consistent with a recent Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., Order. NBP further states that a copy of this filing has been served on NBP's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies. 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. E5-1724 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-258-000] Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP; Notice of Report of Flow Through of Penalty Revenues April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP (Panhandle) tendered for filing its Annual Report of Flow Through of Penalty Revenues. Panhandle states that this filing is made in accordance with section 25.2(c)(i) of the General Terms and Conditions in Panhandle's FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1. 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. *Comment Date:* April 12, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1714 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-256-000] Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP; Notice of Tariff Filing April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP (Panhandle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed in Appendix A attached to the filing, to become effective May 1, 2005. Panhandle states that this filing is made in accordance with section 25.1 (Flow Through of Cash-Out Revenues in Excess of Costs) of the General Terms and Conditions in Panhandle's FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1. 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. E5-1732 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-257-000] Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Pine Needle LNG Company, LLC (Pine Needle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Eighth Revised Sheet No. 4, to become effective May 1, 2005. Pine Needle states that the instant filing is being submitted pursuant to section 18 and section 19 of the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) of Pine Needle's FERC Gas Tariff. Section 18 of the GT&C of Pine Needle's Tariff states that Pine Needle be effective each May 1, a redetermination of its fuel retention percentage applicable to storage services. Section 19 of the GT&C of Pine Needle's Tariff provides that Pine Needle will file, also to be effective each May 1, to reflect net changes in the Electric Power

(EP)rates. Pine Needle states that it is serving copies of the instant filing to its affected customers, interested State Commissions and other interested parties. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1733 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-249-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed on Appendix A to the filing, requesting an effective date of May 1, 2005. Tennessee states that the purpose for this filing is to update certain tariff provisions that are no longer used and useful under its open access service. 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. E5-1726 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-255-000] Trailblazer Pipeline Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Trailblazer Pipeline Company (Trailblazer) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 8, to become effective May 1, 2005. Trailblazer states that the purpose of this filing is to make a periodic adjustment which revises the level of the Expansion Fuel Adjustment Percentage, as required by section 41 of the General Terms and Conditions of Trailblazer's Tariff. Trailblazer states that copies of this filing are being mailed to its customers and interested state commissions. 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. E5-1731 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-250-000] Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing April 5, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC (Transwestern) submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's Order Issuing Certificate and Approving Abandonment issued August 5, 2004, in Docket No. CP04-104-000. Transwestern states that it has caused a copy of the filing to be served on parties on the official service list in the above captioned 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 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 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. E5-1727 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-3-000] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Line Ad Expansion Project April 5, 2005. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment

(EA)on the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company

(CEGT)in the above-referenced docket. The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The staff concludes that approval of the proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the proposed two new compressor stations, Hinton and Allen, in Caddo and Hughes counties, Oklahoma, respectively, and additional compression at an existing compressor station facility in Grady County, Oklahoma, including: • A 10,310-horsepower

(hp)Compressor Station in Caddo County, Oklahoma; • A 13,220-hp Compressor Station in Hughes County, Oklahoma; and • An additional 4,735-hp of compression and appurtenant facilities to the existing Amber Compressor Station in Grady County, Oklahoma. The purpose of the proposed facilities would be to increase the transportation capacity on CEGT's Line AD by 112,900 Dth per day which would enable the Line AD capacity to receive Rocky Mountain gas supplies for transportation west to east across CEGT's system. The EA has been placed in the public files of the Commission. A limited number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-8371. Copies of the EA have been mailed to everyone who responded to the November 1, 2004 Notice of Intent and parties to this proceeding. Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is important that we receive your comments before the date specified below. 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 comments to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the Gas Branch 3, PJ11.3. • Reference Docket No. CP05-03-000; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before May 6, 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 by clicking on “Sign-up.” Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). 1 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 1 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 comments considered. 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.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1734 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. PF05-9-000, PF05-5-000] Bayou Casotte Energy LLC; Gulf LNG Energy LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Casotte Landing LNG Project, and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, Notice of Public Scoping Meeting, and Site Visit for Both Casotte Landing LNG Project and LNG Clean Energy Project April 7, 2005. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement

(EIS)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Casotte Landing LNG Project proposed for construction in Jackson County, Mississippi, by Bayou Casotte Energy LLC (hereafter referred to as Bayou Casotte Energy). The proposed facilities would consist of a liquefied natural gas

(LNG)import terminal and an interconnecting natural gas pipeline. The Commission will use this EIS in its decision-making process to determine whether the LNG terminal is in the public interest and the pipeline is in the public convenience and necessity. This notice explains the scoping process that we 1 will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help us determine the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS. Comments on the project may be submitted in written form or verbally. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the public participation section of this notice. In lieu of sending written comments, we invite you to attend a public scoping meeting that we have scheduled as follows: Wednesday, April 20, 2005, 7 p.m. (CDT); Casotte Landing LNG Project, and the LNG Clean Energy Project, Pascagoula High School, 1716 Tucker Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects. At the public scoping meeting, you will also be provided with the opportunity to provide comments on the LNG Clean Energy Project, which is a similar project proposed for construction by Gulf LNG Energy LLC at the Port of Pascagoula, in Jackson County, Mississippi. The LNG Clean Energy Project is currently being reviewed by the FERC under Docket No. PF05-5-000. Our Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the LNG Clean Energy Project was issued on March 3, 2005. The Commission staff will conduct a field trip for both projects which will include the proposed LNG terminal locations, and portions of the proposed send out pipeline routes. Anyone interested in participating in the field trip may attend, but they must provide their own transportation. We will meet on April 20, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.

(CDT)at: Wal-Mart parking lot in Pascagoula at the intersection of Highways 90 and 63. FERC will be the lead Federal agency in the preparation of the EIS. The document will satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice is being sent to residents within 0.5 mile of the proposed LNG terminal site; Federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Potentially affected landowners may be contacted by a project representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. If so, the company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. FERC prepared a fact sheet entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?”. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Casotte Landing LNG Project Bayou Casotte Energy proposes to construct and operate an LNG import terminal and a natural gas pipeline to provide a new supply of competitively priced natural gas to U.S. domestic markets. The facility would be located on Bayou Casotte (East Harbor), Port of Pascagoula in Jackson County, Mississippi, and would be accessible from the Bayou Casotte ship channel. The Casotte Landing Project would receive LNG from carrier ships and transfer it to onshore LNG storage tanks. The LNG would then be vaporized and sent out to the existing interstate natural gas pipeline system at an average rate of approximately 1.3 billion cubic feet per day. Bayou Casotte Energy anticipates that it would send out natural gas through one or more of the four existing pipelines in the vicinity of the proposed terminal site. The project would consist of the following facilities: • An LNG terminal consisting of a turning basin, berthing slip and pier, and unloading facilities for a single LNG carrier. The berthing slip and unloading facilities would be designed to accommodate LNG carriers ranging in capacity from 138,000 to 200,000 cubic meter (m 3 ) capacity. The terminal would receive approximately 166 LNG shipments per year; • Three onshore, approximately 160,000 m 3 capacity, full containment LNG storage tanks; • Vaporization facilities; and • Pipeline facilities to transport natural gas from the terminal to interconnect with one or more of four existing pipelines located within five miles of the proposed LNG terminal facility. A map depicting the proposed terminal site and nearby natural gas pipelines is provided 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 Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) 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 Bayou Casotte Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (CUSA). The LNG terminal would be located on a 95 acre lot within a former industrial site adjacent to the existing CUSA Pascagoula Refinery, on land that is either owned or controlled by CUSA. The nearest residence is located greater than 1 mile away from the proposed terminal site. Although the proposed terminal site is located near the mouth of the Bayou Casotte ship channel, the project would require dredging of a turning basin and berth to achieve the required size and depth to accommodate LNG carriers. Several alternatives for send-out natural gas pipelines are under consideration. Pipelines would be located preferentially on land owned or controlled by CUSA and/or situated so that their right-of-way overlaps that of existing pipelines. The EIS Process 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, or an import authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address issues and concerns the public may have about proposals submitted to the Commission. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues and reasonable alternatives. By this notice, we are requesting agency and public comments on the scope of the issues to be analyzed and presented in the EIS. All scoping comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EIS. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section of this notice. In the EIS, we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils. • Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands. • Vegetation and wildlife. • Endangered and threatened species. • Land use. • Cultural resources. • Air quality and noise. • Public safety. • Cumulative impacts. Our independent analysis of the issues will be included in a draft EIS. The draft EIS will be mailed to Federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; affected landowners; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A 45-day comment period will be allotted for review of the draft EIS. We will consider all comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. In addition, we will consider all comments on the final EIS before making our recommendations to the Commission. Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has already initiated its NEPA review under its NEPA Pre-filing Process. The purpose of the Pre-filing Process is to encourage the early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC. A docket number (PF05-9-000) has been established to place information filed by Bayou Casotte Energy and other interested entities, as well as related documents issued by the Commission, into the public record. 3 Once a formal application is filed with the FERC, a new docket number will be established. 3 To view information in the docket, follow the instructions for using the eLibrary link at the end of this notice. With this notice, we are asking Federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided under the Public Participation section of this Notice. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the project site and facility information provided by Bayou Casotte Energy. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our continuing analysis. • Cumulative impacts including the LNG Clean Energy Project also proposed for construction at the Port of Pascagoula. • Water Resources. —Assessment of construction effects on water quality. —Review of wetland areas impacted on the terminal site. —Dredge material management and potential impacts to water quality associated with dredging and construction activities. • Fish, Wildlife, and Vegetation. —Effects on wildlife and fisheries including commercial and recreational fisheries. —Potential impacts of water intake/discharge systems and their potential impact on marine species. • Endangered and Threatened Species. —Effects on federally-listed species. —Effects on essential fish habitat. • Reliability and Safety. —Safety and security of the terminal and pipeline. —LNG shipping. Our evaluation will also include possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and we will make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas of concern. 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 EIS and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please carefully follow these instructions: • 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 your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2, DG2E; • Reference Docket No. PF05-9-000 on the original and both copies; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before May 6, 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 Internet 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 on-line. If you do not want to send comments at this time but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Mailing List Retention Form included in Appendix 2. The public scoping meeting to be held on April 20, 2005, at the Pascagoula High School, is designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting and to present comments on the environmental issues they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of the meeting will be generated so that your comments will be accurately recorded. Once Bayou Casotte Energy formally files its application with the Commission, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process and are able to file briefs, appear at hearings, and be heard by the courts if they choose to appeal the Commission's final ruling. An intervenor formally participates in a Commission proceeding by filing a request to intervene. Instructions for becoming an intervenor are included in the User's Guide under the “e-filing” link on the Commission's Internet Web site. Please note that you may not request intervenor status at this time. You must wait until a formal application is filed with the Commission. Availability of 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 with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* 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.* Further, 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. Finally, Bayou Casotte Energy has established an Internet web site for its project at *http://www.chevrontexaco.com/CasotteLanding.* The Web site includes a description of the proposed project, maps of the proposed terminal site, and a link for the public to submit comments on the proposed project. You can also request additional information on the project or provide comments directly to Bayou Casotte Energy by telephone at

(877)424-5495, by e-mail at *casotte@chevrontexaco.com,* or by U.S. Mail at ChevronTexaco Global Gas, Re: Casotte Landing LNG Project, P.O. Box 1404, Houston, TX 77351-1404. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1735 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 5, 2005. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Applications:* Preliminary Permit (Competing). b. *Applicants, Project Numbers, and Dates Filed:* CRD Hydroelectric, LLC filed the application for Project No. 12576-000 on March 1, 2005, at 8:33 a.m. Red Rock Hydroelectric Development Company filed the application for Project No. 12577-000 on March 1, 2005, at 9:26 a.m. c. *Name of the project:* Red Rock Project. The project would be located on the Des Moines River in Marion County, Iowa. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'

(Corp)existing Red Rock Lake Dam. d. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. e. *Applicants Contacts:* For CRD Hydroelectric, LLC: Mr. Douglas Spalding, Spalding Consultants, 1433 Utica Avenue South, Suite 162, Minneapolis, MN 55416,

(952)544-8133. For Red Rock Hydroelectric Development Company: Mr. Thomas Wilkerson, Red Rock Hydroelectric Development Company, 200 1st Street SE., Suite 1910, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401,

(319)364-0171. f. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. g. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in 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. h. *Description of Projects:* The project proposed by CRD Hydroelectric, LLC would use the Corps' Red Rock Lake Dam and would consist of:

(1)A proposed intake structure,

(2)two proposed 21-foot-diameter steel penstocks,

(3)a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units with a total installed capacity of 30 megawatts,

(4)a proposed transmission line; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The CRD Hydroelectric, LLC's Red Rock Project would have an average annual generation of 110 gigawatt-hours and would be sold to a local utility. The project proposed by Red Rock Hydroelectric Development Company would use the Corps' Red Rock Lake Dam and would consist of:

(1)A proposed intake structure,

(2)three proposed 16-foot-diameter steel penstocks,

(3)a proposed powerhouse containing three generating units with a total installed capacity of 36 megawatts,

(4)a proposed transmission line; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The Red Rock Hydroelectric Development Company's project would have an average annual generation of 110 gigawatt-hours. i. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling

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

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. j. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. k. Competing Preliminary Permit—Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. l. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. m. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. n. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. o. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. 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 “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. p. 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. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. q. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1717 Filed 4-12-05; 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 April 5, 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.:* 2165-021. c. *Date Filed:* March 7, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Alabama Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Warrior River Hydroelectric Project, which includes the Lewis Smith and Bankhead Developments. f. *Location:* The proposed action will take place at the Lewis Smith development, located in northwestern Alabama in the headwaters of the Black Warrior River on the Sipsey Fork in Cullman, Walker, and Winston counties. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791

(a)825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. R.M. Akridge, Hydro General Manager; Alabama Power Company; P.O. Box 2641; Birmingham, AL; 35291-8180;

(205)257-1398. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Isis Johnson at

(202)502-6346, or by e-mail: *Isis.Johnson@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for Filing Comments and or Motions:* May 6, 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-2165-021) 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:* Alabama Power, licensee for the Warrior River Hydroelectric Project, has requested Commission approval to permit the Duncan Bridge Resort (applicant) to install three new boat docks for private use by the owners of 56 condominiums currently being built on non-project lands above the project boundary. The property is located on the west bank of the Sipsey Fork of Smith Lake in Winston County, Alabama. The applicant proposes three docks accommodating 20 boats each, for a total of 60 slips. The docks will occupy the same area as previous structures from the Huey Marina which closed in 1999; all existing facilities have been removed. The docks and walkways will be constructed of galvanized steel with floatation conforming to the licensee's floating requirements. 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, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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. E5-1718 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-164-000] Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Technical Conference April 5, 2005. Take a notice that the Commission will convene a technical conference on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 1 p.m., in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The purpose of the Commission is to discuss the issues raised by Equitrans' proposed Rate Schedule for Appalachian Gathering Service (AGS), and the deletion of Rate Schedules for Interruptible Gathering Service

(IGS)and Appalachian Pooling Service (APS), Equitrans' proposal for compliance with Order Nos. 637 and 587, as well as any other non-rate issues the parties raised with respect to Rate Schedule AGS. In addition, the proposed Rate Schedule PS, filed on March 30, 2005, will be discussed. The Commission directed its staff to convene this technical conference in a February 28, 2005 Order. 1 1 Equitrans, L.P., 110 FERC ¶ 61,194 (2005). FERC 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 202-208-01659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. All interested persons are permitted to attend. For further information please contact Christy Walsh at

(202)502-6523 or e-mail *christy.walsh@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1721 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RM01-10-006, EL01-118-005, and RM03-10-002] Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers; Investigation of Terms and Conditions of Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorizations; Amendments to Blanket Sales Certificate; Notice of Technical Conference and Workshop April 5, 2005. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will hold a technical conference and workshop on Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers and Market Behavior Rules on May 6, 2005, at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

(CST)and conclude late afternoon. All interested persons are invited to attend. The purpose of the conference and workshop is to discuss:

(1)Critical steps and best practices for complying with the Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers under Order No. 2004 1 ; and

(2)the impact of the market behavior rules 2 on wholesale energy markets and steps that must be taken by entities subject to the market behavior rules to ensure compliance. The conference and workshop will address, but not be limited to, the following general topics: 1 *Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers* , Order No. 2004, FERC Stats. & Regs., Regulations Preambles ¶ 31,155 (2003), *order on reh'g* , Order No. 2004-A, III FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,161 (2004), 107 FERC ¶ 61,032 (2004), *order on reh'g* , Order No. 2004-B, III FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,166 (2004), 108 FERC ¶ 61,118 (2004), *order on reh'g* , Order No. 2004-C, 109 FERC ¶ 61,325 (2004), *order on reh'g* , Order No. 2004-D, 110 FERC ¶ 61,320 (2005). 2 *Order Amending Market-Based Rate Tariffs and Authorizations* , 105 FERC ¶ 61,218 (2003), *reh'g denied* , 107 FERC ¶ 61,175 (2004); Order No. 644, *Amendment to Blanket Sales Certificates* , FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,153 (2003), *reh'g denied* , 107 FERC ¶ 61,174 (2004). • The duties and responsibilities of a Chief Compliance Officer. • Techniques for ensuring separation of transmission function employees from energy and marketing affiliate employees required by the Standards of Conduct. • Best practices for complying with the information sharing prohibitions of the Standards of Conduct. • Impact of the market behavior rules on energy markets. • Best practices for implementing and ensuring compliance with the market behavior rules. The Commission is hosting this conference and workshop to help provide guidance on complying with the Standards of Conduct that have been in effect since September 2004 and the market behavior rules that have been in effect since December 2003. Interested persons are invited to submit specific questions that they would like to be addressed at the conference and workshop or other suggestions for the content of the program. Prospective attendees and participants are urged to watch for further notices; a detailed agenda will be issued in advance of the conference and workshop. Hotel rooms at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, can be reserved by calling 1

(800)621-8140 or 1

(312)751-8100. There is no registration fee to attend this conference. However, we request that those planning to attend the conference register online on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/comp-05-06-form.asp* Prospective participants and interested parties are encouraged to submit questions, suggestions and requests to participate by Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Questions about the conference and workshop, including requests to participate, should be directed as follows: Regarding Standards of Conduct: Demetra Anas, Office of Market Oversight and Investigations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202-502-8178, *Demetra.Anas@ferc.gov.* Regarding market behavior rules: Ted Gerarden, Office of Market Oversight and Investigations, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-6187, *Ted.Gerarden@ferc.gov* . Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1719 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Meeting, Notice of Vote, Explanation of Action Closing Meeting and List of Persons To Attend April 6, 2005. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. 94-409), 5 U.S.C. 552b: *Agency Holding Meeting:* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. *Date and Time:* April 13, 2005. (Within a relatively short time after the Commission's open meeting on April 13, 2005.) *Place:* Room 3M 4A/B, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. *Status:* Closed. *Matters to be Considered:* Non-Public, Investigations and Inquiries, Enforcement Related Matters, and Security of Regulated Facilities. *Contact Person for More Information:* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, telephone

(202)502-8400. Chairman Wood and Commissioners Brownell, Kelliher, and Kelly voted to hold a closed meeting on April 13, 2005. The certification of the General Counsel explaining the action closed the meeting is available for public inspection in the Commission's Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20426. The Chairman and the Commissioners, their assistants, the Commission's Secretary and her assistant, the General Counsel and members of her staff, and a stenographer are expected to attend the meeting. Other staff members from the Commission's program offices who will advise the Commissioners in the matters discussed will also be present. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 05-7491 Filed 4-11-05; 11:12 am]

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