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BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-231-001] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing April 12, 2005. Take notice that on April 6, 2005, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff Third Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 226B, to remove the remaining portion of its tariff provisions implementing the *CIG/Granite State* 1 policy, to be effective April 17, 2005. 1 *Colorado Interstate Gas Co.,* 95 FERC ¶ 61,321

(2001)( *CIG* ) and *Granite State Transmission Co.,* 96 FERC ¶ 61,273

(2001)( *Granite State* ). 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. E5-1820 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-172-001] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing April 13, 2005. Take notice that on March 23, 2005, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing additional information to comply with the Commission's Order Accepting and Suspending Tariff Sheets, Subject to Conditions and Further Commission Action, issued on March 23, 2005, in Docket No. RP05-172-000. 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 April 20, 2005. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1834 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP00-305-020] CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing April 13, 2005. Take notice that on April 8, 2005, CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River Transmission Corporation

(MRT)tendered for filing and approval a negotiated rate agreement between MRT and Laclede Energy Resources, Inc. for parking service under Rate Schedule PALS. MRT requests that the Commission accept and approve the transaction to be effective May 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1836 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP03-75-002] Freeport LNG Development, L.P.; Notice of Petition To Amend April 11, 2005. Take notice that on April 1, 2005, Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport LNG), 1200 Smith Street, Suite 600, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in Docket No. CP03-75-002, a petition to amend the Commission order issued June 18, 2004, pursuant to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. Freeport LNG states that it seeks to modify the diameter of the 9.6-mile send-out pipeline from 36-inches to 42 inches to accommodate future expansion of the Freeport LNG import terminal facilities. This petition is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

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

(202)502-8659. Any initial questions regarding this petition should be directed to counsel for Freeport LNG, Lisa M. Tonery, King and Spalding LLP, at

(212)556-2307 (phone),

(212)556-2222 (fax), or *ltonery@kslaw.com.* There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project, or in support of or in opposition to this project, should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the applicant. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 2, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1829 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-99-000] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Application April 13, 2005. Take notice that on March 30, 2005, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP, 20 East Greenway, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in the above referenced docket, an application pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), requesting permission and approval to abandon, in place, the Lafayette Compressor Station in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. Specifically, Gulf South explains that the facilities to be abandoned in place, include four 1,100 horsepower reciprocating compressors, the main compressor building, the suction and discharge piping and associated valves, the fin fan coolers and building, the jacket water cooling system (rainwater tanks and facilities), the generator building, the water treatment system and building, the gas cooling and dehydration systems and buildings, and other related plant piping and minor associated structures. Gulf South asserts that the abandonment is necessitated by a change in natural gas markets served by Gulf South in southeast Louisiana and that the proposed abandonment will have no effect on the capacity and services currently provided by Gulf South. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to J. Kyle Stephens, Director of Certificates, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP, 20 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046, phone

(713)544-7309. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* May 4, 2005. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1830 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-266-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing April 12, 2005. Take notice that on April 4, 2005, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of May 5, 2005: Eighth Revised Sheet No. 101 Third Revised Sheet No. 102 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 116 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 117 Second Revised Sheet No. 308 Northern states that the filing is being filed to incorporate a full requirements option into Rate Schedule TF and Rate Schedule TFX. Northern states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of 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. E5-1819 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2181-000] Northern States Power Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation April 12, 2005. On February 10, 2003, Northern States Power Company, licensee for the Menomonie Project No. 2181, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act

(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. Project No. 2181 is located on the Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The license for Project No. 2181 was issued for a period ending March 31, 2005. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year to year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2181 is issued to Northern States Power Company for a period effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before April 1, 2006, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Northern States Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the Menomonie Project No. 2181 until such time as the Commission acts on its application for subsequent license. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1823 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2697-000] Northern States Power Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation April 11, 2005. On February 10, 2003, Northern States Power Company, licensee for the Cedar Falls Project No. 2697, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act

(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. Project No. 2697 is located on the Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The license for Project No. 2697 was issued for a period ending March 31, 2005. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year to year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2697 is issued to Northern States Power Company for a period effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before April 1, 2006, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Northern States Power Company is authorized to continue operation of the Cedar Falls Project No. 2697 until such time as the Commission acts on its application for subsequent license. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1828 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-264-000] Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing April 12, 2005. Take notice that on April 1, 2005, Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company (Southern Trails) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective May 1, 2005: Fourth Revised Sheet No. 1 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 30 Third Revised Sheet No. 112 Second Revised Sheet No. 113 Southern Trails states it is proposing to remove tariff provisions implementing the Commission's *CIG/Granite State* 1 policy concerning a shipper's retention of its discounted rates when a secondary point is used. 1 *Colorado Interstate Gas Co.,* 95 FERC ¶ 61,321

(2001)( *CIG* ) and *Granite State Transmission Co.,* 96 FERC ¶ 61,273

(2001)( *Granite State* ). Southern Trails states that a copy of this filing has been served upon its customers and the Public Service Commissions of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. 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. E5-1822 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP02-405-001] SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C.; Notice of Filing April 13, 2005. Take notice that on April 6, 2005, SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C. (SGRM), filed with the Commission a petition under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act seeking reaffirmation of a Commission order granting under Section 7(c)(1)(B) of the Natural Gas Act a temporary exemption permitting construction, completion and operation of a water supply test/observation well required in connection with the development of the Southern Pines Energy Center, a new salt cavern natural gas storage project to be located in Greene County. *SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C.* 100 FERC ¶ 61,203 (2002). SGRM also asks that the Commission establish a new date by which the authorized well drilling and testing procedures must be completed of August 31, 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 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1831 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2174-000] Southern California Edison Company; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation April 11, 2005. On March 27, 2003, Southern California Edison Company, licensee for the Portal Project No. 2174, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act

(FPA)and the Commission's regulations thereunder. Project No. 2174 is located on Camp 61 Creek and Rancheria Creek in Fresno County, California. The license for Project No. 2174 was issued for a period ending March 31, 2005. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year to year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2174 is issued to Southern California Edison Company for a period effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before April 1, 2006, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that Southern California Edison Company is authorized to continue operation of the Portal Project No. 2174 until such time as the Commission acts on its application for subsequent license. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1826 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP01-205-006] Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing April 13, 2005. Take notice that on April 8, 2005, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing its Negotiated Rate Tariff Filing to adopt during an interim period the settlement rates proposed as part of its rate settlement in Docket No. RP04-523 for certain customers that have elected to be consenting parties to the rate settlement. Southern requests that the Commission grant such approval of the tariff sheets effective March 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1835 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05-253-000] Vector Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Annual Fuel Use Report April 12, 2005. Take notice that on March 31, 2005, Vector Pipeline L.P., (Vector) tendered for filing its annual report of monthly fuel use ratios for the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. Vector states that this filing is made pursuant to section 11.4 of the General Terms and Conditions of the Vector Gas Tariff and section 154.502 of the Commission's regulations. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Intervention and Protest Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 19, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1821 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER00-107-003, et al.] La Paloma Generating Company LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings April 12, 2005. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. La Paloma Generating Company, LLC [Docket No. ER00-107-003] Take notice that on March 31, 2005, La Paloma Generating Company, LLC submitted its triennial market power update and certain revisions to its market-based rate tariff. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 21, 2005. 2. California Independent System Operator Corporation; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Diego Gas and Electric Company; Southern California Edison Company [Docket Nos. ER04-445-009, ER04-435-011, ER04-441-007 and ER04-443-007] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) filed a response to the Commission's February 25, 2005 letter requesting additional information with respect to the January 5, 2005 Large Generator Interconnection Procedures filing by CAISO and the joint January 5, 2005 Large Generator Interconnection Agreement filing by CAISO, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Edison Company. The CAISO states that a copy of the filing has been served on all parties listed on the official service lists in the above-captioned proceedings. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 3. Mid-Continent Area Power Pool [Docket No. ER04-960-004] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, the Mid-Continental Area Power Pool (MAPP), on behalf of its individual public utility members, submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's order issued March 16, 2005 in *Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.,* 110 FERC ¶61,290 (2005). MAPP states that a copy of the filing has been posted on the MAPP Web site at *www.mapp.org.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 4. North American Electric Reliability Council [Docket No. ER05-580-002] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (Midwest ISO) submitted a compliance filing to confirm that the current version of the North American Electric Reliability Council's Transmission Loading Relief procedures are incorporated in Attachement Q of the Midwest ISO's Open Access Transmission Energy Markets Tariff, pursuant to the Commission's order issued March 30, 2005 in *North American Electric Reliability Council,* 110 FERC ¶61,288 (2005). *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 5. Pacific Gas and Electric Company [Docket Nos. ER05-777-000 and ER05-777-001] Take notice that on April 4, 2005, as amended April 7, 2005, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) tendered for filing the 2003 true-up of rates pursuant to Contract No. 14-06-200-2948A, PG& E First Revised Rate Schedule FERC No. 79, between PG&E and the Western Area Power Administration (Western). PG&E states that copies of the filing have been served on Western and the California Public Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 28, 2005. 6. USGen New England Inc. [Docket No. ER05-780-000] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, USGen New England, Inc. (USGenNE) submitted a Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 20 under FERC Electric Tariff, Original Vol. No. 1, between USGenNE and New England Power Company. USGenNE states that the filing has been served on New England Power Company. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 7. Virginia Electric and Power Company [Docket No. ER05-781-000] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, Virginia Electric and Power Company tendered for filing a letter agreement between Dominion Virginia Power (Dominion) and Virginia Municipal Electric Association No. 1 (VMEA). Dominion requests an effective date of June 4, 2005. Dominion states that copies of the filing were served on VMEA, the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 8. Kentucky Utilities Company [Docket No. ER05-782-000] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, Kentucky Utilities Company

(KU)tendered for filing an executed amendment to the interconnection agreement between KU and East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. to provide for the construction of facilities to add an additional interconnection point on KU's transmission system. KU requests an effective date of April 5, 2005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 9. Tucson Electric Power Company [Docket No. ER05-783-000] Take notice that on April 5, 2005, Tucson Electric Power Company (Tucson Electric) submitted for filing a Control Area Services Agreement between Tucson Electric and Morenci Water & Electric Company. Tucson Electric requests an effective date of August 18, 2004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 26, 2005. 10. El Paso Electric Company [Docket No. ES05-25-000] Take notice that on April 1, 2005, El Paso Electric Company (El Paso) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to issue long-term debt in the form of first mortgage bonds or unsecured bonds in an amount not to exceed $400 million. El Paso also requests a waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on April 19, 2005. 11. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative [Docket No. ES05-26-000] Take notice that on April 7, 2005, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (Old Dominion) submitted an application pursuant to section 204 of the Federal Power Act seeking authorization to guarantee obligations in an amount not to exceed $100 million at any one time. Old Dominion also requests waiver from the Commission's competitive bidding and negotiated placement requirements at 18 CFR 34.2. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. eastern time on May 3, 2005. Standard Paragraph Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all parties to this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov. * Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1845 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Intent To File Application for Subsequent License April 11, 2005. Take notice that the following notice of intent has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of filing:* Notice of Intent To File Application for a Subsequent License. b. *Project No:* 733-000. c. *Date filed:* April 4, 2005. d. *Submitted by:* Eric R. Jacobson. e. *Name of Project:* Ouray Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Uncompahgre River in Ouray County, Colorado. The project occupies 4.38 acres of U.S. Forest Service lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* 18 CFR 16.6. h. *Effective date of current license:* January 1, 1980. i. *Expiration date of current license:* April 12, 2010. j. *Project Description:* The project consists of the following existing facilities:

(1)A 1.06-acre reservoir;

(2)a 70-foot-long masonry, gravity dam with a maximum height of 72 feet, a 51-foot-long non-overflow section and a 19-foot-wide spillway;

(3)a 6,130-foot-long pipeline;

(4)a powerhouse containing three generating units with a total authorized capacity of 632 kilowatts; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. k. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.7, information on the project is available from Eric R. Jacobson, Ouray Hydro Plant, 303 Oak Street, Ouray, CO 81427;

(970)729-0034. l. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking at 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426;

(202)502-8753 or *steve.hocking@ferc.gov.* m. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an application for a subsequent license for Project No. 733. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10, each application for a license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by April 12, 2008. n. A copy of this filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item k above. o. 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 as shown in the paragraph above. p. By this notice, the Commission is seeking corrections and updates to the attached mailing list for the Ouray Project. Updates should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1824 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 11, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Amendment of License. b. *Project No:* 2004-176. c. *Date filed:* March 23, 2005. d. *Applicant:* City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Company. e. *Name of Project:* Holyoke Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Connecticut River, in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties, Massachusetts. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* License Article 418; Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Paul Ducheney, 66 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA 01040,

(413)536-9340. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Hillary Berlin at

(202)502-8915, or e-mail address: *hillary.berlin@frec.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* May 9, 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-2004-176) 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 Application:* The licensee filed an application to amend article 418 of the license and the Comprehensive Recreation and Land Management Plan. Specifically, the licensee proposes to provide a conservation restriction on 101.5 acres of lands in the Bachelor Brook/Stony Brook natural area. The licensee also proposes to include 62 acres of the parcel within the project boundary. l. *Location of Application:* The filing is 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 contact FERC Online support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free

(866)208-3676 or 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 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. 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. E5-1825 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Applications for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 11, 2005. Take notice that the following applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Application Types:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Modification of Non-Project Use of Project Lands. b. *Project Nos:* 2210-117 and 2210-118. c. *Dates Filed:* March 22, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Appalachian Power Company (APC). e. *Name of Project:* Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791

(a)825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Teresa P. Rogers, Hydro Generation Department, American Electric Power, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, VA 24022-2121,

(540)985-2441. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mrs. Heather Campbell at

(202)502-6182, or e-mail address: *heather.campbell@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* May 9, 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-2210-117 for the Bay Roc Marina and P-2210-118 for the Lake Watch Property) 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 at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the e-Filing link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Requests:* APC is requesting approval for the following non-project uses of project lands: P-2210-117: Bay Roc Marina L.L.C. proposes constructing a dock with a total of four slips for houseboats at the existing marina. The facilities would be located on the Roanoke River in the Hardy Bridge area at Bay Roc Marina located off Route 634. P-2210-118: Lake Watch L.L.C is proposing to construct a total of three community docks with a total of 26 slips to serve single-family type dwellings. The facilities would be located along the Indian Creek portion of the Roanoke River on Smith Mountain Lake at an area known as Lake Watch, a proposed residential subdivision. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room 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 “e-library” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or TTY 202-502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h. above. 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. Copies 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. E5-1827 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 9974-055] Rough & Ready Water Power Company, LLC; Notice of Application for Temporary Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 13, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Request to amend exemption to replace existing single powerhouse unit with two refurbished units that equal the capacity of the existing unit. b. *Project Number:* P-9974-055. c. *Date Filed:* March 22, 2005. d. *Applicant:* Rough & Ready Water Power Company, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Upper Watertown Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 9974). f. *Location:* The project is located on the Rock River in the City of Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a) 825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Thomas J. Reiss, Jr., P.O. Box 553, Watertown, WI 53094, Phone

(920)261-7975. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mr. Robert Fletcher at

(202)502-8901, or e-mail address: *robert.fletcher@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and/or motions:* May 16, 2005. k. *Description of Request:* The exemptee is proposing that the existing single powerhouse unit be removed and replaced with two refurbished units. The current Flygt unit has a nameplate capacity of 265 kilowatts (kW), with a minimum hydraulic capacity of 90 cubic feet per second

(cfs)and a maximum of 330 cfs. The new proposed units will be Leffel type B and Leffel type F. The Leffel type B will have a nameplate capacity of 80 kW, with a minimum hydraulic capacity of 35 cfs and a maximum of 100 cfs. The Leffel type F will have a nameplate capacity of 185 kW, with a minimum hydraulic capacity of 90 cfs and a maximum of 230 cfs. Combined, the two proposed units will have the same nameplate capacity (265 kW) and maximum hydraulic capacity (330 cfs) as the current unit. The exemptee states the proposed units will allow a greater operating range and will eliminate wide fluctuations in upstream water levels. The exemptee has consulted and received concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the proposed change as indicated by letters dated March 11, 2005, and March 15, 2005, respectively. l. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's 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. 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, call 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. 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 (p-9974-055). 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. 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 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. 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1833 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PL04-3-000] Natural Gas Interchangeability; Notice of Technical Conference April 13, 2005. On February 28, 2005, the Natural Gas Council

(NGC)filed two reports in the captioned docket: *White Paper on Liquid Hydrocarbon Drop Out in Natural Gas Infrastructure and White Paper on Natural Gas Interchangeability and Non-Combustion End Use.* Representatives of the NGC summarized the reports at the Commission's March 2, 2005 open meeting. Subsequently, the Commission received a number of written comments on the reports. The Commission posted the reports on its website at *http://www.ferc.gov* , and the public comments are also available on the Commission's Web site under the eLibrary system. The Commission will hold a technical conference on May 17, 2005, to consider further comments on the NGC reports and recommendations for Commission action on natural gas quality and liquefied natural gas interchangeability issues. The conference will be held at the offices of the Commission at 888 First Street, NE., in Washington, DC. beginning at 9:30 a.m. (e.s.t.) in Hearing Room 1. An overflow room will be available to accommodate expected meeting attendance. For further information about the conference, please contact Andrea Hilliard at

(202)502-8288 or e-mail *andrea.hilliard@ferc.gov* , Ed Murrell at

(202)502-8703 or e-mail ed.murrell@ferc.gov and Joseph Caramanica at

(202)502-8095 or e-mail *joseph.caramanica@ferc.gov* ). An agenda detailing the matters to be addressed and identifying speakers will be issued in the near future. In addition to direct presentations, the Commission will provide an open forum that will give all interested individuals an opportunity to respond to the presentations or present other views on the issues discussed. The Commission intends to use the reports, written comments and presentations at the technical conference to form its decisions as to how it should address issues of natural gas quality and natural gas interchangeability. Capitol Connection will offer the opportunity for remote listening and viewing of the conference. It may be available for a fee, live or over the Internet, via C-Band 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. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5-1832 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EDOCKET: ORD-2005-0015; FRL-7901-1] Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—Spring 2005 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of an Executive Committee meeting (via conference call) of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC). The conference call will focus on reviewing a draft report of the BOSC Ecological Research Subcommittee. DATES: The conference call will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., eastern time, and may adjourn early if all business is finished. Written comments, and requests for the draft agenda or for making oral presentations during the call will be accepted up to 1 business day before the conference call date. ADDRESSES: Participation in the conference call will be by teleconference only—meeting rooms will not be used. Members of the public may obtain the call-in number and access code for the calls from Lorelei Kowalski, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Document Availability Any member of the public interested in receiving a draft BOSC agenda or making an oral presentation during the meeting may contact Ms. Lorelei Kowalski, Designated Federal Officer, whose contact information is listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. In general, each individual making an oral presentation will be limited to a total of three minutes. The draft agenda can be viewed through EDOCKET, as provided in Unit I.A. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Submitting Comments Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.B. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lorelei Kowalski, Designated Federal Officer, via telephone/voice mail at

(202)564-3408, via e-mail at *kowalski.lorelei@epa.gov* , or by mail at Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Mail Code 8104-R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information The purpose of this conference call is to review, discuss, and potentially approve a draft report prepared by the BOSC Ecological Research Subcommittee. Proposed agenda items for the conference call include, but are not limited to: discussion of the Subcommittee's draft responses to the charge questions, and general report content. The meeting is open to the public. Information on Services for the Handicapped: Individuals requiring special accommodations at this meeting should contact Lorelei Kowalski, Designated Federal Officer, at

(202)564-3408, at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made to facilitate their participation. A. How Can I Get Copies of Related Information ? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0015. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Documents in the official public docket are listed in the index in EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EDOCKET. Documents may be available either electronically or in hard copy. Electronic documents may be viewed through EDOCKET. Hard copy of the draft agenda may be viewed at the Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting—Spring 2005 Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is

(202)566-1744, and the telephone number for the ORD Docket is

(202)566-1752. 2. Electronic Access. You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the **Federal Register** listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/* . An electronic version of the public docket is available through EDOCKET. You may use EDOCKET at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket/* to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the appropriate docket identification number. For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, confidential business information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the Docket will be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. B. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments? You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. 1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. i. EDOCKET. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. Go directly to EDOCKET at *http://www.epa.gov/edocket* , and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. To access EPA's electronic public docket from the EPA Internet Home Page, *http://www.epa.gov* , select “Information Sources,” “Dockets,” and “EDOCKET.” Once in the system, select “search,” and then key in Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0015. The system is an anonymous access system, which means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to *ORD.Docket@epa.gov* , Attention Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0015. In contrast to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an anonymous access system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to the docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket. iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.B.2. These electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 2. By Mail. Send your comments to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ORD Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0015. 3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Room B102, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket ID No. ORD-2005-0015 (note: this is not a mailing address). Such deliveries are only accepted during the docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.A.1. Dated: April 12, 2005. Jeffery T. Morris, Associate Director, Office of Science Policy. [FR Doc. 05-7804 Filed 4-18-05; 8:45 am]

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