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BILLING CODE 4000-01-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC06-500-000; FERC-500] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension March 23, 2006. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp* ) or from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing.

For paper filings, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC06-500-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing”, and then follow the instructions for each screen.

First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-500 “Application for License/Relicense for Water Projects With More Than 5 MW Capacity” (OMB No. 1902-0058) consists of the filing requirements as defined in 18 CFR Sections 4.32, 4.38, 4.40-41, 4.50-51, 4.61, 4.71, 4.93, 4.107-108, 4.201-202, 16.1, 16.10, 16.20, 292.203 and 292.208. The information collected under the requirements of FERC-500 is used by the Commission to determine the broad impact of a hydropower license application. In deciding whether to issue a license, the Commission gives equal consideration to full range of licensing purposes related to the potential value of a stream or river. Among these purposes are: Hydroelectric development; energy conservation; fish and wildlife resources; including their spawning grounds and habitat; visual resources; cultural resources; recreational opportunities; other aspects of environmental quality; irrigation; flood control and water supply. Submission of the information is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Power Act in order for the Commission to make the required finding that the proposal is economically sound and is best adapted to a comprehensive plan for improving/developing a waterway or waterways. Under Part I of the Federal Power Act (FPA), (16 U.S.C. sections 791a *et seq.* ), the Commission has the authority to issue licenses for hydroelectric projects on the waters over which Congress has jurisdiction. The Electric Consumers Protection Act (Pub. L. 99-495, 100 Stat. 1243) provides the Commission with the responsibility of issuing licenses for nonfederal hydroelectric plants. ECPA also amended the language of the FPA concerning environmental issues to ensure environmental quality. In Order No. 2002 (68 FR 51070, August 25, 2003; *FERC Statutes and Regulations* ¶31,150 at p. 30,688) the Commission revised its regulations to create a new licensing process in which a potential license applicant's pre-filing consultation and the Commission's scoping process pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321) are conducted concurrently rather than sequentially. The Commission estimated that if an applicant chooses to use the new licensing process, this could result in a reduction of 30% from the traditional licensing process. The reporting burden related to Order No. 2002 would be on average 32,200 hours as opposed to 46,000 hours per respondent in the traditional licensing process or 39,000 hours for the alternative licensing process. It has been nearly three years since Order No. 2002 was issued and applicants have experienced the opportunity to gain the benefits from the revised licensing process. In particular, applicants have benefited from

(a)increased public participation in pre-filing consultation;

(b)increased assistance from Commission staff to the potential applicant and stakeholders during the development of a license application;

(c)development by the potential applicant of a Commission-approved study plan;

(d)elimination of the need for post-application study requests;

(e)issuance of public schedules and enforcement of deadlines;

(f)better coordination between the Commission's processes, including the NEPA document preparation, and those of Federal and state agencies and Indian tribes with authority to require conditions for Commission-issued licenses. It is for these reasons, that the Commission will use the estimates projected in the table below. The information collected is needed to evaluate license application pursuant to the comprehensive development standard of FPA sections 4(e) and 10(a)(1), to consider the comprehensive development analysis of certain factors with respect to the new license set forth in section 15, and to comply with NEPA, Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. section 1531 *et seq.* ) and the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. section 470 *et seq.* ). Commission staff conducts a systematic review of the prepared application with supplemental documentation provided by the solicitation of comments from other agencies and the public. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually

(1)Number of responses per respondent

(2)Average burden hours per response

(3)Total annual burden hours

(1)×

(2)×

(3)13 1 35,620 15,744,040 Estimated cost burden to respondents is $62,430,000. ($7,800,000 (traditional process) + $17,600,000 (alternative process) + $37,030,000 (integrated process). These costs were determined by the percentage of applicants that would be using each of these processes. Annualized costs per project $2,600,000 (traditional); $2,200,000 (alternative licensing) and $1,610,000 (integrated licensing). The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;

(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;

(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and

(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities, which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; *e.g.,* permitting electronic submission of responses. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4591 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC06-714-000; FERC Form 714] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension March 23, 2006. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due May 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp* ) or from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC06-714-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* and click on “Make an E-filing”, and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

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

(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at

(202)502-8415, by fax at

(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC Form-714 “Annual Electric Control and Planning Area Report” (OMB No. 1902-0140, expiration date October 31, 2006) is used by the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in implementing the statutory provisions of sections 202, 207, 210, 211-213 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as amended (49 Stat. 838; 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r) and particularly sections 304-309 and 311, as well as Energy Policy Act sections 1211, 1221, 1231, 1241 and 1242. The Commission implements the Form 714 filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)under 18 CFR section 141.51. Through FERC Form 714, the Commission gathers electric transmission system operating and planning information, from control area operations and from utilities charged with resource planning and demand forecasting for planning areas that have an annual peak demand greater than 200 megawatts. This information is used in evaluating transmission system reliability and performance, wholesale rate investigations, and wholesale market under emerging competitive forces. *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually

(1)Number of responses per respondent

(2)Average burden hours per response

(3)Total annual burden hours (1)×(2)×(3) 215 1 50 10,750 The estimated total annual cost to respondents is $606,347. (10,750 burden hours/2080 work hours per year × $117,321 annual average salary per employee). The estimated annual cost per respondent is $2,820. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:

(1)Reviewing instructions;

(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;

(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;

(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;

(5)searching data sources;

(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and

(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology *e.g.,* permitting electronic submission of responses. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4592 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05-849-003] California Independent System Operator Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing March 23, 2006. Take notice that on March 16, 2006, the California Independent System Operator Corporation tendered for filing in compliance with Commission Order issued June 22, 2005, Amendment No. 68 that allows generators operating under the ISO tariff to self-supply their Station Power requirements from either on-site or remote supply. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible 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 6, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4590 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP03-41-003] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Filing March 23, 2006. Take notice that on March 15, 2006, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (Dominion), 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, filed an abbreviated application pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Part 157 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, seeking to clarify the nameplate horsepower ratings for the turbine engine/compressor units at Mockingbird Hill and Quantico compressor stations in Wetzel County, West Virginia and Fauquier County, Virginia, respectively. 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. On September 11, 2003, the Commission issued a certificate in Docket No. CP03-41-000 authorizing Dominion to construct, install, own, operate, and maintain the Mockingbird Hill compressor station with a 5,000 nominal horsepower

(HP)turbine engine/compressor unit; and the Quantico compressor station with a 6,000 nominal HP turbine engine/compressor unit. In the September 11, 2003 application, Dominion proposed to refurbish and install the units from Dominion's existing Crayne compressor station, at Mockingbird Hill and Quantico. After refurbishing, the units have the nameplate HP ratings of 5,800 HP and 6,100 HP, respectively. Dominion does not request an increase in capacity, or any other certificated level. The units were placed in service on November 1, 2004. Any questions regarding the application are to be directed to Matthew R. Bley, Manager, Gas Transmission Certificates, Dominion Transmission, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219; phone number

(804)819-2877. Any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, 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. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper, see, 18 CFR 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4594 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP04-365-002] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff March 24, 2006. Take notice that on March 22, 2006, Dominion Transmission, Inc.

(DTI)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective the later of April 1, 2006, or the commencement date of incremental storage services offered as part of its Northeast Storage Project: Fifth Revised Sheet No. 36 First Revised Sheet No. 36A Original Sheet No. 41 Sheet Nos. 42-99 The proposed changes would increase revenues from jurisdictional incremental storage service by approximately $2 million based on the 12-month period ending March 31, 2007, as adjusted. 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4655 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR06-6-000 and Enbridge Offshore Facilities, LLC] Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order March 24, 2006. Take notice that on March 17, 2006, Enbridge Offshore Facilities, LLC (Enbridge) filed in Docket No. OR06-6-000, a petition for declaratory order, pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.207(a)(2)). Enbridge requests that the Commission issue an expedited decision on this petition no later than mid-June 2006. Enbridge states that it is planning to construct a 20-inch diameter, 26-mile crude oil pipeline Enbridge Oil Pipeline from production facilities servicing the Neptune oil field in the Atwater Valley area approximately 170 miles south of New Orleans, Louisiana in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, to Caesar Oil Pipeline. Enbridge Oil Pipeline is expected to commence service in 2007. Enbridge Oil Pipeline will also be available to serve fields to be developed in the future in the western Atwater Valley and eastern Green Canyon areas. Enbridge states that the Enbridge Oil Pipeline will function in effect as an extension of Caesar Oil Pipeline. The Commission has approved contract carriage on Caesar Oil Pipeline, 1 and Caesar Oil Pipeline has entered into transportation agreements with producers in the Neptune Field under which Caesar Oil Pipeline has agreed to transport up to 60,000 barrels of oil per day from the Neptune Field on contract carriage terms. Enbridge asserts that if those shippers and others who may ship on Enbridge Oil Pipeline in the future are to be assured that they can take advantage of their full contract rights to ship on Caesar Oil Pipeline, they must also be able to contract for rights to ship on Enbridge Oil Pipeline. Without such complementary contractual rights to ship on Enbridge Oil Pipeline, shippers will be concerned about the possibility that common-carrier type pro rata allocation might be required on Enbridge Oil Pipeline under the provisions of 43 U.S.C. 1334(e)-(f) (2004). This would create a mismatch between the capacity for which shippers have contracted on Caesar Oil Pipeline and the capacity to which they have access on Enbridge Oil Pipeline to transport their oil to Caesar Oil Pipeline. 1 Caesar Oil Pipeline, 102 FERC ¶ 61,339 at PP 1, 37-38 (2003). Enbridge is concerned that in the absence of the declaratory order that it seeks, the potential for common-carrier type pro rata allocation on Enbridge Oil Pipeline will

(1)result in shippers refusing to transport volumes on Enbridge Oil Pipeline due to such shippers' concern that they will be prevented from tendering their contracted-for volumes to Caesar Oil Pipeline, and

(2)encourage shippers to build their own isolated, duplicative pipeline capacity as insurance against having to restrict production from their fields as a result of prorationing on Enbridge Oil Pipeline. Enbridge maintains that such uncertainty and unnecessary expense would discourage development of oil production and construction of efficient large-scale pipelines in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Accordingly, Enbridge seeks the following: A Commission declaration that Enbridge Oil Pipeline will be authorized to function as a contract carrier, hold on open season, enter into long-term transportation contracts reflecting contract carriage principles, give those contracts precedence in allocating capacity, and contract for capacity that remains available after the open season closes on a first-come, first-served basis, consistent with the Commission's ruling in Caesar Oil Pipeline, 102 FERC ¶ 61,339, at PP 1, 37 (2003). 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 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 13, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4645 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP05-32-002] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Amendment March 23, 2006. Take notice that on March 16, 2006, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest), 295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158, filed in Docket No. CP05-32-002, an application pursuant to sections 7(b) and

(c)of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)to amend the certificate of public convenience and necessity that was issued for its Capacity Replacement Project by Commission order dated September 13, 2005 in Docket Nos. CP05-32-001 and CP05-32-001, all as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Specifically, Northwest requests that the Commission authorize minor scope changes for its Capacity Replacement Project, including:

(i)Abandonment by removal of three additional segments of 26-inch diameter pipeline, totaling 0.20 miles;

(ii)abandonment of related connection facilities at eight additional locations, elimination of such abandonments at seven previously authorized locations, and correction of the abandonment descriptions for two previously authorized locations; and

(iii)the elimination of a previously authorized 30-inch diameter valve on Northwest's existing 30-inch diameter mainline. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Gary K. Kotter, Manager, Certificates and Tariffs-3C1, Northwest Pipeline Corporation, P.O. Box 58900, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0900, at

(801)584-7117 or fax

(801)584-7764. 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 stated below, 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. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors 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 commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors 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. 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. *Comment Date:* April 13, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4589 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL06-62-000] H-P Energy Resources, LLC, Complainant v. PJM Interconnection, LLC, Respondent, Notice of Complaint March 24, 2006. Take notice that on March 23, 2006, H-P Energy Resources, LLC (Energy Resources), pursuant to sections 206 and 306 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824e and 825e, and sections 206 and 212 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures, 18 CFR 385.206 and 385.212, filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, LLC

(PJM)alleging that, in contravention of PJM's Open Access Transmission Tariff, PJM has failed to provide an appropriate quantity of Incremental Auction Revenue Rights for a merchant transmission project on the Bedington-Black Oak circuit. Energy Resources certifies that a copy of the complaint has been served on PJM. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainant. 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 April 12, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4644 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 March 23, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-2559-004; ER01-1071-005; ER02-669-005; ER02-2018-005; ER01-2074-005; ER98-2494-009; ER02-1903-004; ER03-179-005; ER02-1838-005; ER02-2120-003; ER03-155-004; ER02-2166-004. *Applicants:* Backbone Mountain Windpower LLC; Badger Windpower, LLC, Bayswater Peaking Facility, LLC; Blythe Energy, LLC; Calhoun Power Company I, LLC; ESI Vansycle Partners, L.P.; FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P.; FPL Energy New Mexico Wind, LLC; FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC; FPLE Rhode Island State Energy, L.P.; High Winds, LLC; Pennsylvania Windfarms, Inc. *Description:* FPL Energy Affiliates amends their June 17, 2005 compliance filing pursuant to FERC's May 25, 2005 Order. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0044. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-746-000; EL00-95-081; EL00-98-069. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corp. submits its Twenty-Sixth Status Report on Re-Run Activity re San Diego Gas & Electric Co. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060320-0064. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-564-001. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp, submits changes to the Original Sheet 16 of the Agreement filed on January 27, 2006 with the Village of Shiloh, OH. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0031. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-587-001. *Applicants:* Interstate Power and Light Company. *Description:* Interstate Power and Light Co. submits Substitute Sheets Nos. 1 through 17 of its RES-5 tariff. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0032. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-614-001. *Applicants:* Western Electricity Coordinating Council. *Description:* Western Electricity Coordinating Council submits its FERC Electric Rate Schedule No. 1, in compliance with FERC's March 6, 2006 Order. *Filed Date:* March 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0001. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-732-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Co. submits a proposed Joint Investment and Ownership Agreement for Quad Cities West Flowgate Upgrades. *Filed Date:* March 15, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060317-0270. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-734-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits an unexecuted Large Generator Interconnection Agreement among FPL Energy Green Lake Wind, LLC and American Transmission Co., LLC. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0038. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-735-000. *Applicants:* Auburndale Power Partners, L.P. *Description:* Auburndale Power Partners L.P. petitions the Commission for order accepting market-based rate schedule and granting waivers and blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0039. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-736-000. *Applicants:* Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company. *Description:* Petition of Midway Sunset Cogeneration Co. petitions the Commission for order accepting market-based rate schedule and granting waivers and blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0040. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-737-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Co. submits First Rev. Sheet Nos. 1, 3, 11, and 13 and Original Sheet Nos. 33a-33h to First Rev. FERC Rate Schedule 19 which is an Interconection Agreement with Central Iowa Power Coop. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0041. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-738-000; ER06-739-000. *Applicants:* Cogen Technologies Linden Venture, L.P.; East Coast Power Linden holding L.L.C. *Description:* Cogen Technologies Linden Venture, L.P. and East Coast Power Linden Holding L.L.C. petition the Commission for order accepting market-based rate schedules and granting waivers and blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* March 17, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060321-0042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 7, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-741-000; ER06-742-000. *Applicants:* KIAC Partners; Nissequogue Cogen Partners. *Description:* KIAC Partners and Nissequogue Cogen submit proposed market-based rate schedules. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0155. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-743-000. *Applicants:* Air Liquide Large Industries US LP. *Description:* Air Liquide Large Industries US, LP submits an application to make wholesale sales of energy and capacity and ancillary services at negotiated market based rates. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0171. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-744-000. *Applicants:* Sabine Cogen, LP. *Description:* Sabine Cogen, LP submits application for authorization to make wholesale sales of energy and capacity and ancillary services at negotiated, market-based rates. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0170. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-745-000. *Applicants:* MASSPOWER. *Description:* MASSPOWER submits an application for authorization to make market-based wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0156. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-746-000. *Applicants:* Equilon Enterprises LLC. *Description:* Equilon Enterprises, LLC dba Shell Oil Products US submits its proposed market-based rate tariff for its qualifying cogeneration facility located at Los Angeles, CA. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0151. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-747-000. *Applicants:* Equilon Enterprises LLC. *Description:* Equilon Enterprises, LLC dba Shell Oil Products US submits its proposed market-based rate tariff for its qualifying cogeneration facility located at Martinez, CA. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0152. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-748-000. *Applicants:* Shell Chemical LP. *Description:* Shell Chemical LP submits its proposed market-based rate tariff for its qualifying cogeneration facility located at Geismar, LA. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0158. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-749-000; ER06-750-000; ER05-751-000; ER06-752-000; ER06-753-000; ER06-754-000. *Applicants:* Carville Energy LLC; Morgan Energy Center, LLC; Columbia Energy LLC; Pine Bluff Energy, LLC; CPN Pryor Funding Corporation; Auburndale Power Partners, L.P. *Description:* Carville Energy LLC, et al. submits proposed market based rate schedules. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0153. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-755-000; ER06-756-000. *Applicants:* Calpine Gilroy Cogen, L.P.; Los Medanos Energy Center LLC. *Description:* Calpine Gilroy Cogen, LP & Los Medanos Energy Center, LLC submit proposed market-based rate schedules for qualifying facilities. *Filed Date:* March 16, 2006. *Accession Number:* 20060322-0154. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings 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) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. 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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4596 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EF06-4011-000, et al.] Southwestern Power Administration, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings March 22, 2006. The following filings have been made with the Commission. The filings are listed in ascending order within each docket classification. 1. Southwestern Power Administration [Docket No. EF06-4011-000] Take notice that on February 3, 2006, the Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy, pursuant to the authority vested on the Deputy Secretary by Delegation Order Nos. 00-037.00, effective December 6, 2001, and 00.001-00B, effective July 28, 2005, submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for confirmation and approval on a final basis, the following Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) Integrated System Rate Schedule for the period February 1, 2006, through September 30, 2009. Rate Schedule P-05, Wholesale Rates for Hydro Peaking Power. Rate Schedule NFTS-05, Wholesale Rates for Non-Federal Transmission/Interconnection Facilities Service. Rate Schedule EE-05, Wholesale Rate for Excess Energy. The document submitted by the Deputy Secretary states that the System Rates will increase the annual revenue from $124,325,100 to $133,342,029 primarily to recover increased expenditures in operation and maintenance (O&M) and investment. In addition, the proposed rate schedule indicates the need for an annual increase of $227,100 in revenues received through the Purchased Power Adder to recover increased purchased energy costs. The proposal also includes a continuation of the Administrator's Discretionary Purchased Power Adder Adjustment, to adjust the purchased power adder annually up to $0.0011 per kilowatthour annually. The adder will be $0.0029 per kWh beginning February 1, 2006. *Comment Date:* April 3, 2006. 2. Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company [Docket No. EL06-59-000] Take notice that on March 17, 2006, Midway Sunset Cogeneration Company

(MSCC)filed with the Commission a Petition for Declaratory Order and Request for Expedited Consideration pursuant to Rule 207 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.207 (2005). *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 17, 2006. 3. Indeck Energy Services of Silver Springs, Inc. [Docket No. ER06-740-000] Take notice that on March 10, 2006, Indeck Energy Services of Silver Springs, Inc. tendered for filing an application for market-based rate authority. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2006. 4. BayCorp Holdings, Ltd. [Docket No. PH06-30-000] Take notice that on March 17, 2006, BayCorp Holdings, Ltd. filed a notice pursuant to 18 CFR 366.4(b)(1) claiming exemption from the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 pursuant to 18 CFR 366.3(a) and 18 CFR 366.3(b). *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7, 2006. 5. UniSource Energy Corporation; UniSource Energy Services, Inc. [Docket No. PH06-31-000] Take notice that on March 16, 2006 UniSource Energy Corporation and UniSource Energy Services, Inc. (collectively, Applicants) submitted for filing a FERC-65B Waiver Notification. Applicants state that on August 1, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission granted UniSource Energy Corporation in conjunction with its acquisition of the Arizona electric and gas utility assets of Citizens Communications Company exemptions under section 3(a)(1) from all provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 6, 2006. 6. Windpower Partners 1993, L.P. [Docket No. QF85-561-005] Take notice that on March 17, 2006, Windpower Partners 1993, L.P. submitted a notice of self-recertification to inform the Commission of ownership changes to occur on or after March 20, 2006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7, 2006. 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, 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. On or before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4597 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 March 24, 2006. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings. *Docket Numbers: ER06-255-002.* *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc submits a Large Generator Interconnection Agreement among FirstEnergy Generation Corp and American Transmission System, Inc. *Filed Date: 03/15/2006.* *Accession Number: 20060324-0039.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 05, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-757-000.* *Applicants:* Eastman Cogeneration L.P. *Description:* Application for blanket authorization, certain waivers and order approving rate schedule on behalf of Eastman Cogeneration, LP. *Filed Date:* 03/16/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0017.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 06, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-758-000.* *Applicants:* Chambers Cogeneration, Limited Partnership. *Description:* Petition of Chambers Cogeneration, LP for order accepting market-based rate schedule for filing and granting waivers of blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* 03/16/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0018.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 06, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-759-000.* *Applicants:* Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P. *Description:* Petition of Selkirk Cogen Partners, LP for order accepting market-based rate schedule for filing and granting waivers and blanket approvals. *Filed Date:* 03/16/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0019.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 06, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-760-000.* *Applicants:* North American Energy Credit and Clearing—Risk Management LLC. *Description:* North American Energy Credit & Clearing—Risk Management LLC submits its petition for acceptance of initial rate schedule, waivers and blanket authority. *Filed Date:* 03/15/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0020.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 05, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-761-000.* *Applicants:* Rumford Paper Company. *Description:* Rumford Paper Company submits its Petition for Market-Based Rate Authority and Acceptance of Initial Rate Schedule. *Filed Date:* 03/16/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0022.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 06, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-764-000.* *Applicants:* The Premcor Refining Group Inc. *Description:* The Premcor Refining Group, Inc., submitted an application for market-based authorization and request for waivers and blanket authorizations. *Filed Date:* 03/16/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0024.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 06, 2006. *Docket Numbers: ER06-769-000.* *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator Inc submits revisions to its OATT and its Market Administration and Control Area Services Tariff. *Filed Date:* 03/17/2006. *Accession Number: 20060324-0050.* *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 07, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings 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) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. 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. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. 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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4656 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2071-013; Project No. 2111-018; Project No. 935-053; Project No. 2213-011 Washington] PacifiCorp, Cowlitz PUD; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Lewis River Projects March 24, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Lewis River Projects (Yale, FERC No. 2071; Merwin, FERC No. 935; Swift No. 1, FERC No. 2111; and Swift No. 2, FERC No. 2213), located on the North Fork Lewis River in Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania Counties, Washington and has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (final EIS) for the project. The projects occupy 522.69 acres of Bureau of Land Management

(BLM)and Forest Service land: the Yale Project occupies 84.00 acres of BLM land, the Swift No. 1 Project occupies 63.25 acres of BLM land and 229.00 acres of Forest Service land, the Merwin Project occupies 142.65 acres of BLM land, and the Swift No. 2 Project occupies 3.79 acres of Forest Service land. The final EIS contains staff evaluations of the applicant's proposal and the alternatives for relicensing the Lewis River Projects. The final EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. A copy of the final EIS is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Branch, Room 2A, located at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The final EIS also may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. For further information, contact Ann-Ariel Vecchio at

(202)502-6351 or at *ann-ariel.vecchio@ferc.gov.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4648 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 516-417] South Carolina Electric & Gas Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment March 23, 2006. A draft environmental assessment

(EA)is available for public review. The draft EA analyzes the environmental impacts of an application for non-project use of project lands and waters filed for the Saluda Project. The project is located on Lake Murray in Lexington County, South Carolina. The draft EA was written by staff in the Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and 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 documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

(202)502-8659. Anyone may file comments on the draft EA. The public as well as federal and state resource agencies are encouraged to provide comments. All written comments must be filed within 30 days of the issuance date of this notice shown above. Send an original and eight copies of all comments marked with the project number, P-516-417, to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call Shana High at

(202)502-8674. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4588 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-16-000] Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, L.L.C.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues March 24, 2006. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental impact statement

(EIS)for the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project proposed in southwest Louisiana by Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline, L.L.C. This notice describes the proposed project, the EIS process and how the public can participate in our 1 analysis. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this proposed project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Summary of the Proposed Project Kinder Morgan proposes to construct, operate and maintain approximately 133 miles of natural gas pipeline in Cameron, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Acadia and Evangeline Parishes, Louisiana. According to Kinder Morgan, the purpose of this project is to provide an additional source of long-term, competitively priced natural gas from the Sabine Pass Liquefied Natural Gas

(LNG)Terminal to intrastate and interstate natural gas markets. Kinder Morgan has stated that this project is necessary to help meet the growing imbalance between national supply and demand. Specifically, Kinder Morgan is proposing to construct, operate and maintain: • 130 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline beginning within the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal in Cameron Parish and extending northward and easterly through Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis and Acadia Parishes until it connects with an existing Columbia Gulf Transmission interstate pipeline in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. • 1 mile of 36-inch-diameter bi-directional pipeline beginning within the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal and extending northward until it connects with the existing Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America pipeline approximately one mile north of the LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. • 2.2 miles of 24-inch-diameter pipeline extending eastwardly from approximately Milepost 109 of the 130-mile leg described above until it connects with the existing Florida Gas Transmission Company's Compressor Station #7 near the town of Williams in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. • Associated mainline block valves, metering, tie-in and pigging facilities. The Kinder Morgan Pipeline would deliver approximately 3.4 million decatherms

(Dth)of natural gas per day and would connect with fourteen intrastate and interstate pipeline facilities. No compressor stations would be included as part of the project. A general location of the proposed pipeline is provided in Appendix 1. 2 Land Requirements Kinder Morgan is proposing that construction of the 42-inch-diameter and 36-inch-diameter pipelines would require between 85-130 feet of construction right-of-way (ROW). Construction of the 24-inch-diameter pipeline would require the use of 75-95 feet of construction ROW. Temporary work spaces

(TWS)would also be required for construction of the proposed project. The size of construction ROW and TWS required for construction would vary depending on land type and construction method. Approximately 1,600 acres of land would be temporarily affected by construction of the proposed project. In addition, during construction additional lands would also be temporarily affected by pipeline storage yards, contractor staging areas, temporary work spaces and access roads. 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the Public Participation section of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to Kinder Morgan. Kinder Morgan proposes that 50 feet of permanent ROW would be necessary for all three pipeline segments. Approximately 800 acres of land would be permanently affected by operation of the proposed project. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a Kinder Morgan representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate and maintain the proposed project facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. The EIS Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from the approval of an interstate natural gas pipeline. The FERC will use the EIS to assess the environmental impact that could result if the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project is authorized under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals under consideration by 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. With this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff is requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. Please note that the scoping period will close on April 24, 2006. 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; • Wetlands and vegetation; • Fish and wildlife; • Threatened and endangered species; • Land use, recreation and visual resources; • Air quality and noise; • Cultural resources; • Socioeconomics; • Reliability and safety; and • Cumulative impacts. In the EIS, we will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on affected resources. 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; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC'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. We will consider all comments on the final EIS before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the Public Participation section of this notice. Although no formal application has been filed, the FERC staff has already initiated its NEPA review under its 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 this notice, we are asking Federal, State and local governmental agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for 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 send a letter expressing that interest and expected level of involvement to the Secretary of the Commission at the address provided in the public participation section of this notice. Currently Identified Environmental Issues The EIS will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed project. We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the project site and the facility information provided by Kinder Morgan. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • Potential impacts to Sabine Lake, including oyster reefs. • Potential impacts to perennial and intermittent waterbodies, including waterbodies with Federal and/or State designations. • Evaluation of temporary and permanent impacts on wetlands and development of appropriate mitigation. • Potential impacts to fish and wildlife habitat, including the potential for impacts to federally and state-listed threatened and endangered species, as well as the potential for impacts to wildlife refuges. • Potential impacts to existing land uses, including residences, agricultural and managed forested lands. • Potential impacts and potential benefits of construction workforce on local housing, infrastructure, public services and economy. • Alternative alignments for the pipeline route, alternative construction methods and alternative sites for associated surface facilities, such as staging areas temporarily used during construction. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the proposed project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. 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. PF06-16-000 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before April 24, 2006. 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. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this Notice of Intent. For information on electronically filing comments, please see 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, as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can submit comments you will need to create a free account, which can be created on-line. Public scoping meetings are designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. The FERC is arranging and will announce plans for public scoping meetings in the vicinity of the proposed project before the close of the scoping period on April 24, 2006. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend these meetings and to present comments on the environmental issues they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of each meeting will be generated so that your comments will be accurately recorded. Once Kinder Morgan 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 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. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. If you received this notice, you are on the environmental mailing list for this project. If you do not want to send comments at this time, but still want to remain on our mailing list, please return the Information Request (Appendix 2). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. Availability of Additional Information Additional information about this project can be obtained by contacting the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC (3372). Additional information is also available on the Internet at *http://www.ferc.gov.* The “eLibrary link” on the FERC Web site provides access to documents submitted to and issued by the Commission, such as comments, orders, notices and rulemakings. Once on the FERC website, click on the “eLibrary link,” select “General Search” and in the “Docket Number” field enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits (PF06-16). When researching information be sure to select an appropriate date range. In addition, the FERC now offers a free e-mail service called eSubscription that 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. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* . 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. For assistance with the FERC Web site or with eSubscription, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. Kinder Morgan has also established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.kindermorgan.com/business/gas_pipelines/KMLP.* This Web site includes a description of the project, a map of the proposed pipeline route and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information or provide comments directly to Kinder Morgan at 1-877-751-7626 or by e-mail at *kmlpinfo@kindermorgan.com.* Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4643 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF06-14-000; COTP Savannah-06-04] Southern LNG, Inc. and Elba Express Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and U.S. Coast Guard Letter of Recommendation for the Proposed Elba III Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Comment Meetings March 24, 2006. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) are in the process of evaluating the Elba III Project planned by Southern LNG, Inc. and Elba Express Company, L.L.C., both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Southern Natural Gas Company (SNG). The project would consist of an expansion of SNG's existing onshore Elba Island Liquefied Natural Gas

(LNG)Import Terminal on the Savannah River in Georgia, and construction and operation of onshore natural gas pipeline and compressor facilities in various counties in Georgia and South Carolina. As a part of this evaluation, the FERC staff will prepare an environmental impact statement

(EIS)that will address the environmental impacts of the project. The Commission will use the EIS in its decision-making process to determine whether or not to authorize the project. The Coast Guard will assess the safety and security of the import terminal expansion portion of the project and issue a Letter of Recommendation. As described below, the FERC and the Coast Guard will hold public comment meetings to allow the public to provide input to these assessments. This Notice of Intent (Notice) explains the scoping process that will be used to gather information on the project from the public and interested agencies, and summarizes the Coast Guard's process. Your input will help identify the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS and in the Coast Guard's safety and security assessment. Please note that the scoping period for the project will close on April 24, 2006. The FERC will be the lead federal agency in the preparation of an EIS that will satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Two other federal agencies have already agreed to serve as cooperating agencies during preparation of the EIS: the Coast Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The COE (Savannah and Charleston Districts) has agreed to participate as a cooperating agency in the preparation of this EIS to satisfy its NEPA responsibilities under section 404 of the Clean Water Act and section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. In addition, we have invited the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service; the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to serve as cooperating agencies in the preparation of this EIS. With this Notice, we 1 are asking other Federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues in the project area to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of this EIS. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the planned project relative to their responsibilities. Agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in the **Public Participation** section of this Notice. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. Comments on the project may be submitted in written form or verbally. Instructions for the submission of written comments are provided in the *Public Participation* section of this Notice. In lieu of sending written comments, we invite you to attend the public scoping meetings that we have scheduled as follows: 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. Schedule and Locations for Public Meetings Date and time Location Monday, April 10, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center (Southburg Chateau Room), 301 Governor Truetlen Drive, Pooler, GA 31322; Phone:

(912)748-6464. Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Sylvania Recreation Building, 605 Millen Highway, Sylvania, GA 30467; Phone:

(912)863-2388. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Thomson High School Cafeteria, 1160 White Oak Road, Thomson, GA 30824; Phone:

(706)986-4200. Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Washington-Wilkes High School Cafeteria, 304 Gordon Street, Washington, GA 30673; Phone:

(706)678-2426. The scoping meeting in Pooler, Georgia, will be combined with the Coast Guard's public meeting regarding the safety and security of the import terminal expansion. At that meeting, the Coast Guard will discuss the process for assessing the suitability of the Savannah River to accommodate increased LNG carrier traffic, and the comprehensive review of the facility's operations manual, emergency response plan, and security plan. The Coast Guard's Letter of Recommendation process is further described below. This Notice is being sent to Federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; commentors and other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors, whose property may be used temporarily for project purposes, or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. We encourage government representatives to notify their constituents of this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. To ensure that your comments are considered, please follow the instructions in the *Public Participation* section below. If you are a landowner receiving this Notice, you may be contacted by an SNG representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed pipeline facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the pipeline portion of the project is approved by the FERC, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain to secure easements for the facilities. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with state law. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?” is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* . This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain for pipeline facilities and how to participate in the FERC's proceedings. Summary of the Planned Project Southern LNG, Inc. plans to construct and operate an expansion of its existing Elba Island LNG Import Terminal on the Savannah River in Georgia (Elba Terminal Expansion), and Elba Express Company, L.L.C. plans to construct and operate a natural gas transmission pipeline in Georgia and South Carolina (Elba Express Pipeline). The general location of the project is shown in appendix 1. Elba Terminal Expansion Southern LNG Inc. plans to construct and operate an expansion to its existing LNG import terminal on Elba Island near Savannah, in Chatham County, Georgia. The expansion would

(a)more than double the site's LNG storage capacity by adding 400,000 cubic meters (m 3 ) of new storage;

(b)substantially increase the facility's existing vaporization capacity;

(c)upgrade the terminal's send-out meter station to increase the natural gas send-out capacity of the facility by an additional 900 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd); and

(d)modify the terminal's LNG tanker berthing and unloading facilities to accommodate larger tankers and provide faster and simultaneous unloading of two LNG tankers. All of the planned facilities would be located entirely within the existing 190-acre facility site on Elba Island. The LNG terminal expansion would be constructed in two phases, A and B. Phase A would be completed as early as January 2010 and would include the following facilities: a. One new 200,000 m 3 LNG storage tank, one associated boil-off gas condenser, and three boil-off gas compressors; b. Three submerged combustion vaporizers, each with a peak capacity of 180 MMcfd, providing an incremental peak send-out capacity of 540 MMcfd (or a total peak send-out capacity of 1,755 MMcfd for the full facility at the completion of phase A); and c. Modifications to the unloading docks to accommodate new, larger LNG tankers and to allow simultaneous unloading of two LNG tankers. The modifications to the dual berthing slip include: • Adding four mooring dolphins (two for each berth); • Dredging approximately 20,500 cubic yards of material from the slope at the back of the existing slip (and disposing of dredged material into the existing spoil disposal area adjacent to the terminal); and • Installing a sheetpile bulkhead at the back of the slip. These modifications would allow the slip to accommodate larger LNG tankers with an approximate overall length of 345 meters

(m)(compared to the current 288 m), breadth of 55 m (compared to the current 49 m), design laden draft of 12.0 m (compared to the current 11.7 m), and displacement of 177,000 metric tons (compared to the current 128,000 metric tons). Phase B would be completed no later than December 2012 and would include the following facilities: a. One new 200,000 m 3 LNG storage tank; and b. Three submerged combustion vaporizers (two for service and one spare), each with a peak capacity of 180 MMcfd, providing an incremental peak send-out capacity of 360 MMcfd (or a total peak send-out capacity of 2,115 MMcfd for the full facility at the completion of phase B). Each of the two phases would include all necessary ancillary equipment including related pumps, piping, controls and appurtenances, and associated systems (electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, hazard detection, and fire protection) and buildings necessary to accommodate the associated tanks and vaporizer units. Southern LNG estimates that following the expansion, the terminal would receive LNG shipments about every 5 to 10 days, depending on natural gas demand and LNG carrier size. Elba Express Pipeline Elba Express Company, L.L.C. plans to construct and operate about 188 miles of new natural gas pipeline and appurtenant facilities in Georgia and South Carolina. The pipeline would be constructed in two phases, extending between an interconnection with SNG near Port Wentworth, Chatham County, Georgia on the southern end and an interconnection with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) in Anderson County, South Carolina on the northern end. The first phase is proposed to be placed in service as early as January 2010 with a design capacity of 945 MMcfd, and would consist of: a. The “Southern Segment,” which includes about 104.6 miles of 42-inch-diameter pipeline extending from Port Wentworth to the existing SNG Wrens Compressor Station (Wrens) in Jefferson County, Georgia (to be collocated with the existing SNG pipelines); and b. The “Northern Segment,” which includes about 83.8 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline extending from Wrens to interconnects with Transco in Hart County, Georgia, and Anderson County, South Carolina. The second phase would also involve construction and operation of a new compressor station of about 1,000 horsepower near Woodcliff, Screven County, Georgia, where SNG currently operates other aboveground facilities. The compressor station would increase the pipeline design capacity by 230 MMcfd to a total of 1,175 MMcfd, and is proposed to be placed in service no later than December 2012 (corresponding to the in-service date for Phase B of the Elba terminal expansion). Land Requirements for Construction Construction workspace for the Elba Terminal Expansion is undetermined at this time, but would be located entirely within the existing 190-acre facility site. SNG estimates that construction of the Elba Express Pipeline facilities would require about 1,600 acres of land, not including warehouses, staging areas, pipe storage yards, contractor yards, and access roads. The typical construction right-of-way for the Southern Segment would be 125 feet wide (for the 42-inch-diamter pipeline) and would overlap the existing SNG rights-of-way by varying widths based upon the existing right-of-way configuration. The typical construction right-of-way for the Northern Segment would be 110 feet wide (for the 36-inch-diameter pipeline) and, as currently planned, would not be located adjacent to existing rights-of-way. Temporary extra workspace would also be required outside the typical construction right-of-way at certain feature crossings ( *e.g.* , roads, railroads, waterbodies) and in areas requiring extensive topsoil segregation or special construction techniques. The construction and operation workspace at the compressor station would be on a 15-acre site and used for certain miscellaneous facilities ( *i.e.* , metering, mainline valves, pig launching and receiving equipment). This site would be primarily within, or adjacent to, the proposed right-of-way. Following construction, new permanent right-of-way would be required for the pipeline, compressor station, and miscellaneous facilities. Temporary workspace that is used outside existing rights-of-way would be restored and allowed to revert to its current use. The EIS Process NEPA requires the FERC to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action when it considers whether an LNG import terminal expansion or an interstate natural gas pipeline should be approved. The FERC will use the EIS to consider the environmental impacts that could result if it issues project authorizations to SNG under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EIS on the important environmental issues and reasonable alternatives. With this Notice, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS. All comments received will be considered during preparation of the EIS. In the EIS we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of the project. We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the planned project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on various resource areas. The EIS will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is consistent with the public interest. If it finds such, it will issue an order authorizing the project. 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; commentors; other interested parties; local libraries and newspapers; and the FERC'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 timely comments on the draft EIS and revise the document, as necessary, before issuing a final EIS. Although no formal application has been filed with the FERC, we have already initiated our NEPA review under the Commission's Pre-Filing Process. The purpose of the Pre-Filing Process is to encourage early involvement of interested stakeholders and to identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC. The Coast Guard, which will be responsible for reviewing the safety and security aspects of the planned terminal expansion and regulating safety and security if the project is approved, has initiated its review as well. Coast Guard Letter of Recommendation Process In accordance with the requirements of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 127.009 (33 CFR 127.009), the Coast Guard Captain of the Port

(COTP)Savannah is preparing a Letter of Recommendation as to the suitability of the Savannah River for a potential increase in LNG marine traffic. The Letter of Recommendation is in response to a Letter of Intent submitted by Southern LNG, Inc. to expand its LNG import terminal facility on Elba Island near Savannah, Georgia. The COTP Savannah is soliciting written comments and related material, and will hold a public meeting in conjunction with the FERC seeking comments, pertaining specifically to maritime safety and security aspects of the proposed LNG facility expansion. In preparation for issuance of a Letter of Recommendation and the completion of certain other regulatory mandates, the COTP Savannah will consider comments received from the public as input into a formalized risk assessment process. This process will assess the safety and security aspects of the facility, adjacent port areas, and navigable waterways. Background and Purpose In accordance with the requirements of 33 CFR 127.007, Southern LNG, Inc. submitted a Letter of Intent on January 12, 2006, to expand its LNG import facility on Elba Island near Savannah, Georgia. This portion of the overall project is referred to as the Elba III Terminal Expansion Project. Southern LNG, Inc.'s Elba Island facility is designed for marine receipt of LNG for storage, re-gasification, and delivery into the interstate natural gas pipeline network. The proposed expansion is described in the *Summary of Planned Project—LNG Terminal Expansion* section of this Notice. The Coast Guard exercises regulatory authority over LNG facilities which affect the safety and security of port areas and navigable waterways under Executive Order 10173, the Magnuson Act (50 U.S.C. 191), the Port and Waterways Safety Act of 1972, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1221 *et seq.* ) and the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C. 701). The Coast Guard is responsible for matters related to navigation safety, vessel engineering and safety standards, and all matters pertaining to the safety of facilities or equipment located in or adjacent to navigable waters up to the last valve immediately before the receiving tanks. The Coast Guard also has authority for LNG facility security plan review, approval, and compliance verification as provided in 33 CFR part 105, and recommendation for siting as it pertains to the management of vessel traffic in and around the LNG facility. Upon receipt of a Letter of Intent from an owner or operator intending to build or expand an LNG facility, the Coast Guard COTP conducts an analysis that results in a Letter of Recommendation issued to the owner or operator and to the state and local governments having jurisdiction, addressing the suitability of the waterway to accommodate an increase of LNG carrier traffic. Specifically, the Letter of Recommendation addresses the suitability of the waterway based on: • The physical location and layout of the facility and its berthing and mooring arrangements; • The LNG vessels characteristics and the frequency of LNG shipments to the facility; • Commercial, industrial, environmentally sensitive, and residential areas in and adjacent to the waterway used by LNG vessels en route to the facility; • Density and character of marine traffic on the waterway; • Bridge or other manmade obstructions in the waterway; • Depth of water; • Tidal range; • Natural hazards, including rocks and sandbars; • Underwater pipelines and cables; and • Distance of berthed LNG vessels from the channel, and the width of the channel. In addition, the Coast Guard will review and approve the updated facility operations manual and emergency response plan (33 CFR 127.019), as well as the updated facility security plan (33 CFR 105.410). The Coast Guard will also provide input to other Federal, state, and local government agencies reviewing the project. Under an interagency agreement, the Coast Guard will provide input to FERC—the lead Federal agency for authorizing the siting and construction of onshore LNG facilities—on the maritime safety and security aspects of the Elba III Terminal Expansion Project. To help FERC make sure that the EIS covers the Coast Guard's Letter of Recommendation and other actions under this proposal, the Coast Guard will serve as a cooperating agency. In order to complete a thorough analysis and fulfill the regulatory mandates cited above, the COTP Savannah will be conducting a formal risk assessment and evaluation of various safety and security aspects associated with the Elba III Terminal Expansion Project. This assessment will be accomplished through workshops focusing on waterways safety, port security, and consequence management, with involvement from a broad cross-section of government and port stakeholders with expertise in each of the respective areas. The workshops will be by invitation only, but comments received during the public comment period will be considered as input into the risk assessment process. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified issues that we think deserve attention based on attendance at SNG's Open House meetings, verbal comments and comment letters received thus far, a preliminary review of the project area, and information provided by SNG. This preliminary list of issues will be revised based on your comments and our continuing analyses. • Conversion of the planned pipeline right-of-way from private/commercial and forested land uses to pipeline easement, and associated economic impact; • Potential impacts on watersheds and associated wetlands, tributaries and streams, and sensitive aquatic and terrestrial wildlife; • Potential biological impacts from ballast water intake by the LNG carriers; • Potential impacts on federally listed threatened and endangered species; • Potential impacts on essential fish habitat; • Consistency with Georgia Coastal Zone Management program; • Potential impacts on air quality resulting from operation of the pipeline compressor station, expanded LNG terminal, and increased LNG carrier traffic; • Potential impacts of increased LNG carrier traffic and associated support vessels on other river users; • Potential impacts on cultural resources; • Risks associated with the transport and storage of LNG; • Alternative locations for the LNG terminal expansion and pipeline route alignment, respectively; and • Assessment of the cumulative effects of the project when combined with other past, present, or reasonably foreseeable future actions in the project area. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the planned project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EIS and considered by the Commission. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives (including alternative facility sites and pipeline routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impacts. In addition, the Coast Guard encourages you to submit written comments and related material pertaining specifically to marine safety and security aspects associated with the proposed LNG facility expansion. To maintain a single administrative record and public comment repository, all original written comments and related material associated with the Coast Guard's Letter of Recommendation process must be submitted to the FERC. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of your comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1, DG2E; • Reference Docket No. PF06-14-000 on the original and both copies; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before April 24, 2006. If you submit comments by mail, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments in response to this Notice. For information on electronically filing comments, please see 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 as well as information in 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account, which can be accomplished online. Comment letters received by the FERC regarding the Coast Guard's safety and security assessment and Letter of Recommendation will be forwarded to the Coast Guard. Although original written comments must be submitted to the FERC, you may submit an identical copy of your written comments to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah, 100 W. Oglethorpe, Savannah, GA 31401. Marine Safety Unit Savannah maintains a file for this Notice. Comments and material received will become part of this file and will be available for inspection and copying at Marine Safety Unit Savannah between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The Coast Guard's comment period will run concurrently with the FERC's 30-day public scoping period. The public scoping meetings (details provided above) are designed to provide another opportunity to offer comments on the proposed project. Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend the meetings and to present comments on the environmental issues that they believe should be addressed in the EIS. A transcript of each meeting will be generated so that your comments will be accurately recorded. To provide the public an opportunity to comment on the planned LNG facility expansion, the Coast Guard will hold a public meeting in conjunction with the FERC staff in Pooler, Georgia, on April 10, 2006. Organizations and members of the public may provide oral statements regarding the suitability of the Savannah River for an increase in LNG vessel traffic at the Pooler public meeting. In the interest of time and use of the public meeting facility, oral statements may be limited to five minutes (depending on the number of speakers). Persons wishing to make oral statements should notify the FERC when signing in at the meeting. Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or to the FERC as discussed above. When SNG formally files its application to site, construct, and operate its proposed project, the Commission will publish a Notice of Application in the **Federal Register** . The applicant will provide a copy of this notice to affected landowners within 3 days of its issuance. The Notice of Application will establish a deadline for interested parties to intervene in the proceeding. Because the Commission's Pre-Filing Process occurs before an application to begin a proceeding is officially filed, petitions to intervene during this process are premature and will not be accepted by the Commission. Environmental Mailing List and EIS Format If you do not wish to remain on the environmental mailing list to receive notices or the EIS for this planned project, please return the mailer attached as appendix 2. To reduce printing and mailing costs, the draft and final EIS will be issued in both compact disk (CD-ROM) and hard copy formats. The FERC strongly encourages the use of CD-ROM format in its publication of large documents. Thus, all recipients will automatically receive the EIS on CD-ROM. If you wish to receive a paper copy of the draft EIS instead of a CD-ROM, you must indicate that choice on the return mailer. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC

(3372)or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary” link. Click on the eLibrary link, select “General Search” and enter the project docket number excluding the last three digits ( *i.e.* , PF06-14) 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 by e-mail at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. If you have any questions about the Coast Guard's safety and security assessment or its Letter of Recommendation process, contact Lieutenant Andy Meyers or Charlie Johnson at Marine Safety Unit Savannah,

(912)652-4353 or

(912)652-4180 (fax). In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that 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. To register for this service, go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* 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, SNG has established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.elba3.com.* The Web site includes a description of the project, additional maps of the project area, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also request additional information or provide comments directly to SNG at

(800)793-4514. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4654 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2145-060] Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, WA (Chelan PUD); Notice of Settlement Agreement, Soliciting Comments, and New Procedural Schedule March 23, 2006. Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Final Comprehensive Settlement Agreement. b. *Project No.:* P-2145-060. c. *Date Filed:* March 20, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, Washington (Chelan PUD). e. *Name of Project:* Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project (Project). f. *Location:* On the mid-Columbia River, near the city of Wenatchee, in Chelan and Douglas Counties, Washington. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Rule 602 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. *Applicant Contact:* Gregg Carrington, Director of Hydro Services, 327 N. Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801,

(509)661-4178, *gregg@chelanpud.org.* i. *FERC Contact:* Kim A. Nguyen,

(202)502-6105, *kim.nguyen@ferc.gov.* j. The deadline for filing comments on the Settlement Agreement is 20 days from the date of this notice, or April 12, 2006. The deadline for filing reply comments is 30 days from the date of this notice, or April 24, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. k. Chelan PUD filed the settlement agreement on behalf of themselves and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Washington Department of Ecology, the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the City of Entiat, the Entiat Coalition, and Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. The purpose of the settlement agreement is to resolve among the signatories issues regarding the relicensing of the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project. The signatories have agreed that the settlement agreement is fair and reasonable and in the public interest. On behalf of the signatories, Chelan PUD requests that the Commission approve the settlement agreement and adopt it as part of a new license without material modification. l. A copy of the settlement agreement is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. m. We are modifying our processing schedule for the relicensing of the Project. The schedule given in our Notice on January 30, 2006 is replaced with the following schedule: *Target Date:* Issue Final Environmental Impact Statement July, 2006; Ready for Commission Action October, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4593 Filed 3-29-06; 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 March 24, 2006. 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:* Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company LLC filed the application for Project No. 12642-000 on January 25, 2006. Yadkin Hydropower LLC filed the application for Project No. 12651-000 on February 9, 2006. c. *Name of the Project:* W. Kerr Scott Hydroelectric Project. The project would be located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) existing W. Kerr Scott Dam. d. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. e. *Applicants Contacts:* For Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company: M. Clifford Phillips, Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company, 150 North Miller Road Suite 450C, Failawn, Ohio 44333, phone (330)-869-8151. For Yadkin Hydropower LCC: Mr. Kevin Edwards, 1000 C&N Smith Mill Road, Stoneville, North Carolina 27048, phone (336)-427-2136. f. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,

(202)502-8132. 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 Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company would use the Corps' W. Kerr Scott Dam and would consist of:

(1)A proposed powerhouse containing 2 generating units with a total installed capacity of 4 megawatts ,

(2)one proposed 10-foot-diameter steel penstock,

(3)a proposed transmission line, and

(4)appurtenant facilities. The Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company's W. Kerr Scott Project would have an average annual generation of 19 gigawatt-hours and would be sold to a local utility. The project proposed by Yadkin Hydropwer, LLC would use the Corps' W. Kerr Scott Dam and would consist of:

(1)A proposed powerhouse containing 2 generating units with a total installed capacity of 5 megawatts,

(2)one proposed 11.5-foot-diameter steel penstock,

(3)a proposed transmission line, and

(4)appurtenant facilities. The Yadkin Hydropower LCC W. Kerr Scott Project would have an average annual generation of 21.2 gigawatt-hours and would be sold to a local utility. 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. E6-4646 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments March 24, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12646-000. c. *Date filed:* February 1, 2006. d. *Applicant:* City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. e. *Name of Project:* Pine Creek Lake Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located at the existing Army Corps of Engineers Pine Creek Lake Dam on the Little River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* City of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 210 N. Broadway, Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728, (580)-584-2885. i. *FERC Contact:* Chris Yeakel,

(202)502-8132. j. *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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would use the existing Army Corps of Engineers' Pine Creek Lake Dam and consist of:

(1)A powerhouse containing two generating units with an installed capacity of 6.4 megawatts,

(2)a proposed 13-foot-diameter steel penstock

(3)a proposed switchyard,

(4)a proposed diversion structure,

(5)a proposed tailrace,

(6)a proposed 14.4 kilovolt transmission line; and

(7)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 16.2 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *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)502-8659. 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. *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. o. *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. p. *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. q. *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. r. *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 C.F.R. 385.2001 (a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”,”COMPETING APPLICATION” 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. t. *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. E6-4647 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Transfer of License, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Transfer of License. b. *Project No.:* 2593-026. c. *Date Filed:* March 3, 2006. d. *Applicants:* Beaver Falls Hydro Associates and Wilmington Trust Company (transferors); and Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC (transferee) e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Upper Beaver Falls Project is located on the Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. g. *Applicant Contacts:* For the transferors: Joseph B. Feil, Wilmington Trust Company, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19890-0001,

(302)636-6466, and Terry L. Ott, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates, Swissvale Drive, Manlius, NY 13104 and P.O. Box 101, Skaneteles, NY 13153. *For the Transferee:* Sean Fairfield, Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC, 2845 Oakville Bristol Circle, Ontario, Canada, L6H7H4,

(905)465-4518, and June Broadstone, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom, LLR, 1440 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20005,

(202)371-7000. h. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell at

(202)502-6062. i. *Deadline for Filing, Comments, Protests, and Motions to Intervene:* April 24, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, 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. Please include the Project Number on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing a document 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 documents on that resource agency. j. Description of Application: Applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Upper Beaver Falls Project from Beaver Falls Hydro Associates and Wilmington Trust Company (Wilmington) to Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC (Algonquin). The application was filed by Algonquin and co-licensee Wilmington. The other co-licensee, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates, did not respond to Wilmington's certified letter (Exhibit F-4 of the application) requesting it to be an applicant. However, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates executed an agreement (Exhibit F-3 of the application) with Wilmington that provides Wilmington with power of attorney to apply for approval to transfer the license on behalf of Beaver Falls Hydro Associates. k. 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 “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number (P-9985) 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 addresses in item g. above. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. *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. n. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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 eight copies 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 Applicants specified in the particular application. o. *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 Applicants. 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 Applicants' representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4649 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2006. 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:* 271-088 (Notice Re-Issuance). c. *Date filed:* February 9, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Entergy Arkansas, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Carpenter-Remmel Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Quachita River in Hot Springs and Garland Counties, Arkansas. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) and §§ 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Blake Hogue, 141 West County Line Rd., Malvern, AR 72104,

(501)844-2148. i. *FERC Contact:* Rebecca Martin at 202-502-6012, or e-mail *Rebecca.martin@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 24, 2006. 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. Please include the project number (P-271-088 or P-271-089) 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:* This is a reissue of a public notice issued March 1, 2006. The licensee requests Commission approval of a permit application, filed by Lincoln Street Partners, to build 18 stationary boat slips attached to a new boardwalk to be built on pilings along the shoreline and a 15 foot by 25 foot enlargement of an existing boat ramp on Lake Hamilton for the Bayshore Estates Subdivision. Construction may require the dredging of 8 cubic yards of material. 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 “e-Library” 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. E6-4650 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Transfer of License, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Transfer of License. b. *Project No.:* 2823-012. c. *Date Filed:* March 3, 2006. d. *Applicants:* Beaver Falls Hydro Associates and Wilmington Trust Company (transferors); and Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC (transferee). e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Lower Beaver Falls Project is located on the Beaver River in Lewis County, New York. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. g. *Applicant Contacts:* For the transferors: Joseph B. Feil, Wilmington Trust Company, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19890-0001,

(302)636-6466, and Terry L. Ott, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates, 4450 Swissvale Drive, Manlius, NY 13104 and P.O. Box 101, Skaneteles, NY, 13153. For the transferee: Sean Fairfield, Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC, 2845 Oakville Bristol Circle, Ontario, Canada, L6H7H4,

(905)465-4518, and June Broadstone, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom, LLR, 1440 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005,

(202)371-7000. h. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell at

(202)502-6062. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* April 24, 2006. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, 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. Please include the Project Number on any comments or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing a document 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 documents on that resource agency. j. *Description of Application:* Applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Lower Beaver Falls Project from Beaver Falls Hydro Associates and Wilmington Trust Company (Wilmington) to Algonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC (Algonquin). The application was filed by Algonquin and co-licensee Wilmington. The other co-licensee, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates, did not respond to Wilmington's certified letter (Exhibit F-4 of the application) requesting it to be an applicant. However, Beaver Falls Hydro Associates executed an agreement (Exhibit F-3 of the application) with Wilmington that provides Wilmington with power of attorney to apply for approval to transfer the license on behalf of Beaver Falls Hydro Associates. k. 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 “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number (P-9985) 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 addresses in item g. above. l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. m. *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. n. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “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 eight copies 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 Applicants specified in the particular application. o. *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 Applicants. 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 Applicants' representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6-4651 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Surrender of Conduit Exemption and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Surrender of Conduit Exemption. b. *Project No:* 5714-001. c. *Date Filed:* February 7, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. e. *Name of Project:* Oakcliff Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District's pipeline in Riverside County, California. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Mitchell J. Freeman, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, 2480 East Florida Avenue, P.O. Box 5039, Hemet, CA 92544,

(951)658-3241. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 24, 2006. 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-5714-001) 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 electronic filings. l. *Description of Application:* Lake Hemet Municipal Water District proposes to surrender the exemption from licensing for the Oakcliff Project. As part of its request, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District proposes to decommission the project. The Lake Hemet Municipal Water District will remove all generating and electrical equipment from the site and water deliveries will continue through the same conduits that have been historically used. m. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, here P-5714, 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. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. 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. 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. 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. E6-4652 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Surrender of Conduit Exemption and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests March 24, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Surrender of Conduit Exemption. b. *Project No:* 7426-002. c. *Date Filed:* February 7, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. e. *Name of Project:* North Fork Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District's pipeline in Riverside County, California. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Mitchell J. Freeman, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, 2480 East Florida Avenue, P.O. Box 5039, Hemet, CA 92544,

(951)658-3241. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,

(202)502-6062. j. *Status of Environmental Analysis:* This application is ready for analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* April 24, 2006. 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-7426-002) 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 electronic filings. l. *Description of Application:* Lake Hemet Municipal Water District proposes to surrender the exemption from licensing for the North Fork Project. As part of its request, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District proposes to decommission the project. The Lake Hemet Municipal Water District will remove all generating and electrical equipment from the site and water deliveries will continue through the same conduits that have been historically used. m. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, here P-7426, 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. n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. 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. 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. 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. E6-4653 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8051-2] Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANE-VU) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the 2006 Annual Board Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Northeast Visibility Union (MANE-VU). This meeting will deal with matters relative to Regional Haze and visibility improvement in Federal Class I areas within MANE-VU. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 10, 2006, starting at 9 a.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: Omni William Penn, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219;

(412)281-7100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding the agenda and registration for this meeting and all press inquiries should be directed to: Kromeklia Bryant, Ozone Transport Commission/MANE-VU Office, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 638, Washington, DC 20001;

(202)508-3840; e-mail: *ozone@otcair.org,* Web site: *http://www.manevu.org.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANE-VU) was formed in 2001, in response to EPA's issuance of the Regional Haze rule. MANE-VU's members include: Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, the Penobscot Indian Nation, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe along with EPA and Federal Land Managers. *Type of Meeting:* This is the Annual Board Meeting and is open to the public. *Agenda:* Questions regarding the agenda, registration and logistics of this meeting should be directed to the Executive Office of the Ozone Transport Commission/MANE-VU at

(202)508-3840, by e-mail: *ozone@otcair.org* or via the MANE-VU Web site at *http://www.manevu.org.* Dated: March 22, 2006. William Early, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 06-3040 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am]

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