Notices. Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims for reimbursement in fiscal year (FY) 2008

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BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing Sites AGENCY: Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims for reimbursement in fiscal year

(FY)2008. SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy

(DOE)acceptance of claims in FY 2007 from eligible active uranium and thorium processing sites for reimbursement under Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. For FY 2007, DOE requested Congress to appropriate $20 million for reimbursement of certain costs of remedial action at these sites. As of the date of this notice, a final appropriation has not been received for FY 2007. Therefore, the total amount of funds for reimbursing Title X claims in FY 2007 is not known. The approved amount of claims submitted during FY 2006 and unpaid approved balances for claims submitted in prior years will be paid by April 30, 2007, subject to the availability of funds. If the available funds are less than the total approved claims, these payments will be prorated, if necessary, based on the amount of available FY 2007 appropriations, unpaid approved claim balances (approximately $2.8 million), and claims received in May 2006 (approximately $25 million). DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2007 is May 1, 2007. These new claims will be processed for payment by April 30, 2008, together with unpaid approved claim balances from prior years, based on the availability of funds from congressional appropriations. ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to Mr. David Alan Hicks, Title X Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy/EMCBC, @ Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25547, Denver, Colorado 80225-0547. Three copies of the claim should be included with each submission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at

(301)903-7222 of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Disposal Operations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part 765 in the **Federal Register** on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections 1001-1004 of Pub. L. 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a *et seq.* ) and to establish the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003, (68 FR 32955) to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g., statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium processing sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an incident of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable, costs of remedial action must be for work which is necessary to comply with applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 *et seq.* ) or, where appropriate, with requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 765. Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the United States Department of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341). Authority: Section 1001-1004 of Public Law 102-486, 106 Stat. 2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a *et seq.* ). Issued in Washington DC on this 11th day of January, 2007. David E. Mathes, Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Regulatory Compliance. [FR Doc. E7-609 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA-319] Application To Export Electric Energy; Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP

(FEMT)has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before February 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (Fax 202-586-5860). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202-586-9624 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202-586-2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act

(FPA)(16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On October 24, 2006, the Department of Energy received an application from FEMT for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. FEMT is a Delaware limited partnership with its principal place of business in Houston, TX. FEMT has requested an electricity export authorization with a 5-year term. FEMT does not own or control any generation, transmission, or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which FEMT proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the U.S. FEMT will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Co., Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Northern States Power Company, Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by FEMT has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. At the conclusion of this proceeding, should DOE issue an order in OE Docket No. EA-319, FEMT has requested that the authorization issued to CMT in Order No. EA-319, be rescinded. Procedural Matters Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the dates listed above. Comments on the FEMT application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-319. Additional copies are to be filed directly with JannaLyn Allen, Counsel, Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP, 1100 Louisiana Street, Suite 4900, Houston, TX 77002. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above and at *http://www.oe.energy.gov/304.htm.* Issued in Washington, DC, on January 11, 2007. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E7-605 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [OE Docket No. EA-320] Application To Export Electric Energy; S.A.C. Energy Investments, L.P. AGENCY: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: S.A.C. Energy Investments, L.P.

(SEI)has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before February 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE-20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0350 (FAX 202-586-5860). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Russell (Program Office) 202-586-9624 or Michael Skinker (Program Attorney) 202-586-2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act

(FPA)(16 U.S.C. 824a(e)). On November 13, 2006, the Department of Energy received an application from SEI for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada as a power marketer. SEI is a Delaware limited partnership with its principal place of business in Stamford, Connecticut. SEI has requested an electricity export authorization with a 5-year term. SEI does not own or control any generation, transmission, or distribution assets, nor does it have a franchised service area. The electric energy which SEI proposes to export to Canada would be surplus energy purchased from electric utilities, Federal power marketing agencies, and other entities within the U.S. SEI will arrange for the delivery of exports to Canada over the international transmission facilities owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bonneville Power Administration, Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative, International Transmission Co., Joint Owners of the Highgate Project, Long Sault, Inc., Maine Electric Power Company, Maine Public Service Company, Minnesota Power, Inc., Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., New York Power Authority, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Northern States Power Company, Vermont Electric Power Company, and Vermont Electric Transmission Co. The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of each of the international transmission facilities to be utilized by SEI has previously been authorized by a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended. Procedural Matters Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings or to be heard by filing comments or protests to this application should file a petition to intervene, comment or protest at the address provided above in accordance with §§ 385.211 or 385.214 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Fifteen copies of each petition and protest should be filed with DOE on or before the dates listed above. Comments on the SEI application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with Docket No. EA-320. Additional copies are to be filed directly with Peter Nussbaum, Authorized Person, S.A.C. Energy Investments, L.P., 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT AND David J. Levine, Robin J. Bowen and Catherine M. Krupka, McDermott Will & Emergy LLP, 600 13th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005-3096. A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action will not adversely impact on the reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system. Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above and at *http://www.doe.energy.gov/304.htm* . Issued in Washington, DC, on January 11, 2007. Anthony J. Como, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. E7-608 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-15-001] Central New York Oil and Gas Company, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that, on December 29, 2006, Central New York Oil And Gas Company, LLC (CNYOG), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheets, to become effective February 1, 2007: Third Revised Sheet No. 2 Second Revised Sheet No. 4 Second Revised Sheet No. 5 Second Revised Sheet No. 12 Original Sheet No. 12A Second Revised Sheet No. 13 Second Revised Sheet No. 22 Second Revised Sheet No. 26 Second Revised Sheet No. 31 Second Revised Sheet No. 32 Second Revised Sheet No. 33 Second Revised Sheet No. 73 Second Revised Sheet No. 74 Second Revised Sheet No. 76 Third Revised Sheet No. 122 Third Revised Sheet No. 134 First Revised Sheet No. 140 CNYOG states that the filing is being made to comply with the terms of the Commission's order of December 21, 2006 in this proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). 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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 26, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-576 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP04-98-002] Indicated Shippers v. Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 5, 2007, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1, the following pro forma tariff sheets: Second Revised Sheet No. 235 First Revised Sheet No. 236 Original Sheet No. 237 Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-570 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-36-023] Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Negotiated Rates January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 8, 2007, Dauphin Island Gathering Partners (Dauphin Island) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty-Ninth Revised Tariff Sheet No. 9, to become effective February 8, 2007. Dauphin Island states that this tariff sheet reflects changes to its statement of negotiated rates tariff sheets. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-569 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-312-000] Dogwood Energy, LLC.; Notice Shortening Comment Period January 10, 2007. On January 8, 2007, the Commission issued a Notice of Issuance in the above-docketed proceeding. The notice established a period for filing protests or motions to intervene in response to Dogwood Energy, LLC's requests for blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Dogwood. By this notice, the date for filing motions to intervene or protests is shortened to and including January 24, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-565 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-121-000] Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on December 28, 2006, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Iroquois) tendered for filing its schedules which reflect revised calculations supporting the Measurement Variance/Fuel Use Factors utilized by Iroquois during the period July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time January 17, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-575 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-176-122] Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 8, 2007, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (Natural) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Sub Third Revised Sheet No. 414A.01, to be effective January 1, 2007. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-561 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-72-005] Northern Border Pipeline Company; Notice of Refund Report January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 8, 2007, Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border) tendered for filing a refund report showing the computation of refunds that were made to Northern Border's customers pursuant to Articles X-XII of the Stipulation and Agreement dated September 18, 2006, filed in Docket No. RP06-72-000 (Stipulation and Agreement) and approved by the Commission in a Letter Order on November 21, 2006 (117 FERC ¶ 61,217). 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

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 17, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-573 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-394-002] Northwest Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Compliance Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 5, 2007, Northwest Pipeline Corporation (Northwest) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to be effective December 26, 2006. Tenth Revised Sheet No. 19-A Fourth Revised Sheet No. 302-C Northwest states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the Commission's December 26, 2006 order in Docket No. RP06-394 to bring Northwest's tariff into conformance with Commission policy. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-572 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER06-919-000] Southern Company Services, Inc.; Notice of Non-Decisional Status January 10, 2007. Take notice that, for purposes of the above-captioned docket (and all subdockets in those dockets), Scott P. Molony, Chief, Regulatory Accounting Branch, and Steven D. Hunt, Auditor, in the Division of Financial Regulation, Office of Enforcement are non-decisional authorities and non-decisional employees. *Cf.* 18 CFR 385.102(a)

(2006)(definition of decisional authority); 18 CFR 385.2201(c)(3)

(2006)(definition of decisional employee). Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-563 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-120-001] Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 8, 2007, Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Stingray) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Eleventh Revised Sheet No. 2, to become effective January 21, 2007. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-574 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-146-000, ER07-146-001] Wabash Valley Energy Marketing, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order January 10, 2007. Wabash Valley Energy Marketing, Inc. (Wabash Marketing) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at market-based rates. Wabash Marketing also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Wabash Marketing requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Wabash Marketing. On January 8, 2006, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34. The Director's order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Wabash Marketing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protests is February 7, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Wabash Marketing is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Wabash Marketing, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Wabash Marketing's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-564 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-147-004] Wyoming Interstate Company; Notice of Compliance Filing January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 5, 2007, Wyoming Interstate Company

(WIC)submitted a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's November 2, 2006 order issued in Docket Nos. RP06-147-002 and 003. WIC states that copies of the filing were served on parties on the official service list in the above-captioned proceeding. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-571 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR07-6-000] ConocoPhillips Company, Complainant v. SFPP, L.P, Respondent; Notice of Complaint January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 9, 2007, ConocoPhillips Company (ConocoPhillips) filed a complaint pursuant to Rule 206 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206, and the Commission's Procedural Rules Applicable to Oil Pipeline Proceedings, 18 CFR 341(a). The complaint alleges that SFPP, L.P.

(SFPP)has violated and continues to violate the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C. App. § 1, * et seq. * , by charging unjust and unreasonable rates for SFPP's jurisdictional interstate service associated with its North Line. ConocoPhillips requests that the Commission order SFPP:

(1)To rescind the 2005 indexed increase in SFPP's North Line rates implemented in Tariff No. 117,

(2)to rescind a portion of the 2006 increase in SFPP's North Line rates implemented in Tariff No. 127; and

(3)to pay refunds or reparations, with interest, for the amounts collected from ConocoPhillips under the rescinded rates. ConocoPhillips certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for SFPP as shown on the Commission's list of Corporate Officials. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on January 29, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-567 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OR07-5-000] ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, Complainant v. Calnev Pipe Line LLC, Kinder Morgan GP Inc., Kinder Morgan Inc., Respondents; Notice of Complaint January 10, 2007. Take notice that on January 8, 2007, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (ExxonMobil) tendered for filing its First Original Complaint against Calnev Pipe Line LLC, Kinder Morgan GP, Inc., and Kinder Morgan Inc. ExxonMobil alleges that Calnev's rates for transportation and terminalling are unjust and unreasonable. ExxonMobil requests that the Commission review and investigate Calnev's rates, including Calnev's index rate increases; set the proceeding for an evidentiary hearing to determine just and reasonable rates for Calnev; require Calnev to pay reparations starting two years before the date of complaint for all rates; and award such other relief as is necessary and appropriate under the Interstate Commerce Act. ExxonMobil states that copies of the complaint were served on all respondents. 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. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 7, 2007. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-566 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-41-00] CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company, Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed; Carthage to Perryville Project—Phase III and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 10, 2007. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment

(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Carthage to Perryville Project—Phase III involving construction and operation of facilities by CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company (CenterPoint) in Red River Parish, Louisiana and Panola County, Texas (Project). 1 This EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the Project is in the public convenience and necessity. 1 CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company's application was filed with the Commission under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the 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?” addresses a number of typically asked questions, including how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site *(http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project CenterPoint seeks authorization to construct and operate:

(1)At the existing Panola Compressor Station in Panola County, Texas:

(a)One additional natural gas-fired compressor unit identified as a Solar Mars 100 turbine rated at 15,000 horsepower (hp);

(b)One 1,200 gallon condensate storage tank;

(c)One 237 hp standby generator engine;

(d)One filter separator;

(e)Piping and piping systems;

(f)One air compressor; One compressor skid; one control enclosure; and one office.

(2)At the proposed Westdale Compressor Station site near Westdale in Red River Parish, Louisiana:

(a)Compressor station buildings and related infrastructure;

(b)One natural gas-fired Solar Mars 100 turbine compressor unit rated at 15,000 horsepower (hp);

(c)One 1,200 gallon condensate storage tank;

(d)One 237 hp standby generator engine;

(e)One filter separator;

(f)Piping and piping systems;

(g)One air compressor; one compressor skid; one control enclosure; and one office. The general location of the Project facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements for Construction The Project would require a total of approximately 12.2 acres for construction of the proposed Westdale Compressor Station. The Westdale Compressor Station would encompass approximately 11 acres plus a permanent access road. Acreage on the existing Panola Compressor Station property grounds, and an existing access road, would also be utilized for the construction and operation of the proposed additional Panola Compressor Station facilities. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping”. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA we 3 will discuss impacts that would occur as a result of the construction and operation of the Project under these general headings: 3 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • Air quality and noise. • Cultural resources. • Fisheries. • Geology and soils. • Land use. • Public safety. • Water resources. • Wetlands. • Wildlife. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to Federal, State, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by CenterPoint. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • Air quality and noise. • Geology and soils. • Cultural resources. • Land use. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the Project. By becoming a commenter, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket No. CP07-41-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 12, 2007. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created on-line. We may mail the EA for comment. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding, or “intervenor”. To become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Motions to Intervene should be electronically submitted using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons without Internet access should send an original and 14 copies of their motion to the Secretary of the Commission at the address indicated previously. Persons filing Motions to Intervene on or before the comment deadline indicated above must send a copy of the motion to the Applicant. All filings, including late interventions, submitted after the comment deadline must be served on the Applicant and all other intervenors identified on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. Persons on the service list with e-mail addresses may be served electronically; others must be served a hard copy of the filing. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed Project. This includes all landowners who are potential right-of-way grantors or who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. By this notice we are also asking governmental agencies, especially those in Appendix 2, to express their interest in becoming cooperating agencies for the preparation of the EA. Additional Information Additional information about the Project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-562 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 10, 2007. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Change in Land Rights. b. *Project No:* 2113-189. c. *Date Filed:* October 17, 2006. d. *Applicant:* Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC). e. *Name of Project:* Wisconsin Valley (Reservoirs) Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project is located on the Wisconsin River and Headwater Tributaries in Gogebic County, Michigan and Vilas, Forest, Oneida, Lincoln, and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Robert W. Gall, President, Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company, 2301 North Third Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403,

(715)848-2976, ext. 308. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Hillary Berlin at

(202)502-8915, or by e-mail: *hillary.berlin@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments and/or motions:* February 9, 2007. 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 Proposal:* WVIC, licensee for the Wisconsin Valley (Reservoirs) Project proposes the following at the Rainbow and Pickerel developments:

(1)Transfer 3,868.4 acres of flooded project land to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR);

(2)transfer 2,414.5 acres of non-flooded land to WDNR;

(3)transfer 290.4 acres operational project land to WDNR with WVIC retaining conservation easement;

(4)transfer 3.9 acre parcel, 0.2 acre parcel, and 0.1 acre parcel from WVIC to Glenn Schiffmann (and out of project boundary);

(5)transfer 9.0 acres to licensee from G. Schiffmann (and into project boundary); and

(6)add 40 acres within the high water mark in sections 7 & 8, Town 39N, Range 9E to the project boundary. The licensee will retain areas owned in fee that contain land critical to project operation, flowage rights necessary for reservoir operation, and responsibility for Cultural Resource management of project lands. l. 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 (p-2113) 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. 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. 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. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-568 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Meeting, Notice of Vote, Explanation of Action Closing Meeting and List of Persons to Attend January 11, 2007. The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to Section 3(a) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. No. 94-409), 5 U.S.C. 552b Agency Holding Meeting: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Date and Time: January 18, 2007, 1 p.m. Place: Room 2C, Commission Meeting Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Status: Closed. Matters to be Considered: Non-Public Litigation Matters. Contact Person for More Information: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Telephone

(202)502-8400. Chairman Kelliher and Commissioners Kelly, Spitzer, Moeller, and Wellinghoff voted to hold a closed meeting on January 18, 2007. The certification of the General Counsel explaining the action closing the meeting is available for public inspection in the Commission's Public Reference Room at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Chairman and the Commissioners, their assistants, the Commission's Secretary and her assistant, the General Counsel and members of his staff, and a stenographer are expected to attend the meeting. Other staff members from the Commission's program offices who will advise the Commissioners in the matters discussed will also be present. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-577 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8270-2] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of San Gabriel River Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: This action announces the availability of EPA proposed total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) in San Gabriel River watershed to address water quality limited segments and elevated metals and selenium levels pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d)(1), and requests public comment. Section 303(d)(1) requires that states submit water quality planning documents called total maximum daily loads for impaired waters for which existing technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards. EPA must approve or disapprove the State's submitted TMDLs. Today, EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review proposed TMDLs for San Gabriel River metals. EPA is establishing these TMDLs in lieu of California because of deadlines associated with the consent decree described below. EPA will prepare a responsiveness summary that demonstrates how public comments were considered in the final TMDL decisions. The responsiveness document will be available when the TMDLs are established. DATES: Comments must be submitted to EPA on or before February 15, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed decisions should be sent to Terrence Fleming, Water Division (WTR-2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, telephone

(415)972-3462, facsimile

(415)947-3537, e-mail *fleming.terrence@epa.gov.* Oral comments will not be considered. Copies of the proposed TMDLs for San Gabriel River watershed will be available on EPA Region 9's Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/region9/water/tmdl/303d.html* or by writing or calling Mr. Fleming at the above address. Underlying documentation comprising the record for these TMDLs is available for public inspection at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terrence Fleming at

(415)972-3462 or *fleming.terrence@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act requires states to identify water bodies that do not meet water quality standards and then to establish TMDLs for each water body for each pollutant of concern. TMDLs identify the maximum amount of pollutants that can be discharged to water bodies without causing violations of water quality standards. Several reaches or tributaries of the San Gabriel River are included on the State of California's Section 303(d) list of polluted waters due to water quality impacts associated with discharges of metals and selenium. EPA will establish TMDLs for metals and selenium for waters in the watershed by March 26, 2007 because of deadlines under a consent decree (Heal the Bay Inc., et al. v. Browner C 98-4825 SBA, entered March 24, 1999). The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board is in the process of developing TMDLs for metals and selenium for the San Gabriel River watershed. However, because the State is not expected to adopt and submit these metals and selenium TMDLs by March 26, 2007, EPA is establishing these metals and selenium pollutant TMDLs. Dated: January 8, 2007. Nancy Woo, Acting Director, Water Division, Region IX. [FR Doc. E7-636 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee

(SAAC)of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank) *Summary:* The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by Public Law 105-121, November 26, 1997, to advise the Board of Directors on the development and implementation of policies and programs designed to support the expansion of the Bank's financial commitments in Sub-Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the Bank. Further, the committee shall make recommendations on how the Bank can facilitate greater support by U.S. commercial banks for trade with Sub-Saharan Africa. *Time and Place:* February 7, 2007 at 9:30 to 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. *Agenda:* The meeting will include updates on Africa outreach specifically including Ex-Im Bank Chairman James Lambright's February 1st and 2nd participation in the GTR/Standard Chartered “Africa Trade & Investment 2007” conference in Cape Town; a general discussion on the restrictions within which Ex-Im Bank must operate in any given country; the Bank's specialized U.S. outreach initiative relative to Nigeria; a presentation of the Bank's on-line Business Application Project; the Africa focus at Ex-Im Bank's April 12th and 13th annual meeting; and an ethics presentation for the new sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee members. *Public Participation:* The meeting will be open to public participation, and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special accommodations, please contact, prior to February 7, 2007, Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice:

(202)565-3525 or TDD

(202)565-3377. *Further Information:* For further information, contact Barbara Ransom, Room 707, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571,

(202)565-3525. Kamil Cook, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 07-145 Filed 1-17-06; 8:45 am]

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