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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 25-2007] Foreign-Trade Zone 44 - Mount Olive, New Jersey, Application for Expansion of FTZ 44 and Expansion of Scope of Manufacturing Authority An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission, grantee of FTZ 44, requesting authority to expand FTZ 44 and to expand the scope of manufacturing authority for Givaudan Fragrances Corporation (Givaudan) within FTZ 44, in the Mt.

Olive, New Jersey area, adjacent to the Newark/New York CBP port of entry. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR Part 400). It was formally filed on July 20, 2007. FTZ 44 was approved on October 18, 1978 (Board Order No. 139, 43 FR 50234, 10/27/78) and expanded on May 29, 2001 (Board Order 1168, 66 FR 31611, 6/12/01). The zone project currently consists of the following sites:

Site 1 (80 acres) - located within the 650-acre International Trade Center, 300 Waterloo Road in the Township of Mt. Olive (Morris County) (includes the Givaudan facility-228,000 sq. ft., of which 42,007 sq. ft. are approved on a temporary basis until April 1, 2009 (A(27f)-17-2007)); and, Site 2 (309 acres, 2 parcels) - within the Rockefeller Cranbury Industrial Park, located at Half Acre Road in Cranbury Township (Middlesex County). The applicant is requesting authority to clarify the existing boundaries of Site 1, expand Site 1 to include additional acreage, delete two acres from Site 2, and to include four additional sites in the Mt.

Olive, New Jersey, area: *Site 1* : clarify existing FTZ boundaries (80.03 acres) and expand the site to include an additional 0.5 acres in Mt. Olive which will include a 42,007 sq. ft. warehouse building on a permanent basis (new total acreage - 80.53 acres); *Site 2* : delete two acres due to changed circumstances (new total acreage - 307 acres); *Proposed Site 3* (177 acres) - Central Crossings Business Park, located on Bordertown-Hedding Road, Township of Bordertown (Burlington County); *Proposed Site 4* (57 acres) - Old York Office Park, located on Old York Road, Township of Bordertown (Burlington County);

Proposed Site 5 (40 acres) - Rockefeller Group Foreign Trade Zone Meadowlands, located on County Road, Jersey City (Hudson County); and, *Proposed Site 6* (275 acres) - Norfolk Southern Rail Yard, off of County Road in Jersey City and Secaucus (Hudson County). The applicant is also requesting an expansion of the scope of manufacturing authority for Givaudan located in Site 1. Givaudan's original manufacturing authority under zone procedures within FTZ 44 was granted for the manufacture of flavors and fragrances, which are used in cosmetics, perfumes and household products.

Givaudan is now requesting authority to utilize a broader range of 6-digit input classifications for finished product classification 3302.90 (fragrance compounds). Materials sourced from abroad account for approximately seventy-five percent of all materials used in production. These are as follows: cereal groats and pellets, natural gums and resins, fish-liver oils, olive oil, sunflower-seed oil and other oils, other fixed vegetable fats and oils including linseed oil, corn oil, and sesame oil, extracts and other essences of coffee, tea or mate, undenatured ethyl alcohol, residues of starch manufacture and similar residues, petroleum oils, carboxylic acids, carboxyimide-function compounds, nitrogen function compounds, dextrins and other modified starches, wood tar, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, polymers of propylene, and polyacetals.

The duy rates for these inputs and their final products range from duty-free to ten percent. Zone procedures would exempt Givaudan from customs duty payments on foreign materials used in production for export. On domestic shipments, the company would be able to defer customs duty payments on foreign materials, and to choose the duty rate that applies to the finished products instead of the rates otherwise applicable to the foreign input materials. The application indicates that the savings from zone procedures would help improve the plant's international competitiveness.

Approximately ten percent of production is exported. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ Staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment on the application is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is October 1, 2007. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period (to October 15, 2007).

A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at each of the following locations: the Office of the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission, 20 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0820; and, the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 2111, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. For further information, contact Kathleen Boyce at 202-482-1346 or Kathleen_Boyce@ita.doc.gov.

Dated: July 23, 2007. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14790 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 26-2007] Foreign-Trade Zone 107—Des Moines, Iowa, Expansion of Subzone and Manufacturing Authority—Subzone 107A, Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Motor Home Vehicles), Charles City, Iowa An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Iowa Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation, grantee of FTZ 107, requesting to expand the subzone and scope of manufacturing authority under zone procedures for Subzone 107A, at the Winnebago Industries, Inc.

(Winnebago) facilities in Charles City, Iowa. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on July 23, 2007. Subzone 107A was approved by the Board on September 4, 1984 (Board Order 273, 44 FR 50625, 9/13/84) at Winnebago's motor home manufacturing facility, located at 605 W. Crystal Lake Road in Forest City, Iowa. The facility (1600 employees, 240 acres, 25 buildings/2.2 million sq. ft.) is used to manufacture, test and warehouse recreational vehicles, with specific authority granted for the manufacture of motor home vehicles (HTSUS 8703.23 and 8703.24) under zone procedures (up to 10,000 units annually).

The duty rate on the motor home vehicles is 2.5 percent, *ad valorem* . The current request involves an expansion of the scope of manufacturing authority in terms of capacity and components as well as the expansion of the subzone to include an additional site in Charles City, Iowa. Proposed *Site 2* (495 employees, 55 acres, 5 buildings/352,000 sq. ft.) is located at 1200 Rove Avenue in Charles City, and is located approximately 65 miles southeast of the Forest City Site. The facilities will be used for the manufacture, testing and warehousing of the motor homes mentioned above (up to 3,000 additional units annually).

The primary foreign-sourced component used in manufacturing are chassis with engines installed - HTSUS numbers 8704.21, 8704.22, 8704.31 and 8704.32. Duty rates on the chassis range from 4 percent to 25 percent, *ad valorem* . Other dutiable components that may be sourced from abroad include the following: petroleum oil products; glues and adhesives; binders for foundry molds; plastic tubing, pipes and hoses; self-adhesive plastics; plastic fittings; compounded rubber products; tires; rubber floor coverings and mats; gaskets, washers and seals; safety glass; glass mirrors; wire cloth and grills; steel tubing and pipe fittings; screws, nuts, washers and bolts of iron and steel; springs and leaves for springs; articles of iron and steel wire; nails, tacks and drawing pins; copper products; aluminum products; hand tools; locks; hinges and castors; spark ignition internal combustion engines; compression ignition internal combustion engines; cast iron engine parts; pumps; fans; air and gas compressors; air conditioning machine parts; oil, fuel and air filters; check valves, taps and cocks; transmission shafts; bearings and bearing housings, gears, flywheels, clutches and pulleys; metal gaskets; electric motors; batteries; starter motors and generators; lighting and sound signaling equipment; windshield wipers and defrosters; microphones and speakers; television antennas; burglar and fire alarms; fuses, relays and switches; electrical filament or discharge lamps; ignition wiring sets; bumpers; safety belts; gear boxes; wheels; suspension components; mufflers and exhaust pipes; steering wheels; clutches; tractor parts;

LCD displays; hydrometers, instruments and apparatus for checking flow and pressure of liquids; gas and smoke analysis equipment; speedometers, odometers and tachometers; voltage and voltage current regulators; and, electron-beam microscopes. These components have duty rates ranging from duty-free to 8.6 percent *ad valorem* . Zone procedures on the increased production would exempt Winnebago from customs duty payments on the foreign components used in export production to non- NAFTA countries.

Exports account for approximately 5 percent of production. On domestic sales and sales to NAFTA countries, Winnebago could defer duty until the products are entered for consumption or exported, and choose the lower duty that applies to the finished product (2.5 percent) for the foreign components listed above. The company would also realize certain logistical savings related to zone to zone transfers and direct delivery procedures as well as savings on materials that become scrap/waste during manufacturing.

The application indicates that FTZ-related savings would help improve the Winnebago's international competitiveness. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is October 1, 2007. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period (to October 15, 2007).

A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at each of the following locations: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 210 Walnut Street, Suite 749, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230. For further information, contact Christopher Kemp at Christopher_kemp@ita.doc.gov or

(202)482-0862. Dated: July 23, 2007. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14791 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Docket 27-2007] Foreign-Trade Zone 103 - Grand Forks, North Dakota, Expansion of Manufacturing Authority -- Subzone 103A, Imation Enterprise Corp., Wahpeton, North Dakota An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by Imation Enterprise Corp. (Imation), requesting authority to expand the scope of manufacturing activity conducted under zone procedures within Subzone 103A at the Imation facilities in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on July 23, 2007. Subzone 103A (400 employees) was approved by the Board in 2000 for the manufacture of data storage products (Board Order 1099, 65 FR 37115, 6/13/00). The subzone consists of two sites (112 acres total): Site 1 (95 acres) is located at 2100 15th Street North, Wahpeton, North Dakota; Site 2 (17 acres) is located at 1205 North Tower Road, Route 2, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The current request involves the addition of imported RFID chips (HTSUS 8543.70, duty rate 2.6%) to the company's scope of authority for use in the production of data tape cartridges (duty free). No additional finished products have been requested. The scope otherwise would remain unchanged. FTZ procedures would exempt Imation from customs duty payments on the RFID chips used in export production. The company anticipates that some 53 percent of the plant's shipments will be exported. On its domestic sales, Imation would be able to choose the duty rate during customs entry procedures that apply to finished data tape cartridges for the RFID chips. The application indicates that the savings from zone procedures help improve the plant's international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ staff has been appointed examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is October 1, 2007. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to October 15, 2007. A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at each of the following locations: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 51 Broadway, Suite 505, Fargo, ND 58102. Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230. For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth_Whiteman@ita.doc.gov or

(202)482-0473. Dated: July 23, 2007. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14788 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-533-809] Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges From India; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting a new shipper administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain forged stainless steel flanges (stainless steel flanges) from India manufactured by Micro Forge (India) (Micro Forge). The period of review

(POR)covers February 1, 2006, through July 31, 2006. We preliminarily determine to apply an adverse facts available

(AFA)rate to Micro Forge's U.S. sale. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. Parties who submit argument in these proceedings are requested to submit with the argument

(1)a statement of the issues; and

(2)a brief summary of the argument. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Heaney, or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone:

(202)482-4475 or

(202)482-0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 9, 1994, the Department published the antidumping duty order on stainless steel flanges from India. *See Amended Final Determination and Antidumping Duty Order; Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India* , 59 FR 5994 (February 9, 1994) ( *Amended Final Determination* ). On August 31, 2006, the Department received requests for new shipper reviews for the period February 1, 2006, through July 31, 2006, from Micro Forge and Pradeep Metals Limited (Pradeep). On October 6, 2006, the Department published a notice initiating the requested reviews. *See Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews* , 71 FR 59081 (October 6, 2006). On March 23, 2007, we extended the time limit for the preliminary results of the new shipper reviews to July 26, 2007. *See Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping New Shipper Review* , 72 FR 13746 (March 23, 2007). On March 30, 2007, we rescinded the review with respect to Pradeep. *See Certain Forged Steel Flanges from India: Notice of Partial Rescission of New Shipper Review* , 72 FR 15104, (March 30, 2007).On October 13, 2006, the Department sent standard section A, B, C, and D questionnaires to Micro Forge. On October 28, 2006, Micro Forge filed its response to section A of our questionnaire. In its Section A response, Micro Forge indicated that it made no sales of the subject merchandise in either India (its home market) or in any third-country market. See Micro Forge October 28, 2006, Section A response at page 4. On November 15, 2006, Micro Forge filed its response to sections C and D of our questionnaire. Micro Forge indicated that it filed a response to Section D of our questionnaire because it had no sales of subject merchandise in either India or in third countries during the period of review. In our analysis of Micro Forge's response to Sections A, C, and D of our questionnaire, the Department discovered serious deficiencies. Among other things, these deficiencies included Micro Forge's failing to 1) adequately describe how it produced flanges, 2) detail or explain the services that Micro Forge received from affiliated parties relating to the production and sale of flanges, 3) report the basis of its calculation for certain adjustments to the U.S. price, and to clarify whether these U.S. adjustments were reported in the original currency of transaction, 4) explain the basis for the calculation of direct materials (DIRMAT), labor (DIRLAB), variable overhead (VOH), fixed overhead (FOH), general and administrative expenses

(GNA)and interest (INTEX) expenses that support its CV calculation. These deficiencies were such that the Department was unable to calculate a margin for Micro Forge. Therefore we sent a supplemental section A, C, and D questionnaire to Micro Forge on April 4, 2007, that requested the additional information necessary for us to complete our analysis. We established a due date of April 17, 2006, for Micro Forge to respond to our April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire. On April 17, 2007, Micro Forge sent an e-mail to the Department attempting to secure a one-month extension in which to respond to our April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire. As required by 19 CFR 351.103, Micro Forge failed to file its April 17, 2007, request with the Department's Central Records Unit (CRU). Moreover, Micro Forge's April 17, 2007, e-mail failed to meet the format, service, and certification requirements stipulated at 19 CFR 351.303. These deficiencies notwithstanding, we placed Micro Forge's e-mail and our April 17, 2007, e-mail response to Micro Forge on the record of this proceeding. *See* April 16, 2007, e-mail from Mayur Joshi to Robert James. Also on April 17, 2007, we issued a letter to Micro Forge, granting Micro Forge an extension until April 27, 2007, in which to respond to our April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire. However, in granting the extension to Mico Forge we informed Micro Forge that in future filings it must adhere to our filing requirements. *See* April 17, 2007, e-mail from Robert James to Mayur Joshi. The April 27, 2007, deadline passed with no response from Micro Forge. On May 7, 2007, Micro Forge submitted another e-mail in which it attempted to submit a response to our April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire. On May 11, 2007, Micro Forge filed with our CRU an undated response to our April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire. On May 14, 2007, we sent Micro Forge a letter indicating that “your electronic mail submission fails to meet the filing format, service, and certification requirements required by 19 CFR 351.303.” We further informed Micro Forge in our May 14, 2007, letter that we were cancelling the sales and constructed value verification of Micro Forge due to begin on May 21, 2007. We informed Micro Forge that we were cancelling this verification because of the company's “failure to provide complete and timely response to the Department's original and supplemental questionnaires.” On May 17, 2007, we issued a letter to Micro Forge in which we rejected Micro Forge's May 11, 2007, response as untimely. (Micro Forge filed its response two weeks past the April 27, 2007, extended due date.) We further indicated in our May 17, 2007, letter that we were returning copies of Micro Forge's submission pursuant to section 351.302(d)(1) and

(2)of the Department's regulations. Scope of the order The products covered by this order are certain forged stainless steel flanges, both finished and not finished, generally manufactured to specification ASTM A-182, and made in alloys such as 304, 304L, 316, and 316L. The scope includes five general types of flanges. They are weld-neck, used for butt-weld line connection; threaded, used for threaded line connections; slip-on and lap joint, used with stub-ends/butt-weld line connections; socket weld, used to fit pipe into a machined recession; and blind, used to seal off a line. The sizes of the flanges within the scope range generally from one to six inches; however, all sizes of the above-described merchandise are included in the scope. Specifically excluded from the scope of this order are cast stainless steel flanges. Cast stainless steel flanges generally are manufactured to specification ASTM A-351. The flanges subject to this order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7307.21.1000 and 7307.21.5000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Although the HTS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under review is dispositive of whether or not the merchandise is covered by the scope of the order. Use of Adverse Facts Available In accordance with section 776(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act), the Department has determined that the use of adverse facts available is appropriate for purposes of determining the preliminary dumping margin for the subject merchandise sold by Micro Forge. Pursuant to section 776(a)(2) of the Tariff Act the Department shall (with certain exceptions not applicable here) use the facts otherwise available in reaching applicable determinations under this subtitle if an interested party

(A)withholds information that has been requested by the administrating authority;

(B)fails to provide such information by the deadlines for submission of the information or in the form and manner requested, subject to subsections (c)(1) and

(e)of section 782 of the Tariff Act;

(C)significantly impedes a proceeding under this subtitle; or

(D)provides such information but the information cannot be verified as provided in section 782(i). *See* Tariff Act section 776(a)(2). Moreover, section 776(b) of the Tariff Act provides, in relevant part, that: If the administering authority finds that an interested party has failed to cooperate by not acting to the best of its ability to comply with a request for information from the administering authority or the Commission, the administering authority or the Commission (as the case may be), in reaching the applicable determination under this subtitle, may use an inference that is adverse to the interests of the party in selecting from among the facts otherwise available. The Department preliminarily determines that Mico Forge's questionnaire responses of October 28, 2006, and November 15, 2006, cannot serve as the basis for the calculation of Micro Forge's margin because we are unable to trust the reliability of the information conveyed in those questionnaire responses. The deficiencies identified in Micro Forge's October 28, 2006, section A response and in Micro Forge's November 15, 2006 section C and D responses are outlined in a July 24, 2007, Memorandum entitled “Preliminary Results in the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Total Adverse Facts Available and Corroboration Memorandum for Company Rate” ( *Corroboration Memorandum* ). These deficiencies are so substantial that the Department has no reliable basis upon which it can conduct a margin analysis. See Section 782(e) of the Tariff Act. Furthermore, in failing to provide information within a timely manner, Micro Forge has withheld information that has been requested and has significantly impeded this proceeding within the meaning of section 776(a)(2)(A) and

(C)of the Tariff Act. Moreover, Micro Forge failed to provide U.S. sales and CV information in a timely manner and this precluded us from proceeding with a planned verification of Micro Forge's sales and cost information. Therefore, we are basing Micro Forge's margin on the facts otherwise available, in accordance with sections 776(a)(2)(A) through

(C)of the Tariff Act. *See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Orange Juice From Brazil* , 71 FR 2183, 2184 (January 13, 2006). *See also Notice of Final Determination of Sales of Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Critical Circumstances: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil* , 67 FR 55792, 55794-96 (August 30, 2002); *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Cold-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon Quality Steel Products From Brazil* , 65 FR 5554, 5567 (February 4, 2000); *Static Random Access Memory Semiconductors from Taiwan: Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value* , 63 FR 8909, 8910 (February 23, 1998). Further, we find that an adverse inference is warranted pursuant to section 776(b) of the Department's Regulations. Micro Forge submitted substantially deficient respnses to the Department's original questionnaires. As previously noted, Micro Forge failed to

(1)adequately describe how it produced flanges,

(2)detail or explain the services that Micro Forge received from affiliated parties relating to the production and sale of flanges,

(3)report the basis of its calculation for certain adjustments to the U.S. price, and to clarify whether these U.S. adjustments were reported in the original currency of transaction,

(4)explain the basis for the calculation of DIRMAT, DIRLAB, VOH, FOH, GNA, and INTEX expenses that support its CV calculation. In addition, Micro Forge's attempted response to the Department's April 4, 2007, supplemental questionnaire did not adhere to the filing deadline, already extended. Micro Forge submitted its response two weeks past the extended deadline of April 27, 2007, and barely two weeks before the Department's scheduled verification. Micro Forge's belated and inadequate response to our April 4, 2007, letter thus left the Department inadequate time to analyze its response prior to conducting a verification of the information contained in Micro Forge's submissions. By declining to provide requested information in a timely fashion despite an extension, Micro Forge failed to cooperate to the best of its ability in that it did not put forth its maximum efforts to investigate and obtain the requested information from its records. Furthermore, despite repeated instructions and opportunities, Micro Forge failed to properly file its supplemental response with the Department. Consequently, the Department finds that an adverse inference is warranted in determining an antidumping duty margin for Micro Forge. As a result, we are basing Micro Forge's margin on the facts otherwise available, in accordance with section 776(a)(2)(A)(C) of the Act. *See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Orange Juice From Brazil* , 71 FR 2183, 2184 (January 13, 2006). *See also Notice of Final Determination of Sales of Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Critical Circumstances: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil* , 67 FR 55792, 55794-96 (Aug. 30, 2002); *Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Cold-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon Quality Steel Products From Brazil* , 65 FR 5554, 5567 (Feb. 4, 2000); *Static Random Access Memory Semiconductors from Taiwan: Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value* , 63 FR 8909, 8910 (Feb. 23, 1998). If the Department finds that an interested party “has failed to cooperate by not acting to the best of its ability to comply with a request for information,” the Department may use information that is adverse to the interests of the party as the facts otherwise available. *See* section 776(b) of the Tariff Act. Adverse inferences are appropriate “to ensure that the party does not obtain a more favorable result by failing to cooperate than if it had cooperated fully.” *See Statement of Administrative Action*

(SAA)accompanying the Uruguay Round Agreement Act, H.R. Doc. No. 103-316

(1994)at 870. Under the statutory scheme, such adverse inferences may include reliance on information derived from 1) the petition; 2) a final determination in the investigation; 3) any previous review or determination; or 4) any other information placed on the record. *See* section 776(b) of the Tariff Act. The SAA authorizes the Department to consider the extent to which a party may benefit from its own lack of cooperation. *Id* . The Department's practice when selecting an adverse rate from among the possible sources of information is to ensure that the margin is sufficiently adverse to induce the respondents to provide the Department with complete and accurate information in a timely manner. *See Notice of Final Determination of Sales of Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Critical Circumstances: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil* , 67 FR 55792, 55796 (August 30, 2002). Because Micro Forge currently has the “All Others” cash deposit rate of 162.14 percent, the Department determines that assigning the highest margin from the original petition and investigation in this case, 210.00 percent, will prevent Micro Forge from benefitting from its failure to cooperate with the Department's requests for information. *See Amended Final Determination* 59 FR at 5995. The rate selected as the adverse facts available rate of 210.00 percent, as previously noted, originates from the final determination of the LTFV investigation and is based on secondary information ( *i.e* . the petition). Section 776(c) of the Tariff Act requires the Department to corroberate secondary information, to the extent practicable. In order to corroberate secondary information, the Department will determine whether the information has probative value including whether the information is reliable and relevant. *See* 19 CFR 351.308(d). To assess the reliability of the petition margin, in accordance with section 776(c) of the Act, to the extent practicable, we examined the key elements of the calculations of export price and normal value upon which the petitioners based their margins for the petition. The U.S. prices in the petition were based on quotes to U.S. customers, most of which were obtained through market research. Petitioners calculation of FMV (the predecessor to NV) and U.S. price is described at pages 22-30 of the Petition. Those pages are attached as Exhibit 1 of the Corroboration Memorandum. ( *See* Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties, December 29, 1993, (Petitition) at page 26.) Petitioners calculated a margin of 210 percent for a 6-inch 150# 304 weld neck flange. We were able to corroborate the U.S. prices in the petition, which were used as the basis of the 210.00 percent rate (based on the highest rate in the original petition and antidumping duty order) by comparing these prices to publicly available information based on IM-145 import statistics from the U.S. International Trade Commission's Web site via dataweb for HTS number 7307215000, *i.e.* , the HTS item numbers corresponding to all of Micro Forge's U.S. sales. *See* Corroboration Memorandum at Exhibit 2. We noted the weighted average reported Customs unit value for HTS number 7307215000 during the POR was $5.76/kg. *Id* . Moreover, the U.S. price per kilogram for the 6-inch 150# 304 weld neck flange is $4.37. Based upon the foregoing, we determine that the U.S. Customs unit entered value of $5.76 per kilogram is proximate both to the range of prices outlined in the petition (which range from $4.01 to $7.76 per kilogram ( *Id* . at 7-8) and to the $4.37 per kilogram price of the 6 inch 150# 304 weld neck flange ( *Id* at 8.). We thus conclude that the Customs unit entered value of $5.76 continues to evince the reliability of the Petition. The NVs in the petition were based on actual price quotations obtained through market research. *See* Petition at 22, (Exhibit 1 of the Corroboration Memorandum). The Department is not aware of other independent sources of information that would enable it to corroborate the margin calculations in the petition further. With respect to the relevance aspect of corroboration, the Department will consider information reasonably at its disposal as to whether there are circumstances that would render a margin not relevant. Where circumstances indicate that the selected margin is not appropriate as adverse facts available, the Department will disregard the margin and determine an appropriate margin as in Flowers from Mexico, 61 FR at 6814. Further, in accordance with *F. LII De Cecco Di Filippo Fara S. Martino S.p.A. v. United States* , 216 F. 3d 1027, 1032 (Fed. Cir. June 16, 2000), we also examine whether information on the record would support the selected rates as reasonable facts available. We find that the 210.00 percent rate which we are using for these preliminary results is relevant as applied to Micro Forge. The 210.00 percent margin rate has been used recently in a prior administrative review of this proceeding. *See Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 68 FR 11361, 11365 (March 10, 2003) (in which the Department applied the 210.00 percent rate to Snowdrop as the basis of adverse facts available). *See also, Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 11379, 11380 (March 7, 2006) (in which the Department applied the 210.00 percent rate to Paramount as the basis of adverse facts available). There is no evidence on the record of this proceeding which suggests that Micro Forge is sufficiently different from these producers such that the 210 percent rate should be inapplicable to Micro Forge. Furthermore, as discussed previously, the Indian imports under the HTS number corresponding to Micro Forge's U.S. sales have average unit values similar to those found in the petition. Thus, we conclude that we have corroberated the relevance of this rate as applied to Micro Forge to the extent practicable. The implementing regulation for section 776 of the Act, codified at 19 CFR 351.308(d), states, “(t)he fact that corroboration may not be practicable in a given circumstance will not prevent the Secretary from applying an adverse inference as appropriate and using the secondary information in question.” Additionally, the SAA at 870 states specifically that, where “corroboration may not be practicable in a given circumstance,” the Department may nevertheless apply an adverse inference. The SAA at 869 emphasizes that the Department need not prove that the facts available are the best alternative information. Therefore, based on our efforts, described above, to corroborate information contained in the petition and in accordance with 776(c) of the Tariff Act, which discusses facts available and corroboration, we consider the margins in the petition to be corroborated to the extent practicable for purposes of this preliminary determination. *See Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 64 FR 76, 84 (January 4, 1999). Preliminary Results of Review As a result of our review, the Department preliminarily finds the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period February 1, 2006, through July 31, 2006: Manufacturer / Exporter Margin (percent) Micro Forge 210.00 Disclosure and Public Comment The Department will disclose calculations performed within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). An interested party may request a hearing within 30 days of publication of the preliminary results. *See* CFR 351.310(c). Any hearing, if requested, will be held 37 days after the date of publication, or the first business day thereafter, unless the Department alters the date per 19 CFR 351.310(d). Interested parties may submit case briefs or written comments no later than 30 days after the date of publication of these preliminary results of review. Parties may also submit rebuttal briefs or written comments. Pursuant to 19 CFR 309(d), rebuttal briefs and rebuttals to written comments are limited to issues raised in the case briefs, and may be filed no later than 5 days after the time limit for filing the case briefs. Parties who submit argument in these proceedings are requested to submit with the argument:

(1)a statement of the issue;

(2)a brief summary of the argument; and

(3)a table of authorities. *See* 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2). Further, the Department requests parties submitting written comments to provide the Department with an additional copy of the public version of any such comments on diskette. The Department will issue final results of this administrative review, including the results of our analysis of the issues raised in any such written comments or at a hearing, within 120 days of publication of these preliminary results. Assessment Rates The Department shall determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. The Department intends to issue appropriate instructions for Micro Forge directly to CBP within 15 days of publication of the final results of this review. The final results of this review shall be the basis for assessment of antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final results of this review, and for future deposits of estimated duties, where applicable. Cash Deposit Requirements Bonding is no longer permitted to fulfill security requirements for shipments from Micro Forge of certain stainless steel flanges from India entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of these final results of new shipper review.The following deposit requirements will be effective upon completion of the final results of this new shipper review for all shipments of flanges from India entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(1) of the Tariff Act: 1) the cash deposit rate for the reviewed company will be the rate established in the final results of this new shipper review; if the rate for a particular company is zero or *de minimis (i.e.* , less than 0.50 percent), no cash deposit will be required for that company; 2) for manufacturers or exporters not covered in this review, but covered in the original less-than-fair-value investigation or a previous review, the cash deposit will continue to be the most recent rate published in the final determination or final results for which the manufacturer or exporter received a company-specific rate; 3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, a prior review or the original investigation, but the manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate will be that established for the most recent period for that manufacturer of the merchandise; and 4) if neither the exporter nor the manufacturer is a firm covered in this or any previous reviews, the cash deposit rate will be 162.14 percent, the “all others” rate established in the LTFV investigation. *See Amended Final Determination* 59 FR at 5995. These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review. Notification to Interested Parties This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4) and 19 CFR 351.214. Dated: July 24, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-14781 Filed 7-31-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-863] Honey From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) is extending the time limit for the preliminary results of the administrative and new shipper reviews of honey from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). These reviews cover the period December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2006. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Bertrand or Anya Naschak, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3207 or

(202)482-6375, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 10, 2001, the Department published in the **Federal Register** an antidumping duty order covering honey from the PRC. *See Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order; Honey from the People's Republic of China* , 66 FR 63670 (December 10, 2001). On February 2, 2007, the Department published a notice of initiation of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from the PRC. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part* , 72 FR 5005 (February 2, 2007). On February 5, 2007, the Department published a notice of initiation of the antidumping new shipper review of honey from the PRC. *See Honey from the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Antidumping Duty Reviews* , 72 FR 5265 (February 5, 2007). On February 23, 2007, the Department aligned the new shipper review and the administrative review. *See* Letter from Christopher Riker: Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review of Honey from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”): Alignment with Administrative Review, dated February 23, 2007. The preliminary results of these reviews are currently due no later than September 2, 2007. Statutory Time Limits In antidumping duty adminstrative reviews section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), requires the Department to make a preliminary determination within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested and a final determination within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary determination to a maximum of 365 days after the last day of the anniversary month. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Review We determine that it is not practicable to complete the preliminary results of these administrative and new shipper reviews within the original time limit because the Department requires additional time to analyze a large volume of pending U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, analyze questionnaire responses, issue supplemental questionnaires, conduct verification, as well as to evaluate what would be the most appropriate surrogate values to use during the period of review. Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results of these aligned administrative and new shipper reviews by 90 days. The preliminary results will now be due no later than December 3, 2007, which is the first business day after the 90-day extension (the 90th day falls on the weekend). The final results continue to be due 120 days after the publication of the preliminary results. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: July 24, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-14778 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-865] Final Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from the People's Republic of China AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 31, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Bertrand, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3207. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 1, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“Department”) published a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”) for the period November 1, 2005, through October 31, 2006. *See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review* , 71 FR 64240 (November 1, 2006). On November 30, 2006, United States Steel (“Petitioner”), a domestic producer of certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products, requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of Anshan Iron& Steel Group Corp., Angang Group International Trade Corporation, Angang New Iron and Steel Co., Angang New Steel Co., Ltd., and Angang Group Hong Kong Co., Ltd. (collectively “Angang”) and Baosteel Group Corporation, Shanghai Baosteel International Economic & Trading Co., Ltd., and Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (collectively “Baosteel”). On December 27, 2006, the Department published a notice of initiation of an antidumping duty administrative review on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from the PRC. * See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part (“Notice of Initiation”) * , 71 FR 77720 (December 27, 2006). On June 11, 2007, we preliminarily rescinded this review based on evidence on the record indicating that there were no entries into the United States of subject merchandise during the period of review (“POR”) by Angang or Baosteel. *See Preliminary Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From the People's Republic of China* , 72 FR 32072 (June 11, 2007) (“ *Preliminary Rescission* ”). We invited interested parties to submit comments on our *Preliminary Rescission* . We did not receive any comments on our *Preliminary Rescission* . The POR is November 1, 2005, through October 31, 2006. Scope of the Review For purposes of this review, the products covered are certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products of a rectangular shape, of a width of 0.5 inch or greater, neither clad, plated, nor coated with metal and whether or not painted, varnished, or coated with plastics or other non-metallic substances, in coils (whether or not in successively superimposed layers), regardless of thickness, and in straight lengths of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm and of a width measuring at least 10 times the thickness. Universal mill plate ( *i.e.* , flat-rolled products rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width exceeding 150 mm, but not exceeding 1250 mm, and of a thickness of not less than 4.0 mm, not in coils and without patterns in relief) of a thickness not less than 4.0 mm is not included within the scope of this review. Specifically included within the scope of this review are vacuum degassed, fully stabilized (commonly referred to as interstitial-free (IF)) steels, high strength low alloy

(HSLA)steels, and the substrate for motor lamination steels. IF steels are recognized as low carbon steels with micro-alloying levels of elements such as titanium or niobium (also commonly referred to as columbium), or both, added to stabilize carbon and nitrogen elements. HSLA steels are recognized as steels with micro-alloying levels of elements such as chromium, copper, niobium, vanadium, and molybdenum. The substrate for motor lamination steels contains micro-alloying levels of elements such as silicon and aluminum. Steel products to be included in the scope of this review, regardless of definitions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), are products in which: i) iron predominates, by weight, over each of the other contained elements; ii) the carbon content is 2 percent or less, by weight; and, iii) none of the elements listed below exceeds the quantity, by weight, respectively indicated: 1.80 percent of manganese, or 2.25 percent of silicon, or 1.00 percent of copper, or 0.50 percent of aluminum, or 1.25 percent of chromium, or 0.30 percent of cobalt, or 0.40 percent of lead, or 1.25 percent of nickel, or 0.30 percent of tungsten, or 0.10 percent of molybdenum, or 0.10 percent of niobium, or 0.15 percent of vanadium, or 0.15 percent of zirconium. All products that meet the physical and chemical description provided above are within the scope of this review unless otherwise excluded. The following products, by way of example, are outside or specifically excluded from the scope of this review: • Alloy hot-rolled steel products in which at least one of the chemical elements exceeds those listed above (including, e.g., American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM)specifications A543, A387, A514, A517, A506). • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)/American Iron & Steel Institute

(AISI)grades of series 2300 and higher. • Ball bearing steels, as defined in the HTSUS. • Tool steels, as defined in the HTSUS. • Silico-manganese (as defined in the HTSUS) or silicon electrical steel with a silicon level exceeding 2.25 percent. • ASTM specifications A710 and A736. • USS abrasion-resistant steels (USS AR 400, USS AR 500). • All products (proprietary or otherwise) based on an alloy ASTM specification (sample specifications: ASTM A506, A507). • Non-rectangular shapes, not in coils, which are the result of having been processed by cutting or stamping and which have assumed the character of articles or products classified outside chapter 72 of the HTSUS. The merchandise subject to this review is classified in the HTSUS at subheadings: 7208.10.15.00, 7208.10.30.00, 7208.10.60.00, 7208.25.30.00, 7208.25.60.00, 7208.26.00.30, 7208.26.00.60, 7208.27.00.30, 7208.27.00.60, 7208.36.00.30, 7208.36.00.60, 7208.37.00.30, 7208.37.00.60, 7208.38.00.15, 7208.38.00.30, 7208.38.00.90, 7208.39.00.15, 7208.39.00.30, 7208.39.00.90, 7208.40.60.30, 7208.40.60.60, 7208.53.00.00, 7208.54.00.00, 7208.90.00.00, 7211.14.00.90, 7211.19.15.00, 7211.19.20.00, 7211.19.30.00, 7211.19.45.00, 7211.19.60.00, 7211.19.75.30, 7211.19.75.60, and 7211.19.75.90. Certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products covered by this review, including: vacuum degassed fully stabilized; high strength low alloy; and the substrate for motor lamination steel may also enter under the following tariff numbers: 7225.11.00.00, 7225.19.00.00, 7225.30.30.50, 7225.30.70.00, 7225.40.70.00, 7225.99.00.90, 7226.11.10.00, 7226.11.90.30, 7226.11.90.60, 7226.19.10.00, 7226.19.90.00, 7226.91.50.00, 7226.91.70.00, 7226.91.80.00, and 7226.99.00.00. Subject merchandise may also enter under 7210.70.30.00, 7210.90.90.00, 7211.14.00.30, 7212.40.10.00, 7212.40.50.00, and 7212.50.00.00. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and U.S. Customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under review is dispositive. Final Rescission of Review Because neither Angang nor Baosteel made shipments to the United States of subject merchandise during the POR, and because we did not receive any comments on our *Preliminary Rescission* , in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3) and consistent with our practice, we are rescinding this review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from the PRC for the period of November 1, 2005, to October 31, 2006. *See, e.g., Polychloroprene Rubber from Japan: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 66 FR 45005 (August 27, 2001). The cash deposit rate for Angang and Baosteel will continue to be the rate established in the most recently completed segment of this proceeding. This notice is published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: July 24, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-14780 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for Navy Training Operations in the Northwest Training Range Complex and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy

(Navy)announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas EIS to evaluate the potential environmental effects of maintaining Fleet readiness through the use of the Northwest Training Range Complex (NWTRC) to support current, emerging, and future training activities. The proposed action serves to implement range enhancements to upgrade and modernize range capabilities within the NWTRC thereby ensuring critical Fleet requirements are met. The Navy will invite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service to be cooperating agencies in preparation of this EIS/OEIS. DATES AND ADDRESSES: Five public scoping meetings will be held in Washington, Oregon and California to receive oral and written comments on environmental concerns that should be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Public scoping meetings will be held at the following dates, times and locations: September 10, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Coachman Inn, 32959 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, Washington, September 11, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Pacific Beach Fire Hall, 4586 State Route 109, Pacific Beach, Washington, September 12, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Grays Harbor College Cafeteria, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, Washington, September 13, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Spouting Horn Restaurant, 110 Southeast Highway 101, Depoe Bay, Oregon, and September 15, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Eureka's Women's Club, 1531 J Street, Eureka, California. Each of the five scoping meetings will consist of an informal, open house session with information stations staffed by Navy representatives. Details of the meeting locations and time will be announced in local newspapers. Additional information concerning meeting times will be available on the EIS/OEIS web page located at: *http://www.NWTRangeComplexEIS.com.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Kler, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Attention: NWTRC EIS/OEIS, 1101 Tautog Circle Suite 203, Silverdale, Washington, 98315-1101. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NWTRC consists of airspace, surface operating areas, and land range facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Components of the NWTRC encompass 126,630 nm 2 of surface/subsurface ocean operating area, 33,997 nm 2 of special use airspace, and 22 nm 2 of restricted airspace. The EIS/OEIS study area lies within the NWTRC, and encompasses surface and subsurface ocean operating areas, land training areas and special use airspace in Washington, and over-ocean special use airspace offshore of Washington, Oregon and northern California. These ranges and operating areas are used to conduct training involving military hardware, personnel, tactics, munitions, explosives, and electronic combat systems. The NWTRC serves as a backyard range for those units homeported in the Pacific Northwest area including those aviation, surface ship, submarine, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units homeported at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett, Naval Base Kitsap—Bremerton, Naval Base Kitsap—Bangor, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to:

(1)Achieve and maintain Fleet readiness using the NWTRC to support and conduct current, emerging, and future training activities and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) events (primarily unmanned aerial vehicles);

(2)expand warfare missions supported by the NWTRC, consistent with the requirements of the Fleet Readiness Training Plan

(FRTP)and other transformation initiatives; and

(3)upgrade and modernize existing range capabilities to enhance and sustain Navy training and RDT&E. The need for the Proposed Action is to:

(1)Maintain current levels of military readiness by training in the NWTRC;

(2)accommodate future increases in operational training tempo in the NWTRC and support the rapid deployment of naval units or strike groups;

(3)achieve and sustain readiness of ships, submarines, and aviation squadrons using the NWTRC so that they can quickly surge significant combat power in the event of a national crisis or contingency operation and consistent with the FRTP;

(4)support the acquisition and implementation of advance military technology into the Fleet;

(5)identify shortfalls in range capabilities, particularly training infrastructure and instrumentation, and address through range investments and enhancements; and

(6)maintain the long-term viability of the NWTRC while protecting human health and the environment and enhancing the quality and communication capability and safety of the range complex. The No Action Alternative is the continuation of training and RDT&E. Alternative 1 consists of an increase in the number of training activities from baseline levels and force structure changes associated with the introduction of new weapon systems, vessels, and aircraft into the Fleet. Alternative 2 consists of all elements of Alternative 1. In addition, Alternative 2 includes an increase in the number of training activities over Alternative 1 levels and implementation of range enhancements. Environmental issues that will be addressed in the EIS/OEIS, as applicable, include but are not limited to: air quality; airspace; biological resources, including threatened and endangered species; cultural resources; geology and soils; hazardous materials and waste; health and safety; land use; noise; socioeconomics; transportation; and water resources. The Navy is initiating the scoping process to identify community concerns and local issues that will be addressed in the EIS/OEIS. Federal agencies, state agencies, and local agencies, Native American Indian Tribes and Nations, the public, and interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments to the Navy to identify specific issues or topics of environmental concern that the commenter believes the Navy should consider. All comments, written or provided orally at the scoping meetings, will receive the same consideration during EIS/OEIS preparation. Written comments must be postmarked no later than September 29, 2007, and should be mailed to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, 1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203, Silverdale, Washington, 98315-1101, Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler—NWTRC EIS/OEIS. Dated: July 25, 2007. M.C. Holley, Lieutenant Commander, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Administrative Law Division, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E7-14784 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License; SurTec International, GmbH AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to SurTec International, GmbH, of 9 Skyline Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052 and SurTec International, GmbH, Stuckerstrasse 18, D-64673, Zwingenberg, Germany, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea and all member countries of the European Patent Convention, the Government-owned inventions described in U.S. Patent *No. 6,669,764:* Pretreatment for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Navy Case No. 8,4379.//U.S. Patent Application. *Serial No. 11/058,533:* Process for Sealing Phosphoric Acid Anodized Aluminums, Navy Case No. 95892.//U.S. Patent. *Application Serial No. 11/116,166:* Composition and Process for Preparing Chromium-Zirconium Coatings on Metal Substrates, Navy Case No. 96343.//U.S. Patent Application. *Serial No. 11/116,165:* Composition and Process for Preparing Protective Coatings on Metal Substrates, Navy Case No. 97039 in the field of corrosion prevention. DATES: Anyone wishing to object to the granting of this license must file written objections along with supporting evidence, if any, not later than August 15, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written objections are to be filed with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Business Office, Office of Research and Technology Applications, Building 505, Room 116, 22473 Millstone Road, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Paul Fritz, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Business Office, Office of Research and Technology Applications, Building 505, Room 116, 22473 Millstone Road, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, telephone 301-342-5586, fax 301-342-1134, e-mail: *paul.fritz@navy.mil* . (Authority: 35 U.S.C. 207, 37 CFR Part 404. ) Dated: 24 July 2007. L. R. Almand, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Navy Judge Advocate General, Administrative Law Division. [FR Doc. E7-14713 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP07-499-001 and RP07-498-001 (Not Consolidated)] Central Kentucky Transmission Company; Notice of Request To Change Effective Date July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Central Kentucky Transmission Company (Central Kentucky) tendered for filing a request that the Commission approve a change in the effective date of certain tariff sheets that have either been approved or are pending in the above-referenced proceedings to coincide with the revised September 1, 2007 launch date of Central Kentucky's new Electronic Bulletin Board. 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 July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14755 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-531-000] Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Colorado Interstate Gas Company

(CIG)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 380H and First Revised Sheet No. 380H.01, effective May 28, 2007. CIG states that the tariff sheets are being filed to incorporate a provision previously accepted by the Commission in Docket Nos. RP07-76-001, *et al.* 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14750 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-419-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Application July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 13, 2007, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE., Charleston, West Virginia 25314, filed in Docket No. CP07-419-000, an application pursuant to sections 7(c) and 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations, for authorization of the realignment of the protective boundary surrounding Greenwood and North Greenwood Storage Fields, located in Steuben County, New York, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. 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. Specifically, Columbia proposes to reduce the current protective boundary from 3,000 feet in width at all points to a 1,000 foot width area for the protection of the Greenwood and North Greenwood Storage Fields' reservoir integrity. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Fredric J. George, Lead Counsel, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, P. O. Box 1273, Charleston West Virginia 25325-1273, at

(304)357-2359 or fax

(304)357-3206. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice, the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment

(EA)and place it into the Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding; or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of the final environmental impact statement

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14753 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP07-508-001, RP07-500-001, RP07-415-001, and RP07-412-002 (Not Consolidated)] Columbia Gulf Transmission Company; Notice of Request To Change Effective Date July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Columbia Gulf Transmission Company (Columbia Gulf) tendered for filing a request that the Commission approve a change in the effective date of certain tariff sheets that have either been approved or are pending in the above-referenced proceedings to coincide with the revised September 1, 2007 launch date of Columbia Gulf's new Electronic Bulletin Board. 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 July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14754 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. RP07-515-001 and RP07-497-001 (Not Consolidated)] Crossroads Pipeline Company; Notice of Request To Change Effective Date July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Crossroads Pipeline Company (Crossroads) tendered for filing a request that the Commission approve a change in the effective date of certain tariff sheets that have either been approved or are pending in the above-referenced proceedings to coincide with the revised September 1, 2007 launch date of Crossroads' new Electronic Bulletin Board. 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 July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14752 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP03-36-027] Dauphin Island Gathering Partners; Notice of Negotiated Rate July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Dauphin Island Gathering Partners (Dauphin Island) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed below to become effective August 17, 2007: Thirty-Third Revised Sheet No. 9 Twenty-Seventh Sheet No. 10 Dauphin Island states that these tariff sheets reflect changes to its statement of negotiated rates tariff sheets. Dauphin Island states that copies of the filing are being served contemporaneously on its customers and other interested parties. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14736 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-534-000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 19, 2007, 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 August 20, 2007: Second Revised Sheet No. 1130 Second Revised Sheet No. 1131 DTI states that the purpose of this filing is to provide for an alternative method in which it may distribute purchased gas-related refunds from its gas suppliers for service provided prior to October 1, 1993. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14747 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-532-000] Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 19, 2007, Dominion Transmission, Inc.

(DTI)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 153 and Third Revised Sheet No. 204, to become effective August 20, 2007. DTI states that the purpose of the filing is to add missing sheet references to Rate Schedules FT and FTNN. No substantive changes have been made to the above-referenced 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 § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14749 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. NJ07-5-000] East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Filing July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 13, 2007, pursuant to Order No. 890, 18 CFR 35.28(e) and Rule 207 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. filed revision to its “safe harbor” Open Access Transmission Tariff, to be effective on July 13, 2007. 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. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14763 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-533-000] Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 19, 2007 Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (Eastern Shore) tendered for filing revised tariff sheets, proposed to be effective August 1, 2007: Sixty-Fifth Revised Sheet No. 7 Sixty-Fifth Revised Sheet No. 8 Eastern Shore states that the purpose of this instant filing is to track rate changes attributable to storage services purchased from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) under their Rate Schedules GSS and LSS. The costs of the above referenced storage services comprise the rates and charges payable under ESNG's Rate Schedules GSS and LSS. This tracking filing is being made pursuant to Section 3 of ESNG's Rate Schedules GSS and LSS. Eastern Shore states that copies of the filing has been mailed to its customers and interested state commissions. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14748 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-418-000] Encinal Gathering, Ltd.; Notice of Application July 25, 2007. Take notice that on July 12, 2007, Encinal Gathering, Ltd. (EGL), 10101 Reunion Place, Suite 1000, San Antonio, TX 78216, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an application pursuant to Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act

(NGA)and Part 153 of the Commission's regulations, for an order authorizing the siting, construction, and operation of pipeline and appurtenant facilities for the import and export of natural gas at the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico in Webb County, Texas, and for a Presidential Permit for such facilities. EGL proposes to construct two parallel 12-inch pipelines, each approximately 1435 feet in length (683 feet of which will be in the U.S.), which would connect to EGL's Big Reef Gathering System, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. This filing also may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at: *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at: *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

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

(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Brandon Seale, Encinal Gathering, Ltd., at (telephone)

(210)313-3441or

(210)340-5882. Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 C.F.R. 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: Complete its environmental assessment

(GPL)and Giant Industries Arizona, Inc.

(GIA)pursuant to Rule 207(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.204 (2007), tendered for filing an application for temporary waiver of the Interstate Commerce Act

(ICA)Section 6 and Section 20 tariff filing and reporting requirements applicable to interstate common carrier pipelines. GPL and GIA state that as a result of leasing arrangements with TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, L.P., their pipeline facilities will be used exclusively for the transportation of crude oil to refineries owned by direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Western Refining, Inc., the parent company of GPL and GIA. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14730 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR07-10-001] Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 12, 2007, Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC filed a revised Statement of Operating Conditions in compliance with the Commission's letter order issued on June 21, 2007, in Docket No. PR07-10-000. Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing a protest must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14756 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-79-000] Midwestern Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Notice of Institution of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date July 24, 2007. On July 19, 2007, the Commission issued an order that instituted a proceeding in the above-referenced docket, pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Power Act

(FPA)16 U.S.C. 824e, concerning the justness and reasonableness of the “cost cap” in the Interconnection Agreement discussed in the July 19, 2007 Order. *Midwestern Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.* , 120 FERC ¶ 61,006 (2007). The refund effective date in the above-docketed proceeding, established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14766 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-527-001] MIGC, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 20, 2007, MIGC, Inc.

(MIGC)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets with a proposed effective date of August 15, 2007: Tenth Revised Sheet No. 4, Thirteenth Revised Sheet No. 6, Original Sheet No. 52C. MIGC states that copies of the filing have been served upon all jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions. 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 § 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14751 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-535-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Petition for Limited Waiver of Tariff Provisions July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 20, 2007, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) tendered for filing a petition to the Commission for a limited waiver of its FERC Gas Tariff in order to allow Northern to resolve prior-period imbalance trading errors by retroactively adjustment imbalance levels for Tenaska Marketing Ventures, Northwestern Energy Corporation, and Wisconsin Power and Light Company to reflect imbalance trades which were agreed to but erroneously not communicated. 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 August 3, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14746 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. NJ07-6-000] Orlando Utilities Commission; Notice of Filing July 24, 2007. Take notice that on July 13, 2007, pursuant to Order No. 890, 18 CFR 35.28(e) and Rule 207 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Orlando Utilities Commission filed revision to its “safe harbor” Open Access Transmission Tariff. 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

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

(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14761 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-1088-000] RBC Energy Services, L P; Notice of Issuance of Order July 24, 2007. RBC Energy Services, LP

(RBC)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, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. RBC also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, RBC requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by RBC. On July 18, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34 (Director's Order). 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 concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by RBC should file a 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 protests is August 17, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, RBC 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 RBC, 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 RBC'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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14765 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP06-200-030] Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Tariff Filing and Negotiated Rate July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 18, 2007, Rockies Express Pipeline LLC

(REX)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets, to be effective July 19, 2007: Twenty-Fifth Revised Sheet No. 22 Twelfth Revised Sheet No. 24 Second Revised Sheet No. 24A 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14735 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-417-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 11, 2007, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate and maintain approximately 262.6 miles of 36-inch diameter pipeline consisting of two laterals, one primarily in Arkansas (Fayetteville Lateral) and the other in Mississippi (Greenville Lateral); one 10,650 horsepower compressor station; certain piping modifications; and certain ancillary facilities. In addition, Texas Gas is seeking authority to implement initial separate incremental rates for the Fayetteville Lateral and the Greenville Lateral, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open for public inspection. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at

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

(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding this Application should be directed to Kathy D. Fort, Manager of Certificates and Tariffs, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC, 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 or by telephone at 270-688-6825 or fax at 270-688-5871. On December 28, 2006, the Commission staff granted Texas Gas's request to utilize the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)Pre-Filing Process and assigned Docket No. PF07-2-000 to staff activities involving the Texas Gas's expansion project. Now, as of the filing of Texas Gas's application on July 11, 2007, the NEPA Pre-Filing Process for this project has ended. From this time forward, Texas Gas's proceeding will be conducted in Docket No. CP07-417-000, as noted in the caption of this Notice. Pursuant to § 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment

(EA)and place it into the Commission's public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of the final environmental impact statement

(FEIS)or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission's public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA. 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 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. 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 commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. 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:* August 13, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14732 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-936-000, Docket No. ER07-958-000] Tiverton Power, LLC, Rumford Power, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order July 24, 2007. Tiverton Power, LLC (Tiverton Power) and Rumford Power, LLC (Rumford Power) 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, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Tiverton Power and Rumford Power also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Tiverton Power and Rumford Power requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Tiverton Power and Rumford Power. On July 18, 2007, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34 (Director's Order). 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 concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Tiverton Power and Rumford Power should file a 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 protests is August 17, 2007. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, Tiverton Power and Rumford Power are 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 Tiverton Power and Rumford Power, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Tiverton Power's and Rumford Power's Rissuance 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14764 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-530-000] Viking Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 17, 2007, Viking Gas Transmission Company (Viking) tendered for filing to become part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to become effective on August 17, 2007: Eighth Revised Sheet No. 97A First Revised Sheet No. 97B Viking states that the purpose of this filing is to modify the pro forma Firm Transportation Agreement Exhibits to standardize documentation of discounted rate agreements and negotiated rate agreements. The proposed changes to Rate Schedule FT-A's form of Firm Transportation Agreement will enhance efficiency and make more routine the memorialization of agreements including negotiated rate agreements and discount rate agreements within the parameters established by the companion provisions of Viking's tariff. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of § 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at: *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14740 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No. RP07-529-000 Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd; Notice of Proposed Changes In FERC Gas Tariff July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 17, 2007, Wyoming Interstate Company, LTD

(WIC)tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets to become effective August 17, 2007: Second Revised Volume No. 2 Second Revised Sheet No. 11A Seventh Revised Sheet No. 28 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 61 Tenth Revised Sheet No. 63 Fourth Revised Sheet No. 63A WIC states that the tariff sheets are being revised to update provisions related to off-system capacity. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at: *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at: *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14733 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP07-528-000] Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff July 20, 2007. Take notice that on July 17, 2007, Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd. (Young) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Seventh Revised Sheet No. 11, to become effective August 17, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call

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

(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14734 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 July 19, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER00-2887-005; ER01-542-002; ER06-703-001; ER05-1218-002; ER05-1219-002; ER00-2887-005. *Applicants:* STI Capital Company; Pedricktown Cogeneration Company, LP; Camden Plant Holding, L.L.C.; Bayonne Plant Holding, LLC; Newark Bay Cogeneration Partnership, L.P. *Description:* STI Capital Company et al submit a notice of non-material change in status in compliance with reporting requirements adopted by FERC in Order 652. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0153. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-1284-004; ER05-1202-003; ER05-1262-008; ER06-1093-004; ER07-407-002; ER06-1122-001; ER07-522-001; ER07-342-001. *Applicants:* Blue Canyon Windpower, LLC; Blue Canyon Windpower II LLC; Flat Rock Windpower LLC; Flat Rock Windpower II LLC; High Prairie Wind Farm II, LLC; High Trail Wind Farm, LLC; Old Trial Wind Farm, LLC; Telocast Wind Power Partners, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Change in Status of EDP—Energias De Portugal, S.A. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-5044. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 07, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-69-003. *Applicants:* Boston Edison Company. *Description:* NSTAR Electric Company submits its annual informational report for the Commission updating the FERC on the status of the its long-term transmission projects and providing certain accounting information etc. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0180. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-371-003. *Applicants:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. *Description:* Southwest Power Pool, Inc. submits its compliance filing containing modifications to Schedule 2 to its Open Access Transmission Tariff which provides for compensation of generators. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0152. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-478-003. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff to comply with the 60-day compliance filing directives. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0116. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-762-001. *Applicants:* Illinois Power Company. *Description:* Illinois Power Company's response to Questions 1-4, 7 and 11 posed in FERC's letter dated 6/15/07. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0120. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-993-001. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. re-submits a clean coversheet and the redlined coversheet of the Fifth Revised Amended Interconnection Agreement. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0117. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1102-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, LLC. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits an amendment to its 6/29/07 filing and two substitute Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement under PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0151. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1105-001. *Applicants:* Cedar Creek Wind Energy, LLC. *Description:* Cedar Creek Wind Energy, LLC notifies FERC of a non-material error in the application for authority to make wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services. *Filed Date:* 07/16/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0121. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1150-000. *Applicants:* Dynegy South Bay, LLC. *Description:* Dynegy South Bay, LLC submits First Revised Sheet 131 to its Reliability Must-Run Agreement w/ California Independent System Operator Corporation to correct a typographical error. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0118. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 07, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1151-000. *Applicants:* NSTAR Electric Company. *Description:* NSTAR Electric Company submits a Wholesale Distribution Service Agreement for service to its affiliate, MATEP LLC. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0119. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. 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. 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 dockets(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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14726 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 July 20, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1146-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits proposed changes to its open access transmission tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 4 in accordance w/ FERC's Order 890. *Filed Date:* July 11, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 01, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1148-000. *Applicants:* PurEnergy Caledonia, LLC. *Description:* PurEnergy Caledonia LLC submits a notice of cancellation of its Rate Schedule 1 effective September 11, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0183. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1149-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Informational Filing of Idaho Power Company. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5065. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1162-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp submits revised tariff sheets for its pending FERC Electric Tariff, Revised Volume 4 pursuant to 18 CFR, Part 35, section 205 of the Federal Power Act. *Filed Date:* July 16, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0122. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1163-000. *Applicants:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc. *Description:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc submits proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Eighth Revised Volume 7. *Filed Date:* July 16, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0115. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 06, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1164-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1165-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1166-000. *Applicants:* NorthWestern Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1167-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1168-000. *Applicants:* Portland General Electric Company. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1169-000. *Applicants:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc. *Description:* Avista Corp et al submits revised sections 30.3 to their respective Open Access Transmission Tariffs with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0175. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1170-000. *Applicants:* Maine Public Service Company. *Description:* Maine Public Service Company submits revisions to its open access transmission tariff. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0174. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1171-000. *Applicants:* Arizona Public Service Company. *Description:* Arizona Public Service Company submits amendments to its Open Access Transmission Tariff to reflect clarifications and modifications of the requirements implemented under Order 890 with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0178. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1172-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Company submits certain modifications to non-rate terms and conditions in its Order 590 pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff with an effective date of July 13, 2007. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0179. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1173-000. *Applicants:* Black Hills Power, Inc. *Description:* Black Hills Power Inc, on behalf of itself and Basin Electric Power Cooperative et al submits revised Sheets 130 et al of the Transmission Providers' joint open access transmission tariff. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0176. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1174-000. *Applicants:* MATL, LLP. *Description:* Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. submits a revised Open Access Transmission Tariff in compliance with the Commission's Order 890 pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act. *Filed Date:* July 13, 2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0191. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 03, 2007. 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. There is an eSubscription link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14727 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 July 20, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-25-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits its Open Access Transmission Tariff

(OATT)compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/11/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070710-5095. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-26-000. *Applicants:* Public Service Company of New Mexico. *Description:* Public Service Company of New Mexico submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070712-5025. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-27-000. *Applicants:* E ON U.S. LLC. *Description:* LG&E/KU on behalf of LG&E submits its Capacity of Benefit Margin

(CBM)compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/12/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070712-5047. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 2, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-28-000. *Applicants:* Avista Corporation. *Description:* Avista Corporation submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070712-5069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-29-000. *Applicants:* NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc. *Description:* NewCorp Resources Electric Cooperative, Inc submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5003. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-30-000. *Applicants:* Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. *Description:* Ohio Valley Electric Corp submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5006. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-31-000. *Applicants:* Aquila, Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc. submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-32-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services Inc. *Description:* Entergy Services, Inc submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5027. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-33-000; OA07-11-001. *Applicants:* Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-op. *Description:* Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative, Inc submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5026. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-34-000. *Applicants:* Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Company. *Description:* Sierra Pacific Resources Operating Companies submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5030. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-35-000. *Applicants:* Cleco Power LLC. *Description:* Cleco Power LLC submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5032. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-36-000. *Applicants:* South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. *Description:* South Carolina Electric & Gas Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5035. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-37-000. *Applicants:* Kentucky Utilities Company; Louisville Gas and Electric Company; E.ON U.S. LLC. *Description:* E.ON U.S., LLC on behalf of Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5034. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-38-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5036. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-39-000. *Applicants:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. *Description:* Xcel Energy Services Inc. submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-40-000; OA07-15-001. *Applicants:* Portland General Electric Company. *Description:* Portland General Electric Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5041. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-41-000. *Applicants:* Allegheny Power. *Description:* Allegheny Power submits its Request for waiver of Order 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070716-0187. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-42-000. *Applicants:* Southern Company Services, Inc. *Description:* Southern Company Services, Inc. submits its CBM compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5039. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-43-000. *Applicants:* Arizona Public Service Company. *Description:* Arizona Public Service Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5045. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-44-000. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Co submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5046. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-45-000. *Applicants:* El Paso Electric Company. *Description:* El Paso Electric Company submits its CBM compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5050. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-46-000. *Applicants:* Florida Power & Light Company. *Description:* Florida Power & Light Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5042. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-47-000. *Applicants:* Tampa Electric Company. *Description:* Tampa Electric Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-48-000. *Applicants:* Tucson Electric Power Company. *Description:* Tucson Electric Power Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5064. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-49-000. *Applicants:* UNS Electric, Inc. *Description:* UNS Electric, Inc. submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5066. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-50-000. *Applicants:* Alcoa Power Generating Inc.—Yadkin. *Description:* Alcoa Power Generating Inc.—Yadkin Division submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5067. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-51-000. *Applicants:* Mid-Continent Area Power Pool. *Description:* Mid-Continent Area Power Pool submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5071. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-52-000. *Applicants:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc. *Description:* Puget Sound Energy, Inc submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5072. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-53-000. *Applicants:* Progress Energy, Inc. *Description:* Progress Energy, Inc. submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5076. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-54-000; OA07-18-001. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5078. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-55-000. *Applicants:* Black Hills Power, Inc. *Description:* Black Hills Power, Inc. on behalf of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, and Powder River Energy Corp submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-56-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-57-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent System Operator, Inc submits its CBM compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5092. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-58-000. *Applicants:* Northwestern Corp. *Description:* Northwestern Corporation submits its compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5093. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-59-000; OA07-13-001. *Applicants:* NorthWestern Corporation. *Description:* NorthWestern Corporation South Dakota submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5096. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-60-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5099. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-61-000. *Applicants:* Maine Public Service Company. *Description:* Maine Public Service Company submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070713-5108. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-70-000. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Company submits its CBM compliance filing pursuant to Order 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0173. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-74-000. *Applicants:* MATL LLP. *Description:* Montana Alberta Tie Ltd submits its OATT compliance filing pursuant to Order No. 890. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0191. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* OA07-76-000. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator Inc. submits a request for temporary waivers, request for expedited action, and request for waiver of notice and comment procedures. *Filed Date:* 07/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-0177. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. 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. 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 dockets(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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14728 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 July 24, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC07-115-000. *Applicants:* Iberdrola Energias Renovables S.A.U. *Description:* Iberdrola Energias Renovables SAU submits a supplement to its application submitted on 7/13/07 and seeks to clarify transfers of facilities. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070720-0011. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 3, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: *Docket Numbers:* EG07-73-000. *Applicants:* Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm, LLC. *Description:* Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm, LLC submits a Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status pursuant to Section 366.7(a) of FERC's Regulations. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0069. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* EG07-74-000. *Applicants:* CPV Liberty, LLC. *Description:* Notice of Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of CPV Liberty, LLC. *Filed Date:* 07/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070723-5022. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 13, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER01-3001-018; ER03-647-010. *Applicants:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. *Description:* New York Independent System Operator, Inc. submits its report pursuant to the Commission's 5/18/07 Order. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070717-5061. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-163-006. *Applicants:* Milford Power Company, LLC; ISO New England Inc.; Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel. *Description:* Compliance filing pursuant to Commission's 5/18/07, 4/19/06, and 10/27/06 Orders. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-879-001. *Applicants:* Louisville Gas & Electric Company; Kentucky Utilities Company. *Description:* Compliance Refund Report of Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Company. *Filed Date:* 07/23/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070723-5004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 13, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1150-000. *Applicants:* Dynegy South Bay, LLC. *Description:* Dynegy South Bay, LLC submits First Revised Sheet 131 to its Reliability Must-Run Agreement w/ California Independent System Operator Corporation to correct a typographical error. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0118. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1151-000. *Applicants:* NSTAR Electric Company. *Description:* NSTAR Electric Company submits a Wholesale Distribution Service Agreement for service to its affiliate, MATEP LLC. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070718-0119. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1152-000. *Applicants:* Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. *Description:* Wisconsin Public Service Corp submits Service Agreement—Rate Schedule 51, dated 7/16/07 with the City of Marshfield, WI. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0071. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1153-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corporation on behalf of Ohio Power Company submits a Notice of Cancellation of Original Service Agreement 327 under its Open Access Transmission Tariff etc. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0053. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1154-000. *Applicants:* California Independent System Operator Corporation. *Description:* California Independent System Operator Corporation submits its Notice of Termination of the Dynamic Scheduling Agreement for Scheduling Coordinators with Mirant Energy Trading LLC. *Filed Date:* 07/17/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0054. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1155-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits a Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Benton County Wind Farm LLC *et al* ., as Service Agreement 1849 to FERC Electric Tariff, 3rd Rev Vol 1. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0068. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1156-000. *Applicants:* PacifiCorp. *Description:* PacifiCorp submits jurisdictional agreements re Long-Term Firm Point-to-Point Transmission Service et ac with Weyerhaeuser Co *et al.* *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1157-000. *Applicants:* Logan Wind Energy LLC. *Description:* Request for authorization to sell energy and capacity at market-based rates and waiver of the 60 day notice requirement. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1158-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* AEP Texas North Company submits a fully executed Amended and Restated Interconnection Agreement with Buffalo Gap Wind Farm 3 LLC. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0086. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1159-000. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corporation. *Description:* American Electric Power Service Corp on behalf of the AEP Operating Companies submits an Interconnection and Local Delivery Service Agreement with the City of St Mary's, Ohio. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1160-000. *Applicants:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. *Description:* Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits the First Amended and Restated Partial Requirements Service Agreement with Rutherford Electric Membership Corp, dated as of 5/1/07 pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070720-0018. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1161-000. *Applicants:* Public Power & Utility, Inc. *Description:* Public Power & Utility, Inc submits a petition for acceptance of initial tariff, waivers & blanket authority pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070720-0037. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES07-46-000; ES07-47-000; ES07-48-000. *Applicants:* PSEG Nuclear LLC; PSEG Fossil LLC; PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC. *Description:* Application of PSEG Fossil LLC, PSEG Nuclear LLC and PSEG Energy Resources & Trade LLC for Approval of Corporate Guarantees. *Filed Date:* 07/19/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070719-5048. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 9, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following open access transmission tariff filings: *Docket Numbers:* OA07-19-001; OA07-43-001. *Applicants:* Arizona Public Service Company. *Description:* Arizona Public Service Company submits an errata to the Section 206 compliance filing, containing Substitute Original Sheets 8-9, 102-104 in compliance with FERC's 7/13/07 Order. *Filed Date:* 07/18/2007. *Accession Number:* 20070720-0036. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. 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. 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 dockets(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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14796 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-390-000] Enstor Houston Hub Storage and Transportation, L.P.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Houston Hub Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues July 20, 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 Houston Hub Project involving construction and operation of a new salt dome cavern gas storage project and pipelines by Enstor Houston Hub Storage and Transportation, L.P. (Enstor) at the North Dayton Salt Dome in Liberty County, Texas. 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 Enstor's application was filed with the Commission under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. 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?” was attached to the project notice Enstor provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project Enstor is proposing to construct four solution-mined caverns with an initial total storage capacity of 16 billion cubic feet

(Bcf)of working gas, supported by 8.7 Bcf of pad gas. Upon completion of solution mining, the caverns would be taken out of service one at a time for additional solution mining to increase the capacity of each of the four storage caverns by 7.5 Bcf for a total volume of 30 Bcf of working gas and 16.3 Bcf of pad gas. The project would be capable of injecting about 600 MMcf per day and provide a nominal withdrawal of 1 Bcf per day. Enstor seeks authority to construct and operate in Liberty County, Texas: • Four solution-mined gas storage salt caverns; • Five brine disposal wells and associated 20-inch-diameter brine disposal pipeline; • Five raw water wells and associated 20-inch-diameter raw water pipeline; • 31,600 horse-power compressor station; • Two interconnects and meter stations; • 2.3 miles of dual 24-inch-diameter pipeline; • Ancillary facilities including dehydration equipment, pressure reducing station, withdrawal separator with slug catcher; and • 138-kilo-volt (kv):34-kv power drop substation, 24-kv power drop and associated electric power lines. The 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, N.E., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed facilities would require about 238.4 acres of land. Following construction, about 180.2 acres would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites and permanent rights-of-way. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping”. The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA we 3 will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: 3 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • geology and soils. • land use. • water resources, fisheries, and wetlands. • cultural resources. • vegetation and wildlife. • endangered and threatened species. • air quality and noise. • hazardous waste. • public safety. We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, Acting 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. CP07-390-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before August 22, 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, 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. 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 *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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14767 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP07-8-001 and CP07-8-002] Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C.'s Amended Guardian Expansion/Extension Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues July 20, 2007. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) is in the process of preparing an environmental impact statement

(EIS)that will address the environmental impacts of the Guardian Expansion/Extension Project (G-II) proposed by Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C (Guardian). The Commission will use the EIS in its decision-making process to determine whether or not to authorize the project. A Draft EIS

(DEIS)for the G-II Project was issued on April 13, 2007. This notice announces the opening of a comment period to gather input from the public and interested agencies on amendments that Guardian has made to its proposed G-II Project in filings with the Commission dated April 25, 2007 and July 2, 2007. Each of these amendments were filed in response to various environmental and stakeholder concerns and are discussed in further detail below. On May 19, 2006, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent

(NOI)which announced FERC's initiation of preparing the EIS for the G-II Project. The May 19, 2006 NOI provided information about the proposed Project, the FERC's environmental review process, and requested comments on the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIS. The comment period for the May 19, 2006 NOI closed on June 26, 2006. Comments filed during the scoping period were addressed in the DEIS. April 25, 2007 Amendment The April 25, 2007, amendment (Amendment 1) consisted of a pipeline reroute between mileposts

(MPs)95.3 and 118.2 around the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin (Oneida) Reservation in Brown and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin; modifications to the locations of the West Green Bay, Rubicon, and Sheboygan Meter Stations in Outagamie, Dodge, and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin, respectively; modifications to the location of the Sycamore Compressor Station in De Kalb County, Illinois; and three minor route variations between MPs 71.9 and 72.1 in Calumet County, Wisconsin, MPs 4.1 and 4.6 in Dodge County, Wisconsin, and MPs 41.1 and 41.4 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Guardian is proposing the reroute around the Oneida Reservation because it has been unable to negotiate an easement agreement with Oneida Tribe. The 23-mile reroute would consist of a new 23-mile route that would begin at MP 95.3 of the originally proposed route and end at a new Pipeline terminus at MP 118.2 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The reroute would add an additional 8.74 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline to the total project length of pipe. This proposed reroute would also include moving the location of the proposed West Green Bay Meter Station to a site approximately one mile west of the location evaluated in the April 13, 2007 DEIS, and about a 0.8 mile pipeline to interconnect the new meter station location with the proposed Wisconsin Public Service Corporation delivery point in West Green Bay. The proposed modification to the Sycamore Compressor Station in DeKalb County, Illinois would result in relocating the compressor station to a site approximately 0.25 mile north of the location evaluated in the April 13, 2007 DEIS. Modifications to the Rubicon Meter Station would consist of locating the facility to a new site at MP 13.8 in Dodge County, Wisconsin about 0.5 mile from the originally proposed site. Moving the site would increase the distance between the facility and existing farm and residential buildings, as well as avoid impacts on a planned structure at MP 13.3. The change in facility location would result in approximately 0.3 acre of additional permanent impacts to agricultural land. Modifications to the Sheboygan Meter Station would consist of relocating the meter station to a new site approximately 150 feet west of the location evaluated in the April 13, 2007 DEIS. The new site was selected to allow safer operation of the meter station by increasing the overall distance between the meter station and the power line. Minor route variations were also proposed by Guardian in Amendment 1 to minimize environmental impacts and address additional landowner concerns. The modification between MP 71.9 and 72.1 would avoid a wooded area located at MP 72.0, and increase the amount of pipeline to be collocated within a power line easement. The minor route variations proposed between MPs 4.1 and 4.6 in Dodge County and MPs 41.1 and 41.4 in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, would avoid the diagonal crossings of private property and minimize the number of landowners crossed. These variations would result in an additional 0.5 and 0.4 miles of pipeline, respectively. A map depicting the G-II Pipeline as amended by Guardian on April 25, 2007 is included in appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies are available on the Commission's Web site (excluding maps) at the “e-Library” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to the e-Library refer to the end of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. July 2, 2007 Amendment The July 2, 2007 amendment (Amendment 2) modified part of the proposed reroute presented in Amendment 1 between MPs 88.0 and 98.2, including the relocation of the Fox River crossing, and proposed new locations for the Denmark and Southwest Green Bay Meter Stations in Brown County, Wisconsin. Guardian also proposed the construction of two branch lines (a 16-inch-diameter and a 20-inch-diameter branch lines) in Brown and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin to interconnect with the Denmark and Southwest Green Bay delivery points currently proposed by the Wisconsin Public Service Company (WPS). The proposed branch lines would add an additional 1.4 miles of 16-inch-diameter pipe and 1.8 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipe. Guardian also proposes to move the Fox Valley Meter Station location from MP 83.7 to MP 81.4. A map depicting the G-II Pipeline route as amended by Guardian between MP 88.0 and 98.2 on July 2, 2007 is also in appendix 1. Appendix 2 contains a general map of the entire amended pipeline route. The total length of the proposed pipeline facilities, as amended (including the mainline and branch lines) is now 119.2 miles. Public Participation We 2 are specifically requesting comments on the revised facility locations. Your input will help identify the issues that need to be evaluated in the EIS. Comments on the project may be submitted in written form. Further details on how to submit written comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this NOI. Please note that comments for this NOI are requested by August 20, 2007. 2 “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 planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. 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 of the revised facility sites and pipeline routes, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded, please carefully follow these instructions: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberly D. Bose, 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 1. • Reference Docket Nos. CP07-8-001 and CP07-8-002 on the original and both copies. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before August 20, 2007. 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. 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. 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 above-ground 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 3). 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 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., CP07-8) 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 TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. 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. 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, Guardian has established an Internet Web site for this project at *http://www.guardianpipeline.com/* . The 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 Guardian at 1-866-608-7300 or *mjames@landservicecompany.com* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14738 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-406-000] Monroe Gas Storage Company, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Monroe Gas Storage Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues July 23, 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 Monroe Gas Storage Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Monroe Gas Storage Company, LLC

(MGSC)in Monroe County, Mississippi and Lamar County, Alabama. 1 MGSC proposes to convert an existing, but depleted, natural gas well field, the Four Mile Creek Field originally developed by Grace Petroleum, to natural gas storage service in Monroe County, Mississippi. The 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 On June 26, 2007, MGSC filed its application with the Commission under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 United States Code section 717(b)(a), and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission's regulations. The Commission filed its notice of application on July 3, 2007. 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?” was attached to the project notice MGSC provided to landowners. This fact sheet addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project MGSC proposes to expand the capacity of its natural gas facilities in Mississippi and Alabama to provide approximately 12.0 billion cubic feet of working gas capacity, for the purpose of receiving, injecting, withdrawing and redelivering natural gas to its system. MGSC seeks authority to: • Develop nine new natural gas injection/withdrawal wells; • Convert five existing natural gas production wells to observation wells; • Install approximately 2.0 miles of gathering pipelines of 12- and 18-inch diameters; • Build an integrated compressor station/control facility consisting of three 4,735 brake horsepower

(bhp)natural gas fueled engines driving reciprocating compressors equipped with air intake filters/silencers, critical grade exhaust silencer/catalyst, a glycol dehydration system, control and safety systems, and associated facilities; • Install approximately 5.7 miles of 24-inch diameter lateral pipeline connecting the proposed compressor station with the Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation (TETCO) pipeline (TETCO lateral); • Install approximately 17.2 miles of 24-inch diameter lateral pipeline connecting the compressor station with the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company

(TGP)pipeline (TGP lateral), including two isolation block valves within the pipeline right-of-way; and • Build two metering and regulation stations, one at each interconnection point of the TETCO and TGP laterals with the TETCO and TGP pipeline systems. MGSC states that the only nonjurisdictional facility associated with the Monroe Gas Storage Project consists of the local electric distribution line that will supply power to the facility. This facility would be constructed and operated by local electric utility companies. The general location of the project facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 2 2 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices, other than Appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call

(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed facilities would require about 262.8 acres of land. Following construction, about 149.1 acres would be maintained as new aboveground facility sites or pipeline right-of-way. MGSC has proposed to locate the storage facilities within a depleted natural gas reservoir originally developed by Grace Petroleum. Land requirements for meter stations would be purchased, and the remainder of pipeline rights-of-way would be acquired by easement. The EA Process The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. State and local government representatives are encouraged to notify their constituents of this proposed action and encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. In the EA, we 3 will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: 3 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the Office of Energy Projects (OEP). • Geology and Soils • Land Use • Water Resources, Fisheries, and Wetlands • Cultural Resources • Vegetation and Wildlife • Threatened and Endangered Species • Air Quality and Noise We will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Currently Identified Environmental Issues We have already identified several issues that we think deserve attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and the environmental information provided by MGSC. This preliminary list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis. • A total of 118.7 acres of forested land would be cleared during construction. • Air and noise quality may be affected by added facilities. • Aboveground facilities would be located in wetlands. Also, we have made a preliminary decision to not address the impacts of the nonjurisdictional facility. We will briefly describe its location and summarize the status of state and local environmental reviews in the EA. 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 (including alternative locations), 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: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of OEP/DG2E, Gas Branch 3. • Reference Docket No. CP07-406-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before August 24, 2007. We will include all comments that we receive within a reasonable time frame in our environmental analysis of this project. However, the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “e-Filing” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create a free account which can be created 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. Site Visit On August 10, 2007, the OEP staff will conduct a site visit of the planned MGSC Gas Storage Project. We will view the proposed facility locations and pipeline route. Examination will be by automobile and on foot. Representatives of MGSC will be accompanying the OEP staff. All interested parties may attend. Those planning to attend must provide their own transportation and should meet at 9 a.m.

(CST)at the Amory City Hall, 109 South Front Street, Amory, MS on August 10, 2007. For additional information, please contact the Commission's Office of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC (3372). 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, 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. 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14743 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-405-000] Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare An Environmental Assessment For the Proposed Texas Gas Storage Expansion Project Phase 3 and Request For Comments on Environmental Issues July 23, 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 Texas Gas Storage Expansion Project, involving construction and operation of facilities by Texas Gas Transmission L.L.C. (Texas Gas) in Hopkins, Muhlenberg, and Webster Counties, Kentucky. 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. This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help the Commission staff determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on August 23, 2007. With this notice, we 1 are asking other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided below. 1 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a Texas Gas 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 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 the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project Texas Gas seeks authorization to install one 5,488 horsepower

(hp)compressor and retire in place two existing 2,000 hp compressor units at its existing Midland III Compressor Station in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Texas Gas also proposes minor modifications at its existing Slaughter's Compressor Station in Webster County, Kentucky. No change in horsepower is proposed at the Slaughter's Compressor Station at this time. Further, Texas Gas would: construct about 11 miles of 30-inch-diameter looping pipeline in Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties, Kentucky; construct 2,900 feet of extension to its existing 16-inch-diameter storage lateral (E-9 pipeline); drill seven new horizontal injection/withdrawal wells at its existing Midland Storage Field; and add related piping to connect these wells with its lateral system (ranging from 8 to 12 inches in diameter and 150 to 3,000 feet in length). A general project location map is included in Appendix A. In addition, Texas Gas would construct new pig launcher/receiver facilities: within its existing Hanson Compressor Station; to the west of its Midland III Compressor Station; and at each end of its modified E-9 pipeline. Land Requirements for Construction Construction of the proposed Texas Gas Storage Expansion Project Phase 3 would affect a total of about 202.5 acres during construction. Following construction, about 108.8 acres would be allowed to revert to its previous conditions. Disturbance associated with aboveground facilities would permanently disturb 4.1 acres of land. Texas Gas proposes to construct its 30-inch-diameter pipeline in a 90-foot-wide construction right-of-way and well lines within a 75-foot-wide construction right-of-way. Texas Gas would maintain a 50-foot-wide permanent right-of-way for operation and maintenance of the pipelines. The EA Process We are preparing the EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)which 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, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EA. 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 and libraries in the project area; 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. 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. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, reasonable alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations and routes), 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: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1; • Reference Docket No. CP07-405-000; • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before August 23, 2007. Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “eFiling” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor, you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 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, 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. If you do not return the attached form (Appendix B), you will be removed from the Commission's environmental mailing list. 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, select “General Search” from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and “Docket Number” excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP07-405), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at 1-866-208-3676, TTY

(202)502-8659, or 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. 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.* Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14744 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12606-000; Project No. 2545-091] Post Falls Hydroelectric Project Spokane River Developments Project, Avista Corporation Spokane, WA; Notice of Availability of the Final Enivironmental Impact Statement for the Spokane River Developments and Post Falls Hydroelectric Projects July 20, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR)(18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]) the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the applications for New Major Licenses for the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project and Post Falls Project. Staff prepared a final environmental impact statement

(FEIS)for the projects which are located on the Spokane River, Washington. The FEIS contains staff's analysis of the potential environmental effects of the projects and concludes that licensing the projects, with staff's recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Copies of the FEIS have been sent to federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; and individuals on the Commission's mailing list. A copy of the FEIS is available for review at the Commission's Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at: *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number (P-2545) or (P-12606), to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at: *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-2376, or for TTY, contact

(202)502-8659. For further information, please contact: John Blair at

(202)502-6092 or at: *john.blair@ferc.gov* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14737 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 925-010] Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions; City of Ottumwa, IA July 24, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric license application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* New License. b. *Project No.:* P-925-010. c. *Date Filed:* April 26, 2006. d. *Applicant:* City of Ottumwa, Iowa. e. *Name of Project:* Ottumwa Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Des Moines River in the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. The project does not occupy federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Richard Wilcox, Ottumwa Water and Hydro, 230 Turner Drive, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501,

(641)684-4606. i. *FERC Contact:* Tim Konnert,

(202)502-6359 or *timothy.konnert@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 whose name appears 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, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “eFiling” link. k. This application has been accepted, and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. *The existing Ottumwa Project consists of:*

(1)A 18-foot-high dam with a 641-foot-long spillway section equipped with eight tainter gates and one bascule gate;

(2)a reservoir with a normal water surface elevation of 638.5 feet msl;

(3)a powerhouse integral to the dam containing three generating units with a combined installed capacity of 3,250 kW;

(4)two 100-foot-long 2.4 kV generator leads routed underground to transformers in the nearby substation; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be 10,261,920 kilowatt hours. m. A copy of the application 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. All filings must:

(1)Bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “REPLY COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS”, “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, or “PRESCRIPTIONS”;

(2)set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds;

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

(4)otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscribenow.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. n. *Procedural schedule:* The Commission staff proposes to issue an Environmental Assessment

(EA)rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: *Issue Notice of availability of the EA:* November 2007. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. o. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice:

(1)A copy of the water quality certification;

(2)a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or

(3)evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14757 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [P-12778-000] Fall Creek Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Commencement of Licensing Proceeding, Scoping, Solicitation of Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification Issues and Associated Study Requests July 24, 2007. a. *Type of Filing:* Notice of Intent to File License Application for a New License and Commencing Licensing Proceeding. b. *Project No.:* P-12778-000. c. *Dated Filed:* February 16, 2007 and amended May 18, 2007. d. *Submitted By:* Fall Creek Hydro, LLC (Fall Creek Hydro). e. *Name of Project:* Fall Creek Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On Fall Creek, in Lane County, Oregon. The project will be located within the Willamette National Forest. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* 18 CFR Part 5 of the Commission's Regulations. h. *Applicant Contact:* Brent Smith, President, Northwest Power Services, Inc., P.O. Box 535, Rigby, Idaho 83442. i. *FERC Contact:* Kim Nguyen at

(202)502-6105 or e-mail at *kim.nguyen@ferc.gov.* j. We are asking federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in paragraph n below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. *See,* 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with:

(a)the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR, Part 402 and

(b)the State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by Section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. Fall Creek Hydro filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations. Fall Creek Hydro also filed an addendum to the PAD pursuant to the Commission's Additional Information request dated February 28, 2007. m. A copy of the PAD is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site ( *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 paragraph h. Register online at *http://ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. n. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the PAD and Scoping Document 1 (SD1), as well as study requests. All comments on the PAD and SD1, and study requests should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and all communications to and from Commission staff related to the merits of the potential application (original and eight copies) must be filed with the Commission at the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Fall Creek Dam Hydroelectric Project) and number (P-12778-000), and bear the heading “Comments on Pre-Application Document,” “Study Requests,” “Comments on Scoping Document 1,” “Request for Cooperating Agency Status,” or “Communications to and from Commission Staff.” Any individual or entity interested in submitting study requests, commenting on the PAD or SD1, and any agency requesting cooperating status must do so by September 17, 2007. Comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and other permissible forms of communications with the Commission 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. o. Although our current intent is to prepare an environmental assessment (EA), there is the possibility that an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS)will be required. Nevertheless, this meeting will satisfy the NEPA scoping requirements, irrespective of whether an EA or EIS is issued by the Commission. p. *Scoping Meetings:* Commission staff will hold two scoping meetings in the vicinity of the project at the time and place noted below. The daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns, while the evening meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public. We invite all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies to attend one or both of the meetings, and to assist staff in identifying particular study needs, as well as the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the environmental document. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: *Daytime Scoping Meeting:* *Date:* Thursday, August 16, 2007. *Time:* 9 a.m. *Location:* Lane Community College—Center for Meeting and Learning, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Room 202, Eugene, Oregon. *Phone:*

(541)463-3500. *Evening Scoping Meeting:* *Date:* Thursday, August 16, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m. *Location:* Lane Community College—Center for Meeting and Learning, 4000 East 30th Avenue, Room 202, Eugene, Oregon. *Phone:*

(541)463-3500. Scoping Document 1 (SD1), which outlines the subject areas to be addressed in the environmental document, was mailed to the individuals and entities on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of SD1 will be available at the scoping meetings, or may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Follow the directions for accessing information in paragraph m. Based on all oral and written comments, a Scoping Document 2

(SD2)may be issued. SD2 may include a revised process plan and schedule, as well as a list of issues, identified through the scoping process. *Meeting Objectives:* At the scoping meetings, staff will:

(1)Initiate scoping of the issues;

(2)review and discuss existing conditions and resource management objectives;

(3)review and discuss existing information and identify preliminary information and study needs;

(4)review and discuss the process plan and schedule for pre-filing activity that incorporates the time frames provided for in Part 5 of the Commission's regulations and, to the extent possible, maximizes coordination of federal, state, and tribal permitting and certification processes; and

(5)discuss the appropriateness of any federal or state agency or Indian tribe acting as a cooperating agency for development of an environmental document. Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss their issues and/or concerns. Please review the PAD in preparation for the scoping meetings. Directions on how to obtain a copy of the PAD and SD1 are included in paragraph m of this document. *Meeting Procedures:* The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. q. *Site Visit:* The applicant and Commission staff will conduct a site visit of the project on Friday, August 17, 2007, starting at 9 a.m. All participants should meet at the base of Fall Creek Dam. All participants are responsible for their own transportation. Those individuals planning to participate in the site visit should notify Kim Nguyen of Commission staff at

(202)502-6105, or Mr. Eric Steimle of Fall River Hydro at

(503)219-3750 on or before August 9, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14758 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Project No. P-12492-001] Ha-Best Inc.; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments July 24, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. *Type of Application:* Original Minor License. b. *Project No.:* P-12492-001. c. *Date Filed:* July 3, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Ha-Best Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Miner Shoal Waterpower Project. f. *Location:* The proposed project is located on the Soque River, near the Town of Demorest, Habersham County, Georgia. The proposed project does not occupy federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Don Ferguson, 34 West Jarrard Street, Cleveland, GA 30528; Telephone

(706)865-3999. i. *FERC Contact:* Janet Hutzel, Telephone

(202)502-8675, or by e-mail at *janet.hutzel@ferc.gov* . j. *Cooperating agencies:* We are asking Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC 61,076 (2001). k. Pursuant to Section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. l. *Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status:* September 1, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status 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. m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. *Project Description:* The proposed Minor Shoal Project would consist of the following:

(1)An existing 30-foot-high, 540-foot-long dam;

(2)an existing reservoir with a normal water with a surface area of 265 acres and a storage capacity of 1,960 acre-feet;

(3)an existing 92-foot-long, 7-foot-diameter steel penstock;

(4)two existing powerhouses containing a total of three turbines with a total installed capacity of 1,400 kilowatts; and

(5)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 4.943 megawatt-hours. o. *Locations of the Application:* A copy of the application is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at

(866)208-3676, or 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/esubscribenow.htm* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4. q. *Procedural Schedule:* At this time we do not anticipate the need for preparing a draft environmental assessment (EA). Recipients will have 30 days to provide the Commission with any written comments on the EA. All comments filed with the Commission will be considered in the Order taking final action on the license application. However, should substantive comments requiring re-analysis be received on the EA document, we would consider preparing a subsequent EA document. The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Target date Issue Acceptance or Deficiency Letter October 2007. Request Additional Information October 2007. Issue Scoping Document 1 for Comments February 2008. Issue Scoping Document 2 (if necessary) April 2008. Notice that application is ready for environmental analysis April 2008. Notice of the Availability of the EA December 2008. r. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice ready for environmental analysis. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14759 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [ Project No. 11547-013] Summit Hydro, LLC; Putnam Green Power, LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene, and Protests July 24, 2007. 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.:* 11547-013. c. *Date Filed:* July 16, 2007. d. *Applicants:* Summit Hydro, LLC (Transferor) and Putnam Green Power, LLC (Transferee). e. *Name and Location of Project:* The Hale Hydroelectric Project is located on the Quinebaug River, in Windham County, Connecticut. f. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). g. *Applicant Contacts:* For Transferor and Transferee: Duncan S. Broatch, Summit Hydro, LLC, 6 Far Hills Drive, Avon, CT 06001,

(806)255-7744. h. *FERC Contact:* Etta L. Foster

(202)502-8769. i. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* August 23, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Kimberly D. Bose, 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 (P-11547-013) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners 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 intervener 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 request approval, under Section 8 of the Federal Power Act, of a transfer of license for the Hale Hydroelectric Project No. 11547 from Summit Hydro, LLC to Putnam Green Power, LLC. 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 “e-Library” link. Enter the project number excluding the last three digits (P-11547) in the docket number field to access the document. For online assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free

(866)208-3676, for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. l. Individual 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, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, 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. 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 Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filling comments, it will be assumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14760 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 405-074] Susquehanna Electric Company and PECO Energy Power Company; Notice of Temporary Variance Request and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests July 25, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Request for Temporary Variance of Minimum Flow Requirement. b. *Project No.:* 405-074. c. *Date Filed:* July 23, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Susquehanna Electric Company and PECO Energy Power Company. e. *Name of Project:* Conowingo Project. f. *Location:* On the Susquehanna River, in Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland and York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. The project does not utilize federal or tribal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* 18 CFR 4.200. h. *Applicant Contact:* A. Karen Hill, Attorney for Exelon Corporation, 101 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20001,

(202)347-7501. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert H. Grieve, *robert.grieve@ferc.gov,*

(202)502-8752. j. *Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protest:* August 25, 2007. Please include the project number (P-405-074) on any comments or motions filed. All documents (original and seven copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, 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 (P-405-074) on any comments or motions filed. 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. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. *Description of Request:* Susquehanna Electric Company

(SEC)and PECO Energy Power Company

(PECO)request Commission approval for a variance of the minimum flow requirement of the project license. Due to drought conditions and low river flows in the Susquehanna River, SEC and PECO request that they be allowed immediately to include plant leakage of about 800 cubic feet per second

(cfs)in the required minimum flow discharge until September 14, 2007, or until flow conditions improve where the Conowingo Project no longer requires leakage be included as part of the minimum flow requirement. According to the license, for the period June 1 through September 14, annually, SEC and PECO must provide a minimum flow release (not including leakage) below the dam of 5,000 cfs, or inflow (as measured at the USGS gage at Marietta, PA), whichever is less. During the fall period, September 15 through November 30, SEC and PECO are required to release a minimum flow of 3,500 cfs not including leakage, or inflow to the project whichever is less, as measured at the Marietta gage. The SEC and PECO are concerned about the ability of the Conowingo Project to maintain an adequate pond level and storage capacity during the current low flow period. Maintaining storage is necessary for generation and to ensure an adequate water supply for recreational and consumptive uses of the Conowingo Reservoir to include operation of Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station and Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project. Including plant leakage in the minimum flow discharge will contribute to the maintenance of these project water uses during this low flow period. During the period of the minimum flow variance, SEC and PECO will conduct daily monitoring of the Susquehanna River below the project for potential environmental effects. If any abnormal or adverse conditions are observed, SEC and PECO will promptly notify the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. l. *Locations of the Application:* Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First St., NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. This filing 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. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or for TTY

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item

(h)above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210. 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests 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 protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. o. 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. 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14798 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. P-2413-092] Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests July 25, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. *Project No.:* P-2413-092. *Date Filed:* July 11, 2007. *Applicant:* Georgia Power Company. *Name and Location of Project:* Wallace Dam Project is located on the Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia. The proposed project does not occupy federal lands. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r). *Applicant Contact:* Lee Glenn, Georgia Power Company, 125 Wallace Dam Road NE., Eatonton, GA 31024,

(706)485-8704. *FERC Contact:* Gina Krump, Telephone

(202)502-6704, or by e-mail at gina.krump@ferc.gov. *Deadline for Filing Comments, Protests, and Motions to Intervene:* August 27, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with Kimberly D. Bose, 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

(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 (P-2413-092) on any comments, protests, or motions filed. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners 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 intervener 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. *Description of Application:* The licensee is seeking Commission approval to issue a permit for the construction of four boat docks, totaling 26 slips, and an approximately 200 foot walkway on approximately 0.2 acres of project land to Zachary Farms Development Company, LLC. Minimal dredging would be permitted by the licensee in wetland areas consistent with current permitting limitations. The marina is being proposed in conjunction with a residential development and will for the use by the community residents. 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 “e-Library” link. Enter the project number excluding the last three digits (P-11547) in the docket number field to access the document. For online assistance, contact *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free

(866)208-3676, for TTY, call

(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item g. Individual desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, 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. *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 filling comments, it will be assumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14799 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD07-14-000] Hydrokinetic Pilot Project Workshop; Notice of Technical Conference and Soliciting Comments July 19, 2007. A technical conference, led by Commissioner Philip D. Moeller, will be held on October 2, 2007, in Portland, Oregon. Specific information on time and location will be noticed a month prior to the conference. All interested persons may attend, and there is no fee. Registration is not required, but is appreciated for planning purposes; please register at: *https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/hydrokinetic-10-07-form.asp* . Following the conference there will be a 30-day written comment period. The purpose of the conference will be to present Commission staff's proposed licensing process for hydrokinetic energy pilot projects and to seek feedback from representatives from industry, state and federal agencies, NGOs, Native American tribes, and members of the public. The goal of the proposed program is to complete licensing in as few as six months, to provide for Commission oversight and agency input, and to allow developers to generate while testing. This process will be available for projects that are:

(1)Small (5 MW or less),

(2)removable or able to shut down on relatively short notice,

(3)not located in waters with sensitive designations, and

(4)for the purpose of testing new hydro technologies or determining appropriate sites for ocean wave and tidal energy projects. We envision the license having the following characteristics: • A short license term (5 years); • A standard license condition requiring project alteration or shutdown in the event that monitoring reveals an unacceptable level of environmental effect; • The option of applying for a 30-50 year license at the end of the license term; and • A standard license condition requiring decommissioning and site restoration at the time of license expiration if the option is not exercised. A flowchart describing Commission staff's proposed licensing process for pilot projects is attached to this notice. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202-347-3700 or 1-800-336-6646) for a fee. They will be available to the public on the Commission's eLibrary system seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. All comments (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to: *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free 866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-502-8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. Additional details regarding the agenda for this conference will be included in a subsequent notice. For more information about the conference, please contact Kristen Murphy at 202-502-6236 ( *kristen.murphy@ferc.gov* ), or Tim Welch at 202-502-8760 ( *timothy.welch@ferc.gov* ). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14729 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket Nos. RM05-17-002; RM05-25-002] Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Service; Notice of Agenda and Procedures for Staff Technical Conference July 23, 2007. This notice establishes the agenda and procedures for the staff technical conference to be held on July 30, 2007, 1 to discuss issues raised in requests for clarification and rehearing to Order No. 890 with regard to

(1)the minimum lead-time for undesignating network resources in order to make firm third-party sales and

(2)the eligibility of on-system seller's choice and system sales to be designated as network resources. 2 The technical conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(EDT)at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in the Commission Meeting Room. All interested persons are invited to attend, and registration is not required. 1 The initial notice establishing the date of this technical conference was issued on July 12, 2007. The technical conference was directed in the Commission Order Establishing Technical Conference and Providing Guidance issued June 26, 2007, in this proceeding. 2 *Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in Transmission Service* , Order No. 890, 72 FR 12266 (March 15, 2007), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,241 at PP 1483 and 1557-59 (2007), *reh'g pending* . The agenda for this conference is attached. In order to allot sufficient time for questions and responses, each speaker will be provided with ten minutes for prepared remarks. Presenters who want to distribute copies of their prepared remarks or handouts should bring 100 double-sided copies to the technical conference. Equipment will also be available for computer presentations, if requested. 3 Presenters who wish to include comments, presentations, or handouts in the record for this proceeding should file their comments with the Commission. Comments may either be filed on paper or electronically via the eFiling link on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* . 3 In order to facilitate discussion, we ask panelists to limit their use of electronic presentation equipment during the conference to the display of graphics, charts or other materials aside from outlines of their comments. A free webcast of this event is available through *http://www.ferc.gov* . Anyone with Internet access who desires to view this event can do so by navigating to www.ferc.gov's Calendar of Events and locating this event in the calendar. The event will contain a link to its webcast. The Capitol Connection provides technical support for the free webcasts. It also offers access to this event via television in the DC area and via phone bridge for a fee. If you have any questions, visit *http://www.CapitolConnection.org* or contact Danelle Springer or David Reininger at 703-993-3100. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free 1-866-208-3372 (voice) or 202-208-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. For further information about this conference, please contact: Tom Dautel, Office of Energy Markets and Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-6196, *Thomas.Dautel@ferc.gov* . W. Mason Emnett, Office of the General Counsel—Energy Markets, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,

(202)502-6540, *Mason.Emnett@ferc.gov* . Kimberly E. Bose, Secretary. Attachment A—Agenda for Order No. 890 Staff Technical Conference Federal Energy Regulatory Commission July 30, 2007. 9 a.m. Opening remarks and introductions. 9:15 a.m. Panel I—Eligibility of on-system seller's choice and system sales to be designated as network resources. Barry Bennett, Attorney, Bonneville Power Administration. Charlotte Glassman, Transmission Contracts Manager, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Jeff Guldner, Director, Federal Regulation and Compliance, Arizona Public Service Company. Tom Haymaker, Vice President, Power Supply, PNGC Power. Robert Lafferty, Manager, Wholesale Marketing & Contracts, Avista Corporation. Jim Sheffield, Vice President, Morgan Stanley. 11:45 a.m. Lunch. 12:30 p.m. Panel II—Minimum lead-time for undesignating network resources in order to make firm third-party sales. Jeff Atkinson, Manager of Power Planning and Marketing, Grant County PUD. Michael Beer, Vice President, Federal Regulation and Policy, E.ON U.S. Jeff Guldner, Director, Federal Regulation and Compliance, Arizona Public Service Company. Tom Haymaker, Vice President, Power Supply, PNGC Power. Robert Lafferty, Manager, Wholesale Marketing & Contracts, Avista Corporation. Jim Sheffield, Vice President, Morgan Stanley. 3 p.m. Adjourn. Note: all times are local. [FR Doc. E7-14742 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PL07-2-000] Composition of Proxy Groups for Determining Gas and Oil Pipeline Return on Equity July 19, 2007. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Proposed Policy Statement. SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to modify its current policy regarding the composition of proxy groups used to determine return on equity for natural gas and oil pipelines under the Discounted Cash Flow Methodology. Under the proposed policy statement, the Commission would permit Master Limited Partnerships

(MLPs)to be included in the proxy group, subject to certain conditions. The Commission proposes to leave to individual cases the determination of the specific MLPs to be included in the proxy group used to determine return on equity in that case. DATES: Initial comments are due August 30, 2007. Reply comments are due August 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified in Docket No. PL07-2-000, by any of the following methods: 1. Agency Web Site: *http://www.ferc.gov.* The Commission accepts most standard word processing formats and commentors may attach additional filed with supporting information in certain other file formats. Commentors filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. 2. Mail/Hand Delivery: Commentors unable to file comments electronically must mail or hand-deliver an original and 14 copies of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John M. Robinson, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, 202-502-6808, *John.Robinson@ferc.gov.* Before Commissioners: Joseph T. Kelliher, Chairman; Suedeen G. Kelly, Marc Spitzer, Philip D. Moeller, and Jon Wellinghoff. 1. In this proposed Policy Statement, the Commission is proposing to update its standards concerning the composition of the proxy groups used to decide the return on equity

(ROE)of natural gas and oil pipelines. Firms engaged in the pipeline business are increasingly organized as master limited partnerships (MLPs). Therefore, the Commission proposes to modify its current policy regarding the composition of proxy groups to allow MLPs to be included in the proxy group. This proposed Policy Statement explains the standards that the Commission would require to be met in order for an MLP to be included in the proxy group. The Commission proposes to apply its final Policy Statement to all gas and oil pipeline rate cases that have not completed the hearing phase as of the date the Commission issues its final Policy Statement. The Commission intends to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to apply the final Policy Statement in cases that have completed the hearing phase. Finally, the Commission is requesting comments on this proposed Policy Statement. Initial comments are due 30 days after publication of this order in the **Federal Register** , with reply comments due 50 days after publication in the **Federal Register** . I. Background 2. Since the 1980s, the Commission has used a Discounted Cash Flow

(DCF)model to develop a range of returns earned on investments in companies with corresponding risks for determining the ROE for natural gas and oil pipelines. The DCF model was originally developed as a method for investors to estimate the value of securities, including common stocks. It is based on “the premise that a stock is worth the present value of its future cash flows, discounted at a market rate commensurate with the stock's risk.” 1 Unlike investors, the Commission uses the DCF model to determine the ROE to be included in the pipeline's rates, rather than to estimate a stock's value. Therefore, the Commission solves the DCF formula for the discount rate, which represents the rate of return that an investor requires in order to invest in a firm. Under the resulting DCF formula, ROE equals current dividend yield (dividends divided by share price) plus the projected future growth rate of dividends. 1 *Ozark Gas Transmission System* , 68 FERC ¶ 61,032 at 61,104, n. 16 (1994). 3. The Commission uses a two-step procedure for determining the constant growth of dividends: averaging short-term and long-term growth estimates. 2 Security analysts' five-year forecasts for each company in the proxy group, as published by Institutional Brokers Estimate System (IBES), are used for determining growth for the short term; long-term growth is based on forecasts of long-term growth of the economy as a whole, as reflected in the Gross Domestic Product. The short-term forecast receives a 2/3 weighting and the long-term forecast receives a 1/3 weighting in calculating the growth rate in the DCF model. 3 2 *Northwest Pipeline Co.,* 71 FERC ¶ 61,309 at 61,989-92

(1995)(Opinion No. 396), 76 FERC ¶ 61,068

(1996)(Opinion No. 396-A), 79 FERC ¶ 61,309

(1997)(Opinion No. 396-B), *reh'g denied,* 81 FERC ¶ 61,036

(1997)(Opinion No. 396-C); *Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.* , 79 FERC ¶ 61,311, *order on reh'g,* 81 FERC ¶ 61,033 (1997), *aff'd in relevant part, Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.,* 165 F.3d 54 (D.C. Cir. 1999) ( *Williston Basin* ). 3 The Commission presumes that existing pipelines fall within a broad range of average risk, and thus generally sets pipelines' return at the median of the range. *Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.,* 84 FERC ¶ 61,084 at 61,423-4

(1998)Opinion No. 414-A, *reh'g,* 85 FERC ¶ 61,323

(1998)(Opinion No. 414-B), *aff'd North Carolina Utilities Commission* v. *FERC,* 340 U.S. App. D.C. 183 (D.C. Cir) (unpublished opinion). 4. Most gas pipelines are wholly-owned subsidiaries and their common stock is not publicly traded, and this is also true for some jurisdictional oil pipelines. Therefore, the Commission uses a proxy group of firms with corresponding risks to set a range of reasonable returns for both natural gas and oil pipelines. The Commission then assigns the pipeline a rate within that range or zone, to reflect specific risks of that pipeline as compared to the proxy group companies. 4 4 *Williston Basin* at 57 ( *citation omitted* ). 5. The Commission historically required that each company included in the proxy group satisfy the following three standards. 5 First, the company's stock must be publicly traded. Second, the company must be recognized as a natural gas or oil pipeline company and its stock must be recognized and tracked by an investment information service such as Value Line. Third, pipeline operations must constitute a high proportion of the company's business. Until the Commission's 2003 decision in *Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.,* 6 the third standard could only be satisfied if a company's pipeline business accounted for, on average, at least 50 percent of a company's assets or operating income over the most recent three-year period. 5 *Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.,* 90 FERC ¶ 61,279 at 61,933 (2000). 6 *Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company,* 104 FERC ¶ 61,036 at P 35, n. 46 (2003). 6. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and other changes in the natural gas industry, fewer and fewer interstate natural gas companies have satisfied the third requirement. Thus, in *Williston* , the Commission relaxed this requirement for the natural gas proxy group. Instead, the Commission approved a pipeline's proposal to use a proxy group based on the corporations listed in the Value Line Investment Survey's list of diversified natural gas firms that own Commission-regulated natural gas pipelines, without regard to what portion of the company's business comprises pipeline operations. 7. In *HIOS* 7 and *Kern River,* the only fully litigated section 4 rate cases decided since *Williston* , the Commission again drew the proxy group companies from the same Value Line list. When those cases were litigated, there were six such companies: Kinder Morgan Inc., the Williams Companies (Williams), El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso), Equitable Resources, Inc., Questar Corporation, and National Fuel Gas Corporation. The Commission excluded Williams and El Paso on the ground that their financial difficulties had lowered their ROEs to a level only slightly above the level of public utility debt, and the Commission stated that investors cannot be expected to purchase stock if lower risk debt has essentially the same return. This left a four-company proxy group, three of whose members derived more revenue from the distribution business, rather than the pipeline business. In *Kern River,* the Commission adjusted the pipeline's return on equity 50 basis points above the median in order to account for the generally higher risk profile of natural gas pipeline operations as compared to distribution operations. 7 *High Island Offshore System, L.L.C.,* 110 FERC ¶ 61,043, *reh'g denied,* 112 FERC ¶ 61,050 (2005), *appeal pending.* 8. In both *Kern River* and *HIOS,* the Commission rejected pipeline proposals to include MLPs in the proxy group. The pipelines contended that MLPs have a much higher percentage of their business devoted to pipeline operations, than most of the corporations that the Commission currently includes in the proxy group. 9. Unlike corporations, MLPs generally distribute most available cash flow to the general and limited partners in the form of quarterly distributions. Most MLP agreements define “available cash flow” as

(1)Net income (gross revenues minus operating expenses) plus

(2)depreciation and amortization, minus

(3)capital investments the partnership must make to maintain its current asset base and cash flow stream. 8 Depreciation and amortization may be considered a part of “available cash flow,” because depreciation is an accounting charge against current income, rather than an actual cash expense. As a result, the MLP's cash distributions normally include not only the net income component of “available cash flow,” but also the depreciation component. This means that, in contrast to a corporation's dividends, an MLP's cash distributions generally exceed the MLP's reported earnings. Moreover, because of their high cash distributions, MLPs usually finance capital investments required to significantly expand operations or to make acquisitions through debt or by issuing additional units rather than through retained cash, although the general partner has the discretion to do so. 8 The definition of available cash may also net out short term working capital borrowings, the repayment of capital expenditures, and other internal items. 10. In rejecting the pipelines' proposals in *HIOS* and *Kern River* to include MLPs in the proxy group, the Commission made clear that it was not making a generic finding that MLPs cannot be considered for inclusion in the proxy group if a proper evidentiary showing is made. 9 However, the Commission pointed out that data concerning dividends paid by the proxy group members is a key component in any DCF analysis, and expressed concern that an MLP's cash distributions to its unit holders may not be comparable to the corporate dividends the Commission uses in its DCF analysis. In *Kern River* , the Commission explained its concern as follows: 9 *Kern River Gas Transmission Company,* 117 FERC ¶ 61,077

(2006)(Opinion No. 486) at P 147, *reh'g pending.* Corporations pay dividends in order to distribute a share of their earnings to stockholders. As such, dividends do not include any return of invested capital to the stockholders. Rather, dividends represent solely a return on invested capital. Put another way, dividends represent profit that the stockholder is making on its investment. Moreover, corporations typically reinvest some earnings to provide for future growth of earnings and thus dividends. Since the return on equity which the Commission awards in a rate case is intended to permit the pipeline's investors to earn a profit on their investment and provides funds to finance future growth, the use of dividends in the DCF analysis is entirely consistent with the purpose for which the Commission uses that analysis. By contrast, as Kern River concedes, the cash distributions of the MLPs it seeks to add to the proxy group in this case include a return of invested capital through an allocation of the partnership's net income. While the level of an MLP's cash distributions may be a significant factor in the unit holder's decision to invest in the MLP, the Commission uses the DCF analysis solely to determine the pipeline's return on equity. The Commission provides for the return of invested capital through a separate depreciation allowance. For this reason, to the extent an MLP's distributions include a significant return of invested capital, a DCF analysis based on those distributions, without any adjustment, will tend to overstate the estimated return on equity, because the ‘ dividend' would be inflated by cash flow representing return of equity, thereby overstating the earnings the dividend stream purports to reflect. 10 10 *Id.* at P 149-50. 11. The Commission stated that it could nevertheless consider including MLPs in the proxy group in a future case, if the pipeline presented evidence addressing these concerns. The order suggested that such evidence might include some method of adjusting the MLPs' distributions to make them comparable to dividends, a showing that the higher “dividend” yield of the MLP was offset by a lower long-term growth projection, or some other explanation why distributions in excess of earnings do not distort the DCF results for the MLP in question. However, the Commission concluded that Kern River had not presented sufficient evidence to address these issues, and that the record in that case did not support including MLPs in the proxy group. 12. In addition, *Kern River* pointed out that the traditional DCF model only incorporates growth resulting from the reinvestment of earnings, not growth arising from external sources of capital. 11 Therefore, the Commission stated that if growth forecasted for an MLP comes from external capital, it is necessary either

(1)to explain why the external sources of capital do not distort the DCF results for that MLP or

(2)propose an adjustment to the DCF analysis to eliminate any distortion. The Commission's orders in *HIOS* reached the same conclusions. 11 *Id.* at P 152. 13. In some oil pipeline rate cases decided before *HIOS* and *Kern River,* the Commission included MLPs in the proxy group used to determine oil pipeline return on equity on the ground that there were no corporations available for use in the oil proxy group. 12 In those cases, no party raised any issue concerning the comparability of an MLP's cash distribution to a corporation's dividend. However, that issue did arise in the first oil pipeline case decided after *HIOS* and *Kern River* , involving SFPP's Sepulveda Line. 13 The Commission approved inclusion of MLPs in the proxy group in that case on the grounds that the MLPs in question had not made distributions in excess of earnings. The Sepulveda Line order therefore analyzed the five MLPs that have been used to determine SFPP's ROE: Buckeye Partners, L.P., Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., Enron Gas Liquids (Enron), 14 TEPPCO Partners, L.P., and Kaneb Partners, L.P. (later Valero Partners), now NuStar Energy, L.P. The order reviewed each entity for the year 1996 and the previous four years, and held that four of the firms had had income (earnings) in excess of distributions and that their incomes (earnings) were stable over that period with minor exceptions. The order found these facts sufficient to address the concerns expressed in *HIOS* and *Kern River.* The fifth firm, Enron, had distributions in excess of income (earnings) in four of the five years. While the Commission did not preclude use of such MLPs, Enron did not meet the *HIOS* test and was excluded as unrepresentative. 12 *SFPP, L .P.* , 86 FERC ¶ 61,022 at 61,099 (1999). 13 *SFPP, L.P.* , 117 FERC ¶ 61,285

(2006)(SFPP Sepulveda order), *rehearing pending* . 14 Enron Gas Liquids was not affiliated with Enron, Inc. at that time, but was a former affiliate that was spun off in the early 1990's. II. Discussion 14. As discussed below, the Commission proposes to permit inclusion of MLPs in a proxy group. However, the Commission proposes to cap the “dividend” used in the DCF analysis at the pipeline's reported earnings, thus adjusting the amount of the distribution to be included in the DCF model. The Commission would leave to individual cases the determination of which MLPs and corporations should actually be included in the natural gas or oil proxy group. However, participants in these cases should include as much information as possible regarding the business profile of the firms they propose to include in the proxy group, for example, based on gross income, net income, or assets. 15. The Supreme Court has stated that “the return to the equity owner should be commensurate with the return on investments in other enterprises having corresponding risks. That return, moreover, should be sufficient to assure confidence in the financial integrity of the enterprise, so as to maintain its credit and to attract capital.” 15 The Commission is concerned that its current approach to determining the composition of the proxy group for determining gas and oil pipeline return on equity is, or will, require the use of firms which are less and less representative of either natural gas or oil pipeline business risk. 15 *FPC* v. *Hope Natural Gas Co.,* 320 U.S. 591 (1944); *Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Co.* v. *Public Service Comm'n,* 262 U.S. 679 (1923). 16. As has been discussed, there are fewer and fewer publicly traded diversified natural gas corporations that have interstate gas pipelines as their predominant business line, whether this is measured on a revenue, income, or asset basis. As such, there are fewer diversified natural gas companies available for inclusion in a natural gas pipeline proxy group which may reasonably be considered representative of the risk profile of a natural gas pipeline firm. Moreover, at this point the only publicly traded oil pipeline firms are controlled by MLPs, which makes the issue of a representative proxy group more acute. 17. Cost of service ratemaking requires that the firms in the proxy group be of comparable risk to the firm whose equity cost of capital is at issue in a particular rate proceeding. If the proxy group is less than clearly representative, this may require the Commission to adjust for the difference in risk by adjusting the equity cost-of-capital, a difficult undertaking requiring detailed support from the contending parties and detailed case-by-case analysis by the Commission. Expanding a proxy group to include MLPs whose business is more narrowly focused on pipeline activities would help ameliorate this problem. Thus, including MLP natural gas pipelines in the equity proxy group should reduce the need to make adjustments since the proxy group is more likely to contain firms that are representative of the regulated firm whose rates are at issue. Including MLPs will also recognize the trend to greater use of MLPs in the natural gas pipeline industry and address the reality of the oil pipeline industry structure. 18. The Commission's primary concern about including MLPs in the proxy group has arisen from the interaction between use of the DCF analysis to determine return on capital while relying on a depreciation allowance for return of capital. The Commission permits a pipeline to recover through its rates both a return on equity and a return of invested capital. The Commission uses the DCF analysis solely to determine the return on equity component of the cost-of-service. The Commission provides for the return of invested capital through a separate depreciation allowance. Given the purpose for which the Commission uses the DCF analysis, the cash flows included in that analysis must be limited to cash flows which may reasonably be considered to reflect a return on equity. Such cash flows include that portion of an MLP's cash distribution derived from net income, or earnings. 19. To the extent an MLP makes distributions in excess of earnings, it is able to do so because partnership agreements define “cash available for distribution” to include depreciation. This enables the MLP to make cash distributions that include return of equity, in addition to return on equity. However, because the Commission includes a separate depreciation allowance in the pipeline's cost-of-service, a DCF analysis including cash flows attributable to depreciation would permit the pipeline to double recover its depreciation expense, once through the depreciation allowance and once through an inflated ROE. Adjusting an MLP's cash distribution to exclude that portion of the distribution in excess of earnings addresses this problem. 20. The Commission recognizes that it raised several concerns in *Kern River* as to whether adjusting the MLP's cash distribution down to the level of its earnings would be sufficient to eliminate the distorting effects of including MLPs in the proxy group. The Commission pointed out that corporations generally do not pay out all of their earnings in dividends, but retain some earnings in order to generate future growth. The Commission also suggested that the DCF model is premised on growth in dividends deriving from reinvestment of current earnings, and does not incorporate growth from external sources, such as issuing debt or additional stock. 21. The Commission believes that these concerns should not render unreliable a DCF analysis using the adjusted MLP results. The market data for the MLPs used in the DCF analysis should itself correct for any distortions remaining after the adjustment to the cash distribution described above. For example, the IBES growth projections represent an average of the growth projections by professionals whose business is to advise investors. 16 The level of an MLP's cash distributions as compared to its earnings is a matter of public record and thus known to the security analysts making the growth forecasts used by IBES. Therefore, the security analysts must be presumed to take those distributions into account in making their growth forecasts for the MLP. To the extent an MLP's relatively high cash distributions reduce its growth prospects that should be reflected in a lower growth forecast, which would offset the MLP's higher “dividend” yield. 16 Opinion No. 414-B, 85 FERC at 62,268-70. 22. In order to test the validity of this assumption, the Commission reviewed the most recent IBES growth forecasts for five diversified energy companies and six MLPs in the natural gas business. The average IBES forecast for the corporations is 9 percent, while the average IBES forecast for the MLPs is 6.17 percent, or nearly 300 basis points lower. 17 Thus, the security analysts do project lower growth rates for the MLPs than for the corporations. 17 The IBES forecasts were prepared as of May 31, 2007 applying the current DCF model for the corporate sample and using distributions capped at earnings for the MLPs. Thus the short term growth rates for the five diversified gas corporations were:

(1)National Fuel Gas Corporation, 5 percent;

(2)Questar Corporation, 9 percent;

(3)Oneok, Inc., 9 percent;

(4)Equitable Resources Inc., 10 percent; and

(5)Williams Companies, 12 percent. The short term growth rates for the six gas MLPs were:

(1)Oneok Partners, L.P., 5 percent;

(2)TEPPCO Partners, L.P., 5 percent;

(3)TC Pipelines, L.P., 5 percent;

(4)Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, L.P., 7 percent,

(5)Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., 7 percent, and

(6)Enterprise Products Partners, L.P., 8 percent. 23. In addition, the fact MLPs may rely upon external borrowings and/or equity issuances to generate growth is not a reason to exclude them from the proxy group. Most pipelines organized as corporations also use external borrowings and to some extent equity issuances. To the extent that gas or oil pipelines are controlled by diversified energy companies with unregulated assets (either federal or state), the financial practices may be the same, although perhaps not as highly leveraged, and the results are likewise reflected in the IBES projections. A prudent investor deciding whether to invest in a security will reasonably consider all factors relevant to assessing the value of that security. The potential effect of future borrowings or equity issuances on share values of either MLPs or corporations is one such factor. Since a DCF analysis is a method for investors to estimate the value of securities, it follows that such an analysis may reasonably take into account potential growth from external capital. 24. The Commission does, however, recognize that an MLP's lack of retained earnings may render cash distributions at their current level unsustainable, and thus still unsuitable for inclusion in the DCF analysis. Therefore, the Commission intends to require participants proposing to include MLPs in the proxy group to provide a multi-year analysis of past earnings. An analysis showing that the MLP does have stable earnings would support a finding that the cash to be included in the DCF calculation is likely to be available for distribution, thus replicating the requirement of the corporate model of a stable dividend. III. Procedure for Comments 25. The Commission invites interested persons to submit written comments on its proposed policy to permit the inclusion of MLPs in the proxy group to be used to determine the equity cost of capital of natural gas and oil pipelines. The comments may include alternative proposals for determining a representative proxy group given that

(1)Few natural gas companies meet the Commission's traditional standards for inclusion in the proxy group, and

(2)the only publicly traded oil pipeline firms available for inclusion in the proxy group are controlled by MLPs. Comments may also address the analysis advanced in this proposed policy statement, alternative methods for adjusting the amount of the MLP's distribution to be included the DCF analysis, and the relevance of the stability of MLP earnings. 26. Comments are due 30 days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** and reply comments are due 50 days from the date of publication in the **Federal Register** . Comments must refer to Docket No. PL07-2-000, and must include the commentor's name, the organization it represents, if applicable, and its address. To facilitate the Commission's review of the comments, commentors are requested to provide an executive summary of their position. Additional issues the commentors wish to raise should be identified separately. The commentors should double space their comments. 27. Comments may be filed on paper or electronically via the eFiling link on the Commission's Web site at: *http://www.ferc.gov.* The Commission accepts most standard word processing formats and commentors may attach additional files with supporting information in certain other file formats. Commentors filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. Commentors that are not able to file comments electronically must send an original and 14 copies of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. 28. All comments will be placed in the Commission's public files and may be viewed, printed, or downloaded remotely as described in the Document Availability section below. Commentors are not required to serve copies of their comments on other commentors. IV. Document Availability 29. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the **Federal Register** , the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the Internet through the Commission's Home Page ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) and in the Commission's Public Reference Room during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. 30. From the Commission's Home Page on the Internet, this information is available in the Commission's document management system, e-Library. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number (excluding the last three digits) in the docket number field. 31. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's website during normal business hours. For assistance, please contact the Commission's Online Support at 1-866-208-3676 (toll free) or 202-502-6652 (e-mail at: *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or the Public Reference Room at 202-502-8371, TTY 202-502-8659 (e-mail at: *public.referenceroom@ferc.gov* ). By the Commission. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-14708 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0176; FRL-8448-2] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; EPA ICR No. 1591.24, OMB Control No. 2060-0277 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2007. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0176 by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* *a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov.* • *Fax:*

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(202)343-9027; fax number (202)-343-2801; e-mail address: *Solar.Jose@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0176, which is available for online viewing at: *http://www.regulations.gov,* or in person viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading room is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation Docket is 202-566-1742. Use *http://www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; evaluate 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;

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

(iii)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider when I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does this Apply to? *Affected Entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are Refiners, Oxygenate Blenders, and Importers of Gasoline; Requirements for Parties in the Gasoline Distribution Network. *Title:* Reformulated Gasoline and Conventional Gasoline: Requirements for Refiners, Oxygenate Blenders, and Importers of Gasoline; Requirements for Parties in the Gasoline Distribution Network. *ICR Numbers:* EPA ICR No. 1591.24, OMB Control No. 2060-0277. *ICR Status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on 10-31-07. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Gasoline combustion is the major source of air pollution in most urban areas. In the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act (Act), section 211(k), Congress required that gasoline dispensed in nine areas with severe air quality problems, and areas that opt-in, be reformulated to reduce toxic and ozone-forming emissions. (Ozone is also known as smog.) Congress also required that, in the process of producing reformulated gasoline (RFG), dirty components removed in the reformulation process not be “dumped” into the remainder of the country's gasoline, known as conventional gasoline (CG). The Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)promulgated regulations at 40 CFR 80, Subpart D—Reformulated Gasoline, Subpart E—Anti-Dumping, and Subpart F—Attest Engagements, implementing the statutory requirements, which include standards for RFG (80.41) and CG (80.101). The regulations also contain reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the production, importation, transport and storage of gasoline, in order to demonstrate compliance and facilitate compliance and enforcement. The program is run by the Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. Enforcement is done by the Air Enforcement Division, Office of Regulatory Enforcement, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. This program excludes California, which has separate requirements for gasoline. The United States has an annual gasoline consumption of about 130 billion gallons. About 30% is RFG. In 2005 EPA received reports from 258 refineries, 58 importer facilities/facility groups, 44 oxygenate blending facilities, 19 independent laboratory facilities, and the RFG Survey Association, Inc. under this program. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated Total Number of Potential Respondents:* 1,190. *Frequency of Response:* Quarterly, Annually, on Occasion. *Estimated Total Average Number of Responses for Each Respondent:* 100 to 130. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 96,625. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* $29,745,357. This includes an estimated burden cost of $24,786,000 and an estimated cost of $4,800,00 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are There Changes in the Estimates from the Last Approval? There is an increase due to update in labor costs. What is the Next Step in the Process for this ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: July 26, 2007. Margo T. Oge, Office Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. E7-14725 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2007-0026, FRL-8447-9] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; National Water Quality Inventory Reports (Clean Water Act Sections 305(b), 303(d), 314(a), and 106(e)); EPA ICR No. 1560.08, OMB Control No. 2040-0071 AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request

(ICR)to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2007. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OW-2007-0026, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov* (our preferred method): Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail:* OW-Docket@epa.gov. • *Mail:* EPA Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode (2822T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20460. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2007-0026. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at: *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information

(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through *www.regulations.gov* or e-mail. The *www.regulations.gov* Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identify or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captures and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at: *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Mayio, Assessment and Watershed Protection Division, Office of Water, Mail Code: 4503T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-566-1184; fax number: 202-566-1437; e-mail address: *Mayio.alice@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Access the Docket and/or Submit Comments? EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID number EPA-HQ-OW-2007-0026, which is available for online viewing at: *http://www.regulations.gov* or in-person viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is

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

(202)566-2426. Use *http://www.regulations.gov* to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What Information Is EPA Particularly Interested in? Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:

(i)Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(ii)evaluate 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;

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

(iv)minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through 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. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for EPA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments: 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used to support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line of the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and **Federal Register** citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? *Affected entities:* Entities potentially affected by this action are States, Territories and Tribes with Clean Water Act

(CWA)responsibilities. *Title:* National Water Quality Inventory Reports (Clean Water Act Sections 305(b), 303(d), 314(a), and 106(e)). *ICR numbers:* EPA ICR Number 1560.08 (OMB Control Number 2040-0071). *ICR status:* This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2007. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the **Federal Register** when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the **Federal Register** or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. *Abstract:* Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act requires States to identify and rank waters which cannot meet water quality standards

(WQS)following the implementation of technology-based controls. Under section 303(d), States are also required to establish total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for listed waters not meeting standards as a result of pollutant discharges. In developing the Section 303(d) lists, States are required to consider various sources of water quality related data and information, including the section 305(b) State water quality reports. The section 305(b) reports contain information on the extent of water quality degradation, the pollutants and sources affecting water quality, and State progress in controlling water pollution. Section 106(e) requires that states annually update monitoring data and include it in their section 305(b) report. Section 314(a) requires states to report on the condition of their publicly-owned lakes within the section 305(b) report. EPA's Assessment and Watershed Protection Division

(AWPD)works with its Regional counterparts to review and approve or disapprove State section 303(d) lists and TMDLs from 56 respondents (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the five Territories). Section 303(d) specifically requires States to develop lists and TMDLs (from time to time,” and EPA to review and approve or disapprove the lists and the TMDLs. EPA also collects State 305(b) reports from 59 respondents (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, five Territories, and 3 River Basin commissions). Some Tribes also choose to participate in 305(b) reporting. This announcement includes the reapproval of current, ongoing activities related to 305(b) and 303(d) reporting and TMDL development for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010. During the period covered by this ICR renewal, respondents will: Complete their 2008 305(b) reports and 2008 303(d) lists; complete their 2010 305(b) reports and 2010 303(d) lists; transmit annual electronic updates of their 305(b) databases in 2008 through 2010; and continue to develop TMDLs according to their established schedules. EPA will prepare biennial Reports to Congress for the 2008 reporting cycle and for the 2010 cycle, and EPA will review TMDL submissions from respondents. The respondent community for 305(b) reporting consists of 50 States, the District of Columbia, 5 Territories (Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands), and 3 River Basin Commissions. The Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Interstate Sanitation Commission have jurisdiction over basins that lie in multiple States. Tribal 305(b) reporting is not included in the current burden estimates for this ICR. The respondent community for 303(d) activities consists of 50 States, the District of Columbia, and 5 Territories (Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands). Although Indian Tribes are not exempt from 303(d) requirements, there is not a process currently in place to designate them for this purpose. Further, very few Tribes have established water quality standards, and EPA is currently in the process of preparing standards where they are needed. Therefore, we assume that there would be no burden to Indian Tribes over the period covered by this ICR for 303(d) activities. The burdens of specific activities that States undertake as part of their 305(b) and 303(d) programs are derived from an ongoing project among EPA, States and other interested stakeholders to develop a tool for estimating the States' resource needs for State water quality management programs. This project has developed the State Water Quality Management Workload Model (SWQMWM), which estimates and sums the workload involved in more than one hundred activities or tasks comprising a State water quality management program. Over twenty States have contributed information about their activities that became the basis for the model. According to the SWQMWM, the States will carry out the following activities or tasks to meet the 305(b) and 303(d) reporting requirements: Watershed monitoring and characterization; modeling and analysis; development of a TMDL document for public review; public outreach; formal public participation; tracking; planning; legal support; etc. In general, respondents have conducted each of these reporting and record keeping activities for past 305(b) and 303(d) reporting cycles and thus have staff and procedures in place to continue their 305(b) and 303(d) reporting programs. The burden associated with these tasks is estimated in this ICR to include the total number of TMDLs that may be submitted during the period covered by this ICR. The biennial frequency of the collection is mandated by section 305(b)(1) of the CWA. Section 305(b) originally required respondents to submit water quality reports on an annual basis. In 1977, the annual requirement was amended to a biennial requirement in the CWA. EPA has determined that abbreviated reporting for hard-copy 305(b) reports, combined with annual electronic reporting using respondent databases, will meet the CWA reporting requirements while reducing burden to respondents. The biennial period with annual electronic reporting ensures that information needed for analysis and water program decisions is reasonably current, yet abbreviated reporting requirements provides respondents with sufficient time to prepare the reports. *Burden Statement:* The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is expected to average 3,740,017 hours. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: *Estimated Total Number of Potential Respondents:* 59. *Frequency of Response:* Biannually. *Estimated Total Average Number of Responses for Each Respondent:* 29.5. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 3,740,017. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* $155,322,906. These costs are entirely attributed to labor, with $0 attributable to capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are There Changes in the Estimates From the Last Approval? There is no change in the total estimated respondent burden estimates identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. EPA will be revising these burden estimates before submitting this ICR to OMB based on developments in the program over the last three years and comments received from the public. We expect that the currently-approved burden may be affected by increased reliance on electronic reporting (including submittal, review and approval of electronic water quality information by EPA and the states) and increased Tribal water quality reporting. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another **Federal Register** notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: July 24, 2007. Craig E. Hooks, Director, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds. [FR Doc. E7-14770 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8447-5] Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Request for Nominations for 2007 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Request for nominations for Clean Air Excellence Awards. SUMMARY: EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February, 2000. This is an annual awards program to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. This notice announces the competition for the Year 2007 program. DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by September 21, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program please use the CAAAC Web site and click on awards program or contact Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-564-1352 (Fax), mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Awards Program Notice: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7403(a)(1) and

(2)and sections 103(a)(1) and

(2)of the Clean Air Act (CAA), notice is hereby given that the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation

(OAR)announces the opening of competition for the Year 2007 “Clean Air Excellence Awards Program” (CAEAP). The intent of the program is to recognize and honor outstanding, innovative efforts that help to make progress in achieving cleaner air. The CAEAP is open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to the United States. There are five general award categories:

(1)Clean Air Technology;

(2)Community Action;

(3)Education/Outreach;

(4)Regulatory/Policy Innovations;

(5)Transportation Efficiency Innovations; and two special awards categories:

(1)Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award, and

(2)Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and are for recognition only. *Entry Requirements:* All applicants are asked to submit their entry on a CAEAP entry form, contained in the CAEAP Entry Package, which may be obtained from the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac* by clicking on Awards Program or by contacting Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-564-1352 Fax, mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. The entry form is a simple, three-part form asking for general information on the applicant and the proposed entry; asking for a description of why the entry is deserving of an award; and requiring information from three

(3)independent references for the proposed entry. Applicants should also submit additional supporting documentation as necessary. Specific directions and information on filing an entry form are included in the Entry Package. *Judging and Award Criteria:* Judging will be accomplished through a screening process conducted by EPA staff, with input from outside subject experts, as needed. Members of the CAAAC will provide advice to EPA on the entries. The final award decisions will be made by the EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. Entries will be judged using both general criteria and criteria specific to each individual category. There are four

(4)general criteria:

(1)The entry directly or indirectly (i.e., by encouraging actions) reduces emissions of criteria pollutants or hazardous/toxic air pollutants;

(2)The entry demonstrates innovation and uniqueness;

(3)The entry provides a model for others to follow (i.e., it is replicable); and

(4)The positive outcomes from the entry are continuing/sustainable. Although not required to win an award, the following general criteria will also be considered in the judging process:

(1)The entry has positive effects on other environmental media in addition to air;

(2)The entry Demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships; and

(3)The individual or organization submitting the entry has effectively measured/evaluated the outcomes of the project, program, technology, etc. As previously mentioned, additional criteria will be used for each individual award category. These criteria are listed in the 2007 Entry Package. Dated: July 25, 2007. Patrick Childers, Designated Federal Official for Clean Air Act Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. E7-14731 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8447-8] Draft NPDES General Permits for Log Transfer Facilities in Alaska (Permit Nos. AK-G70-0000 and AK-G70-1000) and Request for Public Comment AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability of draft NPDES general permits and request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Director of the Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, is publishing notice of the availability of two draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits (numbers AK-G70-0000 and AK-G70-1000) to provide Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 *et seq.* ) authorization for log transfer facilities

(LTFs)operating in Alaska. General permit

(GP)AK-G70-0000 (the “Pre-1985” GP) includes section 402 modifications to section 404 permits issued to LTFs prior to October 22, 1985, in accordance with section 407 of the Water Quality Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-4). All other LTFs can apply to be authorized to discharge under AK-G70-1000 (the “Post-1985” GP) if they meet eligibility requirements. The draft Post-1985 GP is a reissuance of a previously issued LTF GP that became effective on March 21, 2000, and was subsequently modified on April 27, 2004 (69 FR 19417). The Post-1985 GP expired on March 21, 2005, and has been administratively extended since that time. The draft Pre-1985 GP contains additional modifications to section 404 permits issued to LTFs prior to October 22, 1985. The modifications implemented by the Pre-1985 GP became effective as of April 27, 2004, and did not expire because the section 404 permits had no expiration date. New LTFs or existing LTFs not currently authorized to discharge, and which meet the eligibility criteria under the Post-1985 permit, must submit a written Notice of Intent

(NOI)to be covered at least 60 days prior to the anticipated commencement of in-water log storage or transfer operations. For existing LTFs that are operating under an administratively extended permit pursuant to 40 CFR 122.6, NOIs were to be submitted 180 days prior to the expiration of the permit (i.e., September 22, 2004). If changes have occurred since that time that require a revised NOI to be submitted, such revised NOIs must be submitted no later than 60 days from the effective date of the final GP. Pre-1985 LTFs seeking coverage or continued coverage under GP No. AK-G70-0000 must submit written Notification within 90 days of the effective date of the final Pre-1985 permit if they have not already done so. Facility operators which received a section 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers prior to October 22, 1985, but who did not provide Notification under the Pre-1985 GP and who fail to submit a timely written Notification in accordance with the proposed 2007 modifications, must seek coverage under the Post-1985 permit prior to commencing discharges of bark and wood debris. In order to be authorized to discharge under the Post-1985 GP, owners or operators of an LTF must:

(1)Submit a NOI as described in Part V to EPA and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC);

(2)develop and implement a Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP);

(3)receive written authorization for a project area zone of deposit

(ZOD)from ADEC; and,

(4)receive written authorization to discharge bark and wood debris from EPA. In order to be able to discharge in compliance with the Pre-1985 GP modifications, owners or operators of an LTF must:

(1)Submit a Notification to EPA and ADEC;

(2)develop and implement a PPP;

(3)receive written authorization for a project area ZOD from ADEC; and,

(4)receive a NPDES number from EPA. A fact sheet has been prepared which sets forth the principle factual, legal, policy, and scientific information considered in the development of the general permits. Both GPs contain a combination of technology-based requirements and water quality-based effluent limits, standards, or conditions. *Public Comment and Public Hearing:* Interested persons may submit written comments on the draft GPs to the attention of Kai Shum at the address below. Copies of the draft GPs and fact sheet are available upon request. The permits and fact sheet may also be downloaded from the Region 10 Web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/r10earth/waterpermits.htm* (click on “draft permits”, then “Alaska”). All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. The EPA and ADEC will host a public hearing to present information relevant to the LTF GPs, to answer questions, and to receive verbal comments on the draft general permits. The hearing is scheduled as follows: Thursday, September 6, 2007, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Centennial Hall and Convention Center; 101 Eagan Drive; Juneau, Alaska 99801. After the expiration date of the Public Notice on September 25, the Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, will make a final determination with respect to issuance of the permits. Response to comments will be published with the final permits. The proposed requirements contained in the draft GPs will become final 30 days after publication of the final permits in the **Federal Register** . ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed GPs should be sent to Kai Shum; USEPA Region 10; 1200 6th Ave., OWW-130; Seattle, Washington 98101. Comments may also be received via electronic mail at: *shum.kai@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Administrative Record The complete administrative record for the draft GPs are available for public review at the EPA Region 10 headquarters at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information can be obtained by contacting Kai Shum at the address above, or by visiting the Region 10 Web site at: *http://www.epa.gov/r10earth/waterpermits.htm* . Requests may also be made to Audrey Washington at

(206)553-0523, or electronically mailed to: *washington.audrey@epa.gov* . Other Legal Requirements State Water Quality Standards and State Certification EPA is also providing Public Notice of ADEC's intent to certify the permits pursuant to section 401 of the Clean Water Act. ADEC has provided draft certification that the draft GPs comply with State Water Quality Standards (18 AAC 70), including the State's antidegradation policy. Comments on the state's draft section 401 certifications of the permits should be sent to Chris Foley; ADEC; P.O. Box 11180; 410 Willoughby Ave., Suite 303; Juneau, Alaska 99811-1800. Comments may also be received via electronic mail at: *chris.foley@alaska.gov* . National Environmental Policy Act The National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA)at 42 U.S.C. 4322, requires federal agencies to conduct an environmental review of their actions (including permitting activity) that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment. EPA regulations which implement NEPA (40 CFR part 6) clarify this requirement as it pertains to NPDES permitting actions for new sources of discharge types with promulgated effluent limitation guidelines. No effluent limitation guidelines have been proposed or promulgated for discharges from LTFs pursuant to CWA Section 306, thus, new LTFs that may seek to discharge under the proposed GPs do not meet the criteria for new sources. Therefore, a NEPA environmental review is not required for the permits. Endangered Species Act Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires EPA to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries regarding the potential effects that an action may have on listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. To address these ESA requirements, and in support of EPA's informal consultation with the Services, a Biological Evaluation

(BE)was prepared to analyze these potential effects. During the development of the draft general permits, information provided by the Services was used to identify 12 species of interest for consideration in the BE. The results of the BE concluded that discharges from LTFs will either have *no effect* or are *not likely to adversely affect* threatened or endangered species in the vicinity of the discharge. The fact sheet, the draft permits and the BE are being reviewed by the Services for consistency with those programs established for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Any additional comments or conservation recommendations received from the Services regarding threatened or endangered species will be considered prior to issuance of the GPs. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1855(b)) requires federal agencies to consult with NOAA Fisheries when any activity proposed to be permitted, funded, or undertaken by a federal agency may have an adverse effect on designated Essential Fish Habitat

(EFH)as defined by the Act. To address the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, EPA prepared an EFH Assessment concluding that LTF operations are *not likely to have an adverse effect* on EFH as the total area likely to be adversely impacted is an extremely small proportion of the total available habitat. As with ESA, any additional comments or conservation recommendations received from NOAA Fisheries regarding EFH will be considered prior to issuance of the GPs. Alaska Coastal Management Program The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Office of Project Management and Permitting (OPMP), will review this permitting action for consistency as provided in section 307(c)(3) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1456(c)(3)). EPA has determined that the activities authorized by the proposed GPs are consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the state's Coastal Zone Management Plan. EPA will seek concurrence with this determination from the ADNR OPMP prior to issuing the final permits. Comments on the state's consistency determination should be sent to Joe Donohue; ADNR OPMP; P.O. Box 111030; Juneau, Alaska 99811-1030. Comments may also be received via electronic mail at: *joe.donohue@alaska.gov* . Executive Order 12866 EPA has determined that these GPs are not a “significant regulatory action” under the terms of Executive Order 12866 and is therefore not subject to OMB review. Paperwork Reduction Act The information collection requirements of these GPs were previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* , and assigned OMB control numbers 2040-0086 (NPDES permit application) and 2040-0004 (discharge monitoring reports). Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* , requires that EPA prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for rules subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) that have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. However, general NPDES permits are not “rules” subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b), and is therefore not subject to the RFA. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), Public Law 104-4, generally requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their “regulatory actions” (defined to be the same as “rules” subject to the RFA) on tribal, state, and local governments and the private sector. However, general NPDES permits are not “rules” subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b), and is therefore not subject to the RFA. Signed this 23rd day of July, 2007. Michael F. Gearheard, Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, Region 10. [FR Doc. E7-14772 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the office of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than August 15, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis** (Glenda Wilson, Community Affairs Officer) 411 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63166-2034: *1. The Irrevocable Trust of Doyle W. Rogers, Sr., and Josephine Raye Rogers, with Barbara R. Hoover and Doyle W. Rogers, Jr. as trustees, in concert with Doyle W. Rogers, Sr.* , all of Batesville, Arkansas; to acquire additional voting shares of Citizens Bancshares of Batesville, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire additional voting shares of The Citizens Bank, all of Batesville, Arkansas. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, July 26, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-14721 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 *et seq.* ) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonbanking companies owned by the bank holding company, including the companies listed below. The applications listed below, as well as other related filings required by the Board, are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The application also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the proposal also involves the acquisition of a nonbanking company, the review also includes whether the acquisition of the nonbanking company complies with the standards in section 4 of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise noted, nonbanking activities will be conducted throughout the United States. Additional information on all bank holding companies may be obtained from the National Information Center website at *www.ffiec.gov/nic/* . Unless otherwise noted, comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors not later than August 24, 2007. **A. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas** (W. Arthur Tribble, Vice President) 2200 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201-2272: *1. Legend Bancorp, Inc.* , Bowie, Texas, and Legend Financial Corporation, Dover, Delaware; to merge with Bonstate Bancshares, Inc., Bonham, Texas, and Bonham Financial Services, Inc., Dover, Delaware, and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of Bonham State Bank, Bonham, Texas. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, July 26, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E7-14720 Filed 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of June 27-28, 2007 In accordance with § 271.25 of its rules regarding availability of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting held on June 27-28, 2007. 1 1 Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on June 27-28, 2007, which includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board's annual report. The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable growth in output. To further its long-run objectives, the Committee in the immediate future seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with maintaining the federal funds rate at an average of around 5 1/4 percent. By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 20, 2007. Vincent R. Reinhart, Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. [FR Doc. E7-14785 Field 7-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210-01-S FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Sunshine Act Meeting AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. TIME AND DATE: 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2007. PLACE: Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, 20th and C Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20551. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Personnel actions (appointments, promotions, assignments, reassignments, and salary actions) involving individual Federal Reserve System employees. 2. Any items carried forward from a previously announced meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Smith, Director, or Dave Skidmore, Assistant to the Board, Office of Board Members at 202-452-2955. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may call 202-452-3206 beginning at approximately 5 p.m. two business days before the meeting for a recorded announcement of bank and bank holding company applications scheduled for the meeting; or you may contact the Board's Web site at *http://www.federalreserve.gov* for an electronic announcement that not only lists applications, but also indicates procedural and other information about the meeting. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, July 27, 2007. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 07-3757 Filed 7-27-07; 3:57 pm]

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