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BILLING CODE 6355-01-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Notice of Availability for the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Berths 136-147 [TraPac] Container Terminal Project, Los Angeles County, CA AGENCY: Department of the Army—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (Regulatory Division), in coordination with the Port of Long Angeles, has completed a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Berths 136-147 [TraPac] Container Terminal Project.
The Port of Los Angeles requires authorization pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act to expand and modernize the container terminal at Berths 136-147 [TraPac], including: Expanding, redeveloping, and constructing container terminal facilities and a new on-dock rail facility; constructing 500 space parking lot for union workers; wharf work including dredging 295,000 cubic yards, renovating 2,900 feet of existing wharf, and constructing 705 feet of new wharf; installing five new gantry cranes to replace six existing gantry cranes; relocating the existing PHL Pier A switcher yard to Rear Berth 200; widening Harry Bridges Boulevard and constructing a new 30-acre landscaped buffer area between “C” Street and Harry Bridges Boulevard; and filling the 10-acre Northwest Slip, constructing backlands facilities on the fill, and constructing a new 400-foot wharf along the edge of the fill.
In addition, the Port of Los Angeles is considering transporting and discharging at ocean disposal sites excess clean material generated by the dredging activities, which would require authorization pursuant to Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments concerning the Final EIS/EIR should be directed to Dr. Spencer D. MacNeil, Senior Project Manager, North Coast Branch, Regulatory Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O.
Box 532711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325,
(805)585-2152. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. David J. Castanon, Chief, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District. [FR Doc. E7-22873 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-KF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by email to *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov* or via fax to
(202)395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response “Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., “Upward Bound Evaluation”]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following:
(1)Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement;
(2)Title;
(3)Summary of the collection;
(4)Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information;
(5)Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6)Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: November 15, 2007. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences *Type of Review:* New. *Title:* REL West Educational Needs Assessment Survey. *Frequency:* Annually. *Affected Public:* Individuals or household. *Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:* *Responses:* 3,157. *Burden Hours:* 1,042. *Abstract:* This OMB package requests clearance for data collection instruments to be used in the REL West Educational Needs Assessment Survey, which will be administered by Berkeley Policy Associates (BPA), under contract with WestEd. The purpose of the survey is to determine the needs of educators in the western region in order to inform further research to support the region. Developed for teachers and school and district administrators in the western states (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah), the survey is designed to yield valuable information about practitioner needs and priorities as they relate to issues of school improvement, educating English learners, quality of teaching, teacher workforce, assessment, student readiness to learn, and secondary school reform. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from *http://edicsweb.ed.gov,* by selecting the “Browse Pending Collections” link and by clicking on link number 3449. When you access the information collection, click on “Download Attachments “ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov* or faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to *ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.* Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD)may call the Federal Information Relay Service
(FIRS)at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E7-22831 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of International Regimes and Agreements; Proposed Subsequent Arrangement AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of proposed subsequent arrangement. SUMMARY: This notice is being issued under the authority of Section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2160). The Department is providing notice of a proposed “subsequent arrangement” under the Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the United States and Canada. This subsequent arrangement concerns the retransfer of 2,442,308 kg of Natural UF6, containing 1,651,000 kg of Uranium. This material will be retransferred from Areva Resources Canada Inc, Saskatoon, Canada to Eurodif Production, Pierrelatte, France for ultimate use as nuclear power reactor fuel by Electricite de France, France. Eurodif Production is authorized to receive nuclear material pursuant to the U.S.-Euratom Agreement for Cooperation. In accordance with Section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, we have determined that this subsequent arrangement will not be inimical to the common defense and security. This subsequent arrangement will take effect no sooner than fifteen days after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: November 7, 2007. For the Department of Energy. Richard Goorevich, Director, Office of International Regimes and Agreements. [FR Doc. E7-22849 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; National Coal Council AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) and in accordance with Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 102-3.65, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National Coal Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending November 7, 2009. The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on a continuing basis regarding general policy matters relating to coal issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Council members are chosen to assure a well-balanced representation from all sections of the country, all segments of the coal industry, including large and small companies, and commercial and residential consumers. The Council also has diverse members who represent interests outside the coal industry, including the environment, labor, research, and academia. Membership and representation of all interests will continue to be determined in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and implementing regulations. The renewal of the Council has been deemed essential to the conduct of the Department's business and in the public interest in conjunction with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy by law. The Council will continue to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and implementing regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Samuel at 202/586-3279. Issued at Washington, DC, on November 7, 2007. Carol A. Matthews, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22886 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Fossil Energy; National Petroleum Council AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463) and in accordance with title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 102-3.65, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National Petroleum Council has been renewed for a two-year period ending November 7, 2009. The Council will continue to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil and natural gas, and to all segments of the oil and natural gas industries. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Council members are chosen to assure a well-balanced representation from all segments of the oil and natural gas industries and related interests, from all sections of the United States, and from large and small companies. The Council also includes members representing academia, research and environmental groups, State governments and organizations, and Tribal governments. Membership and representation of all pertinent interests are determined in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and its implementing regulations. The renewal of the Council has been determined essential to the conduct of the Department's business, and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed by law upon the Department of Energy. The Council will operate in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and its implementing regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Samuel at
(202)586-3279. Issued at Washington, DC, on: November 7, 2007. Carol A. Matthews, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22887 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the **Federal Register** . DATES: Wednesday, December 12, 2007. 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Halsey, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM-90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone
(865)576-4025; Fax
(865)576-2347 or e-mail: *halseypj@oro.doe.gov* or check the Web site at *http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Purpose of the Board:* The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. *Tentative Agenda:* The main meeting topics will be “Status of K-25/K-27 Decontamination and Decommissioning” and “Status of Appendix E and J Milestones for the East Tennessee Technology Park and Other Projects.” *Public Participation:* The meeting is open to the public. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to the agenda item should contact Pat Halsey at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. *Minutes:* Minutes will be available by writing or calling Pat Halsey at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site *http://www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab/minutes.htm* . Issued at Washington, DC, on November 19, 2007. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22885 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP08-17-000, CP08-18-000] Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC, Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Applications November 14, 2007. Take notice that on November 2, 2007 Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC (Cimarron), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed an application under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)in Docket No. CP08-17-000, requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to acquire, own, and operate Anadarko Basin pipeline and compression facilities in the northern Texas panhandle, northwest Oklahoma, and southwest Kansas now owned by Northern Natural Gas Company. Cimarron also requests blanket certificates pursuant to Subpart F of Part 157 and Subpart G of Part 284 of the Commission's regulations, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with Commission and open to public inspection. Any questions regarding Cimarron's application should be directed to Katie Rice, Director, Regulatory Affairs, DCP Midstream, LP, 370 17th Street, Suite 2500, Denver, Colorado 80202; Phone at
(303)605-2166. Also take notice that on November 2, 2007, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed an application under Section 7 of the NGA, in Docket No. CP08-18-000, requesting permission and approval to abandon by sale to Cimarron its Anadarko Basin area Beaver Wet System, including pipeline, compression, dehydrating, purification and delivery point facilities and appurtenances in various counties in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, all as more fully set forth in the request which is on file with Commission and open to public inspection. Any questions regarding Northern's application should be directed to Michael T. Loeffler, Senior Director of Certificates and External Affairs, Northern Natural Gas Company, 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124; Phone at
(402)398-7103. Northern proposes to convey to Cimarron about 419 miles of its pipeline, compressor stations and all delivery and receipt points located along the various lengths of the pipeline and all other appurtenant facilities. The facilities are referred to by Northern as the Beaver Wet System and handle wet gas for processing. Cimarron is currently a subsidiary of Northern (formed for the purpose of this transaction); however, when the transaction is complete, Cimarron will come a under the control of DCP Midstream, LP, formerly Duke Energy Field Services, LP. Northern requests that any required authorization under Section 7 of the NGA be granted since all of the assets that will be transferred to Cimarron. Northern also requests Commission approval to abandon the services it provides with respect to primary receipt and/or delivery points located on the facilities proposed for abandonment. Northern states that it proposes to convey the subject facilities to Cimarron at Northern's net book value. Finally, Northern requests that the Commission determine that Northern's proposed incidental compression service for Cimarron at the Beaver compressor station is in the public interest. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. 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 December 5, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22824 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EC07-132-001] Cottonwood Energy Company, LP, Dogwood Energy LLC, Magnolia Energy LP, Redbud Energy LP; Notice of Filing November 16, 2007. Take notice that on November 14, 2007, Cottonwood Energy Company, LP, Dogwood Energy LLC, Magnolia Energy LP, and Redbud Energy LP, tendered for filing an Application for Order Authorizing Blanket Authorization of Certain Future Transactions under section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers and Expedited Action for blanket authorization of indirect dispositions of FERC-jurisdictional facilities. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 26, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22833 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-14-000] El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application November 15, 2007. Take notice that on November 1, 2007, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso), Post Office Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed in Docket No. CP08-14-000, an application under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)and Part 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of a new delivery lateral and compression facilities near the Town of Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico, permission to abandon in place a segment of pipeline in Lea County, New Mexico, and authorization to undertake pipeline and station modifications at facilities located in Lea County, New Mexico and Winkler County, Texas. Specifically, El Paso proposes to:
(1)Install a 3,550 horsepower gas-driven reciprocating jumper compressor at its existing Eunice “C” Station in Lea County, New Mexico;
(2)construct and operate the 7.3 mile, 20-inch diameter Hobbs Lateral extending from its existing Monument Station to an interconnection with the header system of MarkWest New Mexico, L.P. (MarkWest), all in Lea County, New Mexico; and
(3)make various pipeline and station modifications to its system in Lea County, New Mexico and Winkler County, Texas to modify the flow of its system in that area. El Paso states that the proposed facilities will allow it to transport 150,000 Dth per day to MarkWest for ultimate delivery to the SPS Hobbs Power Plant. El Paso estimates that the proposed facilities will cost $16.9 million. El Paso's proposal is more fully described as set forth in the application that is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The instant filing may be also viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(866)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to: Richard L. Derryberry, Director of Regulatory Affairs, El Paso Natural Gas Company, P.O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944 at
(719)520-3782 or by fax at
(719)667-7534. 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
(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:* December 6, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22801 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. EG07-75-000, EG07-76-000, EG07-77-000 EG07-78-000, EG07-79-000] FH Opco LLC, Logan Wind Energy, LLC, Airtricity Champion Wind Farm, LLC, Airtricity Roscoe Wind Farm, LLC, NRG Texas Power LLC; Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status November 14, 2007. Take notice that during the month of October 2007, the status of the above-captioned entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators became effective by operation of the Commission's regulations. 18 CFR 366.7(a). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22825 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-32-003] Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Amendment November 14, 2007. Take notice that on October 31, 2007, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP (Gulf South), filed in Docket No. CP07-32-003, an application pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)to amend the September 28, 2007 Commission Order (120 FERC ¶ 61,291 (2007)) issuing Gulf South a certificate to construct and operate its Southeast Expansion Project. Specifically, to support the authorized Southeast Expansion Project services, Gulf South states that due to changing market conditions, it has identified that additional operational efficiencies could be gained by facility modifications, and is now proposing the construction of two smaller sized compressor units at the new Delhi Compressor Station, rather than the four larger units authorized in the September 28 Order, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The instant filing may be also viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(866)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. 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
(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. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to J. Kyle Stephens, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046; or fax to 713-479-1846; or e-mail to *kyle.stephens@bwpmlp.com* . There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the 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 commentors will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on December 5, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22830 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-16-000] Hardy Storage Company, LLC; Notice of Application November 14, 2007. Take notice that on November 2, 2007 Hardy Storage Company, LLC (Hardy), and Hampshire Gas Company (Hampshire), filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) applications under section 7(b) and
(c)of the Natural Gas Act seeking authorization related to the restructuring of a historical lease arrangement whereby Hardy's predecessor to the lease arrangement, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation provided certain transportation to Hampshire, all as more fully described in the application. This filing may be also viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call
(866)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. 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
(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. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to counsel for Hardy, Fredric J. George, P.O. Box 1273, Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1273; telephone 304-357-2359, fax 304-357-3206. 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, before the comment date of this notice, 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. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. *Comment Date:* December 5, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22823 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL07-15-003] Ontelaunee Power Operating Company, LLC v. Metropolitan Edison Company; Notice of Filing November 15, 2007. Take notice that on November 5, 2007, Metropolitan Edison Company filed a compliance filing pursuant to the Commission's “Order Approving Uncontested Settlement,” *121 FERC ¶ 61,017,* issued October 4, 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
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 26, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22802 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. P-2157-000] Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, WA and the City of Everett; Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Filing of Joint Petition for Declaratory Order November 15, 2007. Take noticed that on November 1, 2007, The City of Everett, Washington
(City)and Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Washington
(PUD)filed a joint petition for declaratory order requesting the Commission to issue a order finding that the City need not be named a co-applicant for a new license to operate the Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project after it's current license expires in 2011. 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 December 3, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22800 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-6-000] Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company; Notice of Institution of Proceeding and Refund Effective Date November 14, 2007. On November 13, 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 Sierra Pacific Power Company's and Nevada Power Company's rates, as discussed in the November 13, 2007 Order. *Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company* , 121 FERC ¶ 61,160 (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. E7-22826 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL08-9-000] Cargill Power Markets, LLC, Complainant, v. Southwest Power Pool, Inc., Respondent; Notice of Complaint November 15, 2007. Take notice that on November 9, 2007, Cargill Power Markets, LLC
(CPM)filed a formal complaint against Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP), alleging that SPP processed a queue of requests for long-term firm point-to-point transmission service in a manner that violated FERC policy and SPP's open access transmission tariff. CPM certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for SPP as listed on the Commission's Corporate Officials. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent's answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent's answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 29, 2007. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22803 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 November 14, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1109-001. *Applicants:* American Electric Power Service Corp. *Description:* American Electric Power Corp on behalf of Ohio Power Co *et. al* ., submits a Stipulation and Agreement with attachments etc. *Filed Date:* 10/15/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071017-0106. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-305-006. *Applicants:* Condon Wind Power, LLC. *Description:* Condon Wind Power, LLC submits a notice of non-material change in status in accordance with Order 652. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0083. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1019-002; ER07-1020-002; ER07-1021-002. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. *Description:* Refund Report of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in Compliance with October 30, 2007 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-5053. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1386-002. *Applicants:* Tatanka Wind Power, LLC. *Description:* Tatanka Wind Power LLC amends an application to replace the pivotal supplier screen and market share screen currently set forth in section III.A of the 9/17/07 application with screens as Attachment A etc. *Filed Date:* 11/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071113-0003. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 23, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-107-000. *Applicants:* FirstEnergy Generation Mansfield Unit 1. *Description:* FirstEnergy Generation Mansfield Unit 1 Corp submits application for order granting market based rate authority, accepting market-based rate tariff etc. *Filed Date:* 10/26/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0177. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 26, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-197-000. *Applicants:* FPL Energy Oliver Wind II, LLC. *Description:* FPL Energy Oliver Wind II, LLC submits their request for authorization to sell energy and capacity at market-based rates, and waiver of the 60-day notice requirement. *Filed Date:* 11/08/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071113-0004. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 29, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-198-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Co submits an annual adjustment to a transmission service rate under the Interconnection Agreement with Sacramento Municipal Utility District. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071113-0005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E7-22796 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 November 15, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC08-13-000. *Applicants:* Progress Energy Service Company LLC. *Description:* Application of Carolina Power & Light Co *et al.* for an order authorizing the issuance and selling of short term debt securities having a maturity of not more than one year. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0046. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER99-2984-008. *Applicants:* Green County Energy, LLC. *Description:* Green County Energy, LLC submits a notice of non-material change in status. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0092. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER00-1780-007; ER00-840-007; ER01-137-005; ER01-2641-011; ER01-2690-009; ER01-389-007; ER01-557-010; ER01-558-010; ER01-559-010; ER01-560-010; ER01-596-005; ER02-1942-006; ER02-24-009; ER02-25-008; ER02-2509-006; ER02-26-008; ER02-77-009; ER02-963-008; ER05-524-003; ER94-389-027; ER98-1767-010; ER99-2992-007; ER99-3165-007; ER99-415-014. *Applicants:* TEXAS ELECTRIC MARKETING, LLC; Tenaska Alabama Partners, L.P.; Tenaska Alabama II Partners, L.P.; High Desert Power Project, LLC; California Electric Marketing, LLC; Calumet Energy Team, LLC; University Park Energy, LLC; Holland Energy, LLC; Wolf Hills Energy, LLC; Big Sandy Peaker Plant, LLC; ALABAMA ELECTRIC MARKETING, LLC; Tenaska Virginia Partners, LP; Armstrong Energy LLLP; Troy Energy, LLC; Kiowa Power Partners, LLC; Pleasants Energy LLC; New Mexico Electric Marketing, LLC; Crete Energy Venture, LLC; Lincoln Generating Facility, LLC; Tenaska Power Services Co.; Tenaska Frontier Partners, Ltd.; TENASKA GATEWAY PARTNERS LTD; TENASKA GEORGIA PARTNERS LP; Commonwealth Chesapeake Company LLC. *Description:* Tenaska Energy, Inc *et al.* submits notification of change in status in connection with their recent acquisition of indirect control over Lincoln Generating Facility, LLC and Crete Energy Venture, LLC. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-2742-006; ER02-1695-004; ER02-2309-003; *Applicants:* Rock River I, LLC; Cabazon Wind Partners, LLC; Whitewater Hill Wind Partners LLC; *Description:* Cabazon Wind Partners, LLC et al. submits a notice of non-material change in status, in compliance with the reporting requirements in Order 652. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0082. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER02-1437-004; ER02-1785-012; *Applicants:* Triton Power Michigan LLC; Thermo Cogeneration Partnership LP. *Description:* Triton Power Michigan LLC *et al.* submits a notice of non-material change in status in compliance. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER03-719-007; ER03-720-007; ER03-721-007; *Applicants:* New Athens Generating Company, LLC; New Covert Generating Company, LLC; New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC. *Description:* New Athens Generating Company *et al.* submits Notice of Non-material Change in Status and Substitute First Revised Sheet 1 *et al.* to provide an effective date of 9/18/07 which coincides with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0111. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1285-001. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. *Description:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corp dba National Grid submits an informational response to FERC's 10/3/07 letter to provide additional information. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0089. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1335-001. *Applicants:* Santa Rosa Energy LLC *Description:* Notice of non-material change in status re Santa Rosa Energy Center, LLC. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0080. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1421-001; ER07-1422-001. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* Virginia Electric and Power Company dba Dominion Virigina Power amends its 9/28/07 filing in the proceeding by updating Attachment H-16D to the Open Access Transmission Tariff administered by PJM. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0120. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-14-001. *Applicants:* Alpha Domestic Power Trading, L.L.C. *Description:* Alpha Domestic Power Trading, LLC submits Substitute Original Sheet 1 to FERC Electric Tariff, Original Volume 1. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0116. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-110-001. *Applicants:* Starwood Power-Midway, LLC. *Description:* Starwood Power-Midway LLC submits additional detailed information concerning its generation market power screens, a clean and redline version of Page 2 of the proposed Tariff *et al.* submitted on 10/29/07. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0112. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 23, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-125-001; ER08-125-002. *Applicants:* Luminant Energy Company LLC. *Description:* Notice of Change in Status Pursuant to Order Nos. 652 and 697 and Submission of Revised Rate Schedule Sheets of Luminant Energy Company LLC. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071109-5091. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-191-001. *Applicants:* Aquila, Inc. *Description:* Aquila, Inc submits a supplement to the 11/6/07 filing of an Amended and Restated Coordinating Agreement. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0079. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-198-000. *Applicants:* Pacific Gas and Electric Company. *Description:* Pacific Gas and Electric Co submits an annual adjustment to a transmission service rate under the Interconnection Agreement with Sacramento Municipal Utility District. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071113-0005. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-199-000. *Applicants:* ISO New England Inc. *Description:* ISO New England Inc submits various revisions to FCM Rules. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0088. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-200-000. *Applicants:* Waterbury Generation, LLC. *Description:* Waterbury Generation, LLC submits an application for Order accepting Market-Based Rate Tariff for filing and granting Waivers and Blanket Approvals. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0087. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-201-000. *Applicants:* Cogentrix Virginia Leasing Corporation. *Description:* Petition of Cogentrix Virginia Leasing Corp for Order accepting Market-Based Rate Tariff for filing and granting Waivers and Blanket Approvals etc. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0086. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-202-000. *Applicants:* James River Cogeneration Company. *Description:* Petition of James River Cogeneration Co. for Order accepting Market-Based Rate Tariff for filing and granting Waivers and Blanket Approvals. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0085. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-203-000. *Applicants:* Primary Energy of North Carolina LLC. *Description:* Primary Energy of North Carolina LLC submits an application for Market-Based Rate Authority, Certain Waivers and Blanket Approvals etc. *Filed Date:* 11/09/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0084. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 30, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-204-000. *Applicants:* POWEREX CORP. *Description:* Powerex Corp submits a Notice of Cancellation of a Certificate of Concurrence. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071114-0081. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-206-000. *Applicants:* FPL Energy Oliver Wind, LLC. *Description:* FPL Energy Oliver Wind LLC submits Shared Facilities Agreement with FPL Energy Wind II LLC, dated 8/24/07, designated as its Rate Schedule FERC 1. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0119. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-207-000. *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. submits its proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff, to clarify that load serving entities with service obligation etc. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0118. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-208-000. *Applicants:* MidAmerican Energy Company. *Description:* MidAmerican Energy Company an amended Electric Interconnection Agreement with Northwest Idaho Power Cooperative, dated 10/25/07. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0117. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-209-000 *Applicants:* Midwest Independent Transmission System. *Description:* Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc submits an executed Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Prairie State Generating Co, LLC. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0059. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-210-000. *Applicants:* PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. *Description:* PJM Interconnection LLC submits its Request for Waiver of PJM Emergency Load Response Program Rules wherein it moves for a one-time waiver of the ELRP verification rule that prohibits energy payments to participants etc. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0115. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-211-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison submits an amended Letter Agreement with CPV Sentinel LLC. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0114. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-212-000. *Applicants:* NSTAR Electric Company. *Description:* NStar Electric Company submits Amendment 1 to the Interconnection Agreement with the Town of Norwood Municipal Light Department along with a conformed copy of the Interconnect Agreement etc. *Filed Date:* 11/14/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0113. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings: *Docket Numbers:* ES08-5-000. *Applicants:* Progress Energy Service Company LLC. *Description:* Application of Carolina Power & light Co et al. for an order authorizing the issuance and selling of short term debt securities having a maturity of not more than one year. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071115-0046. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric reliability filings: *Docket Numbers:* RR06-1-013. *Applicants:* North American Electric Reliability Corp. *Description:* Compliance Filing of the North American Electric Reliability Corp. in Response to the October 18, 2007 Order. *Filed Date:* 11/13/2007. *Accession Number:* 20071113-5148. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4, 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 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. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22797 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP07-398-000; CP07-401-000] Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company, LLC; Gulf South Pipeline Company, L.P.; Notice of Public Comment Meetings for the Gulf Crossing Project; Draft Environmental Impact Statement November 15, 2007. On November 2, 2007, the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for the Gulf Crossing Project, proposed by Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company, LLC and Gulf South, L.P. Issuance of the Draft EIS began a 45-day public comment period which will end on December 24, 2007. In addition to accepting written comments on the Draft EIS, the Commission staff will be hosting public comment meetings in the project area to accept oral comments as listed in the following table. Public meeting date and time Location Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 7 p.m Rayville Recreation Center, 109 Benedette St., Rayville, LA 71269. Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7 p.m Homer City Hall, 400 East Main St., Homer, LA 71040. Thursday, November 29, 2007, 7 p.m Atlanta High School Auditorium, 705 Rabbit Blvd., Atlanta, TX 75551. Monday, December 3, 2007 , 7 p.m Love Civic Center, 2025 S. Collegiate Dr., Paris, TX 75460. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 7 p.m Stonebridge Hotel & Suites, Large Ballroom, 3605 Highway 75 South, Sherman, TX 75090. Comment Procedure Instructions for submitting written comments are included in the Draft EIS and the Notice of Availability that were issued on November 2, 2007. These documents can be found on the FERC Internet website as discussed below. Oral comments presented at the public comment meetings will be given the same consideration as written comments received by mail before the close of the public comment period on December 24, 2007. As with previous public meetings on the Gulf Crossing Project, attendees will be asked to provide their name and address so that any project-related environmental information issued by the Commission may be mailed to all attendees. Additionally, those wishing to provide oral comments will be asked to put their name on a Speakers List. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to provide oral comments, speakers may be asked to limit their presentations to 5 minutes in order that all speakers may be accommodated. Transcripts of the public comment meetings will be prepared and placed into the FERC's public record. 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 on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22804 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2082-027] PacifiCorp, Oregon and California; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Klamath Hydroelectric Project November 16, 2007. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the Klamath Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2082), located primarily on the Klamath River, in Klamath County, Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, and has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (final EIS) for the project. The existing project occupies 219 acres of lands of the United States, which are administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The final EIS contains staff evaluations of the applicant's proposal and alternatives for relicensing the Klamath Hydroelectric Project. The final EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicant, and Commission staff. The final EIS will be part of the record from which the Commission will make its decision. Copies of the final EIS are available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Branch, Room 2A, located at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The final EIS also may be viewed on the Internet at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number (P-2082) 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22832 Filed 11-21-07; 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 Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Comment Meeting for the Proposed Fayetteville/Greenville Expansion Project November 16, 2007. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared this Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for the natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC's (Texas Gas) under the above-referenced docket. Texas Gas's Fayetteville/Greenville Expansion Project (Project) would be located in Faulkner, Cleburne, White, Woodruff, St. Francis, Lee, and Phillips Counties, Arkansas; and Coahoma, Washington, Sunflower, Humphreys, Holmes, and Attalla Counties, Mississippi. The Draft EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The FERC staff concludes that the proposed Project, with the appropriate mitigation measures as recommended, would have limited adverse environmental impact. The purpose of the Project is to add pipeline capacity to Texas Gas's existing interstate pipeline system to transport the new natural gas supplies being developed from the Fayetteville Shale gas production area in north-central Arkansas to markets in the mid-western, northeastern, and southeastern United States. Texas Gas is proposing to construct at total of about 262.6 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline in two separate pipeline laterals, two tie-in laterals, a compressor station, and associated ancillary facilities. The Draft EIS addresses the potential environmental impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the following facilities: • *Fayetteville Lateral:* 166.2 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline in Faulkner, Cleburne, White, Woodruff, St. Francis, Lee, and Phillips Counties, Arkansas, and Coahoma County, Mississippi; • *Greenville Lateral:* 96.4 miles of 36-inch-diameter pipeline in Washington, Sunflower, Humphreys, Holmes, and Attalla Counties, Mississippi; • *36-inch tie-in lateral:* 0.8 mile of 36-inch-diameter pipeline in Attalla County, Mississippi; • *20-inch tie-in lateral:* 0.4 mile of 20-inch-diameter pipeline in Attalla County, Mississippi; • the 10,650 horsepower Kosciusko Compressor Station in Attalla County, Mississippi; • twenty-nine metering and regulating stations; and • three pig launchers and three pig receivers. The entire project would be capable of transporting about 841,000 million British thermal units per day (Btu/d) of natural gas on the Fayetteville Lateral and about 768,000 MMBtu/d on the Greenville Lateral. Texas Gas proposes to construct the pipeline facilities in two phases. Phase I would include construction of the first 66 miles of the Fayetteville Lateral and related facilities from Conway County to the Bald Knob area of White County, Arkansas. Phase II would include construction of the remaining 100 miles of the Fayetteville Lateral from White County, Arkansas, to Coahoma County, Mississippi, the entire Greenville Lateral and associated tie-in laterals, and the Kosciusko Compressor Station. Texas Gas proposes beginning construction of both Phases I and II in June 2008. However, Phase I would be placed in service by August 1, 2008, and Phase II would be placed in service by January 1, 2009. Any person wishing to comment on the Draft EIS may do so. To ensure that your comments are timely and properly recorded so that they may be considered in the Final EIS, 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 Street, NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of your comments to the attention of Gas Branch 2, DG2E; • Reference Docket No. CP07-417-000 on the original and both copies; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC, on or before January 7, 2008. Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing of any comments to this proceeding. Instructions on “eFiling” comments can be found on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “Documents and Filings” link and the link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments, you will need to open a free account which can be created on-line. In lieu of or in addition to sending written comments, we invite you to attend public comment meetings the FERC will conduct in the Project area to receive comments on the Draft EIS. FERC staff will be in attendance. The meetings will all begin at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations: December 11, 2007, Carmichael Community Center, Harry Miller Auditorium, 801 S. Elm St., Searcy, AR. December 12, 2007, Forrest City Civic Center, 1335 N. Washington, Forrest City, AR. December 13, 2007, Billie Professional Building, 115 Spring Street, Lexington, MS. The public comment meetings will be posted on the FERC's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx.* Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to attend and present oral comments on the Draft EIS. Transcripts of the meetings will be prepared. This notice is being mailed to parties who are on the mail list for the Draft EIS. After the comments received are reviewed, any significant new issues are investigated, and modifications are made to the Draft EIS, a Final EIS will be published and distributed by the FERC staff. The Final EIS will contain the staff's responses to timely comments received on the Draft EIS. Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214). Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this Draft EIS. You must file your request to intervene as specified above. 1 You do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. 1 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. The Draft EIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and is available for public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426,
(202)502-8371. A limited number of copies of the Draft EIS are available from the Public Reference Room identified above. In addition, CD copies of the Draft EIS have been mailed to affected landowners; various Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; Native American tribes; local libraries and newspapers; intervenors; and other individuals that expressed an interest in the proposed Project. Hard copies of the Draft EIS have also been mailed to those who requested that format during the scoping and comment periods for the proposed Project. Additional information about the proposed 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* ). To access information via the FERC Web site click on the “eLibrary” link then 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. The “eLibrary” link provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. For assistance with “eLibrary,” please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. 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 these documents. To learn more about eSubscription and to sign up for this service please go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22839 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2662-009; Project No. 12968-000] FirstLight Hydro Generating Company; City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities; Notice of Intent To File Competing License Applications, Filing of Pre-Application Documents (PADs), Commencement of Licensing Proceeding, Scoping, Solicitation of Study Requests and Comments on the PADs and Scoping Document November 14, 2007. a. *Type of Filing:* Notices of Intent to File Competing License Applications for a New License and Commencing Licensing Proceeding. b. *Project Nos.:* 2662-009 & 12968-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 30, 2007. d. *Submitted By:* Existing licensee—FirstLight Hydro Generating Company (FirstLight); and Competitor—City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities (Norwich Public Utilities). e. *Name of Project:* Scotland Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* On the Shetucket River, in Windham County, Connecticut. The project does not occupy federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission's Regulations. h. *Potential Applicants' Contacts:* *For Project No. 2662:* John Whitfield, Senior Project Engineer, FirstLight Hydro Generating Company, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103. *For Project No. 12968:* John F. Bilda, General Manager, Norwich Public Utilties, 16 South Golden Street, Norwich, CT 06360. i. *FERC Contact:* Sarah Florentino at
(202)502-6863 or e-mail at *sarah.florentino@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 the paragraphs 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. By letters dated September 17, 2007, we designated FirstLight and Norwich Public Utilities as the Commission's nonfederal representatives for carrying out informal consultation pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. FirstLight and Norwich Public Utilities both filed Pre-Application Documents (PADs; including a proposed process plan and schedule) with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations. n. Copies of both PADs are 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 documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, of for TTY,
(202)502-8659. Copies are also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses 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. o. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the applicants' PADs and Commission staff's Scoping Document 1 (SD1), as well as study requests. All comments on the PADs and SD1, and study requests should be sent to the addresses above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments on the PADs and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and all communications to and from Commission staff related to the merits of the potential applications (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 (Scotland Hydroelectric Project) and number (“P-2662-009” for FirstLight, and/or “P-12968-000” for Norwich Public Utilities), 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 PADs or SD1, and any agency requesting cooperating status must do so by December 31, 2007. Comments on the PADs and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and other permissible forms of communication with the Commission or its staff 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 ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. p. At this time, Commission staff intends to prepare an environmental assessment (EA), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The meetings outlined below will satisfy the scoping requirements of NEPA. Scoping Meetings Commission staff will hold two scoping meetings in the vicinity of the project at the time and place noted below. The evening meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public, while the daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns. 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: *Evening Scoping Meeting:* *Date:* Monday, November 19, 2007. *Time:* 7 p.m. *Location:* Windham High School, 355 High Street, Willimantic, CT 06226, *Phone:*
(860)465-2480. *Daytime Scoping Meeting:* *Date:* Tuesday, November 20, 2007. *Time:* 8 a.m. *Location:* Windham Town Hall, 979 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226, Phone:
(860)465-3000. 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 on October 30, 2007. 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 n. Based on all oral and written comments, a Scoping Document 2
(SD2)may be issued. SD2 will include any revisions to the list of issues outlined in SD1 that are identified during the scoping process, and may include a revised process plan and schedule. Site Visit The potential applicants and Commission staff will conduct a site visit of the project on Monday, November 19, 2007, starting at 1p.m. All participants should meet at the Scotland Project dam, located on Station Road, Windham, CT, 06280. All participants are responsible for their own transportation. Anyone with questions about the site visit should contact Ms. Rosemary Plue at
(860)350-3607. 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 PADs in preparation for the scoping meetings. Instructions on how to obtain copies of the PADs and SD1 are included in item n, above. 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22822 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12939-000] FFP Project 52, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests November 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* P-12939-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 52, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Gale Light Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Scott and Cape Girardeau Counties, Missouri and Alexander County, Illinois. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicants Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 52, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone
(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Patricia W. Gillis,
(202)502-8735. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 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. 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-12939-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)1700 proposed 20-kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 34-megawatts,
(2)a proposed transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 148.92-gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Location of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 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. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22827 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12940-000] FFP Project 51, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests November 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* P-12940-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant:* FFP Project 51 LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Greenfield Bend Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Missouri and Alexander County, Illinois. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicants Contact:* Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 51, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone
(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact:* Patricia W. Gillis,
(202)502-8735. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 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. 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-12940-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project would consist of:
(1)4100 proposed 20-kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 82-megawatts,
(2)a proposed transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 359.16-gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Location of Application:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 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. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22828 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12941-000] FFP Project 50, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests November 14, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application* : Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.* : P-12941-000. c. *Date Filed* : August 6, 2007. d. *Applicant* : FFP Project 50 LLC. e. *Name of the Project* : Wickliffe Project. f. *Location* : The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Mississippi County, Missouri and Ballard County, Kentucky. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. *Filed Pursuant to* : Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. *Applicants Contact* : Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 50, LLC, 69 Bridge Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone
(978)232-3536. i. *FERC Contact* : Patricia W. Gillis,
(202)502-8735. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene* : 60 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. 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-12941-000) 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. k. *Description of Project* : The proposed project would consist of:
(1)1450 proposed 20-kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total installed capacity of 29-megawatts,
(2)a proposed transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 127.02-gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. *Location of Application* : A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 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. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22829 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12896-000] BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments November 16, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12896-000. c. *Date filed:* July 30, 2007. d. *Applicant:* BPUS Generation Development, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 15 Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 15. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,
(315)413-2700. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,
(202)502-4126. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 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. 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-12896-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 15 and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)A new 245-foot long, 160-foot wide, 60-foot high concrete powerhouse;
(2)a new intake channel and tailrace channel in two existing gates on the northwest side of the river opposite the existing lock structure;
(3)six turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 31 megawatts;
(4)a new 26,400-foot long above ground transmission line extending from the switchyard near the powerhouse to an interconnection point with an existing transmission line north of the powerhouse on the Iowa side of the river; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 15 Project would have an average annual generation of 172 gigawatt-hours. l. 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, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *FERCONLINESUPPORT@FERC.GOV* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. n. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. q. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. r. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. *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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22834 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12897-000] BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments November 16, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12897-000. c. *Date Filed:* July 30, 2007. d. *Applicant:* BPUS Generation Development, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Tionesta Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Tionesta Creek in Forest County, Pennsylvania. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Tionesta Dam. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,
(315)413-2700. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,
(202)502-4126. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 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. 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-12897-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Tionesta Dam and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)A new 100-foot long, 100-foot wide, 50-foot high concrete powerhouse adjacent to the existing stilling basin;
(2)a new 125-foot long steel liner in the downstream end of the Corps' 19-foot diameter concrete outlet tunnel and a bifurcating steel fabrication in the outlet (one side of the bifurcating outlet would be a 40-foot long, 12-foot diameter steel penstock leading to the powerhouse and the other side would be equipped with a suitable gate or valve for project bypass);
(3)two turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 5.3 megawatts;
(4)a new 9,800-foot long above ground transmission line extending from the switchyard near the powerhouse to a transmission connection at an existing substation that serves the town of Tionesta; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Tionesta Dam Project would have an average annual generation of 23.2 gigawatt-hours. l. 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, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail F *ERCONLINESUPPORT@FERC.GOV* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. Competing Preliminary Permit—Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. n. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. q. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. r. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. 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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22835 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12898-000] BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments November 16, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12898-000. c. *Date filed:* July 30, 2007. d. *Applicant:* BPUS Generation Development, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 16 Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Muscatine County, Iowa. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 16. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,
(315)413-2700. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,
(202)502-4126. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene:* 60 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. 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-12898-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 16 and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)A new 205-foot long, 160-foot wide, 60-foot high concrete powerhouse;
(2)a new intake channel and tailrace channel on the north side of the river opposite the existing lock structure;
(3)five turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 13.75 megawatts;
(4)a new 8,200-foot long aboveground transmission line extending from the switchyard near the powerhouse to an interconnection point with an existing 69-kilovolt transmission line at the Highway 92 bridge on the Iowa side of the river; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Mississippi Lock & Dam No. 16 Project would have an average annual generation of 92 gigawatt-hours. l. 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, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *Ferconlinesupport@Ferc.Gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. n. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. q. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. r. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. *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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22836 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12900-000] BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments November 16, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application* : Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.* : 12900-000. c. *Date filed* : July 30, 2007. d. *Applicant* : BPUS Generation Development, LLC. e. *Name of Project* : Hildebrand Lock & Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location* : Monongahela River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Hildebrand Lock & Dam. g. *Filed Pursuant to* : Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact* : Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,
(315)413-2700. i. *FERC Contact* : Robert Bell,
(202)502-4126. j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene* : 60 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. 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-12900-000) 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. k. *Description of Project* : The proposed project using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Hildebrand Lock & Dam and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)A new 60-foot long, 110-foot wide, 40-foot high concrete powerhouse;
(2)a new intake channel and tailrace channel on the north side of the river opposite the existing lock structure;
(3)two turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 10 megawatts;
(4)a new 1,600-foot long above ground transmission line extending from the switchyard near the powerhouse to an interconnection point with an existing transmission line located upstream of the powerhouse; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Hildebrand Lock & Dam Project would have an average annual generation of 40 gigawatt-hours. l. 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, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *Ferconlinesupport@Ferc.Gov* . For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. n. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. q. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. r. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. *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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22837 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12901-000] BPUS Generation Development, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments November 16, 2007. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Type of Application:* Preliminary Permit. b. *Project No.:* 12901-000. c. *Date Filed* : July 30, 2007. d. *Applicant:* BPUS Generation Development, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Allegheny Lock & Dam No. 7 Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Allegheny River in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It would use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Allegheny Lock & Dam No. 7. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Jeffrey M. Auser, P.E., BPUS Generation Development, LLC, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088,
(315)413-2700. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,
(202)502-4126. j. *Deadline for Filing Comments, Protests, and Motions to Intervene:* 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. *All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:* 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-12901-000) 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. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed project using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Allegheny Lock & Dam No. 7 and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)A new 125-foot long, 160-foot wide, 60-foot high concrete powerhouse;
(2)a new intake channel and tailrace channel on the eastern side of the river;
(3)three turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 16.5 megawatts;
(4)a new 12,000-foot long above ground transmission line extending from the switchyard near the powerhouse to a connection at a substation located south of the powerhouse on the Kittanning side of the river; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Allegheny Lock & Dam No. 7 Project would have an average annual generation of 89 gigawatt-hours. l. 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, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov.* For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. m. *Competing Preliminary Permit* —Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36). Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. n. *Competing Development Application* —Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36. o. *Notice of Intent* —A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. *Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit* —A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. q. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. r. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION”, “COMPETING APPLICATION”, “PROTEST”, and “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. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any notice of intent, competing application or motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. s. *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. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7-22838 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6693-3] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements
(EISs)was published in FR dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156). Draft EISs *EIS No. 20070377, ERP No. D-COE-E39070-TN* , Center Hill Dam and Lake Project, Changes to Operational Guide Curves Pool Elevations, Chancey Fork River and Cumberland River, Dekalb County, TN. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to water quantity and impacts related to dam releases, and also requested additional dam failure risk assessment information. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20070396, ERP No. D-AFS-L65542-ID* , Cherry Dinner Project, Management of Vegetation, Hazardous Fuels, and Access Plus Watershed Improvements, Amendment to the Forest Plan, Palouse Ranger District, Clearwater National Forest, Latah County, ID. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality impacts within streams and creeks that are already on the state of Idaho's current 303(d) list due to temperature and sediment load exceedances. Rating EC2. *EIS No. 20070445, ERP No. D-USN-E11063-00* , Shock Trail of the MESA VERDE (LPD 19), San Antonio (LPD 17) Class Ship designated as the Shock Ship for Proposed Shock Trail, Possible Offshore Locations are Naval Station Norfolk, VA; Naval Station Mayport, FL; and Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to avian and marine species. Rating EC1. *EIS No. 20070364, ERP No. DS-COE-E01013-FL* , Rock Mining in the Lake Belt Region Plan, Continuance of Limestone Mining Construction, section 404 Permit, Miami-Dade County, FL. *Summary:* EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality, wetland and mining-related seepage impacts, and requested additional mitigation and monitoring measures. Rating EC2. Dated: November 19, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7-22851 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER-FRL-6693-2] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability *Responsible Agency:* Office of Federal Activities, General Information,
(202)564-7167 or *http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/* Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 11/12/2007 through 11/16/2007 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. *EIS No. 20070495, Final Supplement, APH, 00* , Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material, To Reevaluate and Refine Estimates of Methyl Bromide Usage in the Treatment, Implementation, United States. *Wait Period Ends:* 12/24/2007. *Contact:* David A. Bergston, 301-734-6103. *EIS No. 20070496, Draft EIS, FRC, 00* , Fayetteville/Greenville Expansion Project, Construction and Operation of the Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities in Arkansas and Mississippi. *Comment Period Ends:* 01/07/2008. *Contact:* Andy Black, 1-866-208-3372. *EIS No. 20070497, Draft EIS, FAA, CA* , Horizon Air Service to Mammoth Yosemite Airport Project, Proposed Operations Specifications Amendment to Provide Scheduled Air Service, Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, CA. *Comment Period Ends:* 01/11/2008. *Contact:* Chuck Cox, 425-227-2243. *EIS No. 20070498, Draft EIS, FHW, UT* , I-15 Corridor Project, Transportation Improvement from Utah County to Salt Lake County, UT. *Comment Period Ends:* 01/11/2008. *Contact:* Carlos Machado, 801-963-0182. *EIS No. 20070499, Final EIS, FRC, 00* , Klamath Hydroelectric Project, Continued Operation for Hydropower License FERC No. 2082-27, Klamath River, Klamath County, OR and Siskiyou County, CA. *Wait Period Ends:* 12/24/2007. *Contact:* John Mudre, 202-502-8902. Amended Notices *EIS No. 20070409, Draft EIS, AFS, MT* , Beartooth Ranger District Travel Management Planning, Proposing to Designate Routes for Public Motorized Use, and Change Management of Pack and Saddle Stock on Certain Trail, Beartooth Ranger District, Custer National Forest, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Park Counties, MT. *Comment Period Ends:* 12/19/2007. *Contact:* Doug Epperly, 406-657-6205 Ext 225. Revision for FR Notice Published 10/05/2007: Extending Comment Period from 11/19/2007 to 12/19/2007. *EIS No. 20070478, Final EIS, AFS, AK* , Helicopter Access to Conduct Forest Inventory and Analysis
(FIA)in Wilderness, in Tongas and Kedgwick National Forest, AK. *Wait Period Ends:* 12/24/2007. *Contact:* Ken Post, 907-586-8796. Review to FR Notice Published 11/09/2007: Extending Wait Period from 12/10/2007 to 12/24/2007 and Correction to Title. Dated: November 19, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7-22852 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-1080; FRL-8341-3] Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program; Workshop to Discuss Draft Policies and Procedures AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA is convening a 1-day public workshop to discuss the Agency's draft administrative policies and procedures for completing the initial screening and testing under EPA's Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
(EDSP)and the burden and cost estimates for the related information collection activities. In two forthcoming notices in the **Federal Register** , EPA will announce the availability for public review and comment of:
(1)The draft policies and procedures EPA is considering adopting for conducting the initial screening and testing under the EDSP and
(2)the draft Information Collection Request
(ICR)for the initial screening and testing. The purpose of the public workshop is to allow the public to ask questions and for EPA to provide further explanation about these aspects of the EDSP, which in turn may facilitate the preparation of comments. DATES: The meeting is on Monday, December 17, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Special accommodations* : For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection Agency, Conference Center—Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Wooge, Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202)546-8476; e-mail address: *wooge.william@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Who Should Attend? You may be interested in attending this workshop if you produce, manufacture, use, or import pesticide/agricultural chemicals and other chemical substances; or if you are or may otherwise be involved in the testing of chemical substances for potential endocrine effects. To determine whether you or your business may have an interest in this workshop you should carefully examine section 408(p) of the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). [21 U.S.C. 346a(p)] II. What is the EDSP? The EDSP was established in 1998 to carry out the mandate in section 408(p) of FFDCA [21 U.S.C. 346a *et. seq* .], which directed EPA “to develop a screening program . . . to determine whether certain substances may have an effect in humans that is similar to an effect produced by a naturally occurring estrogen, or such other endocrine effect as the Administrator may designate.” If a substance is found to have an effect, FFDCA section 408(p)(6) directs the administrator to take action under available statutory authority to ensure protection of public health. That is, the ultimate purpose of the EDSP is to provide information to the Agency that will allow the Agency to evaluate the risks associated with the use of a chemical and take appropriate steps to mitigate any risks. The necessary information includes identifying any adverse effects that might result from the interaction of a substance with the endocrine system and establishing a dose-response curve. Section 1457 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA)also authorizes EPA to screen substances that may be found in sources of drinking water, and to which a substantial population may be exposed, for endocrine disruption potential. [42 U.S.C. 300j-17] EPA currently is implementing its EDSP in three major parts that are being developed in parallel and with substantial work on each well underway. This document announces a public workshop related specifically to the third component of the EDSP (i.e., policies and procedures). The three parts are briefly summarized as follows: 1. *Assay validation* . Under FFDCA section 408(p), EPA is required to use “appropriate validated test systems and other scientifically relevant information” to determine whether substances may have estrogenic effects in humans. EPA is validating assays that are candidates for inclusion in the Tier 1 screening battery and Tier 2 tests, and will select the appropriate screening assays for the Tier 1 battery based on the validation data. Validation is defined as the process by which the reliability and relevance of test methods are evaluated for the purpose of supporting a specific use. The status of each assay can be viewed on the EDSP website in the Assay Status table: *http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/oscpendo/pubs/assayvalidation/status.htm* . In addition, on July 13, 2007, EPA published a **Federal Register** document that outlined the approach EPA intends to take for conducting the peer reviews of the Tier 1 screening assays and Tier 2 testing assays and EPA's approach for conducting the peer review of the Tier 1 battery (72 FR 38577) (FRL-8138-4). EPA also announced the availability of a “list server” (Listserv) that will allow interested parties to sign up to receive e-mail notifications of EDSP peer review updates, including information on the availability of peer review materials to be posted on the EDSP website. 2. *Priority setting* . EPA described its priority setting approach to select pesticide chemicals for initial screening on September 27, 2005 (70 FR 567449) (FRL-7716-9), and announced the draft list of initial pesticide active ingredients and pesticide inerts to be considered for screening under FFDCA on June 18, 2007 (72 FR 33486) (FRL-8129-3). The Agency expects to finalize this initial list of chemicals before screening is initiated in 2008. More information on EPA's priority setting approach and the draft list of chemicals is available at *http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/oscpendo/prioritysetting* . The first 73 pesticide chemicals to undergo screening is also referred to as “initial screening” in this document. 3. *Policies and procedures* . A forthcoming **Federal Register** document will describe EPA's draft policies relating to: • The procedures that EPA is considering using to issue orders. • How joint data development, cost sharing, data compensation, and data protection would be addressed. • Procedures that order recipients would use to respond to an order. • Other related procedures and/or policies. In addition, EPA has developed an ICR to obtain the necessary approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)for the related paperwork activities. The ICR document, which describes the information collection activities and related estimated paperwork burden and costs, will also be announced for public review and comment in a forthcoming **Federal Register** document. III. Why Hold a Workshop? EPA is holding this workshop to facilitate the public's comments on the draft policies and procedures that EPA is considering for conducting the initial screening and testing under the EDSP, as well as the Agency's estimated burden and costs for the related paperwork activities. The workshop is an opportunity for the public, stakeholders and the regulated community to discuss the draft EDSP policies and procedures and the draft ICR documents that are expected to be released for public comment shortly. Although the workshop is not intended to collect oral comments, the Agency intends to consider the discussion and will be documenting the discussion for the public docket. In addition to attending this workshop, EPA invites you to provide comments on the draft policies and procedures and the draft ICR for initial EDSP screening and testing. The **Federal Register** documents announcing their availability will include a specific list of questions on which the Agency is specifically seeking comment, along with instructions for how to submit comments on those documents. This list, along with an agenda for the workshop, will be posted on the Agency's website and provided at the workshop. EPA will consider all comments received and EPA will announce the availability of the final versions of the policies and procedures and the ICR for the initial EDSP screening and testing in the **Federal Register** . List of Subjects Environmental protection, Chemicals, Endocrine disruptors, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping. Dated: November 16, 2007. James Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E7-22895 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OW-2007-1126; FRL-8498-8] Notice of Availability and Request for Comment on Draft Plan of Action for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico and Improving Water Quality in the Mississippi River Basin AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability and Request for Public Comment. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on behalf of the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force (Task Force), invites public comments on the draft Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan 2008 for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico and Improving Water Quality in the Mississippi River Basin ( *2008 Action Plan* ). The Task Force is comprised of senior policymakers from eight Federal agencies, nine States, and two Tribal governments. The Action Plan is the result of several years of study and discussion by the members of the Task Force and many interested officials and citizens who participated in their deliberations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 4, 2008. All comments received during the formal comment period will be reviewed and delivered to the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force for their consideration prior to the development of the final Action Plan. Late comments will be considered as time allows. Submission of comments prior to the end of the comment period is highly encouraged. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2007-1126, by one of the following methods: • *Web:* Visit *www.regulations.gov* or *http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/.* Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail:* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2007-1126, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Water Docket, MC 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. • *FedEx, UPS, or Hand Delivery:* U.S. EPA Docket Center, Attention Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2007-1126, 1301 Constitution Ave., Room 3334, Washington, DC 20460. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2007-1126. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *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 identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through *www.regulations.gov* your e-mail address will be automatically captured 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: Greg Colianni, U.S. EPA, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Mail Code 4504T, Washington, DC 20460
(202)566-1249; Internet: *OW-Hypoxia@epa.gov* . The draft Action Plan below, as well as related information, may be reached via the EPA Web site: at *http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information *Additional Comment Information:* Comments may also be submitted electronically. Comments should be sent to the following Internet address: *OW-Hypoxia@epa.gov* . II. Background In January 2001, pursuant to section 604(b) of Public Law 105-383, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, Title VI, enacted on November 13, 1998, the Task Force published its first Action Plan, *2001 Plan of Action for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico.* The Task Force has updated this initial plan through a multiple-step reassessment which is reflected in the current draft *2008 Action Plan* and will culminate in the *2008 Action Plan.* The draft *2008 Action Plan* reflects the Task Force's efforts over the past six years to track progress, update the science, and adapt the actions to improve the effectiveness of the efforts throughout the Mississippi River Basin. Building on the *2001 Action Plan* , the plan lays out specific steps that need to be accomplished to reach the goals. It also reiterates the long-term goals and continues the Task Force's commitment to a voluntary and adaptive management approach to improve water quality in the Mississippi River Basin and reduce the size of the hypoxic zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This adaptive management approach involves continual feedback between the interpretation of new information and improved management actions and is the key to targeting actions within watersheds where they will be most effective. Information about the Task Force and its reassessment can be found at the following Web site: *http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/.* The draft *2008 Action Plan* can be viewed and downloaded by navigating to the following Web site: *http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/.* Dated: November 19, 2007. Benjamin Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water. [FR Doc. E7-22899 Filed 11-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES Sunshine Act Meetings ACTION: Notice of a Partially Open Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. TIME AND PLACE: Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Ex-Im Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. OPEN AGENDA ITEMS: Item No. 1: Ex-Im Bank Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee for 2008 & Item No. 2: Ex-Im Bank Advisory Committee for 2008. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The meeting will be open to public participation for Items No. 1 and No. 2 only. FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information, contact: Office of the Secretary, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571 (Tele. No. 202-565-3957). Howard A. Schweitzer, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 07-5830 Filed 11-20-07; 1:46 pm]
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U.S. Code
- Subsequent arrangements§ 2160
- Power of Commission to fix rates and charges; determination of cost of production or transmission§ 824e
- Short title§ 791a
- Repealed. Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 212, 49 Stat. 847§ 791
- Tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical residues§ 346a
- Estrogenic substances screening program§ 300j–17
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- Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).§ 385.211
- Notice of application and notice of schedule for environmental review.§ 157.9
- Intervention (Rule 214).§ 385.214
- Interventions and protests.§ 157.10
- Filings and Other Submissions.§ 385.2001
- Procedures for obtaining exempt wholesale generator and foreign utility company status.§ 366.7
- Participants in the Section 106 process.§ 800.2
- Pre-application document.§ 5.6
- Competing applications: deadlines for filing; notices of intent; comparisons of plans of development.§ 4.36
- Applicability and definitions.§ 4.30
- Method of notice; dates established in notice (Rule 210).§ 385.210
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- Pub. L. 92-463
- 18 CFR 380
- 18 CFR 5
- 50 CFR 402
- 16 USC 791a-825r
- 40 CFR 1506.9
- Pub. L. 105-383
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