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BILLING CODE 6820-KF-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Environmental Management; Environmental Management Advisory Board AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of renewal. 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(a), and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Environmental Management Advisory Board will be renewed for a two-year period beginning January 23, 2008. The Board provides the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management
(EM)with information and strategic advice on a broad range of corporate issues affecting the EM program. These corporate issues include, but are not limited to, project management and oversight activities; cost/benefit analyses; program performance; contracts and acquisition strategies; human capital management; and site end-states activities. Recommendations to the Department of Energy
(DOE)on the programmatic resolution of numerous difficult issues will help achieve DOE's objective of the safe and efficient cleanup of its contaminated sites. Additionally, the renewal of the Environmental Management Advisory Board has been determined to be essential to conduct DOE's business and to be in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on DOE by law and agreement. The Board will operate in accordance with the provisions of FACA, and rules and regulations issued in implementation of that Act. Further information regarding this Advisory Board may be obtained from Ms. Terri Lamb, Designated Federal Officer, at
(202)586-9007. Issued in Washington, DC on January 23, 2008. Carol A. Matthews, Acting Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8-1640 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC08-516A-000; FERC-516A] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension January 22, 2008. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. No. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filings/elibrary.asp* ) or from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC08-516A-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* choose the Documents & Filings tab, click on eFiling, then follow the instructions given. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at
(202)502-8415, by fax at
(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-516A “Small Generator Interconnection Agreements” (OMB No. 1902-2003) is used by the Commission to enforce the statutory provisions of sections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), as amended by Title II, section 211 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) (16 U.S.C. 825d). FPA sections 205 and 206 require the Commission to remedy undue discriminatory practices within interstate electric utility operations. The Commission amended its regulations in 2005 with Order No. 2006 to require public utilities that own, control, or operate facilities used for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce to amend their Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATTs) to include a Commission-approved *pro forma* interconnection procedures document and a standard interconnection agreement for the interconnection of generating facilities having a capacity of no more than 20 MW (Small Generators). 1 1 *Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures,* Order No. 2006, 70 FR 34189 (May 12, 2005), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,180 (2005). Prior to Order No. 2006, the Commission's policy had been to address interconnection issues on a case-by-case basis. Although a number of transmission providers had filed interconnection procedures as part of their OATTs, many industry participants remained dissatisfied with existing interconnection policies and procedures. With an increasing number of interconnection-related disputes, it became apparent that the case-by-case approach was an inadequate and inefficient means to address interconnection issues. This prompted the Commission to adopt, in Order No. 2006, a single set of procedures for jurisdictional transmission providers and a single uniformly applicable interconnection agreement for transmission providers to use in interconnecting with Small Generators. With the incorporation of these documents in their OATTs, there is no longer a need for transmitting utilities to file case-by-case interconnection agreements and procedures with the Commission. However, on occasion, circumstances warrant non-conforming agreements or a situation-specific set of procedures. These non-conforming documents must be filed in their entirety with the Commission for review and action. The information collected is in response to a mandatory requirement. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)under 18 CFR Part 35, § 35.28(f). *Action:* The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total annual burden hours
(3)(1)×(2)×(3) 238 (maintenance of documents) 1 1 238 40 (filing of conforming agreements) 1 25 1,000 Totals 1,238 There was a one-time start-up cost to comply with Order No. 2006 requirements that was included when the Commission first sought authorization for this information in 2005. The estimated burden of the continued requirement to maintain the procedures and agreement documents in transmission providers' OATTs is reflected herein as is the filing of non-conforming interconnection procedures and agreements that occur on occasion. The estimated total cost to respondents is $75,222.78. [1,238 hours divided by 2080 hours 2 per year, times $126,384 3 equals $75,222.78]. The average cost per respondent is $316.06. 2 Number of hours an employee works each year. 3 Average annual salary per employee. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:
(1)Reviewing instructions;
(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;
(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;
(5)searching data sources;
(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and
(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology *e.g.* permitting electronic submission of responses. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1593 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC08-600-000; FERC-600] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension January 22, 2008. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. No. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Copies of sample filings of the proposed collection of information can be obtained from the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filings/elibrary.asp* ) or from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Attn: Michael Miller, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those parties filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filing, the original and 14 copies of such comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and refer to Docket No. IC08-600-000. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in WordPerfect, MS Word, Portable Document Format, or ASCII format. To file the document, access the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , choose the Documents & Filings tab, click on eFiling, then follow the instructions given. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676 or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by telephone at
(202)502-8415, by fax at
(202)273-0873, and by e-mail at *michael.miller@ferc.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-600 “Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures” (OMB No. 1902-0180) is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r; the Natural Gas Act (NGA), 15 U.S.C. 717-717w; the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), 15 U.S.C. 3301-3432, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), 16 U.S.C. 2601-2645; the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C. App. § 1, *et seq.* , the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1301-1356 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005, (Pub. L. 109-58) 119 Stat. 594. With respect to the natural gas industry, section 14(a) of the NGA provides: The Commission may permit any person to file with it a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as it shall determine, as to any or all facts and circumstances concerning a matter which may be the subject of an investigation. For public utilities, section 205(e) of the FPA provides: Whenever any such new schedule is filed, the Commission shall have the authority, either upon complaint or upon its own initiative without complaint at once, and, if it so orders, without answer or formal pleading by the public utility, but upon reasonable notice to enter upon hearing concerning the lawfulness of such rate, charge, classification, or service; and pending such hearing and decision of the Commission. * * * Section 215(d)(5) of the FPA provides: The Commission, upon its own motion or upon complaint, may order the Electric Reliability Organization to submit to the Commission a proposed reliability standard or a modification to a reliability standard that addresses a specific matter if the Commission considers such a new or modified reliability standard appropriate to carry out this section. * * * Concerning hydropower projects, section 19 of the FPA provides: * * * it is agreed as a condition of such license that jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the Commission, upon complaint of any person aggrieved or upon its own initiative, to exercise such regulation and control until such time as the State shall have provided a commission or other authority for such regulation and control. * * * For qualifying facilities, section 210(h)(2)(B) of PURPA provides: Any electric utility, qualifying cogenerator, or qualifying small power producer may petition the Commission to enforce the requirements of subsection
(f)as provided in subparagraph
(A)of this paragraph. Likewise for oil pipelines, Part 1 of the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA), sections 1, 6 and 15 (recodified by Pub. L. 95-473 and found as an appendix to Title 49 U.S.C.) the Commission is authorized to investigate the rates charged by oil pipeline companies subject to its jurisdiction. If a proposed oil rate has been filed and allowed by the Commission to go into effect without suspension and hearing, the Commission can investigate the effective rate on its own motion or by complaint filed with the Commission. Section 13 of the ICA provided that: Any person, firm, corporation, company or association, or any mercantile, agricultural, or manufacturing society or other organization, or any common carrier subject to the provisions of this chapter in contravention of the provisions thereof, may apply to the Commission by petition which shall briefly state the facts: whereupon a statement of the complaint thus made shall be forwarded by the Commission to such common carrier, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint, or to answer the same in writing, within a reasonable time, to be specified by the Commission. * * * In Order No. 602, 64 FR 17087 (April 8, 1999), the Commission revised its regulations governing complaints filed with the Commission under the above statutes. Order No. 602 was designed to encourage and support consensual resolution of complaints, and to organize the complaint procedures so that all complaints are handled in a timely and fair manner. In order to achieve the latter, the Commission revised Rule 206 of its Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.206) to require that a complaint satisfy certain informational requirements, that answers be filed in a shorter, 20-day time frame, and that parties may employ various types of alternative dispute resolution procedures to resolve complaints. In Order No. 647, 69FR 32436 (June 10, 2004), the Commission revised its regulations to simplify the formats it requires for various types of notices. These revisions provide for a more uniform formatting and make it easier for the Commission to update the form of notice formatting without the necessity of initiating a rulemaking for every change. A new subsection 18 CFR 385.203(d) replaced the former format requirements. Among the provisions that were affected by these revisions was 18 CFR 385.206(b)(10). On September 9, 2005, the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)approved the reporting requirements contained in FERC-600 for a term of three years, the maximum period permissible under the Paperwork Reduction Act 1 before an information collection must be resubmitted for approval. As noted above this notice seeks public comments in order for the Commission to submit a justification to OMB to approve and extend the current expiration date of the FERC-600 reporting requirements. The data in complaints filed by interested/affected parties regarding oil and natural gas pipeline operations, electric and hydropower facilities in their applications for rate changes, service, licensing or reliability are used by the Commission in establishing a basis for various investigations and to make an initial determination regarding the merits of the complaint. 1 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, P.L. 104-13, October 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. Investigations may range from whether there is undue discrimination in rates or service to questions regarding market power of regulated entities to environmental concerns. In order to make a better determination, it is important to know the specifics of any oil, gas, electric, and hydropower complaint “upfront” in a timely manner and in sufficient detail to allow the Commission to act swiftly. In addition, such complaint data will help the Commission and interested parties to monitor the market for exercises of market power or undue discrimination. The information is voluntary but submitted with prescribed information. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)under 18 CFR Part 385, §§ 385.206, 385.203 and 385.213. ACTION: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection of data. *Burden Statement:* Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated as: Number of respondents annually Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total annual burden hours
(3)(1)×(2)×(3) 81*# 1 14 1,134 * Represents three year averages (2005-2007) *#Rounded off* . Estimated cost burden to respondents is $68,904. (1,134 hours/2080 hours per year times $126,384 per year average per employee = $68,904). The cost per respondent is $861. There is a significant decrease in the number of respondents and number of filings since the last renewal request. However, the cost per respondent has increased to reflect adjustments due to inflationary costs. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including:
(1)Reviewing instructions;
(2)developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information;
(3)adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements;
(4)training personnel to respond to a collection of information;
(5)searching data sources;
(6)completing and reviewing the collection of information; and
(7)transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology *e.g.* permitting electronic submission of responses. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1594 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-1199-002] Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm LLC; Notice of Filing January 24, 2008. Take notice that on January 17, 2008, Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm, LLC tendered for filing its notice of non-material change in status related to a change in its upstream ownership. 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 online at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1628 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13030-000] Aberdeen Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. 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-13030-000. c. *Date Filed:* September 20, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Aberdeen Hydro, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Aberdeen Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Tombigbee River in Monroe County, Mississippi. The Aberdeen Lock and Dam is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC, P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442, Phone
(208)745-0834. 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-13030-000) 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 utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Aberdeen Lock and Dam and would consist of:
(1)A proposed powerhouse containing three generating units with a total installed capacity of 20-megawatts;
(2)a switchyard;
(3)a proposed 2-mile-long, 46-kV transmission line; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of 36-gigawatts and would 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, and .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. E8-1633 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13047-000] Green Wave Energy Solutions, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments January 24, 2008. 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.:* 13047-000. c. *Date Filed:* October 1, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity. e. *Name of Project:* Oregon Coastal Wave Energy Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located in the Pacific Ocean in Tillamook County, Oregon. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contacts:* Patrick Ashby, Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity, C/O Tillamook People's Utility District, 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141, phone: (503)-842-2535. i. *FERC Contact:* Robert Bell,
(202)502-6062. 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-13047-000) 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 the following six developments: Nehalen Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Kockaway Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Garibaldi Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Netarts Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line, and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Nectucci Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line; and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. Neskowin Development
(1)5 to 90 wave buoys generators having a total installed capacity of 20 to 180 megawatts,
(2)a proposed 24.9 kilovolt transmission line; and
(3)appurtenant facilities. The project is estimated to have an average annual generation from 87.5 to 790 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. l. *Locations of Applications:* A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426, or by calling
(202)502-8371. 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(b) and 4.36. o. *Competing Development Application:* Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. *Notice of Intent:* A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. q. *Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit:* A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under “e-filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents:* Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”,“COMPETING APPLICATION” OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. *Agency Comments:* Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1634 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12972-000] Little River Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. 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-12972-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 31, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Little River Hydro, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Millwood Dam Hydroelectric. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Little River in Little River County, Arkansas. The Millwood Dam is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a—825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC, P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442, Phone
(208)745-0834. 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-12972-000) 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 utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Millwood Dam and would consist of:
(1)Three proposed 300-foot-long, 144-inch-diameter steel penstocks;
(2)a proposed powerhouse containing two generating units with a total installed capacity of 18-megawatts;
(3)a proposed switchyard;
(4)a proposed 0.1-mile-long, 25-kV transmission line; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 39-gigawatts and would 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. E8-1630 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12987-000] Mississippi 5 Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. 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-12987-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 30, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Mississippi 5 Hydro, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Lock and Dam #5 Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota and Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The Lock and Dam #5 is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC, P. O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442, Phone
(208)745-0834. 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-12987-000) 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 utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Lock and Dam #5 and would consist of:
(1)A proposed powerhouse containing four generating units with a total installed capacity of 30-megawatts;
(2)a switchyard;
(3)a proposed 0.1-mile-long, 69-kV transmission line; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of 135-gigawatts and would 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. E8-1632 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12965-000] Wickiup Hydro Group, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene, Protests, and Comments January 24, 2008. 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.:* 12965-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 20, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Wickiup Hydro Group, LLC. e. *Name of Project:* Wickiup Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It would use the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Wickiup Dam. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r). h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Brent L. Smith, COO, Symbiotics, LLC, P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442,
(208)745-0834. 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-12965-000) 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. Bureau of Reclamation's Wickiup Dam and operated in a run-of-river mode would consist of:
(1)One new 400-foot-long, 120-inch-diameter steel penstock;
(2)a new powerhouse and switchyard;
(3)two turbine/generator units with a combined installed capacity of 4 megawatts; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The proposed Wickiup Dam project would interconnect with Midstate Electrical Cooperative's existing distribution system at the project site, and would have an average annual generation of 16 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. E8-1629 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12974-000] Wright Patman Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. 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-12974-000. c. *Date Filed:* August 31, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Wright Patman, LLC. e. *Name of the Project:* Wright Patman Dam Hydroelectric. f. *Location:* The project would be located on the Sulphur River in Bowie County, Texas. The Wright Patman Dam is owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Brent Smith, Symbiotics, LLC, P.O. Box 535, Rigby, ID 83442, Phone
(208)745-0834. 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-12974-000) 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 utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wright Patman Dam and would consist of:
(1)A proposed 339-foot-long, 144-inch-diameter steel penstock;
(2)a proposed powerhouse containing one generating unit with an installed capacity of 5-megawatts;
(3)a switchyard;
(4)a proposed 2-mile-long, 25-kV transmission line; and
(5)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an estimated annual generation of approximately 16-gigawatts and would 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. Project No. 12974-000 [FR Doc. E8-1631 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-52-000] Caledonia Energy Partners, L.L.C.; Notice of Application January 24, 2008. Take notice that on January 14, 2008, Caledonia Energy Partners, L.L.C. (Caledonia), 2001 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028, filed in Docket No. CP08-52-000, an application under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), to expand the Caledonia Storage Facility by developing a depleted production reservoir as an additional gas storage field; constructing a pipeline lateral to connect the new field with the existing storage facility; and installation of a total of 10,000 Hp of additional compression which will allow Caledonia to increase its maximum allowable operating pressure to 2,518 psia. The expanded facilities will increase Caledonia's maximum total storage capacity from 11.7 Bcf to 16.9 Bcf and its maximum daily withdrawal rate from 330 MMcf/d to 477 MMcf/d, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. 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
(202)502-8659 or TTY,
(202)208-3676. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Jim Goetz, Caledonia Energy Partners, L.L.C., 2001 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound, Texas 75028, at
(972)691-3332, or by fax at
(972)874-8743, or Christopher A. Schindler, Hogan & Hartson L.L.P., 555 Thirteenth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004, at
(202)637-5723, or by fax at
(202)637-5910. 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 comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commentors will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commentors will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commentors will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, 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:* February 14, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1623 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI08-1-000] City of Aspen; Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene January 24, 2008. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Declaration of Intention. b. *Docket No:* DI08-1-000. c. *Date Filed:* January 7, 2008. d. *Applicant:* City of Aspen, CO. e. *Name of Project:* Castle Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. *Location:* The proposed Castle Creek Hydroelectric Project will be located on Castle Creek within the city of Aspen's existing water transmission system, in Pitkin County, in Aspen, Colorado. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. *Applicant Contact:* Richard Smart, Community Hydropower Consulting, LLC, P. O. Box 1091, Fort Collins, CO 80522; telephone:
(970)221-4474; fax:
(970)221-0095; e-mail: *http://www.r_smart@communityhydro.com* . i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton,
(202)502-8768, or E-mail address: *henry.ecton@ferc.gov.* j. *Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions:* February 25, 2008. 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/or 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. Please include the docket number (DI08-1-000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed Castle Creek Hydroelectric Project will include:
(1)A run-of-river diversion from Castle and Maroon Creeks into a holding pond, with a capacity of approximately 15 acre-feet, currently used as part of the city's public water system;
(2)a 36-inch-diameter, 4,000-foot-long buried penstock;
(3)a powerhouse containing two Pelton turbines couple to a synchronous generator, with a total capacity of 1.05 MW; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project will not occupy any tribal or federal lands. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project:
(1)Would be located on a navigable waterway;
(2)would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States;
(3)would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or
(4)if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation. l. *Locations of the Application:* Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, and/or “MOTIONS TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1626 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 1 January 22, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER96-496-016; ER99-14-013; ER99-3658-003. *Applicants:* Northeast Utilities Service Company; Select Energy, Inc. *Description:* Northeast Utilities Service Co. on behalf of Northeast Utilities Companies et al. submits a request for renewed market-based rate authorization. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008 *Accession Number:* 20080116-0101. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER96-1361-013; ER99-2781-011; ER98-4138-009; ER00-1770-019; ER02-453-010; ER98-3096-015; ER07-903-002; ER05-1054-003; ER01-202-008; ER04-472-007. *Applicants:* Atlantic City Electric Company; Delmarva Power & Light Company; Potomac Electric Power Company; Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc.; Conectiv Atlantic Generation, LLC; Conectiv Delmarva Generation LLC; Conectiv Bethlehem, LLC; Pepco Energy Services, Inc.; Bethlehem Renewable Energy, LLC; Eastern Landfill Gas, LLC; Potomac Power Resources, LLC; Fauquier Landfill Gas, LLC. *Description:* PHI Entities submits updated market power study and revised market-based rate tariffs under Part 1 of 5. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0074. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER96-2495-030; ER97-4143-018; ER98-2075-024; ER98-542-020; ER07-26-001. *Applicants:* AEP Power Marketing Inc; AEP Service Corporation; AEP Energy Partners, Inc.; CSW Energy Services, Inc.; Central and South West Services, Inc. *Description:* Supplement to Attachment B of updated market power analysis of American Electric Power Service Corporation affiliates. *Filed Date:* 01/15/2008 *Accession Number:* 20080115-5052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER96-2585-007; ER99-2387-005; ER02-1470-005; ER02-1573-005; ER98-6-012; ER05-1249-005; EC06-125-000. *Applicants:* Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; New England Power Company; KeySpan-Ravenswood, Inc.; KeySpan-Glenwood Energy Center, LLC; KeySpan-Port Jefferson Energy Center, LLC; granite State Electric Company; Massachusetts Electric Company; The Narragansett Electric Company; National Grid plc and KeySpan Corporation. *Description:* National Grid USA submits the Triennial Market Power Analysis Filing re Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, et al. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0043. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER97-1481-011. *Applicants:* Idaho Power Company. *Description:* Idaho Power Company submits revisions to Paragraph 1 of the Market Based Rates Tariff in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/11/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0045. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 1, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER97-2872-005; ER97-4234-076. *Applicants:* Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. *Description:* Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. submits its updated market power analysis in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/11/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0106. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER97-4314-011; ER01-2783-008; ER05-20-003. *Applicants:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, Inc.; TEC Trading, Inc.; New Dominion Energy Cooperative. *Description:* Old Dominion Electric Cooperative et al. submits an updated market power analyses in support of continued authorization to make wholesale sales of electric energy. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0073. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER98-1466-005; ER00-814-006; ER00-2924-006; ER02-1638-005. *Applicants:* Allegheny Power; Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC; Green Valley Hydro, LLC; Buchanan Generation, LLC. *Description:* Allegheny Power et al. submit a combined Triennial Market Power Analysis etc. in compliance with the Commission's Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0017. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER98-4159-011; ER04-268-008; ER06-398-005; ER06-399-005; ER07-157-003. *Applicants:* Duquesne Light Company; Duquesne Power, LLC; Duquesne Keystone, LLC; Duquesne Conemaugh, LLC; Macquarie Cook Power Inc. *Description:* Duquesne Light Company et al. submit their updated market power analysis pursuant to Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/11/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0111. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-1522-004; ER04-359-002; ER02-723-003; ER06-796-002; ER07-553-001; ER07-554-001; ER07-555-001; ER07-556-001; ER07-557-001. *Applicants:* Bangor Hydro-Electric Company; Emera Energy Services, Inc.; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc; Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc.; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 1 LLC; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 2 LLC; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 3 LLC; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC; Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 5 LLC. *Description:* Bangor Hydro-Electric Co et al. submit the Updated Market Power Analysis. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0047. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-2251-008; ER99-2252-009; ER98-2491-014; ER97-705-019; ER02-2080-008; ER02-2546-009; ER99-3248-011; ER99-1213-009; ER01-1526-009. *Applicants:* Consolidated Edison Company of New York; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.; Consolidated Edison Energy, Inc.; Ocean Peaking Power, L.L.C.; CED Rock Springs, Inc.; Consolidated Edison Energy of Massachusetts; Lakewood Cogeneration, L.P.; Newington Energy, L.L.C. *Description:* Con Edison Companies submits their triennial Market Power Analysis. *Filed Date:* 01/11/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0049. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008 *Docket Numbers:* ER99-2948-012; ER00-2918-011; ER00-2917-011; ER97-2261-022; ER01-556-010; ER01-1654-013; ER02-2567-011; ER02-699-005; ER04-485-008; ER07-247-003; ER07-244-003; ER07-245-003. *Applicants:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Constellation Power Source Generation, Inc.; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc.; Constellation Energy Commodities Group; Handsome Lake Energy, LLC; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC; Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.; Constellation Energy Commodities Group Maine, LLC; R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, LLC; Raven One, LLC; Raven Two, LLC; Raven Three, LLC. *Description:* Baltimore Gas and Electric Company et al. submits its triennial market power update. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0096. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER00-1712-008; ER02-2408-003; ER00-744-006; ER02-1327-005; ER00-1703-003; ER02-1749-003; ER02-1747-003; ER99-4503-005; ER00-2186-003; ER01-1559-004 *Applicants:* PPL Electric Utilities Corporation; Lower Mount Bethel Energy, LLC; PPL Brunner Island, LLC, PPL Holtwood, LLC, PPL Martins Creek, LLC, PPL Susquehanna, LLC; PPL University Park, LLC; PPL EnergyPlus, LLC; PPL Edgewood Energy, LLC; PPL Shoreham Energy, LLC; PPL Great Works, LLC; PPL Maine, LLC; PPL Wallingford Energy LLC. *Description:* PPL Companies submits a Triennial Market Power Update that supports the continued allowance of market-based rates. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0103. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER00-3251-015; ER99-754-016; ER98-1734-014; ER01-1919-011; ER01-1147-006; ER01-513-021; ER99-2404-011; *Applicants:* Exelon Generating Company, LLC; AmerGen Energy Company, LLC; Commonwealth Edison Company; Exelon Energy Company; PECO Energy Company; Exelon West Medway, LLC; Exelon Wyman LLC; Exelon New Boston LLC; Exelon Framingham LLC; Exelon New England Power Marketing, L.P. *Description:* The MBR Companies submits updated market power analysis and revised tariff sheets in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0104. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-468-008; ER00-3621-009; ER00-3746-009; ER04-318-004; ER05-36-005; ER05-37-005; ER05-34-005; ER05-35-005; ER04-249-005; ER99-1695-010; ER02-23-011; ER97-30-006; ER96-2869-013; ER97-3561-005; ER00-1737-011. *Applicants:* Dominion Energy Marketing, Inc.; Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.; Dominion Nuclear Marketing III, LLC; Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.; Dominion Energy Brayton Point, LLC; Dominion Energy Manchester Street, Inc. Dominion Energy New England, Inc.; Dominion Energy Salem; Dominion Retail, Inc.; Elwood Energy, LLC; Fairless Energy, LLC; Kincaid Generation, LLC; State Line Energy, L.L.C.; Virginia Electric and Power Company; *Description:* Virginia Electric and Power Company *et al.* submits market power analyses for the two markets and two Commission-designated submarkets in which the Dominion Companies operate. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0092. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER01-1403-006; ER06-1443-002; ER04-366-005; ER01-2968-007; ER01-845-006; ER05-1122-004; ER08-107-001. *Applicants:* FirstEnergy Operating Companies; Pennsylvania Power Company; Jersey Central Power & Light Co.; FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.; FirstEnergy Generation Corp.; FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.; FirstEnergy Generation Mansfield Unit 1. *Description:* FirstEnergy Operating Companies submit the updated market power analyses in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0086. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER05-320-005; ER02-999-007; ER97-2460-010; ER97-2463-007. *Applicants:* Unitil Energy Systems, Inc.; Unitil Power Corporation; Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company. *Description:* Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. *et al.* submit its updated market power analysis for market-based rate authority in compliance with Order 697. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080116-0108. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 14, 2008. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov.* To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov.* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1584 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #2 January 22, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: *Docket Numbers:* EC08-24-001. *Applicants:* Sempra Energy Power I, El Dorado Energy, LLC, San Diego Gas & Electric Company. *Description:* Sempra Energy Power I *et al.* submit a corrected page 10 of their application and a revised Exhibit M to the application. *Filed Date:* 01/15/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0058. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 1, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* EC08-37-000. *Applicants:* Mountain View Power Partners, LLC, Centennial Power, LLC, AES Western Wind MV Acquisition, LLC. *Description:* Application for order under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and request for waivers, expedited action and confidential treatment of Mountain View Power Partners, LLC *et al.* *Filed Date:* 01/15/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0098. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: *Docket Numbers:* ER01-989-005. *Applicants:* Green Mountain Power Corporation. *Description:* Green Mountain Power Corporation submits an updated market power analysis for the twelve months ending November 30, 2006, and revisions to its market-based rate power sales tariff. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0052. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 4, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER06-738-008; ER06-739-008; ER03-983-007; ER07-501-004; ER02-537-011; ER07-758-003. *Applicants:* East Coast Power Linden Holding, LLC; Cogen Technologies Linden Ventures, L.P.; Fox Energy Co. LLC; Birchwood Power Partners, L.P.; Shady Hills Power Company, L.L.C.; Inland Empire Energy Center L.L.C. *Description:* East Coast Power Linden Holding, LLC *et al.* submit notice of change in status resulting from the completion of the transaction authorized by FERC. *Filed Date:* 01/16/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080122-0224. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER07-1136-001. *Applicants:* Camp Grove Wind Farm LLC. *Description:* Camp Grove Wind Farm LLC submits a notice of change in status for its wind powered electric generating facility located in Marshall and Stark Counties, IL. *Filed Date:* 01/16/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080122-0225. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-80-001. *Applicants:* The Detroit Edison Company. *Description:* The Detroit Edison Company submits its wholesale distribution service agreement with the header and footer information required by Order 614. *Filed Date:* 01/16/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0035. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-443-000. *Applicants:* Helios Energy LLC. *Description:* Helios Energy LLC submits an Application for Market-Based Rate Authority. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0056. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 4, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-444-000. *Applicants:* NSTAR Electric Company. *Description:* NSTAR Electric Co. submits a notice of succession and revised market-based rate tariff. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0055. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 4, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-449-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Operating Companies submits an executed transmission service agreement with South Mississippi Electric Power Association. *Filed Date:* 01/16/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0046. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-450-000. *Applicants:* Entergy Services, Inc. *Description:* Entergy Operating Companies submits an executed transmission service agreement with NRG Power Marketing, Inc. for long-term firm point-to point transmission service. *Filed Date:* 01/16/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0047. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-451-000. *Applicants:* Plum Point Energy Associates, LLC. *Description:* Application for market-based rate authorization under section 205 of the Federal Power Act and request for waivers and blanket approvals of Plum Point Energy Associates LLC. *Filed Date:* 01/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080118-0043. *Comment Date:* 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, February 7, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-452-000. *Applicants:* Southern California Edison Company. *Description:* Southern California Edison Company submits its Small Generator Interconnection Agreement and the Service Agreement for Wholesale Distribution Services with Ameresco Chiquita Energy LLC. *Filed Date:* 01/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080122-0227. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 7, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER08-453-000. *Applicants:* Ocean State Power. *Description:* Ocean State Power and Ocean State Power II submits Notices of Termination to cancel Ocean State's unit power agreement with each of its' power purchase customers. *Filed Date:* 01/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080122-0228. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 7, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER94-1188-044; ER98-4540-013; ER99-1623-013; ER98-1279-015; ER06-1046-004. *Applicants:* LG&E Energy Marketing Inc.; Louisville Gas & Electric Company; Kentucky Utilities Company; Western Kentucky Energy Corporation; LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. *Description:* Change in Status Filing of LG&E Energy Marketing Inc., *et al.* *Filed Date:* 01/17/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-5026. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 7, 2008. *Docket Numbers:* ER99-2541-009; ER05-731-003; ER97-3556-017; ER04-582-007; ER99-221-012; ER99-220-014; ER01-1764-006; ER97-3553-005. *Applicants:* Carthage Energy, LLC; Central Maine Power Company; Energetix, Inc.; Hartford Steam Company; New York State Electric & Gas Corporation; NYSEG Solutions, Inc.; PEI Power II, LLC; Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. *Description:* Carthage Energy, LLC *et al.* submits the triennial market power analysis. *Filed Date:* 01/14/2008. *Accession Number:* 20080117-0045. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 4, 2008. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at *http://www.ferc.gov* . To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1583 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 659-014] Crisp County Power Commission—Georgia Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project; Notice of Proposed Restricted Service List for a Programmatic Agreement for Managing Properties Included in or Eligible for Inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places January 24, 2007. Rule 2010 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure provides that, to eliminate unnecessary expense or improve administrative efficiency, the Secretary may establish a restricted service list for a particular phase or issue in a proceeding. 1 The restricted service list should contain the names of persons on the service list who, in the judgment of the decisional authority establishing the list, are active participants with respect to the phase or issue in the proceeding for which the list is established. 1 18 CFR 385.2010. The Commission staff is consulting with the Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer (hereinafter, SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (hereinafter, Council) pursuant to the Council's regulations, 36 CFR Part 800, implementing section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. section 470f), to prepare and execute a programmatic agreement for managing properties included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places at the Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project No. 659 (SHPO Reference Number HP021003-004 and Seminole Tribe of Florida Reference Number THPO-000454). The programmatic agreement, when executed by the Commission and the SHPO would satisfy the Commission's section 106 responsibilities for all individual undertakings carried out in accordance with the license until the license expires or is terminated (36 CFR 800.13[e]). The Commission's responsibilities pursuant to section 106 for the Lake Blackshear Project would be fulfilled through the programmatic agreement, which the Commission proposes to draft in consultation with certain parties listed below. The executed programmatic agreement would be incorporated into any Order issuing a license. Crisp County Power Commission, as licensee for Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project No. 659, the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have expressed an interest in this preceding and are invited to participate in consultations to develop the programmatic agreement. For purposes of commenting on the programmatic agreement, we propose to restrict the service list for the aforementioned project as follows: Don Klima or Representative, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, The Old Post Office Building, Suite 803, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004 Tim Bachelder, Devine Tarbell & Associates, 970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103. Steve Rentfrow, Manager or Representative, Crisp County Power Commission, 202 7th Street South, P.O. Box 1218, Cordele, GA 31010 Elizabeth Shirk or Representative, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division, 34 Peachtree Street, NW., Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303-2316. Willard Steele, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, HC 61, Box 21 A, Clewiston, FL 33440 Augustine Asbury, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, P.O. Box 187, Wetumka, OK 74883. Any person on the official service list for the above-captioned proceeding may request inclusion on the restricted service list, or may request that a restricted service list not be established, by filing a motion to that effect within 15 days of this notice date. In a request for inclusion, please identify the reason(s) why there is an interest to be included. Also please identify any concerns about historic properties, including Traditional Cultural Properties. If historic properties are to be identified within the motion, please use a separate page, and label it **NON-PUBLIC** Information. An original and 8 copies of any such motion must be filed with Kimberly D. Bose, the Secretary of the Commission (888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426) and must be served on each person whose name appears on the official service list. Please put the project name “Lake Blackshear Project” and number “P-659-014” on the front cover of any motion. Motions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. If no such motions are filed, the restricted service list will be effective at the end of the 15-day period. Otherwise, a further notice will be issued ruling on any motion or motions filed within the 15-day period. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1637 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-45-000] Dominion Transmission Incorporation; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Utica 7 Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 24, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment
(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Dominion Transmission Incorporation
(DTI)Project involving the addition of a compressor unit at its existing Utica Compressor Stations, located at New Hartford, Herkimer County, New York. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on February 25, 2008. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. State and local government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of this proposed project and to encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project DTI proposes to install an additional compressor unit at its existing Utica Compressor Station to provide new firm transportation service for a new customer while maintaining reliability in meeting all existing service entitlement on the northeastern portion of DTI's transmission system. The project would be located in New Harford, Herkimer County, New York. Modification of the Utica Compressor Station will include the installation of: • One natural gas-fired, reciprocating internal combustion engine with a nominal 2,250 HP rating. All project activities would be contained within the property boundary for DTI's Utica Compressor Station. Approximately five acres of this facility would be utilized for project activities. The general location of the proposed facilities is shown in Appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies of all appendices are available on the Commission's Web site at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the “Additional Information” section of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to El Paso. The EA Process We 2 are preparing this EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)which requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impact that could result if it authorizes El Paso's proposal. By this notice, we are also asking federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. 2 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. With this notice, we are asking federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. These agencies may choose to participate once they have evaluated the proposal relative to their responsibilities. Additional agencies that would like to request cooperating agency status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided under the Public Participation section of this notice. NEPA also requires the FERC to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are considered during the preparation of the EA. The EA will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils. • Land use. • Water resources, fisheries, and wetlands. • Cultural resources. • Vegetation and wildlife. • Air quality and noise. • Endangered and threatened species. We will also evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, where necessary, and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the Public Participation section below. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal including alternative compressor station sites, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberley D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 2, PJ-11.2; • Reference Docket No. CP08-45-000; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 25, 2008. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “eFiling” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” We may mail the EA for public comment. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 2). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding, or “intervenor”. To become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214). Intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. Motions to Intervene should be electronically submitted using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons without Internet access should send an original and 14 copies of their motion to the Secretary of the Commission at the address indicated previously. Persons filing Motions to Intervene on or before the comment deadline indicated above must send a copy of the motion to the Applicant. All filings, including late interventions, submitted after the comment deadline must be served on the Applicant and all other intervenors identified on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. Persons on the service list with e-mail addresses may be served electronically; others must be served a hard copy of the filing. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Environmental Mailing List An effort is being made to send this notice to all individuals, organizations, and government entities interested in and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. This includes all landowners who own homes within distances defined in the Commission's regulations of certain aboveground facilities. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary” link. Click on the eLibrary link, then on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1622 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-53-001] Downeast Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Amendment January 24, 2007. Take notice that on January 16, 2007, Downeast Pipeline, LLC (Downeast Pipeline), PO Box 865, Calais, Maine 04619, filed, in Docket No. CP07-53-001, an application to amend its pending application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)filed with the Commission on December 22, 2006. Downeast Pipeline proposes to amend its application to reflect a modification to its originally proposed pipeline route in order to avoid crossing the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge which is owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The modification proposed by Downeast Pipeline affects 7.5 miles of the originally proposed 31-mile-long route and extends from milepost 10.2 to milepost 17.7, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The Commission staff will determine if this amendment will have an effect on the schedule for the environmental review of this project. A Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will be issued when Commission staff has received all the information necessary in order to complete the draft EIS. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Robert Wyatt, Downeast LNG, Inc., PO Box 865, Calais, ME 04619 or Lisa M. Tonery, Fulbright & Jaworski, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103-3198,
(212)318-3009. This filing is available for review at the Commission's Washington, DC office or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov/* using the “e-Library” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov* or Telephone: 202-502-6652; Toll-free: 1-866-208-3676; or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. 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 proceeding for this project should 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) by the comment date, below. 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 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 and/or associated pipeline. 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. Protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 285.2001(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:* February 21, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1621 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-1249-000, ER07-1249-001, ER07-1249-002, ER07-1249-003] Lockport Energy Associates, L.P.; Notice of Issuance of Order January 23, 2008. Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. (Lockport) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Lockport also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Lockport requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Lockport. On January 23, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development—West, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Lockport, should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2007). The Commission encourages the electronic submissions of protests using the FERC Online link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests is February 22, 2008. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, Lockport is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Lockport, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Lockport's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1586 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-1406-000; ER07-1406-001; ER07-1406-002] Long Beach Partners, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order January 23, 2008. Long Beach Partners, LLC (Long Beach) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Long Beach also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Long Beach requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Long Beach. On January 23, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development-West, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Long Beach, should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2007). The Commission encourages the electronic submissions of protests using the FERC Online link at *http://www.ferc.go* v. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests is February 22, 2008. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, Long Beach is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Long Beach, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of Long Beach's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1588 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP07-398-000; CP07-399-000; CP07-400-000; CP07-401-000; CP07-402-000; CP07-403-000] Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company LLC; Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Enogex Inc.; Notice of Meeting January 24, 2008. On January 30, 2008, staff of the Office of Energy Projects
(OEP)will hold a meeting on the pending applications in the above referenced dockets. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various procedural, tariff, and environmental matters. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (EST), in Room 62-26 at the Commission Headquarters in Washington, DC, and is open to the public. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1638 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. OA08-40-000; Docket No. OA08-31-000; Docket No. OA08-56-000] PacifiCorp; NorthWestern Corporation; NorthWestern Corporation; Notice of FERC Staff Attendance January 22, 2008. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) hereby gives notice that on the January 24, 2008, members of its staff will attend a stakeholder meeting sponsored by a number of transmission service providers in Northwestern United States. The purpose of the meeting is to coordinate transmission planning studies for a number of proposed transmission projects in the Northwest. The meeting will be held at the Portland, OR Airport Sheraton from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The meeting is open to all stakeholders and staff's attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. The meeting may discuss matters at issue in the above captioned dockets. For further information, contact Saeed Farrokhpay at *saeed.farrokhpay@ferc.gov* ;
(916)294-0233. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1591 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07-208-000] Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Technical Conference January 22, 2008. On January 28, 2008, staff of the Office of Energy Projects
(OEP)will hold a technical conference concerning issues raised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the REX East Project. In particular, construction impacts dealing with the biological assessment and the Migratory Bird Treaty Conservation Agreement will be discussed. The technical conference will be held on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
(EST)in Room 3M-2B at the Commission Headquarters in Washington, DC. Information concerning any changes to the above may be obtained from the Commission's Office of External Affairs at
(202)502-8004 or toll free at 1-866-208-FERC (208-3372). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1595 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP08-84-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference January 23, 2008. Take notice that the Commission will convene a technical conference in the above-referenced proceeding on Friday, February 8, 2008, at 10 a.m. (EDT), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission's December 28, 2007 Order 1 directed that a technical conference be held to address the issues raised by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.'s (Southern Star) November 30, 2007, tariff filings to reflect annual adjustments to its fuel and loss reimbursement percentages (FLRPs). Commission Staff and parties will have the opportunity to discuss all of the issues raised by Southern Star's filing including, but not limited to, technical, engineering and operational issues, and issues related to the interpretation of tariff provisions governing Southern Star's FLRPs. 1 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 121 FERC ¶ 61,306 (2007). FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to *accessibility@ferc.gov* or call toll free
(866)208-3372 (voice) or 202-502-8659 (TTY), or send a fax to 202-208-2106 with the required accommodations. All interested persons are permitted to attend. For further information please contact Timothy Duggan at
(202)502-8326 or e-mail *Timothy.Duggan@ferc.gov* or Deborah Frazier at
(202)502-6089 or e-mail *Deborah.Frazier@ferc.gov.* Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1585 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at Southwest Power Pool Board of Directors/Members Committee Meeting and Southwest Power Pool Regional State Committee Meeting January 23, 2008. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby gives notice that members of its staff may attend the meetings of the Southwest Power Pool
(SPP)Regional State Committee Board of Directors, SPP Members Committee and SPP Board of Directors as noted below. Their attendance is part of the Commission's ongoing outreach efforts. *SPP Regional State Committee Annual Meeting:* January 28, 2008 (1 p.m.-5 p.m.), Hyatt Regency Austin—Town Lake, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704, 512-477-1234. *SPP Board of Directors/Members Committee:* January 29, 2008 (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.), Hyatt Regency Austin—Town Lake, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704, 512-477-1234. The discussions may address matters at issue in the following proceedings: Docket No. ER06-451, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. EL06-71, *Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.* v *Southwest Power Pool* Docket No. ER07-319, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. ER07-371, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. EL07-27, *East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al.* and Docket No. ER07-396, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. ER07-1255, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. ER07-1311, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. ER07-1417, *Midwest Independent System Operator, Inc.* Docket No. EL07-87, *Xcel Energy Services Inc.* v. *Southwest Power Pool, Inc., John Deere Wind Energy* Docket No. ER08-242, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. ER08-340, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. OA08-5, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. OA08-60, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* Docket No. OA08-61, *Southwest Power Pool, Inc.* These meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Patrick Clarey, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at
(317)249-5937 or *patrick.clarey@ferc.gov* . Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1589 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-56-000] Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization January 24, 2008. Take notice that on January 16, 2008, Northern Natural Gas Company, (Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, filed in Docket No. CP08-56-000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.210 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to install and operate 0.5 mile of a 36-inch diameter extension to its existing NBPL IA/MN State E-Line, located in Worth County, Iowa, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,
(886)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. Northern states that the modifications proposed are necessary to meet Owatonna Public Utilities' request for firm capacity of 5 MMcf/d, effective November 1, 2008. Northern estimates the cost of construction to be $1,178,383, which will be financed with internally generated funds. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Michael T. Loeffler, Senior Director, Certificates and External Affairs, Northern Natural Gas Company, 1111 South 103rd Street, Omaha Nebraska 68124, call
(402)398-7103 or Donna Martens, Senior Regulatory Analyst, call
(402)398-7138. Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)(18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to Section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1624 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. ER07-1250-000, ER07-1250-001, ER07-1250-002, ER07-1250-003] PowerGrid Systems, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Order January 23, 2008. PowerGrid Systems, Inc. (PowerGrid) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed market-based rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at market-based rates. PowerGrid also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, PowerGrid requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by PowerGrid. On January 23, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market Development-West, granted the requests for blanket approval under part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission would publish a separate notice in the **Federal Register** establishing a period of time for the filing of protests. Accordingly, any person desiring to be heard concerning the blanket approvals of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by PowerGrid, should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2007). The Commission encourages the electronic submissions of protests using the FERC Online link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests is February 22, 2008. Absent a request to be heard in opposition to such blanket approvals by the deadline above, PowerGrid is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of PowerGrid, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approvals of PowerGrid's issuance of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Director's Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1587 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2206-034] Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use Of Project Lands And Waters. b. *Project No:* 2206-034. c. *Date Filed:* December 11, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Yadkin-Pee Dee River Hydroelectric Project; Tillery Development. f. *Location:* This project is located on the Yadkin Pee Dee River in North Carolina. The Tillery Development is located in Stanly and Montgomery counties, North Carolina. This project does not occupy any Tribal or federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791
(a)825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Cecil Gurganus, Manager of Hydropower Operations; Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.; 910-439-5211, extension 1205. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Brian Romanek at
(202)502-6175 or by e-mail: *Brian.Romanek@ferc.gov* . j. *Deadline for filing comments and or motions:* February 25, 2008. 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. Please include the project number (P-2206-034) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Progress Energy has requested the Commissions' approval to grant permission to Dockside Condominiums Homeowners Association, LLC, to expand their existing dock facilities to accommodate a total of 12 watercraft. The marina would be located within the project boundaries of the Yadkin-Pee-Dee Hydroelectric Project (Tillery Development) near Albemarle, North Carolina. The expansion is described as being consistent with the license-approved SMP. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1635 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2206-035] Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 24, 2008. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Waters. b. *Project No:* 2206-035. c. *Date Filed:* December 12, 2007. d. *Applicant:* Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. e. *Name of Project:* Yadkin-Pee Dee River Hydroelectric Project, Tillery Development. f. *Location:* This project is located on the Yadkin Pee Dee River in North Carolina. The Tillery Development is located in Stanly and Montgomery counties, North Carolina. This project does not occupy any Tribal or federal lands. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a), 825(r) and 799 and 801. h. *Applicant Contact:* Mr. Cecil Gurganus, Manager of Hydropower Operations; Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.; 910-439-5211, extension 1205. i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Brian Romanek at
(202)502-6175 or by e-mail: *Brian.Romanek@ferc.gov.* j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: February 25, 2008. 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. Please include the project number (P-2206-035) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings. k. *Description of Request:* Progress Energy has requested Commission approval to grant permission for Woodrun Association Inc. to modify their existing marina. The modifications would result in additional boat slips to accommodate 25 watercraft. Presently, there are 55 boat slips at the existing marina. The marina would be located within the project boundaries of the Tillery Hydroelectric Project near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The expansion is described as being consistent with the license-approved SMP. l. *Location of the Application:* This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described applications. A copy of the applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1636 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM98-1-000] Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice January 24, 2008. This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications. Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication. Prohibited communications are included in a public, non-decisional file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication, and may request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of off-the-record communications recently received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC, Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at
(866)208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. Docket No. Date received Presenter or requester Prohibited: 1. Project No. 6132-000 1-16-08 Commission Staff. 1 Exempt: 1. CP07-208-000 1-16-08 Hon. David J. Cappiello. 2. Project No. 2576-000 1-17-08 Hon. Timothy V. Johnson. 1 There is a memorandum to the file concerning conversation between Commission Staff concerning phone calls received from Mr. John C. Jones. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1620 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. DI08-2-000] Scott Hansen; Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions To Intervene January 24, 2008. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. *Application Type:* Declaration of Intention. b. *Docket No:* DI08-2-000. c. *Date Filed:* January 11, 2008. d. *Applicant:* Scott Hansen. e. *Name of Project:* Hansen Residential Microhydro. f. *Location:* The proposed Hansen Residential Microhydro will be located on an unnamed stream in the Haines Borough near Haines, Alaska, at T. 30 S., R. 59 E., sec. 28, Copper River Meridian. g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. *Applicant Contact:* Scott Hansen, P.O. Box 1138, Haines, AK 99827; telephone:
(907)766-2323; fax:
(907)766-2365; e-mail: *www.shansen@chilkoot-nsn.gov* i. *FERC Contact:* Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton,
(202)502-8768, or E-mail address: *henry.ecton@ferc.gov* j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: February 25, 2008. 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/or 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. Please include the docket number (DI08-2-000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. *Description of Project:* The proposed run-of-river Hansen Residential Microhydro will include:
(1)A 3-foot-high, 10-foot-wide diversion from an unnamed stream into a 4.2 cubic yard concrete intake structure with a 120-cubic-foot capacity;
(2)a 6-inch-diameter, 200-foot-long polyethylene penstock;
(3)a powerhouse containing a generator with a total capacity of 26 kW; and
(4)appurtenant facilities. The proposed project will not be connected to an interstate grid and will not occupy any tribal or federal lands. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project:
(1)Would be located on a navigable waterway;
(2)would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States;
(3)would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or
(4)if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design or operation. l. *Locations of the Application:* Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll-free at
(866)208-3676, or TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene* —Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. *Filing and Service of Responsive Documents* —Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTESTS”, AND/OR “MOTIONS TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. *Agency Comments* —Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1627 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-46-000] Tarpon Whitetail Gas Storage, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Whitetail Natural Gas Storage Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 23, 2008. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment
(EA)that will discuss the environmental impacts of the proposed Whitetail Natural Gas Storage Project involving construction and operation of natural gas facilities by Tarpon Whitetail Gas Storage, LLC (Whitetail) in Monroe County, Mississippi. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the project is in the public convenience and necessity. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies on the project. Your input will help determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping period will close on February 25, 2008. Details on how to submit comments are provided in the Public Participation section of this notice. If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities. Whitetail would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, Whitetail could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with Mississippi state law. This notice is being sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local government representatives and agencies; elected officials; Native American tribes; other interested parties; and local libraries and newspapers. State and local government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of this proposed project and to encourage them to comment on their areas of concern. A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings. It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ). Summary of the Proposed Project Whitetail proposes to construct, own, operate, and maintain a high-deliverability, multi-cycle depleted reservoir natural gas storage facility, known as the Aberdeen Gas Storage Field, in Monroe County. The Whitetail Natural Gas Storage Project would accommodate the injection, storage, and subsequent withdrawal of natural gas for redelivery in interstate commerce. Upon completion of the project, the reservoir would have a total working gas storage capacity of 8.6 billion standard cubic feet. The primary facilities associated with the proposed project are as follows: • Up to 20 injection/withdrawal wells and 2 saltwater disposal wells in two general locations (the “West Well Pad Site” and the “East Well Pad Site”); • An interconnection (the “TETCO Interconnect”) with Texas Eastern's existing interstate natural gas pipeline that includes a meter station, pig launcher/receiver, interconnect piping, and associated facilities; • About 4.9 miles of 24-inch-diameter pipeline (the “West Header Right-of-way pipeline”) and 1.0 mile of 16-inch-diameter pipeline (the “Field Line Corridor pipeline”); and • 14,200 horsepower
(hp)of compression (four 3,550 hp natural gas-driven compressors and ancillary facilities) at a new compressor station (the “Whitetail Compressor Station”). The general location of the proposed storage field project is shown in Appendix 1. 1 1 The appendices referenced in this notice are not being printed in the **Federal Register** . Copies are available on the Commission's Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) at the “eLibrary” link or from the Commission's Public Reference Room at
(202)502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary, refer to the “Additional Information” section at the end of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all those receiving this notice in the mail. Requests for detailed maps of the proposed facilities should be made directly to Whitetail. Land Requirements for Construction The construction and development of the Aberdeen Gas Storage Field itself would encompass about 2,850 acres. An additional buffer zone, defined by the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board as necessary to ensure reservoir integrity, would bring the total storage area to 4,840 acres. The West Header Right-of-way and the Field Line Corridor pipelines would together require about 79 acres of temporary disturbance for the construction rights-of-way, including extra work spaces. Of this total, about 36 acres would be retained for Whitetail's permanent rights-of-way. The proposed TETCO Interconnect site is a 1-acre tract at the northwest terminus of the proposed West Header Right-of-way pipeline. This site would be fenced and permanently converted to natural gas operation. Most of the remaining facilities associated with the proposed project would be constructed within the “Plant Site,” a 24.3-acre tract owned by Whitetail. Within this site, the Whitetail Compressor Station would encompass about 11.1 acres and the West Well Pad Site (for construction of injection/withdrawal and saltwater disposal wells and ancillary facilities) would encompass about 6.1 acres. About 4.3 acres would be used as temporary work space, pipe storage, construction offices, and similar use. The remaining 2.8 acres of the Plant Site consists of an existing facilities area which would not be disturbed by Whitetail's proposed construction, though it could be used for operational purposes. Once the project is completed, Whitetail would construct a permanent security fence around the Plant Site. The proposed East Well Pad Site is about 1 mile southeast of the Plant Site and at the eastern terminus of the proposed Field Line Corridor pipeline. This site would encompass about 5 acres for construction of injection/withdrawal and saltwater disposal wells, a pig launcher/receiver, and ancillary facilities related to the wells and pipeline. The EA Process We 2 are preparing this EA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA)which requires the Commission to take into account the environmental impact that could result if it authorizes Whitetail's proposal. By this notice, we are also asking Federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided below. 2 “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the environmental staff of the FERC's Office of Energy Projects. NEPA also requires the FERC to discover and address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By this Notice of Intent, we are requesting public comments on the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received will be considered during the preparation of the EA. The EA will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of the construction and operation of the proposed project under these general headings: • Geology and soils. • Water resources and wetlands. • Land use. • Socioeconomics. • Cultural resources. • Vegetation and wildlife (including sensitive species). • Air quality and noise. Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies, public interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners, newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make our recommendations to the Commission. To ensure your comments are considered, please carefully follow the instructions in the public participation section below. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission. You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the proposal, alternatives to the proposal, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Kimberley D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE; Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1. • Reference Docket No. CP08-46-000. • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 25, 2008. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at *http://www.ferc.gov* under the “eFiling” link and the link to the User's Guide. Prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on paper and save it to a file on your hard drive. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on “Login to File” and then “New User Account.” You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a “Comment on Filing.” We may mail the EA for comment. If you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Information Request, you will be taken off the mailing list. Becoming an Intervenor In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want to become an official party to the proceeding known as an “intervenor.” Intervenors play a more formal role in the process. Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors. Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the Commission's eFiling system) or 14 paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214) (see Appendix 2). 3 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's decision. 3 Interventions may also be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing comments electronically. Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor status to have your environmental comments considered. Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) using the “eLibrary” link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on “General Search” and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, contact
(202)502-8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to *http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.* Finally, public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission's calendar located at *http://www.ferc.gov/EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx* along with other related information. You can also request additional information by calling Whitetail at 713-337-2743. Kimberley D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1590 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-58-000] Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation; Prior Notice of Activity Under Blanket Certificate January 24, 2008. Take notice that on January 18, 2008, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation
(TGPL)filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.208 and 157.210 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations under the Natural Gas Act, and TGPL's blanket certificate issued in Docket No. CP82-426, for authorization to replace three segments of mainline pipeline in Howard County, Maryland (MD). As a result of population density increases along TGPL's mainline, TGPL must upgrade three parallel segments of pipeline—Mainlines A, B and C—each approximately 0.377 miles long, in Howard County, MD. These replacements are required in order to ensure compliance with the United States Department of Transportation's (USDOT) regulations at 49 CFR 192.611 and to maintain certificated service and the safety and reliability of TGPL's mainline. The replacement will take place in an area recently classified as meeting the USDOT Class 4 regulations, as defined at 49 CFR 192.5(b)(4). The estimated total cost of all pipeline replacements is approximately $9.6 million. TGPL's proposal is more fully described in the application that is on file with the Commission. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Bill Hammons LLP, P.O. Box 1396, Houston, Texas 77251 at
(713)215-2130. Any person or the Commission's staff may, within 60 days after issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and pursuant to Section 157.205 of the regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205), a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for filing a protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the allowed time for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. 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 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 comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible online at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1625 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-51-000] Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization January 22, 2008. Take notice that on January 14, 2008, Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC (Transwestern), 711 Louisiana Street, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77002-2716, filed in Docket No. CP08-51-000, a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205, 157.210, and 157.216 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations under the Natural Gas Act for authorization to construct, own, operate, and abandon compression equipment, located in Apache County, Arizona, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* or call toll-free,
(886)208-3676 or TTY,
(202)502-8659. Transwestern proposes to:
(i)Construct, own, and operate compression equipment consisting of three 5,000 electric horsepower
(HP)motors, compressor units, station piping, and ancillary facilities; and
(ii)to abandon, in place, the existing three 4,000 HP reciprocating gas engines, compressors, and ancillary facilities, at Transwestern's Compressor Station 4, located in Apache County, Arizona (Station 4 Electrification Project). Transwestern estimates the cost of the project to be $14,000,000. Transwestern states that the purpose of the project is to improve system reliability and to reduce operating and maintenance costs by replacing older gas engines with new, more efficient electric engines. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Kelly Allen, Manager of Certificates and Reporting, Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC, 711 Louisiana Street, 9th Floor South Tower, Houston, Texas 77002-2716, call
(281)714-2056, fax
(281)714-2180, or by e-mail *Kelly.Allen@energytransfer.com* . Any person or the Commission's Staff may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention and, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act
(NGA)(18 CFR 157.205) a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site ( *http://www.ferc.gov* ) under the “e-Filing” link. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1592 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Proposed Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. SUMMARY: The Western Area Power Administration (Western) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that Western is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 1 Western invites comments on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 1 *See* 44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before the close of the comment period which is March 31, 2008. Consideration will be given to all comments received on or before the close of the comment period. ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions may be sent to the Acting Power Marketing Advisor at 12155 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228, by fax at 720-962-7009, or by e-mail at *pracomments@wapa.gov* . Please include the subject matter: Paperwork Reduction Act Information Collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Melanie Reed at 970-461-7229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Statutory Authority Reclamation Laws are a series of laws arising from the Desert Land Act of 1872 and include but are not limited to: The Desert Land Act of 1872, Reclamation Act of 1902, Reclamation Project Act of 1939, and the Acts authorizing each individual project such as the Central Valley Project Authorizing Act of 1937. 2 The Reclamation Act of 1902 established the Federal reclamation program. 3 The basic principle of the Reclamation Act of 1902 was that the United States, through the Secretary of Interior, would build and operate irrigation works from the proceeds of public land sales in the sixteen arid Western states (a seventeenth was added later). The Reclamation Project Act of 1939 expanded the purposes of the reclamation program and specified certain terms for contracts that the Secretary of Interior enters into to furnish water and power. 4 Congress enacted the Reclamation Laws for purposes that include enhancing navigation, protection from floods, reclaiming the arid lands in the Western United States, and for fish and wildlife. 5 Congress intended that the production of power would be a supplemental feature of the multi-purpose water projects authorized under the Reclamation Laws. 6 No contract entered into by the United States for power may impair the efficiency of the project for irrigation purposes. 7 Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1944 is read *in pari materia* with Reclamation Laws. 8 In 1977, the Department of Energy Organization Act transferred the power marketing functions of the Department of Interior to Western. 9 Pursuant to this authority, Western markets Federal hydropower. As part of Western's marketing authority, Western needs to obtain information from interested entities who desire an allocation of Federal power. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires Western to obtain a clearance from OMB before collecting certain information. 10 2 *See* Ch. 107, 19 Stat. 377 (1872), Ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388 (1902), Ch. 418, 53 Stat. 1187 (1939), Ch. 832, 50 Stat. 844, 850 (1937), all as amended and supplemented. 3 *See* , Ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, as amended and supplemented. 4 *See* , Ch. 418, 53 Stat. 1187 (1939), as amended and supplemented. 5 *See* , *e.g.* , Ch. 832, 50 Stat. 844, 850 (1937), as amended and supplemented. 6 *See* , *e.g.* , Ch. 832, 50 Stat. 844, 850 (1937), as amended and supplemented. 7 *See* , 43 U.S.C. 485h(c). 8 *See* , Act of December 22, 1944, Ch. 665, 58 Stat. 887), as amended and supplemented. 9 *See* , 42 U.S.C. 7152(a)(1)(E). 10 *See* 44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* II. Background Western is a Federal agency under the Department of Energy that markets and transmits wholesale electrical power from 56 Federal hydropower plants and one coal-fired plant. Western sells about 40 percent of regional hydroelectric generation in a service area that covers 1.3 million square miles in 15 states. To provide this reliable electric power to most of the western half of the United States, Western markets and transmits about 10,000 megawatts of hydropower across an integrated 17,000-circuit mile, high voltage transmission system. Western's preference customers include municipalities, cooperatives, public utility and irrigation districts, Federal and State agencies, and Native American tribes. They, in turn, provide retail electric service to millions of consumers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. As part of its marketing mission, Western proposes to collect information from entities which may be interested in obtaining a power allocation from Western. Western will submit the information clearance requirement to the Office of Management and Budget after analyzing and responding to all comments received through this process. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, after receiving comments, Western will publish a notice of submittal. 11 11 *See* , 44 U.S.C. 3507. Pursuant to this proposed information collection, Western invites comments on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The proposed information collections in this program will not be part of a system of records covered by the Privacy Act, 12 and will be available under the Freedom of Information Act. 13 12 *See* , 5 U.S.C. 552(a). 13 *See* , 5 U.S.C. 552. III. Purpose of Proposed Collection The proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of Western's functions. Western markets a limited amount of Federal power. Western has discretion to determine who will receive an allocation of Federal power. Due to the high demand for Western's power and limited amount of available power, under established marketing plans, Western needs to be able to collect information to evaluate who may receive an allocation of Federal power. As a result, the information Western collects is both necessary and useful. This public process only determines the information which Western will collect from an entity desiring to apply for a Federal power allocation. The information Western proposes to collect is voluntary. Western will use the information collected, in conjunction with its marketing plan, to determine an entity's eligibility and ultimately who will receive an allocation of Federal power. Western will issue a call for application, as part of its marketing plan which will occur through a separate process. The actual allocation of power is outside the scope of this proceeding. IV. Information Western Proposes To Collect A. Applicant Profile Data
(APD)Western proposes to collect the information described below. Western will collect the information through an application. As part of this process, Western has identified what it believes is the minimum amount of information Western needs for its Regions to properly perform the functions of the agency. Due to the variations that may be developed in each Region, each Region through its marketing plan, may determine that it does not need all of the information. Each Region will identify the subset of the data that it will require in its application through its call for application. Western proposes the applicant provide the information requested or the most reasonable estimates that are available. If the requested information is not applicable or is not available, the applicant shall note it. Western will request, in writing, additional information from any applicant whose application is deficient. Western will notify the applicant when such information is due. In the event that by the due date, an applicant fails to provide sufficient information to allow Western to make a determination regarding eligibility, the application will not be considered. The content and format of the proposed APD are outlined below. B. Form of APD OMB Clearance Number___ Applicant Profile Data All items of information in the Applicant Profile Data
(APD)should be answered as if prepared by the entity/organization seeking the allocation of Federal power. The APD shall consist of the following: 1. Applicant Information. Please provide the following: a. Applicant's (entity/organization requesting an allocation) name and address: Applicant's Name: Address: City: State: Zip: b. Person(s) representing the applicant: Contact Person (Name & Title): Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email Address: c. Type of entity/organization: ☐ Federal Agency ☐ Irrigation District ☐ Municipal, Rural, or Industrial User ☐ Municipality ☐ Native American Tribe ☐ Public Utility District ☐ Rural Electric Cooperative ☐ State Agency ☐ Other, please specify: d. Parent entity/organization of the applicant, if any: e. Name of the applicant's members, if any: (Separated by commas) f. Applicable law under which the applicant was established: g. Applicant's geographic service area (if available, please submit a map of the service area and indicate the date prepared): h. Describe whether the applicant owns and operates its own electric utility system. i. Provide the date the applicant attained utility status. 10 CFR part 905.35 defines utility status to mean “that the entity has responsibility to meet load growth, has a distribution system, and is ready, willing, and able to purchase power from Western on a wholesale basis for resale to retail consumers.” j. Describe the entity/organization that will interact with Western on contract and billing matters. 2. Service Requested: a. Provide the amount of power the applicant is requesting to be served by Western. 3. Applicant's Loads: a. Utility and non-utility applicants:
(i)If applicable, provide the number and type of customers served (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, military base, agricultural): Customer Type and Number Residential Commercial Industrial Military Ag. Other Number of customers If not applicable, explain why
(ii)Provide the actual monthly maximum demand (kilowatts) and energy use (kilowatt-hours) for each calendar month experienced in calendar year 20_: Calendar Year 20_ January February March April May June Demand (kilowatts) Energy (kilowatt-hours) July August September October November December Demand (kilowatts) Energy (kilowatt-hours)
(iii)Provide the average annual load factor for calendar year 20_: Calendar Year 20_ Average Annual Load Factor
(iv)Provide the average monthly load factors for calendar year 20_: Calendar Year 20_ [Average Monthly Load Factor] January February March April May June Load Factor July August September October November December Load Factor
(v)Identify any factors or conditions in the next 5 years which may significantly change peak demands, load duration, or profile curves. b. Native American Tribe applicants only:
(i)Indicate the utility or utilities currently serving your loads:
(ii)If applicable, provide the number and type of customers served (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, military base, agricultural): Customer Type and Number Residential Commercial Industrial Military Ag. Other Number of customers If not applicable, explain why:
(iii)Provide the actual monthly maximum demand (kilowatts) and energy use (kilowatt-hours) experienced in calendar year 20_. If the actual demand and energy data are not available provide the estimated monthly demand: Calendar Year 20_ January February March April May June Demand (kilowatts) Energy (kilowatt-hours) July August September October November December Demand (kilowatts) Energy (kilowatt-hours)
(iv)If the demand and energy data in 3.b(iii) above is estimated, provide a description of the method and basis for this estimation in the space provided below:
(v)Provide the actual average annual load factors for calendar year 20_. If the actual load factors are not available, provide the estimated load factors: Calendar Year 20_ Average Annual Load Factor
(vi)Provide the actual monthly load factors for calendar year 20_. If the actual load factors are not available, provide the estimated load factors. Calendar Year 20_ Average Monthly Load Factor January February March April May June Load Factor July August September October November December Load Factor
(vii)If the load factor data in 3.b.(v-vi) is estimated, provide a description of the method and basis for this estimation in the space provided below:
(viii)Identify any factors or conditions in the next 5 years which may significantly change peak demands, load duration, or profile curves: 4. Applicant's Resources. Please provide the following information: a. A list of current power supplies if applicable, including the applicant's own generation, as well as purchases from others. For each supply, provide the resource name, capacity supplied, and the resource's location. Power supplies (resource name, capacity & location): b. For each power supplier, provide a description and status of the power supply contract (including the termination date): c. For each power supplier, provide the type of power: ☐ Power supply is on a firm basis. ☐ Power supply is not on a firm basis. Please explain: 5. Transmission: a. Points of delivery. Provide the requested point(s) of delivery on Western's transmission system (or a third party's transmission system), the voltage of service required, and the capacity desired, if applicable. b. Transmission arrangements. Describe the transmission arrangements necessary to deliver firm power to the requested points of delivery. Include a brief description of the applicant's transmission and distribution system including major interconnections. Provide a single-line drawing of applicant's system, if one is available. c. Provide a brief explanation of the applicant's ability to receive and use, or receive and distribute Federal power as of [date]. 6. Other Information. The applicant may provide any other information pertinent to receiving an allocation. 7. Signature: Western requires the signature and title of an appropriate official who is able to attest to the validity of the APD and who is authorized to submit the request for an allocation. By signing below, I certify the information which I have provided is true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. Signature ____________ Title ______________ Applications may be submitted by U.S. mail to the address below or electronically to *xxxx@wapa.gov* with an electronic signature. If submitting this application electronically and an electronic signature is not available, please fax this page *with a signature* to
(xxx)xxx-xxx, or mail it to ___ Region, Western Area Power Administration, Address, State, City, Zip Code. *Recordkeeping Requirements:* If Western accepts your application and you receive an allocation of Federal power you must keep all records associated with your APD for a period of 3 years after you sign your contract for Federal power. If you do not receive an allocation of Federal power, there is no recordkeeping requirement. Western has obtained an OMB Clearance Number ___ for the collection of the above information. V. Paperwork Reduction Requirements A. Introduction 1. *OMB Number:* Western will obtain a new OMB Number. This number will be displayed on front page of the APD. 2. *Title:* Western will title the Information Collection Request: Applicant Profile Data. 3. *Type of Review:* Western will request that OMB treat its review as a New Review for an existing collection. 4. *Purpose:* The proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of Western's functions. Western markets a limited amount of Federal power. Western has discretion to determine who may receive an allocation of Federal power. Due to the high demand for Western's power and limited amount of available power, under established marketing plans, Western needs to be able to collect information to evaluate who will receive an allocation of Federal power. As a result, the information Western collects is both necessary and useful. This public process only determines the information which Western will collect in its application. The actual allocation of Federal power will be done through a separate process and is outside the scope of this proceeding. 5. *Respondent:* The response is voluntary. However, in the event an entity seeks an allocation of Federal power, the applicant must submit an APD. Western has identified the following class of respondents as the most likely to apply: municipalities, cooperatives, public utilities, irrigation districts, Native American Tribes, Federal and State agencies. The respondents will be located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Depending on the amount of power that becomes available for allocation, Western anticipates it could receive up to 100 requests for power during the 3-year period when the OMB Clearance Number is in effect. Western does not anticipate annual responses. The responses will be periodic and occur when Western has power available under an allocation process. 6. *Number of Burden Hours:* a. *Initial Application:* Western anticipates that it will take less than 4 hours to complete the APD. Once the respondent completes the APD, it will submit the APD to Western for Western's review. After submitting the APD, provided the APD is complete and no clarification is required, Western does not anticipate requiring any further information for the APD from the applicant, unless the applicant is successful in obtaining a power allocation. The applicant submits only one APD. It does not submit an APD every year. If the applicant receives a power allocation, the applicant will need to complete a standard contract to receive its power allocation. Western's standard contract terms are outside the scope of this process. b. *Record Keeping:* There is no mandatory record keeping requirements on the applicant if it does not receive an allocation of Federal power. In such case, any record keeping of the APD by a respondent is voluntary. For those entities that receive a Federal power allocation, Western proposes a requirement to keep the information for 3 years after the applicant signs its Federal power contract. The 3-year record retention policy proposed for such applicants will allow Western sufficient time to administer the contract and to ensure the applicant provided factual information in its application. Western anticipates that a 3-year record retention policy will have little impact on most businesses in the power industry. Western anticipates that it would take less than 1 hour per successful candidate per year for record keeping purposes. Western anticipates that in a 3-year period, Western will have less than 30 successful applicants. c. *Methodology:* Based on the total number of burden hours and the total number of applications described above, Western expects that over a 3-year period, the total burden hours to fill out the APD is 400 hours for 3 years (100 applicants over 3 years × 4 hours per applicant). This converts to an annual hourly burden of 133.333 hours. An entity will only fill out the APD once. It is not required to fill out the APD each year. Based on the above, Western anticipates that there will be additional cost burdens for record keeping of 1 hour per year for each successful applicant, i.e., each applicant who receives a Federal power allocation. Western anticipates that over the course of 3 years there will be 30 successful applicants. The power may be allocated in year 1, year 2 or year 3. For the purposes of determining the cost burden, Western will presume all 30 applicants received an allocation in year 1. As a result, the annual hourly burden for record keeping is 30 hours. For the purposes of this cost burden analysis, Western is assuming that a staff level power utility specialist will fill out the APD. Western estimates a staff level power utility specialist rate, including administrative overheard to be approximately $100/hour. For record keeping, Western estimates an administrative support rate of $50/hour. Based on the above, Western estimates the total annual cost as (133.333 hour/year × $100/hour) + (30 hour/year × $50/hour) = $14,833 per year. Using the above estimates, on a per applicant basis, assuming the applicant receives a Federal power allocation, the total cost for the applicant over a 3-year period is $550. The cost to fill out the APD is a one time cost of $400. In addition to the one time cost, the applicant, if it successfully receives a power allocation, will incur an additional expense of 1 hour for record keeping per year × $50 per hour for a total record keeping cost of $150 for 3 years. d. *Summary of Burdens:* Table 1.—Annual Hour Burden Estimates Activity Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hour per response Subtotal burden hours APD 33.333 1 4 133.33 Recordkeeping 30 1 1 30.00 Total Burden 163.33 Table 2.—Annual Cost Burden Estimate Instrument Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average annual burden hour Cost per burden hour Cost per response Subtotal cost Prepare APD 33.333 1 4 $100 $400 $13,333.20 Recordkeeping 30 1 1 50 50 1,500.00 Total Cost 14,833.20 The procedure and process for the allocation of power shall be the subject matter of a separate notice and is outside the scope of this process. B. Does the proposed collection of data avoid unnecessary duplication? To avoid unnecessary duplication, Western proposes that only entities who desire a Western allocation be required to submit an APD. As it relates to each of the components of the APD, there is no duplication. Section 1 is information Western needs to determine who the applicant is, whether the applicant is a preference entity and whether the applicant is ready, willing and able to receive and/or distribute Federal power. Section 2 identifies the amount of Federal power which the applicant requests. Section 3 identifies the applicant's loads. Section 4 identifies the applicant's resources. Section 5 identifies the applicant's transmission delivery arrangements necessary to receive Federal power. Section 6 is voluntary and provides the applicant with the ability to provide any additional information. Section 7 is an attestation that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of the applicant's knowledge. C. Does the proposed collection reduce the burden on the respondent, including small entities, to the extent practicable and appropriate? The proposed information requested is the minimum amount of information to determine whether the applicant qualifies as a preference entity and is ready, willing and able to receive an allocation of Federal power. D. Does the proposed collection use plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to the respondent? The proposed collection uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to the target audience. The terms are those used in the power industry. Western does not market power to individual members of the public such as homeowners or shopkeepers. Preference entities are statutorily designated potential customers who generally are involved in the power business. As a result, the language used in the application is understandable to the target audience. E. Is the proposed collection consistent with and compatible with the respondent's current reporting and recordkeeping practices to the maximum extent practicable? The proposed information collection is voluntary. Western proposes to use the information to determine whether an applicant qualifies as a preference entity to receive an allocation of Federal power. As discussed above, there is no mandatory recordkeeping requirement on the applicant if it does not receive an allocation of Federal power. For those entities that receive a Federal power allocation, Western proposes a requirement that they keep the information for 3 years after Western grants the power allocation and the applicant signs a Federal power contract. The proposed 3-year record retention policy for such applicants would allow Western sufficient time to administer the contract and to ensure the applicant provided factual information in its application. Western anticipates that a 3-year record retention policy will have little impact on most businesses in the power industry who will keep the APD as part of their normal business records. The procedure and process for the allocation of power shall be the subject matter of a separate notice and is outside the scope of this process. F. Does the proposed collection indicate the retention period for any recordkeeping requirements for the respondent? The APD identifies that there is no recordkeeping requirement for the respondent if it does not receive an allocation of Federal power. It also identifies that applicants who receive an allocation of Federal power must retain the records for 3 years. G. Does the proposed collection inform the public of the information they need to exercise scrutiny of the agency collecting information (the reasons the proposed information is collected, the way it is used, an estimate of the burden, whether the response is voluntary, required to obtain a benefit, or mandatory and a statement that no person is required to respond unless a valid OMB control number is displayed)? If an entity desires a Federal power allocation from Western, Western needs certain information to determine whether the entity is eligible to receive power. Western has a limited amount of power available. Western uses its discretion in allocating power. In order to use its discretion in allocating power, Western will use the information collected on the application. Western will not accept incomplete applications. Western will work with Native American Tribes and other entities who may need assistance in filling out the application. No person is required to submit any information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. No person is required to submit any information unless they desire a Federal power allocation. H. Is the proposed collection developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information collected? Western's power marketing offices will administer and evaluate the applications. Use and management of the collected information has been factored into these offices functions and resource requirements. Historically, Western has requested the same relative information from applicants in past marketing plan initiatives and effectively utilized Western resources to utilize and manage the information in its determinations. The power marketing offices will make a recommendation to Western's Administrator on which applicant(s) should be awarded a Federal power allocation based on the information contained in the APD. Western's Administrator shall use his discretion in the final power allocations. The procedure and process for the allocation of power shall be the subject matter of a separate notice and is outside the scope of this process. I. Does the proposed collection use effective and efficient statistical survey methods? Since the proposed information collected is used to determine whether an applicant receives an allocation of Federal power, this section is inapplicable. J. Does the proposed collection use information technology to the maximum extent practicable to reduce the burden and to improve data quality, agency efficiency, and responsiveness to the public? The APD will be accessible for downloading via Western's Web site. Western will accept electronic-mail submission of the APD, as well as submission via fax or regular mail. Applicants cannot enter the information on Western's Web site. VI. Invitation for Comments Western invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that Western is developing for submission to OMB pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on:
(1)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(2)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: January 3, 2008. Timothy J. Meeks, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8-1504 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0179; FRL-8348-2] Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Amendment Application AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of an application 264-EUP-140 from Bayer CropScience requesting to amend and extend the existing experimental use permit
(EUP)for the *Bacillus thuringiensis* Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in event T303-3 and T304-40 cotton plants. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0179, by one of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • *Mail* : Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP)Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. • *Delivery* : OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. *Instructions* : Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0179. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website 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 regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the 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. *Docket* : All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov* , select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at *http://www.regulations.gov* , or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is
(703)305-5805. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Greenway, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)308-8263; e-mail address: *greenway.denise@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, however, be of interest to those persons who are interested in agricultural biotechnology or may be required to conduct testing of pesticidal substances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. *Submitting CBI* . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. *Tips for preparing your comments* . When submitting comments, remember to: i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, **Federal Register** date and page number). ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives. vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. Background Bayer CropScience has requested an amendment and extension of EUP 264-EUP-140, which was first granted by EPA on February 7, 2006 and published in the **Federal Register** on July 19, 2006 (71 FR 41020) (FRL-8060-6). On March 8, 2007 this EUP was amended and published in the **Federal Register** on June 20, 2007 (72 FR 34009) (FRL-8133-5). Under the existing EUP, plantings are permitted through May 1, 2008. Bayer CropScience is now proposing to extend the experimental program until January 31, 2009 and to amend it by conducting testing with up to 0.018 pounds of Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in events T303-3 and T304-40 on 88.5 acres (out of 297 total acres) planted to Cry1Ab-containing cotton. The Cry1Ab protein is effective in controlling lepidopteran larvae such as bollworm ( *Helicoverpa zea* ) and tobacco budworm ( *Heliothis virescens* ), which are common pests of cotton. The proposed program will be carried out in the States of Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Puerto Rico. The proposed experimental program includes insect efficacy trials, and the evaluation of herbicide efficacy, agronomic performance, and breeding lines. Also proposed is the production of seed blocks to evaluate seed production, dissemination, and dormancy, and for harvest for future experimental field trial plantings. III. What Action is the Agency Taking? Following the review of the Bayer CropScience application and any comments and data received in response to this notice, EPA will decide whether to issue or deny the EUP amendment/extension request for this EUP program, and if issued, the conditions under which it is to be conducted. Any amendment/extension of this EUP will be announced in the **Federal Register** . IV. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action? The specific legal authority for EPA to take this action is under FIFRA section 5. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: January 17, 2008. W. Michael McDavit, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E8-1412 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-8522-7] Local Government Advisory Committee Notice of Charter Renewal AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal. The Charter for the Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee
(LGAC)will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Section 9(c). The purpose of the LGAC is to provide advice and recommendations to EPA's Administrator on ways to improve its partnership with Local Governments and provide more efficient and effective environmental protection. It is determined that the LGAC is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be directed to Frances Eargle, Designated Federal Officer, LGAC, U.S. EPA (mail code 1301A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, or *eargle.frances@epa.gov.* Dated: January 20, 2008 Christopher P. Bliley, Associate Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. [FR Doc. 08-402 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am]
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U.S. Code
- Officials dealing in securities§ 825d
- Repealed. Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 212, 49 Stat. 847§ 791
- Short title§ 791a
- Projects not affecting navigable waters; necessity for Federal license, permit or right-of-way; unauthorized activities§ 817
- Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272§ 470f
- Purposes§ 3501
- New projects; sale of water and electric power; lease of power privileges§ 485h
- Transfers from Department of the Interior§ 7152
- Public information collection activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation§ 3507
- Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings§ 552
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- Complaints (Rule 206).§ 385.206
- Content of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 203).§ 385.203
- Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).§ 385.211
- Filings and Other Submissions.§ 385.2001
- 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
- Notice of application and notice of schedule for environmental review.§ 157.9
- Intervention (Rule 214).§ 385.214
- Interventions and protests.§ 157.10
- Service (Rule 2010).§ 385.2010
- Post-review discoveries.§ 800.13
- Notice procedure.§ 157.205
- Rules governing off-the-record communications (Rule 2201).§ 385.2201
- New customer eligibility.§ 905.35
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- 16 USC 791a-825r
- 15 USC 717-717w
- 15 USC 3301-3432
- 16 USC 2601-2645
- 43 USC 1301-1356
- Pub. L. 109-58
- 119 Stat. 594
- Pub. L. 95-473
- 44 USC 3501-3520
- 18 CFR 385
- 36 CFR 800
- 18 CFR 285.2001(a)(1)(iii)
- 18 CFR 34
- 40 CFR 1501.6
- 49 CFR 192.611
- 49 CFR 192.5(b)(4)
- 19 Stat. 377
- 53 Stat. 1187
- 50 Stat. 844
- 40 CFR 172.11(a)
- 40 CFR 2
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