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BILLING CODE 6820-KF-M DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-36-000] Chestnut Ridge Storage L.P.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Junction Natural Gas Storage Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues January 28, 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 Junction Natural Gas Storage Project involving construction and operation of natural gas storage and pipeline header facilities by Chestnut Ridge Storage L.P. (Chestnut Ridge) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Preston and Monongolia Counties, West Virginia. 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 29, 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 Chestnut Ridge proposes to convert an existing, depleted natural gas production field—the West Summit Field, which extends from Fayette County, Pennsylvania into Preston and Monongolia Counties, West Virginia—into a high deliverability, multi-cycle gas storage facility with up to 25 billion cubic feet of working gas capacity and up to 500,000 dekatherms per day of injection and withdrawal capacity. Proposed construction would include: • Recompletion/drilling of up to 26 injection/withdrawal wells and up to 11 observation wells; • Construction of approximately 17 miles of gathering laterals from the individual wells to a new compressor station; • Construction of an approximate 25,000 horsepower compressor station; • Construction of a 1,900 foot 24-inch pipeline header connecting to a Columbia Gas pipeline; • Construction of a 21.5-mile 24-inch pipeline header connecting to the Dominion Transmission, Inc./Texas Eastern interstate pipeline; and • Construction of appurtenant facilities consisting of tap valves, pig launcher and receivers, meter and regulator stations, separation and control systems, and access roads. 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 Chestnut Ridge. Land Requirements for Construction The project would affect approximately 545 acres, 251 acres of which would be permanently converted for project use. Additionally, Chestnut Ridge is in the process of acquiring storage rights for an additional 2,000 foot buffer zone surrounding the currently defined boundaries of the West Summit Field. Construction of pipeline facilities would affect approximately 415 acres, with 197 acres required for operation, 98.5 percent of which would permanently convert forested lands for project use. For its aboveground facilities—the wells sites, the compressor station, appurtenant facilities, and access roads—130 acres would be affected during construction and 53.7 acres during operation, 58 percent of which would permanently convert forested lands for project use. 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 Chestnut Ridge'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. • Land use and visual quality. • Cultural resources. • Vegetation and wildlife (including threatened and endangered species). • Air quality and noise. • Reliability and safety. 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 received and 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 and 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 3, PJ-11.3; • Reference Docket No. CP08-36-000; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before February 29, 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.” As described above, we may publish and distribute the EA for comment. If you are interested in receiving an EA for review and/or comment, please return the Environmental Mailing List Form (Appendix 3). If you do not return the Environmental Mailing List Form, 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, 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. E8-1924 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP07-191-001] Port Dolphin Energy LLC; Notice of Amendment January 28, 2008. Take notice that on January 18, 2008, Port Dolphin Energy LLC (Port Dolphin), 400 North Tampa Street, Suite 1050, Tampa, Florida 33602, filed in Docket No. CP07-191-001 to amend its application, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157, Subpart A of the Commission's regulations, filed April 25, 2007 in Docket No. CP07-191-000 in order to reroute its proposed pipeline. Specifically, Port Dolphin now proposes to:
(1)To construct, install, own, operate, and maintain a single-use, 3.93-mile natural gas pipeline and related facilities necessary to provide transportation from the proposed Port Dolphin Project, a deepwater port offshore of Tampa Bay, Florida, to interconnections with Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) and TECO Energy, Inc. (TECO), with applicable waivers. The application 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, call
(866)208-3767 or TYY,
(202)502-8659. The Port Dolphin Pipeline will be a proprietary, single-use pipeline which will be dedicated solely to transporting re-gasified LNG from the Port Dolphin Project with a capacity up to 1,200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d). Port Dolphin states that it will operate the Port Dolphin port as a proprietary LNG receiving and re-gasification facility pursuant to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974. Accordingly, Port Dolphin filed an application to construct and operate the offshore portions of the Port Dolphin project with the Maritimes Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG)on March 29, 2007, as amended on December 7, 2007. The USCG will serve as the lead agency responsible for developing and issuing an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)for both the deepwater port and the associated onshore pipeline and related facilities referenced in this Notice. The FERC will act as a cooperating agency in developing the EIS. The filing of the final EIS in the Commission's public record for this proceeding 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 final EIS. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to German Castro, Port Dolphin Energy LLC, 400 North Tampa Street, Suite 1050, Tampa, Florida 33602, phone
(813)514-1398. 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. The Commission may issue a preliminary determination on non-environmental issues prior to the completion of its review of the environmental aspects of the project. This preliminary determination typically considers such issues as the need for the project and its economic effect on existing customers of the applicant, on other pipelines in the area, and on landowners and communities. For example, the Commission considers the extent to which the applicant may need to exercise eminent domain to obtain rights-of-way for the proposed project and balances that against the non-environmental benefits to be provided by the project. Therefore, if a person has comments on community and landowner impacts from this proposal, it is important either to file comments or to intervene as early in the process as possible. 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. 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 19, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1929 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER07-1199-001] Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm, LLC; Notice of Filing January 28, 2008. Take notice that on January 17, 2008, Airtricity Munnsville Wind Farm, LLC, tendered for filing revised market-based rate tariff sheets in response to a request for reformatting. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov.* Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 7, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1926 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Filing January 28, 2008. Docket Nos. Bangor Hydro-Electric Company ER99-1522-004 Emera Energy Services, Inc ER02-723-003 Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 1, Inc ER04-359-002 Emera Energy U.S. Subsidiary No. 2, Inc ER06-796-002 Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 1 LLC ER07-553-001 Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 2 LLC ER07-554-001 Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 3 LLC ER07-555-001 Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 4 LLC ER07-556-001 Emera Energy Services Subsidiary No. 5 LLC ER07-557-001 Take notice that on January 17, 2008, the above-referenced proceedings, Emera Entities, submitted for filing, an Updated Market Power Analysis and revision to each of the market-based rate tariffs of their January 14, 2008 filing. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail F *ERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 14, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1927 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. QF08-375-000] Town of Tarboro, NC at Spongex LLC, Tarboro, NC; Notice of Filing January 28, 2008. Take notice that on January 17, 2008, the Town of Tarboro, NC filed with the Commission a notice of self-certification of a facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility. This qualifying cogeneration facility consists of a 2000 kW packaged diesel engine generator set operating on #2 fuel oil. The package is set on a concrete pad. The system includes all necessary switchgear and controls. The electricity is generated at 480 V, 3 phase, 60 Hz. The facility is located at Anaconda Road in Tarboro, NC. This qualifying facility interconnects with the Town of Tarboro's electric distribution system. The facility will provide standby power and occasionally supplementary power to Spongex LLC. A notice of self-certification does not institute a proceeding regarding qualifying facility status; a notice of self-certification provides notice that the entity making filing has determined the facility meets the applicable criteria to be a qualifying facility. Any person seeking to challenge such qualifying facility status may do so by filing a motion pursuant to 18 CFR 292.207(d)(iii). This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov,* using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov,* or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1923 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR08-13-000] Houston Pipe Line Company, L.P.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval January 28, 2008. Take notice that on January 22, 2008, Houston Pipe Line Company, L.P. (HPL), filed a petition for approval of rates for transportation service, pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations. Commencing January 22, 2008, HPL requests that the Commission approve a maximum interruptible transportation rate of $0.3980 per MMBtu and a maximum fuel retention cap that varies by zone from 0.01 percent to 0.83 percent. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at *http://www.ferc.gov* . Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at *http://www.ferc.gov* , using the “eLibrary” link and is available for review in the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an “eSubscription” link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail *FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov* , or call
(866)208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202)502-8659. *Comment Date:* 5 p.m. Eastern Time Monday, February 11, 2008. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-1928 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP08-53-000] Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization January 28, 2008. Take notice that on January 15, 2008, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., (Southern Star), 4700 State Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP08-53-000, 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 replace a 5.7 mile section of the 12-inch diameter XT pipeline by constructing approximately 5.7 miles of 20-inch diameter pipeline, located in Johnson County, Missouri, 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 TYY,
(202)502-8659. Southern Star states that the proposed 20-inch replacement will be constructed beginning at the end of an existing 20-inch loop pipeline and continuing in an eastward direction for approximately 5.7 miles. Southern Star asserts that after the proposed construction is completed, approximately 5.7 miles of the 12-inch XT pipeline will be abandoned either in place or by reclaim. Southern Star estimates the cost of construction to be $7,389,273. Southern Star declares that the replacement pipeline will improve reliability and offer flexibility on its system. Southern Star states that the replacement does not provide any additional firm capacity upstream. Any questions regarding the application should be directed to David N. Roberts, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 4700 State Highway 56, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, call
(270)852-4654. 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. E8-1925 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-85-25-1] Establishment of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee. SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, we are giving notice that EPA is establishing the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide advice to the Administrator of EPA on environmental issues and programs that impact, or are of concern to, farms, ranches, and rural communities. The FRRCC is a part of EPA's efforts to expand cooperative working relationships with the agriculture industry and others who are interested in agriculture issues and to achieve greater progress in environmental protection. The major objectives will be to provide advice and recommendations on: Impacts of Agency agriculture-related programs, policies, and regulations regarding climate change and renewable energy; identification and development of a comprehensive environmental strategy for livestock operations; and development of a constructive approach or framework to address areas of common interest between sustainable agriculture and protection of the environment. Topics covered may include issues relating to water, air and radiation, solid waste and emergency response, pesticides and toxics, enforcement and compliance assistance, and research and development. EPA has determined that this federal advisory committee is in the public interest and will assist the Agency in performing its duties and responsibilities. Copies of the FRRCC's charter will be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Kaiser, Special Assistant for Agricultural Policy, US Environmental Protection Agency (2415B Ariel Rios North), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, E-mail address: *Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov* , Telephone number:
(202)564-7273. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FRRCC will be composed of approximately thirty
(30)members who will serve as Regular Government Employees
(RGEs)or as Representative members. The FRRCC expects to meet approximately two
(2)times a year, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Meetings will be held in Washington, DC, and the EPA regions. The FRRCC will be examined annually and will exist until the EPA determines that the FRRCC is no longer needed. The charter will be in effect for two years from the date it is filed with Congress. After the initial two-year period, the charter may be renewed as authorized in accordance with section 14 of FACA (5 U.S.C. App. 2 section 14). *Membership:* Nominations for membership on the FRRCC were solicited from the public through the **Federal Register** and from other sources. In selecting members, EPA will consider candidates from farm groups, conservation and environmental groups, agricultural processors and retailers, academia, citizen's groups, and state, local, and tribal governments, will consider the differing perspectives and the collective breadth of experience needed to address the Agency's charge. Because of the nature of the issues to be discussed, it is the intent of the Agency for the FRRCC to have a majority of members who are actively engaged in farming or ranching. USDA and other Federal agencies, as appropriate, will be invited to nominate members to serve as RGEs. Dated: January 17, 2008. Jon Scholl, Counselor to the Administrator for Agricultural Policy. [FR Doc. 08-477 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am]
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