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International Energy Agency Meetings

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A meeting involving members of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy Agency (IEA) will take place on June 2325, 2008, at the headquarters of the IEA in Paris, France, in connection with the IEA's Emergency Disruption Simulation Exercise (ERE4); and on June 25, 2008, a meeting of the IAB will be held in connection with a meeting of the IEA's Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ).

Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines (beverage vending machines), for which DOE determines that energy conservation standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. DOE is publishing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) to: (1) Announce that it is considering establishment of energy conservation standards for beverage vending machines; and (2) announce a public meeting to receive comments on a variety of related issues.

Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application and Applicant- Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions to

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and applicantprepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.

a. Type of Application: New Major License.

b. Project No.: P2146111.

c. Date filed: July 28, 2005.

d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company.

e. Name of Project: Coosa River Hydroelectric Project, which includes the Weiss, H. Neely Henry, Logan Martin, Lay and Bouldin developments, the Mitchell Hydroelectric Project (P82), and the Jordan Hydroelectric Project (P618). Alabama Power Company (Alabama Power) has requested that Project Nos. 2146, 82, and 618 be consolidated into one project. We are processing these three projects under Project No. 2146111.

f. Location: On the Coosa River, in the states of Alabama and Georgia. The Logan Martin development affects less than an acre of federal lands, the Lay development affects 133.5 acres of federal lands, the Mitchell Project affects 127.3 ac

Ameren/UE; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 9, 2008.

a. Type of Application: Nonproject use of project lands and waters.

b. Project Number: P459220.

c. Date Filed: May 23, 2008.

d. Applicant: Ameren/UE.

e. Name of Project: Osage Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: The project is located at Topsider Bar near mile marker 18.8+0.5 of the Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, in Camden County, Missouri.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r) and 799 and 801.

h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeff Green, Shoreline Supervisor, Ameren/ UE, P.O. Box 993, Lake Ozark, MO 65049, (573) 3659214.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Christopher Yeakel at (202) 5028132, or email address:
christopher.yeakel@ferc.gov.

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: July 11, 2008.

k. Description of Request: The application filed on May 23, 2008, requests approval to permit the construction of a new boat dock and afte

Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Application for Non-Project Use of Project Lands and Soliciting Comments,

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 9, 2008.

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: NonProject Use of Project Lands and Waters.

b. Project No: 2210173.

c. Date Filed: May 20, 2008.

d. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company.

e. Name of Project: Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project.

f. Location: The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a825r.

h. Applicant Contact: Elizabeth B. Parcell, Environmental Coordinator I, Appalachian Power Company, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, Virginia 240222121 (703) 9852348.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Shana High, Telephone (202) 5028674, and email:
Shana.High@ferc.gov.

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: July 11, 2008.

International Paper Company and RSFC Land Management, LLC; Notice of Application

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 9, 2008.

Take notice that on June 2, 2008, International Paper Company (IP), 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197 and RSFC Land Management, LLC RSFC, 10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 710, Los Angeles, CA 90024, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission an abbreviated joint application, pursuant to sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as amended, and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations. In this joint application, IP requests Commission authorization to abandon by sale to RSFC approximately 17.83 miles of 6 \5/8\inchdiameter pipeline running from Tensas parish, Louisiana to Natchez, Mississippi, 1,000 feet of 6inchdiameter pipeline, a 200 horsepower compressor station and appurtenant facilities. Accordingly, RSFC requests Commission authorization to acquire these facilities from IP. RSFC also requests a blanket certificate under Part 157 of the Commission's regulations as well as various waivers under Parts 154, 201, 260, and 284 all as more fully set forth

SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C.; Notice of Application for Amendment

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

Take notice that on May 29, 2008, SG Resources Mississippi, L.L.C. (SGRM), 28420 Hardy Toll Road North, Suite 125, Spring, Texas 77373, filed an application in Docket No. CP02229004, pursuant to section 7 of the Natural Gas Act for an order authorizing its Supplemental Expansion Project, an amendment to its certificate issued in Docket No. CP02229000 on October 10, 2002 and amended in Docket No. CP02229002 on January 24, 2007.

SGRM seeks authorization to (i) increase the working gas capacity of each of the three previously authorized Southern Pines Energy Center storage caverns from 8 Bcf to 10 Bcf; (ii) develop a fourth 12.8 Bcf cavern; (iii) construct, own and operate two additional brine disposal wells; (iv) construct, own, operate, and maintain a 24inch pipeline loop of the existing Destin Lateral; (V) install an interconnect pipeline that will connect the Destin Lateral Loop to the Destin Pipeline Company, LLP and Southeast Supply Header, LLC meter stations; (vi) inst

Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC, BP Energy Company, Delta Energy, LLC, Direct Energy, Hess Corporation, Honda of America

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 9, 2008.

Take notice that on June 6, 2008, pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. 717c, Part 154 of the Commission's Regulations, Subpart G of Part 284 of the Commission Regulations, specifically sections 284.222(g) and 284.222(h), and Rule 206 of the Rules and Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206, Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC, BP Energy Company, Delta Energy, LLC, Direct Energy, Hess Corporation, Honda of America Mfg., Inc., Interstate Gas Supply, Inc., National Energy Marketers Association, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and Sequent Energy Management, L.P. (Complainants) filed a formal complaint against Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Respondent), requesting the Commission to direct the Respondent to cease and desist from implementing unilaterally substantial changes to its current primary delivery points under currently effective contracts and new services, though actions that are not authorized under its tariff and are contrary to law.

The Complain

Bradwood Landing, LLC; NorthernStar Energy, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared this final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the construction and operation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal proposed by Bradwood Landing, LLC, and the associated natural gas sendout pipeline proposed by NorthernStar Energy, LLC (collectively referred to hereafter as NorthernStar) in the abovereferenced dockets. The Bradwood Landing LNG Project facilities would be located in Clatsop and Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Cowlitz County, Washington.

The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), and the U.S. Department of Transportation are cooperating agencies for the development of the EIS. A cooperating agency has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to potential environmental impacts associated with th

TransColorado Gas Transmission Company; Amended Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

As previously noticed on March 18, 2008, and amended herein, the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will discuss the potential environmental impacts of TransColorado Gas Transmission Company's (TransColorado) relocation of previously authorized, but uninstalled, natural gas transmission system facilities in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The proposed TransColoradoMeeker Compressor Station site replaces TransColorado's previouslyfiled site referred to as the Love Ranch Compressor Station. The EA will be used by the Commission in its decisionmaking 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 amended project. Your input will help determine which issues need to be evaluated in the EA. Please note that the scoping

PJM RTO Filers et al; Notice of Filing and Setting Forth Timeline

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade Docket No. ER993151008.
LLC.
Public Service Electric and Docket No. ER97837007.
Gas Company.
PSEG Power Connecticut LLC... Docket No. ER03327002.
PSEG Fossil LLC.............. Docket No. ER08447000.
PSEG Nuclear LLC............. Docket No. ER08448000.
Allegheny Power.............. Docket No. ER981466005.
Allegheny Energy Supply Docket No. ER00814006.
Company, LLC.
Green Valley Hydro, LLC...... Docket No. ER002924006.
Buchanan Generation, LLC..... Docket No. ER021638005.
PPL Electric Utilities Docket No. ER001712008.
Corporation,.
Lower Mount Bethel Energy, Docket No. ER022408003.
LLC.
PPL Brunner Island, LLC...... Docket No. ER00744006.
PPL Holtwood, LLC............ Docket No. ER00744006.
PPL Marlins Creek, LLC....... Docket No. ER00744006.
PPL Montour, LLC............. Docket No. ER00744006.
PPL Susquehanna, LLC......... Docket No. ER00744006.
PPL University Park, LLC..... Docket No. ER021327005.
PPL EnergyPlus, LLC.........

Beaver Ridge Wind, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

Beaver Ridge Wind, LLC (Beaver Ridge) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an
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accompanying tariff. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services at marketbased rates. Beaver Ridge also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Beaver Ridge requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Beaver Ridge.

On June 6, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentWest, 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 assumpti

Luna Energy Investments LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

Luna Energy Investments LLC (Luna Energy) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at marketbased rates. Luna Energy also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Luna Energy requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Luna Energy.

Valencia Power, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

Valencia Power, LLC (Valencia Power) filed an application for marketbased rate authority, with an accompanying rate schedule. The proposed marketbased rate schedule provides for the sale of energy and capacity at marketbased rates. Valencia Power also requested waivers of various Commission regulations. In particular, Valencia Power requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR Part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Valencia Power.

On June 6, 2008, pursuant to delegated authority, the Director, Division of Tariffs and Market DevelopmentWest, granted the requests for blanket approval under Part 34 (Director's Order). The Director's Order also stated that the Commission
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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

Eugene Water and Electric Board; Notice of Meeting To Discuss Additional Information Responses

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2008.

a. Type of Application: New Major License.

b. Project No.: 2242078.

c. Date Filed: November 24, 2006.

d. Applicant: Eugene Water and Electric Board.

e. Name of Project: CarmenSmith Hydroelectric Project.

f. Location: On the McKenzie River in Lane and Linn Counties, near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The project occupies approximately 560 acres of the Willamette National Forest.

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)825(r).

h. Applicant Contact: Randy L. Berggren, General Manager, Eugene Water and Electric Board, 500 East 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 10148, Eugene, OR 97440, (541) 4842411.

i. Date and Time of Meeting: June 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. EST.

j. Place: This meeting will primarily occur via conference call; however, it is possible to participate in person at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) located in Washington, D.C. See item n. below for obtaining instructions on how to participate in the meeting.

k. FERC Contact: Bob E