The Federal Register

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 7741 of December 4, 2003

To Provide for the Termination of Action Taken With Regard to Imports of Certain Steel Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
1. Proclamation 7529 of March 5, 2002, implemented actions (safeguard measures) of a type described in section 203(a)(3)(A) and (B) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3)(A) and (B)) (the ``Trade Act''), with respect to imports of certain flat steel (consisting of slabs, plate, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, and coated steel), hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar, rebar, certain welded tubular products, carbon and alloy fittings, stainless steel bar, stainless steel rod, tin mill products, and stainless steel wire, as defined in paragraph 7 of Proclamation 7529 (collectively, ``certain steel products'').
2. In Proclamation 7529 and Proclamation 7576 of July 3, 2002, I authorized the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to further consider any request for exclusion of a particular product and upon finding that a particular product should be excluded, to modify the provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) created by the Annex to Proclamation 7529 to exclude such particular product from the pertinent safeguard measure established in Proclamation 7529. Pursuant to that authorization, the USTR published four notices of exclusions of products from the safeguard measures in the Federal Register at 67 Fed. Reg. 16484 (April 5, 2002), 67 Fed. Reg. 46221 (July 12, 2002), 67 Fed. Reg. 56182 (August 30, 2002), and 68 Fed. Reg. 15494 (March 31, 2003). The USTR also published notice in the Federal Register of technical corrections to that Annex.
3. In a Memorandum of March 5, 2002 (67 Fed. Reg. 10593), pursuant to section 203(a)(3)(I) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3)(I)), I instructed the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce to establish a system of import licensing to facilitate the monitoring of imports of certain steel products. To provide for efficient and fair administration of this action, pursuant to section 203(g) of the Trade Act, I instructed the Secretary of Commerce to publish regulations in the Federal Register establishing such a system of import licensing (the ``Licensing System''). Those regulations were published on December 31, 2002, at 67 Fed. Reg. 79845.
4. Section 204(a) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(a)) requires the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to monitor developments with respect to the domestic industry while action taken under section 203 remains in effect. If the initial period of a safeguard action exceeds 3 years, then the ITC must submit to the President a report on the results of such monitoring not later than the date that is the mid- point of the initial period of the safeguard action. The ITC report in Investigation Number TA-204-9 was submitted on September 19, 2003.
5. Section 204(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(b)(1)(A)) authorizes the President to reduce, modify, or terminate a safeguard action if, after taking into account any report or advice submitted by the ITC and after seeking the advice of the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Labor, he determines that changed circumstances warrant such reduction, modification, or termination. The President's determination may be made, inter alia,
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on the basis that the effectiveness of the action taken under section 203 has been impaired by changed economic circumstances.
6. In view of the information provided in the ITC report, and having sought advice from the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Labor, I determine that the effectiveness of the actions taken under section 203(a)(3)(A) and (B) of the Trade Act with respect to imports of certain steel products and the exclusions from and technical corrections to the coverage of Proclamation 7529 has been impaired by changed economic circumstances. Accordingly, I have determined, pursuant to section 204(b)(1)(A)(ii), that termination of the actions taken under section 203(a)(3)(A) and (B) set forth in Proclamation 7529 taken with respect to certain steel imports is warranted. The action taken under section 203(a)(3)(I) set forth in the Memorandum of March 5, 2002, requiring the licensing and monitoring of imports of certain steel products remains in effect and shall not terminate until the earlier of March 21, 2005, or such time as the Secretary of Commerce establishes a replacement program. 7. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including, but not limited to sections 204 and 604 of the Trade Act and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do proclaim that: (1) The HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation.
(2) The United States Trade Representative is authorized, upon his determination that the Secretary of Commerce has established a replacement program pursuant to paragraph 6 of this proclamation, to terminate the action under section 203(a)(3)(I) of the Trade Act set forth in the Memorandum of March 5, 2002, and the Licensing System and to publish notice of this determination and action in the Federal Register. (3) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(4) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m., eastern standard time, December 5, 2003.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth. (Presidential Sig.)B
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Revisions to the Voluntary Protection Programs To Provide Safe and Healthful Working Conditions

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, wishing to revise the benchmark injury and illness rates used within its Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), published proposed changes and requested comments from the public (Federal Register notice 68 FR 44181, July 25, 2003). The Agency now publishes a discussion of those comments and its final VPP revisions. The revisions change the way OSHA uses Bureau of Labor Statistics industry injury and illness rates to determine whether VPP applicants and participants meet the rate requirements for the VPP Star Program. The revisions also apply to construction applicants' qualification for the Merit Program. No other VPP requirements are changed. Participants will continue to undergo rigorous OSHA assessment to ensure that only worksites with excellent, effective safety and health management systems qualify for VPP Star.

RIN: 1004-AD42

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes amending its regulations concerning how BLM administers livestock grazing on public lands. The proposed changes would: improve BLM's daytoday grazing management efficiency; ensure BLM documents its considerations of the social, cultural, environmental, and economic consequences of grazing changes; provide that changes in grazing use be phasedin under certain circumstances; allow BLM to share title with permittees and lessees to range improvements in certain circumstances; make clear how BLM will authorize grazing if a BLM decision affecting a grazing permit is stayed pending administrative appeal consistent with court rulings; remove provisions in the present regulations concerning conservation use grazing permits; ensure adequate time for developing and successfully implementing an appropriate management action when BLM finds that current grazing management does not meet standards and guidelines for rangeland health, and that authorized grazing is a

Request for Comments Concerning Compliance With Telecommunications Trade Agreements

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 1377 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C. 3106) (``section 1377''), the Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is reviewing, and requests comments on: the operation and effectiveness of and the implementation of and compliance with the World Trade Organization (``WTO'') Basic Telecommunications Agreement; other WTO agreements affecting market opportunities for telecommunications products and services of the United States; the telecommunications provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (``NAFTA''); Chile and
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Singapore Free Trade Agreements; and, other telecommunications trade agreements. The USTR will conclude the review on March 31, 2004.

AGENCY: Tennessee Valley Authority.

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). The Tennessee Valley Authority is soliciting public comments on this proposed collection as provided by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). Requests for information, including copies of the information collection proposed and supporting documentation, should be directed to the Agency Clearance Officer: Alice D. Witt, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street (EB 5B), Chattanooga, TN 374022801; (423) 7516832. (SC: 000YZ1N) Comments should be sent to the Agency Clearance Officer no later than February 6, 2004.

Union Pacific Railroad Company--Trackage Rights Exemption--The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Board, under 49 U.S.C. 10502, revokes the class exemption as it pertains to the trackage rights described in STB Finance Docket No. 34417 to permit the trackage rights to expire on October 15, 2004, in accordance with the agreement of the parties.\1\
\1\ On October 14, 2003, UP concurrently filed a verified notice of exemption under the Board's class exemption procedures at 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(7). The notice covered the agreement by BNSF to grant temporary local trackage rights to UP over a BNSF line of railroad between milepost 114.5 and milepost 117.0 near Endicott, NE, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. UP submits that the trackage rights are only temporary rights, but, because they are ``local'' rather than ``overhead'' rights, they do not qualify for the Board's new class exemption for temporary trackage rights at 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8). See Union Pacific Railroad CompanyTrackage Rights ExemptionThe Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, STB Finance Docket No. 34417 (STB s

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0051 and 1029- 0120

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collection of information for two forms: technical training program nominations for nonFederal personnel form (OSM 105), and for 30 CFR part 840, Permanent Program Inspection and Enforcement Procedures.The collection described below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The information collection request describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden and cost.

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0115, 1029- 0116 and 1029-0117

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing that the information collection requests for 30 CFR part 773 (Requirements for permits and permit processing), part 774 (Revision; Renewal; and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights), and part 778 (Permit ApplicationsMinimum Requirements for Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related Information) have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and reauthorization. The information collection packages were previously approved and assigned clearance numbers 10290115 for 30 CFR part 773, 10290116 for 30 CFR part 774, and 10290117 for 30 CFR part 778. This notice describes the nature of the information collection activities and the expected burdens.

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change by the

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 19, 2003, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the Phlx. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons, and granting accelerated approval to the proposal for a pilot period of one year. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Phlx proposes to extend, for a oneyear period, its Pilot program concerning AUTOX, whereby AUTOX is disengaged for a period of 30 seconds after the number of contracts automatically executed in a given class of opti

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Granting Partial Approval of a Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

I. Introduction

On July 14, 2003, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (``PCX'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, PCX Equities, Inc. (``PCXE''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities [[Page 68441]]
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend its Corporate Governance and Disclosure Policies. The proposed rule change, among other things, would require each issuer listed on the PCX to establish an independent audit committee and to comply with the standards for audit committees mandated by section 10A(m) of the Act \3\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder.\4\ The proposed rule change also includes provisions relating to board independence and independent committees, codes of conduct, and other corporate governance issues. On October 14, 2003, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposal.\5\ On October 31, 2003, the proposed rule change, as modif

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change by the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

On August 29, 2002, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to introduce into its rules ``Crossing Session III'' for the execution of guaranteed price coupled orders by member organizations to fill the balance of customer orders at a price that was guaranteed to a customer prior to the close of the Exchange's 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. trading session. On August 14, 2003, the NYSE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change.\3\ On October 8, 2003, the NYSE filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.\4\ Amendment No. 1 would adopt a new Rule 907 to add a ``Crossing Session IV'' whereby an unfilled balance of an order may be filled at a price such that the entire order is filled at no worse price than the Volume Weighted Average Price (``VWAP'') for the s

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Granting Partial Approval of Proposed Rule Change and Notice of Filing and Order

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

I. Introduction

On July 28, 2003, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (``CHX'' or ``Exchange''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend certain provisions of its rules relating to the governance of issuers that list securities on the CHX.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).

\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.

The proposed rule change, among other things, would require each issuer listed on the CHX to establish an independent audit committee and to comply with the standards for audit committees mandated by Section 10A(m) of the Act \3\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder.\4\ The proposal also would amend the CHX's Tier I and Tier II listing standards to enhance its requirements relating to the roles and responsibilities of independent directors and independent board committees, including audit committees, nominating commit

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto by the Chicago

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\
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notice is hereby given that on August 1, 2003, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Incorporated (``CHX'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange submitted an amendment to the proposed rule change on November 6, 2003.\3\ The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ See letter from Kathleen M. Boege, Associate General Counsel, CHX, to Nancy J. Sanow, Assistant Director, Division of Market Regulation, Commission, dated November 4, 2003, replacing Form 19b4 in its entirety (``Amendment No. 1''). In Amendment No. 1, the CHX expands upon the purpose

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change by the American Stock Exchange LLC and

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

I. Introduction

On June 23, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend sections 101, 110, 120, 121, 401, 402, 610 and 1009 of the Amex Company Guide, and adopt new sections 801 through 808 of the Amex Company Guide to enhance the corporate governance requirements applicable to listed companies. The proposed rule change, among other things, would require each issuer listed on the Amex to comply with the standards for audit committees mandated by section 10A(m) of the Act \3\ and Rule 10A3 thereunder.\4\ The proposed rule change also includes provisions relating to board independence and independent committees, codes of conduct, and other corporate governance issues. On September 9, 2003, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule ch

The Vanguard Group, Inc., et al.; Notice of Application

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Summary of Application: Applicants request an order to amend the Original VIPERs Order. The requested order would permit additional registered investment companies, and their series, to rely on the Original VIPERs Order, and modify certain terms and conditions of the Original VIPERs Order.
\1\ Vanguard Index Funds, et al., Investment Company Act Rel. Nos. 24680 (Oct. 6, 2000) (notice) and 24789 (Dec. 12, 2000) (order) (``Original VIPERs Order'').

Applicants: The Vanguard Group, Inc. (``VGI''), Vanguard Index Funds (``Index Trust''), Vanguard Specialized Funds (``Specialized Trust''), Vanguard World Fund (``World Trust''), and Vanguard Marketing Corporation (``VMC'').

Filing Dates: The application was filed on December 13, 2002, and amended on October 30, 2003. Applicants have agreed to file an amendment during the notice period, the substance of which is reflected in this notice.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the C

Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

___________________________________________________________________ Title 3--
The President
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Executive Order 13319 of December 3, 2003

Amendment to Executive Order 13183, Establishment of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 13183 of December 23, 2000, as amended, is further amended as follows:
(1) Section 2 is amended by deleting the second and third sentences, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``It shall be composed of designees of each member of the President's Cabinet and the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director for Intergovernmental Affairs. The Task Force shall be co- chaired by the Attorney General's designee and the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director for Intergovernmental Affairs.''
(2) By deleting section 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ``Sec. 4. Report. The Task Force shall report on its actions to the President as needed, but no less frequently than once every 2 years, on progress made in the determination of Puerto Rico's ultimate status.''
(Presidential Sig.)B
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 3, 2003.
[FR Doc. 03-30513
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Expansion of Recognition

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the Agency's final decision to approve an expansion of its recognition of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional 19 test standards.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 3; Exemption

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

1.0 Background

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee) is the holder of Facility Operating License No. DPR64 which authorizes operation of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 3 (IP3). The license provides, among other things, that the facility is subject to all rules, regulations, and orders of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) now or hereafter in effect.

The facility consists of a pressurizedwater reactor located in Westchester County in the State of New York.

2.0 Request/Action

Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), part 50, requires that reactor coolant system (RCS)
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pressuretemperature (PT) limits be established for reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) during normal operating and hydrostatic or leak rate testing conditions. Specifically, Appendix G to 10 CFR part 50 states that ``[t]he appropriate requirements on both the pressuretemperature limits and the minimum permissible temperature must be met for all co

Duke Energy Corporation; Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amendment to Facility Operating License

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) has granted the request of Duke Energy Corporation (the licensee) to withdraw its February 27, 2003, application for proposed amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF9 and NPF17 for the McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2, located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

The proposed amendment would have revised the Technical Specifications to allow the use of four mixed oxide (MOX) fuel lead test (LTA) assemblies at either of the Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2, (Catawba) or the McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2.

The Commission had previously issued a Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2003 (68 FR 44107). However, by letter dated September 23, 2003, the licensee amended the application to apply only to the use of MOX LTAs at the Catawba units and not to the McGuire units. The NRC staff is treating this as a withdrawal of application for amendmen

Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors will meet to make such inquiry, as the Board shall deem necessary into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the Naval Academy. During this meeting inquiries will relate to the internal personnel rules and practices of the Academy, may involve ongoing criminal investigations, and include discussions of personal information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The executive session of this meeting will be closed to the public.

Draft Strategic Plan for Fisheries Research (2004)

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS announces the availability of and seeks public comment on the draft NMFS Strategic Plan for Fisheries Research (2004). The MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA) requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop, triennially, a strategic plan for fisheries research for the subsequent years. Any written comments on the draft plan will be considered by NMFS in the development of the final NMFS Strategic Plan for Fisheries Research (2004).

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Interim 2004 Harvest

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues interim 2004 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for each category of groundfish, Community Development Quota (CDQ) reserve amounts, American Fisheries Act (AFA) pollock allocations and sideboard amounts, and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances and prohibited species quota (PSQ) reserves for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). The intended effect is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule codifies joint counterpart regulations for consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (ESA), to streamline consultation on proposed projects that support the National Fire Plan (NFP), an interagency strategy approved in 2000 to reduce risks of catastrophic wildland fires and restore fireadapted ecosystems. These counterpart regulations were developed, as part of the President's Healthy Forests Initiative announced in August 2002, by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (singly or jointly, Service), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (FS) and the Department of
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Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and National Park Service (NPS). These counterpart regulations, authorized in

Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of the following meetings.

The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclose of which constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, Computational Models of Saccades.

Date: December 4, 2003.

Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications.

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, (Telephone Conference Call).

Contact Person: Michael A. Steinmetz, PhD, Scientific Rev

Impaired Driving Integrated Project Team (IPT) Plan

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of NHTSA's high priority safety report describing the agency's current and planned activities to address impaired driving. The report is available from the Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/IPTReports.html. While the document is final, the agency is offering

driving activities. The comments will be considered for future agency efforts.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Low Speed Vehicles

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This proposal addresses two petitions for rulemaking regarding the exclusion of trucks from the definition of ``lowspeed vehicle'' (LSV). The proposed definition would expand the LSV class to include trucks, but would limit the class to small vehicles. In addition, the proposed definition is more complete than the current definition.

Public Hearing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States will hold its sixth public hearing on December 8, 2003, in Washington, DC. Witnesses will speak about issues related to domestic intelligence collection, protecting privacy while preventing terrorism, and the use of immigration laws to combat terrorism. Representatives of the media should register in advance of the hearing by visiting the Commission's Web site at http://www.911commission.gov. Seating for the general public will be on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Press availability will occur at the conclusion of the hearing.

Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking
administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and United States Forest Service (USFS) announce the cancellation of the December 6th, 2003 meeting for the Advisory Committee to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (hereinafter referred to as the National Monument). At the October 4th, 2003 the Advisory Committee to the National Monument voted unanimously to cancel the December 6th, 2003 meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and United States Forest Service (USFS) also announce the schedule of meetings for 2004 for the Advisory Committee to the National Monument. The meetings will be held on the following dates:
[sbull] Saturday, February 7th, 2004.
[sbull] Saturday, June 5th, 2004.

[sbull] Saturday, October 2nd, 2004.

Meetings will be held at the Palm Desert City Hall Council Chambers, located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until the agenda items are completed. There will be an hour dedicated to public

North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904, NAFTA Panel Reviews; Request for Panel Review

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On November 24, 2003, the Canadian Wheat Board filed a First Request for Panel Review with the United States Section of the NAFTA Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Panel review was requested of the final results of the Injury determination made by the United States International Trade Commission, respecting Hard Red Spring Wheat from Canada. This determination was published in the Federal Register, (68 FR 60707) on October 23, 2003. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case Number USA CDA2003190406 to this request.

Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From India

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On July 8, 2003, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand or subject merchandise) from India for the period April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002.

The program rates determined in this final determination do not differ from those determined in the preliminary determination. The final net rate for all Indian producers/exporters of subject merchandise is listed below in the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.

Certain Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Taiwan: Extension of Final Results of Antidumping Duty

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is extending the time limit for the final results of the review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils (``SSSS'') from Taiwan. This review covers the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Negative Final Determination of Critical

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Negative Final Determination of Critical

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from the

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We determine that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) is being sold, or is likely to be sold, in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the Continuation of Suspension of Investigation section of this notice.

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from India

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We determine that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from India is being sold, or is likely to be sold, in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the Continuation of Suspension of Investigation section of this notice.

Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Brazil

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

We determine that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Brazil is being sold, or is likely to be sold, in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the Continuation of Suspension of Investigation section of this notice.

Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot rolled carbon steel flat products from Thailand (``hotrolled steel'') manufactured/exported by Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (``SSI''). The period of review (``POR'') covers the period May 3, 2001, through October 31, 2002. We have preliminarily determined that SSI did not make sales of the subject merchandise at less than normal value (``NV'') (i.e., they made sales at zero or de minimis dumping margins). If these preliminary results are adopted in the final results of this administrative review, we will instruct the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to liquidate appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. We request parties who submit argument in these proceedings to submit with the argument (1) a statement of the issues and (2) a brief summary of th

Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from the Netherlands; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from Nucor Corporation and Bethlehem Steel Corporation, National Steel Corporation,
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and United States Steel Corporation (collectively, petitioners), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hotrolled carbon steel flat products (hotrolled steel) from the Netherlands (A421807). This administrative review covers imports of subject merchandise from Corus Staal BV (Corus Staal). The period of review is May 3, 2001 through October 31, 2002.

We preliminarily determine that sales of hotrolled steel from the Netherlands in the United States have been made below normal value (NV). If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of administrative review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) to assess antidumping duties based on the difference between the export price (EP) or constructed export price (CEP) and NV. Interested parties are invited

Notice of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe from

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded nonalloy steel pipe from the Republic of Korea with respect to Husteel Corporation, Ltd.; Hyundai HYSCO; and SeAH Steel Corporation Ltd. This review covers entries of circular welded nonalloy steel pipe into the United States during the period November 1, 2001, through October 31, 2002.

We preliminarily find that, during the period of review, sales of certain circular nonalloy steel pipe from Korea were made below normal value. If the preliminary results are adopted in the final results of this administrative review, we will instruct the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results not later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Indian Child Welfare Act; Receipt of Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is publishing the current list of Designated Tribal Agents for service of notice, including the listings of designated tribal agents received by the Secretary of the Interior prior to the date of this publication.

The regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provide that Indian tribes may designate an agent other than the tribal chairman for service of notice proceedings under the Act, 25 CFR 23.12. The Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register on an annual basis the names and addresses of the designated agents.

Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of a Computer Matching Program

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, as amended, (Pub. L. 100503), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs (54 FR 25818; June 19, 1989), and OMB Bulletin 8922, ``Instructions on Reporting Computer Matching Programs to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Congress and the Public,'' HUD is issuing a public notice of its intent to conduct a recurring computer matching program with DOJ to utilize a computer information system of HUD, the Credit Alert Interactive Voice Response System (CAIVRS), with DOJ's debtor files. The CAIVRS data base now includes delinquent debt information from the Departments of Agriculture, Education, Veteran Affairs and the Small Business Administration. This match will allow prescreening of applicants for debts owed or loans guaranteed by the Federal government to ascertain if the applicant is delinquent in paying a debt

Announcement of Funding Awards for Fiscal Year 2003, Research and Technology Unsolicited Proposals

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year 2003 unsolicited research. The purpose of this document is to announce the names and addresses of the organizations that have been awarded cooperative agreements based on their submission and HUD's acceptance of unsolicited proposals for research funding.

Announcement of Funding Award for Fiscal Year 2003 to the Housing Assistance Council

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of an award for Fiscal Year 2003 to the Housing Assistance Council.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB: Prepayment of Direct Loans on Section 202 and 202/8

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

This is a request for approval to continue to collect the information from owners of multifamily housing projects who wish to prepay a mortgage financed under Sec. 202. The information is used to determine the viability of the prepayment request.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the requirement for the opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 10413), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed grant information collection activity or to obtain a copy of the data collection plan and draft instruments, call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer at (301) 4431129.

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of grantee functions including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,

Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces our intention to request a three year extension and revision of a currently approved information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This approval is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Brochure for Glenn/Colusa, (5) Glenn County School Project/Possible Action (7) Bear Wallow Trail, (8) Grindstone Chaparral Burn/Possible Action, (9) General Discussion, (10) Next Agenda.

Southwest Region; Authorization of Livestock Grazing Activities on the Sacramento Grazing Allotment, Sacramento

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In a previous Federal Register announcement (July 5, 2002, Vol 67, No. 129, page 44805) the Forest service provided notice it would prepare a final environmental impact statement on a proposal to authorize livestock grazing activities on the Sacramento Grazing Allotment by October 2000. The project area encompasses approximately 115,000 acres of National Forest lands on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. The Sacramento Grazing allotment comprises approximately 25% of the ranger district. The project has generated controversy on three main points; effects to threatened and endangered animal and plant species, concern for degraded riparian areas, and forage competition between wildlife and livestock. This notice is to advise interested parties that a final environmental impact statement (FEIS) will be available for public review in January 2004.

Responsible Official: The District Ranger will decide whether or not to authorize domestic livestock grazing on the Sacra

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today denied a petition for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) that was filed on October 28, 2003, by fresh garlic producers in California.

Amending the MedWatch Forms to Collect Postmarketing Adverse Event Data Relating to Race and Ethnicity

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting comment on the advantages and disadvantages of systematically collecting race and ethnicity data in postmarketing adverse event reports. FDA is also seeking feedback on whether FDA's MedWatch forms (Forms 3500 and 3500A) should be amended to collect the race and ethnicity data. If the MedWatch forms are amended to collect race and ethnicity data, FDA would like comment on how the forms should be amended and the financial impact of amending the forms on both voluntary and mandatory reporters. FDA is also asking for comment on the implications that collecting such race and ethnicity data would have for international reporting of postmarketing adverse events.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on recordkeeping requirements for applying hazard analysis and critical control point (HAACP) procedures for safe and sanitary processing for processors of fruit and vegetable juice.

Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Share The Road Safely Campaign Assessment

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the requirement in section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the FMCSA to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection related to one of its national motor carrier safety initiatives, titled ``Share The Road Safely (STRS)'' campaign. The STRS campaign is a public information, education and outreach program designed to improve the motoring public's awareness of the operating limitations of large commercial motor vehicles. The program's goal is to lower the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities by targeting highrisk drivers with this important safety message. It also seeks to increase motorists' awareness of the STRS campaign and its highway safety messages. When appropriate, campaign efforts will combine local law enforcement activities for cartruck proximity violations. The agency plans to collect information from a sample of the Nation's noncommercial licensed drive

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Filing and Request for Waiver

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing a current accounting of Tennessee's takeorpay transition costs and a request for waiver of the requirement that Tennessee restate its takeorpay transition surcharges.

Tennessee states that this filing of the current accounting is in compliance with Article XXV of the General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1. Tennessee further states that the request for waiver is based on the fact that Tennessee has not incurred any recoverable takeorpay costs since its last filing on May 30, 2003.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Cashout Report

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing its Cashout Report for the September 2002 through August 2003 Period.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. 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 proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. 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

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc; Notice of Filing of Cash-Out-Report

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing its report of net cash out activity.

Southern Star states that pursuant to the cashout mechanism contained in Section 9.9(a)(iv) of Southern Star's tariff, Shippers are given the option of resolving their imbalances by the end of the calendar month following the month in which the imbalance occurred by cashing out such imbalances at 100% of the spot market price applicable to Southern Star as published in the first issue of Inside FERC's Gas Market Report for the month in which the imbalance occurred.

Southern Star states that a copy of its filing was served on all jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions.

Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, to become effective January 1, 2004:
Sixtieth Revised Sheet No. 14
Eightyfirst Revised Sheet No. 15
Sixtieth Revised Sheet No. 16
Eightyfirst Revised Sheet No. 17

Fortyfourth Revised Sheet No. 18

Southern states that copies of the filing were served upon Southern's customers and interested state commissions.

Overthrust Pipeline Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Overthrust Pipeline Company (Overthrust) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff First Revised Volume No. 1A , the following tariff sheets, to be effective January 1, 2004:
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 60
Sixth Revised Sheet No. 61
Third Revised Sheet No. 61A
Second Revised Sheet No. 62
Second Revised Sheet No. 63
Third Revised Sheet No. 64

Third Revised Sheet No. 65

Overthrust states it is proposing to update the Measurement section of its tariff to comport with current industry measurement standards and practices.

Overthrust states that a copy of this filing has been served upon its customers, the Public Service Commission of Utah and the Public Service Commission of Wyoming.

Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Negotiated Rates

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C. (Gulfstream) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, Original Sheet No. 8N, reflecting an effective date of November 1, 2003. Gulfstream states that it also filed a Service Agreement and Negotiated Rate Letter Agreement.

Gulfstream states that this filing is being made to implement a negotiated rate transaction under Rate Schedule FTS pursuant to section 31 of the General Terms and Conditions of Gulfstream's FERC Gas Tariff. Gulfstream states that Original SheetNo. 8N identifies and describes the negotiated rate agreement, including the exact legal name of the relevant shipper, the negotiated rate, the rate schedule, the contract term, and the contract quantity. Gulfstream also states that Sheet 8N includes footnotes where necessary to provide further details on the agreement listed thereon.

Gulfstream states that it has identified this transaction as non c

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation (GTN) tendered for filing to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1A, First Revised Sheet No. 6, with an effective date of January 1, 2004.

GTN states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with Paragraph 37 of the General Terms and Conditions of its Tariff, ``Adjustment Mechanism for Fuel, Line Loss, and Other Unaccounted For Gas Percentages.''

GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies.

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Proposed Change in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

GTN states that this sheet is being filed to amend GTN's list of acceptable discount transactions to allow for the use of basis differentials in the pricing of discounted rate transactions.

GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory agencies.

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume No. 1A, the following tariff sheets bearing a proposed effective date of January 1, 2004.
Tenth Revised Sheet No. 256
Tenth Revised Sheet No. 257

First Revised Sheet No. 257A

EPNG states the tendered tariff sheets update the identification of low and high load factor shippers for assessing Gas Research Institute surcharges.

El Paso Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changesin FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, El Paso Natural Gas Company (El Paso) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, the following tariff sheets to become effective January 1, 2004: Second Revised Volume No. 1A
TwentyEighth Revised Sheet No. 20
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 21
TwentySecond Revised Sheet No. 22
TwentySeventh Revised Sheet No. 23
ThirtyFifth Revised Sheet No. 24
TwentyEighth Revised Sheet No. 26
TwentyEighth Revised Sheet No. 27
Second Revised Sheet No. 113D
Seventh Revised Sheet No. 117
Ninth Revised Sheet No. 118
Second Revised Sheet No. 118A
Third Revised Volume No. 2
FiftyFourth Revised Sheet No. 1D.2

FortyEighth Revised Sheet No. 1D.3

El Paso states that the above tariff sheets are being filed to adjust its Base Rates and Effective Unit Rates for inflation in accordance with its tariff, and to update the Partial Demand Charge Credit.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the F

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Filing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Thirtieth Revised Sheet No. 11A, to become effective January 1, 2004.

CIG states the tariff sheet is being filed to revise the Fuel Reimbursement Percentages applicable to Lost, UnaccountedFor and Other Fuel Gas. CIG further states that the tendered tariff sheet is proposed to become effective January 1, 2004.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serv

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, Fourth Revised Sheet No. 300 bearing a proposed effective date of January 1, 2004.

CIG states the tendered tariff sheet provides for the posting of storage inventory levels on its electronic bulletin board.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sec. 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Sec. 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. 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 proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to

Colorado Interstate Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, Colorado Interstate Gas Company (CIG) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on appendix A to the filing, bearing a proposed effective date of January 1, 2004.

CIG states that these tariff sheets enhance the service provided under CIG's Rate Schedule NNT1 by providing for hourly delivery transfers, revising the hourly overrun calculation process, increasing supply eligibility for short notice diversions, and expanding the types of delivery points eligible for flexible services.

CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Credit Report

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 25, 2003, CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company (CEGT) tendered for filing its first annual report of penalty revenue credits, covering such activity during the twelve month reporting period ended July 31, 2003.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sec. 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. 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 proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. 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

Alliance Pipeline L.P.; Notice of Proposed Change in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Alliance Pipeline L.P. (Alliance) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, proposed to become effective January 1, 2004:
First Revised Sheet No. 300

First Revised Sheet No. 301

Alliance states that it is submitting the referenced revised tariff sheets to revise the pro forma Form of Firm Transportation Agreement set forth in its FERC Gas Tariff to insert certain blanks to better permit comparison with its negotiated rate agreements and to ensure that there is no material deviation between its negotiated rate agreements and the pro forma Firm Transportation Agreement.

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Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First

Algonquin Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Tariff Filing

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 26, 2003, Algonquin Gas Transmission Company (Algonquin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed in appendix A of the filing, to be effective on October 10, 2003.

Algonquin states that it is making this filing pursuant to an order issued by the Commission in the above referenced docket on November 7, 2003, 105 FERC Sec. 61,180. The November 7, 2003 Order accepted the tariff sheets listed in the Appendix to that order subject to Algonquin submitting within 20 days, tariff sheets reflecting revised rates for service pursuant to Rate Schedules AFT1(X38) and AFTCL(X37), as well as new interruptible rates, rate schedules and a pro forma service agreement for service to the Manchester Street and Brayton Point facilities on an interruptible basis. Algonquin contends that the November 26 filing includes revised rates for AFT1(X38) and AFTCL(X 37) service, and new Rate Schedule

Records Governing Off-the Record Communications; Public Notice

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 1, 2003.

This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of the receipt of exempt and prohibited offtherecord communications.

Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission decisional employees, who make or receive an exempt or prohibited off therecord communication relevant to the merit's of a contested onthe record proceeding, to deliver a copy of the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any oral communication, to the Secretary.

Prohibited communications will be 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 offtherecord 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

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Mon, Dec 8 2003 11:00:00 GMT

December 2, 2003.

Take notice that on November 28, 2003, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (National) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Fourth Revised Volume No. 1, Twenty Second Revised Sheet No. 8, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2004.

National states that the proposed tariff sheet reflects an adjustment to recover through National's EFT rate the costs associated with the Transportation and Storage Cost Adjustment (TSCA) provision set forth in section 23 of the General Terms and Conditions of National's FERC Gas Tariff.

National further states that copies of this compliance filing were served upon the Company's jurisdictional customers and the regulatory commissions of the States of New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426,