19918 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 87 / Friday, May 3, 1996 / Notices

ACTION: Issue of a research opportunity

announcement.

SUMMARY: The Department of Energy is

soliciting proposals for supporting the

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)

Office of Science and Technology’s

applied research efforts for the

development of technologies having

potential applications in the

Environmental Restoration and Waste

Management (EM) program.

Technologies which do not duplicate

existing work; complement or enhance

existing or planned work; and best serve

the needs of the EM program are

desired. A proposed technology may be

a device, process, material, or method

that improves DOE’s capabilities in the

following areas: subsurface

containment; mixed waste

characterization, treatment, and

disposal; tank waste remediation;

decontamination and decommissioning;

characterization, monitoring, and sensor

technology; efficient separations and

processing; and robotics technology

development program.

For the purpose of this program,

‘‘applied research’’ is the systematic

application of knowledge toward the

production of useful devices, materials,

or methods, including design,

development, and improvement of

prototypes and processes to meet

specific requirements. Proposals for

basic research are not desired under this

ROA. Proposals will not be accepted for

which the purpose is demonstration.

It is not the purpose of this

solicitation to support, and no proposal

will be selected to conduct, support

service activities, conference or training

activities, or projects which do not

conduct research (e.g., paper studies).

Proposals submitted in response to this

ROA must address one, and only one, of

the need areas. If an Offeror has the

desire to propose to more than one need

area, multiple proposals must be

submitted.

DATES: Proposals may be submitted at

any time after the issuance date of this

ROA up to and including one year after

the issue date. Proposals must state an

acceptance period of at least 180 days.

ADDRESSES/FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT: The ROA and an Information

Package are available on the Internet at

http://www.metc.doe.gov/business/

solicita.html. Requests for information

concerning the ROA should be

submitted in writing to the following

address: U.S. Department of Energy,

ATTN: Crystal A. Sharp, M.S. I07,

Morgantown Energy Technology Center,

P.O. Box 880, 3610 Collins Ferry Road,

Morgantown, WV, 26507–0880, Phone

Number (304) 285–4634, FAX (304)

285–4683, or Internet Address:

CSHARP@METC.DOE.GOV.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Identification Number and Authority

for Issuance

A. DE–RO21–96MC33204.

B. The use of broad agency

announcements is authorized by the

Competition in Contracting Act of 1984

(CICA) (41 U.S.C. 259(b)(2)) and the

Federal Acquisition Regulation at part

6.102(d)(2) as supplemented by the

Department of Energy Acquisition

Regulation.

C. The internet information package

includes a summary, more complete

description of the research areas

identified in the areas of research

section, above, and the following

documents: A proposal cover sheet;

DOE Representations, Certifications,

and Other Statements of Bidders/

Offerors; a Certificate of Environmental

Safety and Health Program; a Statement

of Work format; Standard Form 1411; a

cost proposal preparation format;

sample reporting requirements;

information regarding patent and data

clauses and rights; set of standard

contract clauses; and a list of references.

James J. Grabulis,

Director, Acquisition and Assistance Division.

[FR Doc. 96–11032 Filed 5–2–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6450–01–P

Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission

[Docket No. CP96–338–000]

ANR Pipeline Company; Notice of

Application

April 29, 1996.

Take notice that, on April 19, 1996,

ANR Pipeline Company (ANR), 500

Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan

48243, filed an abbreviated application

in Docket No. CP96–338–000, pursuant

to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act

and Part 157 of the Commission’s

regulations, for a certificate of public

convenience and necessity to construct

and operate new storage facilities in the

Goodwell Storage Field, in Newaygo

County, Michigan, all as more fully set

forth in the application, which is on file

with the Commission and open to

public inspection.

ANR states that data recently obtained

from the Goodwell Storage Field’s

observation wells indicate that the

southeastern portion of the storage

reservoir cannot be efficiently drained

using the storage field’s existing

injection/withdrawal wells. ANR plans

to drill the new horizontal injection/

withdrawal well at the southeastern

edge of the storage reservoir in the

Goodwell Storage Field, and construct

approximately 920 feet of 6-inch

diameter pipeline to connect the new

well to the storage field’s gathering

system. The estimated cost of the

proposed facilities is $568,000.

ANR states that the new well will

improve the injection/withdrawal

capability in the southeastern portion of

the storage reservoir, and may increase

withdrawals slightly toward the end of

the storage withdrawal season. ANR

adds, however, that the new well will

not increase the maximum peak-day

deliverability or the maximum working

storage capacity of the storage field.

ANR plans to drill the new well in the

SE 1⁄4 of Section 9, Goodwell Township,

Newaygo County, Michigan, from a

surface location 127 feet southeast of

ANR’s Goodwell #57 injection/

withdrawal well, encountering the

storage reservoir approximately 400 feet

southeast of the surface location. ANR

plans to complete the new well by

drilling approximately 1,500 feet of

open drain hole to the southeast, ending

in the NW 1⁄4 of the NE 1⁄4 of Section

16, in Goodwell Township.

Any person desiring to be heard, or to

make any protest with reference to said

application should, on or before May 20,

1996, file with the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission, Washington,

DC, 20426, a motion to intervene or

protest 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 Natural Gas Act (18 CFR

157.10). All protests filed with the

Commission will be considered by it in

determining the appropriate action to be

taken, but will not serve to make the

protestants parties to the proceeding.

Any person wishing to become a party

to the proceeding, or to participate as a

party in any hearing therein, must file

a motion to intervene in accordance

with the Commission’s Rules.

Take further notice that, pursuant to

the authority contained in and subject to

the jurisdiction conferred upon the

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

by Sections 7 and 15 of the Natural Gas

Act and the Commission’s Rules of

Practice and Procedure, a hearing will

be held without further notice before the

Commission or its designee on this

application, if no motion to intervene is

filed within the time required herein, or

if the Commission on its own review of

the matter finds that a grant of the

certificate is required by the public

convenience and necessity. If a motion

for leave to intervene is timely filed, or

the Commission on its own motion
Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 87 / Friday, May 3, 1996 / Notices 19919

1A temporary certificate was issued in Docket

No. CP75–21 on March 13, 1975, authorizing,

among other things, the construction and operation

of the 7,000 HP compressor station. The station was

placed in service on July 15, 1975. By order issued

July 7, 1977, Northern received permanent

certificate authorization in Docket No. CP75–21 to

operate the compressor station (order designated

Opinion No. 810 (59 FPC 533 at 559 (1977)).

2NEMA represents a rating method where HP is

calculated at 1000 feet above sea level at an ambient

temperature of 80° Fahrenheit.

believes that a formal hearing is

required, further notice of such hearing

will be duly given.

Under the procedure herein provided

for, unless otherwise advised, it will be

unnecessary for ANR to appear or be

represented at the hearing.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–11056 Filed 5–2–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6717–01–M

[Docket No. PR96–3–000]

Equitable Storage Company; Notice of

Informal Settlement Conference

April 29, 1996.

Take notice that an informal

settlement conference in the abovecaptioned proceeding will be held on

Wednesday, May 30, 1996, at 10 a.m. in

a room to be designated at the offices of

the Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission, 888 First Street NE.,

Washington, DC 20426.

Attendance will be limited to the

parties and staff. For additional

information, please contact Esref

Bilgihan at (202) 208–0128.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–11061 Filed 5–2–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6717–01–M

[Docket No. CP96–336–000]

Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice

of Application

April 29, 1996.

Take notice that on April 18, 1996,

Northern Natural Gas Company

(Northern), 1111 South 103rd Street,

Omaha, Nebraska 68124–1000, filed in

Docket No. CP96–336–000 an

application pursuant to Section 7(c) of

the Natural Gas Act for authorization to

increase the horsepower capacity of its

Galena compressor station,1 located on

the East Leg of its mainline system in Jo

Daviess County, Illinois, all as more

fully set forth in the application on file

with the Commission and open to

public inspection.

Northern proposes to operate unit #1

at its Galena compressor station at its

design 3,800 NEMA horsepower (HP)

rated level; 2 and to replace unit #2 with

a 3,800 HP unit, in order to maintain

system reliability. Northern explains

that the presently operational unit #1

was recently installed to respond to an

emergency situation that occurred on or

about February 7, 1996, when the

original unit #1 failed.

Northern states that operating unit #1

at its rated horsepower and replacing

unit #2 at the Galena compressor station

at this time would provide the following

benefits to Northern’s shippers: (1)

Reliable service would be maintained

on the East Leg through the replacement

of antiquated units which are critical to

the heating season market area demands

of Northern’s shippers; and (2)

increased efficiency is associated with

the proposed simple cycle units as

opposed to the existing 3,500 HP

recuperating units. Northern estimates

that the cost of replacing unit #2 is

approximately $368,062 which would

be financed with internally generated

funds.

Any person desiring to be heard or to

make any protest with reference to said

application should on or before May 20,

1996, file with the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission, Washington,

DC 20426, a motion to intervene or a

protest in accordance with the

requirements of the Commission’s Rules

of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR

385.214 or 285.211) and the Regulations

under the Natural Gas Act (18 CFR

157.10). All protests filed with the

Commission will be considered by it in

determining the appropriate action to be

taken but will not serve to make the

protestants parties to the proceeding.

Any person wishing to become a party

to a proceeding or to participate as a

party in any hearing therein must file a

motion to intervene in accordance with

the Commission’s Rules.

Take further notice that, pursuant to

the authority contained in and subject to

the jurisdiction conferred upon the

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

by Sections 7 and 15 of the Natural Gas

Act and the Commission’s Rules of

Practice and Procedure, a hearing will

be held without further notice before the

Commission or its designee on this

application, if no motion to intervene is

filed within the time required herein, if

the Commission on its own review of

the matter finds that a grant of the

certificate is required by the public

convenience and necessity. If a motion

for leave to intervene is timely filed, or

if the Commission on its own motion

believes that a formal hearing is

required, further notice of such hearing

will be duly given.

Under the procedure herein provided

for, unless otherwise advised, it will be

unnecessary for Northern to appear or

be represented at the hearing.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–11055 Filed 5–2–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6717–01–M

[Project No. 137–002–CA]

Pacific Gas and Electric Company;

Notice Granting Extension of Time

April 29, 1996.

On March 1, 1996, the Notice of

Application Ready for Environmental

Analysis (NREA) for the Mokelumne

River Project No. 137 was issued in the

Federal Register (Vol. 61 No. 42 FR

8055). The NREA solicited all

comments, recommendations, terms and

conditions, and prescriptions

concerning this project be filed with the

Commission by April 23, 1996. All reply

comments must be filed with the

Commission by June 7, 1996.

In a letter filed on April 22, 1996, the

U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior)

requests a 30 day extension of time to

comment on the NREA. Interior said

that it needs more time to evaluate the

adequacy of instream flows and the

proposed fish protection facilities.

Because there is an extensive amount of

information to evaluate associated with

the Mokelumne Project, the Commission

is extending the date to file comments,

recommendations, terms and

conditions, and prescriptions until May

23, 1996. The date to file reply

comments with the Commission is

extended until July 8, 1996.

If you have any questions about this

matter, please call Tom Dean at (202)

219–2778.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–11058 Filed 5–2–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6717–01–M

[Docket No. RP85–203–022]

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line

Company; Notice of Refund Report

April 29, 1996.

Take notice that on April 16, 1996

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company

(Panhandle) and Trunkline Gas

Company (Trunkline) tendered for filing

a Refund Report made pursuant to the

Commission’s Orders dated January 12,

1994 and October 18, 1994 in the above

dockets.