[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 79 (Thursday, April 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20125-20129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-10105]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC03-587-000, FERC Form No. 587]


Proposed Information Collection and Request for Comments; 
Correction

April 18, 2003.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

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ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a document 
in the Federal Register on April 11, 2003, reinstating FERC Form No. 
587 and requesting comments on this proposed information collection. 
The notice document issued by the Commission did not include Form No. 
587.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller at (202) 502-8415, by 
fax at (202) 273-0873, and by e-mail at [email protected] or 
Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502-6191, by fax (202) 219-2732, 
[email protected].

Correction

    In the Federal Register of April 11, 2003, 70 FR 17789, on page 
17790, add the attachment which follows titled: ``Instructions for 
Completing Forms FERC-587''.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.

Instructions for Completing Forms FERC-587

    Form FERC-587 is issued to identify those project boundary maps 
associated with federal lands. There are two versions of the form to 
account for the two different ways land is surveyed in the United 
States, the Public Land States and the Non-Public Land States. The 
Public Land States version is used for projects located on the 
western side of the United States, and is based on the federal 
township and range system. The Non-Public Land States version is to 
be used for most of the projects located on the eastern side of 
United States, including Texas, and is based just on county 
information.
    To complete either form you must:
    1. Identify the boundary maps in the license, preliminary 
permit, or in the application for license, amendment of license, or 
preliminary permit.
    2. Provide the project number assigned by FERC. Type or print 
legibly when entering information on the form. Include your 
signature, and date completing the form.
    3. Microfilm copies of the project boundary maps must be 
submitted with the land description forms as directed by FERC. Each 
map must be reproduced on silver or gelatin 35 mm microfilm mounted 
on type D (3\1/4\'' x 7\3/8\'') aperture cards. The project number 
followed by a hyphen and sheet number or letter must be typed on the 
front of each card in the upper right corner.
    4. Mail a copy of the completed land description forms and 
aperture cards to: Secretary, Routing Code PJ-12, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    Another copy of the form FERC-587 must be filed with the Bureau 
of Land Management state office(s) involved using the format below. 
Go to the following internet address to get mailing address for a 
particular State Office (http://www.blm.gov/nhp/directory/index.htm): State Director, Bureau of Land Management, City, State 
Zip, ATTN: FERC Withdrawal Recordation.
    5. Keep the land description forms and project boundary drawings 
up-to-date. If the project boundary changes, revised land 
description forms and drawings must be provided to the Commission 
immediately. The revised land description forms must be fully 
completed so as to supersede (not supplement) earlier forms. Mail 
updates in accordance with instruction 4.
    If there are any questions, please contact the FERC at (202) 
502-8836.
    6. Where to send comments on the Public Reporting Burden. The 
public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for 
reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, 
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and 
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding 
this burden estimate or any aspect of this collection of 
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, Washington, 
DC 20426 (Attention: Mr. Michael Miller, ED-30); and to the Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 (Attention: Desk Officer for the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). This is a mandatory 
information collection requirement.)
    To complete the Public Land States (Rectangular Survey System 
Lands) you need to:
    1. Identify the state in which the project is located. If the 
project lies within multiple states, then provide the state for the 
township which the form refers.
    2. Provide the FERC Project Number assigned by FERC (i.e., P-
96). Only one project number should appear on the form.
    3. Identify the Township, Range and Meridian where the project 
lands and federal lands overlap. Each township is depicted in a map 
by an identifying number according to where it falls ( i.e. 
T9SR22E). The east/west numbers are identified by the term ``Range'' 
and the north/south numbers are identified by the term ``Township''. 
The completed land description form will identify the sections of 
the township affected by the project (both federal and non-federal 
lands) and provide references to the maps that show the project 
boundary in those sections. Complete a separate form for each 
township identified, regardless of the ownership status of the 
lands.
    4. Identify whether you are completing the form for a licensed 
project or a preliminary permit. Identify whether the license is 
pending or issued. Provide an expiration date in case of a 
preliminary permit.
    5. Using the township grid provided on the form, identify the 
section(s), in which the federal land is located on the map. Every 
Section is numbered, from 1 to 36, depending upon its position 
within the township. Specify the exhibit sheet (drawing) number, or 
letter within the appropriate township section. If the FERC sheet 
numbers have been assigned, they must be used on the land 
description forms. In those cases where FERC has not assigned sheet 
numbers, assign letter designations A, B, C, etc., in lieu of FERC 
sheet numbers. Permittees and permit applicants must assign letter 
designations since FERC does not assign sheet numbers for permits. 
The sheet numbers or letters are to be entered in the appropriate 
place on the land description forms to provide references to the 
maps. (i.e., if sheets 74 and 75 show the project boundary in 
sections 13 and 24 of a township, the numbers 74 and 75 would be 
inserted in the box on the land description form representing 
sections 13 and 24).
    6. Provide the name and telephone number of the person 
completing the form, and the date the form is submitted.

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    This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission to discharge its responsibilities under Section 24 of the 
Federal Power Act.
    To complete the Non-Public Land States (Non-Rectangular Survey 
System Lands in Public Land States) form you need to:
    1. Identify the state in which the project is located. If the 
project lies within multiple states, then provide the state for the 
counties which the form refers.

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    2. Provide the FERC Project Number assigned by FERC (i.e., P-
96). Only one project number should appear on the form
    3. Identify the federal reservation that is located within the 
project boundary as shown on the maps.
    4. Identify the federal land holding agency responsible for the 
federal land within the project boundary as shown on the maps
    5. Identify the county or counties the federal land lies in.
    6. Identify whether you are completing the form for a licensed 
project or a preliminary permit. Identify whether the license is 
pending or issued. Provide an expiration date in case of a 
preliminary permit.
    7. Complete a land description form for each federal tract with 
lands inside project boundaries. If more than one land description 
form is required to list the Federal tracts, page numbers must be 
shown in the upper right corner of the form, e.g., page 1 of 2. Do 
not list more than one project or state on each form.
    8. Provide sheet numbers or letters that should be entered on 
the lines provided under ``Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)'' 
opposite to the corresponding Federal tract identification 
designated by the Federal land holding agency. Specify the exhibit 
sheet (drawing) number within the appropriate township section. If 
the FERC sheet numbers have been assigned, they must be used on the 
land description forms. In those cases where FERC has not assigned 
sheet numbers, assign letter designations A, B, C, etc., in lieu of 
FERC sheet numbers. Permittees and permit applicants must assign 
letter designations since FERC does not assign sheet numbers for 
permits.
    9. Provide the name, telephone number of the person completing 
the form, and the date the form is submitted.
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[FR Doc. 03-10105 Filed 4-23-03; 8:45 am]
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