Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.

b. Project Number: P-2600-056.

c. Date Filed: June 25, 2004.

d. Applicant: Bangor Pacific Hydro Associates.

e. Name of Project: West Enfield Project.

f. Location: The West Enfield Project is located on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine.

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

h. Applicant Contact: Scott D. Hall, Bangor Pacific Hydro Associates c/o PPL Maine, LLC, Davenport Street, P.O. Box 276, Milford, ME 04461, phone (207) 827-5364.

i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Robert Fletcher at (202) 502-8901, or e-mail address: robert.fletcher@ferc.gov.

j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 9, 2004.

k. Description of Request: The licensee requests Commission approval of the amendment application for the West Enfield Project in accordance with section IV of the Lower Penobscot River Multiparty Settlement Agreement (Agreement) filed with the Commission on June 25, 2004. Specifically, the licensee proposes to increase the impoundment level at the West Enfield Project by one foot, from 155.1 feet mean sea level (MSL) to 156.1 feet MSL by adding one foot of height to the existing flashboard system. Further, the licensee requests that articles 41 and 46 be amended to reflect provisions of the agreement and 4 new articles be added to the licensee to reflect various provisions of the agreement as they pertain to the West Enfield Project.

l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE, Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call 1-866-208-3676 for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above.

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS”, “PROTEST”, OR “MOTION TO INTERVENE”, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers (P-2600-056). All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application.

p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov under the “e-Filing” link.