Notice of Meeting, Notice of Vote, Explanation of Action Closing Meeting and List of Persons To Attend

The following notice of meeting is published pursuant to section 3(a) of the Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub. L. No. 94-409), 5 U.S.C. 552b:

AGENCY:

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.

Date and Time:

February 11, 2004, (Within a relatively short time after the regular Commission Meeting).

Place:

888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

Status:

Closed.

Matters To Be Considered:

Non-Public Investigations and Inquiries, Enforcement Related Matters, and Security of Regulated Facilities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Telephone (202) 502-8400.

Chairman Wood and Commissioners Brownell, Kelliher, and Kelly voted to hold a closed meeting on February 11, 2004. The certification of the General Counsel explaining the action closing the meeting is available for public inspection in the Commission's Public reference room at 888 First Street, NW., Washington, DC 20426.

The Chairman and the Commissioners, their assistants, the Commission's Secretary and her assistant, the General Counsel and members of her staff, and a stenographer are expected to attend the meeting. Other staff members from the Commission's program offices who will advise the Commissioners in the matters discussed will also be present. Staff from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are expected to attend the meeting also. FERC Commissioners, and USCG and DOT staff will discuss matters of concern shared among all three governmental entities.