[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55796-55797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27646]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. CP96-737-001]
Texas-Ohio Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Amendment to Application
October 23, 1996.
Take notice that on October 16, 1996, Texas-Ohio Pipeline, Inc.
(Texas-Ohio), 800 Gessner, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77024, filed to
amend its application in Docket No. CP96-737-000 which sought pursuant
to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act for permission and approval to
abandon, by sale to Total Compression Incorporated (TCI), two
compressors and appurtenant equipment from its existing facilities
located in Garrard County, Kentucky, and for the authority to lease
back from TCI one of the compressors for continued service on its
existing pipeline facilities. Texas-Ohio's amendment requests the
additional authority to lease a second compressor from Global
Compression Services, Inc. (GCS) for continued service on its existing
facilities, effective November 1, 1996, all as more fully set forth in
the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection.
Texas-Ohio states that, since the filing of its original
application on August 21, 1996, the circumstances surrounding its
operations have changed. Texas-Ohio states that, as noted on page six
of its Application, it was in the process of a corporate ownership
change in which Public Service Company of Colorado, through a wholly-
owned subsidiary, had agreed to purchase all of the outstanding stock
of Texas-Ohio. It is stated that the stock purchase transaction was
completed on September 4, 1996. Although Texas-Ohio remains a stand-
alone entity with its own operating personnel, it is stated that the
ownership change has provided Texas-Ohio with enhanced marketing
capabilities. As a result, Texas-Ohio contends that it has identified
significant potential gas transportation opportunities for the upcoming
winter heating season in addition to the volumes it projected at the
time the initial application was filed. It is stated that because of
these potential additional transportation opportunities, which would
require the operation of two compressors, rather than one compressor,
on its pipeline facilities, Texas-Ohio has entered into an agreement
into GCS to lease and operate a second compressor and appurtenant
equipment for use during the upcoming winter heating season. Texas-Ohio
states that lease agreement for the second compressor will become
effective on November 1, 1996. It is stated that no increase in the
originally certificated
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configuration or daily capacity (60,000 Mcf) will occur, and that
Texas-Ohio will not install this second compressor until the Commission
grants it the authority requested herein.
Texas-Ohio states that the abandonment and sale of the two
compressors and the subsequent lease back of two compressors will lead
to a reduction in its operating expenses and cost-of-service as
compared to the costs underlying its present rates. Accordingly, Texas-
Ohio contends that it will be able to reduce its rates in order to
become more competitive, and that its current and prospective shippers
shall benefit from these lower rates and enhanced system
competitiveness. Upon approval of its application and amendment, Texas-
Ohio states that it will file to amend its rates and tariff to reflect
the abandonment of facilities and the leaseback arrangements.
Any person desiring to be heard or to make a protest with reference
to said amendment should on or before November 4, 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
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 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 permission and approval for the proposed abandonment are
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 Texas-Ohio to appear or be represented at
the hearing.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-27646 Filed 10-28-96; 8:45 am]
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