[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 214 (Monday, November 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56057-56058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-27379]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. CP96-36-000]
NorAm Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Application
October 31, 1995.
Take notice that on October 25, 1995, NorAm Gas Transmission
Company (NorAm), 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas 77002, filed in
Docket No. CP96-36-000 an application pursuant to Section 7(b) of the
Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission's Regulations for permission and approval to retire and
abandon one of five compressor units at its Hobbs Compressor Station,
specifically the 340 Caterpillar powered engine (Hobbs #5), all as more
fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission
and open to public inspection.
NorAm states that Hobbs #5 is located on Line B-55 in Sebastian
County, Arkansas in a 19 foot by 25 foot building on a concrete
foundation. NorAm asserts that the compressor cylinders, associated
piping and the building will be junked at no value. NorAm claims Hobbs
#5 has not operated since 1982 due to an internal mechanical failure;
however, operation of Hobbs #5 in no longer necessary. NorAm notes that
during the time this compressor has been shut down, the operation of
the four remaining engines has effectively allowed NorAm to receive and
transport the existing upstream production, and no production will be
interrupted or abandoned as a result of the retirement of this
compressor engine. NorAm states that the proposed abandonment will not
adversely affect its ability to continue to render certificated
transportation service to its customers. Additionally, NorAm does not
foresee an increase in the current production from this field, nor a
reason that would justify the cost to replace Hobbs #5.
NorAm asserts that the proposed abandonment does not involve a
significant environmental impact and granting the requested
authorization will not constitute a major federal action
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significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. NorAm
states that all ground disturbance will occur within the fenced
graveled lot, where the compressor is located, which exists on
previously disturbed land and right-of-way. NorAm states that the
building and yard piping to the compressor will be removed and the
concrete foundation will remain in place. NorAm notes that upon
retiring the facilities, it will revegetate any disturbed rights-of-way
and will monitor the area involved to insure adequate sprouting and
coverage. Further, NorAm claims that it will use its existing erosion
control program originally filed with the Commission in Docket No.
CP87-544-000 to insure complete revegetation and stability of the soils
affected by the proposed abandonment.
Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with
reference to said application should on or before November 21, 1995,
file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (888 First Street,
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426) a motion to intervene or a protest in
accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211) 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 proceding 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 on 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 NorAm to appear or be represented at the
hearing.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-27379 Filed 11-3-95; 8:45 am]
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