97-12539. Humble Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. PR97-5-000]


Humble Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

May 8, 1997.
    Take notice that on February 28, 1997, Humble Gas Pipeline Company 
(Humble), filed pursuant to Section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's 
Regulations, a petition for rate approval requesting that the 
Commission approve as fair and equitable a rate structure with a 
maximum rate of $.05327 per MMBtu for all volumes transported upstream 
of the King Ranch Gas Plant and $0.01528 for all volumes transported 
through Humble's header downstream of the King Ranch Gas Plant. 
Additionally, Humble is proposing a system-wide 1.0% retainage for fuel 
and loss plus a Gas Research Institute (GRI) surcharge (if GRI's 
current proposal in Docket No. RP97-149-000 is approved by FERC) for 
transportation service performed under section 311(a)(2) of the Natural 
Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA).
    Humble affirms that it is an intrastate pipeline within the meaning 
of section 2(16) of the NGPA. It owns and operates an intrastate 
pipeline system which is located entirely within the state of Texas and 
is comprised of 276 miles of pipe located in south Texas in the 
vicinity of Kingsville, Texas. Humble proposes to make its new section 
311 rate structure effective as of March 1, 1997.
    Pursuant to Section 284.123(b)(2)(ii), if the Commission does not 
act within 150 days of the filing date, the rate will be deemed to be 
fair and equitable and not in excess of an amount which interstate 
pipelines would be permitted to charge for similar transportation 
service. The Commission may, prior to the expiration of the 150-day 
period, extend the time for action or institute a proceeding to afford 
parties an opportunity for written comments and for the oral 
presentation of views, data, and arguments.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must 
file a motion to intervene in accordance with Sections 385.211 and 
385.214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures. All 
motions must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission on or before 
May 23, 1997. The petition for rate approval is on file with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-12539 Filed 5-13-97; 8:45 am]
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