[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 142 (Monday, July 26, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 40360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-18973]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RP-440-000]
Black Marlin Pipeline Company; Proposed Changes in FERC Gas
Tariff
July 20, 1999.
Take notice that on July 14, 1999, Black Marlin Pipeline Company
(Black Marlin) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff,
First Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets to become
effective August 14, 1999:
Second Revised Sheet No. 202
First Revised Sheet No. 204
Black Marlin states that in view of new gas discoveries in its area
and corresponding changes in the needs of shippers, Black Marlin has
discussed quality of gas standards with its shippers and has agreed to
file to implement a change to the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C)
of its Tariff to allow for the delivery of non-conforming gas into the
Black Marlin system. The proposed change is intended to provide
shippers with the increased flexibility that they desire, while
preserving the integrity of Black Marlin's system and the commingled
gas stream it transports.
Black Marlin states that Section 2.1 of the GT&C of Black Marlin's
Tariff requires that gas tendered to Black Marlin by a shipper must
meet the quality specifications set forth in the tariff. Section 2.1
further provides that failure to meet such quality specifications shall
relive Black Marlin of an obligation to take receipt of such gas. With
recent changes in production occurring in its vicinity, however, Black
Marlin has determined that it can provide shippers with limited
additional flexibility with respect to quality specifications, without
impairing Black Marlin's ability to operate its system.
Black Marlin states that specifically, the overall mix of gas being
transported is changing, especially in light of different product
coming on line. Black Marlin has determined that, because gas of
different quality specifications may be commingled without impairing
Black Marlin's ability to provide service, a shipper may be permitted
to deliver non-conforming gas into the Black Marlin system as long as
the safety and reliability of the system are not impaired. Therefore to
provide shippers with the increased flexibility they both need and
desire, Black Marlin proposes to modify Section 2.1 of its Tariff to
provide that it will accept off specifications gas as long as
deliveries at all delivery points meet the quality specifications set
forth in the Tariff, and the safety and reliability of Black Marlin's
system is not impaired.
Further, Black Marlin states that in the event that the quality
specifications at all delivery points are not met, the Tariff has been
modified to state that, after the shipper has been provided notice and
an opportunity to remedy the deficiency, the gas at receipt points most
out of compliance with the quality specifications will be the first to
be rejected for acceptance into the Black Marlin system.
Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should
file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426,
in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's
Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in
accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations.
Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants
parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must
file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the
Commission and are available for public inspection in the Public
Reference Room. This filing may be viewed on the web at http://
www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).
David P. Boegers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-18973 Filed 7-23-99; 8:45 am]
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