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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Docket No. CP92-184-007]
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp.; Amendment and Motion to Vacate
February 3, 1994.
Take notice that on January 27, 1994, Texas Eastern Transmission
Corporation (Texas Eastern), P.O. Box 1642, Houston, Texas 77056-1642,
filed in Docket No. CP92-184-007 pursuant to Section 7(c) to amend and
to partially vacate the Commission's order issued July 16, 1993, in
Docket Nos. CP92-184-000 et al. in order to modify the construction
program associated with the Integrated Transportation Project (ITP) and
to make corresponding adjustments to the approved initial ITP rates,
all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file and
open to public inspection.
It is indicated that on July 16, 1993, the Commission issued an
order approving construction and operation of incremental facilities on
Texas Eastern's mainline system which would permit Texas Eastern to
render part 284 transportation service for specific shippers. Texas
Eastern explains that the facilities and associated services were
designated as the Integrated Transportation Project (ITP). The order
authorized discrete construction programs for 1993 and 1994, consistent
with Texas Eastern's plan to implement the underlying transportation
service in two stages: 111,000 Dekatherms per day (Dthd) to commence
November 1, 1993, and the remaining 90,000 Dthd to commence November 1,
1994, for an aggregate ITP service level of 201,000 Dthd. Reflecting
the staged construction approved for ITP facilities, the order also
authorized an incremental rate with a built-in step-up, i.e., an
initial rate effective November 1, 1993, based on 1993 ITP
construction, with a step-up effective November 1, 1994, incorporating
1994 ITP construction costs.
Texas Eastern states that because of the narrow window available
for 1993 construction and changes in ITP customer requirements, it has
been compelled to reschedule implementation of ITP service. As shown
below, the adjustments include deferral to 1994 and 1995 of portions of
the service originally scheduled to be initiated in 1993 and deferral
until 1995 of some service originally scheduled for implementation in
1994. While there is some reallocation of ITP service among customers,
there is no planned change in the ultimate total level of ITP service.
I. Timing of ITP Service Levels Underlying July 16, 1993 Order
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Total ITP
11/01/93 service
ITP shipper Dthd 11/01/94 Dthd volumes Dthd
volumes volumes
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UGI.................. 40,000 0 40,000
PSE&G................ 25,000 75,000 100,000
Delmarva............. 40,000 0 40,000
PGW.................. 6,000 0 6,000
Yankee............... 0 15,000 15,000
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Total............ 111,000 90,164 201,000
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II. Revised Allocations and Timing for ITP Implementation
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11/01/93 11/01/94 11/01/95 Cumulative
ITP shipper Dthd Dthd Dthd Dthd
volumes volumes volumes volumes
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UGI................. 20,000 10,000 10,000 40,000
PSE&G............... 13,000 47,000 50,000 110,000
Delmarva............ 0 20,000 10,000 30,000
PGW................. 0 6,000 0 6,000
Yankee.............. 0 15,164 0 15,164
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Total........... 33,000 98,164 70,000 201,164
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Texas Eastern asserts that the ITP service modifications set forth
above necessitate changes in the timing, configuration and extent of
facility construction required to support ITP service as well as
corresponding adjustments in the initial rates for ITP service. Based
on a reevaluation of its ITP facility design analysis, Texas Eastern
has determined that it no longer requires approximately 8.92 miles of
authorized pipeline along with certain approved compressor
modifications. In addition, Texas Eastern states that it will require a
total of 11.02 miles of new pipeline which is not already authorized
while deferring some of the remaining authorized facilities.,
In order to conform its facility and rate authorizations to the
revised ITP service levels and implementation schedule, Texas Eastern
requests the following specific authorizations:
(1) To defer construction of a portion of the authorized ITP
facilities until 1995;
(2) To vacate certificate authorization as it relates to 8.92 miles
of authorized pipeline;
(3) To construct, install, own, and operate an additional 11.02
miles of 36'' pipeline for 1995 ITP service; and
(4) To charge revised section 7(c) initial rates for 1994 ITP
service and new initial rates for 1995 ITP service.
Texas Eastern states that it has certificate authority under the
July 16, 1993, order to construct the authorized facilities necessary
to provide 1994 ITP services. Texas Eastern requests authorization of
the proposed additional facilities required for 1995 ITP service by
September 1, 1994. Texas Eastern states that it will not install any of
the proposed additional facilities or the authorized facilities no
longer required until the requested authorizations are granted. Texas
Eastern estimates that the capital cost of the proposed additional
facilities in $13,966,000 and that the revised cost of all 1994 and
1995 ITP facilities in $100,724,000 and $91,987,000, respectively.
Texas Eastern proposes the following revised initial rate for 1994 and
new initial rate for 1995 ITP services.
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Rate Per Dth 1994 1995
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Demand Rate................................... $19.974 $21.078
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Texas Eastern states that the subject amended application
supersedes other pending ITP applications. Specifically, Texas Eastern
states that it will withdraw its applications in Docket Nos. CP92-184-
004 and CP94-5-000.
Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with
reference to said amendment and motion to vacate should on or before
February 24, 1994, 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 to a proceeding or to
participate as a party in any hearing therein must file a motion to
intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules. Any person who has
heretofore filed need not file again.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-2902 Filed 2-8-94; 8:45 am]
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