[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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