[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 237 (Monday, December 9, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 64871] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-31174] [[Page 64871]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. RP97-125-000] Southern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff December 3, 1996. Take notice that on November 29, 1996, Southern Natural Gas Company (Southern) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets set forth on Appendix A to the filing, to become effective January 1, 1997. Southern states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with Commission Order Nos. 582 and 582-A requiring, inter alia, that all rates be stated on a thermal basis. Southern proposes to state all of its rates on a Dekatherm (Dth) basis effective January 1, 1997, since the Commission has approved Dth to be the standard unit for nominations, allocations and invoicing. Accordingly, Southern has changed all references in its Tariff from MMBtu to Dth in addition to stating its reservation charges and calculations for firm service on a Dth basis. These changes do not impact firm shippers' contract quantities (in Mcf) and do not substantively alter the charges shippers pay for service. Southern has also made other clarifications to its Tariff required by the orders. Southern submits that the Commission should grant it all waivers necessary to place these provisions into effect January 1, 1997. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this filing should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR Sections 385.211 and 385.214). All such motions and protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by 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 proceeding. 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. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-31174 Filed 12-6-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M