[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 9329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-4679]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. CP99-204-000]
National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Application
February 19, 1999.
Take notice that on February 9, 1999, National Fuel Gas Supply
Corporation (National Fuel), 10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York
14203, filed in Docket No. CP99-204-000 an application pursuant to
Sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Part 157 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 157) for a certificate of public
convenience and necessity authorizing the replacement of a portion of
an existing pipeline and for permission and approval to abandon the
facilities to be replaced, all as more fully set forth in the
application on file with the Commission and open to public inspection.
The application may be viewed on the web at www.ferc.fed.us/online/
rims.htm (call (202) 208-2222 for assistance.
National Fuel proposes to replace and relocate a portion of its
existing 12-inch Line R-34 located in the Town of Hanover, Chautauqua
County, New York. Specifically, National Fuels request authorization to
replace 1,050 feet of its existing Line R-34 with 1,300 feet of 12-inch
pipeline. National Fuel indicates that a portion of Line R-34 would be
located in a new right-of-way because since the installation of Line R-
34, farm buildings have encroached upon the right-of-way, necessitating
the relocation of a portion Line R-34. As a result, National Fuel
proposes to reroute a portion of the pipeline to avoid the farm
buildings.
It is stated that approximately 320 feet of new pipeline will be
installed in the same trench or immediately adjacent to the existing
pipeline. National Fuel further avers that the existing 16-inch casing
under Allegany Road will be used for the new road crossing. It is
stated that starting on the east side of Allegany Road, the pipeline
will leave the original right-of-way for approximately 980 feet to
avoid farm buildings. National Fuel estimates the construction cost of
this project to be $171,385.
National Fuel also seeks authorization to abandon approximately
1,050 feet of its existing Line R-34. It is stated that approximately
950 feet of the existing line will be removed by trench excavation and
approximately 100 feet of pipe will be abandoned in place. It is
averred that the 100 feet of pipe will be left in place because it is
located under a concrete pad. National Fuel estimates that the
abandonment work will cost approximately $10,000.
No above-ground facilities will be abandoned. National Fuel states
that removal of these facilities will not affect service to existing
markets. National Fuel further states that the facilities will be
financed with internally generated funds and/or interim short-term bank
loans.
Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with
reference to said application should on or before March 12, 1999, file
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 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 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the National 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.
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 own review of the matter
finds that the grant of a certificate and permission and approval for
the proposed construction and 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 National Fuel to appear or be represented at
the hearing.
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-4679 Filed 2-24-99; 8:45 am]
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