[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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