[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 94 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 30978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12121]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP00-220-000]


Town of Neligh, Nebraska v. Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas 
Transmission, LLC and KN Energy, a division of Kinder-Morgan, Inc.; 
Notice on Procedures

May 9, 2000.
    On March 23, 2000, the Town of Neligh, Nebraska (Neligh) filed a 
complaint against Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC (KMI) 
\1\ and KN Energy, a division of Kinder-Morgan, Inc. (KN Energy) 
pursuant to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) \2\ and Rule 206 of 
the Commission's regulations.\3\ Neligh requests that its complaint be 
considered under the Commission's Fast Track complaint procedures set 
forth in section 206(h) of the Commission's regulations.\4\ On April 
12, 2000, we issued and order directing the Commission Staff to 
convening a technical conference at which the parties and Commission 
staff could explore the issues raised in this proceeding, including 
whether Fast Track treatment is appropriate.\5\ The technical 
conference was held on April 18, 2000.
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    \1\ Neligh filed its complaint against KN Interstate Gas 
Transmission Company. However, on December 28, 1999, that company 
changed its name to Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas Transmission LLC.
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 717(d).
    \3\ 18 CFR 385.206.
    \4\ 18 CFR 206(h).
    \5\ 91 FERC para. 61,034(2000).
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    While we recognize Neligh's desire to own and operate its 
distribution system, the facts provided at the technical conference and 
in subsequent pleadings indicate that KMI and KN Energy will continue 
to provide transmission service to the town of Neligh until the time 
that this complaint can be processed.
    The Commission orders:
    Neligh's complaint will be processed pursuant to the Commission's 
standard complaint procedures.

    By direction of the Commission.
David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-12121 Filed 5-12-00; 8:45 am]
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