[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 15109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-6421]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP01-98-000]


National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation; Notice of Application

March 9, 2001.
    Take notice that on March 5, 2001, National Fuel Gas Supply 
Corporation (National Fuel), 10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York 
14203, in Docket No. CP01-98-000 an application pursuant to Section 
7(c) of the Natural Gas Act for permission and approval for National 
Fuel to increase the horsepower (HP) of its Knox Compressor Station, 
located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, all as more fully set forth 
in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to 
public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).
    National Fuel proposes to increase the horsepower of its Knox 
Compressor Station from 1,620 HP to 1,920 HP, located in Jefferson 
County, Pennsylvania. National Fuel states that it would uprate 
compressor units 1 and 2 from 450 HP to 600 HP, by increasing the 
maximum speed of the existing units from 400 RPM to 440 RPM. National 
Fuel indicates that this work would consist of mechanical, engine, and 
ignition modifications and related engine and control panel tuning. 
National Fuel asserts that compressor units 1 and 2 are manufactured by 
Ajax (Model Number DPC 450 LE).
    National Fuel states that the proposed increase in horsepower at 
the Knox Compressor Station will allow it greater operational 
flexibility in the use of its Galbraith and Markle Storage Fields by 
increasing the available maximum injection rates in the later stage of 
the injection season, and by increasing the available maximum 
withdrawal rates in the later stage of the withdrawal season.
    National Fuel states that estimated cost of the project to be 
$57,000. National Fuel asserts that the facilities will be financed 
with internationally-generated funds and/or interim short-term bank 
loans. National Fuel states that the proposed project is designed to 
improve existing service for existing customers by improving 
reliability and flexibility, and qualifies for rolled-in rate treatment 
under the Commission's Statement of Policy, 88 FERC Paragraph 61,227 
(1999). Therefore, National Fuel requests all project costs should be 
permitted rolled-in treatment in National Fuel's next rate case.
    Any questions regarding the application should be directed to David 
W. Reitz, Assistant General Counsel, at (716) 857-7949, National Fuel 
Gas Supply Corporation, 10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York 14203.
    Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with 
reference to said Application should on or before March 30, 2001, file 
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 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 or 18 CFR 385.214) 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 proceeding 
or to participate as a party in any hearing therein must file a motion 
to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules. Comments and 
protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. 
See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the 
Commission's web site at 
http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.
    Take further notice that pursuant to the authority contained in and 
subject to the jurisdiction conferred upon the 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 the Application if no petition to 
intervene is filed within the time required herein, if the Commission 
on its own review of the matter finds that a grant of the abandonment 
is required by the public convenience and necessity. If a petition 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 Applicant to appear or be represented at the 
hearing.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-6421 Filed 3-14-01; 8:45 am]
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