[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 117 (Monday, June 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 32804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-15235]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR01-17-000]


Raptor Natural Pipeline LLC; Notice of Rate Election

June 12, 2001.
    Take notice that on June 1, 2001, Raptor Natural Pipeline LLC 
(Raptor) filed, pursuant to Section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's 
regulations, an election setting forth proposed rates for firm and 
interruptible Section 311(a)(2) transportation services and stating 
Raptor's intent to continue providing Section 311(a)(2) storage 
services at market-based rates. Raptor seeks a fair and equitable 
determination from the Commission, regarding these rate proposals. 
Raptor's mailing address is P.O. Box 4783, CH 1068, Houston, Texas, 
77079.
    Raptor states that it is the successor-in-interest to LG&E Natural 
Pipeline L.L.C., and is an intrastate pipeline company within the 
meaning of Section 2(16) of the NGPA, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 3301(16). Raptor 
will provide the services described above pursuant to Section 311(a)(2) 
of the NGPA through its facilities located in New Mexico.
    Pursuant to Section 284.123(b)(2)(ii), of the Commission's 
regulations, if the Commission does not act within 150 days of the date 
of the Petition's filing date, the rates proposed therein will be 
deemed to be fair and equitable and not in excess of an amount that 
interstate pipelines would be permitted to charge for similar services. 
The Commission may within such 150 day period extend the time for 
action or institute a proceeding in which all interested parties will 
be afforded an opportunity for written comments and the oral 
presentation of views, data and arguments.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must 
file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in 
accordance with rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). All motions must be filed 
with the Secretary of the Commission on or before June 27, 2001. This 
petition for rate approval is on file with the Commission and is 
available for 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). Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed 
electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 
385.200(a)(1)(iii) and the instruction on the Commission's web site at 
http://www.ferc.fed.us.efi/doorbell.htm.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-15235 Filed 6-15-01; 8:45 am]
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