[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 56292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27893]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP01-442-000]


Black Marlin Pipeline Co., MCNIC Black Marlin Offshore Co. and 
WBI Offshore Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application

November 1, 2001.
    Take notice that on September 17, 2001, Black Marlin Pipeline 
Company (Black Marlin), MCNIC Black Marlin Offshore Company (MCNIC), 
and WBI Offshore Pipeline, Inc. (WBI) (Applicants) filed an application 
pursuant to sections 7(b) and (c) of the Natural Gas Act for a 
certificate of public convenience and necessity and for authorization 
to abandon and transfer ownership in offshore natural gas pipeline 
facilities referred to as the Black Marlin pipeline system, all as more 
fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission 
and open to public inspection. Copies of this filing are on file with 
the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may 
also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``RIMS'' 
link, select ``Docket#'' and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 
for assistance).
    Applicants state that the Black Marlin pipeline system is a 
certificated natural gas pipeline that is owned in undivided interests 
by Black Marlin, MCNIC, and WBI. Applicants further state that Williams 
Field Service Group recently purchased 100 percent of the capital stock 
of Black Marlin, MCNIC, and WBI. Applicants indicate that they are 
requesting the authorizations in order to merge the entire ownership 
and certificate authority for the Black Marlin pipeline system into a 
single corporate entity, which will be Black Marlin. Applicants state 
that the requested authorization will have no affect on the rates, 
services, or operation of the Black Marlin pipeline system.
    Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with 
reference to said application should on or before November 23, 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 385.214 or 385.211) 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, 
protests, and interventions 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 website under ``e-Filing'' link. 
Copies of the filing are on file with the Commission and are available 
for public inspection in the Public Reference Room of the Commission's 
offices.

David P. Boergers,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-27893 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am]
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