[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 90 (Thursday, May 9, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 31293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11605]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP02-309-000]


Sunoco, Inc. (R&M), Complainant, v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe 
Line Corporation, Respondent; Notice of Complaint

May 3, 2002.
    Take notice that on May 2, 2002, pursuant to Rule 206 of the Rules 
of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission), 18 CFR 385.206, Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) (Sunoco) tendered for 
filing a Complaint against Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation 
(Transco).
    Sunoco alleges that Transco has indicated its intention to 
terminate firm transportation service to Sunoco at certain production 
area receipt points in contravention of a 1992 FERC-approved settlement 
agreement that specifically requires Transco to provide firm 
transportation service at such points. Sunoco further alleges that 
Transco failed to provide the Commission with complete and accurate 
information concerning its firm service obligation to Sunoco in its 
abandonment application filed in Docket No. CP01-34 in which Transco 
requested authorization to abandon service to Sunoco at certain 
production area receipt points.
    Sunoco requests that the Commission institute a formal 
investigation to scrutinize and remedy Transco's unilateral abrogation 
of a FERC-approved settlement agreement and related failure to disclose 
to the Commission all relevant facts and circumstances pertaining to 
its firm service obligation to Sunoco in its application seeking 
abandonment authorization in Docket No. CP01-34. Sunoco further 
requests that the Commission issue an order pursuant to Sections 5 and 
16 of the Natural Gas Act requiring Transco to continue providing firm 
transportation service to Sunoco at all receipt points designated under 
its firm transportation service agreement that became effective 
pursuant the FERC-approved settlement agreement. Alternatively, Sunoco 
requests the Commission to take such action as it may deem necessary 
and appropriate pursuant to Sections 5 and 16 of the Natural Gas Act, 
to modify the settlement to restore the status quo ante and to prevent 
unjust enrichment to Transco by, among other things, requiring Transco 
to refund, with interest, take-or-pay charges paid to Transco by Sunoco 
pursuant to the terms of the settlement.
    Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this filing should 
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 such motions or 
protests must be filed on or before May 22, 2002. 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 
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to 
intervene. Answers to the complaint shall also be due on or before May 
22, 2002. 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). 
Comments, protests, interventions and answers 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 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-11605 Filed 5-8-02; 8:45 am]
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