[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 38090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13667]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR02-18-000]


Nicor Gas; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval

May 24, 2002.
    Take notice that on May 1, 2002, Nicor Gas (Nicor) filed pursuant 
to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations, a petition 
for rate approval requesting that the Commission approve the proposed 
rates as fair and equitable for transportation and storage services 
performed under section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 
(NGPA). Nicor proposes an effective date of May 1, 2002.
    Nicor states that it is an intrastate gas distribution company 
providing services under the blanket certificate issued to it in Docket 
No. CP92-481-000. Nicor owns and operates transportation and storage 
facilities in the State of Illinois.
    Pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2)(ii), if the Commission does not 
act within 150 days of the date of this filing, the rates will be 
deemed to be fair and equitable and not in excess of an amount which 
interstate pipelines would be permitted to charge for similar 
transportation service. The Commission may, prior to the expiration of 
the 150 day period, extend the time for action or institute a 
proceeding to afford parties an opportunity for written comments and 
for 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 Sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules 
and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed with the 
Secretary of the Commission on or before June 10, 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 
proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to 
intervene. This petition for rate approval is 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 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 web site 
under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-13667 Filed 5-30-02; 8:45 am]
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