[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 53153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22865]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP03-349-000]


Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application

September 3, 2003.
    Take notice that on August 26, 2003, Southern Star Central Gas 
Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro, 
Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP03-349-000, an application 
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) as amended, and 
part 157 of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
(Commission), for permission and approval to abandon compression 
facilities in Johnson County, Missouri, all as more set forth in the 
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public 
inspection
    Southern Star proposes to abandon five 170 horsepower compressor 
units and appurtenant facilities, auxiliary equipment at the Knob 
Noster compressor station in Johnson County. It is stated that the 
compressor station was constructed in 1949 and utilized to compress gas 
into the Carrollton/Marshall 8-inch system. It is stated that the 
facilities are now obsolete due to piping constraints and that the 
compression is insufficient reliably meet volume demand during peak 
periods. It is explained that the facilities are no longer needed 
because the newer, more efficient 800 horsepower unit at the Concordia 
compressor station now serves the Carrollton/Marshall system and 
provides adequate compression during peak periods. Southern Star 
proposes to abandon the facilities by reclaim with the exception of an 
equipment storage warehouse which would continue to be used. It is 
asserted that Southern Star would continue to own and operate the 
property that the compressor station proposed for abandonment stands 
on.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to David 
N. Roberts, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, at (270)852-4654.
    This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be 
viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the 
eLibrary (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last 
three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. For 
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERC 
[email protected] or call toll-free at (866) 206-3676, or, for 
TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of 
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by 
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or 
before the comment date file with the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to 
intervene 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 NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party 
status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary 
of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the 
applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of 
filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant 
and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the 
proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the 
proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have 
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with 
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and 
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. 
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the 
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will 
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's 
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project 
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly 
involved in the protest. 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. The Commission strongly encourages 
intervenors to file electronically.
    Comment Date: September 23, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-22865 Filed 9-8-03; 8:45 am]
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