[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 37791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13493]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR02-17-000]


Gulf States Pipeline Corporation; Notice of Petition for Rate 
Approval

May 23, 2002.
    Take notice that on April 30, 2002, Gulf States Pipeline 
Corporation (GSP) 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 services performed under section 311 of the Natural Gas 
Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA). GSP requests that the Commission determine 
that its current maximum rates of $.3448 per MMBtu for interruptible 
transportation and $.1314 per MMBtu commodity charge and $6.49 monthly 
demand charge for firm transportation remain fair and equitable at this 
time. GSP also requests continuation of the maximum fuel retention 
percentage of 2%.
    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 7, 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. 02-13493 Filed 5-29-02; 8:45 am]
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