[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 145 (Friday, July 28, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 38813] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-18542] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. PR95-15-000] Manchester Pipeline Corp.; Notice of Petition for Rate Approval July 24, 1995. Take notice that on July 12, 1995, Manchester Pipeline Corporation (Manchester) filed pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2) of the Commission's regulations, a petition for rate approval requesting that the Commission approve as fair and equitable, market-based rates for firm and interruptible storage services performed under section 311(a)(2) of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA). The rates for the individual storage services will be negotiated between Manchester and various shippers. Manchester does not propose to have established any maximum or minimum rate for any generic service. Manchester does, however, intend to retain 2.80% of the injection/withdrawal volumes as an allowance for compressor fuel and losses for storage of natural gas. Manchester's petition states that it is an intrastate natural gas pipeline company within the meaning of section 2(16) of the NGPA in the State of Oklahoma. Manchester owns storage facilities in the State of Oklahoma, which are the subject of this petition. The storage facilities consist of 17 Bcf of working storage capacity with injection rates of up to 100 MMcf per day and withdrawal rates of up to 250 MMcf per day. Facilities also include approximately 13 miles of pipeline interconnecting the storage facilities with Oklahoma Natural Gas Company and Williams Natural Gas Company, nine injection/withdrawal wells, and three compressor units. Manchester is a new entrant in the storage market and has not previously offered Section 311 services. Manchester proposes to charge market-based rates subject to refund effective upon the filing of this petition. Pursuant to section 284.123(b)(2)(ii), if the Commission does not act within 150 days of the filing date, the market-based negotiated rates for firm and interruptible storage services 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 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 in accordance with Sections 385.211 and 385.214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedures. All motions must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission on or before August 8, 1995. The petition for rate approval is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 95-18542 Filed 7-27-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M