[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 1, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 35919] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-17424] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP98-619-000] Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation; Notice of Application June 25, 1998. Take notice that on June 17, 1998, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation (Columbia), a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 12801 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-1046, filed an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act, as amended, for permission and approval to abandon certain natural gas services, as more fully described in the application. Columbia proposes to abandon from service Munderf Storage Field and transmission pipelines 4393 and 4394, all located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Due to the deteriorating condition of the casing in the only well (Munderf Storage Well 552) in Munderf Storage field and at the recommendation of the State of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Columbia plugged Well 552 on July 13, 1994. Columbia has determined that because of changes in market requirements, sources of supply and transmission facilities in the Munderf area, that current and future market requirements can be met without the Munderf Storage Field. Columbia has also determined that with the abandonment of Munderf Storage Field, transmission lines 4393 and 4394, consisting of 677 feet of 4-inch diameter pipeline, will no longer be needed. The estimated net debit to accumulated provision for depreciation for both the storage field and lines is $138,475. Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with reference to said application should on or before July 16, 1998, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., 20426, a motion to intervene or a protest 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 Natural Gas Act (18 CFR 157.10). All protests filed with the Commission will be considered by it in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make the protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party to a proceeding or to participate as a party in any hearing therein must file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules. Take further notice that, pursuant to the authority contained in and subject to the jurisdiction conferred upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Sections 7 and 15 of the Natural Gas Act and commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, a hearing will be held without further notice before the Commission or its designee on this application if no motion to intervene is filed within the time required herein, if the Commission on its own review of the matter finds that a grant of the certificate is required by the public convenience and necessity. If a motion for leave to intervene is timely filed, or if the Commission on its own motion believes that a formal hearing is required, further notice of such hearing will be duly given. Under the procedure herein provided for, unless otherwise advised, it will be unnecessary for Columbia to appear or be represented at the hearing. David P. Boergers, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-17424 Filed 6-30-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M