[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 203 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 56168-56169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-28171] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP99-86-000] Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff October 15, 1998. Take notice that on October 13, 1998, Natural Gas Pilepine Company of American (Natural) tendered for filing to be part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Sixth Revised Volume No. 1, Third Revised Sheet No. 386 and Original Sheet No. 387, to be effective January 1, 1999. Natural states that the filing is submitted pursuant to the January 21, 1998 Stipulation and Agreement (Settlement) approved by the Commission's order issued April 29, 1998 in Docket Nos. RP7-149-003, et al. In the Settlement, Natural and other pipelines, agreed to be voluntary collection agents for shippers who voluntarily choose to contribute to GRI programs through a ``check-the-box'' approach on pipelines' invoices. Therefore, Natural proposed revised tariff language in Section 39 of the [[Page 56169]] General Terms and Conditions of its Tariff to implement the ``check- the-box'' mechanism. Natural requested any waives which may be required to permit the tendered tariff sheets to become effective January 1, 1999. Natural states that copies of the filing have been mailed to Natural's customers and interested state regulatory agencies. Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 or 285.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed in accordance with Section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection in the Public Reference Room. David P. Boergers, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-28171 Filed 10-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M