[Federal Register: March 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 45)] [Notices] [Page 11466] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr09mr99-89] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP99-228-000] Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Application March 3, 1999. Take notice that on February 26, 1999, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Applicant), P.O. Box 2511, Houston, Texas, 77252, filed in Docket No. CP99-228-000 an abbreviated application pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act, as amended, and Sections 157.7 and 157.18 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations thereunder, for permission and approval to abandon certain minor pipeline facilities, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The application may be viewed on the web at www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call (202) 208-2222 for assistance) Applicant proposes to abandon by removal certain inactive and minor pipeline facilities, specifically, a receipt point facility designated as side valve number 547E-111. Applicant states that this facility is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Applicant proposes to blind flange the side valve and remove the riser and associated check and ball valves. Applicant further states that the abandoned facilities will then be scrapped. Any person desiring to be heard or to make any protest with reference to said application should on or before March 24, 1999, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, a petition 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 proetestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party to the proceeding or to participate as a party in any hearing therein must file a petition 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 the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, a hearing will be held without further notice before the Commission on this application if no petition to intervene is filed within the time required herein, and if the Commission on its own review of the matter finds that the abandonment is required by the public convenience and necessity. If a petition for leave to intervene is timely filed, or if the Commission on its motion believes that a formal hearing is required, further notice of such hearing will be duly given. Under the procedure herein provide for, unless otherwise advised, it will be unnecessary for Applicant to appear or be represented at the hearing. David P. Boergers, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-5714 Filed 3-8-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M