[Federal Register: September 9, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 174)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP03-349-000]


Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Application

September 3, 2003.
    Take notice that on August 26, 2003, Southern Star Central Gas
Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star), 3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro,
Kentucky 42301, filed in Docket No. CP03-349-000, an application
pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) as amended, and
part 157 of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission), for permission and approval to abandon compression
facilities in Johnson County, Missouri, all as more set forth in the
application which is on file with the Commission and open to public
inspection
    Southern Star proposes to abandon five 170 horsepower compressor
units and appurtenant facilities, auxiliary equipment at the Knob
Noster compressor station in Johnson County. It is stated that the
compressor station was constructed in 1949 and utilized to compress gas
into the Carrollton/Marshall 8-inch system. It is stated that the
facilities are now obsolete due to piping constraints and that the
compression is insufficient reliably meet volume demand during peak
periods. It is explained that the facilities are no longer needed
because the newer, more efficient 800 horsepower unit at the Concordia
compressor station now serves the Carrollton/Marshall system and
provides adequate compression during peak periods. Southern Star
proposes to abandon the facilities by reclaim with the exception of an
equipment storage warehouse which would continue to be used. It is
asserted that Southern Star would continue to own and operate the
property that the compressor station proposed for abandonment stands
on.
    Any questions concerning this application may be directed to David
N. Roberts, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, at (270)852-4654.
    This filing is available for review at the Commission or may be
viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
eLibrary (FERRIS) link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number filed to access the document. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERC 
OnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free at (866) 206-3676, or, for
TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date file with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to
intervene 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 NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party
status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary
of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the
applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of
filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant
and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the
proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the
proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest. 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. The Commission strongly encourages
intervenors to file electronically.
    Comment Date: September 23, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-22865 Filed 9-8-03; 8:45 am]

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