Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Arkansas Gas Consumers,

[Federal Register: March 19, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 53)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP98-158-000]

Arkansas Gas Consumers v. NorAm Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Complaint

March 13, 1998.

Take notice that on March 11, 1998, pursuant to Rule 206 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206, the Arkansas Gas Consumers (AGC) tendered for filing a complaint against NorAm Gas Transmission Company (NorAm). AGC alleges that NorAm plans to increase the number of pooling zones on its system from 5 to 10 effective April 1, 1998, and that it intends to do so without filing to revise its tariff. AGC contends that this proposal is unreasonable, and absent tariff authority, is a violation of the Natural Gas Act.

AGC also contends that if NorAm implements its proposal pool operators will suffer decreased flexibility and restricted balancing ability. AGC further contends that the increase in the number of pooling zones will decrease pool operators' ability to aggregate small shippers' supplies into bundles large enough for sale. AGC argues that this will benefit NorAm's marketing affiliate, and that this is the real purpose underlying the proposal. AGC contends that, even without the proposed change, pooling on NorAm's system is improper and contributes to what AGC contends is a discriminatory NorAm discounting policy.

Any person desiring to be heard or protest with respect to said complaint shall file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Sections 385.214 and 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions and protests must be filedon or before March 27, 1998. All protests filedwith the Commission will be considered in determining the appropriate course of action to be taken, but will not serve to make a protestant a party to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are available for public inspection in the

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Public Reference Room. Answers to this complaint are due March 27, 1998. David P. Boergers, Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-7085Filed3-18-98; 8:45 am]

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