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I was asked whether TW could install a stand-by compressor unit at the Gallup
station in the event the unit was down due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. All interstate pipelines with a blanket certificate are authorized to install, operate, and remove "temporary" compression provided the temporary facilities are not used to increase the volume or service above that rendered by existing permanent unit(s). Temporary compression installed under this authority can only be used when permanent horsepower is down for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. I have reviewed this issue with legal and we agree that stand-by compression would qualify under the "temporary compression" regulations. This authorization is restricted to the cost limitations of the automatic blanket certificate of $7.3MM in 2000 (this includes the costs to acquire the unit). The cost limits under the blanket certificate are increased each year. Generally, the new limits are published in February an increase approx. $100,000 each year). Further, the certificate requires that the "temporary facilities" meet a 55 dBA Ldn noise standard. Please coordinate the installation of any temporary compression with the certificate department . Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks MW
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