Northwest Pipeline Corporation G P
Fourth Revised Volume No. 1
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Effective Date: 01/31/2008, Docket: RP08-130-000, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 255 Original Sheet No. 255 : Effective
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(Continued)
21. RECEIPT AND DELIVERY FACILITIES (Continued)
the new facilities. Transporter and Shipper may agree on a rate
method which provides flexibility regarding method of payment and
timing of recovery of the cost of service for the facilities.
Shipper may select from the following rate methodologies for
determination of its facilities surcharge:
(1) volumetric rates;
(2) monthly cost-of-service charges;
(3) levelized rate payments; or
(4) a combination of reservation and volumetric charges.
(c) At its option, Transporter will pay all costs of acquiring
any rights to real property upon which the contemplated facilities
are to be constructed, as well as costs related to rights of
ingress. Unless otherwise agreed, any rights of ownership and
control associated with such real property will be retained by
Transporter.
(d) The reimbursement obligation under Section 21.3(b) may be
transferred to superseding or replacement service agreements as
necessary, subject to Transporter's approval.
(e) Shipper may elect at any time to cease paying a facilities
surcharge under Section 21.3(b) by paying Transporter for the then
remaining net book value of the facilities, including any related
income taxes, at which time the applicable service agreement will
be amended to reflect the termination of Exhibit C.
(f) If Shipper elects to reimburse Transporter under Section
21.3(b) and subsequently ceases operations at the end-use point or
receipt point for which the facilities were installed, or ceases
to be a Rate Schedule TF-1, Rate Schedule TF-2, Rate Schedule TI-
1, Rate Schedule TFL-1 or Rate Schedule TIL-1 Shipper (unless its
facility cost reimbursement obligations hereunder are assumed by a
Replacement Shipper), Shipper will notify Transporter of such
occurrence within five business days of such occurrence. Shipper
will pay Transporter for the then remaining net book value of the
facilities, including any related income taxes, within 30 days
after Transporter submits an invoice to Shipper. Interest
calculated in accordance with 18 CFR Section 154.501(d) will
accrue on any balance remaining after the due date specified on
the invoice.