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I. Purpose of Filing Calderwood & Harkness LLP, on behalf of its client Ridgeline Midstream Services LLC ("Ridgeline" or "Applicant"), a Delaware limited liability company with its principal office at 700 Kanawha Boulevard East, Suite 1400, Charleston, West Virginia 25301, hereby submits for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("Commission" or "FERC") Ridgeline's application for authorization of (1)

II. Description of Applicant and the Ridgeline Pipeline System Ridgeline owns and operates the Ridgeline Pipeline System, a 187-mile, 24-inch-diameter high-pressure natural gas pipeline extending from the Wetzel County Interconnect in Wetzel County, West Virginia (approximate coordinates: 39.6120° N, 80.7540° W) to the Waynesburg Compressor Station in Greene County, Pennsylvania (approximate coordinates: 39.8965° N,

III. Description of the Filing — Rate Case (Docket No. RP22-847-000) Ridgeline hereby submits its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, a Part 284, Subpart G open-access transportation tariff in compliance with the Commission's open-access transportation requirements established in Order No. 636 and subsequent orders. The proposed tariff includes rate schedules for firm transportation service (Rate Schedule FT-1) a

IV. Description of the Filing — Interconnection Authorization (Docket No. RP22-847-001) Concurrently with the rate case filing described above, Ridgeline seeks authorization pursuant to Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717f, for the construction and operation of physical interconnection facilities with ATPC's existing 30-inch mainline at ATPC Milepost 412.6. The proposed interconnection point is designat

V. List of Enclosed Documents and Exhibits In connection with this filing, Ridgeline encloses the following documents and exhibits for filing with the Commission:

1. Application for Initial Tariff Rate and Interconnection Authorization — The complete application, including all supporting narrative, filed in the original and the required number of copies as prescribed by the Commission's regulations at 18 C.F.R. § 385.2003.

2. FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1 — Proposed Tariff Sheets — The complete set of proposed original tariff sheets comprising Rate Schedule FT-1 (Firm Transportation), Rate Schedule IT-1 (Interruptible Transportation), General Terms and Conditions, and Form of Service Agreement.

3. Statement of Nature of Filing and Tariff Summary — Prepared pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 154.7, providing a concise summary of the nature, basis, and purpose of the filing and the proposed tariff rates.

4. Exhibit Nos. A through P — Supporting Data — Comprehensive supporting data required by the Commission's regulations, including cost-of-service schedules, rate base calculations, rate design workpapers, a system map depicting the Ridgeline Pipeline System and the proposed interconnection point, operating statistics for the test year, depreciation schedules and depreciation rate support, capital structure support an

5. Verification and Certificate of Accuracy — Executed by James K. Winfield, Chief Executive Officer and President of Ridgeline Midstream Services LLC, attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the information and data contained in the application and supporting exhibits.

6. Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel — Designating George Trujillo of Calderwood & Harkness LLP as lead counsel, and Brett Callahan and David Stanton as additional counsel of record authorized to represent Ridgeline in all proceedings before the Commission in connection with this filing.

7. Certificate of Service — Certifying that the filing has been served upon all parties required to receive notice under the Commission's regulations, including ATPC and relevant state regulatory agencies.

8. Form of Notice Suitable for Publication in the Federal Register — A proposed notice prepared in the format customarily accepted by the Commission for publication in the Federal Register, describing the nature of the filing and the procedures for intervention and comment.

VI. Request for Establishment of Intervention Deadline and Procedural Schedule Ridgeline respectfully requests that the Commission issue a Notice of Filing and establish an intervention and protest deadline consistent with the Commission's customary practice for filings of this nature. Ridgeline further requests that, in the event the Commission determines that the proposed initial rates or interconnection authorizat

VII. Contact Information for Counsel All communications, correspondence, pleadings, and documents regarding this filing should be directed to the following counsel for Ridgeline: George Trujillo Responsible Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Practice Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1601 K Street NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: (202) 555-4127 Facsimile: (202) 555-4101 Email: gtrujillo@calderwoodharkness.com Bret

VIII. Closing Ridgeline respectfully requests that the Commission accept the enclosed filing as submitted and grant the authorizations requested herein. Ridgeline is committed to the full and timely compliance with all applicable Commission regulations and orders, and stands ready to provide any additional information, data, or supplemental materials that the Commission or its Staff may require in connection with the