Section 284.15 - Bidding by affiliates in open seasons for pipeline capacity(a) Multiple affiliates of the same entity may not participate in an open season for pipeline capacity conducted by any interstate pipeline providing service under subparts B and G of this part, in which the pipeline may allocate capacity on a pro rata basis, unless each affiliate has an independent business reason for submitting a bid.(b) For purposes of this section, an affiliate is any person that satisfies the definition of affiliate in § 358.3(a)(1) and (3) of this chapter with respect to another entity participating in an open season subject to paragraph (a) of this section.Order 894, 76 FR 72306 , Nov. 23, 2011 Order 894, 76 FR 72306 , 11/23/2011