01-26603. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Change in Rates and Negotiated

October 17, 2001.

Take notice that on September 26, 2001, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee) tendered for filing a notice of a change in the rates for the October 18, 2000 Negotiated Rate Agreement between Tennessee and Dynegy Marketing and Trade which was accepted by the Commission in Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, 93 FERC ¶61,168 (2000) (November 17 Order). As agreed to in the November 17 Order, Tennessee is providing notice of substitution of a fixed price effective October 1, 2001.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest said filing should file a motion to intervene or a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with sections 385.214 or 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such motions or protests must be filed on or before October 24, 2001. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceedings. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “RIMS” link, select “Docket#” and follow the instructions (call 202-208-2222 for assistance). Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site under the “e-Filing” link.

David P. Boergers,

Secretary.