01-28033. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing

November 2, 2001.

Take notice that on October 26, 2001, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (Tennessee), tendered for filing and approval (1) a Gas Transportation Agreement between Tennessee and NJR Energy Services (NJRES) pursuant to Tennessee's Rate Schedule FT-A (FT-A Agreement) and (2) an October 18, 2001 Firm Transportation Negotiated Rate Letter Agreement entered into between Tennessee and NJRES (Negotiated Rate Agreement). The filed FT-A Agreement and the Negotiated Rate Agreement reflect a negotiated rate arrangement between Tennessee and NJRES to be effective December 1, 2001.

Tennessee states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of Tennessee's customers and affected state regulatory commissions.

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 in accordance with section 154.210 of the Commission's Regulations. 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.

Linwood A. Watson, Jr.,

Acting Secretary.