01-30561. Equitrans, L.P.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

December 5, 2001.

Take notice that on November 30, 2001, Equitrans, L.P. (Equitrans) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following revised tariff sheet to become effective January 1, 2002:

Sixth Revised Sheet No. 5

Ninth Revised Sheet No. 6

Fifth Revised Sheet No. 10

Equitrans states that the purpose of this filing is to comply with the “Order Approving the Gas Research Institute's 2002 Research, Development and Demonstration Program and 2002-2006 Five Year Plan” issued on September 19, 2001 in Docket No. RP01-434-000. The Commission authorized pipeline companies to collect the Gas Research Institute (GRI) funding unit from their customers. The 2002 GRI unit surcharge approved by the Commission is (1) $0.0660 per dekatherm (Dth) per month demand surcharge for high load factor customers, (2) $0.0407 per Dth per month demand surcharge for low load factor customers and (3) $0.0055 per Dth commodity/usage surcharge.

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.