03-5820. Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

March 5, 2003.

Take notice that on February 28, 2003, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company (Panhandle) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the tariff sheets listed on Appendix A attached to the filing to become effective April 1, 2003.

Panhandle states that this filing is made in accordance with section 24 (Fuel Reimbursement Adjustment) of the General Terms and Conditions in Panhandle's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1. Panhandle explains that the revised tariff sheets filed herewith reflect the following changes to Fuel Reimbursement Percentages:

(1) No change in the Gathering Fuel Reimbursement Percentage;

(2) A 0.03% decrease in the Field Zone Fuel Reimbursement Percentage;

(3) A 0.02% increase in the Market Zone Fuel Reimbursement Percentage;

(4) No change in the Injection and Withdrawal Field Area Storage Reimbursement Percentages; and

(5) No change in the Injection and Withdrawal Market Area Storage Reimbursement Percentages.

Panhandle further states that a copy of this filing is available for public inspection during regular business hours at Panhandle's office at 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056-5306. In addition, copies of this filing are being served on all affected customers and applicable state regulatory agencies.

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 385.314 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. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the “FERRIS” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at [e-mail] or toll-free at [phone], or TTY, contact [phone]. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site under the “e-Filing” link.

Comment Date: March 12, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.