03-11658. Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Tariff Filing

May 5, 2003.

Take notice that on April 30, 2003 Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. (Southern Star) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, First Revised Sheet No. 214, to become effective May 15, 2003.

Southern Star states that the purpose of this filing is to apply right-of-first-refusal provisions to maximum rate service agreements and to remove the five-year term matching cap from the right-of-first-refusal provisions of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Tariff consistent with the Commission's Order on Remand in Docket No. RM98-10-011. The instant filing is an amendment to the initial filing made on April 11, 2003, and is identical except that Southern Star's name designation is now “Inc.” instead of “LLC.”

Southern Star states that copies the transmittal letter and appendices are being mailed to Southern Star's jurisdictional customers and interested state commissions.

Any person desiring to protest said filing should file a protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Section 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such 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. 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.

Protest Date: May 12, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.