02-13499. Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Filing of Annual Report

May 23, 2002.

Take notice that on May 20, 2002, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) submitted its annual report pursuant to the Commission's Order in Public Service Company of Colorado, et al., Docket Nos. RP97-369-000, et al.

Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its affected jurisdictional sales customers and 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 on or before May 30, 2002. 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. 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.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.