01-17317. West Texas Gas, Inc.; Notice of Gas Cost Reconciliation Report

July 5, 2001.

Take notice that on June 28, 2001, West Texas Gas, Inc. (WTG) submitted for filing, pursuant to Section 19 of the General Terms and Conditions of its FERC Gas Tariff its annual purchased gas cost reconciliation for the period ending April 30, 2001. Under Section 19, any difference between WTG's actual purchased gas costs and its spot market-based pricing mechanism is refunded or surcharged to its two jurisdictional customers annually, with interest. The report indicates that WTG undercollected its actual costs by $418,862 during the reporting period.

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 on or before July 11, 2001. 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 in the Public Reference Room. 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.

David P. Boergers,

Secretary.