03-19397. Wisconsin Gas Company, Complainant, v. Viking Gas Transmission Company, Respondent; Notice of Complaint

July 23, 2003.

Take notice that on July 21, 2003, Wisconsin Gas Company (Wisconsin Gas) tendered for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission), a Complaint Requesting Fast Track Processing against Viking Gas Transmission Company (Viking) pursuant to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. 717d, and Rule 206 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206.

Wisconsin Gas alleges that Viking has unduly discriminated against Wisconsin Gas by refusing to enter into a negotiated rate agreement with Wisconsin Gas similar to the agreements Viking entered with Northern States Power Company (NSP), to whom Wisconsin Gas states it is similarly situated, and who was Viking's affiliate at the time the Viking-NSP agreements were executed and went into effect.

Any person desiring to be heard or to protest this filing should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). 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 proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. The answer to the complaint and all comments, interventions or protests must be filed on or before the comment date below. 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 for TTY, contact [phone]. The answer to the complaint, 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. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.

Comment Date: August 11, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.