03-17878. Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Compliance Filing

July 9, 2003.

Take notice that on July 7, 2003, Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern), tendered for filing in its FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of February 23, 2003:

2nd Substitute Third Revised Sheet No. 285.

2nd Substitute Original Sheet No. 285A.

Substitute Original Sheet No. 285B.

Substitute Sixth Revised Sheet No. 289.

Substitute Seventh Revised Sheet No. 289.

Northern states that the filing is being filed in compliance with the Commission's order issued on June 4, 2003 in this proceeding regarding the creditworthiness and capacity release provisions of Northern's tariff.

Northern further states that copies of the filing have been mailed to each of its 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 § 385.211 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. All such protests must be filed in accordance with § 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: July 21, 2003.

Magalie R. Salas,

Secretary.