December 24 thru 28, 2001

Rates & Tariffs (Steve Kirk 402-398-7067)

RP97-288-018 (TW Negotiated Rate w/Dynegy)
On December 26, 2001, FERC issued an order Accepting and Suspending Tariff Sheets, Subject to Refund for the Dynegy negotiated agreement.  The refund is subject to the outcome of RP97-288-009 thru 016.  The effective date of RP97-288-018 is December 1, 2001.  The MDQ for the agreement is 13,500 MMBtu/day.

RP97-288-019 (TW Negotiated Rate w/Reliant Energy)
On December 21, 2001, Transwestern filed new tariff sheets for a negotiated rate with Reliant Energy.  The Reliant Energy negotiated rate is an index based rate to California, to commence on January 1, 2002.  The MDQ is 27,500 MMBtu/day.

Certificates & Reporting (Keith Petersen 402-398-7421)

CP01-15-000 (West Point Dairy)
The West Point Dairy project is a Prior Notice that was filed to by-pass UtiliCorp at West Point, Nebraska.  West Point Dairy failed to install their facilities within the one year period required in Section 157.206.  An extension of time was requested and granted.  FERC granted the extension of time until June 10, 2002.