Venice Gathering System, L.L.C.; Notice of Tariff Filing

Take notice that on February 9, 2000, Venice Gathering System, L.L.C. (VGS), tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume No. 1, the following tariff sheets, with an effective date of March 10, 2000:

Second Revised Sheet No. 77

Third Revised Sheet No. 78

VGS states that it is submitting these tariff sheets to make certain “housekeeping” changes to clarify provisions and correct a typographical error. VGS states that none of the changes have a substantive effect on its General Terms and Conditions of Service.

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 in accordance with Section 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. 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. This filing may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (call 202-208-2222 for assistance).