Viking Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff

Take notice that on May 24, 2004, Viking Gas Transmission Company (Viking) tendered for filing its FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 1, the revised tariff sheets listed in Appendix A of the filing to become effective July 1, 2004.

Viking states that during 2003, Northern Plains Natural Gas Company (NPNG) became the new Operator of Viking. Viking explains that it proposes to make numerous housekeeping changes throughout its Tariff associated with the change in operation of Viking.

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. 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 eLibrary. 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 FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659. 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.