October 5, Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20426

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1 5400 Westheimer Court Houston, TX Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1642 Houston, TX main October 5, 2015 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC Re: Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C., Docket No. RP Tariff Filing Dear Ms. Bose: Pursuant to Section 4 of the Natural Gas Act 1 and Section of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( Commission ) promulgated thereunder, 2 Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. ( Ozark ) hereby submits for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Statements of Negotiated Rates ("Tariff"), the tariff record listed in Appendix A to be effective on May 1, STATEMENT OF NATURE, REASONS AND BASIS Ozark is making this filing pursuant to Section 32 of the General Terms and Conditions of Ozark s Tariff in order to reflect a negotiated rate transaction that it has entered into with BP Energy Company ( BP Energy ) for interruptible parking and lending service under Rate Schedule PAL. This negotiated rate agreement will replace and supersede an existing negotiated rate agreement with BP Energy that expires April 30, The tariff record identifies and describes the applicable negotiated rate transaction, including the shipper's exact legal name, the rate schedule, the negotiated rates, the term of the negotiated rates, the contract quantities, and the points of receipt and delivery. The proposed tariff record includes footnotes where necessary to provide further details of the negotiated rate transaction reflected therein. Ozark has executed a one-page letter agreement with Entergy Arkansas, attached hereto as Appendix B, which has the sole purpose of indicating the parties agreement to the negotiated rate provisions on the pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates attached to the letter agreement. The substantive provisions of the proposed tariff record are identical in all respects to the provisions of the pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates attached to the letter agreement with the exception of the service agreement number and the deal number. That information was not included on the pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates but is provided on the tariff record U.S.C. 717c (2006). 18 C.F.R (2015).

2 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission October 5, 2015 Page 2 PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE Ozark proposes that the tariff record filed herein become effective on May 1, 2018, the same effective date as the negotiated rate agreement. Ozark respectfully requests a waiver of the notice requirement contained in Section of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R , and any other waivers that may be required for the Commission to accept the tariff record filed herein to become effective on May 1, IMPLEMENTATION Pursuant to Section 154.7(a)(9) of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R (a)(9), Ozark files this motion to place the revised tariff record filed herein into effect at the expiration of any suspension period set by the Commission, provided that the tariff changes are approved as filed and without condition. In the event the tariff record filed herewith is not approved as filed and without condition, Ozark reserves the right to file a motion at a later date to place such tariff record into effect. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS In compliance with Section 154.4(c) of the Commission's regulations, 18 C.F.R (c), all contents of this filing are being submitted as part of an XML filing package in conformance with the Secretary of the Commission's instructions. In compliance with Section (a) of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R (a), a marked version of the proposed tariff record showing additions to and deletions from the currently effective tariff record is attached. Copies of this filing are being posted in accordance with Section of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R In accordance with Section of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R , copies of this filing are being served electronically on Ozark s customers and interested state commissions. A paper copy of this filing may only be served if a customer or state commission has been granted a waiver of electronic service pursuant to Part 390 of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R. pt CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION All correspondence and communications regarding this filing should be addressed to the following: * Janice K. Devers, General Manager, Tariffs and Commercial Development Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. P. O. Box 1642 Houston, TX Phone: (713) jkdevers@spectraenergy.com and

3 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission October 5, 2015 Page 3 * Jennifer R. Rinker Senior Counsel Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. P.O. Box 1642 Houston, Texas Phone: (713) jrinker@spectraenergy.com * Parties to be designated on the Commission s Official Service List. Please contact the undersigned at (713) with any questions regarding this filing. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Janice K. Devers Enclosures Janice K. Devers General Manager, Tariffs and Commercial Development

4 APPENDIX A OZARK GAS TRANSMISSION, L.L.C. STATEMENTS OF NEGOTIATED RATES Version Description and Title BP Energy - contract no

5 Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. 1. BP Energy - contract no FERC Gas Tariff Version Statements of Negotiated Rates Page 1 of 1 STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/ 2/ 3/ Customer Name: BP Energy Company Service Agreement: Deal Number: Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate commences on May 1, 2018 and terminates on April 30, Rate Schedule: PAL Maximum Daily PAL Injection Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Daily PAL Withdrawal Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Total Parking Quantity: 150,000 Dth Maximum Total Loan Quantity: 150,000 Dth Demand Rate: Not Applicable Commodity Rate: Customer will pay a monthly bill of $22,500 each month for the Term of the Negotiated Rate for gas delivered or received at the Primary Delivery Point or Primary Receipt Point respectively. In addition, Customer shall also pay a daily charge equal to the a) the total scheduled PAL injection quantities for the given day with a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) minus the total scheduled PAL loan quantities for the given day that have a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) multiplied by b) the applicable maximum Daily Parking Charge or maximum Daily Loan Charge pursuant to rate schedule PAL. Customer shall also be responsible for and pay the applicable ACA charge and all other charges and surcharges applicable to Customer's Service Agreement under Rate Schedule PAL. Primarv Receipt Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Primary Delivery Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rate(s) applicable to this service is the applicable maximum rate(s) stated in Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff in effect from time to time. 1/ This Agreement does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement contained in Transporter's Tariff. 2/ This negotiated rate shall apply only to service under Contract No in the manner set forth herein. 3/ Customer agrees to pay any surcharge or other charge pursuant to any FERC approved cost recovery mechanism of general applicability implemented in a generic proceeding or in a Pipeline-specific proceeding, which mechanism recovers cost components not reflected in Pipeline's initial recourse rates applicable to this PAL Service Agreement. Issued on: October 5, 2015 Effective on: May 1, 2018

6 1. BP Energy - contract no Version Page 1 of 2 Customer Name: BP Energy Service Agreement: Deal Number: STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/ 2/ 3/ Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate commences on November 1, 2010 and terminates on April 30, Rate Schedule: PAL MDQ: 30,000 Dth/d Demand Rate: Not Applicable Commodity Rate: Shipper will pay a monthly bill of $22,500 each month for the Term of the Negotiated Rate up to and including 30,000 Dth/d. In addition, Shipper shall pay Transporter the maximum applicable usage rate for any quantity exceeding 30,000 dth on any day or for quantities delivered or received at any other Receipt Point or Delivery Point not described below. Shipper shall also be responsible for and pay the applicable ACA charge and all other charges and surcharges applicable to Shipper s Service Agreement under Rate Schedule PAL. Primary Receipt Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Primary Delivery Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rate(s) applicable to this service is the applicable maximum rate(s) stated in Transporter s FERC Gas Tariff at the applicable time. 1/ This Agreement does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement contained in Transporter's Tariff. 2/ This negotiated rate shall apply only to service under Contract No in the manner set forth herein. 3/ Transporter and Shipper agree that in the event that during the term of this Negotiated Rate Agreement, the Commission approves a form of cost recovery by Transporter of expenses to comply with any greenhouse gas laws, rules or regulations, including any carbon emissions tax or other greenhouse gas assessment, that is applicable generally to all customers (excluding any individual customer with an agreement that specifically excepts general surcharges) under Transporter s FTS Rate Schedule, then the negotiated rate set forth herein shall be modified to include such approved form of recovery. STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/ 2/ 3/ Issued on: October 5, 2015 Effective on: May 1, 2018

7 1. BP Energy - contract no Version Page 2 of 2 Customer Name: BP Energy Company Service Agreement: Deal Number: Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate commences on May 1, 2018 and terminates on April 30, Rate Schedule: PAL Maximum Daily PAL Injection Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Daily PAL Withdrawal Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Total Parking Quantity: 150,000 Dth Maximum Total Loan Quantity: 150,000 Dth Demand Rate: Not Applicable Commodity Rate: Customer will pay a monthly bill of $22,500 each month for the Term of the Negotiated Rate for gas delivered or received at the Primary Delivery Point or Primary Receipt Point respectively. In addition, Customer shall also pay a daily charge equal to the a) the total scheduled PAL injection quantities for the given day with a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) minus the total scheduled PAL loan quantities for the given day that have a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) multiplied by b) the applicable maximum Daily Parking Charge or maximum Daily Loan Charge pursuant to rate schedule PAL. Customer shall also be responsible for and pay the applicable ACA charge and all other charges and surcharges applicable to Customer's Service Agreement under Rate Schedule PAL. Primarv Receipt Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Primary Delivery Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rate(s) applicable to this service is the applicable maximum rate(s) stated in Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff in effect from time to time. 1/ This Agreement does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement contained in Transporter's Tariff. 2/ This negotiated rate shall apply only to service under Contract No in the manner set forth herein. 3/ Customer agrees to pay any surcharge or other charge pursuant to any FERC approved cost recovery mechanism of general applicability implemented in a generic proceeding or in a Pipeline-specific proceeding, which mechanism recovers cost components not reflected in Pipeline's initial recourse rates applicable to this PAL Service Agreement. Issued on: October 5, 2015 Effective on: May 1, 2018

8 APPENDIX B OZARK GAS TRANSMISSION, L.L.C. NEGOTIATED RATE AGREEMENT

9 Ozark Gas Transmission. LLC 5400 Westheime, Court Houston. TX main Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1642 Houston, Texas Spectra Energy)) Partners Darrell Schwalbach BP Energy Company 4211 S. 143,d Circle Omaha, NE May 12, 2014 Re: Dear Darrell: Rate Schedule PAL Service Agreement (Contract No. TBD - Negotiated Rate) Ozark Gas Transmission, LLC ("Transporter") and BP Energy Company ("Shipper") are parties to a negotiated rate applicable to service under the above-referenced Rate Schedule PAL Service Agreement ("Service Agreement"). After execution of this Letter Agreement by both Transporter and Shipper, Transporter shall file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") a Statement of Negotiated Rates reflecting agreement to the tenns as in the attached pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates containing rate-related provisions identical to those provisions on the attachment in accordance with Section 32 of the General Tenns and Conditions of the Ozark tariff. Transporter and Shipper hereby agree to the rate provisions set forth on the attached Statement of Negotiated Rates and acknowledge that, subject to and upon approval by the FERC of a filed Statement of Negotiated Rates, all of the rate provisions contained therein will be applicable to the Service Agreement. If the foregoing accurately sets forth your understanding of the matter covered herein, please so indicate by having a duly authorized representative sign in the space provided below and returning an original signed copy to the undersigned. ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO THIS~DAYOFj'.Af)7,2014 BP Energy Company, p~ Name: PQ",t ;:::: /\/1.,'/1- Title: VP M(/yl:...'/..I~ Sincerely, ~C

10 STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/2/31 Customer Name: BP Energy Company Service Agreement: TBD Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate commences on May 1, 2018 and terminates on April 30, Rate Schedule: PAL Maximum Daily PAL Injection Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Daily PAL Withdrawal Quantity: 30,000 Dthld Maximum Total Parking Quantity: 150,000 Dth Maximum Total Loan Quantity: 150,000 Dth Demand Rate: Not Applicable Commodity Rate: Customer will pay a monthly bill of $22,500 each month for the Term of the Negotiated Rate for gas delivered or received at the Primary Delivery Point or Primary Receipt Point respectively. In addition, Customer shall also pay a daily charge equal to the a) the total scheduled PAL injection quantities for the given day with a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) minus the total scheduled PAL loan quantities for the given day that have a receipt or a delivery (or both) at a meter other than the AOG McBride Meter (M&R 21006) multiplied by b) the applicable maximum Daily Parking Charge or maximum Daily Loan Charge pursuant to rate schedule PAL. Customer shall also be responsible for and pay the applicable ACA charge and all other charges and surcharges applicable to Customer's Service Agreement under Rate Schedule PAL. Primarv Receipt Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Primary Delivery Point: This Negotiated Rate is only available at the McBride Meter Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rate(s) applicable to this service is the applicable maximum rate(s) stated in Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff in effect from time to time. 11 This Agreement does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement contained in Transporter's Tariff. 21 This negotiated rate shall apply only to service under Contract No. TBD in the manner set forth herein. 31 Customer agrees to pay any surcharge or other charge pursuant to any FERC approved cost recovery mechanism of general applicability implemented in a generic proceeding or in a Pipeline-specific proceeding, which mechanism recovers cost components not reflected in Pipeline's initial recourse rates applicable to this PAL Service Agreement.

11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I have electronically served the foregoing document upon customers of Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C. and interested state commissions that have requested electronic service. A paper copy of this filing may only be served if a customer or state commission has been granted a waiver of electronic service pursuant to Part 390 of the Commission s regulations. Dated at Houston, Texas, this 5 th day of October, /s/ Mark L. Pierce Mark L. Pierce On behalf of Ozark Gas Transmission, L.L.C.