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1 5400 Westheimer Court Houston, TX main Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1642 Houston, TX November 20, 2014 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC Re:, Docket No. RP Dear Ms. Bose: Pursuant to Section 4 of the Natural Gas Act 1 and Part 154 of the regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( Commission ) promulgated thereunder, 2 Texas Eastern Transmission, LP ( Texas Eastern ) hereby submits for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Eighth Revised Volume No. 1 ( Tariff ), the tariff record listed in Appendix A to be effective on November 1, STATEMENT OF NATURE, REASONS AND BASIS Texas Eastern is making this filing pursuant to Section 29 of the General Terms and Conditions of the Tariff in order to reflect a negotiated rate transaction that it has entered into with New Jersey Natural Gas Company ( New Jersey ) for firm transportation service under Rate Schedule FT-1. The tariff record submitted herein identifies and describes the negotiated rate transaction with New Jersey, including the exact legal name of the shipper, the negotiated rates, the rate schedule, the contract terms, and the contract quantities. The proposed tariff record includes footnotes where necessary to provide further details of the negotiated rate transaction reflected therein. Texas Eastern has entered into a negotiated rate agreement with New Jersey, consisting of a one-page letter agreement and a pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates (see Appendix B). The one-page letter agreement 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 tariff record are identical to the pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates attached to the letter agreement. PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE Texas Eastern proposes that the tariff record filed herein become effective on November 1, Texas Eastern 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 as of the proposed date U.S.C. 717c (2006). 18 C.F.R. Pt. 154 (2014).

2 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission November 20, 2014 Page 2 IMPLEMENTATION Pursuant to Section 154.7(a)(9) of the Commission s regulations, 18 C.F.R (a)(9), Texas Eastern 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, Texas Eastern 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 Texas Eastern 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 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 P. O. Box 1642 Houston, TX Phone: (713) jkdevers@spectraenergy.com and * Steven E. Hellman, Associate General Counsel P. O. Box 1642 Houston, TX Phone: (713) sehellman@spectraenergy.com

3 Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission November 20, 2014 Page 3 and * Emily L. Strait, Counsel P. O. Box 1642 Houston, TX Phone: (713) elstrait@spectraenergy.com * Parties to be designated on the Commission s Official Service List. Enclosures Please contact the undersigned at (713) with any questions regarding this filing. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Janice K. Devers Janice K. Devers, General Manager Tariffs and Commercial Development

4 TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP Eighth Revised Volume No. 1 APPENDIX A Version Section (Description & Title, Narrative Name) Part 4 Statements of Rates New Jersey Natural Gas - contract

5 Part 4 - Statements of Rates FERC Gas Tariff 15.3 New Jersey Natural Gas - contract Eighth Revised Volume No. 1 Version Page 1 of 1 STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/ 2/ Customer Name: New Jersey Natural Gas Company Service Agreement: Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate ( Negotiated Rate Term ) commences on November 1, 2015 and continues until and including October 31, Rate Schedule: FT-1 TIME MDQ: 100,000 Dth/d Reservation Rate: Customer shall pay a negotiated reservation rate of $8.774 per Dth of MDQ, per month ("Negotiated Reservation Rate") of Customer's MDQ under Contract No during the Primary Term thereof. Usage Rate: The usage rate to be paid by Customer under Contract No during the Negotiated Rate Term shall be $ per Dth of MDQ ( Negotiated Usage Rate ). Other Charges: The Negotiated Reservation Rate and the Negotiated Usage Rate are exclusive of fuel, shrinkage, lost and unaccounted for gas and the Annual Charge Adjustment (ACA) as contained within Pipeline's Tariff, which will be payable in addition to such rates. Primary Receipt Point: M&R 70215, Texas Gas Transmission Corp., Lebanon, OH; M&R 73198, Tenn. Gas P/L, - Casey Co., KY; M&R 79941, ANR/TETCO (Lebanon Lateral-ANR Capacity); M&R 79951, TETCO Lebanon Lateral Takeaway Point - Mainline Primary Delivery Point: M&R 70058, National Grid Metro NY, Goethals Rd., Staten Island, Richmo; M&R 79037, Head of Freehold Lateral Mainline; M&R 70877, Consol. Edison (Thru 70058); M&R 70878, Long Isl. Lighting-(Thru70058); M&R 79883, Brook Un-Thru 70058; M&R 79887, LILCO-(Thru 70058) Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rates applicable to the facilities approved in Docket No. CP are the maximum rates for that incremental service stated on Pipeline's currently effective Statement of Rates for Rate Schedule FT-1. 1/ This negotiated rate transaction does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement set forth in Texas Eastern s FERC Gas Tariff. 2/ The above Negotiated Rates shall apply only for service up to the MDQ. Issued on: November 20, 2014 Effective on: November 1, 2015

6 15.3 New Jersey Natural Gas - contract Version Page 1 of 1 STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1/ 2/ Customer Name: New Jersey Natural Gas Company Service Agreement: Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate ( Negotiated Rate Term ) commences on November 1, and continues until and including October 31, Rate Schedule: FT-1 TIME MDQ: 100,000 Dth/d Reservation Rate: Customer shall pay a negotiated reservation rate of $8.774 per Dth of MDQ, per month ("Negotiated Reservation Rate") of Customer's MDQ under Contract No during the Primary Term thereof. Usage Rate: The usage rate to be paid by Customer under Contract No during the Negotiated Rate Term shall be $ per Dth of MDQ ( Negotiated Usage Rate ). Other Charges: The Negotiated Reservation Rate and the Negotiated Usage Rate are exclusive of fuel, shrinkage, lost and unaccounted for gas and the Annual Charge Adjustment (ACA) as contained within Pipeline's Tariff, which will be payable in addition to such rates. Primary Receipt Point: M&R 70215, Texas Gas Transmission Corp., Lebanon, OH; M&R 73198, Tenn. Gas P/L, - Casey Co., KY; M&R 79941, ANR/TETCO (Lebanon Lateral-ANR Capacity); M&R 79951, TETCO Lebanon Lateral Takeaway Point - Mainline Primary Delivery Point: M&R 70058, National Grid Metro NY, Goethals Rd., Staten Island, Richmo; M&R 79037, Head of Freehold Lateral Mainline; M&R 70877, Consol. Edison (Thru 70058); M&R 70878, Long Isl. Lighting-(Thru70058); M&R 79883, Brook Un-Thru 70058; M&R 79887, LILCO-(Thru 70058) Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rates applicable to the facilities approved in Docket No. CP are the maximum rates for that incremental service stated on Pipeline's currently effective Statement of Rates for Rate Schedule FT-1. The Negotiated Reservation Rate and the Negotiated Usage Rate are exclusive of fuel, shrinkage, lost and unaccounted for gas and the Annual Charge Adjustment (ACA) as contained within Pipeline's Tariff, which will be payable in addition to such rates. 1/ This negotiated rate transaction does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement set forth in Texas Eastern s FERC Gas Tariff. 2/ The above Negotiated Rates shall apply only for service up to the MDQ. Issued on: November 20, 2014 Effective on: November 1, 2015

7 APPENDIX B NEGOTIATED RATE AGREEMENT

8 TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP 5400 Weslhelmer Court Houston, TX n056-s main Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1642 Ho lon, TX n2s spectii) Energy.. Mark Sperduto New Jersey Natural Gas Company 1415 Wyckoff Road Wall, NJ November 18,2014 Re: Rate Schedule FT-I TIME Service Agreement (Contract No ) - Negotiated Rate Dear Mark: By this transmittal letter, ("Texas Eastern'') and New Jersey Natural Gas Company ("NJN') are implementing a negotiated rate applicable to service under the above-referenced Rate Schedule FT -1 TIME Service Agreement. Texas Eastern and NJN hereby agree that the provisions on the attached pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates reflect thc terms of their agreement, including the effectiveness of the ncgotiated rate. After execution of this letter by both Texas Eastern and NJN, Texas E;astem shall file a Statement of Negotiated Rates with the Commission containing rate-related provisions identical to those provisions on the attached pro forma Statement of Negotiated Rates in accordance with Section 29 of the General Terms and Conditions of the Texas Eastern tariff. If the foregoing accurately sets forth your understanding of the matter covered herein, please so indicate by having a duly authorize;<! representative sign in the space provided below and returning an original signed copy to the undersigned. Sincerely, By Spectra Energy Transmission Services, c{~ ACCEPT~ AND AGREED TO THIS JX: DAY OF NOVEMBER,2014 New Jersey Natural Gas Company ~e=-:z-,l.&c? Name: Mc-r~SVe<"(!..<..vio Title: S-.j {>

9 STATEMENT OF NEGOTIATED RATES 1121 Customer Nwne: New Jersey Natural Gas Company Service Agreement: Term of Negotiated Rate: The term of this negotiated rate ("Negotiated Rate Term") commences on November 1, 2015 and continues until and including October 31, 2016 Rate Schedule: FT-I TIME MDO: 100,000 Dthld Reservation Rate: Customer shall pay a negotiated reservation rate of $8.774 per Dth ofmdq, per month ("Negotiated Reservation Rate") of Customer's MDQ under Contmct No during the Primary Term thereof. Usage Rate: The usage rate to be paid by Customer under Contmct No during the Negotiated Rate Term shall be $ per Dth ofmdq (''Negotiated Usage Rate"). Other Charges: The Negotiated Reservation Rate and the Negotiated Usage Rate are exclusive of fuel, shrinkage, lost and unaccounted for gas and the Annual Charge Adjustment (ACA) as contained within Pipeline's Tariff, which will be payable in addition to such ratcs. Primarv Receipt Point: M&R 70215, Texas Gas Tmnsmission Corp., Lebanon, OH; M&R 73198, Tenn. Gas PIL, - Casey Co., KY; M&R 79941, ANRITETCO (Lebanon Lateml-ANR Capacity); M&R 79951, TETCO Lebanon Latera! Takeaway Point - Mainline Primarv Delivery Point: M&R 70058, National Grid Metro NY, Goethals Rd., Staten Island, Richmo; M&R 79037, Head of Freehold Lateml- Mainline; M&R 70877, Conso!. Edison (Thru 70058); M&R 70878, Long Is!. Lighting-(Thru70058); M&R 79883, Brook Un-Thru 70058; M&R 79887, LILCO-(Tbru 70058) Recourse Rate(s): The Recourse Rates applicable to the facilities approved in Docket No. CP are the maximum rates for that incremental service stated on Pipeline's currently effective Statement of Rates for Rate Schedule FT-l. 11 This negotiated rate transaction does not deviate in any material respect from the applicable form of service agreement set forth in Texas Eastern's FERC Gas Tariff. 21 Thc above Negotiated Rates shall apply only for service up to the MDQ.

10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I have electronically served the foregoing document upon customers of 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 20 th day of November, /s/ Marcy L. McCain Marcy L. McCain On behalf of