Centerpoint Energy Gas Transmission Company

Sixth Revised Volume No. 1

Effective Date: 05/01/2010, Docket: RP10-567-000, Status: Effective

First Revised Sheet No. 563 First Revised Sheet No. 563

Superseding: Original Sheet No. 563

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(continued)

20. OPERATIONAL CONTROLS (continued)

correct such situation as described below. In such event,

Transporter shall, to the extent practicable, seek to remedy the

situation as provided below; provided, however, that nothing

herein shall preclude Transporter from bypassing one or more of

the steps described below, if, in Transporter's reasonable

judgment, the situation so requires:

(a) Operational Alerts. Transporter may issue Operational

Alerts, consisting of the following, as applicable:

(i) A description of the affected portion(s) of the

system.

(ii) A description of the condition(s) to be corrected

and/or designation of Shipper(s) to whom the

Operational Alert is addressed.

(iii) A list of remedial measures which can be voluntarily

undertaken by Shippers or any other entities affecting

the system to correct the situation. Remedial

measures may include, inter alia, the following:

(1) Increasing or decreasing the storage/field

supply input mix for Rate Schedule NNTS

Shippers;

(2) Maximizing the balance of capacity between

segments of Transporter's system by shifting

inputs or receipts;

(3) Changing Receipt or Delivery Points;

(4) Switching to alternate fuels or other changes in

usage;

(5) Shipper reliance on storage service or services

from other pipelines;

(6) Utilizing existing voluntary arrangements for

diversions of Gas between Shippers and/or other

parties;