Discovery Gas Transmission LLC
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Effective Date: 04/01/2005, Docket: RP05-180-000, Status: Effective
First Revised Sheet No. 185 First Revised Sheet No. 185 : Effective
Superseding: Original Sheet No. 185
18. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
18.1 INFORMATIONAL POSTINGS - Transporter shall post on its Internet Web Site
its procedures for implementation of and compliance with and information
required by the Commission's Standards of Conduct. Such information
will include organizational charts (including a listing of Transporter's
energy affiliates), information on shared facilities and shared
operating personnel, rate discounts granted and notice of waivers and/or
exercises of discretion in the application of Transporter's Tariff
provisions, and will be updated as required by the Commission.
18.2 SHIPPER COMPLAINTS - Any Shipper or potential Shipper (hereafter
Complainant) who believes that Transporter has unduly discriminated
against that Complainant, may file a complaint with Transporter. All
complaints must be in writing and be sent to Transporter. Such
complaint must list all alleged discriminatory practices or unfair
treatment and provide all evidence supporting the allegations.
18.3 TRANSPORTER INVESTIGATION - Upon receipt of a written complaint,
Transporter shall date-stamp such complaint and acknowledge receipt of
the complaint by letter within two (2) Business Days. Transporter will
promptly begin to review and attempt to resolve the complaint.
18.4 DISCUSSION OF COMPLAINTS - Transporter will make available a
representative to discuss the allegations with the Complainant at
Transporter's offices during normal business hours within five (5)
Business Days of receipt of a complaint. The purpose of such a meeting
is to attempt to informally resolve any problems and/or continue the
gathering of facts and information concerning the alleged undue
discrimination or unfair treatment.
18.5 RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS - Transporter will provide a written response to
all complaints within thirty (30) Days of the receipt of the written
complaint as described in Subsection 18.2. It is Transporter's policy
to comply with all applicable regulations while continuing to work with
its customers to resolve any concerns regarding its Transportation
services. Transporter's goal is to resolve all complaints on an
informal basis knowing that most problems are based on
misunderstandings, rather than any willful violation of the Commission's
regulations.