Centerpoint Energy - Mississippi River

Third Revised Volume No. 1

Effective Date: 12/01/2002, Docket: RP03- 51-000, Status: Effective

Second Revised Sheet No. 112A Second Revised Sheet No. 112A : Effective

Superseding: First Revised Sheet No. 112A

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(Continued)

7. CONDITIONS OF RECEIPT AND DELIVERY (Continued)

7.7 Predetermined Allocations - Receipts (Continued)

(h) The same standard allocation methodologies should be

available for use at all points.

(i) The types of allocation methodologies are on a list from

which two parties may agree. If the two parties cannot agree upon an

allocation methodology, pro rata based upon confirmed nominations (that

are scheduled) should be used as the default method. The party

responsible for custody transfer (the party performing the measurement

function) should provide the allocation.

(j) MRT should accept NAESB approved allocation methodology

types from the upstream or downstream custody transfer party who is

providing the point confirmation.

(k) A new allocation detail may be needed when a nomination

changes.

7.8 Preliminary Allocations - Receipts

MRT shall utilize the PDA methodologies in calculating the preliminary

allocations of receipt quantities for Customers. Deviations from the PDA

methodologies provided MRT shall only be allowed if all affected parties and

MRT agree to such alternate allocation order.