National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation

Third Revised Volume No. 1

Effective Date: 04/01/1997, Docket: RP97-201-000, Status: Effective

First Revised Sheet No. 98 First Revised Sheet No. 98 : Superseded

Superseding: Sub. Original Sheet No. 98

ESS RATE SCHEDULE

Enhanced Storage Service

1. AVAILABILITY

1.1 This rate schedule is available for storage service by National

Fuel Gas Supply Corporation (hereinafter called "Transporter") for

shippers receiving firm transportation service under the EFT Rate

Schedule (hereinafter called "Shipper").

1.2 An ESS Shipper may request increases in its Maximum Storage

Quantity. Transporter shall not be required to grant any said

request for increased storage service (i) for which capacity is not

available on any portion of its system necessary to provide such

service on a firm basis; (ii) which could in Transporter's judgment

interfere with the integrity of its system, or service to existing,

firm transportation or firm storage customers; (iii) which would

require the construction, modification, expansion or acquisition of

any facilities; (iv) if Transporter determines that Shipper does

not possess sufficient financial stability to make it reasonably

likely the increased service will be paid for on a timely basis

according to the criteria set forth in Section 31.2 of the General

Terms and Conditions; or (v) if such increased service does not

comply with this ESS Rate Schedule or the ESS Service Agreement.

1.3 In addition to the information specified in Section 31 of the

General Terms and Conditions, for additional service under this

rate schedule shall include the following:

(a) Gas Quantities: The new Maximum Storage Quantity desired by

Shipper.

(b) Facilities: Identification and location of any facilities

proposed to be constructed or installed by any party affected

by the proposed additional transportation service.