Reliant Energy Gas Transmission Company

Fourth Revised Volume No. 1

Effective Date: 05/01/1997, Docket: RP97-250-000, Status: Effective

Original Sheet No. 361A Original Sheet No. 361A : Effective

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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9. Except as otherwise permitted in the Tariff, this Agreement shall not be assigned by Shipper in

whole or in part, nor shall Shipper agree to provide services to others by use of any capacity

contracted for under the Agreement, without Transporter's prior written consent. In addition to

all other rights and remedies, Transporter may terminate the Agreement immediately if it is

assigned by Shipper or if Shipper subcontracts the capacity to others contrary to the provisions

hereof, whether the assignment or contract be voluntary, or by operation of law or otherwise.

Subject to the above, the respective rights and obligations of the parties under the Agreement

shall extend to and be binding upon their heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives.

Any person which shall succeed by purchase, merger or consolidation to the properties,

substantially as an entirety, of either party hereto, shall be entitled to the rights and shall be

subject to the obligations of its predecessor in title under this Agreement; and either party may

assign or pledge this Agreement under the provisions of any mortgage, deed of trust, indenture,

bank credit agreement, assignment or similar instrument which it has executed or may execute

hereafter.

10. Any notice, statement, or invoice provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and shall

be considered as having been given if hand delivered, or, if received, when mailed by United

States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses specified therein, or such other addresses as either

party shall designate by written notice to the other. Additionally, notices or invoices shall

be considered as having been given, if received, when sent via facsimile or through electronic

data interchange.

11. Shipper agrees that any representations and agreements contained in any credit application submitted

in connection with this service shall be incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

12. All modifications, amendments or supplements to the terms and provision hereof shall be effected by

supplementary written consent of the parties.