Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. Atmos is granted a CPCN that authorizes it to bid on a franchise offered by the city of Whitesville, Kentucky, for the transmission and distribution of natural gas. 2. If Atmos is not the successful bidder, Atmos shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a written notice stating that Atmos was not the successful bidder. 3. If Atmos is the successful bidder, Atmos shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, fi le with the Commission a copy of the executed franchise agreement and a statement disclosing the amount of the initial franchise fee. 4. If Atmos is the successful bidder, Atmos shall, within ten days of an increase or decrease in the amount of the initial franchise fee set forth in the franchise agreement, file with the Commission documentation setting forth the revised fee. 5. Any documents filed pursuant to ordering paragraphs 2, 3, or 4 of this Order shall reference the number of this case and shall be electronically submitted via the Commission's electronic Tariff Filing System. 6. This Order shall not be construed as granting a CPCN to construct utility facilities in said city. 7. This case is closed and removed from the Commission's docket.

Acknowledge Receipt of Filing

Atmos Energy Corporation Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Authorizing It to bid on a Franchise Established by the City of Whitesville, Kentucky