Kentucky Public Service Commission

Order Entered: Atmos Energy is granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity that authorizes it to bid on a franchise for natural gas offered by the city of Smith’s Grove, Kentucky. 2. If Atmos Energy is not the successful bidder, Atmos Energy shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a written notice stating that Atmos Energy was not the successful bidder. 3. If Atmos Energy is the successful bidder, Atmos Energy shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a copy of the executed franchise agreement and a statement disclosing the amount of the initial franchise fee. 4. If Atmos Energy is the successful bidder, Atmos Energy 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 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct utility facilities in said city.

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APPLICATION OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, OWENSBORO KENTUCKY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AUTHORIZING IT TO BID ON A FRANCHISE ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF SMITHS GROVE, KENTUCKY