Writer's Direct Line (416) 440-7607

November 16, 2000

M. William Blake

Natural Resource Gas Limited

P.O. Box 307

101 Spruce Street East

Aylmer, Ontario

N5H 2S1

Dear Mr. Blake:

Re:	Union Gas Limited - Trafalgar Facilities Expansion Program

Board File No. RP-2000–0110

Request for Observer Status of Natural Resource Gas Limted

The Board acknowledges receipt of your letter dated November 13, 2000 and grants you Observer status in the above matter.

As an Observer you will automatically receive all Board issued documents. Should you desire any documents issued by any other party to the proceeding, including the Applicant and Intervenors, you will be required to contact directly the party from whom you wish the documents. As well, you may be required to pay for the cost of the duplication and delivery of these documents.

Yours truly,

Paul B. Pudge

Board Secretary

cc: Karen Hockin

Union Gas