A nomination is (1) the notification by a shipper to a pipeline company of the amount of gas that it wishes to flow on their system on the date specified. The actual amount of gas that flows on the system may be different than the quantity nominated. (2) A request for a physical quantity of gas under a specific purchase, sales or transportation agreement or for all contracts at a specific point. (3) The process, by which a customer’s gas needs are defined, communicated, scheduled and monitored