-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TJXAZ5hdL3zRG5ehfKSYoqG53iHTKOK4Ar2IGslv+PQO7w8GxXg5FVG3rEodEmQD iEHAbanbWrGyqznAWbDe0Q== 0000893220-96-000647.txt : 19960501 0000893220-96-000647.hdr.sgml : 19960501 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000893220-96-000647 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: U-1/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 19960430 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000022099 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION [4923] IRS NUMBER: 131594808 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: U-1/A SEC ACT: 1935 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 070-08471 FILM NUMBER: 96553371 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 MONTCHANIN RD CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19807 BUSINESS PHONE: 3024295000 U-1/A 1 COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. P.E.A. #14 TO FORM U-1 1 File No. 70-8471 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to Form U-1 JOINT APPLICATION-DECLARATION UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935 THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. COLUMBIA ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM SERVICE CORPORATION COLUMBIA ENERGY MARKETING CORPORATION COLUMBIA LNG CORPORATION COLUMBIA SERVICE PARTNERS, INC. COLUMBIA ATLANTIC TRADING CORPORATION 121 Hill Pointe Drive TRISTAR VENTURES CORPORATION Suite 100 TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION Cannonsburg, PA 15317 TRISTAR PEDRICK LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR PEDRICK GENERAL CORPORATION COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY TRISTAR BINGHAMTON LIMITED CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORPORATION TRISTAR BINGHAMTON GENERAL CORPORATION 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. TRISTAR VINELAND LIMITED CORPORATION Charleston, WV 25314 TRISTAR VINELAND GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR RUMFORD LIMITED CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TRISTAR GEORGETOWN GENERAL CORPORATION One Riverway TRISTAR GEORGETOWN LIMITED CORPORATION Houston, TX 77056 TRISTAR FUEL CELLS CORPORATION TVC NINE CORPORATION COMMONWEALTH PROPANE, INC. TVC TEN CORPORATION COLUMBIA PROPANE CORPORATION TRISTAR SYSTEM, INC. 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Ste 140 20 Montchanin Road Richmond, VA 23236 Wilmington, DE 19807 COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC. COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC. COLUMBIA COAL GASIFICATION CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS OF MARYLAND, INC. 900 Pennsylvania Avenue COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Charleston, WV 25302 COMMONWEALTH GAS SERVICES, INC. 200 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Names of company or companies filing this statement and addresses of principal executive offices) THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of top registered holding company parent of each applicant or declarant) L. J. Bainter, Treasurer THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. 20 Montchanin Road Wilmington, DE 19807 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name and address of agent for service) (Other Agents for Service are Listed on the Reverse Side of the Front Cover) 2 PAGE 2 Names and Addresses of Subsidiary Company Agents for Service: M. A. CHANDLER, Treasurer Columbia Natural Resources, Inc. Columbia Coal Gasification Corp. 900 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston, WV 25302 D. DETAR, Treasurer TriStar Ventures Corporation TriStar Pedrick Limited Corporation TriStar Pedrick General Corporation TriStar Binghamton Limited Corporation TriStar Binghamton General Corporation TriStar Vineland Limited Corporation TriStar Vineland General Corporation TriStar Rumford Limited Corporation TriStar Georgetown Limited Corporation TriStar Georgetown General Corporation TriStar Fuel Cells Corporation TVC Nine Corporation TVC Ten Corporation TriStar System, Inc. 20 Montchanin Road Wilmington, DE 19807 S. J. MAC QUEEN, Treasurer Columbia LNG Corporation 20 Montchanin Road Wilmington, DE 19807 L. J. BAINTER, Vice President Columbia Gas System Service Corp. TriStar Capital Corporation Columbia Atlantic Trading Corp. 20 Montchanin Road Wilmington, Delaware 19807 H. F. HAYES, Treasurer Commonwealth Propane, Inc. Columbia Propane Corporation 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Ste 140 Richmond, VA 23236 D. L. GELBAUGH, Vice President Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. Commonwealth Gas Services, Inc. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc. 200 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215 S. L. PARKS-DOWNEY, Treasurer Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation Columbia Gulf Transmission Company 1700 MacCorkle Avenue,. S. E. Charleston, WV 25314 J. R. LISENBY, Treasurer Columbia Gas Development Corporation One Riverway Houston, TX 77056 ROBERT GUSTAFSON, Controller Columbia Energy Services Corporation Columbia Energy Marketing Corporation Columbia Service Partners, Inc. 121 Hill Pointe Drive Suite 100 Cannonsburg, PA 15317 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Names and Addresses of Other Agents for Service) 3 PAGE 3 The Application-Declaration as previously filed and amended is hereby further amended as follows: Item 1. Description of Proposed Transaction The following is added to the carryover paragraph on page 14: Columbia Service Partners, Inc. ("Service Partners") and TriStar System, Inc. ("TriStar System") are included in this filing for the purpose of being potential investors in the Money Pool. Service Partners was formed on March 21, 1996 by Energy Services to engage in the business of providing energy-related services to customers of local distribution companies ("LDCs") affiliated with Columbia and nonaffiliated LDCs served by Columbia's interstate natural gas transmission companies. TriStar System was formed on September 28, 1995 by TriStar Ventures to engage in natural gas vehicle activities. Further, Columbia requests authorization through December 31, 1996 to include in the Money Pool as potential investors any new direct or indirect subsidiaries engaged in new lines of business established pursuant to an order of the Commission or any new direct or indirect subsidiaries engaged in existing lines of business. Item 2. Fees, Commission and Expenses. (a) State (i) the fees, commissions and expenses paid or incurred, or to be paid or incurred, directly or indirectly, in connection with the proposed transaction by the applicant or declarant or any associate company thereof, and (ii) if the proposed transaction involves the sale of securities at competitive bidding, the fees and expenses to be paid to counsel selected by applicant or declarant to act for the successful bidder. Services of Columbia Gas System Service Corporation in connection with the preparation of this Post- Effective Amendment No.14 to the Application-Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000 ------- Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000
(b) If any person to whom fees or commissions have been or are to be paid in connection with the proposed transaction is an associate company or an affiliate of the applicant or declarant, or is an affiliate of an associate company, set forth the facts with respect thereto. Service will perform certain services at cost as set forth in Item 2(a) above. 4 PAGE 4 Item 5. Procedure. (a) State the date when Commission action is requested. If the date is less than 40 days from the date of the original filing, set forth the reasons for acceleration. It is requested that the Commission issue its notice by May 10, 1996 and its supplemental order on or before June 7, 1996. (b) State (i) whether there should be a recommended decision by a hearing officer, (ii) whether there should be a recommended decision by any other responsible officer of the Commission, (iii) whether the Division of Investment Management may assist in the preparation of the Commission's decision, and (iv) whether there should be a 30-day waiting period between the issuance of the Commission's order and the date on which it is to become effective. Applicants hereby (i) waive a recommended decision by a hearing officer, (ii) waive a recommended decision by any other responsible officer or the Commission, (iii) consent that the Division of Investment Management may assist in the preparation of the Commission's decision, and (iv) waive a 30-day waiting period between the issuance of the Commission's supplemental order and the date on which it is to become effective. Item 6. Exhibits and Financial Statements. (a) Exhibits F-5 Opinion of Counsel (to be filed by Post-Effective Amendment). H-5 Proposed Notice. (b) Financial Statements Financial statements are not provided since pro forma statements would have no relevance to the authorization requested in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 14. 5 PAGE 5 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the undersigned companies have duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signatures of the applicants and of the persons signing on their behalf are restricted to the information contained in this application which is pertinent to the application of the respective companies. THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. Date: April 30, 1996 By: /s/ L. J. BAINTER ------------------------------------------ L. J. Bainter, Treasurer COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF MARYLAND, INC. COMMONWEALTH GAS SERVICES, INC. COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COLUMBIA PROPANE CORPORATION COMMONWEALTH PROPANE, INC. COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM SERVICE CORPORATION COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. COLUMBIA ATLANTIC TRADING CORPORATION COLUMBIA COAL GASIFICATION CORPORATION COLUMBIA LNG CORPORATION COLUMBIA ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION COLUMBIA ENERGY MARKETING CORPORATION COLUMBIA SERVICE PARTNERS, INC. TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION Dated: April 30, 1996 By: /s/ L. J. BAINTER --------------------------------------- L. J. Bainter, Vice President 6 PAGE 6 TRISTAR VENTURES CORPORATION TRISTAR PEDRICK LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR PEDRICK GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR BINGHAMTON LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR BINGHAMTON GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR VINELAND LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR VINELAND GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR RUMFORD LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR FUEL CELLS CORPORATION TRISTAR GEORGETOWN GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR GEORGETOWN LIMITED CORPORATION TVC NINE CORPORATION TVC TEN CORPORATION TRISTAR SYSTEM, INC. Dated: April 30, 1996 By: /s/ D. DETAR ------------------------------------ D. Detar, Treasurer 7 PAGE 7 EXHIBIT INDEX (a) Exhibit F-5 Opinion of Counsel (to be filed by Post-Effective Amendment) H-5 Proposed Notice EX-99.H(5) 2 PROPOSED NOTICE 1 PAGE 8 EXHIBIT H-5 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (Release No. ) THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADDITION OF CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES TO MONEY POOL PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996. The Columbia Gas System, Inc. ("Columbia"), a Delaware corporation and registered holding company and subsidiaries: COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF MARYLAND, INC. COMMONWEALTH GAS SERVICES, INC. 200 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215 COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORPORATION 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. Charleston, WV 25314 COLUMBIA GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION One Riverway Houston, TX 77056 COMMONWEALTH PROPANE, INC. COLUMBIA PROPANE CORPORATION 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Ste 140 Richmond, VA 23236 COLUMBIA ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION COLUMBIA ENERGY MARKETING CORPORATION COLUMBIA SERVICE PARTNERS, INC. 2581 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM SERVICE CORPORATION COLUMBIA LNG CORPORATION COLUMBIA ATLANTIC TRADING CORPORATION TRISTAR VENTURES CORPORATION TRISTAR PEDRICK LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR PEDRICK GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR BINGHAMTON LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR BINGHAMTON GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR VINELAND LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR VINELAND GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR RUMFORD LIMITED CORPORATION 2 PAGE 9 TRISTAR GEORGETOWN GENERAL CORPORATION TRISTAR GEORGETOWN LIMITED CORPORATION TRISTAR FUEL CELLS CORPORATION TVC NINE CORPORATION TVC TEN CORPORATION TRISTAR SYSTEM, INC. TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION 20 Montchanin Road Wilmington, DE 19807 COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. COLUMBIA COAL GASIFICATION CORPORATION 900 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston, WV 25302 (the "Subsidiaries") have filed a joint application-declaration with this Commission pursuant to Sections 6, 7, 9, 10, 12(b) and 12(f) under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (the "Act") and Rules 43 and 45 thereunder. In its order dated December 22, 1994 (HCAR 35-26201; 70-8471), the Commission authorized the recapitalization of certain Columbia subsidiaries, the implementation of the 1995-1996 financing program for the Subsidiaries and the continuation of the Columbia Intrasystem Money Pool (the "Money Pool"). In its supplemental order dated March 14, 1995 (HCAR 35-26251; 70-8471), the Commission authorized the inclusion of subsidiaries of TriStar Ventures Corporation ("TriStar Ventures") in the Money Pool for the purpose of investing in the Money Pool. In its supplemental order dated November 8, 1995 (HCAR 35-26404; 70-8471), the Commission authorized the inclusion of Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Columbia Energy Marketing Corporation in the Money Pool for the purpose of investing in the Money Pool. Columbia now proposes to add Columbia Service Partners, Inc. ("Service Partners") and TriStar System, Inc. ("TriStar System") to the Money Pool strictly for the purpose of investing in the Money Pool. Service Partners was recently formed as a subsidiary of Columbia Energy Services Corporation to engage in the business of providing energy-related services to customers of local distribution companies ("LDCs") affiliated with Columbia and nonaffiliated LCDs served by Columbia's interstate natural gas transmission companies. TriStar System was formed as a subsidiary of TriStar Ventures to engage in natural gas vehicle activities. Further, Columbia requests authorization through December 31, 1996 to include in the Money Pool as potential investors any new direct or indirect subsidiaries engaged in new lines of business established pursuant to an order of the Commission or any new direct or indirect subsidiaries engaged in existing lines of business. 3 PAGE 10 The joint application-declaration and any amendments thereto are available for public inspection through the Commission's Office of Public Reference. Interested persons wishing to comment or request a hearing should submit their views in writing by ___________________________________ to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, and serve a copy on the applicants-declarants at the address specified above. Proof of service (by affidavit or, in case of any attorney-at-law, by certificate) should be filed with the request. Any request for a hearing shall identify specifically the issues of fact or law that are disputed. A person who so requests will be notified of any hearing, if ordered, and will receive a copy of any notice or order issued in this matter. After said date, the joint application-declaration, as filed or as it may be amended, may be permitted to become effective. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Jonathan G. Katz Secretary -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----