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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Table)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Note Tables [Abstract]

	Natural		Regulated
	Gas		Transmission
	Distribution		and Storage		Nonregulated		Total
	(In thousands)

Balance as of September 30, 2011	$	572,908	$	132,381	$	34,711	$	740,000
Deferred tax adjustments on prior acquisitions⁽¹⁾		642		41		-		683
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	573,550	$	132,422	$	34,711	$	740,683

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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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