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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 9, 2007)

Filed October 9, 2007For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) on October 9, 2007, primarily concerns an update regarding regulatory proceedings. The company, through Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., issued a press release detailing its filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalties issued earlier in the year. This filing is a significant event as it addresses potential penalties and operational implications. Investors should note that the press release, attached as an exhibit, and the information within this 8-K are furnished and not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes. The company also indicated its intent to file an answer with the U.S. Commodity Futures Commission (CFTC) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas by October 15, 2007. This active engagement with regulatory bodies suggests potential developments that could impact ET's operations and financial standing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (the Partnership) filed a response with the FERC on October 9, 2007.
  • 2The filing addresses an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalties issued by the FERC on July 26, 2007.
  • 3The company issued a press release on October 9, 2007, related to its FERC filing.
  • 4Details of the response can be found on the FERC's website (www.ferc.gov) and a summary on the Partnership's website (www.energytransfer.com).
  • 5The Partnership is scheduled to file its answer with the CFTC in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on or before October 15, 2007.
  • 6Information provided in the 8-K and accompanying exhibits is furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. has filed a response with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concerning an 'Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalties' and to inform investors about upcoming filings with the Commodity Futures Commission (CFTC).

The filing indicates that the FERC issued an 'Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalties' on July 26, 2007. The company's response addresses this order, suggesting the company was asked to explain certain actions or inactions, and face potential penalties.

Investors can find the Partnership's response to the FERC order on the FERC's official website (www.ferc.gov) once it is posted. A brief summary of the response is also available on Energy Transfer's website (www.energytransfer.com).

The company plans to file an answer with the U.S. Commodity Futures Commission (CFTC) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas by October 15, 2007. This indicates ongoing legal and regulatory proceedings that could have implications for Energy Transfer.