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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):December 1, 2008
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) | | 1-10934
(Commission File
Number) | | 39-1715850
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 821-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. is the general partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") and has delegated substantially all of the responsibility for the management and operation of the Partnership to its affiliate, Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. retains certain functions and approval rights over the operations of the Partnership.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
- (d)
- Exhibits
Reference is made to the "Index of Exhibits" following the signature page which is hereby incorporated into this item.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Registrant) |
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By: |
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Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.
as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., its General Partner |
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By: |
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/s/ STEPHEN NEYLAND
Stephen Neyland
Controller
(Duly Authorized Officer) |
Dated: December 1, 2008
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Index of Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. |
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