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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
November 16, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
U S Liquids Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-13259 76-0519797
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
411 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77060-3545
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(281) 272-4500
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 16, 2000, U S Liquids Inc. ("USL") announced that W. Gregory
Orr has resigned as the President and Chief Operating Officer of USL. Mr. Orr
will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of USL.
A copy of the press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Orr is filed
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. A copy of the separation agreement between USL
and Mr. Orr is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release of U S Liquids Inc. dated November 16, 2000.
99.2 Agreement, dated November 15, 2000, between U S Liquids Inc.
and W. Gregory Orr.
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
U S LIQUIDS INC.
Date: November 17, 2000 By: /s/ Michael P. Lawlor
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Michael P. Lawlor, Chief Executive Officer
