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File No. 70-8471
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 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 2581 Washington Road
COLUMBIA LNG CORPORATION Upper Saint Clair, PA 15241
COLUMBIA ATLANTIC TRADING CORPORATION
TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION
TRISTAR VENTURES CORPORATION COMPANY
TRISTAR PEDRICK LIMITED CORPORATION 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.
TRISTAR PEDRICK GENERAL CORPORATION Charleston, WV 25314
TRISTAR BINGHAMTON LIMITED CORPORATION
TRISTAR BINGHAMTON GENERAL CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS DEVELOPMENT
TRISTAR VINELAND LIMITED CORPORATION CORPORATION
TRISTAR VINELAND GENERAL CORPORATION One Riverway
TRISTAR RUMFORD LIMITED CORPORATION Houston, TX 77056
TRISTAR GEORGETOWN GENERAL CORPORATION
TRISTAR GEORGETOWN LIMITED CORPORATION COMMONWEALTH PROPANE, INC.
TRISTAR FUEL CELLS CORPORATION COLUMBIA PROPANE CORPORATION
TVC NINE CORPORATION 800 Moorefield Park Drive
TVC TEN CORPORATION Richmond, VA 23236
20 Montchanin Road
Wilmington, DE 19807 COLUMBIA GAS OF KENTUCKY, INC.
COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC.
COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. COLUMBIA GAS OF MARYLAND, INC.
COLUMBIA COAL GASIFICATION CORPORATION COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
900 Pennsylvania Avenue COMMONWEALTH GAS SERVICES, INC.
Charleston, WV 25302 200 Civic Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
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(Names of company or companies filing this statement
and addresses of principal executive offices)
THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC.
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(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)
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(Other Agents for Service are Listed on the Reverse Side of the Front Cover)
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Names and Addresses of Subsidiary Company Agents for Service:
W. H. HARMON, Treasurer D. L. GELBAUGH, Vice President
Columbia Natural Resources, Inc. Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
Columbia Coal Gasification Corp. Columbia Gas. of Kentucky, Inc.
900 Pennsylvania Avenue Commonwealth Gas Services, Inc.
Charleston, West Virginia 25302 Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Columbia Gas of Maryland, Inc.
D. DETAR, Treasurer 200 Civic Center Drive
TriStar Ventures Corporation Columbus, Ohio 43215
TriStar Pedrick Limited Corporation
TriStar Pedrick General Corporation S. L. PARKS DOWNEY, Asst.
TriStar Binghamton Limited Corporation Treasurer
TriStar Binghamton General Corporation Columbia Gulf Transmission Company
TriStar Vineland Limited Corporation 1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.
TriStar Vineland General Corporation Charleston, West Virginia 25314
TriStar Rumford Limited Corporation
TriStar Georgetown General Corporation
TriStar Georgetown Limited Corporation
TriStar Fuel Cells Corporation J. R. LISENBY, Treasurer
TVC Nine Corporation Columbia Gas Development Corp.
TVC Ten Corporation One Riverway
20 Montchanin Road Houston, Texas 77056
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
ROBERT GUSTAFSON, Controller
J. W. GROSSMAN, Treasurer Columbia Energy Services Corp.
Columbia LNG Corporation 2581 Washington Road
Columbia Atlantic Trading Corp. Upper Saint Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
20 Montchanin Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
L. J. BAINTER, Vice President
Columbia Gas System Service Corp.
TriStar Capital Corporation
20 Montchanin Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
H. F. HAYES, Treasurer
Commonwealth Propane, Inc.
Columbia Propane Corporation
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23236
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(Names and Addresses of Other Agents for Service)
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The Application-Declaration as previously filed is hereby amended as
follows:
Item 1. Description of Proposed Transaction
The following is added to the carryover paragraph on page 14:
"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 General
Corporation, TriStar Georgetown Limited Corporation, TriStar
Fuel Cells Corporation, TVC Nine Corporation and TVC Ten
Corporation are included in this filing for the purpose of
being potential investors in the Money Pool. These companies
are subsidiaries of TriStar Ventures Corporation, Columbia's
Cogeneration subsidiary. These companies have begun to
receive distribution for ongoing cogeneration projects and
require an outlet for investment of excess cash."
Item 2. Fees, Commissions and Expenses
The schedule under Item 2(a) is replaced with the following:
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Securities and Exchange Commission Filing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000
Services of Columbia Gas System Service
Corporation in connection with the preparation
of the Application-Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000
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Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000
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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 January 6,
1995 and its order on or before February 6, 1995.
(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
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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 order and the date on which it is to
become effective.
Item 6. Exhibits and Financial Statements.
(a) Exhibits
F-2 Opinion of Counsel (to be filed by Post-Effective
Amendment).
G-2 Financial Data Schedule (incorporated herein as
Exhibit No. 27).
H-2 Proposed Notice.
(b) Financial Statements
Financial statements are not provided since pro-forma
statements would have no relevance to the authorizations requested in this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 2.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Public Utility Holding Company Act
of 1935, the undersigned companies have duly caused this Declaration 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: December 29, 1994 By: /s/ L. J. BAINTER
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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 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
TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: December 29, 1994 By: /s/ L. J. BAINTER
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L. J. Bainter, Vice President
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
Date: December 29, 1994 By: /s/ D. P. DETAR
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D. P. Detar, Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
(a) Exhibits
F-2 Opinion of Counsel (to be filed by Post-Effective Amendment).
G-2 Financial Data Schedule (incorporated herein as Exhibit No. 27).
H-2 Proposed Notice.
WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<LEGEND>
TRISTAR PEDRICK LIMITED CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 1 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
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<NAME> TriStar Pedrick Limited Corporation
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 9,353,079 9,353,079
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 9,353,079 9,353,079
<COMMON> 1,050 1,050
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<RETAINED-EARNINGS> 3,518,192 3,518,192
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 3,519,242 3,519,242
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 2,700,660 2,700,660
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 1,590,200 1,590,200
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 1,543,977 1,543,977
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 9,353,079 9,353,079
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS> 0 0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM> 0 0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS> 0 0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS> 0 0
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR PEDRICK GENERAL CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 2 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
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<NAME> TriStar Pedrick General Corporation
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
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<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 4,008,283 4,008,283
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 4,008,283 4,008,283
<COMMON> 75,000 75,000
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 0 0
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> 1,429,012 1,429,012
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 1,504,012 1,504,012
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 1,185,928 1,185,928
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 681,520 681,520
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 636,823 636,823
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 4,008,283 4,008,283
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS> 0 0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM> 0 0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS> 0 0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS> 0 0
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR BINGHAMTON LIMITED CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 3 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
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<NAME> TriStar Binghamton Limited Corporation
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 5,307,564 5,307,564
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,458,157 1,458,157
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 6,765,721 6,765,721
<COMMON> 3,550 3,550
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 6,647,500 6,647,500
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> (145,571) (145,571)
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 6,505,479 6,505,479
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 0 0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 260,242 260,242
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 6,765,721 6,765,721
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS> 0 0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM> 0 0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS> 0 0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS> 0 0
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR BINGHAMTON GENERAL CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 4 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> TriStar Binghamton General Corporation
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 2,274,674 2,274,674
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 633,774 633,774
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 2,908,448 2,908,448
<COMMON> 2,950 2,950
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 2,847,500 2,847,500
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> (55,265) (55,265)
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 2,795,185 2,795,185
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 0 0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 113,263 113,263
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 2,908,448 2,908,448
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS> 0 0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
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<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
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<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR VINELAND LIMITED CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 5 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 5
<NAME> TriStar Vineland Limited Corporation
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 6,350,446 6,350,446
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 660,673 660,673
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 7,011,119 7,011,119
<COMMON> 59,625 59,625
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 7,000,884 7,000,884
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> (229,122) (229,122)
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 6,831,387 6,831,387
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 0 0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 179,732 179,732
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 7,011,119 7,011,119
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
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<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
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<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM> 0 0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
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<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS> 0 0
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR VINELAND GENERAL CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 6 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 6
<NAME> TriStar Vineland General Corporation
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 706,158 706,158
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 83,536 83,536
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
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<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 824,602 824,602
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> (122,435) (122,435)
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 769,767 769,767
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 0 0
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 19,926 19,926
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 789,693 789,693
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<TOTAL-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
<OPERATING-INCOME-LOSS> 0 0
<OTHER-INCOME-NET> 0 0
<INCOME-BEFORE-INTEREST-EXPEN> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> 0 0
0 0
<EARNINGS-AVAILABLE-FOR-COMM> 0 0
<COMMON-STOCK-DIVIDENDS> 0 0
<TOTAL-INTEREST-ON-BONDS> 0 0
<CASH-FLOW-OPERATIONS> 0 0
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0 0
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR RUMFORD LIMITED CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 7 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 7
<NAME> TriStar Rumford Limited Corporationn
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 11-MOS 11-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
<PERIOD-END> NOV-30-1994 NOV-30-1994
<BOOK-VALUE> PER-BOOK PRO-FORMA
<TOTAL-NET-UTILITY-PLANT> 0 0
<OTHER-PROPERTY-AND-INVEST> 6,088,361 6,088,361
<TOTAL-CURRENT-ASSETS> 859,141 859,141
<TOTAL-DEFERRED-CHARGES> 0 0
<OTHER-ASSETS> 0 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 6,947,502 6,947,502
<COMMON> 25 25
<CAPITAL-SURPLUS-PAID-IN> 0 0
<RETAINED-EARNINGS> 592,264 592,264
<TOTAL-COMMON-STOCKHOLDERS-EQ> 592,289 592,289
0 0
0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-NET> 0 0
<SHORT-TERM-NOTES> 310,752 310,752
<LONG-TERM-NOTES-PAYABLE> 2,215,727 2,215,727
<COMMERCIAL-PAPER-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LONG-TERM-DEBT-CURRENT-PORT> 0 0
0 0
<CAPITAL-LEASE-OBLIGATIONS> 0 0
<LEASES-CURRENT> 0 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-CAPITAL-AND-LIAB> 3,828,734 3,828,734
<TOT-CAPITALIZATION-AND-LIAB> 6,947,502 6,947,502
<GROSS-OPERATING-REVENUE> 0 0
<INCOME-TAX-EXPENSE> 0 0
<OTHER-OPERATING-EXPENSES> 0 0
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR GEORGETOWN GENERAL CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 8 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
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<NUMBER> 8
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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR GEORGETOWN LIMITED CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 9 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
<SUBSIDIARY>
<NUMBER> 9
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1993 DEC-31-1993
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> OPUR1
<LEGEND>
TRISTAR FUEL CELLS CORPORATION Item 6(a)
ARTICLE OPUR1 Exhibit 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES Page 10 of 10
NOVEMBER 30, 1994
</LEGEND>
<SUBSIDIARY>
<NUMBER> 10
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<PAGE> 1
PAGE 1
EXHIBIT H-2
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, Ohio 43215
COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY
1700 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.
Charleston, West Virginia 25314
COLUMBIA GAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
One Riverway
Houston, Texas 77056
COMMONWEALTH PROPANE, INC.
COLUMBIA PROPANE CORPORATION
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23236
COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM SERVICE CORPORATION
COLUMBIA LNG CORPORATION
COLUMBIA ATLANTIC TRADING CORPORATION
COLUMBIA ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
2581 Washington Road
Upper Saint Clair, PA 15241
TRISTAR VENTURES CORPORATION
TRISTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
20 Montchanin Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
COLUMBIA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
COLUMBIA COAL GASIFICATION CORPORATION
900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 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.
<PAGE> 2
PAGE 2
In its order dated December 22, 1994 (HCAR 70-26201; 70-8471), the
Commission authorized the recapitalization of certain Columbia subsidiaries,
the implementation of the 1995-1996 financing program for the Columbia
Subsidiaries and the continuation of the Columbia intrasystem money pool (the
"Money Pool"). Columbia now proposes to add the following subsidiaries to the
Money Pool strictly for the purpose of investing in the Money Pool:
TriStar Ventures Corporation
TriStar Binghamton General Corporation
TriStar Binghamton Limited Corporation
TriStar Fuel Cells Corporation
TriStar Georgetown General Corporation
TriStar Georgetown Limited Corporation
TriStar Pedrick General Corporation
TriStar Pedrick Limited Corporation
TriStar Rumford Limited Corporation
TriStar Vineland General Corporation
TriStar Vineland Limited Corporation
TVC Nine Corporation
TVC Ten Corporation
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 issue s 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
