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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event Reported) October 11, 2000
COLUMBIA ENERGY GROUP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-1098 13--1594808
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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13880 Dulles Corner Lane, Herndon, VA 20171-4600
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (703) 561-6000
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Item 5. Other Events
Information contained in a News Release dated October 11, 2000
is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Columbia Energy Group
(Registrant)
By /s/ M. W. O'Donnell
M. W. O'Donnell
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 12, 2000
