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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000909518-12-000004
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120110

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001406234
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			D0
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		73 FRONT STREET
		CITY:			HAMILTON
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM12
		BUSINESS PHONE:		441 296-4480

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		73 FRONT STREET
		CITY:			HAMILTON
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM12
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