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Rate and Regulatory Matters (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Rate And Regulatory Matters Tables

Schedule of regulatory assets

These items are detailed as follows:

		(Thousands of Dollars)
		December 31,								Remaining
Regulatory Assets		2013				2012				Recovery Periods
Postretirement Benefits		$	20,826			$	53,142				Various
Income Taxes			12,207				17,866				Various
Rate Cases, Storm Costs, Tank Painting, and Other			1,353				1,823				2-9 years
Total		$	34,386			$	72,831

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Tabular disclosure of assets that are created when regulatory agencies permit public utilities to defer certain costs included in rate-setting to the balance sheet.

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