Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

We lease certain facilities, pipelines and rights of way under operating leases, most of which contain renewal options. The right of way agreements have various termination dates through 2053.

As of December 31, 2012, the minimum future rental commitments under operating leases having non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:



Years Ending December 31,	(In thousands)
2013	$	6,908
2014	6,852
2015	6,848
2016	6,847
2017	6,821
Thereafter	3,758
Total	$	38,034

Rental expense charged to operations was $8.1 million, $7.5 million and $7.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

We are a party to various legal and regulatory proceedings, none of which we believe will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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