January 30, 2006


Mr. Mark A. Maki
Vice President - Finance
Enbridge Energy Partners, L. P.
1100 Louisiana, Suite 3300
Houston, Texas  77002








	Re:	Enbridge Energy Partners, L. P.
		Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004
Filed February 25, 2005
		File No. 1-10934




Dear Mr. Maki:

	We have completed our review of your Form 10-K and related
filings and do not, at this time, have any further comments.


							Sincerely,



							April Sifford
							Branch Chief


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