UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 14, 2002
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: August 14, 2002)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
El Paso Building
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 420-2600
Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal
Executive Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act
Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal
Financial Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act
Filings.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On August 14, 2002, in accordance with Order No. 4-460
and pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, sworn statements were filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission by the principal executive officer
and the principal financial officer of El Paso Corporation.
A copy of each sworn statement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1
and 99.2. The attached Exhibits are not filed, but are
furnished to comply with Regulation FD. The information
disclosed in this Item 9 Current Report on Form 8-K is not
considered to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to
the liabilities of that section.
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly
authorized.
EL PASO CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jeffrey I.Beason
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Jeffrey I. Beason
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 14, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal
Executive Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act
Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal
Financial Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act
Filings.