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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2010

NiSource Inc.

Commission file number 001-16189

Delaware		35-2108964
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)
801 East 86th Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana		46410
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (877) 647-5990

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On August 3, 2010, NiSource Inc. (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The Company’s press release, dated August 3, 2010, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number				Description
	99.1			Press Release, dated August 3, 2010, issued by NiSource Inc.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

		NiSource Inc.   (Registrant)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number				Description
	99.1			Press Release, dated August 3, 2010, issued by NiSource Inc.