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The possibility of a quick-fix, interim settlement that wouldopen up receipt points on the Southern California Gas Co.transmission system emerged as the only positive development fromanother round of all-party talks last week, according to one of themajor shippers attending the session. It came at the conclusion ofthe all-day session in a downtown LA hotel. Talks are expected toresume Sept. 23, with a counter-proposal from Enron being offeredfor discussion prior to a SoCalGas all-parties meeting. Othermeetings among some of the parties will be held Sept. 15.