John, I read Phil's statements concerning the Redrock air permit issue and
would like to make sure everyone has the facts why Transwestern was unaware
of the delay in the agencies issance of the air permits. I had met with each
agency prior to submitting each application (February of this year) to ensure
that each application contained the correct and proper information required
by the EPA and State of Arizona. When I told them that we would need the
permits by the end of September, each agency indicated that a September
permit issuance would not be a problem, in light of the fact that energy
issues related to California were to be given top priority. On a monthly
baiss I phoned the permit engineer assigned to each application to be kept
aware of possible conflicts and resolve any concerns. In all monthly calls,
both agencies assured me that the permits were progressing on schedule. As
we approached the anticipated September issuance calls to the agencies were
conducted weekly and this was when I was first informed of the 1-4 month
additional time beyond the September issuance which would be required for the
permit issuance.