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From:mary.hain@enron.com
To:joe.hartsoe@enron.com, richard.ingersoll@enron.com
Subject:WSCC ADR proposal
Cc:james.steffes@enron.com, bernadette.hawkins@enron.com,christian.yoder@enron.com, elizabeth.sager@enron.com, steve.c.hall@enron.com, paul.kaufman@enron.com
Bcc:james.steffes@enron.com, bernadette.hawkins@enron.com,christian.yoder@enron.com, elizabeth.sager@enron.com, steve.c.hall@enron.com, paul.kaufman@enron.com
Date:Tue, 5 Dec 2000 03:22:00 -0800 (PST)

I have reviewed the ADR proposal and have the following comments.

This ADR proposal is a double edged sword. On the one hand - as members of
WSCC it will help to protect us from antitrust liability. On the other hand,
only full members of WSCC are obligated under the ADR provisions (Section
12.1), so just like the ADR provisions of NRTA/WRTA/SWRTA, entities merely
have to quit WSCC to get out of the ADR obligation. This is especially
problematic with entities that are not FERC jurisdictional. But, I think, on
balance, we are probably more concerned about the antitrust protection, given
that the WSCC usually makes decisions that effect operating systems much more
than marketers, although this is changing over time. What do others think?
I agree with the proposal to have binding arbitration for such controversial
matters as transmission path ratings. Section 12.6.2. The lack of such a
mechanism has created extended FERC litigation concerning the Alturas line.
Further, I agree with the grounds for appealing the arbitration decision
(contrary to law, arbitrary and capricious, lack of a fair hearing, or
serious arbitrator misconduct). Section 12.9.1. However, the process for
requiring FERC filings (under Sections 12.11) seem to undermine the binding
nature of the arbitration provisions. To really be binding, it seems like
once the appeals process has been completed, Section 12.11 should require the
prevailing and non-prevailing party to file joint filings to carry out the
binding arbitration decisions.


From: Joe Hartsoe@ENRON on 12/04/2000 02:08 PM CST
To: Mary Hain/HOU/ECT@ECT
cc:
Subject: Approval Items - WSCC Annual Meeting

Mary -- Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated. Joe
----- Forwarded by Joe Hartsoe/Corp/Enron on 12/04/2000 02:07 PM -----

Richard Ingersoll@ECT
12/01/2000 09:45 AM

To: Joe Hartsoe/Corp/Enron@Enron
cc:
Subject: Approval Items - WSCC Annual Meeting

Joe, the first three or four items on this list reflect the ADR duscussions
and also inludes the document. By the way, since I wil;l be attending the
Members meeting for you bring a proxy. Proxies are not valid at the Board
meeting but they are at the members meeting.
----- Forwarded by Richard Ingersoll/HOU/ECT on 12/01/2000 08:42 AM -----

lisa@wscc.com
Sent by: Maiser@wscc.com
11/20/2000 05:21 PM

To: "Multiple Committees" <multi6@wscc.com<
cc:
Subject: Approval Items - WSCC Annual Meeting


COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

Please review Mr. Barber's letter regarding the
proposed WSCC Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Process.

cc: Planning Coordination Committee
Operations Committee
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Lisa Ray
Administrative Coordinator
WSCC
801-582-0353 Ph
801-582-3918 Fx
lisa@wscc.com

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