Message-ID: <30387209.1075859530495.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 03:22:00 -0800 (PST) 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 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 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 X-From: Mary Hain X-To: Joe Hartsoe, Richard Ingersoll X-cc: James D Steffes, Bernadette Hawkins, Christian Yoder, Elizabeth Sager, steve.c.hall@enron.com, Paul Kaufman X-bcc: X-Folder: \Elizabeth_Sager_Dec2000\Notes Folders\All documents X-Origin: Sager-E X-FileName: esager.nsf 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" 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 w/attachments Lisa Ray Administrative Coordinator WSCC 801-582-0353 Ph 801-582-3918 Fx lisa@wscc.com The following section of this message contains a file attachment prepared for transmission using the Internet MIME message format. If you are using Pegasus Mail, or any another MIME-compliant system, you should be able to save it or view it from within your mailer. 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