Message-ID: <478018.1075852477890.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 13:28:20 -0700 (PDT) From: robert.frank@enron.com To: d..steffes@enron.com, e-mail <.dan@enron.com> Subject: PNW case Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Frank, Robert X-To: Steffes, James D. , Dan Watkiss (E-mail) , gfergus@brobeck.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \JSTEFFE (Non-Privileged)\Steffes, James D.\California Issues\PNW Refunds X-Origin: Steffes-J X-FileName: JSTEFFE (Non-Privileged).pst Jim wanted the advantages/disadvantages of the ripple options noted in my memo. Here's my take: Alternative 1 - File "ripple" refund claim Advantages: (1) testimony goes in record and is available for briefing/argument;(2)procedural risks are minimized. Disadvantages: (1) implicitly undermines primary position that refunds are unjustified; (2)witnesses are available for cross-examination; (3) ALJ may reject depending on ruling on proposed order. Alternative 2 - File "offer of proof" showing ripple claims Advantages: (1)next best thing to testimony; (2) keeps burden and focus on initial claimants', (3) only marginally compromises procedural position if ALJ accepts proposed order. Gary/Dan - do you agree? Comments?