PL985000.docx

BRAD M. PURDY
Deputy Attorney General
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID  83720-0074
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Attorney for the Commission Staff
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
INQUIRY CONCERNING THE COMMIS-­­
SION’S POLICY ON INDEPENDENT
SYSTEM OPERATORS
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DOCKET NOS. PL98-5-000
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REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given notice that seven public conferences will be convened to discuss regional factors relevant to its policy concerning Independent System Operators (ISOs).
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission requests the opportunity to appear and speak at the Portland, Oregon meeting on June 5, 1998.  The speaker would be Marsha H. Smith, Commissioner, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, appearing on behalf of the IPUC and the State of Idaho.  The requested synopsis of remarks is attached.
RESPECTFULLY submitted this                  day of May 1998.

Brad M. Purdy
Deputy Attorney General
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 Synopsis of Proposed Remarks of
Commissioner Marsha H. Smith
I.  Overview of existing regional organizations with interests
and responsibilities that may overlap with a potential ISO.
II.  Status and participation of the Bonneville Power
Administration in any ISO formed.
III.  The interface between ISO functions and reliability
oversight and enforcement
IV.  Concerns for pricing for the extensive area covered
by the Western interconnection