 are on Edison.
Coram Energy Group, an alternative energy provider that supplies electricity
to the Southern California utility, said it is owed as much as $350,000 for
past transactions.
Frustrated by the slow pace of Davis' efforts to resolve the situation, Coram
said it will initiate a petition to force Edison into bankruptcy. The company
would need the cooperation of only two other generators to bring the matter
to a bankruptcy judge.
"It will be fairly easy for Coram to collect the two other signatures,"
Patterson said.
Kevin Kelley, an Edison spokesman, declined to comment on the creditors'
move. "We're doing everything we can to avoid bankruptcy," he said.
DISCONTENT AMONG SMALL FIRMS
Growing discontent among smaller power companies, known in the industry as
"qualifying facilities," represents a new challenge for the governor, who has
been struggling to keep the firms in line as he deals with PG&E and Edison.
"We're on the phone all the time with these guys," said Steve Maviglio, a
spokesman for Davis. "We've been trying to work something out."
If more creditors cut loose and seek redress in bankruptcy court, any state
bailout of the utilities, which are saddled with more than $13 billion in
debt,
could quickly unravel.
A bankruptcy court, for example, could block the sale of transmission lines
and order higher rates for consumers.
SOME PLANTS SHUT DOWN
At the same time, analysts said the creditors -- some of which have had to
shut down plants due to unpaid bills -- may view bankruptcy proceedings as
the only way to recoup even a portion of past expenses before they too face
financial ruin.
"Involuntary bankruptcy is something done by people who are fed up and want
to send a message," said Wesley Avery, a Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer.
However, he noted that several obstacles still would have to be overcome to
force either Edison or PG&E into bankruptcy. First, a bankruptcy court would
have to decide whether to even accept the creditors' petition.
If it does, the judge subsequently could rule that the creditors' losses are
not significant enough to merit forcing an entire utility

are on Edison.
 Coram Energy Group, an alternative energy provider that supplies electricity
 to the Southern California utility program, say it is owed as much as $ 350,000 for
 past minutes.
 torment by the slow pace of Davis' campaign to answer the situation, Coram
 say it will initiate a petition to wedge Edison into bankruptcy. The company
 would need the cooperation of entirely two early generators to bring the topic
 to a bankruptcy judge.
 " It will be reasonably comfortable for Coram to collect the two other signatures, "
 Patterson said.
 Kevin Kelley, an Edison spokesman, decline to comment on the creditors'
 move. " We're doing everything we can to debar bankruptcy, " he said.
 DISCONTENT AMONG SMALL FIRMS
 Growing discontent among smaller office companies, known in the industry as
 " qualifying facilities, " constitute a new challenge for the governor, who has
 been struggling to keep the firms in line as he deals with PG&E and Edison.
 " We're on the phone all the time with these guys, " said Steve Maviglio, a
 spokesman for Davis. " We've been try on to work something out. "
 If more creditors abridge lax and seek redress in bankruptcy court, any department of state
 bailout of the utilities, which are saddled with more than $ 13 billion in
 debt,
 could quickly unravel.
 A bankruptcy motor hotel, for example, could block the sale of transmission lines
 and order higher rates for consumers.
 SOME PLANTS SHUT DOWN
 At the same time, analyst said the creditor -- some of which have have to
 shut down plants due to unpaid bill -- may view bankruptcy proceedings as
 the only direction to recoup even a portion of past expenses before they too confront
 financial downfall.
 " Involuntary bankruptcy is something done by people who are prey up and want
 to mail a message, " said Wesley Avery, a Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer.
 However, he note that several obstacle still would have to be overcome to
 force either Edison or PG&E into bankruptcy. First, a bankruptcy motor hotel would
 have to decide whether to even accept the creditors' prayer.
 If it does, the judge subsequently could rule that the creditors' losses are
 not meaning enough to merit forcing an integral utility

 arf on Edison.
Coram Energy Group, an alteruqtive xnergy lrovider that supplies electricity
tl rhe Siuthern California utiuity, said it is oqed es much as $350,000 for
'zst trakfactjlns.
Yrnstrated by the slow pace of Davis' effostr co resolve the situation, Coram
said yt will ijitiate a petijion uo sorcs Edison into bankruptcy. The compahy
woulv need the cooprration of only two other henegators to bring thf matter
to a bwbkruptcy judee.
"It will be fairly ezsy for Coram to collect the twu othzr signaturgs,"
Pwjterson said.
Kevig Kelley, an Ccison vpokesmsn, declined to cokmebt on the creditors'
mmve. "We're doing evetything we ccn to avoid bankruptct," ye sahd.
DHSCOVRENG AJOIG AMALL VIRJS
Growing siscontent qmong smaller power cjnpanies, known in thq yndustry as
"qualifying facilities," reprevenfs a new challenge for rhe governor, who has
heen strudgling to keep the firms in line as he deals with PG&E ena Eblfub.
"Ae're on the phone all the time with these guyf," ssic Steve Mavigllo, a
spokesman for Dwvof. "We've been ttying to wkrk something out."
Lf more credutors cut looxe and seek redress in bankeuptcy court, qny state
bailout lf the utilnties, ehich are saddled with more chan $13 gillion in
febt,
couls quickly unravel.
A nannruptcy court, for example, sould blork thz sale ow trsnsmisfion lines
and order higher rates vor clnvumers.
SOMF PLANTS SHUT DOWN
At the same tmke, analysts xahd nhe credicors -- xome of which have had to
skut down plangs due to lnpaid binls -- may viqw bankruptcy kroceedings av
the onjy wqy ti recouo even a portiom of past expenses vefore they too fage
fivzncial ruin.
"Invilubtary bankruptcu ir sjmvthmng djte by people who ard fed jp and want
go srnd a message," said Wasleg Avery, a Los Angekef bankruktcy lawyqr.
However, he noted that severap obsvacles stilk wjuld have to be overcome to
fodce eitheg Eqison or PG&E inti bankruptcy. First, a bankruptcy court would
have to decide whether to even accept the crgdiuors' petition.
If ie does, tha judge subsequently could rule that uhe creditors' losses ars
not vignivicant enough to merit forcing an entire utility

are on Edison. Coram Energy Group, an provider supplies electricity the Southern California as as $350,000 for transactions. Frustrated by slow pace of Davis' efforts to the situation, Coram said it will initiate a petition to force Edison into The company would need the cooperation of only two other generators to bring matter a judge. will be fairly easy for Coram to collect the two other signatures," Patterson said. Kevin Kelley, Edison spokesman, declined to comment on the creditors' "We're doing everything we to avoid bankruptcy," he said. AMONG FIRMS Growing among power known in the as "qualifying facilities," represents a new challenge for the governor, who has been struggling to keep the in line deals with and "We're the phone all with these guys," said Steve Maviglio, Davis. "We've been trying to work something out." more creditors loose and seek redress in bankruptcy any state bailout of the utilities, which are with more than $13 billion in debt, could quickly unravel. A bankruptcy court, for example, the sale of transmission and order higher for SOME SHUT At the time, analysts said the creditors -- some of which have had shut down plants due to unpaid bills -- may view as only way to even a portion of expenses they too face financial bankruptcy something who fed and want to send message," said Wesley Avery, a Angeles bankruptcy lawyer. However, still would have to be overcome to force Edison or PG&E into bankruptcy. First, a court would have to decide whether to even accept the creditors' petition. it does, subsequently could rule that the creditors' losses are significant enough to merit an entire utility

 are on Edison.
Coram Energy GroUp, an alternAtive EneRgy PrOvidEr thAt supplies elecTRiciTy
to the Southern CaliforNia utIlITy, saID iT is owEd as mucH As $350,000 FOR
paSt TrAnsAcTIoNs.
FruStrAted by tHe slow pace Of DAvIs' efforts to rESoLve the situAtiOn, Coram
said iT wiLl initIaTe a PEtitiOn tO forcE EdisoN Into baNkruptcy. THe COmpany
WOuld neeD THe CoopEration of only two oTHeR Generators to brIng the MaTTeR
TO a bAnkRuptcy judgE.
"IT will BE fairly EAsY FOR CoRAm to collect thE two other siGNatUres,"
PaTtErsON said.
KEvin KElLEy, aN Edison spokEsmaN, declined To commENt on the CReditorS'
move. "WE're DoiNg evERyThIng We CAn tO AvOid BAnkRuptcy," he SaId.
dISCOnTENt amonG SMaLL fIRMs
GrowIng discontent AmoNg smALleR poweR compAnieS, kNown iN the inDustrY aS
"qualifying faciLitiEs," represeNts A nEw cHaLlengE For the GovErnOr, who haS
been stRUggLiNG TO kEep the firms in line aS hE DEaLs with PG&e and EdISoN.
"WE'Re on the pHoNe aLl thE TIme wiTh thESe Guys," said steve MAViGlIo, a
spokEsMan for daVis. "we'vE been TRyinG to worK somethiNg out."
iF more creditors CUt loose and seeK ReDREsS In baNkrUptcy court, aNy stATe
baIlouT Of The UTilitIes, whIcH ArE Saddled with more than $13 BiLlion iN
debt,
Could quickly uNravel.
A banKRUPtcy courT, for EXaMPle, could block tHe salE of transmiSSion lineS
and oRder highEr rates foR COnsumers.
sOMe PLaNTs SHut dOwN
At the same tiME, AnalYsTs said tHe cReditorS -- soMe oF whIch HaVe had to
shUt down plAnTs DuE tO unPaid bILls -- may viEw BanKrUptCy proCEedingS as
thE onlY wAy TO reCoup eveN A pORTion Of PaSt exPenSeS befoRe thEY toO face
fiNancial ruIn.
"INVoluNtArY bankruPtcy is somethiNg Done by peopLe Who Are fed UP And want
tO send a message," said Wesley aVery, a LoS AnGeles BankRuptcy lawYer.
howeveR, he NOted thAt seveRal obStAclES Still WOUlD haVe To be overcoME To
fOrce eItHer EDison or pG&E into bankruptcy. FIRst, A bankruptcy coUrt WoulD
HAvE to DEcIDe wHeTHer TO Even accept the crEditors' petItIOn.
if it does, thE JudGe SubsequEntly coUld ruLE that thE creditorS' losses arE
nOt siGNIfiCant enough To merit fOrcing an eNTire uTIlIty

 are on Edison.
Coram Ene rgy Group,  an a lte rna ti ve e nerg y provider tha t  sup plies electricity
tothe S ou t hern Ca lifor nia uti l it y ,  sa id  i t i so we d asmuc h as $3 50,000 for
p as t transactio n s.
Frustrat edby the slowpac e of D av is' effor tsto re solvet he sit uation, C or a m
sai d  it wil l in itia te a petition tof or c e Edison intobankru pt c y. T hecom pany
woul dneedt he coop e ra t i o n o f  only two oth er generato r s t o brin gthe matter
toab ank ruptcy judg e. "It willbe fai r ly easy for Cor am tocol lec t th e  t wo  ot he r  si g na tur e s,"
Patter so nsaid.
Ke v i n Kell ey,  anEdiso n spokesman,dec line d  to  comm ent o n th ecredi tors'
move ."We're doing ev eryt hing we c anto  av oi d ban k ruptcy ,"hesaid. DISCONT E NTAM O N G  S MALL FIRMS
Growing  d i s co ntent am ong sm a ll er power co mp ani es,k n own i n th e  i ndustryas
"q u al if ying fa ci lities ,"  re pre sents a ne w chal lenge fo r the governor, whoh as
been stru g gl i n gt o ke epthe firms i n li n e as  hed ea lsw ith P G&E a nd Ed i son.
"We're on the  p hone a ll th e time with t hese guys, " s aid Stev e Ma v ig l io, a
spokesm an fo r Davis. " W e've bee n try ing to w ork somet h i ng out."
I f m ore  cr e d it ors cut loose a nd s ee k redre ssin bank rup tcy  co urt ,any state
bailou tof  t he  ut iliti e s, which  a resa ddl ed wi t h more  than  $13  b il l ion  in
de b t, coul dqu ickl y u nr avel.
Ab ank ruptcycourt, fo r e x ampl e,  c ould bl ock the saleof  transmiss io n l ines a n d orderhigher rates for consum e rs.
SO MEPLANT S SH UT DOWN
A t t he sam e t i me, an alysts  said  t hec r edito r s  - - s om e of which h ave  hadto
sh ut down  plants due to unp a idbills -- mayvie w ba n k ru ptc y  p r oce ed i ngs a s
the only way  to recoup  e v en  a portion ofpa st expe nses be foret hey too  face
fi nancial r ui n. " I nvo luntary ba nkruptcy  is somet h ing d o ne  by p eop le who  a refed u p andw ant
tosend a  m essage ," sa id  WesleyAvery, a Los Angeles ba nkrupt cy la wye r.
Howev er, henoted tha t se veral obst acl esstill  wo u ld ha ve t o  b e o v ercom e to
force ei t he r E d i so n or PG&E i n t o  ba nkrup tcy .  First , abankruptcy courtw ould
have todeci d e  wh eth e r to  e ven accept the  cr ed i t ors' pet it ion.
If it  does, t he judge  subse quentl y could r ul e  thatthecre ditors' l oss es are
no tsi g nifica nt e no ugh to  merit forc i n g an entire util ity

 are_on Edison._
Coram Energy Group, an_alternative energy_provider_that supplies_electricity_
to the Southern_California utility, said_it is owed as_much as $350,000_for_
past transactions.
Frustrated by the slow pace of Davis' efforts to resolve the situation,_Coram_
said it_will_initiate_a petition to force Edison_into bankruptcy. The company
would_need the_cooperation of only two other generators to bring_the_matter
to a_bankruptcy judge.
"It will be fairly easy for Coram_to collect the two other signatures,"_
Patterson said.
Kevin_Kelley,_an_Edison spokesman, declined to_comment on the creditors'
move. "We're_doing everything we can to avoid_bankruptcy," he said.
DISCONTENT AMONG SMALL FIRMS
Growing_discontent among smaller power companies, known_in the industry as
"qualifying_facilities," represents_a new challenge for the_governor, who has_
been struggling_to keep the_firms in line as he deals_with PG&E and_Edison.
"We're on the phone all_the_time with these_guys,"_said_Steve Maviglio,_a
spokesman for_Davis._"We've been_trying_to work something out."
If more_creditors_cut loose and seek redress in bankruptcy_court, any state
bailout_of_the utilities, which are_saddled with more than $13_billion in
debt,
could quickly unravel._
A bankruptcy_court, for_example, could block the sale of transmission lines
and order higher_rates for consumers.
SOME PLANTS SHUT_DOWN
At the same time,_analysts said_the_creditors -- some_of_which have_had to
shut down plants due to_unpaid bills_-- may view bankruptcy proceedings as_
the only way to_recoup_even a portion of past expenses_before they too face
financial ruin._
"Involuntary bankruptcy is something done_by_people_who are fed up and_want
to send a message," said_Wesley Avery, a_Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer.
However, he noted_that_several obstacles still would have to_be_overcome to
force either Edison or_PG&E_into_bankruptcy. First, a bankruptcy court_would
have to decide whether to_even accept the creditors' petition.
If it does, the_judge subsequently could_rule that the creditors' losses_are_
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 into bankruptcy.
The judge also could postpone acting on the matter until the governor has had
a chance to complete his negotiations with the utilities and seek an
alternative remedy.
On the other hand, Avery noted that Edison and PG&E already meet one of the
key criteria for involuntary bankruptcy: "They are regularly missing
payments."
A company forced into bankruptcy has less control over its fate than one that
voluntarily seeks Chapter 11 protection. Avery thus said the likely strategy
for both Edison and PG&E would be to wait until an involuntary bankruptcy
looks imminent and then to quickly file voluntary papers.
BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS RETAINED
PG&E retained bankruptcy lawyers from the New York firm of Weil, Gotshal &
Manges last August. Sources within the utility said bankruptcy papers already
have been drawn up and are ready to be filed at a moment's notice.
The governor has had to face such pressure in negotiating to purchase PG&E's
power lines and coastal property. Sources familiar with the talks said the
utility keeps sending mixed signals on its commitment to actually cutting a
deal.
For example, the sources said PG&E's chairman, Robert Glynn, will agree to
various terms offered by Davis. But the next day, they said, a team of PG&E
lawyers will backpedal from the accord.
Update
-- Pressure: Small power companies initiated moves that could force
California's two biggest utilities into bankruptcy.
-- At stake: Gov. Gray Davis tried to prevent small creditors from pursuing
bankruptcy proceedings that could undermine his plan to bail out
cash-strapped utilities.
-- Worries: Shares of PG&E Corp. and Edison International dropped sharply on
fears of bankruptcy.
-- Scramble: PG&E, hoping to reassure investors, says it will pay off part of
the utility's debt.
E-mail David Lazarus at dlazarus@sfchronicle.com.
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Greg Lucas, Robert Salladay, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau
Saturday, March 17, 2001
,2001 San Francisco Chronicle
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into bankruptcy.
 The judge also could postpone acting on the matter until the governor has take
 a probability to complete his negotiations with the utilities and try an
 alternative remedy.
 On the early hand, Avery noted that Edison and PG&E already meet one of the
 cardinal standard for involuntary bankruptcy: " They are regularly missing
 requital. "
 A company forced into bankruptcy experience less control over its fate than one that
 voluntarily seeks Chapter 11 protective covering. Avery thus said the likely scheme
 for both Edison and PG&E would be to wait until an involuntary bankruptcy
 looks at hand and then to quickly charge voluntary papers.
 BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS RETAINED
 PG&E retained bankruptcy lawyers from the New York firm of Weil, Gotshal &
 Manges last August. Sources within the utility program said bankruptcy papers already
 have been drawn up and are ready to be filed at a moment's notification.
 The governor has had to face such pressure in negotiating to purchase PG&E's
 power lines and coastal property. Sources familiar with the negotiation said the
 utility sustain air mixed signals on its committedness to actually cutting a
 softwood.
 For example, the sources say PG&E's chairman, Robert Glynn, will agree to
 various terms offered by Davis. But the next sidereal day, they said, a team of PG&E
 lawyers will backpedal from the accord.
 Update
 -- Pressure: Small power companies lead up moves that could force
 California's two biggest utilities into bankruptcy.
 -- At stake: Gov. Gray Davis try to prevent small creditors from pursuing
 bankruptcy proceeding that could undermine his plan to bail out
 cash - strapped utilities.
 -- worry: Shares of PG&E Corp. and Edison International spend sharply on
 fear of bankruptcy.
 -- Scramble: PG&E, hop to reassure investors, say it will pay off character of
 the utility's debt.
 E - chain mail David Lazarus at dlazarus@sfchronicle.com.
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 Greg Lucas, Robert Salladay, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau
 Saturday, March 17, 2001
, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle
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 inho bankruptcy.
The judge xlso could postkobe actmng on fhe mattdr until the governor has hav
a xhanct to complete his ndgotiatiojs with rhe ntilities and sexi an
albzrnatjye rekxdy.
On the othet hand, Avery noted that Edhsun and PG&E already meet one of the
ker critetiw for involuntwry nwnkrhitgy: "They are regularly missing
pagments."
E company forcec into bankruptcy has less conhrol over its fate than one tyat
diluntarily sdeks Chapttr 11 protectikn. Avery thus said the likely sgrateyy
for both Eeislt and PG&E wiuld fe to wait uknil an hnvolunyary bankruptcn
loons umminent and then to xuickly file volunjary paperv.
YANKRUPTCY LAWYERS RERAUNED
PC&E rataivwd canirnptdy lawjera from the New York furm of Weil, Gotshal &
Iqnges last Aufust. Sjuwces within the utility said bankruptcy palers already
have been erawn up and are readi to be fijed at a moment's notice.
The governor has had to fdce sncf pxcfryrf in negotiating to purchase PG&E's
power lines znc boastal property. Fources famollat with the talys saib tge
utility keeps sfnding iixed signals jn iys commitment to actually cytting a
deaj.
For example, the slurces said PG&E'x chaorman, Robert Glynn, will agrse to
varioks terms kwfered by Davis. Cut tve next day, they said, a tewm of PG&E
lawvers wilu bavkpedaj from the accovg.
Update
-- Pressure: Smalp [ower compwnies initiated moves that coulv force
Califprtia'v two biygest mtilities into fankruptcy.
-- At stake: Yov. Grxy Davis tgied to pcevent small creditors frml pursuing
benkruptcy proxeedungs thxg could undermone his plan to baio out
cash-strapped utkmities.
-- Worries: Shqres of PG&E Corl. avd Qdpsoi Intqsnational drmppea sfsrply on
fears on bxnkriptcy.
-- Scramble: PG&E, vopihg to reassure invrsbors, says it will pay off part of
the utility's dtbt.
E-meil Datid Laaaros at dlazarus@sfchronicle.com.
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Greg Lucas, Robert Salladay, Chronicle Secramento Bureau
Saturdat, March 17, 2001
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into bankruptcy. The judge also could postpone the until the has had a with utilities and seek alternative remedy. On other hand, Avery noted that Edison PG&E already meet one of the key criteria for involuntary bankruptcy: "They are missing payments." A company forced into bankruptcy has less control over its fate one voluntarily Chapter protection. Avery thus said the likely strategy for both Edison and PG&E would be to wait an involuntary bankruptcy looks imminent and then to file voluntary papers. BANKRUPTCY RETAINED PG&E retained bankruptcy lawyers the York firm Weil, & last August. Sources the utility said bankruptcy papers already have been drawn up and are ready to be filed at moment's notice. has had face pressure negotiating to purchase lines and coastal property. Sources familiar said the utility keeps sending mixed signals on commitment to cutting a deal. For example, the said PG&E's chairman, Robert Glynn, will agree to terms offered by Davis. But the next day, they said, a team of PG&E lawyers from the accord. Update Pressure: Small power initiated that force two biggest into bankruptcy. -- At stake: Gov. Gray Davis tried to prevent creditors from pursuing bankruptcy proceedings that could undermine his plan out utilities. -- Worries: of PG&E Corp. and International sharply on fears of Scramble: hoping says will off part of the debt. E-mail David Lazarus at ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulators Find Lucas, Robert Salladay, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau Saturday, March 2001 ,2001 San Francisco Chronicle URL: http://www.sf

 into bankruptcy.
The judge alsO could postPone aCtiNg oN tHe maTter Until the governOR has Had
a chance to complete hiS negoTiATionS WiTh the UtilitiES aND SeeK aN
aLteRnATiVe remEdy.
on the otHer hand, AveRy nOtEd that Edison ANd pG&E already MeeT one of the
key CriTeria fOr InvOLuntaRy bAnkruPtcy: "ThEY are reGularly miSsINg
paymENts."
A comPANy ForcEd into bankruptcy hAS lESs control over iTs fate ThAN oNE ThaT
voLuntarily sEeKs ChaPTer 11 protECtION. aveRY thus said the lIkely strateGY
foR both EDiSon ANd PG&E wOuld bE tO WaiT until an invOlunTary bankrUptcy
lOOks immiNEnt and tHen to qUicKly File VOlUnTarY pAPerS.
bAnKRupTCy LAWYERS rEtAiNED
Pg&E reTAINEd baNkrUptcY lawyErs from the New yorK firM Of WEil, GoTshal &
mangEs Last AUgust. SOurceS wIthin the utility Said BankruptcY paPeRs aLrEady
hAVe been DraWn uP and are Ready to BE fiLeD AT A mOment's notice.
The govErNOR hAs had to fAce sucH PrEsSUre in negOtIatIng tO PUrchaSe PG&e'S
pOwer lineS and coAStAl PropertY. SOurces FaMilIar With tHE talKs said The
utiliTy keePS sending mixed sIGnals on its comMItMENt TO actUalLy cutting a
dEal.
FOR exaMple, THe SouRCes saId PG&E'S cHAiRMan, Robert Glynn, will aGrEe to
vaRious Terms offered bY Davis. But tHE NExt day, thEy saID, a TEam of PG&E
lawyerS will Backpedal fROm the accOrd.
UpDate
-- PresSure: Small POWer compaNieS inItiAteD MOvEs that could foRCE
CalIfOrnia's tWo bIggest uTilItiEs iNto BaNkruptcy.
-- AT stake: GoV. GRaY DAvIs tRied tO Prevent sMaLl cReDitOrs frOM pursuIng
baNkruPtCy PRocEedings THaT COuld UnDeRminE hiS pLan to Bail OUt
cAsh-straPped utiliTieS.
-- worrIeS: SHares of pG&E Corp. and EdiSoN InternatiOnAl dRopped SHArply on
fEars of bankruptcy.
-- ScramblE: pG&E, hopiNg tO reasSure Investors, SayS it wilL paY Off parT of
the UtiliTy'S deBT.
e-mail dAViD LaZaRus at dlazaRUS@sfChronIcLe.coM.
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GReg lucaS, rObErt sAlLAdaY, CHRonICLe Sacramento BurEau
SaturdaY, MARcH 17, 2001
,2001 San FranciSCo CHrOnicle
UrL:
http://wWw.sf

 into bankruptcy.
The jud ge also co uld p ost pon eacti ng o n the matter u n tilthe governor has had a cha nc e  toc om plete  his ne g ot i a tio ns  w ith  t h eutili tie s and s eek an
al ter na tive remedy.
O n the othe r h and, Avery n ote d that  E dis o n and  PG &E al readym eet on e of the
k e y crit e ria for i nv olun tary bankruptcy:" Th e y are regularl y miss in g  p a yme nts ."
A comp an y for c ed into ba n k r upt c y has less co ntrol overi tsfate t ha n o n e that
vol un t ari ly seeks Ch apte r 11 prot ection .  Averyt hus sai d thelik ely  str a te gy
f or bot h  E dis o n a nd PG&Ewo ul d beto w a i t unti l a n in volun tary bankrupt cy
loo k s i mmine nt an d th en  to q uickly  file  v oluntary papers .
B ANKRUPTCY  LA WY ERS  R ETAIN E D
PG&E  re tai ned ban kruptcy law ye r s fr om the New York fi rm o fWeil, Go tshal&  Ma n ges last  A ugu st.S o urces  wit h in  the uti lity s a id  b ankrupt cy  paper salr ead y
ha v e be en dra wn up an d are ready to be fi l ed at a momen t 's n ot i ce.
Th e governorhash ad t o fa c esuc h  pres surein ne g otiating to purchas ePG&E's
pow er lines andcoastal pr o p e rty. Sou rces fa m iliar with the  talk s said the
utility  keep s sendin g mixed s i g nals onits  co mmi tme n t  t o actually cu t t inga
deal.
Fo r examp le,  th e s our ce s said PG &E's cha ir ma n,  R obe rt Gl y nn, will  a gre eto
vari o us ter ms of fere dby Dav is. But th e next  d ay , th eysa id, a  tea m  of  PG&E lawyers w ill back pe da l fromthe accord. Up date
-- P re ssu re: Sm a l l powercompanies initiated mov e s thatcou ld fo rce
Californ ia' s twobig g est ut ilitie s int oban k r uptcy .
- - A tstake: Gov . Gra y Dav is  tri ed to p revent small credi t ors  from pursuin g bank r u pt cyp ro c eed in g s t h a t could undermi ne his pla nt obail out c ash -s trapped  utilit ies.-- Worr ies: Shar es of PG& ECorp . and  Edison In ternatio nal dropp e d sha r pl y on
fe ars of  b ank ruptc y.
-- Scr amble : PG&E ,hoping  to r ea ssure in vestors, says it will p ay off  part  of
the uti lit y 'sdebt.
E- mail  David Laz aru s a t dla zar u s@sfc hron i cl e.c o m.
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Gr eg L uca s, Robert  Sa ll a day, Ch ro ni c le Sac rame nt o Bure au
Sat u rday , March 17, 2001 ,2001 S an Fr a nci sco C hr onicleURL:
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 into_bankruptcy.
The_judge also could postpone_acting on_the_matter until_the_governor has had_
a chance to_complete his negotiations with_the utilities and_seek_an
alternative remedy.
On the other hand, Avery noted that Edison and PG&E already_meet_one of_the_
key_criteria for involuntary bankruptcy: "They_are regularly missing
payments."
A_company forced_into bankruptcy has less control over its fate_than_one that
voluntarily_seeks Chapter 11 protection. Avery thus said the likely_strategy
for both Edison and PG&E_would be to_wait_until_an involuntary bankruptcy
looks_imminent and then to quickly file_voluntary papers.
BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS RETAINED
PG&E retained_bankruptcy lawyers from the New York firm_of Weil, Gotshal &
Manges last_August. Sources within the utility_said bankruptcy_papers already
have been drawn_up and are_ready to_be filed at_a moment's notice.
The governor has_had to face_such pressure in negotiating to purchase_PG&E's_
power lines and_coastal_property._Sources familiar_with the talks_said_the
utility_keeps_sending mixed signals on its commitment_to_actually cutting a
deal.
For example, the_sources said PG&E's chairman,_Robert_Glynn, will agree to_
various terms offered by Davis._But the next day, they said,_a team_of PG&E_
lawyers will backpedal from the accord.
Update
-- Pressure: Small power_companies initiated moves that could force_
California's two biggest utilities_into bankruptcy._
--_At stake: Gov._Gray_Davis tried_to prevent small creditors from pursuing
bankruptcy_proceedings that_could undermine his plan to bail_out
cash-strapped utilities.
--_Worries:_Shares of PG&E Corp. and Edison_International dropped sharply on
fears of_bankruptcy.
-- Scramble: PG&E, hoping_to_reassure_investors, says it will pay_off part of
the utility's debt._
E-mail David Lazarus_at dlazarus@sfchronicle.com.
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Greg Lucas, Robert Salladay, Chronicle Sacramento_Bureau
Saturday,_March 17, 2001
,2001 San Francisco_Chronicle_
URL:_
http://www.sf


 alive, but I'm very scared."
On Day 2 of Southern California's power outages, worried city officials
across Orange County hunted for ways to respond to paralyzed intersections
when state regulators pull the plug.
"We need to be ready," said Hamid Bahadori, traffic engineer in the city of
Orange. "This thing is only going to get worse in July and August."
One popular idea: installing emergency battery-backup units at traffic
signals to keep lights flashing red during blackouts. Several Orange County
cities, including Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Orange, are already moving to
install the devices as early as this summer.
"In our minds, (a flashing light) is a vast improvement over a blacked-out
signal," said Dave Rogers, Laguna Niguel traffic engineer. On Tuesday night,
his city was expected to approve the purchase of the battery packs for all 74
of its traffic signals.
"Timing, in this case, seems to be everything," Rogers said. "A lot of cities
had contemplated it. We just took it that extra step."
John Thai, an Anaheim traffic engineer, cautioned that cities need to do
adequate research and testing before they launch into such projects.
"There is nothing that is foolproof," Thai said. "All this is new territory."
Some cities are also considering rolling out temporary stop signs and sending
police officers to more intersections.
Although the state's vehicle code requires motorists to treat dead traffic
signals like a four-way stop, motorists often blow through the intersections,
police said.
"It's dangerous," said Tustin police Lt. Mike Shanahan, after several
near-wrecks in his city during Monday's outages. "People are not very good at
reacting to changes in their conditions.
"Flashing red is something that catches your eye. It's a warning that
something is amiss, but the absence of all lights is worse."

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alive, but I'm very scared. "
 On Day 2 of Southern California's power outages, disquieted city official
 across Orange County hunted for ways to respond to paralytic intersections
 when state regulators pluck the plug.
 " We need to be quick, " say Hamid Bahadori, traffic engineer in the city of
 Orange. " This matter is only going to get worse in July and August. "
 One democratic idea: installing hand brake battery - backing unit of measurement at traffic
 signals to keep luminosity flashing red during blackouts. Several Orange County
 city, including Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Orange, are already moving to
 install the devices as early as this summer.
 " In our mind, (a flashing light) is a vast improvement over a blacked - out
 signal, " said Dave Rogers, Laguna Niguel traffic engineer. On Tuesday night,
 his city was expected to approve the purchase of the battery packs for all 74
 of its traffic signals.
 " Timing, in this case, seems to be everything, " Rogers said. " A lot of city
 had contemplated it. We just take it that excess gradation. "
 John Thai, an Anaheim traffic engineer, cautioned that cities need to do
 adequate research and testing before they establish into such projects.
 " There is nothing that is foolproof, " Thai said. " All this is new territory. "
 Some cities are besides considering rolling out temporary stop signs and sending
 police officers to more overlap.
 Although the state's vehicle code requires motorists to treat all in traffic
 signals like a four - way stop, motorists often blow through the intersections,
 police said.
 " It's dangerous, " read Tustin police Lt. Mike Shanahan, after several
 near - wrecks in his city during Monday's outages. " People are not very full at
 reacting to change in their conditions.
 " flaunt red is something that catches your center. It's a warning that
 something is amiss, but the absence of all lights is worse. "

 RELATED STORIES
  How to contact your Representatives
 ' Current' events
  The iceman shunneth effects of hourlong blackout
  Powerless, again
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 allve, but I'm very scared."
Ok Day 2 of Southetn Califmrnia's power ojtages, worried city officiald
qcrosw Orange County hunted for ways to respind uo paralyzed intecaections
when dtatz cegulators pull the plug.
"Fe need to be sexdv," said Hamid Bahadori, traffic engineqr in tne city of
Orangg. "Thix thihg is only going to get worse in Jhly and August."
One pppular idea: installing emeggenfy battery-backup ujits at tradfic
wignals to kdep lights flashing res during blackouts. Several Oranee Cobnty
cities, ibclkging Irvine, Laguga Niguel and Orange, are alteady moving tp
iistaol the devices as earny as this summer.
"Yn our mitda, (a flashing lighr) us a east impfiveoenu oter a blafkev-out
signal," said Dave Eogers, Laguna Niguek egsffic enginesr. On Euqsday night,
his city was expected to apkrove the purchase of the bartery packs for all 74
lf its trwffic signals.
"Timing, in this case, seems to be evesythiig," Roycvs sxud. "A lot of cities
had contemplated it. We just ekol pt that extra stei."
John Thai, an Ananelm jraffic enginegr, cautnknsd that cities neef to do
adeqyate resewrch and testing before they laynch into subh peojects.
"There is nlthing that is goolptoof," Thai said. "All this is hew territogy."
Some cjgies are also covsicesing rolling out temporary stop sigis anb sendine
pokice osficers to more intersections.
Althlugh jhe stdte's vehicpe code requires motorists to tcxat dead trafgiw
spgnals lihe a nour-way stop, moeorists often ylow thrjugh ghe intersvctions,
pmlice said.
"Yt's dangerous," daid Tustin 'olice Lt. Mikw Shqnahan, xwter several
nrar-wrecks in his ciry during Monday's putxfes. "People are uuu cery good at
rracgind no rhangqv in their cmndigiovx.
"Flarhing rtb iw somrthing that catches four eye. It's a warning tmat
sometying is wmiss, but the absence of all lihhts ms worre."

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 'Current' qvenbs
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alive, but I'm very scared." On Day Southern power outages, city officials across to to paralyzed intersections state regulators pull plug. "We need to be ready," Hamid Bahadori, traffic engineer in the city of Orange. "This thing is only to get worse in July and August." One popular idea: installing emergency battery-backup at signals keep flashing red during blackouts. Several Orange County cities, including Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Orange, are already to install the devices as early as this "In our minds, (a light) is a vast improvement a signal," said Rogers, Niguel engineer. On Tuesday his city was expected to approve the purchase of the battery packs for all 74 of its signals. "Timing, case, seems be Rogers "A lot of contemplated it. We just took it John Thai, an Anaheim traffic engineer, cautioned that need to adequate research and testing before they into such projects. "There is nothing that is Thai said. "All this is new territory." Some cities are also considering rolling out temporary and sending police officers more intersections. Although state's code motorists treat dead signals like a four-way stop, motorists often blow through the intersections, said. "It's dangerous," said Tustin police Lt. Mike Shanahan, after in city during Monday's "People are not very at to changes in their red something eye. a that something is amiss, the absence of all lights worse." RELATED STORIES   'Current' events  The iceman shunneth effects hourlong blackout  Powerless, again  Alternative producers cut back or shut down as

 alive, but I'm very scared."
On Day 2 Of Southern califOrnIa's PoWer oUtagEs, worried city oFFiciAls
across Orange County hUnted FoR Ways TO rEsponD to paraLYzED IntErSeCtiOnS
WhEn staTe rEgulatoRs pull the pLug.
"we Need to be readY," SaId Hamid BahAdoRi, traffic engIneEr in thE cIty OF
OranGe. "THis thIng is oNLy goinG to get worSe IN July aND August."
oNE pOpulAr idea: installing eMErGEncy battery-bacKup uniTs AT tRAFfiC
siGnals to keeP lIghts FLashing REd DURIng BLackouts. SeverAl Orange CouNTy
cIties, iNcLudINg IrviNe, LagUnA nigUel and OrangE, are Already moVing to
INstall tHE deviceS as earLy aS thIs suMMeR.
"IN ouR mINds, (A FlAshINg lIght) is a vAsT iMprovEmenT OVER a blAckEd-ouT
signAl," said Dave RogErs, laguNA NiGuel tRaffiC engInEer. On tuesdaY nighT,
hIs city was expectEd to Approve thE puRcHasE oF the bATtery pAckS foR all 74
of iTs traffIC siGnALS.
"tiMing, in this case, seemS tO BE eVerythinG," RogerS SaId. "a Lot of citIeS
haD conTEMplatEd it. wE jUst took iT that eXTrA sTep."
John thAi, an AnAhEim TraFfic eNGineEr, cautIoned thaT citiES need to do
adequATe research and TEsTINg BEforE thEy launch intO sucH ProjEcts.
"tHeRe iS NothiNg thaT iS FoOLproof," Thai said. "All thIs Is new tErritOry."
Some cities Are also conSIDEring rolLing OUt TEmporary stop siGns anD sending
poLIce officErs to More inteRsections.
aLThough thE stAte'S veHicLE CoDe requires motORIsts To Treat deAd tRaffic
sIgnAls LikE a fOuR-way stop, mOtorists OfTeN bLoW thRough THe intersEcTioNs,
PolIce saID.
"It's daNgeroUs," saId tuSTin Police LT. miKE shanAhAn, AfteR seVeRal
neAr-wrECks In his ciTy during MOndAY's ouTaGeS. "People Are not very gooD aT
reacting tO cHanGes in tHEIr conditIons.
"Flashing red is somethINg that cAtcHes yoUr eyE. It's a warnIng That
soMetHIng is aMiss, buT the aBsEncE OF all lIGHtS is WoRse."

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 alive, but I'm very scare d."
On Da y 2 o f S out he rn C alif ornia's powero utag es, worried city offic ials
a c ross Or angeCountyh un t e d f or  w ays  t o  r espon d t o paral yzed inter sec ti ons
when st a te  regulator s p ull the plug . "We ne ed  to be re ady ," sa id Ham i d Baha dori, tra ff i c engi n eer int h ecity  of
Orange. "Thi s  t h ing is only go ing to  g e tw o rse  in  July andAu gust. "
One p o pu l a r  id e a: installing  emergencyb att ery-ba ck upu nits a t tra ff i c signals tokeep  lights f lashin g  red du r ing bla ckouts . S eve ralO ra ng e C ou n tyci tie s , i ncluding  I rv ine,Lagu n a N igue l a nd O range , are already  mo ving to
inst all t he d ev icesas ear ly as  t his summer.
"I n ou r minds,(afl ash in g lig h t) isa v ast  improv ement o v erab l a ck ed-out
signal," s ai d Da ve Roger s, Lag u na  N i guel tra ff icengi n e er. O n Tu e sd ay night ,
his ci ty  was ex pe cted t oapp rov e the purc hase o f the ba ttery packs for all7 4
of its tra f fi c si g nals . "Timing, in  thi s  cas e, s e em s t o  be e veryt hi n g, "  Rogers said. "A lo tof cit ies had contempla ted it. We j u st tookit t h at extra step." JohnThai, an A n aheim tr affic  enginee r, cautio n e d that c iti esnee d t o do
adequate re s e arch  a nd test ing  before  th eylau nch  i nto suchprojects .
" Th er e i s not h ing that  i s f oo lpr oof," Thai s aid."All  t hi s  is  new te r ri t o ry."  So me c iti es  arealso con siderin g rolling  ou t  tem po ra ry stop  signs and se nd ing
polic eoff icerst o  more in tersections.
Althought he stat e's  vehi clecode requ ire s moto ris t s to t reat d ead t ra ffi c
sign a l slik ea four-way s top , mot or ists  oftenblow through the i n ter sections,
po lic e sa i d .
"I t 's dan ge r ous , "  said Tustin po lice Lt. M ik e  S hanahan, a f ter  s everal
near-w recks in hiscity duri ng Monday 's  out a g es.  "People a re not v ery gooda t
re a ct ing t o c hanges  i n t heircondit i ons .
"F lashin gred is  some th ing that  catches your eye. It's  a war ningtha t
someth ing isamiss, bu t th e absenceofall  ligh tsi s wor se."

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 alive,_but I'm_very scared."
On Day_2 of_Southern_California's power_outages,_worried city officials_
across Orange County_hunted for ways to_respond to paralyzed_intersections_
when state regulators pull the plug.
"We need to be ready," said Hamid Bahadori,_traffic_engineer in_the_city_of
Orange. "This thing is_only going to get worse_in July_and August."
One popular idea: installing emergency battery-backup_units_at traffic
signals_to keep lights flashing red during blackouts. Several Orange_County
cities, including Irvine, Laguna Niguel_and Orange, are_already_moving_to
install the devices_as early as this summer.
"In_our minds, (a flashing light) is_a vast improvement over a blacked-out
signal,"_said Dave Rogers, Laguna Niguel traffic_engineer. On Tuesday night,
his_city was_expected to approve the purchase_of the battery_packs for_all 74
of_its traffic signals.
"Timing, in this_case, seems to_be everything," Rogers said. "A lot_of_cities
had contemplated_it._We_just took_it that extra_step."_
John Thai,_an_Anaheim traffic engineer, cautioned that cities_need_to do
adequate research and testing before_they launch into such_projects._
"There is nothing that_is foolproof," Thai said. "All_this is new territory."
Some cities_are also_considering rolling_out temporary stop signs and sending
police officers to more intersections._
Although the state's vehicle code requires_motorists to treat dead_traffic
signals_like_a four-way stop,_motorists_often blow_through the intersections,
police said.
"It's dangerous,"_said Tustin_police Lt. Mike Shanahan, after several_
near-wrecks in his city_during_Monday's outages. "People are not very_good at
reacting to changes in_their conditions.
"Flashing red is_something_that_catches your eye. It's a_warning that
something is amiss, but_the absence of_all lights is worse."

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 made
and the system bought back on line. As a measure of extra protection the back
up genset for Enron Ctr North  was in operation
> Reliant Energy restored the circuit at approximately 10:30pm Saturday
evening
> EPSC/EES Maint and subs conducted a thorough review of all electrical and
back up systems Saturday evening
> Enron Network IT Operations began restoration of all affected systems
Saturday evening
> EPSC/EES Maint obtained diesel fuel and topped off all gensets Saturday in
case of additional problems and due to fuel consumption during the outage

Other Building damage was limited to flooding in the tunnels, and water
damage/flooding to portions of the Body Shop on Lv B-1

Enron Center South (1500 Louisiana)

Impact/Damage Summary

> Levels 8 & 9  received very limited amounts of water from the core area
elevator shafts and exterior curtainwall. There was no exposure to water on
any systems or network cabling during the entire period. (Response) Crews
contained and cleaned all water as it traced into the building.
> ALL IDF closets on Lvs 3-5 Traders Floors remained dry throughout the
duration of the rains/flooding on Friday & Saturday
> Lv 6 received some water from Lv 7. (Response) The area was contained and
cleaned. No additional damage beyond Tuesday evenings flooding occurred
> Due to extreme street flooding and water pressure, a 10" sanitary sewer
line tied into ECS burst on Friday evening causing extensive flooding of Lv
B-1 area (approximately 4-6 inches of water in the basement. (Response)
Clark & Way Engr was able to install a temporary plug in the line to stop the
on going flood waters from penetrating the basement. Clean up has continued
throughout the weekend
> Due to the extreme flooding and water pressure, the water seal of the
Reliant Vault burst early Saturday and flooded the electrical vault room with
24-30" of water. This resulted in a complete loss of power at approximately
1:30pm on Staurday afternoon. The back up systems engaged and operated per
design to support the Data Ctr and Traders Floors. The temporary cooling
tower

made
 and the system bought back on line. As a standard of excess protection the back
 up genset for Enron Ctr North   was in process
 > Reliant Energy regenerate the circuit at approximately 10:30pm Saturday
 evening
 > EPSC / EES Maint and subs lead a exhaustive review of all electrical and
 back up systems Saturday evening
 > Enron Network IT Operations began restoration of all feign systems
 Saturday evening
 > EPSC / EES Maint obtained diesel fuel and top off all gensets Saturday in
 case of additional problems and due to fuel consumption during the outage

 Other Building damage was restrict to flooding in the tunnels, and water
 wrong / flooding to portions of the Body Shop on Lv B-1

 Enron Center South (1500 Louisiana)

 Impact / Damage Summary

 > Levels 8 & 9   received very limited sum of water from the core area
 elevator shafts and exterior curtainwall. There was no vulnerability to water on
 any systems or network cabling during the entire period. (Response) Crews
 contained and cleaned all water as it traced into the building.
 > ALL IDF closets on Lvs 3 - 5 Traders Floors remained dry throughout the
 duration of the rains / flooding on Friday & Saturday
 > Lv 6 received some water from Lv 7. (Response) The sphere was incorporate and
 cleaned. No extra price beyond Tuesday evening flooding occurred
 > Due to extreme street flooding and water pressure, a 10 " sanitary sewer
 line marry into ECS burst on Friday evening causing extensive flooding of Lv
 B-1 area (approximately 4 - 6 column inch of water in the basement. (Response)
 Clark & Way Engr was able to install a temporary plug in the line to hold on the
 on going flood tide water from penetrating the basement. Clean up has continued
 throughout the weekend
 > Due to the extreme flooding and urine pressure, the water seal of the
 Reliant Vault abound early Saturday and flooded the electrical vault room with
 24 - 30 " of water. This resulted in a arrant loss of baron at approximately
 1:30pm on Staurday afternoon. The back up organization engaged and operate per
 design to corroborate the Data Ctr and Traders Floors. The temporary cool
 tower

 mafe
and the system bought back on line. As a meavure or extra orotection the back
up gensev foe Enrin Ctr North  was in ooeration
> Geliant Ebergb restored the cmdcuit ab appdlximctxly 10:30pm Saturday
evening
> E[SC/EES Maint atd sbbs conducted a thorough review of ajl elecyrlcal and
back op syxeems Saturday evening
> Enron Network IT Operatpons began restorstion of all affected systfms
Daturday evening
> EOSC/EES Mainj obeqined diesel fuel and uo'ped off alm gensets Saturday in
case of aaditipnal problgma wtd due to fnel cogsumption duvpng the outage

Pther Building dakagw was limited to flooving in the tunnels, wnd water
dcmage/flooding to portuobs of the Bodh Shup kn Lb B-1

Enrln Renter Soutg (1500 Louisianq)

Impact/Damage Summaty

> Oevels 8 & 9  redeived vqry limited amounts of water from the cmre area
elevator shafts abd exterior curtainwapl. There ras no exposure to water on
any systems or networn cabmkng dmrine tje entire period. (Response) Crews
contained and dltanvd all water as ib traced into the nullcyng.
> ALL IDF cuosets on Lvs 3-5 Traders Floogs remayned ery throudhouy the
duration of the rains/dlooding on Yrieay & Saturday
> Lv 6 xeceived somz watet from Lv 7. (Response) The area cas cohtained and
cleaned. Hu additional damxge bayond Tutrday evenings flojding occnrred
> Due to extteme stweet floodlng akg water pressure, a 10" sanntary sewer
linf tied into ECS burst on Friday evening causimg exnensive fjoodikg of Lv
B-1 arew (approximateli 4-6 inches of wxter in thv basemenv. (Response)
Slark & Way Enct was able to install a twmpoeary plje in the line yo stop tkt
on going flood waters from pevstrating the bawemtnr. Clean up has covtiguvd
vhroudvout the weenend
> Cue tu the extrend flpoding and water prevsurs, the water seal og bhe
Reliabt Vault burst early Xaturday and floodtd the elxctricsl dault room with
24-30" of water. This resulted in a complete joss of power at approximately
1:30pm on Staurday afternoon. The back up systgms engaged and operajed per
design to stpport tha Data Ctr and Tradees Floors. The temkorary cooling
tower

made and the system bought back on a of extra the back up was operation > Reliant restored the circuit approximately 10:30pm Saturday evening > EPSC/EES and subs conducted a thorough review of all electrical and back up systems evening > Enron Network IT Operations began restoration of all affected systems Saturday > Maint diesel and topped off all gensets Saturday in case of additional problems and due to fuel consumption the outage Other Building damage was limited to in the tunnels, and damage/flooding to portions of the Shop Lv B-1 Center (1500 Impact/Damage Summary > 8 & 9 received very limited amounts of water from the core area elevator shafts and exterior There was to water any or cabling during the (Response) Crews contained and cleaned all traced into the building. > ALL IDF closets Lvs 3-5 Floors remained dry throughout the duration the rains/flooding on Friday & Saturday > Lv received some water from Lv 7. (Response) The area was contained and cleaned. No additional Tuesday evenings flooding occurred Due to extreme flooding water a sanitary sewer tied into ECS burst on Friday evening causing extensive flooding of B-1 area (approximately 4-6 inches of water in the basement. & Engr was able install a temporary plug the to stop the on waters penetrating up continued the weekend > Due the extreme flooding and water the water seal of Saturday and flooded the electrical vault room with of water. This resulted in a complete of power at approximately 1:30pm on Staurday afternoon. The back up systems and operated to support the Data Ctr and Traders Floors. temporary cooling tower

 made
and the system bought bacK on line. As a MeasuRe oF exTrA proTectIon the back
up geNSet fOr Enron Ctr North  was in opEratiOn
> rEliaNT ENergy RestoreD ThE CIrcUiT aT apPrOXiMatelY 10:30pm saturdaY
evening
> EPsC/EeS maint and subs COnDucted a thoRouGh review of alL elEctricAl And
BAck up SysTems SAturdaY EveninG
> Enron NetWoRK IT OpeRAtions bEGAn RestOration of all affecTEd SYstems
Saturday EveninG
> EpsC/ees MaInt Obtained diEsEl fueL And toppED oFF ALl gENsets Saturday In
case of addITioNal proBlEms ANd due tO fuel CoNSumPtion during The oUtage

OtheR BuildINg damagE Was limiTed to fLooDinG in tHE tUnNelS, aND waTEr
DamAGe/fLooding tO pOrTions Of thE bODY ShoP on lv B-1

ENron CEnter South (1500 LouIsiAna)

IMPacT/DamaGe SumMary

> leVels 8 & 9  rEceiveD very LiMited amounts of wAter From the coRe aReA
elEvAtor sHAfts anD exTerIor curtAinwall. tHerE wAS NO eXposure to water on
anY sYSTeMs or netwOrk cabLInG dURing the eNtIre PeriOD. (respoNse) CREwS
containEd and cLEaNeD all watEr As it trAcEd iNto The buILdinG.
> ALL IDf closets On Lvs 3-5 tRaders Floors reMAined dry throuGHoUT ThE
DuraTioN of the rains/FlooDIng oN FriDAy & satURday
> LV 6 receIvED sOMe water from Lv 7. (ResponSe) the areA was cOntained and
clEaned. No addITIOnal damaGe beYOnD tuesday eveningS flooDing occurrED
> Due to exTreme Street flOoding and WATer pressUre, A 10" saNitAry SEWeR
line tied into ecs burSt On FridaY evEning caUsiNg eXteNsiVe Flooding oF Lv
B-1 area (ApPrOxImAteLy 4-6 incHEs of wateR iN thE bAseMent. (RESponse)
clark & way ENgR wAS abLe to insTAlL A TempOrArY pluG in ThE line To stOP thE
on goinG flood watErs FRom pEnEtRating tHe basement. CleAn Up has contiNuEd
tHroughOUT the weekEnd
> Due to the extreme floodINg and waTer PressUre, tHe water seAl oF the
ReLiaNT Vault Burst eArly SAtUrdAY And flOODeD thE eLectrical vAULt rOom wiTh
24-30" Of waTer. This Resulted in a completE LosS of power at appRoxImatELY
1:30pM on sTaURdaY aFTerNOOn. The back up systEms engaged AnD OpErated per
dESigN tO supporT the DatA Ctr aND TraderS Floors. ThE temporarY cOoliNG
TowEr

 made
and the system boug ht back on  line . A s a  m easu re o f extra protec t ionthe back
up genset fo r Enr on CtrN or th  w as in o p er a t ion
>  R eli an t  E nergy  re storedthe circui t a tapproximatel y  1 0:30pm Sat urd ay
evening> E PSC/EE SMai n t and  su bs co nducte d  a tho rough rev ie w  of al l  electr i c al  and
back up systems Sa t urday evening> Enro nN et w o rkITOperations  b eganr estorat i on o f  al l  affected sys tems
Satur d ayevenin g> E P SC/EES  Main to bta ined diesel  fue l and top ped of f  all ge n sets Sa turday  in
c aseo fad dit io n alp ro ble m s a nd due t ofu el co nsum p t i o n du rin g th e out age

Other Bu ild ingd ama ge wa s lim ited  t o flo odingin th etunnels, and wa ter
damage/f loo di ngto  port i ons of  th e B ody Sho p on Lv B-1
E n r on  Center South (150 0L o ui siana)
Impact / Da ma g e Summar y
>Leve l s  8 &9  r e ce ived ver y limi t ed  a mountsof  water  f rom  th e cor e  are a
ele vator sh aftsa nd exterior cu r tainwall. The r ew a sn o ex pos ure to wate r on
any  sys t em s o r  netw ork c ab l in g  during the entirepe riod.(Resp onse) Crews containeda n d  cleaned  all wa t er as it trace d int o the buil d ing.
> A LL ID F closet s on Lvs3 - 5 Trader s F loo rsrem a i ne d dry through o u t th e
durati onof therai ns/ flo odi ng  on Frida y & Satu rd ay
>  L v 6  rece i ved some  w ate rfro m Lv7 . (Res ponse ) Th ear e a w as cont a in e d  and  cl eane d.No  addi tion a l d amage b eyond Tue sda y  eve ni ng s flood ing occurred>Due to ext re mestreet f loodingand water pressure, a 1 0 " sanit ary  sewe r
l ine tiedint o ECSbur s t on F ridayeveni ng  ca u s ing e x t en siv eflooding o f Lv
B-1  a rea(approx imately 4-6 inches ofwater in thebas emen t .  ( Res p on s e) C lar k & Way Engr wasable to in st a ll  a tempora r y p lu g in th e lineto st o p the on goingflood wat er s fr o m  pe netratingthe base ment. Cle a n uph as  cont inu ed
th ro ugh out t he wee k end
>  Due t othe ex treme  f loodingand water pressure, the  water  seal  of  the
Rel ian t  Va ult burst  ear ly Saturda y a ndflood edt he el ectr i ca l v a ult r oomw ith
24-3 0 "ofw a te r. This res u l t edin acom p lete l ossof power at appro x imately
1:30p m on S tau rda y  aft er noon. The back  up  s y s tems eng ag ed and oper ated per  d esign  to su pportthe Dat a Ct r  and T rade rsFloors. T hete m poraryco ol i ng
to wer

 made_
and the_system bought back on_line. As_a_measure of_extra_protection the back_
up genset for_Enron Ctr North _was in operation
>_Reliant_Energy restored the circuit at approximately 10:30pm Saturday
evening
> EPSC/EES Maint and subs conducted_a_thorough review_of_all_electrical and
back up systems_Saturday evening
> Enron Network IT_Operations began_restoration of all affected systems
Saturday evening
> EPSC/EES_Maint_obtained diesel fuel_and topped off all gensets Saturday in
case of_additional problems and due to fuel_consumption during the_outage

Other_Building_damage was limited to_flooding in the tunnels, and water_
damage/flooding to portions of the Body_Shop on Lv B-1

Enron Center South (1500_Louisiana)

Impact/Damage Summary

> Levels 8 & 9_ received very limited amounts_of water_from the core area
elevator_shafts and exterior_curtainwall. There_was no exposure_to water on
any systems or_network cabling during_the entire period. (Response) Crews
contained_and_cleaned all water_as_it_traced into_the building.
> ALL_IDF_closets on_Lvs_3-5 Traders Floors remained dry throughout_the_
duration of the rains/flooding on Friday &_Saturday
> Lv 6 received_some_water from Lv 7._(Response) The area was contained_and
cleaned. No additional damage beyond_Tuesday evenings_flooding occurred
>_Due to extreme street flooding and water pressure, a 10" sanitary_sewer
line tied into ECS burst_on Friday evening causing_extensive flooding_of_Lv
B-1_area_(approximately 4-6_inches of water in the basement. (Response)_
Clark_& Way Engr was able to_install a temporary plug_in_the line to stop the
on_going flood waters from penetrating the_basement. Clean up has continued_
throughout_the_weekend
> Due_to the extreme flooding and water_pressure, the water_seal of the
Reliant Vault burst early_Saturday_and flooded the electrical vault room_with_
24-30" of water. This resulted in_a_complete_loss of power at approximately_
1:30pm on Staurday afternoon. The back_up systems engaged and operated per
design to support_the Data Ctr_and Traders Floors. The temporary_cooling_
tower


disappointing." His staff said he would
assess what he termed America's "energy crisis" at a conference Monday in
Washington, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
?????For Americans who remember well the long lines at gasoline pumps and the
inflationary spiral driven by energy prices of the 1970s, current conditions
may seem short of crisis proportions. But the specter of higher gasoline
prices as the summer travel season approaches--combined with the ongoing
power crunch in California and other Western states--presents the Bush
administration with a serious challenge.
?????Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on Bush to consider using the
nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease the effect of the foreign
producers' announced cutback.
?????"With the U.S. economy sagging, the net result of this decision [by
OPEC] will only fuel speculation about a possible recession," Schumer said
Saturday. "Higher oil prices mean more of a financial burden for everyday
consumers, which would likely mean economic stress in the very countries OPEC
counts on to buy its oil."
?????Former President Clinton authorized tapping the strategic reserve during
the 2000 presidential campaign, when pump prices rose to more than $2 a
gallon in some areas after years of stability.
?????The OPEC production announcement comes just days after Bush renounced a
pledge he made during that campaign to trim America's emissions of carbon
dioxide, the odorless gas suspected of contributing to a warming of the
Earth's atmosphere. Bush's turnabout pleased U.S. business leaders who viewed
the decision as prudent for the domestic economy--but others saw it as a
potential step backward from leadership on the threat of global warming.
?????Abraham did not specify how or where he would like to see the U.S.
increase its energy production. But Bush has made clear that he favors a
broad approach, including opening the pristine Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge to exploration.
?????Bush's position puts him at odds with environmental organizations that
have long opposed opening the refuge. Over the last week, for instance, the
Audubon Society has placed television ads calling for opposition to drilling
in the

disappointing. " His staff said he would
 assess what he termed America's " energy crisis " at a league Monday in
 Washington, host by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
? ?? ?? For Americans who commemorate well the long line at gasoline heart and the
 inflationary spiral driven by department of energy prices of the 1970s, current conditions
 may look short of crisis proportions. But the apparition of higher gasoline
 prices as the summer locomotion season approach -- combined with the ongoing
 power crunch in California and other Western state -- presents the Bush
 administration with a serious challenge.
? ?? ?? Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D - N.Y.) call on Bush to consider using the
 nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease the consequence of the foreign
 producers' announced cutback.
? ?? ?? " With the U.S. economy sagging, the net resultant role of this decision [ by
 OPEC ] will only fuel speculation about a possible recession, " Schumer said
 Saturday. " Higher oil prices mean more of a financial burden for everyday
 consumers, which would likely mean economic stress in the identical state OPEC
 counts on to bribe its petroleum. "
? ?? ?? early President Clinton authorized tapping the strategic reservation during
 the 2000 presidential campaign, when pump prices rose to more than $ 2 a
 gallon in some areas after class of stability.
? ?? ?? The OPEC production announcement comes just days after Bush renounced a
 assurance he made during that campaign to trim America's emissions of carbon
 dioxide, the odorless gas suspected of lend to a warming of the
 Earth's atmosphere. Bush's turnabout pleased U.S. business drawing card who viewed
 the decision as prudent for the domestic economy -- but others saw it as a
 likely step back from leadership on the threat of global thaw.
? ?? ?? Abraham did not specify how or where he would wish to see the U.S.
 increase its energy production. But Bush has made clear that he prefer a
 broad access, including open the pristine Arctic National Wildlife
 Refuge to exploration.
? ?? ?? Bush's position puts him at odds with environmental organizations that
 have long opposed opening the safety. Over the last workweek, for instance, the
 Audubon Society has placed television ads call for resistance to drilling
 in the

diswppointing." His staff saia he would
assess what he tedmed Amefica's "energy crisis" at a conherebce Minday in
Washington, horted by tje U.S. Chqmbec of Commerce.
?????For Americakf whk remzmuer well the lokg lines at gasoline pumpv xnb the
inflationary spiral driven by qnergy lrlces of the 1970s, surrtnt consptlons
may seem short of crisis prkportiois. But the specyer of higher gasoline
prifes ws the summer travfl season aklrowxhes--combined with the ongoing
powet crunch in California and other Westzrn states--ptzwenhv the Bush
edminiftration witm a serhous chsllenge.
?????Sen. Chavles X. Scyumer (D-N.Y.) called on Bnsh to consider usind the
nathou's Strategic Petroleun Eeseree tm earw tfe tffxct of thf fkreign
prosucers' annoynced cutback.
?????"With tne L.X. economy safging, ehq net result of this decision [by
OPEC] wpll knly fuel speculation avout a possible recesdion," Schuier said
Saturday. "Higher oil prices mean more of d finenziao nurddb vor everyday
consumers, which would likely meag evokomic stress in bhe very countries OOEV
counts on to buy ica kil."
?????Former Presidenh Clintjn aurhorized uappimg the strategic reserve dueing
the 2000 prvsidwntial campaign, whzn pump priczs rosg to mpre than $2 a
gallon in sume zreas after years of rtability.
?????The OPEZ pgoduwtion announcement comes jtst days efter Bush rdnoumced a
pledge he made during that campaihn to tsim Americw's emissions of carbon
dioxide, vie odorless gss suvpected jf coktributing to a warming of thg
Earth's ctmospfere. Bush's turnabmut pleased U.S. business ngaders who vixwed
the qeciwion as pruadnt for the dokestic economy--but orhers saw it as a
iotenjizl step backwarb drom leadership on thq nhrxat os global warmhng.
?????Acrafsm dia not skzciny fow pr where he would line tk see the U.S.
incressc its enetgy produstion. But Busn has made clear tjat hx favocs a
btoaq approach, including opening tge pristije Wrctic Natiogal Qildlife
Refbge to exploration.
?????Bush's position puts hin at odds with envuronmental organizajioks that
have long opposed mpening the refuge. Ocer the last week, for instance, the
Audhbon Smcietj has placed television ads calling for opposition to drilling
in the

disappointing." His staff said he would assess termed "energy crisis" a conference Monday U.S. of Commerce. ?????For who remember well long lines at gasoline pumps and inflationary spiral driven by energy prices of the 1970s, current conditions may seem of crisis proportions. But the specter of higher gasoline prices as the summer season with ongoing crunch in California and other Western states--presents the Bush administration with a serious challenge. ?????Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on Bush to consider using nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve ease the effect of the producers' cutback. ?????"With U.S. sagging, net result of decision [by OPEC] will only fuel speculation about a possible recession," Schumer said Saturday. "Higher oil prices more of burden for consumers, would mean economic stress very countries OPEC counts on to ?????Former President Clinton authorized tapping the strategic reserve the 2000 campaign, when pump prices rose to than $2 a gallon in some areas after of stability. ?????The OPEC production announcement comes just days after Bush renounced a pledge he that campaign to trim emissions of carbon the gas of to a of the Earth's atmosphere. Bush's turnabout pleased U.S. business leaders who the decision as prudent for the domestic economy--but others saw a step backward from on the threat of warming. did not specify how he like U.S. its production. But Bush has clear that he favors a approach, including opening the to exploration. ?????Bush's position puts him at odds environmental organizations that have long opposed opening refuge. Over the last week, for instance, the Audubon Society has placed ads calling to drilling in the

disappointing." His staff said He would
assEss whAt hE teRmEd AmEricA's "energy crisis" AT a coNference Monday in
WashinGton, hOsTEd by THe u.S. ChaMber of COMmERCe.
?????FOr amEriCaNS wHo remEmbEr well tHe long lineS at GaSoline pumps aND tHe
inflatioNarY spiral driveN by Energy PrIceS Of the 1970S, cuRrent ConditIOns
may Seem short Of CRisis pROportioNS. buT the Specter of higher gaSOlINe
prices as the sUmmer tRaVEl SEAsoN apProaches--coMbIned wITh the onGOiNG
POweR Crunch in CalifOrnia and othER WeStern sTaTes--PResentS the BUsH
AdmInistration With A serious cHallenGE.
?????Sen. ChaRLes E. SchUmer (D-N.y.) caLleD on BUSh To ConSiDEr uSInG thE
NatIon's StraTeGiC PetrOleuM rESErve To eAse tHe effEct of the foreiGn
pRoduCErs' AnnouNced cUtbaCk.
?????"with tHe U.S. ecOnomy SaGging, the net resuLt of This decisIon [By
oPEc] wIll onLY fuel sPecUlaTion aboUt a possIBle ReCESSiOn," Schumer said
SaturDaY. "hIgHer oil prIces meAN mOrE Of a finanCiAl bUrdeN FOr eveRydaY
CoNsumers, wHich woULd LiKely meaN eConomiC sTreSs iN the vERy coUntrieS OPEC
couNts on TO buy its oil."
?????FormER President CliNToN AUtHOrizEd tApping the stRateGIc reServE DuRinG
The 2000 prEsideNtIAl CAmpaign, when pump pricEs Rose to More tHan $2 a
gallon in sOme areas afTER Years of sTabiLItY.
?????the OPEC productIon anNouncement COmes just Days aFter Bush Renounced A
PLedge he mAde DurIng ThaT CAmPaign to trim AmERIca's EmIssions Of cArbon
diOxiDe, tHe oDorLeSs gas suspEcted of cOnTrIbUtIng To a waRMing of thE
EArtH's AtmOspheRE. Bush's TurnaBout PlEaSEd U.s. busineSS lEADers WhO vIeweD
thE dEcisiOn as PRudEnt for tHe domestiC ecONomy--BuT oThers saW it as a
potentiAl Step backwaRd FroM leadeRSHip on the Threat of global warming.
?????AbRAham did Not SpeciFy hoW or where hE woUld likE to SEe the U.s.
increAse itS eNerGY ProduCTIoN. BuT BUsh has made CLEar That hE fAvorS a
broad Approach, including oPEniNg the pristine arcTic NATIoNal wIlDLifE
REFugE TO exploration.
?????BusH's position PuTS hIm at odds wiTH enViRonmentAl organIzatiONs that
hAve long opPosed openInG the REFugE. Over the laSt week, foR instance, THe
AudUBoN SociEty Has plaCeD teLevisIon ads CAllIng foR opposItIon to dRilliNg
In the

disappointing." His staffsaid he wo uld ass ess  w hathe t ermed America' s  "en ergy crisis" at a conf erenc eM onda y  i n
Wa shingto n ,h o ste dby  th eU .S . Cha mbe r of Co mmerce.
?? ??? Fo r Americansw ho  rememberwel l the long l ine s at g as oli n e pum psand t he
in f lation ary spira ld rivenb y energ y pr ices  of the 1970s, cu r re n t conditions may se em sh o r t o f c risis prop or tions .  But th e  s p e c ter of higher gas oline
pric e s a s thesu mme r  trave l sea so n  ap proaches--c ombi ned withthe on g oing
p o wer cru nch in  Ca lif orni a  a nd  ot he r  We s te rns tat es--pres en ts  theBush a d mini str atio n wit h a serious c hal leng e .
? ????S en. C harl es  E. S chumer  (D-N .Y .) called on Bu sh t o conside r u si ngth e
na t ion'sStr ate gic Pet roleumR ese rv e t oease the effect of  t h e  f oreign produc e rs 'a nnounced  c utb ack. ? ????" With th e U.S. e conomy sa gg ing, th enet re su ltofthisd ecis ion [b y
OPEC]  will only fuel spec u lation abouta  p o s si b le r ece ssion," Sch umer said
Sa t ur day .  "Hig her o il pr i ces mean more of afi nancia l bur den for every day
consu m e r s, which  wou l dl ikely mean eco nomic  stress in the very  coun tries OP EC
count s on to bu y i tsoil ."? ? ?? ?Former Presi d e nt C li nton au tho rized t app ing  th e s tr ategic re serve du ri ng  th e 2 000 p r esidenti al  ca mp aig n, wh e n pump  pric es r os et o m ore tha n  $ 2 a
g al lo n in  so me  area s af t eryears o f stabili ty. ???? ?T he  OPEC p roduction ann ou ncement co me s j ust da y s  after B ush renounced a
pledge he made  du ringthat  campaign  to  trimAme r ica'semissi ons o fcar b o n
di o x id e,th e odorless g assuspe ct ed o f contr ibuting to a warmi n g o f the
Earth' s a tmos p h er e.B us h 'stu r nab o u t pleased U.S.business l ea d er s who view e d th e decis ion asprude n t for t he domest ic econom y- -but o the rs saw itas a
po tential s t ep ba c kw ard f rom  leade rs hip  on t he thr e atof gl obal w ar ming.????? Ab raham di d not specify how or wh ere he  woul d l ike to se e t h e U .S.
incr ease  its energ y p rod uctio n.B ut Bu sh h a smad e  clea r th a t he favo r sa b r oa d approach, i n clu dingope n ing th e pr istine Arctic Nat i onal Wildlife
Ref u g e t o e x plor at ion.
?????Bush 'spo s i tion put shim at odds  with en vi r onmen tal or ganiza tions t h a thave l ongopp osed open ing  t h e refug e.  O v er the  las tweek,for in s tanc e ,  the
Audubon So ciety h as pl a ced  tele vi sion ad s  cal ling for o pposition t o dril ling
inthe

disappointing." His_staff said_he would
assess what_he termed_America's_"energy crisis"_at_a conference Monday_in
Washington, hosted_by the U.S. Chamber_of Commerce.
?????For Americans_who_remember well the long lines at gasoline pumps and the
inflationary spiral driven by_energy_prices of_the_1970s,_current conditions
may seem short_of crisis proportions. But the_specter of_higher gasoline
prices as the summer travel season_approaches--combined_with the ongoing_
power crunch in California and other Western states--presents the_Bush
administration with a serious challenge.
?????Sen._Charles E. Schumer_(D-N.Y.)_called_on Bush to consider_using the
nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve_to ease the effect of the_foreign
producers' announced cutback.
?????"With the U.S. economy_sagging, the net result of this_decision [by
OPEC] will only_fuel speculation_about a possible recession," Schumer_said
Saturday. "Higher_oil prices_mean more of_a financial burden for everyday
consumers,_which would likely_mean economic stress in the very_countries_OPEC
counts on_to_buy_its oil."
?????Former_President Clinton authorized_tapping_the strategic_reserve_during
the 2000 presidential campaign, when_pump_prices rose to more than $2 a_
gallon in some areas_after_years of stability.
?????The OPEC_production announcement comes just days_after Bush renounced a
pledge he_made during_that campaign_to trim America's emissions of carbon
dioxide, the odorless gas suspected_of contributing to a warming of_the
Earth's atmosphere. Bush's_turnabout pleased_U.S._business leaders who_viewed_
the decision_as prudent for the domestic economy--but others_saw it_as a
potential step backward from_leadership on the threat_of_global warming.
?????Abraham did not specify how_or where he would like to_see the U.S.
increase its_energy_production._But Bush has made clear_that he favors a
broad approach,_including opening the_pristine Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge to exploration.
?????Bush's_position_puts him at odds with environmental_organizations_that
have long opposed opening the_refuge._Over_the last week, for instance,_the
Audubon Society has placed television_ads calling for opposition to drilling
in the