As you know, businesses and individuals around the world face a significant challenge at the end of this century when the year advances from 1999 to 2000. Many business and personal computer systems, and software on which they rely, were built without any consideration for that change and, therefore, may not function on Saturday, January 1, 2000. The utility industry has become dependent on computers for efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of service.
Customers expect that utility services be available on demand without disruption.
The year 2000 problem presents potentially serious consequences that must be addressed. The Public Service Commission of Utah has met with PacifiCorp to determine what that company is doing to ensure that electric power be available without interruption. We have also had informal discussions and correspondence with U.S. West Communications and Questar Gas to understand their plans. We are asking that each utility and service provider report to us by June 15th, in a one to two page letter, their proposals and efforts to overcome the year 2000 problem. We are interested in knowing the degree to which each of you has identified the trouble spots in your systems and whether or not you have contacted your hardware and software vendors for assistance.