Most key suppliers have been identified and are being followed up on as appropriate. Contingency plans are still in the process of being developed. Inventory and assessment is still in progress for other systems. Contingency plans are still in progress. Other critical business functions are still in the process of being inventoried and assessed.
Contingency plans are still in progress.
Major provisions of the law include a pre-litigation notice period, a cap on punitive damages, proportionate liability among defendants in Y2K cases, a requirement that plaintiffs mitigate damages from Y2k related failures, and federal court jurisdiction for Y2K claims. Y2K project office is in the process of preparing a Y2K guide for University of Alaska faculty, staff and students. The guide, which will include general information on Y2K as well as information specifically of interest to the UA community, will be issued after the fall semester is underway. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Y2K Task Force, which includes representatives from the system and UAF Y2K project offices, sponsored a Y2K panel presentation at this year's Tanana Valley Fair. The Task Force also plans to to issue a report on its activities and to participate in other events later in the fall.