An affiliated interest relationship exists. The agreement is fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. The application should be granted. A request for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the Commission within 60 days of the date of service of this order. A party may appeal this order pursuant to ORS 756.580.
Staff recommends approval with conditions.
I have investigated the following issues to determine if this supplemental agreement is fair and reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. Such an upgrade should provide sufficient capacity for any future foreseeable requirements. Due to the lack of system interchangeability, once the initial switching investment was made, no alternative suppliers existed. Detailed Recommendation Condition 1 allows staff to develop necessary information as needed. Public Interest Compliance Sterling Sawyer, Senior Economic Analyst, reviewed the technical descriptions in this agreement and stated that these costs are needed to prevent the GTD-5 switches' obsolescence.