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Throughout the transition, there are a number of opportunities for input by Bonneville 

 customers and others. Customer representatives and others have been directly involved in 

 the Function-by-Function Review for the last several months. This involvement will 

 continue. Marketing Plan conclusions will be discussed with customers and others prior 

 to being firmed up. Public involvement opportunities will likewise be provided on the 

 Business Plan. 



Conclusion 



Major changes are occurring in the electric industry, compounded by BPA-specific 

 changes. These events make fundamental changes in Bonneville inevitable. As we initiate 

 the necessary changes to stay competitive, we have an opportunity to expand the benefits 

 we provide. In the process we can change the terms of the regional debate fi-om an 

 argument about dividing a pie of fixed-size to a collaboration on how best to expand the 

 pie. Remaining competitive will also enable us to succeed in our continued pursuit offish 

 and wildlife and other non-power goals. 



We have a major near-term opportunity to reduce costs and increase Bonneville's 

 responsiveness. Our success will be key to capturing much of the benefit-expansion 

 potential we have identified. 



In our invitation to testify, the Task Force requested that we respond in more detail to 

 some specific points. You will find our responses attached to this testimony. 



We welcome this opportunity to share our progress in creating a new BPA and look 

 forward to your input, and to sharing future progress reports. 



