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lished as a funding source. We are working with Bonneville's cus- 

 tomers to investigate ways to do this. 



To address the point made earlier about a requirement for some 

 ongoing need for a residual funding level from the first tier to con- 

 tinue to support conservation and renewables, I am not willing at 

 this point to say that is necessary indefinitely. What I am con- 

 cerned about is establishing a transition plan, hopefully for a finite 

 period of time, to get us to a point where the unbundling and tiered 

 rates would provide a competitive market in which we can continue 

 to meet renewable and conservation targets. 



As I noted earlier, I think there is broad support among Bonne- 

 ville customers for moving toward a more efficient and effective 

 Bonneville. We are currently working with other Bonneville cus- 

 tomers and are prepared to work with BPA and other groups on 

 the details of how this approach could be implemented, including 

 transition issues of the t3rpe I just described. It is essential that 

 Bonneville change and improve, and we are optimistic that it can. 

 We also welcome the task force's attention to these matters and 

 stand ready to work with you as needed. 



Thank you. 



Mr. DeFazio. Thank you. I appreciate it. 



Mr. Pilon. 



[Prepared statement of Mr. Crisson follows:] 



