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Finally, we believe that retention of the irrigation discount 

 is not incompatible with the Competitiveness Project because the 

 discount, or an equivalent summer only use rate, is cost justified. 

 NIU will participate actively and constructively in BPA's processes 

 to keep BPA competitive. 



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