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Responses to Congressman Kreidler's Questions by Letter of April 28, 1993 



QUESTIONS FROM CONGRESSMAN KREIDLER 



Question 1 ; What cuts are going to be proposed or are being considered as part of the second 

 review of program budgets? If these numbers are not yet available, when will they 

 be available? 



Answer: BPA is reviewing all programs for greater efficiency and potential reductions We 



note, however, that no single program is expected to bear an undue burden as a 

 result of BPA's present financial difficulties. We are committed to keeping our 

 rates as low as possible without impairing the reliability of the regional power 

 system or compromising long-term goals, including conservation and meeting our 

 fish and wildlife responsibilities. 



For Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, BPA will cut at least $250 million from program 

 spending This will be accomplished through a combination of reductions and 

 deferrals Specific program cuts will be announced in early July when the Draft 

 Record of Decision for the cunent rate case is released. We will forward this 

 information to your office. 



