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mechanisms; eliminate or revise regulatory, budget or accounting directives which add costs that 

 are not commensurate with the value provided to customers; create greater incentives for its work 

 force to accomplish strategic business objectives; utilize staff in the most cost-effective manner, 

 procure and dispose of resources in a manner that produces optimal results for customers; and 

 assume legal responsibUity commensurate with a utility operation. A government corporation 

 structure would enable Bonneville to save ratepayer money, increase customer service, and 

 enhance the ability to respond to changes in the market. 



Conclusion 



In our invitation to testify, the Committee requested that we respond in more detail to some 

 specific points. Attached to my testimony are responses to those pre-hearing questions. 



This concludes my testimony, I would be pleased to respond to your questions. 



