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Subject: Re: RTO West/PRRQ -- RRG Meeting
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Hello --

I just wanted to confirm that the work of the PRRQ has been suspended until
further notice.  (At a minimum the meetings in April will not take place.)
In April, the RTO West Stage 2 Development Process will focus on congestion
management, contract conversion, liability issues, and limited seams work
(although there might some other isolated activity as well).

Thanks!  I look forward to when the PRRQ restarts!  Kristi

"Kristi M. Wallis" wrote:

> To Members of the RTO West Provisions and Requirements Content Group:
>
> Hello!
>
> As you may already know, at last Friday's meeting, the RRG agreed that
> the RTO West process should refocus its efforts over the next few weeks
> on, at a minimum, congestion management and pricing.  Just what that
> means for the other content groups is unclear, although it is possible
> that some will continue and others will be put on hold until critical
> congestion management and pricing decisions are made.  The Coordinating
> Team is preparing a recommendation and participants will be informed
> about the changes to the work plan and schedule in the near future.
>
> I think it is likely that the work of the Provisions and Requirements
> Content Group will be put on hold for some time, and that the April
> 17-18 retreat will be rescheduled.  That said, you should wait until you
> receive the final word on the schedule before you change your plans.
>
> I will keep you posted.
>
> Take care!  Kristi