The following is a text version of a PowerPoint presentation from May 12, 1999

I downloaded several of these a few weeks ago, from the NERC site

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Future Disclosure Requirements

David L. Swanson

Sr. Vice President

Edison Electric Institute

Our Existing Assignment

Fulfill request from DOE to NERC to ensure continued operation of the electric system Design and comply with NERC reporting program Report to state Commissions as necessary File with SEC Conduct Progress based media awareness

How Have We Done

Polling Results -- See Kits Commissions seem pleased SEC data adequate but it can create concern Media interest -- Probe for weaknesses, report on progress "Worriers" dealing in generics, avoiding specific criticism of utility programs

Further Reporting Challenges For Remainder of 1999

Understand media Good news is not "news" -- Its a business Stay on message -- Progress, goal reached, continued testing, contingency planning Focus on building confidence in uncertain areas of polling -- Those who dont want to believe wont Always be available as source with credible spokespersons

Further Reporting Challenges For Remainder Of 1999 (Cont)

Define Communications Program With Your Lawyers How "Public" Do you want to be How far can you go in providing assurances Use Your Best Communicators and Corporate Officers Liaison with DOE and Presidents Y2K Commission

Further Reporting Challenges For Remainder Of 1999 (Cont)

Congress, State Legislatures, Governors Reach out to customers Wholesale -- Coops, Munis, etc. Large Retail Small Retail Keep Commissions informed Use your website -- 30% of people indicate they have and use WWW

Further Reporting Challenges For Remainder Of 1999 (Cont)

SEC Make sure actual vs. planned expenditure disclosures are explained Other Ideas Local politicians Churches, Synagogues or other religious organizations-- Clergy/Trustees/Youth Groups Scouting organizations, Kiwanis, etc

The Tricky Part

If you are so confident, why are you canceling so many leaves over New Years Eve? How can you be sure you have gotten it all? The "Worriers" Legal environment Your suppliers ------------------- No problem - everything will work, they knew that way back in May! Right.

-- Tim Castleman (aztc@earthlink.net), September 11, 1999

Answers

Beacuse Tim, it is the prudent thing to do to keep social geniuses like yourself calm. Aaaooogah!!

-- Jake (Jake@reality.com), September 11, 1999.