Regulatory recoveries on NNG (ie SLA, IMP, etc) and prep. for upcoming rate case

Disposition of numerous deferred expenses (or impaired assets) on ETS entities

Implementation of new FASBs 

SAP and data warehouse functionality and controls

Expansion of financial trading

Rational acctg support and proper controls for expanding NBP portfolio, 
ie MGT transistion into NBP from El Paso, and conversions to SAP

Proper acctg interfaces w commercial systems, ie rates and revenue system, "caminus", contract system

Effective controls over commitments and payments of cash

Effectiveness of NNG storage accounting

Creating a professional accounting environment that fosters innovation

(20th century "earnings management" in the 21st century)

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Hayslett, Rod  
Sent:	Friday, October 05, 2001 11:42 AM
To:	Barnes, Caroline; Brassfield, Morris; Campos, Kathy; Centilli, James; Daily, Pamela; Geaccone, Tracy; Gilbert, Steve; Keiser, John; Meers, Thomas; Peters, Jerry; Rosenberg, David E.; Saunders, James; Tu, Denis
Subject:	2002 Issues
Importance:	High

Please begin to develop a list of issues (your top ten) that we need to be worrying about in ETS for 2002.      We will jointly develop your lists into a larger list for ETS.   I would like to think you caould have this done by the end of next week.

Rod Hayslett
EB4054
713-853-6178