Dear Eric,  The final Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting of 2001 will dominate our coverage from the Washington bureau on Wednesday.  The agenda is packed, and includes discussion on the California refunds case and a proposal to change accounting standards for energy companies.  Washington Bureau Chief Peter Cook says we should also hear more on the development of Regional Transmission Organizations at the meeting.   Lawmakers are preparing to leave town for the holidays. Republicans and Democrats are still trying to reach a deal on an economic stimulus package before they head home - so far there's no agreement.  We'll follow these stories from the Washington bureau on Wednesday, and have more on possible Congressional action in the wake of the Enron implosion.    Enron's collapse is affecting companies across the board, forcing some to reassess their balance sheets.  On Wednesday from Houston, Jacobs Consultancy Managing Director Joe Ramsey will discuss how they account for their bottom lines.  Join us during the 10:00 a.m. ET newscast for the Ramsey interview.   Director of the University of Houston Energy Institute Michelle Foss, Ph.D. , talks about what's next in the wake of Enron's fall.   Foss will join us from Houston during the 3:00 p.m. ET newscast on Wednesday.     Also on Wednesday, West Coast Correspondent Kym McNicholas speaks with Independent Energy Producers Association Executive Director Jan Smutny-Jones.  Smutny-Jones talks about RTOs in the West and his hopes that Wednesday's FERC meeting can bring some guidance to the region.  Log on for reports from the West Coast bureau on Wednesday.    Closing Prices for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001    Crude: $19.36/bbl +$0.14   Unleaded: $0.5504/gallon +$0.0049   Heating Oil: $0.5469/gallon +$0.0088   Gas: $2.657/mmBtu - $0.031   We'll check back in with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Alaron Trading Vice President Phil Flynn on Wednesday.  Flynn will discuss the relationship between OPEC and non-OPEC producers and where he thinks the war on terrorism will lead.  Don't miss Flynn at noon ET on Wednesday.   Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's notice. Occasionally guests have to cancel or change time slots.  We'll continue to do our best to keep you updated on future interviews and events.     Be sure to watch our newscasts every business day - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, at the top of each hour.  	 				
 						 	
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