The attached news release was issued by the NYISO today, 9/18/01 -

NEW YORK ISO WELCOMES FERC ALJ'S SUPPORT OF ITS APPROACH TO NORTHEAST RTO
MARKET INTEGRATION - However, NYISO Also Emphasizes Governance Remains A
Major Question Mark -

This news release can also be found on the NYISO website at:

http://www.nyiso.com/topics/articles/index.html


(See attached file: nr_09_18_01_ferc_alj_rpt.pdf)
 - nr_09_18_01_ferc_alj_rpt.pdf