Thank you.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cantrell, Rebecca W. 
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 5:32 PM
To: Dasovich, Jeff; Mara, Susan; Alvarez, Ray
Subject: FW: FERC ALJ Initial Decision on El Paso affiliate abuse


You've probably already received a copy by now, but here it is just in case.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Fulton, Donna 
Sent: Tue 10/9/2001 4:16 PM 
To: Kean, Steven J.; Shapiro, Richard; Steffes, James D.; Robertson, Linda; Novosel, Sarah; Nicolay, Christi L. 
Cc: Lawner, Leslie; Cantrell, Rebecca W.; Calcagno, Suzanne 
Subject: FERC ALJ Initial Decision on El Paso affiliate abuse




The ALJ issued his initial decision on the CPUC complaint case today.  As was widely expected, he found that El Paso and its merchant affiliate, El Paso Merchant, were guilty of affiliate abuse.  However, he did not find clear evidence that they were exercising market power.

The ID is attached. 

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