3. An analysis of the State's energy situation in the context of regional power arrangements and agreements;

4. Recommendations to the Governor and to the Legislature based on the findings of the commission, including a recommendation for instituting a process whereby the State may update and evaluate in an ongoing manner its comprehensive energy planning;

5. An analysis of deregulation of the State's large utilities and the closing of Maine Yankee atomic energy plant;

6. An analysis of the divestiture by the State's utilities and the division and sale of the generating and delivery systems formerly held as one unit by a utility;

7. An analysis of the growth and spread of various nontraditional power generating sources; and

8. An analysis of the introduction of expanded traditional energy sources, such as the natural gas lines from the Maritimes; and be it further

Sec. 6. Process. Resolved: That, in conducting the study, the commission may:

1. Hold several public hearings, at least 3 of which must be held outside the State House complex in locations geographically distributed throughout the State;

2. Create subcommittees or advisory groups as the commission considers appropriate;

3. Request assistance from any individual, agency, organization or other entity as the commission considers appropriate; and

4. Adopt, by majority vote of all members, procedures for conducting the commission's business; and be it further

Sec. 7. Staff assistance. Resolved: That the Energy Resources Council and the Executive Department shall staff the commission. The commission may request additional staff assistance from state agencies as the commission considers appropriate. The commission