CHAPTER 81
H.P. 1492 - L.D. 1995
Resolve, Regarding Participation in Regional Transmission Organization
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, regional transmission systems are undergoing comprehensive restructuring that will have a significant and lasting impact upon competition in electricity markets and upon the costs faced by consumers of electricity in the State; and
Whereas, important decisions regarding regional transmission systems are already being made in the context of substantive litigation and negotiations; and
Whereas, the attention to and oversight of these proceedings by the Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission are vital to protect the interest of the State's electric consumers; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preserva-tion of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Study authorized. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall conduct a study to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the State's transmission and distribution utilities' joining a regional transmission organization that includes northern Maine and portions of Canada. In conducting its study, the commission shall invite the participation of interested parties in Maine and Canada.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective March 14, 2002.
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