Montana State Legislature

2007-2008 Energy and Telecommunications Committee

The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee (ETIC) has broad oversight over a range of energy and telecommunication-related topics in Montana. The committee conducts interim studies as assigned by the Legislative Council and reviews the administrative rules proposed by the Department of Public Service Regulation (DPSR) and the Public Service Commission (PSC). Members also monitor the operation of the DPSR and PSC with specific attention to issues likely to require future legislative attention, opportunities to improve existing law through the analysis of problems, and the experiences of Montana's citizens with the operation of the agency that may be amenable to improvement through legislative action.

Agenda	Minutes
	News Release Oil and Gas Panel Presentations Carbon Sequestration Draft Report -- approved 6-0 (changes from 7/16 version highlighted) LC 4003 Study Resolution -- failed 5-1 Final Perspectives on Public Power Draft Report -- approved 6-0 (changes from 7/16 version highlighted) LC 4001 USB Sunset -- approved 6-0 Sen. Jackson's Energy Policy

Agenda	Minutes
Work Papers:	News Release Perspectives on Public Power Draft Report Press Release Public comments received as of July 9 Carbon Sequestration Draft Report Press Release Public comments received as of July 10 Overview of EPA Proposed Geological Sequestration Requirements Draft Carbon Sequestration Study Bill (Draft requested at May 1-2 ETIC meeting) Draft Carbon Sequestration Pore Space Ownership Bill (Draft requested at May 1-2 ETIC meeting) PSC Legislative proposals for ETIC review Energy Infrastructure Promotion & Development Division Update Digital Television Transition presentation

Agenda	Minutes
Work Papers:	News Release , Powerpoint Presentations NCSL Report: Carbon Sequestration Legislation Supplement on carbon sequestration legislation Flowchart for Carbon Sequestration Discussion Draft Discussion Points for Carbon Sequestration Discussion USB Proposed Legislation 2008 "Electricity Law Handbook: A Montanan's Guide to Understanding Electricity in Montana" Complete "Timeline of Events: PSC Implementation of Electric Restructuring"

Agenda	Minutes
Work Papers:	News Release Powerpoint Presentations IOGCC Analysis -- Prepared by Sonja Nowakowski IOGCC Board of Oil & Gas discussion points - Prepared by Tom Richmond IOGCC Department of Environmental Quality discussion points - Prepared by Bonnie Lovelace Wind Power Costs/Benefits - Prepared by Sonja Nowakowski A Discussion of Public Power - Prepared by Sonja Nowakowski USB Proposed Legislation - (As requested Nov. 8, 2007) 2008 Draft: The Electricity Law Handbook: A Montanan's Guide to Understanding Electricity Law

Agenda	Minutes
Work Papers:	News Release PowerPoint Presentations Part II The Carbon Question: An Overview of Technologies, CCAC Recommendations, Liability, Ownership Issues, & Costs/Benefits - Prepared by Sonja Nowakowski Analysis of Ownership Interest Issues in Montana - Prepared by ETIC Staff Attorney Todd Everts CO2 Questions for Committee consideration Coal to Liquids Water Usage Background Report

Agenda	Minutes
Work Papers:	News Release Map to Isabel Bills Community Learning Center Biographical information on speakers PowerPoint Presentations from Colstrip Final Work Plan 2007-08 Final Work Plan Decision Matrix Part I The Carbon Question: An Overview of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Policies in Place, and Efforts Underway

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Work Papers:	News Release

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Work Papers:	News Release Draft Work Plan 2007-08 Draft Work Plan Decision Matrix

The ETIC was not assigned any studies by the Legislative Council for the 2007-08 Interim. ETIC members, however, forwarded their ideas for the committee to consider studying. Those suggested study topics are outlined in the draft work plan .At the October 4-5 meeting, the committee adopted a final work plan that outlines the following studies: