► This meeting was video recorded. See video links below for each agenda item.


The Public Affairs Committee will meet on Monday, September 11 at 2pm (PST) / 3pm (MST).

Tuesday, September 12

Power Committee – 9am (PST) / 10am (MST)

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Break (10 min)

Fish and Wildlife Committee – 1pm (PST) / 2pm (MST)

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The Council will meet in executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the Council’s organization, structure and personnel. Tuesday, September 12th at 2:30pm (PST) / 3:30pm (MST).

Wednesday, September 13

Council Meeting – 9am (PST) / 10am (MST)

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  9 – 9:15am
(► Video)
Reports from Committee Chairs and Executive Director: Mike Milburn, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Committee; Doug Grob, Chair, Power Committee; Louie Pitt Jr., Chair, Public Affairs Committee and Bill Edmonds, Executive Director.
1. 9:15 – 10am
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Update on Project #2017-005-00, Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative: Ben Clemens, Kelly Coates and Max Calloway, Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative.
2. 10 – 10:45am
(► Video)
Northwest Energy Coalition (NWEC) Remarks: Lauren McCloy, Policy Director, Northwest Energy Coalition.
  10:45 – 11am Break
3. 11 – 11:45am
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Perspective on Regional Transmission Planning Needs: Spencer Gray, Executive Director, Northwest and Intermountain Power Producers Coalition.
  11:45am – 1pm Lunch
4. 1 – 2pm
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Draft Policy for Provider of Choice: Kim Thompson, Vice President NW Requirements Marketing and Sarah Burczak, Policy Lead, Bonneville Power Administration.
5. 2pm
(► Video)
Council Business:
    Public comment on any issues before the Council. Please sign up prior to the meeting to provide comment by emailing your name to meetingorganizer@nwcouncil.org Any person participating in the meeting should review and abide by the Code of Conduct expected of all who participate in the Council’s public forums. All meetings are recorded.