*******TEXAS NODAL MARKET NOTICE*******
NOTICE DATE:  May 20, 2010
NOTICE TYPE:  Market Trials
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  The LFC System-wide 2-Hour Test is scheduled to take place today, May 20, 2010
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Qualified Scheduling Entities, QSEs with Resources, Resource Entities, Nodal Accountable Executives, Nodal Transition Project Managers, Market Trial Contacts
DAY AFFECTED:  May 20, 2010
LONG DESCRIPTION:  The LFC System-wide 2-Hour Test is scheduled to take place today, May 20, 2010, beginning at 11:15 CDT.
Market participants should take the following steps:

 1.  Ensure that support staff are available to support testing starting at 08:00 CDT
 2.  Dial into the WebEx conference bridge (primary LFC contacts/non-control room personnel):

    *   The WebEx teleconference information has been provided via email to Nodal Project Managers and technical contacts

 1.  Prepare your systems for switching Resources to Nodal control when instructed to do so by ERCOT
 2.  Follow all instructions from the ERCOT control center and resolve issues as needed throughout the testing period
ACTION REQUIRED:  Please advise operators and other personnel performing Zonal market activities that the necessary support staff will need to be available between 08:00 and 17:00 CDT on May 20, 2010, to support this testing.
CONTACT:  If you have any questions, please contact either the Market Trials team by email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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kd