NOTICE DATE:  January 18, 2012

NOTICE TYPE:  W-A011812-01 Operations

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  TCEQ and RRC contact information

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  QSEs with Resources, Resource Entities

DAY AFFECTED:  January 18, 2012

LONG DESCRIPTION:  It was discussed at some of the workshops following the severe weather events of last winter and summer that during emergency situations it may become necessary for Resource Entities to seek approvals or assurances from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and/or Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) in order to comply with ERCOT instructions. To facilitate this communication, both the TCEQ and the RRC have set up 24x7 hotlines to receive calls from Resources. The contact information is as follows:

*         TCEQ:

*         TCEQ Director of Critical Infrastructure Division, Kelly Cook, 512/563-3890 (Blackberry). [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

*         TCEQ Homeland Security Coordinator, Dale Kohler, 512/563-3919 (Blackberry). [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>



*         RRC:

*         512-463-6788

When calling either entity, please clearly state your identity (include entity name as registered with the Texas Secretary of State Office and entity's DUNS Number) and purpose for calling so that your call can be routed correctly and the identity of the Market Participant is accurately reported between State agencies and ERCOT.

If there is any issue with contacting TCEQ or RRC about environmental or gas supply issues, entities may contact ERCOT as well, but direct contact with either the TCEQ or RRC is encouraged. If consultation with ERCOT regarding these issues is necessary during emergency conditions, please contact ERCOT General Counsel Bill Magness at (512) 426-9045.

CONTACT:  If you have any questions, please contact 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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