
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 08:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: sarah.novosel@enron.com
To: richard.shapiro@enron.com, steven.kean@enron.com, james.steffes@enron.com
Subject: Presidential Power Question
Cc: linda.robertson@enron.com
Bcc: linda.robertson@enron.com

I spoke with Donna Bobbish this morning about Steve's question -- does the
President have broader authority to take action during times of crisis.
Donna sent me this quick write up about what she has looked into so far.
Because these questions go beyond a FERC practitioner's expertise, we asked
Donna to work with a Constitutional Law expert at V&E to determine whether,
and under what circumstances, the President's authority may be extended
beyond the authorities discussed in the memo.

We will let you know what we learn from that further research.

Sarah


