NTTG Order 1000 PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER MEETING NOTICE

Please recall that the Northern Tier Transmission Group has scheduled its next Order 1000 Stakeholder Update to be held in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday March 28th, 2012. Web and Phone participation is also available for those not able to attend in person.

During the meeting we will review proposed changes to Northern Tier’s planning processes, including a detailed walk thru of draft tariff, charter and planning practice changes. The Cost Allocation workgroup will provide an update on its effort to analyze various cost allocation approaches and schedule implications. The primary purpose of this session is to ensure that stakeholder views are expressed, understood and taken into account. We hope that you will join us.

DATE/TIME NTTG Order 1000 Public Stakeholder Meeting Wednesday March 28th, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

10:00 Welcome and Introductions 10:15 O1K Planning Compliance Workgroup Status Update 10:30 Draft Tariff Revisions AGENDA 11:10 Draft Planning Committee Charter Revisions 11:30 Draft Planning Practices Document Noon Lunch Break 12:45 Continue Draft Planning Practices Review 1:30 Cost Allocation Workgroup Status Update 2:00 Adjourn

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport Room: Concourse LOCATION: 6233 NE 78th Court, Portland, Oregon 97218 (503) 251-2000 http://www.radisson.com/portland-hotel-or-97218/portarpt

TO RESERVE Contact Amy Wachsnicht at [email protected] Provide your name, who you represent and contact information. Indicate if you will be YOUR SPOT participating by phone or in person.

To connect to the Audio and Web Conference: 1. Click Here 2. Enter your name and company you are representing and click “Join Meeting” VOICE and WEB 3. Click “Join Meeting” again CONFERENCE 4. Enter a phone number you can be reached at. (The web system will call your INFORMATION: phone directly to connect) 5. Follow the instructions on the phone to join For Meeting Place help, contact CenturyLink Help Desk at 877-485-0844 or 719-884- 1577

Please feel free to forward this information to any parties who may be interested in participating. Direct any questions to NTTG’s Project Manager, Sharon Helms, at (503) 644-6262 or [email protected]