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APPA joined PMA stakeholders from across the country and in ways that could result in substantial,unjustified electric rate in Congress to push back against the Corps effort which,if suc- increases for public power utilities,create adverse economic cessful,would have set a very bad precedent for cost allocation impacts,or reduce competition. Finally,the Association strongly in other PMA regions. On October 2,2015,DOE announced opposes any efforts to disproportionately assign costs to federal new rates for the Cumberland System that correctly applied the hydropower users for which they receive no additional benefits. Dam Safety Act,meaning that 15 percent of dam modification costs are allocated to project beneficiaries(including hydro- power customers).This was a significant win for hydropower American Public Power Association Contact customers.That said,public power must remain vigilant,as a Amy Thomas,Government Relations Director,202-467-2934/ caveat was included in the announcement: "...Southeastern athomas@publicpower.org wishes to make clear that interagency discussions of this issue re- main ongoing.If,as a result of those discussions,other relevant federal agencies provide a factual and legal basis for a contrary determination,the applicability of the Dam Safety Act would be The American Public Power Association is the voice of reconsidered." not-for-profit,community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide.We represent pub- lic power before the federal government to protect the American Public Power Association Position interests of the more than 49 million people that public The Association supports the continued existence and federal power utilities serve,and the 93,000 people they em- ownership of the PMAs and TVA,the sale of federally generated ploy. Our association advocates and advises on electricity hydropower at cost-based rates,increased customer involvement policy,technology,trends,training,and operations.Our in funding critical operation and maintenance activities,and in- members strengthen their communities by providing creased federal emphasis on funding these same activities.APPA superior service,engaging citizens,and instilling pride in also continues to strongly oppose any action by Congress or the community-owned power. Administration that would modify the federal power program PublicPower.org 29 211