The Strategic Midwest Area Transmission Study (SMARTransmission Study) is a comprehensive study of the transmission needed in the Upper Midwest to support renewable energy development and to transport that energy to consumers.

SMARTransmission is sponsored by Electric Transmission America (ETA), a transmission joint venture between subsidiaries of American Electric Power and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, American Transmission Company, Exelon Corporation, NorthWestern Energy, MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, and Xcel Energy.

SMART Study Stakeholders Meeting #4
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting to review and obtain stakeholder input for the SMARTransmission Study final alternatives will be held at:

Midwest Independent System Operator
1125 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108

Thursday, February 18, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Central Standard Time
Meeting Number: 719 568 605
Meeting Password: Smart021810

WebEx Information:
1. Go to WebEx
2. Enter your name and e-mail address.
3. Enter the meeting password: Smart021810
4. Click "Join Now".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

Teleconference Information:
Toll-free number: 1-877-253-4307
Toll Number: 1-719-234-7503
Participant Passcode: 9101785

To find additional information regarding the study, please visit the SMARTransmission Study Web site.

If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Linda Carruth at (614) 552-1785.