Major Issues

1. How much can we reduce energy costs by improving operating practices and implementing simple, low capital engineering projects in each of the primary mills?

2. Given that we can significantly reduce energy costs by improving mill operating procedures, what is the magnitude of our cost advantage/disadvantage compared to our competition? Is it sustainable?

3. How much of a competitive lead in lower energy costs could a sharply focused capital spending program provide?

4. What are the right energy development programs (i.e., research, engineering) to significantly improve our competitive position?

5. What is the best mix of fuels and sourcing arrangements to control costs and ensure supply---both short and long term?

6. Does our capital project evaluation and approval process quickly surface and implement the best energy projects to provide maximum benefits in all appropriate mills?

7. What programs are needed to most effectively influence government funding, taxation, and regulatory action?

8. What human resources are needed to effectively manage the necessary energy tasks-- i.e., organization, responsibilities, skills, resources?

9. To what extent are product/mill assignments creating a competitive penalty because of energy?

10. What is our corporate energy strategy and the business plan for pursuing it?