Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit October 11, 2007, 04-74240, 04-74245, 04-74252 (Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County v. Bonneville Power Administration)

BYBEE, Circuit Judge:

Petitioners, publicly owned utilities (“PUDs”) operating in the Pacific Northwest

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challenge contract amendments entered into in May 2004 (collectively “2004 Amendments”) between the Bonneville Power Administration (“BPA”) and several investor-owned utilities (“IOUs”) arguing that they violate provisions of the Northwest Power Act (“NWPA”).