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Page 21 1 importance. So having trees mature or otherwise 2 directly next to power utilities can be problematic in 3 time. So they have those standards that they rely on 4 as they are beholden to additional regulation. 5 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Of course. Thank you. 6 And we're discussing critical infrastructure and we all 7 need that infrastructure, so I understand -- 8 CHAIRMAN NEUER: Mr. Scott -- 9 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Yes? 10 CHAIRMAN NEUER: A little louder. 11 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Oh, thank you. 12 Unfortunately I don't have a standing mic in front of 13 me, but can you hear me now? 14 CHAIRMAN NEUER: Better. 15 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Okay. What I was 16 saying was, yes, this is critical infrastructure, Mr. 17 Futey, and we understand that it has to be kept safe. 18 To your knowledge has there been any 19 reports that the trees that exist on that site 20 presently on the substation have caused problems that 21 are dangerous? 22 THE WITNESS: I'm not aware of any. 23 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Thank you. So the 24 fact that they're there has not caused a problem to 25 date. I believe the last time it was testified that