IX. Oral Argument and Comments on the Proposed Decision

The proposed decision was mailed on November 18, 2003 for consideration at the Commission's December 18, 2003 agenda. Under the provisions of Rules 77.2-77.5, parties may file comments on the proposed decision by December 8, 2003 and reply comments by December 15, 2003.

An oral argument before the Commissioners has been scheduled for December 2, 2003.