VII Schedule

The CAISO will file and serve its proposed standard to determine whether a project is needed to maintain or enhance reliability and its comments on the proposed changes to G.O. 131-D within 25 days from the date of mailing. Within 45 days from the date of mailing all other parties shall file and serve comments on the ISO's proposed standard for determining whether a transmission project is needed to maintain reliability and the proposed changes to G.O. 131-D (or an alternative approach). Parties shall file and serve responses to comments within 25 days of the date comments are filed. Once comments are received, the Assigned Commissioner will provide guidance with regard to the next steps. We intend to conclude this proceeding in 8 months. We recognize that such an aggressive schedule may be unrealistic and will be responsive to relaxing this intention if it is warranted. In any event, we expect to conclude this proceeding within the 18-month statutory deadline.