III. Schedule for Processing GRCs

The schedule for processing GRC applications is set out below. By mutual agreement, DRA and the utility may modify the date for filing the proposed application. The Presiding Officer shall set the final schedule for each proceeding at or after the Prehearing Conference (PHC) or through a scoping memo. During the transition to the new RCP, the Presiding Officer may modify this schedule to accommodate the workload concerns or other needs of parties related to this transition.

Event	14-month Schedule	20-month Schedule
Proposed Application	-60	-60
Deficiency Letter Mailed	-30	-30
Appeal to Executive Director	-25	-25
Executive Director Acts	-20	-20
Application Filed/Testimony Served	0	0
PHC Start Date	10-75	10-75
Update of Applicant's Showing	45	100
Public Participation Hearings (as needed)	10-90	10-190
DRA Testimony	97	204
Other Parties Serve Testimony	97	218
Rebuttal Testimony	112	264
ADR Process	115-125	270-290
			Cost of Capital
Evidentiary Hearings (if required)	126-130	290-310	May 1 on triennial basis
Opening Briefs Filed and Served	160	340
Motion for Interim Rates	160	340
Mandatory Status Conference	161	341
Reply Briefs Filed and Served (with Comparison Exhibit)	175	350
Water Division Technical Conference	180	370
Proposed Decision Mailed	240	460
Comments on Proposed Decision	260	480
Reply Comments	265	485
Commission Meeting	280	500