VI. Schedule

We shall establish the following schedule, subject to change by further ruling of the ALJ:

September 20, 2002	Filing of cost studies/models, explained and supported through Opening Comments, witness declarations, workpapers, supporting materials, and electronic versions of cost models.
October 2-3, 2002	Technical Workshop on cost studies/models
November 4-5, 2002	Technical Workshop on cost studies/models
November 20, 2002	Reply Comments on cost studies/models
December 20, 2002	Rebuttal Comments on cost studies/models
January 10, 2003	Deadline for motions requesting hearings. Any motions must justify the need for an evidentiary hearing by identifying the material disputed factual issues on which hearing should be held. In addition, any motion should identify the general nature of the evidence the party proposes to introduce at the requested hearing. Any right a party may otherwise have to an evidentiary hearing for the presentation of facts will be waived if the party does not follow the above procedure for a timely request.
January 24, 2003	Ruling on need for hearings and submission of case (if request for hearings not granted).
April 24, 2003	Proposed Decision Issued (if hearings not required).

If Hearings Required:

February 10-14, 2003	Evidentiary Hearings
March 14, 2003	Concurrent opening briefs
April 11, 2003	Reply briefs and case submitted
July 11, 2003	Proposed Decision issued