Schedule

The schedule for this proceeding is as follows:

November 5, 2001 through January 25, 2002	Discovery
January 16, 2002	Opening Testimony (served)
January 30, 2002	Reply Testimony (served)
February 22, 2002	Evidentiary Hearings (in San Diego - exact location will be announced subsequently)
. . . .	Concurrent briefs filed and served 20 days after conclusion of evidentiary hearings
. . . .	Concurrent reply briefs filed and served 10 days after initial briefs, whereupon the case is submitted
. . . .	Presiding officers decision filed within 60 days of submission
. . . .	Presiding officer's decision becomes effective 30 days after mailing (unless appeal filed per Pub. Util. Code § 1701.2(a) and Rule 8.2.)

Please note that the hearings are now set for February 22, 2002 instead of the February 19 date discussed at the PHC. A subsequent notice will set the hours and place of the February 22, 2002 evidentiary hearings. The parties may make short opening remarks at the opening of the evidentiary hearing, focusing on the critical facts that the upcoming testimony will demonstrate. Prepared written testimony shall be served on parties and on the ALJ.

The exact briefing schedule will be set at the evidentiary hearings. This proceeding shall be resolved within the twelve-month timeframe set for the resolution of adjudicatory proceedings.