On or before August 1, 1977, the Company will

On or before August 1, 1977, the Company will file with the Clerk of the Commission ten copies of the prepared testimony and exhibits of each witness it intends to present in direct testimony in support of Company's application. Copies of all such testimony and exhibits will be available for review on and after August 1, 1977, in the Clerk's Office of the Commission or at any office of the Company where bills may be paid.

On or before August 15,1977, all persons who expect to submit evidence at the public hearing as a party Protestant, and to cross-examine Company witnesses, must file and serve a Notice of Protest in conformity with the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

On or before September 15, 1977, the Commision's Staff and all persons who have filed a Notice of Protest and who still expect to participate at the hearing as a party Protestant must file ten copies of ail prepared testimony and exhibits of the witnesses to be offered at the hearing, and shall serve a copy thereof upon counsel for the Company and upon all other Protestants requesting same. Not later than said September 15, 1977, all Protestants also shall have filed a written Protest as required by Commission Rules.

Any interested person (public witness) who desires to make a statement at the hearing in his own behalf, either for or against the application for increased rates, but not otherwise participate in the hearing, need only appear in the Commission's Courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on October 4, 1977, and complete a Notice of Appearance Form which will be provided by the Commission. All such persons will be heard as expeditiously as possible, beginning at 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, on that date. In order that the Commission may hear from the maximum number of persons desiring to make a