Applicants will review not only the FRP Annual Report filings already filed by SWEPCO (Test Year 2022 and 2023), but also assist in the review of Test Year 2024 when filed in April 2025. The scope of representation will include a review of each Annual Report filing, including any exhibits filed in support thereof. For each Test Year filing, Applicants will also draft and assist in the drafting of data requests; analyze data responses; participate in formal status conferences, pretrial conferences, depositions, and hearings (whether contested or via a stipulation); draft and prepare pre-filed testimony in support of Staff’s ultimate recommendation(s), together with exhibits supporting the same; review and respond to any rebuttal testimony; assist in preparing any necessary direct and cross-answering testimony; assist in trial preparation, including cross-examination of witnesses and drafting of pleadings, motions, and exceptions related thereto; review and analyze potential stipulation terms; and assist in drafting briefing sheets and orders to the Commission, as necessary. Additionally, Applicants shall be available to participate in informal conference calls, meetings and conferences with not only the Commission and Staff, but also SWEPCO and any intervenors. Applicants will also be required to appear before the Commission at B&Es where this matter will be discussed.
