Update:  On July 1, 2013, AEP-Ohio filed a letter updating the PUCO of the status of the resolution of the issues raised by the parties.  AEP-Ohio reported that the parties are still discussing the issues raised in the comments with the hope that matters can be resolved.  AEP-Ohio committed to either filing a Joint Stipulation by July 15, 2013 or in the absence of an agreement to move forward with the filing of witness testimony.  If a joint stipulation is reached, AEP-Ohio recommends the following procedural schedule:

Counsel will continue to participate in settlement negotiations and will update OMAEG members of any developments.