11. Procedural History

Alco filed A.10-02-006 on February 1, 2010 as required by D.08-11-035, in lieu of an advice letter process. In Resolution ALJ 176-3249 the Commission determined that this proceeding was a ratesetting proceeding and required evidentiary hearings. On March 3, 2010 there was a timely protest by DRA and the City of Salinas was permitted to late-file a protest on March 10, 2010. On March 26, 2010, there was an unreported (no transcript) telephonic prehearing conference. This telephonic conference was held with the agreement of all parties and saved time and money by avoiding unnecessary travel. An assigned Commissioner's Scoping memorandum and Ruling was issued on April 2, 2010. Public Participation hearings were held in Salinas, California, on June 3, 2010. Evidentiary hearings were held on July 8 and 9, 2010. Opening briefs were filed on August 9 and 10, 2010 by DRA and Alco, respectively, and Reply briefs on August 23, 2010. On September 15, 2010 a joint motion was filed for approval of a settlement between Alco and DRA. The assigned ALJ granted DRA's September 15, 2010 motion to set aside submission to consider additional information, Alco filed a response on October 28, 2010, and DRA replied on November 2, 2010. On January 20, 2011, the California Water Association was granted party status after a late filed motion on January 18, 2011.