5. Categorization and Need for Hearing

In Resolution ALJ-176-3273, dated May 5, 2011, we preliminarily categorized this application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that evidentiary hearing would be necessary. The matter was not protested. No prehearing conference was held, and no Scoping Memo was filed, thereby conserving limited Commission and party resources while expeditiously processing this matter. Given these developments, we make a final determination here that the category is ratesetting, and a public hearing is not necessary.