9. Categorization and Need for Hearing

Notice of the application appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar of November 3, 2011 and no protests were filed. On December 10, 2011, Resolution ALJ 176-3284 was issued, preliminarily categorizing this application as ratesetting, and that no hearings were needed. Based on the record, we affirm that this is a ratesetting proceeding, and that a hearing is not necessary.