2. Procedural Summary

On April 25, 2008, DRA filed a protest to the application. Joint Applicants filed a reply on May 21, 2008. A prehearing conference (PHC) was held on May 17, 2008. A duly noticed telephonic settlement conference was held on June 17, 2008. A Scoping Ruling was issued on July 1, 2008. DRA and Joint Applicants filed a Settlement Agreement on July 30, 2008. By ruling of the assigned Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), this matter was submitted for decision on August 18, 2008. DRA and Joint Applicants are the only Parties in this proceeding.