VII. Category of Proceeding

Pursuant to Rule 6(c)(2), we preliminarily determine the category of this rulemaking proceeding to be "quasi-legislative", as that term is defined in Rule 5(d). We think that no evidentiary hearing is required in this proceeding, because we will be adopting rules for the California natural gas and electric public utilities' accounting of and ratemaking treatment for the consideration they receive under the Settlement. These rules involve policy questions rather than factual disputes.