IV. Category and Need for Hearing

The Instructions to Answer (Instructions) served on the parties contained a preliminary determination that this proceeding would be categorized as Adjudicatory. The determination of category became final when no appeal was filed pursuant to Rule 6.4.(a)(2). The Instructions also provided notice that a hearing would be held. However, since the parties have not diligently pursued this matter, and the complainant, UCAN, has stated that hearings are not needed, we now determine that no evidentiary hearing is required.

This decision contains a final determination that a hearing is not necessary. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 6.6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rule), Article 2.5 no longer applies to this proceeding, except that the prohibition on ex parte communications shall continue to apply.