II. Categorization

Applicants have requested that this matter be categorized as ratesetting and that no hearings are necessary. By Resolution ALJ 176-3088, dated May 16, 2002, the Commission preliminary determined that this was a ratesetting proceeding, and that no hearings were expected.

Notice of this application appeared in the Commission's May 13, 2002, Daily Calendar. With no filed protests, there is no reason to hold a public hearing and no reason to change the preliminary determinations made in Resolution ALJ 176-3088.