X. Preliminary Scoping Memo
This rulemaking is instituted for the purpose of implementing AB 2393, as described herein.
This rulemaking is preliminarily determined to be a quasi-legislative proceeding, as that term is defined in Rule 1.3(d) of the Rules. It is preliminarily determined that this proceeding shall be conducted through a written record, and hearings are not necessary.
Respondents and other interested parties are invited to participate in workshops and comment opportunities, as described above.
Rule 6.2 provides that comments may be filed on an Order Instituting Rulemaking addressing the category, need for hearings, issues, or schedule. In particular, we invite comments on how information for this investigation may be best obtained and whether workshops are needed. Comments shall be filed no later than May 4, 2007.
Pursuant to Rule 17.1(a)(2), Notices of Intent to claim compensation shall be filed no later than June 4, 2007.
The schedule is as follows:
Rulemaking Issued April 12, 2007
Request to be placed on service list April 30, 2007
Comments on the rulemaking May 4, 2007
Workshop scope/agendas mailed May 25, 2007
Notices of Intent to claim compensation filed June 4, 2007
Workshop-§ 776 June 5, 2007
Workshop-§ 2892.1 June 6, 2007
Workshop-§ 2872.5 June 19, 2007
Informational requests mailed July 13, 2007
Responses to informational requests filed August 15, 2007
CD draft report mailed9 October 17, 2007
Comments on draft report filed November 6, 2007
Reply comments on draft report filed November 21, 2007
CD revised draft report mailed December 11, 2007
Comments on revised draft report filed December 21, 2007
Commission's report to the Legislature December 31, 2007
Reply comments on revised draft report filed January 14, 2008
Proposed decision mailed April 11, 2008
Proposed decision on Commission's Agenda May 2008
9 CD's draft report will be a single document addressing §§ 776, 2872.5 and 2892.1. All reports, comments and reply comments are to be filed and served on all parties.
