17. Categorization and Need for Hearing

SGV requested that this matter be categorized as ratesetting. By Resolution ALJ 176-3196, dated July 26, 2007, the Commission preliminarily determined that this was a ratesetting proceeding and that hearings might be necessary. There was no objection to the ratesetting categorization.

A PHC was held on August 23, 2007 to establish issues and a hearing schedule. Following this PHC, on September 6, 2007, Commissioner Simon issued a Scoping Memo and Ruling confirming that this was a ratesetting proceeding and set a schedule that included an evidentiary hearing.