6. Categorization and Need for Hearings

In OIR 07-12-001, the Commission preliminarily determined pursuant to Rule 7.1(d) of its Rules of Practice and Procedure that the category of this proceeding is quasi-legislative and that hearings were needed. These determinations were affirmed by Scoping Memo.

Ultimately, hearings were not held because (1) all issues were addressed through the technical conferences, the TCR, and written comments; and (2) no party requested a hearing. Therefore, we hereby alter the prior determinations on the need for hearing. We now find that hearings are not needed.