14. Procedural Matters

By Resolution ALJ 176-3234, the Commission preliminarily determined that this application was a ratesetting proceeding and that hearings were expected. This ratesetting classification was subsequently affirmed in the Assigned Commissioner's Scoping Memo and Ruling. The Scoping Memo and Ruling designated Administrative Law Judge Douglas M. Long as the principal hearing officer, established an evidentiary hearing schedule and determined the issues in this proceeding.