8. Categorization and Need for Hearing

By Resolution ALJ 176-3240, dated September 10, 2009, the Commission preliminarily determined that this was a ratesetting proceeding and that hearings were necessary. There was no objection to the ratesetting categorization. At the second PHC, the parties agreed that no hearings were necessary. On March 12, 2010, the assigned Commissioner issued his Amended Assigned Commissioner's Ruling and Scoping Memo, in which he stated there was no need for hearing and discussed the revised schedule for this proceeding. We affirm this change today.