8. Change in Categorization

In Resolution ALJ 176-3041, dated June 22, 2000, the Commission preliminarily categorized this proceeding as ratesetting and preliminarily determined that no hearings were required. In his Scoping Memo of August 21, 2000, Commissioner Bilas determined that hearings would not be required in Phase 1 of this proceeding, but that a determination as to hearings would follow as to Phase 2. Our order today confirms the categorization of ratesetting but changed the determination to state that hearings were required for Phase 2 of this proceeding.