V. Procedural Matters

In Resolution ALJ 176-3053, dated December 21, 2000, the Commission preliminarily determined that this proceeding should be categorized as ratesetting, and that hearings were not necessary. PG&E and the Protestants subsequently filed written statements in which they declared that hearings were not necessary. Based on the record in this proceeding, we affirm and finalize the preliminary determinations contained in Resolution ALJ 176-3053.