4. Rule 6.1 Aspects

As relevant to proceedings filed on or after January 1, 1998, Rule 6.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure requires that the Commission preliminarily determine the category of the proceeding and whether or not a hearing is indicated.

By Resolution ALJ 176-3003 dated November 19, 1998 (A.98-11-003) and Resolution ALJ 176-3004 dated December 3, 1998 (A.98-11-015), the Commission preliminarily categorized these proceedings as being ratesetting and preliminarily determined that a hearing was necessary.