4. Procedural History

Mayacama filed its application on November 8, 2001. Pursuant to request by the assigned Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Mayacama provided additional data to enable the Commission to determine a proper revenue requirement and rate design for the proposed sewer system.

On July 1, 2002, the Water Division gave notice of its intent to participate. The Water Division stated that it would be useful to the Commission to have an additional perspective, specifically to assist the Commission in determining and developing just and reasonable rates. We ruled on August 8, 2002 that the Water Division could participate. Water Division, through Utilities Engineer Leslie Tench, provided a report to the assigned ALJ and to the parties of record on December 20, 2002. That report contains additional background, a summary of earnings and revenue requirement, recommended rates, and a summary of the Water Division field investigation. Mayacama did not contest the Water Division's conclusions, estimates, or rate design recommendations.