III. Questions Presented

This proceeding addressed the issues of (1) whether Casmite should be issued a CPCN; (2) if so, whether the company should be sanctioned for past operation of a public utility without a CPCN; (3) what initial rates should be authorized; and (4) environmental compliance concerning water quality and the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000-21177 (2005).