XI. Procedural Matters

SCE requested that this matter be categorized as ratesetting. By Resolution ALJ 176-3151, dated April 21, 2005, the Commission preliminarily determined that this was a ratesetting proceeding and that hearings may be necessary. The Assigned Commissioner confirmed these preliminary determinations in a scoping memo and ruling issued May 24, 2005.

Notice of the application appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar of April 8, 2005. An evidentiary hearing was held on September 27, 2005 and this matter was submitted upon the receipt of reply briefs on October 31, 2005.