Categorization, Need for Hearing, Scoping
Pursuant to Rule 6(c)(2),10 we determine this to be a quasi-legislative proceeding, as defined in Rule 5(d).
Evidentiary hearings should not be needed. We will rely instead on notice-and-comment procedure, which the Assigned Commissioner may supplement by further meetings, similar to those preceding this OIR, if deemed appropriate. The scope of the proceeding is fairly delineated by the discussion of proposals earlier in this OIR.
We want to conclude this proceeding quickly, to minimize uncertainty for 2006 hourly rates. Our schedule is therefore compressed; however, to the extent major revisions are made to any of the proposals, a further round of comments may be invited. All intervals are approximate in the schedule outlined below; definite dates will be established by ruling after this OIR is issued.
Schedule
Day 1 |
Issuance of OIR |
Day 20 |
Comments on Proposals; Additional Utility Data |
Day 30 |
Replies |
Day 45 |
Issuance of Draft Decision |
Day 65 |
Comments on Draft Decision |
Day 70 |
Replies |
Day 80 |
Commission Decision |
10 This and later rule references are to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, unless otherwise noted.
