Preliminary Scoping Memo

Pursuant to Rule 6(c)(2), we preliminarily determine the category of this proceeding to be quasi-legislative, and preliminarily find that evidentiary hearings will not be needed.

In this proceeding, we will continue to develop policies and procedures to implement CARE and LIEE programs, as needed. Pursuant to the ALJ's ruling in A.00-11-009 et al. dated June 25, 2001, we will hold the second status conference on the rapid deployment of low-income assistance programs on August 28, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. That conference will now be docketed in this proceeding. We have also recently received comments on the Phase 3 Standardization Report submitted in R.98-07-037, and will issue a draft decision this fall in this proceeding. During 2002, program planning for the post-rapid deployment period will be initiated in this proceeding by Assigned Commissioner or ALJ's ruling. As in past program planning cycles, the ruling will direct the utilities to file separate applications with their proposed program plans.

Within ten days of the effective date of this order, parties should file and serve comments or objections to the categorization of this proceeding as quasi-legislative, and preliminary finding that evidentiary hearings will not be needed. These comments or objections should be served on the attached service list.