Categorization of the Proceedings

On May 18, 2000, pursuant to Rule 6.1, the Commission preliminarily categorized these applications as ratesetting as defined in Rule 5(c) and determined that the matter should be set for hearing. (Resolution ALJ-176-3039 as noticed in the May 18, 2000 Daily Calendar.) There is no dispute that these proceedings be categorized as ratesetting and we affirm the preliminary determination.

The ex parte rules as set forth in Rules 7(c) and 7.1 and Pub. Util. Code § 1701.3(c) apply to these proceedings.