2. Procedural Background

This application was filed on March 11, 2004, and reviewed by the Commission's Water Division. The matter was reassigned on February 9, 2005, to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Division. By ALJ Ruling dated February 18, 2005, applicants were directed to supply additional information. Applicants responded on March 11, 2005, including a copy of the purchase agreement and the notice of proposed sale that was sent to customers. Upon further review, and noting the absence of any objection to the sale, the Water Division concluded that an evidentiary hearing in the matter was not required.