Procedural Background

We held two prehearing conferences, on November 26, 2001, and February 4, 2002, to establish the scope of this proceeding. At the direction of the assigned Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), AT&T submitted its intrastate tariff sheets in effect on October 23, 2000, which cover the One-Rate Calling Card Plan. AT&T filed a motion to dismiss this complaint, which was denied by Assigned Commissioner Ruling on February 25, 2002.

An evidentiary hearing was held in Sacramento on March 27, 2002. Complainant testified on his own behalf, and AT&T presented one witness, Teresa Ono. Opening and reply briefs were filed on May 6 and 24, 2002, respectively. By ALJ ruling, Complainant's motion to set aside submission was denied, the related pleadings were received as supplemental briefing, and this proceeding was deemed submitted on June 27, 2002.