IV. Proceeding Type

Sierra requested that this application be classified as a ratesetting proceeding within the meaning of Rule 5(c). The Commission preliminarily found in Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Resolution 176-3040, dated June 8, 2000, that this proceeding is a ratesetting proceeding and that hearings may be held. This ratesetting classification was subsequently affirmed in the Assigned Commissioner's July 20, 2000 Scoping Memo and Ruling.