III. Procedural Background

On January 29, the Commission held hearings on the TRO to determine if a preliminary injunction should issue. The hearings focused on obtaining evidence on two matters: The utilities were afforded the opportunity to (1) clarify the events described in the declarations supporting the TRO attached to D.01-01-046, and (2) define their understanding of their obligation to serve on a going-forward basis. PG&E and Edison both offered witnesses and participated in the hearings and filed briefs at the conclusion of the TRO hearings.