Findings of Fact

1. This proceeding will consider changing current holding company policy.

2. The quasi-legislative categorization is appropriate for a multi-utility investigation involving significant policy inquiries.

3. Dividing this proceeding into a quasi-legislative phase and, if necessary, an adjudicatory phase, will provide Respondents an opportunity for notice and a right to be heard should the Commission determine that there is probable cause to find any Respondent in violation of the Commission's holding company decisions or other applicable law.

4. The statute does not require Commissioners to allow ex parte contacts.

5. The first appeals of categorization were filed April 13, 2001.