3. Standard for Reviewing Settlements

Rule 12.1(d) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure provides:

"The Commission will not approve settlements, whether contested or uncontested, unless the settlement is reasonable in light of the whole record, consistent with law, and in the public interest."

This is the standard of review for this settlement. The proposing parties have the burden of proof as to whether the settlement should be adopted by the Commission.