4. Preliminary Scoping Memo

Pursuant to Rule 6(c)(2), we preliminarily determine that the category of this proceeding is quasi-legislative and preliminarily find that evidentiary hearings will not be needed. Within 10 days of the effective date of this order, parties shall file and serve any comments or objections to the categorization of this proceeding as quasi-legislative. These comments or objections should also be served on the attached service list for this Rulemaking. (See Appendix B.)

The preliminary schedule for this proceeding is as follows:

Required Action Date

Commission adoption of OIR January 9, 2002

Publication of Notice and January 25, 2002

proposed Rule change in

California Regulatory Notice Register

Last day for interested persons to March 6, 2002

request a public hearing

Last day for filing comments March 11, 2002

Required Action Date

Last day for filing reply comments March 21, 2001

Commission approval of decision Spring 2002

adopting proposed Rule change