MP1/DOT/hl2 4/25/2006

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Policies, Procedures and Rules for the California Solar Initiative, the Self-Generation Incentive Program and Other Distributed Generation Issues.

Rulemaking 06-03-004 (Filed March 2, 2006)

SCOPING MEMO AND RULING OF ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER
AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

I. Summary

This ruling addresses the scope of the proceeding, sets forth the procedural schedule, assigns a principal hearing officer, and finalizes the categorization of this proceeding. This ruling follows a prehearing conference (PHC) held on March 23, 2006, pursuant to Rules 6(a) and 6.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules).