If there are no material contested issues of fact, or if the contested issue is one of law, the Commission may decline to set hearing.

If a hearing is set, it will be scheduled as soon after the close of the comment period as reasonably possible. Discovery will be permitted and should be well underway prior to the close of the comment period. Parties to the settlement must provide one or more witnesses to testify concerning the contested issues. Contesting parties may present evidence and testimony on the contested issues.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 51.6 to new section 12.3, including amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37).