1. (a) Quasi-legislative proceedings need not include hearings but shall include the following components:

   1. (1) An assigned Commissioner's ruling or an industry division staff report setting forth recommendations on how to resolve the issues identified in the scoping memo;
   2. (2) At least one workshop providing an opportunity for the parties to the proceeding to have an interactive discussion on issues identified in the scoping memo either in person or via remote participation; and
   3. (3) At least one public engagement workshop to ensure that the issues are presented to members of the public who are not parties to the proceeding and members of the public have the opportunity to provide input into those issues.
2. (b) The assigned Commissioner may choose to modify these requirements in the scoping memo if good cause is demonstrated by a party or articulated by the Commissioner.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section 1701.1(c), Public Utilities Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 6.5 to new section 7.5, including amendment of section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2021; operative 5-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section 11351 and Public Utilities Code section 311(h) (Register 2021, No. 12).