Case No. 9859

The formal initiation of the proceeding, where an entity petitions the Commission for a regulatory decision.

The Commission establishes the schedule and rules for the proceeding, including deadlines and opportunities for stakeholder intervention.

Expert witnesses and stakeholders file their evidence and counter-arguments in a structured sequence of testimonies, including those in response to the positions of other parties in the case.

Scheduled sessions or hearings where the public can provide direct feedback and input on the issue the Commission is deciding. Comments can also be submitted in writing.

Formal trial-type proceedings where all parties present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and build the official record for the case.

Parties submit closing arguments, and a proposed order is drafted for the Commission’s consideration based on the evidence presented.

The Commission issues a final decision in the case, typically within a set statutory timeframe.