Evidentiary hearings are held to establish the factual record in this case through the taking of written and oral testimony as well as documentary exhibits from the parties.
Evidentiary hearings are more structured then conferences and workshops which have already occurred.
The public and interested agencies are encouraged to attend and participate in all evidentiary hearings. To be owned and operated by El Paso Merchant Energy Company, the United Golden Gate Power Plant Project is a 51-megawatt simple cycle power plant proposed for a site at the San Francisco International Airport in San Mateo County. The plant would operate between the years 2001 and 2003. Members of the public will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions during the prehearing conference.