Alternatively, any matter remaining in dispute will be addressed in Evidentiary Hearing the following day, March 16, 2001. For written comments, an original and 11 copies are required. The purpose of the evidentiary hearings is to establish the record upon which this case will be decided through the taking of oral, written, or documentary evidence under oath from the Applicant, Commission staff, and others. All offered evidence must be relevant, non-cumulative oral or written information under oath and is subject to the direction of the Presiding Member and Hearing Officer. Become an official party or intervenor in the proceeding by filing a Petition to Intervene.
Parties receive copies of all documents filed in the record of the proceeding.
A Petition to Intervene is not necessary to make this presentation. These public comments will be entered into the record of the proceeding and may be used to supplement other evidence in the record. Public comments by themselves, however, are not sufficient to support a decision on an issue. After introductions and clarification of procedures, the six Working Groups will adjourn to separate conference rooms. The Staff lead author of the pertinent section of the Staff Assessment will facilitate the Working Group.