The purpose of the Pre-Hearing Conference is to organize the evidentiary hearing required by the Court to resolve the disputed issues of material fact identified by the Court and to narrow and clarify the factual issues to be resolved on remand.

This proceeding is limited to the procedural steps required by the Court’s remand and Order No. 22806 and does not reopen issues beyond those necessary to cure the identified procedural defects.

The evidentiary hearing will address only disputed issues of material fact. Issues of law, policy, or statutory interpretation must be presented in post‑hearing briefs and will not be considered as evidentiary issues under D.C. Code § 2‑509(b).

In addition, Parties are advised that the Commission must independently provide a full and clear explanation of its Effective Rate Adjustment and BSA determinations, consistent with the Court’s mandate. Proposed issues of fact that bear on these subjects should be clearly identified so the evidentiary record is sufficiently developed to allow for such explanation.