3020.76—Further proceedings.

If the Commission determines that further proceedings are appropriate, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the proposal. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:
(a) Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;
(b) Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the proposal;
(c) Explain the reasons for not going forward with formal proceedings; or
(d) Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.