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IWASHITA:Yes. I guess, did I understand the early representation that you also are representing the Harlans? SCHNEIDER:They asked me to, yes, sir. IWASHITA:Okay. So,Madam Chair, is it appropriate perhaps ask Mr. Schneider, as a representative of the Harlans as to whether or not they continue to wish to proceed with their request or not, since we already are going to have a Contested Case Hearing? SPRINGER:Please proceed. IWASHITA:Mr. Schneider, you understand that the Commission has granted you standing to proceed with the Contested Case Hearing. So given that understanding, isit,theissuethatwerediscussingnowiswhetherornotweshouldhaveafurther hearing on the Harlans request for a Contested Case Hearing. And since youre representing the Harlans, I wanted to ask you whether or not you think the, on behalf of the Harlans we should go ahead with that or they would just forego, well have just one hearing on your Petition? SCHNEIDER:I have a feeling that the Harlans would be more than willing to go along, sort of on my coattails, rather than having a Contested Case Hearing for themselves. They do live in Oregon, they have indicated that its very, very difficult for them to be here on a specific date, simply because past experience has been that the meetings get cancelled like the day or two days before theyre scheduled to be held, and that puts them in a very awkward position. They did forward to the Planning Department and the Commission nine copies of their reasons why they felt they should have standing. But, frankly, it might be too late at this point, but they would probably like to have the $100 back since I have been granted standing. SPRINGER:Mr. Schneider, then do I understand you correctly that where you have been granted standing, they may withdraw their Petition for Standing and perhaps come in as a witness or participate in some other fashion? SCHNEIDER:Yes, maam. SPRINGER:Thank you. Commissioners, any questions for Mr. Schneider? I thought I saw a hand. Commissioner McCall? MCCALL:Yeah, I guess, either to Mr. Schneider or just to the rest of the Commission, my concerns with this is that, you know, we have been told by Mr. Schneider that he represents the Harlans but we dont have anything per se in writing about this. And I would be much more comfortable with our looking at the Harlans Petition if they, if we, for instance, grant them standing, they can at a later point appoint Mr. Schneider to represent them, or they could go together if theyre going to hire a lawyer, or whatever. But I would prefer that we look at this. Since the Petition is in 17