# Order No. 1 — ALJ Designation (Docket 26-008-TF) The Commission's order opening the docket. Designates [[N. Wesley Hunt|Administrative Law Judge Wesley Hunt]] as Presiding Officer under Rule 4.06 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, authorizing him "to establish the procedural schedule(s), preside over any hearing(s), rule upon all motions, issue interlocutory orders, and issue a final order in this Docket." Issued the same day Entergy Arkansas filed its Motion for Protective Order of Non-Disclosure (the docket-establishing motion), 2026-01-28. ## What's inside - 26-008-TF_2_1.pdf — two pages. Signed by Commissioners [[Doyle Webb]] (Chairman), [[Justin Tate]], and [[Katie Anderson]]. ## Key takeaways - ALJ orders become final orders of the Commission if the Commission does not stay or modify within 30 days. - Parties retain the right to file an Application for Rehearing under Rule 4.14 of any final order. ## People and orgs mentioned - [[N. Wesley Hunt]] — designated Presiding Officer - [[Doyle Webb]] — Chairman, signatory - [[Justin Tate]] — Commissioner, signatory - [[Katie Anderson]] — Commissioner, signatory ## Cross-references - The companion order in the base rate case, [[Order No. 4 Suspending Entergy's Rates]] in Docket 26-001-U, was also issued by Hunt under delegated authority.