Pursuant to Rules 25-30.455, 25-30.456, and 25-30.457, the total gross annual operating revenues of water and wastewater utilities eligible for staff assistance in rate cases, alternative rate setting, and limited alternative rate increases is currently $250,000 or less for water or wastewater service, and $500,000 or less for water and wastewater service combined. The rule amendments would increase those total gross annual operating revenues to $275,000 or less for water or wastewater service, and to $550,000 or less for water and wastewater service combined. Moreover, in ruling on an application pursuant to these rules, the Commission would no longer consider whether the applicant has complied in a timely manner with all Commission decisions and requests for 2 years prior to the filing of the application. In addition, in ruling on an application pursuant to Rule 25-30.457, the Commission would no longer consider whether the utility has been granted a limited alternative rate increase within 3 years prior to the receipt of the application, or whether the utility is currently in compliance with any applicable water management district permit conditions concerning rate structure.