6. Comments on Draft Decision

This draft decision was circulated for public review and comment. Comments were received on _____________.

Findings of Fact

1. TURN has made a timely request for compensation for its contribution to D.01-01-018, D.01-03-029, D.01-03-081, D.01-03-082, D.01-04-005, and D.01-05-064 in this proceeding.

2. TURN has made a showing of significant financial hardship by reference to a previous determination.

3. TURN contributed substantially to D.01-01-018, D.01-03-029, D.01-03-081, D.01-03-082, D.01-04-005, and D.01-05-064.

4. TURN has requested hourly rates for attorneys, as modified above, and experts are no greater than the market rates for individuals with comparable training and experience.

5. The miscellaneous costs incurred by TURN are reasonable.

Conclusions of Law

1. TURN has fulfilled the requirements of Sections 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation.

2. TURN should be awarded $574,584.45 for its substantial contribution to D.01-01-018, D.01-03-029, D.01-03-081, D.01-03-082, D.01-04-005, and D.01-05-064.

3. This order should be effective today so that TURN may be compensated without unnecessary delay.

ORDER

IT IS ORDERED that:

1. The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is awarded $574,584.45 in compensation for its substantial contribution to Decision (D.) 01-01-018, D.01-03-029, D.01-03-081, D.01-03-082, D.01-04-005, and D.01-05-064.

2. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison Company (Edison) shall each pay TURN $287,292.23, within 30 days of the effective date of this order. PG&E and Edison shall also pay interest on the award at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper, as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release G.13, with interest, beginning July 16, 2001 and continuing until full payment is made.

This order is effective today.

Dated , at San Francisco, California.