Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision (PD) of ALJ Anne E. Simon in this matter was mailed to the parties in R.06-02-012 and R.08-08-009 in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code. Comments are allowed pursuant to Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, and in accordance with the ALJ's October 21, 2009 ruling.

Comments were filed on November 10, 2009 by AReM; DACC; petitioners and GPI (jointly; collectively, Joint Commenting Parties); PG&E; and SCE. Reply comments were filed on November 16, 2009 by Joint Commenting Parties. All commenters other than PG&E and SCE support the PD. PG&E and SCE each reiterate their opposition to granting the petition. After considering the comments and reply comments, we conclude that no changes to the PD are required.