5. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the ALJ in this matter was mailed to the parties in accordance with Section 311 of the Public Utilities Code and comments were allowed under Rule 14.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments were filed on June 14. 2010 by the Settling Parties. There were no reply comments. The Settling Parties expressed support for the proposed decision and requested certain clarifications, which we have incorporated into this decision.