Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Bemesderfer 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 on the proposed decision were received from the Applicant and the independent shippers (Chevron, Tesoro and Valero). Applicant's comments re-argue positions rejected in the proposed decision and are accorded no additional weight. Each of the independent shippers supported the proposed decision and proposed minor additions and corrections to the Findings of Fact. The Findings of Fact have been modified in response to the changes proposed by the independent shippers.