12. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of ALJ Long 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 January 18, 2011 by Aloc, DRA and the California Water Association, and reply comments were filed on January 24, 2010 by Alco and DRA.

The California Water Association was allowed party status after a late filed motion on January 18, 2011. Its comments were limited to the limitation imposed on family transactions. California Water Association showed in its comments that it had a limited knowledge of the record in this proceeding and we accord those comments no weight. We otherwise have made significant revisions to this decision based upon the comments of Alco and DRA to correct errors in the proposed decision or to provide greater clarity.