8. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of ALJ Stephen C. Roscow 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 October 31, 2011 by PG&E, DRA, CSBRT/CSBA, and the Greenlining Institute. Reply comments were filed on November 7, 2011 by PG&E, CSBRT/CSBA, the Greenlining Institute, and the California Farm Bureau Federation.

On October 31, 2011, the Greenlining Institute filed a Motion for Party Status, as well as comments on the proposed decision. The assigned ALJ shortened the time for responses to Greenlining's motion. No responses were filed; we hereby grant the motion.

The comments that focused on factual, technical, and legal errors have been considered, and, if appropriate, changes have been made. The final order adopted by the Commission contains several technical clarifications to the ALJ's proposed decision.