9. Assignment of Proceeding
Michael R. Peevey is the assigned Commissioner and Melanie M. Darling is the assigned ALJ in this proceeding.
Findings of Fact
1. CHCC has satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to claim compensation in this proceeding.
2. CHCC made a substantial contribution to D.11-05-019 as described herein.
3. CHCC requested hourly rates for its representatives that, as adjusted herein, are reasonable when compared to the market rates for persons with similar training and experience.
4. CHCC requested related expenses, as adjusted herein, that are reasonable and commensurate with the work performed.
5. The total of the reasonable compensation is $133,904.17.
6. This decision's Appendix summarizes today's award.
Conclusions of Law
1. CHCC has fulfilled the requirements of §§ 1801-1812, which govern awards of intervenor compensation, and is entitled to intervenor compensation for its claimed expenses incurred in making substantial contributions to
D.11-05-019.
2. CHCC should be awarded $133,904.17 for its contribution to D.11-05-019.
This order should be effective today so that CHCC may be compensated without further delay.
ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is awarded $133,904.17 as compensation for its substantial contributions to Decision 11-05-019.
2. Within 30 days of the effective date of this decision, The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's award shall be paid from the intervenor compensation program fund, as described in Decision 00-01-020. Payment of the award shall include interest at the rate earned on prime, three-month commercial paper as reported in Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15, beginning July 5, 2010, the 75th day after the filing date of The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's request for compensation and continuing until full payment is made.
This order is effective today.
Dated January 12, 2012, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY
President
TIMOTHY ALAN SIMON
CATHERINE J.K. SANDOVAL
MARK J. FERRON
Commissioners
I abstain.
/s/ MICHEL PETER FLORIO
Commissioner
APPENDIX
Compensation Decision Summary Information
Compensation Decision: |
D1201031 |
Modifies Decision? No |
Contribution Decision: |
D1105019 | |
Proceeding: |
R0907027 | |
Author: |
ALJ Melanie M. Darling | |
Payee: |
The CPUC's Intervenor Compensation Fund | |
Intervenor Information
Intervenor |
Claim Date |
Amount Requested |
Amount Awarded |
Multiplier? |
Reason Change/Disallowance |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
07-05-11 |
$158,590.16 |
$133,904.17 |
No |
adjusted hourly rates, miscalculations by CHCC, excessive hours, non-compensable travel hours and expenses, disallowance of clerical tasks, and lack of substantial contribution |
Advocate Information
First Name |
Last Name |
Type |
Intervenor |
Hourly Fee Requested |
Year Hourly Fee Requested |
Hourly Fee Adopted |
Larry |
Garcia |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$385 |
2009-2010 |
$385 |
Larry |
Garcia |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$395 |
2011 |
$385 |
Dan |
Silverboard |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$270 |
2009-2010 |
$270 |
Dan |
Silverboard |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$286 |
2011 |
$285 |
David |
Temblador |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$325 |
2010 |
$325 |
David |
Temblador |
Attorney |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$345 |
2011 |
$325 |
Joel |
Ayala |
Advocate |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$ 65 |
2009 |
$ 65 |
Julian |
Canete |
Advocate |
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
$ 65 |
2009-2011 |
$ 65 |
(END OF APPENDIX)
