3. Comments on Proposed Decision

The proposed decision of the Administrative Law Judge 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 April 15, 2008 by PG&E and SCE; SJVPA and County of Marin indicated their support of the proposed decision, but did not file comments. Reply comments were filed on April 21, 2008 by PG&E and SJVPA. This decision has been modified, as necessary, in response to these comments.

As we have stated, we intend to reconsider the bonding requirements currently approved for the utility tariffs.  We may also consider other ways to protect customers from CCA failure. These issues will be addressed in the docket designed to address CCA program rules and policies.